r0eladn Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 I find it interesting that Holland and Spain are in the same group as the winners and runners-up of the last WC. Yeah, in contrast of what happens in other sports, (f.e. darts) this hasnt been taken into account afaik for the creating of the pools. I think most of the groups are well balanced, so that is a good thing. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/658135-fifa-world-cup-2014/page/2/#findComment-1064237981 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nlwt Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 I find it interesting that Holland and Spain are in the same group as the winners and runners-up of the last WC. Yeah, in contrast of what happens in other sports, (f.e. darts) this hasnt been taken into account afaik for the creating of the pools. I think most of the groups are well balanced, so that is a good thing. I'd say they are pretty balanced too, I mean there are a number of groups that are as difficult as others rather than just one group primarily being the group of death. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/658135-fifa-world-cup-2014/page/2/#findComment-1064238029 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cactus. Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 I find it interesting that Holland and Spain are in the same group as the winners and runners-up of the last WC. Yeah, in contrast of what happens in other sports, (f.e. darts) this hasnt been taken into account afaik for the creating of the pools. I think most of the groups are well balanced, so that is a good thing. Spain/Holland looks awesome, but I bet they'll play out to a 0-0 draw and then try to beat up on the other opponents so that they both progress. I hope Chile does one of them in. And yeah I agree most the groups are pretty well balanced. There isn't really a standout group of death this time, which is pretty cool. poklane 1 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/658135-fifa-world-cup-2014/page/2/#findComment-1064238318 Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNero Posted December 7, 2013 Author Share Posted December 7, 2013 (edited) maaaan... just saw that England-Italy will be 3am in the morning ( CET ) Dont really care for both of them, but its an interessting match Edited December 7, 2013 by iNero Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/658135-fifa-world-cup-2014/page/2/#findComment-1064241617 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Divbo Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 I find it interesting that Holland and Spain are in the same group as the winners and runners-up of the last WC. Yeah, in contrast of what happens in other sports, (f.e. darts) this hasnt been taken into account afaik for the creating of the pools. I think most of the groups are well balanced, so that is a good thing. Spain/Holland looks awesome, but I bet they'll play out to a 0-0 draw and then try to beat up on the other opponents so that they both progress. I hope Chile does one of them in. And yeah I agree most the groups are pretty well balanced. There isn't really a standout group of death this time, which is pretty cool. Englands group must be considered group of death. I personally hope they get destroyed, purley because the English media are absolute rockets who believe everytime England get to a major tournament the should win it. They put s much pressure on their team and always set the nation up for dissapointmnet, Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/658135-fifa-world-cup-2014/page/2/#findComment-1064278861 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthLand Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 GK: Casillas DF: Azpilicueta, Ramos, Pique, Monreal, MF: Silva Iniesta Navas FW: Pedro Villa Negredo Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/658135-fifa-world-cup-2014/page/2/#findComment-1064324564 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgey. Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 http://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/dec/19/world-cup-brazil-vanishing-spray-blatter This is the most pointless thing I have seen in football in a while. I've seen it used various times and even when the wall moves infront of the line the free kick isnt retaken. Just pointless IMO. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/658135-fifa-world-cup-2014/page/2/#findComment-1064335115 Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIPΣR Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 I would really love to see the final being between Portugal and Brazil. In my opinion this would be the most fitting final for this year's World Cup. But well I don't know, if Portugal is capable of reaching the final, as long as they don't get Germany, Spain or France on their way I think it's pretty possible. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/658135-fifa-world-cup-2014/page/2/#findComment-1065283707 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cactus. Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 I think people are really underestimating Portugal for this tournament. Ronaldo seems to be in the form of his life, and he knows more than anyone that this could be his best chance to cement his name as the greatest of all time. The Portugal team may be so-so, but if they can gel for what, 7 games? they can compete with anyone. Pepe and Coentrao (sp?) are in good form as well. I see them getting at least to the semi-finals. