official 2010 world cup thread

[Sydguy]

South Korea Vs Nigeria will be a hoot. The Nigerians will dwarf them - here's hoping they can do enough to progress!
Someone mentioned how Greece was stretching to qualify - most curious team has to be North Korea, I am guessing a few "international" North Koreans on the team.

 

[Neo_Version 7]

Ugh. Argentina started strong but are indeed getting sloppy defensively.

 

[Lusitano]

Originally Posted by Sydguy

South Korea Vs Nigeria will be a hoot. The Nigerians will dwarf them - here's hoping they can do enough to progress!
Someone mentioned how Greece was stretching to qualify - most curious team has to be North Korea, I am guessing a few "international" North Koreans on the team.

Actually one, Tae-Se Jong, the "Asian Wayne Rooney", plays in Japan.

 

[4Mica]

What a shot on goal from Messi,

 

[HRoi]

Diego is hilarious to watch on the sideline. he deserves his job just for the sheer comedy factor alone

 

[Neo_Version 7]

Originally Posted by 4Mica

What a shoot on goal from Messi,
He's out of this world the way he handles the ball. There's little doubt that he's the best player currently active. ETA: Much like Mexico, a few tweaks to their defense would make all the difference for Argentina.

 

[Dedalus]

Originally Posted by Lusitano

Actually one, Tae-Se Jong, the "Asian Wayne Rooney", plays in Japan.
It's a shame Korea is split. Him, Park Chu-Young, and Park Jisung would make a formidable attack. Argentina is not scoring as much as I thought they would, but Nigeria doesn't seem to be doing too well even in the attempts dept: Shots on goal -Argentina: 14 -Nigeria: 5 Shots on target -Argentina: 6 -Nigeria: 0

 

[coldarchon]

Originally Posted by Neo_Version 7

He's out of this world the way he handles the ball.

no ..

 

[embowafa]

Higuain, as per usual, has a ton of chances he can't convert.

 

[Neo_Version 7]

The Argentinian defense has gotten considerably worse. Considering the number of corners and free kicks they've conceded, you'd think they'd have adjusted their formation by now.

 

[4Mica]

Originally Posted by Neo_Version 7

The Argentinian defense has gotten considerably worse. Considering the number of corners and free kicks they've conceded, you'd think they'd have adjusted their formation by now.

That's the problem, who is going to adjust it? Maradona?

 

[Neo_Version 7]

Originally Posted by 4Mica

That's the problem, who is going to adjust it? Maradona?
If you're referring to the team's lack of chemistry, I'd say Argentina has better than most.

 

[*Tee*]

Originally Posted by embowafa

Higuain, as per usual, has a ton of chances he can't convert.

LOL @ "as per usual". His conversion of chances is actually excellent. 22 goals in 34 games in 2008/2009 and 27 goals in 32 games in 2009/2010 for Real Madrid says it all. Unless you're only talking about his very few official games for the national team so far. 5, to be exact...

 

[4Mica]

Originally Posted by Neo_Version 7

If you're referring to the team's lack of chemistry, I'd say Argentina has better than most.

No, I am referring to the coaches job of seeing what is happening and advising his players how to adjust.

 

[Neo_Version 7]

Originally Posted by 4Mica

No, I am referring to the coaches job of seeing what is happening and advising his players how to adjust.
The first goal must have given him too much of a high..