Author Topic: World Cup Draw (Read 3302 times)

Akala · « **on:** December 04, 2009, 12:31:35 PM »

shit needs to get moving! so many questions...

can there be two GROUPS OF DEATH?

will we be sick of the phrase by this afternoon?

anyone else get excite?

*edit*

PREDICTION

Brazil
US
Ivory Coast
Portugal

:'( :'( :'( :'(

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #1 on:** December 04, 2009, 12:43:03 PM »

Wal-Mart got exclusive worldwide merchandising rights to the World Cup. Brilliant move on their part, but I still hate Wal-Mart.

I love the World Cup, by the way. I went to a game in DC during World Cup 1994, but I didn't get hooked until World Cup 1998. I was volunteering on a kibbutz in Israel with a bunch of Europeans and South Africans and watched the whole thing with them. It was incredible.

The final game of World Cup 2006 was the day after my wedding, so we all sat around and watched while opening gifts.

Akala · « **Reply #2 on:** December 04, 2009, 12:59:37 PM »

watching this is worse than watching E3.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #3 on:** December 04, 2009, 01:01:10 PM »

Is it on TV in the states? They're talking about it on NPR/BBC radio right now.

Bocsius · « **Reply #4 on:** December 04, 2009, 01:06:30 PM »

What's a world cup.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #5 on:** December 04, 2009, 01:07:51 PM »

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/world-cup/livedraw?cc=5901&ver=us

Akala · « **Reply #6 on:** December 04, 2009, 01:08:33 PM »

espn 2. Mexico got south Africa.

Us got England so far.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #7 on:** December 04, 2009, 01:09:30 PM »

America, fuck yeah! vs. England in the first round game?

Tieno · « **Reply #8 on:** December 04, 2009, 01:09:36 PM »

My mom and stepdad moved to South-Africa last year, hopefully I'll be able to visit them during the World Cup!

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #9 on:** December 04, 2009, 01:10:58 PM »

So, who's gonna get slaughtered by Brazil in round one?

edit: Poor North Korea. Annihilation confirmed.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #10 on:** December 04, 2009, 01:17:06 PM »

WE GET TO KICK THE SHIT OUT OF THE LIMEYS

(probably not)

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #11 on:** December 04, 2009, 01:17:52 PM »

As long as France gets slaughtered, I'm cool with whatever happens.

Akala · « **Reply #12 on:** December 04, 2009, 01:18:54 PM »

Ugggg pot 4 is gonna be the killer. No whammy no whammy

Kestastrophe · « **Reply #13 on:** December 04, 2009, 01:18:56 PM »

I love Football/Soccer, I wish it were popular here in the US

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #14 on:** December 04, 2009, 01:20:58 PM »

Slovenia.

Akala · « **Reply #15 on:** December 04, 2009, 01:21:57 PM »

Yeah!

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #16 on:** December 04, 2009, 01:22:23 PM »

So how are our chances to make it out of the round with England?

border · « **Reply #17 on:** December 04, 2009, 01:22:37 PM »

Can't respect the game after the last World Cup came down to a stupid shoot-out

What a lame-ass way to decide a world championship that only happens once every 4 years.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #18 on:** December 04, 2009, 01:23:25 PM »

ALGERIA AND SLOVENIA WHAT A FUCKING LAUGHER

USA ON TO ROUND OF 16 CONFIRMED TOTAL

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #19 on:** December 04, 2009, 01:24:02 PM »

Group G group of death confirmed.

Tieno · « **Reply #20 on:** December 04, 2009, 01:24:09 PM »

Oh, Portugal and Brazil in one group.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #21 on:** December 04, 2009, 01:24:59 PM »

Quote from: Tieno on December 04, 2009, 01:24:09 PM

Oh, Portugal and Brazil in one group.

And Ivory Coast. Should be a bunch of great games.

Tieno · « **Reply #22 on:** December 04, 2009, 01:26:57 PM »

Is Ivory Coast good? Never really remember seeing a game of them.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #23 on:** December 04, 2009, 01:27:05 PM »

Does the US still suck?

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #24 on:** December 04, 2009, 01:27:37 PM »

Quote from: Willco on December 04, 2009, 01:27:05 PM

Does the US still suck?

Not as much as we used to! We've got a really good shot at making through to the second round.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #25 on:** December 04, 2009, 01:30:22 PM »

North Korea is gonna get raped SO HARD

HOW HARD?

SO HARD!

Akala · « **Reply #26 on:** December 04, 2009, 01:31:13 PM »

Quote from: Tieno on December 04, 2009, 01:26:57 PM

Is Ivory Coast good? Never really remember seeing a game of them.

Have been thus far.

Quote from: Вiff Кoммiёslaуer on December 04, 2009, 01:30:22 PM

North Korea is gonna get raped SO HARD

HOW HARD?

