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by Rookie » Sat Jun 28, 2014 12:09 pm
So now that the group stages are done who has impressed you the most and who wins the 2014 World Cup, obviously Brazil are in the box seat, personally I don't think Argentina have the cattle, Germany look clinical as always and without Italy there to knock them out they may go all the way but I am hoping the Dutch can break through for their maiden World Cup win, I know they will need to defy all the odds and become the first non South American team to win it in South America,
Belgium Chile the French?? bring on the
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by jonnomath » Sat Jun 28, 2014 12:23 pm
I had my money on a Brazil v argie gf and I stand by that... Argentina to win this World Cup and messi to be crowned the best player in history!!!!
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by Russki Claw » Sat Jun 28, 2014 6:16 pm
Mexico have a good record in Brazil, would like to see them or the Dutch win it.
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by COYR98 » Sat Jun 28, 2014 6:33 pm
Dutch and Germany overrated, Germany will struggle with a backline of 4 centerbacks and Loew wont put Lahm back in RB. The Dutch formation will be badly exposed as will there average midfield without Strootman. Right now Colombia look like the real deal with Rodriguez surely best player of the tournament, attack quickly and punish there opponents with pace, but cant go past Argentina for the sole fact of a little man known as messi.
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by Die Yuppíe Die » Sat Jun 28, 2014 6:45 pm
jonnomath wrote: gf
There's no such thing in the world cup.
Watching players who have no idea of the LOTG whinge about the officials is half the entertainment
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by Chaos » Sat Jun 28, 2014 9:10 pm
I had my $$ on the argies to win it (not good for a pm
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And agree. Messi will finally be crowned the best player ever if he is to raise the cup. And fair play to him also
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by Rookie » Wed Jul 02, 2014 8:29 am
Brazil Vs Colombia
France Vs Germany
Winner Plays in Semi 1
Netherlands Vs Costa Rica
Argentina Vs Belgium
Winner Plays in Semi 2
From here the favourite would have to be Brazil Argentina Final but i would love to see a Colombia Belgium final
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by Kim Kallstrom » Wed Jul 02, 2014 10:48 am
Colombia have looked very impressive so far, Brazil will be tested
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by Old Master » Wed Jul 02, 2014 12:26 pm
If the Brasilians squeeze past Colombia they will then have to face germany and I doubt they will be able to overcome them.
Argentina look capable of winning their group but, again, I doubt if they can overcome the Germans.
Much as it pains me, I have to say that the Germans will win the World Cup Final by a couple of goals over Argentina.
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by Ned » Wed Jul 02, 2014 5:24 pm
Columbia v Belgium final will do me fine.
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by God is an Englishman » Wed Jul 02, 2014 5:46 pm
Chaos wrote: I had my $$ on the argies to win it (not good for a pm
) but am glad. Hardly got out of second gear and cruising.
And agree. Messi will finally be crowned the best player ever if he is to raise the cup. And fair play to him also
Still a long way to go to match Pele.
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by ikon » Wed Jul 02, 2014 11:09 pm
anyones guess......
mines Argentina Vs Germany
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by Rookie » Thu Jul 03, 2014 8:22 am
Mícrowave Hamster wrote: That's not even possible.
I think you have cooked your brain
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by Kaiser Chefs » Thu Jul 03, 2014 9:02 am
Technically he is right.
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by Kaiser Chefs » Thu Jul 03, 2014 9:31 am
Argentina is not in the top half of the draw.
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by Shintaro » Thu Jul 03, 2014 11:00 am
semi finals
Colombia V France
Argentina v Costa Rica
Although i suspect that Brazil will get a few home town ref calls and probably a soft penalty, Colombia was one I though at start of tournament as a dark horse.
have been more impressed by France than Germany and Netherlands seem a little inconsistent apart from Robben flapping around on the ground. Tough to pick between Argentina and Belgium but purely on Messi producing something with di Maria who has played well for them.
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by Bomber » Thu Jul 03, 2014 11:55 am
I drew France in a sweep, so hope they at least get to the final (or win third place play off). Other than that, I picked the Argies pre-tournament so will stick with them but deep down would love to see Costa Rica or Colombia get up.
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by Juventino » Thu Jul 03, 2014 2:25 pm
Wouldn't mind seeing the Dutch finally win it.
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by Doome » Thu Jul 03, 2014 4:24 pm
Brazil may even can't get into the semifinals, Colombia is more powerful than I used to think.
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by give us a break » Fri Jul 04, 2014 11:30 am
Ned wrote: Columbia v Belgium final will do me fine.
My thoughts exactly. And you know what? It might just happen.
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by Rookie » Sat Jul 05, 2014 12:02 pm
My tip now is the well drilled oil machined Germans
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by Red-4-Life » Sat Jul 05, 2014 12:50 pm
Brazil vs Argentina final on the cards. Now that would be something!
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by Rookie » Sat Jul 05, 2014 6:16 pm
Red-4-Life wrote: Brazil vs Argentina final on the cards. Now that would be something!
More will be revealed in about 12 hours but I reckon the argies will get done tomorrow morning
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by Red-4-Life » Sun Jul 06, 2014 4:34 pm
Rookie wrote: Red-4-Life wrote: Brazil vs Argentina final on the cards. Now that would be something!
More will be revealed in about 12 hours but I reckon the argies will get done tomorrow morning
Tough to pick 2 finalists from here. Going to be a couple of cracking semi finals
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by Rookie » Mon Jul 07, 2014 7:00 pm
Red-4-Life wrote: Rookie wrote: Red-4-Life wrote: Brazil vs Argentina final on the cards. Now that would be something!
More will be revealed in about 12 hours but I reckon the argies will get done tomorrow morning
Tough to pick 2 finalists from here. Going to be a couple of cracking semi finals
Totally agree could it be an all South American final or an all European final or could one from each continent get through.
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by Stitch This » Mon Jul 07, 2014 8:40 pm
Rookie wrote: Totally agree could it be an all South American final or an all European final or could one from each continent get through.
Calling Captain Obvious.
Time for some righteous indignation
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by Monder » Mon Jul 07, 2014 9:02 pm
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