Thread: World Cup 2014

I think the Germans will win easily. I haven't seen a national team play so well together in a long long time.

It is time!!
I've poured myself a single malt and I'm so ready for this game.
My mind says Germany will take this, but my heart says Argentina.

Either way, let's hope it will be a good game, worthy of this championship!!

That's not how I thought the first half would have played out!! Nail biter!

Originally Posted by earcutter

That's not how I thought the first half would have played out!! Nail biter!

Indeed!
A great thriller, albeit goal-less this far.
Man, I'm getting all warm and fuzzy inside watching Messi out there..

Originally Posted by Birnando

I Disagree completely.
It was not the most attacking football, but both defended extremely well. That is a quality in itself.
Both Robben and Messi were excellently neutralized by some great defensive play.
Hopefully we'll see a more balanced final.
It allcomes down to getting an early goal. That will open things up!

They both played a very defensive game. Of course the defense will be perfect, on account of noone attacking.
Neither team tried to win. They only tried to 'not lose'.

It's an absolute disgrace that the doctor allowed Kramer to continue. That guy was out of the world and looked like he didn't even remember the difference between left and right. When he has finally take off the field, his eyes were dazed and unfocused. Red card for the doctor.

Originally Posted by Bruno

They both played a very defensive game. Of course the defense will be perfect, on account of noone attacking.
Neither team tried to win. They only tried to 'not lose'.

I must have been watching a different game..
I saw lots of attempts to score goals.
Albeit with slightly lesser risk than what we have seen a lot of in this championship.
The fact that they were unsuccessful doesn't make the game bad in my book.
Trying to neutralize players like Van Persie, Robben, Higuain and Messi is good tactics, we have all seen what they can do when they get a couple square feet to play on.

Originally Posted by Birnando

I must have been watching a different game..
I saw lots of attempts to score goals.
Albeit with slightly lesser risk than what we have seen a lot of in this championship.
The fact that they were unsuccessful doesn't make the game bad in my book.
Trying to neutralize players like Van Persie, Robben, Higuain and Messi is good tactics, we have all seen what they can do when they get a couple square feet to play on.

And which game is more exciting to watch? Today's, with both teams on the offense, and lots of action? Or the game against the Netherlands, which consisted of 120 minutes safety play?

Originally Posted by Bruno

And which game is more exciting to watch? Today's, with both teams on the offense, and lots of action? Or the game against the Netherlands, which consisted of 120 minutes safety play?

I do enjoy watching football.
So my answer will have to be both.
It is a game of nuances, circumstances and tactics.
This one is more attacking, I like that.
The other one showed supreme tactics and defensive control.
Both kept me entertained.

I'm goin' crazy over here!! 1-0 HOLD 'EM GERMANY!