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/658135-fifa-world-cup-2014/page/2/#findComment-1065284979 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der_Don Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 I think people are really underestimating Portugal for this tournament. Ronaldo seems to be in the form of his life, and he knows more than anyone that this could be his best chance to cement his name as the greatest of all time. The Portugal team may be so-so, but if they can gel for what, 7 games? they can compete with anyone. Pepe and Coentrao (sp?) are in good form as well. I see them getting at least to the semi-finals. Of course it's possible for them to go on and win the whole thing. But I just don't see it. Apart from the three players you mentioned, their squad is rather mediocre. And I don't even consider Coentrao world class. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/658135-fifa-world-cup-2014/page/2/#findComment-1065285151 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cactus. Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 It's definitely a long shot for them to win it all, and Ronaldo's individual performances will be absolutely crucial for them. But once they reach the knockout stage I can definitely see them taking down one of the favorites. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/658135-fifa-world-cup-2014/page/2/#findComment-1065285371 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgey. Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 As long as Germany or Argentina dont win it I'm not really bothered who does. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/658135-fifa-world-cup-2014/page/2/#findComment-1065285390 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der_Don Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 It's definitely a long shot for them to win it all, and Ronaldo's individual performances will be absolutely crucial for them. But once they reach the knockout stage I can definitely see them taking down one of the favorites. Definitely. Once they get on a roll, they'll be tough to beat. Relax Hodgey, neither will win it. It'll be Brazil or Spain. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/658135-fifa-world-cup-2014/page/2/#findComment-1065285495 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy_Leppard Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Smaller countries (soccer-wise) will be the spotlight of this WC, not the usual bigger countries, beware what I told you. §†range 1 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/658135-fifa-world-cup-2014/page/2/#findComment-1065289865 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dice Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 I think people are really underestimating Portugal for this tournament. Ronaldo seems to be in the form of his life, and he knows more than anyone that this could be his best chance to cement his name as the greatest of all time. The Portugal team may be so-so, but if they can gel for what, 7 games? they can compete with anyone. Pepe and Coentrao (sp?) are in good form as well. I see them getting at least to the semi-finals. Of course it's possible for them to go on and win the whole thing. But I just don't see it. Apart from the three players you mentioned, their squad is rather mediocre. And I don't even consider Coentrao world class. Look where Uruguay and Netherlands went in the last WC and their squads were weaker than current Portugal. Coentrao is world class for his country, his Real appearances may be a bit uninspired, but I've watched him in the last WC and the Euros, he's comparable with the best left backs when he wants to. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/658135-fifa-world-cup-2014/page/2/#findComment-1065291077 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Non Funkable Token Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Look where Uruguay and Netherlands went in the last WC and their squads were weaker than current Portugal. Coentrao is world class for his country, his Real appearances may be a bit uninspired, but I've watched him in the last WC and the Euros, he's comparable with the best left backs when he wants to. Yep, the little bastard used to play 1000x better in his national squad. Ironically is Ancelotti who makes him look good in his club too, not Mourinho. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/658135-fifa-world-cup-2014/page/2/#findComment-1065291150 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgey. Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 I think people are really underestimating Portugal for this tournament. Ronaldo seems to be in the form of his life, and he knows more than anyone that this could be his best chance to cement his name as the greatest of all time. The Portugal team may be so-so, but if they can gel for what, 7 games? they can compete with anyone. Pepe and Coentrao (sp?) are in good form as well. I see them getting at least to the semi-finals. Of course it's possible for them to go on and win the whole thing. But I just don't see it. Apart from the three players you mentioned, their squad is rather mediocre. And I don't even consider Coentrao world class. Look where Uruguay and Netherlands went in the last WC and their squads were weaker than current Portugal. Coentrao is world class for his country, his Real appearances may be a bit uninspired, but I've watched him in the last WC and the Euros, he's comparable with the best left backs when he wants to. Netherlands had a much better team in the 2010 WC than Portugal have at the moment. The Dutch didn't have the greatest back four in the 2010 WC but other than that they had some of the best players in the world in their squad at that time. Whereas Portugal (apart from Ronaldo) really dont have a player that is outstanding and could carry the team if Ronaldo was injured, the dutch did. Non Funkable Token 1 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/658135-fifa-world-cup-2014/page/2/#findComment-1065291433 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dice Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 (edited) Their midfield is more than capable of providing service and Ronaldo wasn't even their top scorer in the qualifiers up until the last games with Sweden, he only scored in 2 games in the whole process Edited April 30, 2014 by dice Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/658135-fifa-world-cup-2014/page/2/#findComment-1065292071 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgey. Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Their midfield is more than capable of providing service and Ronaldo wasn't even their top scorer in the qualifiers up until the last games with Sweden, he only scored in 2 games in the whole process Excatly and they needed a playoff to qualify. If they cant finish atop a group that consisted of Russia, Israel, Azerbaijan, Luxenborg and Northern Ireland I doubt they have any chance of getting further than the quarter finals. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/658135-fifa-world-cup-2014/page/2/#findComment-1065292866 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dice Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 I'm saying that they are good even without Ronaldo Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/658135-fifa-world-cup-2014/page/2/#findComment-1065293254 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtamann123 Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 England and USA both got sh*t draws if you ask me. USA has absolutely no shot at all of advancing and England may have a slight chance if Uruguay's squad isn't as good as it was in 2010. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/658135-fifa-world-cup-2014/page/2/#findComment-1065293268 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgey. Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 I'm saying that they are good even without Ronaldo Nope. If Ronaldo gets injured they're f*cked. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/658135-fifa-world-cup-2014/page/2/#findComment-1065293280 Share on other sites More sharing options...
I cucked Alex Jones Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Uruguay's squad is better this year than in 2010. England better hope the Italians pull off another 2010. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/658135-fifa-world-cup-2014/page/2/#findComment-1065293288 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dice Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Portugal scored 20 goals in the qualifying round before the games with Sweden and out of those 20 goals Ronaldo scored only 4. Hardly a one man team Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/658135-fifa-world-cup-2014/page/2/#findComment-1065293299 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoumaker Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Uruguay's squad is better this year than in 2010. England better hope the Italians pull off another 2010. England have a better squad as well. Italy and England for me to go through. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/658135-fifa-world-cup-2014/page/2/#findComment-1065293340 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgey. Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Portugal scored 20 goals in the qualifying round before the games with Sweden and out of those 20 goals Ronaldo scored only 4. Hardly a one man team Again, look at the level of competition they played against. I'm not saying Portugal are a horrible team but they aren't going to get results against the top teams in the world. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/658135-fifa-world-cup-2014/page/2/#findComment-1065296738 Share on other sites More sharing options...
§†range Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Smaller countries (soccer-wise) will be the spotlight of this WC, not the usual bigger countries, beware what I told you. Croatia has a population around 4 million and has managed to qualify for the last 3 I can remember. 98' was their best run, looking forward to them having a good showing and I hope your prediction is spot on Jimmy. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/658135-fifa-world-cup-2014/page/2/#findComment-1065320298 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthLand Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 I just won The Brazilian world Cup with Macau. (Obviosuly in the 2014 World Cup videogame) It was sad to beat my country in the Finals 2-1 With two goals of Geofredo Cheung Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/658135-fifa-world-cup-2014/page/2/#findComment-1065322486 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gardener Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Is there going to be a prediction league for the World Cup finals? I'd take part Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/658135-fifa-world-cup-2014/page/2/#findComment-1065336053 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nlwt Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Is there going to be a prediction league for the World Cup finals? I'd take part I reckon there should be. Would be more than happy to set one up. Anyone else interested? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/658135-fifa-world-cup-2014/page/2/#findComment-1065336319 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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