SO HARD!

haha no televised broadcast incoming. NK am cry.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #27 on:** December 04, 2009, 01:31:56 PM »

Quote from: Вiff Кoммiёslaуer on December 04, 2009, 01:30:22 PM

North Korea is gonna get raped SO HARD

HOW HARD?

SO HARD!

When our children discuss the nuclear holocaust from their underground city classroom, this day will be acknowledged as the beginning of the end.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #28 on:** December 04, 2009, 01:33:27 PM »

Somewhere in North Korea, after the team loses...

CONGRATULATIONS FREE PEOPLES OF NORTH KOREA, DEAR LEADER IS HAPPY TO INFORM YOU THAT OUR SOCCER TEAM HAS WON THE WORLD CUP FOR THE EIGHTH TIME IN A ROW

Bacchus7 · « **Reply #29 on:** December 04, 2009, 01:42:46 PM »

I think Groups A and G going to be the most exciting to watch. Group B might be fun to watch, though I don't know how South Korea and Greece are playing right now. Hopefully Greece has changed its boring, fluke-finding brand of play over the past few years. England will mop up group C, obviously. Let's hope the United States makes it out. Germany will lay waste to group D, awesome. Group E could be tough, obviously Netherlands topping it, but Cameroon's not half-bad, and I haven't seen Denmark play in a while. Italy and Paraguay out of F. Brazil and Portugal out of G, but not without some good games. Spain and Chile out of H, maybe Switzerland. I'm SO EXCITED!

Tieno · « **Reply #30 on:** December 04, 2009, 01:53:06 PM »

People forget a few big teams always underperform and get knocked out in the first round, there are always a few surprises.

TEEEPO · « **Reply #31 on:** December 04, 2009, 01:59:02 PM »

hopefully i'll be watching the game in lebanon sometime in june.

Mandark · « **Reply #32 on:** December 04, 2009, 03:33:44 PM »

Who avoided playing a real #1 seed and got South Africa?

Oh look, France! I guess we know who David Stern wants to win the Cup.

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #33 on:** December 04, 2009, 05:42:22 PM »

+1 for hoping France gets knocked the fuck out

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #34 on:** December 04, 2009, 06:38:48 PM »

Fuck France. Fuck them and their white flag waving, frog eating, soccer cheating ways.

Quote from: Edge™ of Kosma on December 04, 2009, 05:37:33 PM

I dont see the US getting past England and Slovenia. I mean Slovenia bested Russia, and England is just plain good nowadays. US is definately no pushover, and they havent been for a while but I dont think they can really compete against these teams.

Good draw for the Netherlands, next round all but sure.

I think we'll get past Slovenia. Not sure about our chances after that, though.

Ganhyun · « **Reply #35 on:** December 04, 2009, 07:39:03 PM »

Fuck France!

I hope they lose!

That is all.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #36 on:** December 04, 2009, 07:46:26 PM »

I love how the crazy liberals and crazy conservatives can all come together due to their hatred of the French soccer team.

Ganhyun · « **Reply #37 on:** December 04, 2009, 07:53:45 PM »

Quote from: distantmantra on December 04, 2009, 07:46:26 PM

I love how the crazy liberals and crazy conservatives can all come together due to their hatred of the French soccer team.

The French soccer team can unite many a enemies.

Bacchus7 · « **Reply #38 on:** December 04, 2009, 08:48:30 PM »

It wouldn't be that big of a shocker if Uruguay and Mexico advance from Group A.

Akala · « **Reply #39 on:** December 05, 2009, 01:59:39 AM »

Shamelessly stolen from GAF/Sun~

You win this round England.

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #40 on:** December 05, 2009, 02:00:58 AM »

Imagine the fallout if dem' Yanks pulled a miracle upset. I can taste it. I CAN TASTE IT. But I can never have it.

Akala · « **Reply #41 on:** December 05, 2009, 02:20:23 AM »

There is hope! I can see England choking in their first game. Dream this dream with me.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #42 on:** December 05, 2009, 02:25:07 AM »

Quote from: Akala on December 05, 2009, 02:20:23 AM

There is hope! I can see England choking in their first game. Dream this dream with me.

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The Sceneman · « **Reply #43 on:** December 05, 2009, 02:37:23 AM »

NZ made it to this World Cup (first since 82 or something) so hopefully were paired against another bottom seed

The qualifier against Bahrain in Wellington was fucking epic...

Akala · « **Reply #44 on:** December 05, 2009, 02:42:40 AM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on December 05, 2009, 02:25:07 AM

Quote from: Akala on December 05, 2009, 02:20:23 AM
There is hope! I can see England choking in their first game. Dream this dream with me.

[youtube=560,345]-MbCNMSnGEA[/youtube]

If US ekes out a win, she will cry beautifully. Blissful sobs, bitter tears. Win-Win, ya?

Quote from: The Sceneman on December 05, 2009, 02:37:23 AM

NZ made it to this World Cup (first since 82 or something) so hopefully were paired against another bottom seed

The qualifier against Bahrain in Wellington was fucking epic...

