General World Cup Chat

[saint.nick]

Actually, never mind. He must be German; he's posted German newspaper articles that he expects us to read :lol:

 

[cerberus]

try the 11second highlight reel

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLZUKqpXYzU

 

[Game_Breaker]

 

[Big Sam]

I wouldn't even call it a master stroke, either though. It was just a random thing which happened to pay off

Not quite random. The reason it happened is that Krul is taller than Cilissen and thus has a bigger reach. The fact that it had a negative psychological effect on CR was an added bonus and made van Gaal look like a genius.

Mate I don't think he's been in here for the whole WC.

Probably forgot his password again :lol:

 

[Noa]

Good lesson on the result for any sports team.

You play to win for yourselves, not anyone else eg Neymar

 

[saint.nick]

Not quite random. The reason it happened is that Krul is taller than Cilissen and thus has a bigger reach. The fact that it had a negative psychological effect on CR was an added bonus and made van Gaal look like a genius.



Probably forgot his password again :lol:

'passweidenmeinschaft'...who's gonna remember that

 

[saint.nick]

Good lesson on the result for any sports team.

You play to win for yourselves, not anyone else eg Neymar

With the way they displayed his shirt during the national anthem, you'd think he's football's version of Alex McKinnon!

 

[Big Sam]

It's ok, he has recovered and is now enjoying a softdrink

 

[Mr Angry]

Number 2for holland, looks like Tim Brasher.

 

[Mong]

With the way they displayed his shirt during the national anthem, you'd think he's football's version of Alex McKinnon!

It was like he had died and that was their on field tribute. I thought it was a little odd.

They sure get into their anthem though.

 

[Danish]

Not quite random. The reason it happened is that Krul is taller than Cilissen and thus has a bigger reach. The fact that it had a negative psychological effect on CR was an added bonus and made van Gaal look like a genius.

I read that he'd only saved 2 penalties in his last 10 though, so he is hardly a specialist.

To put it in perspective Schwarzer said during th week that Guus had planned on subbing him against Uraguay for Kalac, but couldn't because someone went down with cramp with 5 mins to go.... Imagine if that had taken place!

They won the game so the switch makes him look a champion, but IMO it's impossible to say it made any difference. I don't think he'll try it again if this game goes the distance

 

[t-ba]

Hope the Argies can get up.

The Lols would be worth it if they could take it out in Brazil.

 

[mongoose]

Martin tyler couldnt sound any less interested in this game.. Ive always liked his commentary but wow he has been dull this WC

 

[Noa]

good to see martins indi injured. very limited footballer and a red card waiting to happen

 

[langpark]

why is Aguero so afraid to shoot?

 

[shiznit]

I'm just waiting for that magic Messi moment to provide that winner...





Or an Arjen Robben dive...

 

[ggmu]

These kick off times are shit lol missed most if the game due to work

 

[Danish]

Terrible penalties by the dutch so far. Even Robben's looked a bit shaky.

Given how few risks they took during the match surely they'd have been practicing penalties in the lead up to this game

 

[shiznit]

Wow... Well done Argentina... World Cup Final at the Maracana

 

[Tommy Smith]

Vamos!

Go Argentina.

Screw the Dutch for playing anti-football.

What a final it will be.