Nerd.............

Whatever happened to group E? They all die?

Opss!:o

Netherlands & Cameroon qualified for the 2nd round respectively as Group Champion & Runner Up.

No Denmark, eh?


RACIST!!!! :mad:



And i think you're gonna be wrong about Serbia. I predict they at least end up second in their group.

Nice predictions, Rosh. Let's see if the actual matches stay faithful to these scorelines.

I have a feeling that more than one QF, possibly even a SF, will be decided by a penalty shootout.

This prediction is based on the fact that IF BRAZIL & ARGENTINA wins all the matches and I wanted to see then when this 2 giants have the chance to play against each other. Surprisingly I have found that it'll be the FINAL! Although actually I have a 'big' doubt that but it'll be more than a dream final for me if it comes true.:)

Btw, how's the WC mania going on over your places? Here Dhaka is now looks like a joint 'state' of Brazil & Argentina. At the top of almost every building it's like a competition between the fans of this 2 team to have the flags and showing their true support & confidence to win the cup. This is nothing new...FIFA WC have always been a very favorite tournament for the people of all ages here.

Here in Denmark we only have room for..... Denmark.

So nothing's happening here..

Until we kick Netherlands ass that is. :cool:

My group predictions ...

Group A

South Africa
Mexico
Uruguay
France

Winners - France.Runners up - South Africa


Group B

Argentina
Nigeria
Korea Republic (aka South Korea)
Greece

Winners - Argentina.Runners up - Nigeria


Group C

England
USA
Algeria
Slovenia

Winners - England.Runners up - Slovenia


Group D

Germany
Australia
Serbia
Ghana

Winners - Serbia.Runners up - Germany


Group E

Netherlands
Denmark
Japan
Cameroon

Winners - Netherlands.Runners up - Denmark


Group F

Italy
Paraguay
New Zealand
Slovakia

Winners - Italy.Runners up - Paraguay


Group G

Brazil
Korea DPR (aka North Korea)
Ivory Coast
Portugal

Winners - Brazil.Runners up - Portugal


Group H

Spain
Switzerland
Honduras
Chile

Winners - Spain.Runners up - Honduras

I foresee...

R16 England 2 v 1 Germany
QF France 0 v 2 England
SF England 1 v 0 Brazil
Final England 2 v 2 Spain (England win 4 - 2 AET)

That is all.

Group A
1.France
2.Uruguay


Group B
1.Argentina
2.Nigeria


Group C
1.England
2.Algeria


Group D
1.Germany
2.Serbia


Group E
1.Netherlands
2.Denmark


Group F
1.Italy
2.Paraguay


Group G
1.Brazil
2.Ivory Coast


Group H
1.Spain
2.Chile

Here are mine...

News ...

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...191130,00.html

There's always something isn't there?

And ...

http://www.skysports.com/football/wo...191099,00.html

There goes England's backup. They stand considerably weakened in the ranks behind.

And this is a really big blow for Ivory Coast. Tough going now that Drogba's out.

Saw the other night friendly match between Italy(1)-Mexico(2) and France(0)-China(1).

May be the big teams don't give their total effort in friendly matches like this just before the big tournament but overall France & Italy both were utterly disappointing.:mad:

Sad to hear that about Drogba.

The vuvuzela. I think I'll have to watch this World Cup with the sound down.http://viviennemackie.files.wordpres.../vuvuzela2.jpg

More injury news -

http://sports.rediff.com/report/2010...waits-scan.htm

http://sports.rediff.com/report/2010...iss-opener.htm

And a bit of surprising news for the old work horse -

http://sports.rediff.com/report/2010...guarantees.htm


They say he's past his prime, but is he, really? France's hopes have dimmed considerably now.

God, I hope you are right- I have bleedin' Algeria in the sweepstake at work!

No, No, No! Lampard has better legs (and a nicer ass) then Shrek :p

I have edited the original image of the WC schedule out from the following post and prepared an extensive chart - which would be easy to help keep a tag on the scores, plus regular updating will make it easy to follow for all of you.

Here it is, ladies and gents. Your very own HDC Football WC 2010 Planner.

I suggest bookmarking this post -

http://www.horror.com/forum/showthre...d=1#post862692

Will be updating it throughout the WC. If I am not online for any reason, I ll like to request Zwoti to keep it updated as much as he can.

Thanks in advance, Z.

Drogba returns -

http://sports.rediff.com/report/2010...oast-squad.htm

Here's to hoping he makes it into the final squad for the opener against Portugal.


Also, the Dutch are keeping Robben in the squad despite his hamstring injury -

http://sports.rediff.com/report/2010...utch-squad.htm


And, no prizes for guessing who everyone is betting on to lift this WC -

http://sports.rediff.com/report/2010...lculations.htm

Yes folks, today is WC KICKOFF DAY!!!

The first match will tee off in just over an hour from now. The hosts will be taking on one of the most bouyed and attacking sides of the tournament.

Who are we betting on? The emotional support is with the hosts, but the realists are counting on the Latin Americans to pull off an emphatic win.


So, wherever you are, grab some beers and chips and jump into the couch in front of your TVs, and tune in to ESPN (or whichever local channel in your area is streaming the WC Live!).