Kiwis play Slovakia to start.

ToxicAdam · « **Reply #45 on:** December 05, 2009, 04:02:00 AM »

Quote from: Akala on December 05, 2009, 01:59:39 AM

Shamelessly stolen from GAF/Sun~

(Image removed from quote.)

You win this round England.

This feels like one of those pics that are going to be posted a lot come summer.

chronovore · « **Reply #46 on:** December 07, 2009, 12:05:15 AM »

Quote from: Willco on December 04, 2009, 01:33:27 PM

Somewhere in North Korea, after the team loses...

CONGRATULATIONS FREE PEOPLES OF NORTH KOREA, DEAR LEADER IS HAPPY TO INFORM YOU THAT OUR SOCCER TEAM HAS WON THE WORLD CUP FOR THE EIGHTH TIME IN A ROW

I was trying to come up with something like this, but you nailed it.

He still so ronery.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #47 on:** December 07, 2009, 01:04:41 AM »

Quote from: chronovore on December 07, 2009, 12:05:15 AM

Quote from: Willco on December 04, 2009, 01:33:27 PM
Somewhere in North Korea, after the team loses...

CONGRATULATIONS FREE PEOPLES OF NORTH KOREA, DEAR LEADER IS HAPPY TO INFORM YOU THAT OUR SOCCER TEAM HAS WON THE WORLD CUP FOR THE EIGHTH TIME IN A ROW
I was trying to come up with something like this, but you nailed it.

He still so ronery.

I think we have to take a point or two from Willco for spelling it 'congratulations' instead of 'congraturation'

pilonv1 · « **Reply #48 on:** December 08, 2009, 12:31:57 AM »

Good group for Australia, hopefully a draw against ZE GERMANS.

Bacchus7 · « **Reply #49 on:** December 08, 2009, 12:37:51 AM »

Quote from: pilonv1 on December 08, 2009, 12:31:57 AM

Good group for Australia, hopefully a draw against ZE GERMANS.

Yeah, I dunno about that.

Tristam · « **Reply #50 on:** December 08, 2009, 06:52:52 AM »

Jesus, Bergkamp's 98 goal against Argentina still gives me the chills. I was 11 years old when I watched that unfold in the present, and even at that age--having only been playing youth soccer for 4 years--I could appreciate the exquisite, borderline-impossible control required for his first touch. For fuck's sake he takes a 50-meter pass right out of the sky and completely robs the ball of its velocity before gently nutmegging one of the world's best defenders and then volleying the ball in the top corner of the net all in the space of two seconds. GOD DAMN IT IT'S BEAUTIFUL.

Bu if we are referring to games, not goals, then nothing compares to Zidane's quarterfinal match against Brazil in 2006. It's the best game of football any one man has ever played. He made the entire Brazilian midfield look like a bunch of little kids--who the fuck does that to a Brazilian midfield? When will we see that sort of footballing intelligence again, I wonder.

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pilonv1 · « **Reply #51 on:** December 08, 2009, 06:54:04 AM »

Quote from: Bacchus7 on December 08, 2009, 12:37:51 AM

Quote from: pilonv1 on December 08, 2009, 12:31:57 AM
Good group for Australia, hopefully a draw against ZE GERMANS.

Yeah, I dunno about that.

Well we would have had a chance v Italy 3 years ago except for a dive. Anything is possible. I just worry that we'll drop a game to one of the other teams and need a draw with Germany to progress.

Bacchus7 · « **Reply #52 on:** December 08, 2009, 07:12:34 AM »

Quote from: dcharlie on December 08, 2009, 01:05:07 AM

Germanys group isn't as easy as it first seems and if i had to pick a group that could spring an upset, it WOULD be that group.

if Australia can grind out a draw (with messers. Cahill etc, it's entirely possible!), then that makes the other games in the group very very interesting to put it mildly.

Serbia and Ghana won't be quite the pushovers they seem, and a draw or Germany defeat in the first game to Oz would split this group wide open.

I agree, the group has character, but I see surprises coming first from Ghana, what with the dynamic and versatility of its midfield, over Australia.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #53 on:** December 08, 2009, 05:40:36 PM »

Quote from: dcharlie on December 08, 2009, 01:05:07 AM

Germanys group isn't as easy as it first seems and if i had to pick a group that could spring an upset, it WOULD be that group.

if Australia can grind out a draw (with messers. Cahill etc, it's entirely possible!), then that makes the other games in the group very very interesting to put it mildly.

Serbia and Ghana won't be quite the pushovers they seem, and a draw or Germany defeat in the first game to Oz would split this group wide open.

That was my thinking, if there's one strange result it could be a crazy group.

The best part about Australia going through #1 means we can skip playing Engerland (Three lions on my chest. I know we can't go wrong) and face off against the USA and Germany faces England.

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Author Topic: World Cup Draw (Read 3302 times)