It will be - SOUTH AFRICA versus MEXICO!

Catch you all during the match!

South Africa - Mexico 2-2


I'll be at work during the entire match!! YEEEEEH HAAAAAAAAW!!!!

First half is over. Scoreline reads 0-0 so far.

Mexico were clearly the better team, although South Africa were slightly impressive in the last 15 mins of the first half. There were plenty of chances missed, the scoreline could easily have read 1-1 or 2-2. South Africa looks very patchy, and their defenses look mediocre. Mexico are playing their special brand of attacking football.

Mexico should fancy their chances a lot more than South Africa, now that the 2nd half starts in a minute.

WHAT A FANTASTIC GOAL BY TSHABALALA in the 55th minute!! :D

First goal of the WC, and what a shot!

South Africa are up 1-0!!

MEXICO get the EQUALISER!!

South Africa's defenses were in shambles. Marquez shot the fantastic pass coolly behind the goalkeeper into the goal!


1-1 NOW! 10 MINS REMAIN!

FINAL SCORE -



South Africa came PERILOUSLY close to making it 2-1 though, if only the close shot at goal in the 89th minute didn't hit the side post!


But that's how it ended. It was a more rivetting second half than the first. South Africa started strongly and dominated the first 25-odd minutes, but then Mexico came back with a number of attempts at goal, till the 79th minute when they equalised. The last 10 minutes was supercharged, and like I said the 89th minute effort could have made it 2-1, if the post didn't intervene.


A great game to tee off the WC. Up next, THE mouthwatering prospect of this group - FRANCE versus URUGUAY. That starts in 2 and half hours.

My predictions were half right then.

I think i deserve a prize for that..




Uruguay - France 1-3

For your half-right prediction, you win a free coffee date with ZWOTI!! :D


I think Uruguay will run France pretty close though. Should be a cracker of a match either way.

There is some controversy over Henry playing, from what I heard. Half the team wants him in, half doesn't. (dunno who the coach is siding with) Think Gallas is the instigator and wants Govou in place of Henry.

Let's hope they sort out their differences.

Sure, there is a chance France can hit an all time low in this world cup. At least in 2002 they liked each other, when they got kicked out in the group stage.

But if the morale is there tonight I don't believe Uruguay to stand much of a chance.

We'll see. The french haven't been impressive for quite some time now..

That being said, Uruguays away-games statistic really stinks.

Yep. They have been far from impressive for the past year or so. The aging team isn't helping much.

The problem with Uruguay is, they are super-charged when playing in front of their home crowd. (or even in their continent) Their records in Europe, specially in away matches, has been really bad.

Should be a keen tussle either way. Think France will be looking to sort some issues quickly or it will be a short WC for them.

That would be swell. :D

well i had predicted 2-1 to mexico

None of those two teams will win the World Cup..

Half-time for the France-Uruguay match. Score is 0-0.

Well, the French were pretty impressive for the first 25-odd minutes or so, but then Uruguay's defenses held on.

France could easily have gone 1-0 up in the 6th minute itself, when Ribery sent in a fantastic pass to Govou in front of the Uruguayan goal, but Govou missed it and messed up the chance.

Diego Forlan had a real clean shot at goal during the 17th minute, but only managed to find the goalkeeper.

Ribery kept attacking, as did Anelka. But both didn't get a lot of support from the rest. Govou particularly looks very mediocre.

Henry started the match on the bench, and IMO is sorely missed at the front. Hopefully they will send him in the second half.

Let's see what happens...

And the FIRST RED CARD of WC 2010!

Lodeiro of Uruguay who came in as a rep was booked twice, and two Yellows make a red. He's out.

The second booking was for an unfair tackle on Sagna, a French midfielder I am impressed with the more I see him.

Seven mins remain...still 0 - 0.

well the french look bloody awful.

Yaaaaaaawn!!

FINAL SCORE -



Things were pretty much even till 25 minutes into the second half. Henry came in as replacement in place of Anelka (which was surprising), and almost as if in reply Diego Forlan suddenly found himself in front of the French goal with the ball in front. Would you believe it, he hit it wide from maybe 10 paces from the goal!

There were plenty of shots on goal and off it, but none in. The French dominated the last 18 minutes after Forlan's effort above, but even a free kick from in front of the box during the final minutes of extra time didn't materialise. France kept promising a lot, but delivered none. I d say their efforts in the front leave a LOT to be desired.

Although it makes you think what would have happened if the French had picked up a penalty kick for an involuntary handball by one of the Uruguayan defenders during those final moments...

And even after being reduced to 10 men, Uruguay held on till the end to hold France. Pretty commendable effort.

The matches for tomorrow -

SOUTH KOREA take on GREECE,

ARGENTINA take on NIGERIA,

and

ENGLAND take on the USA.



Its 2 AM here. Off to bed. Night, folks.

USA!!! USA!!!
Cant wait for tommorrow, even took off of work on a Saturday just to sit at the same bar i work at.
As for Group A, Mexico should have won 3-2 if they could just get the ball to the back of the net. S. Africa seemed really tight in the first half but still should have scored at least 2 goals.
I would call that a win for Uruguay considering France has some great offence. Seemed like they frustrated France on the defensive side the entire game but just couldn't produce any offence.