"Official" 2014 World Cup thread and poll, now with 100% more vuvuzelas

[Jodell88]

So I'm thinking England is cheering for Italy in this first match? That way they at least have a shot if they can beat Costa Rica in their final group game (and if Uruguay loses to Italy). Have to make up some differential too.

Definitely looking forward to the early match today.

KT

If I were an England fan, that's what I would be doing.

 

[momeNt]

What are the odds that USA sweeps their group? I have a pretty good feeling about it!

 

[AMDZen]

Lets go Costa

 

[KeithTalent]

Boy, how is that not a yellow on the Costa Rican. Deliberate pull down with no attempt at the ball.

KT

 

[AMDZen]

Because Italy flops around like fishes too often for refs to give them the benefit of any doubt

 

[glenn1]

What are the odds that USA sweeps their group? I have a pretty good feeling about it!

About even. Bet you $100 on it?

 

[squarecut1]

Never liked the way Italy play

 

[KeithTalent]

I like Pirlo a lot, but yeah, other than him it kind of pains me that I need to root for Italy in this one.

KT

 

[tHa ShIzNiT]

What are the odds that USA sweeps their group? I have a pretty good feeling about it!

I'd say about 1,000 to 1? I dunno, maybe thats being optimistic. Germany is literally the best team left in the tournament.

 

[squarecut1]

What are the odds that USA sweeps their group? I have a pretty good feeling about it!

I see you are in la la land

 

[tHa ShIzNiT]

I like Pirlo a lot, but yeah, other than him it kind of pains me that I need to root for Italy in this one.

KT

Pirlo is a god.

 

[AMDZen]

I like Pirlo a lot, but yeah, other than him it kind of pains me that I need to root for Italy in this one.

KT

You don't really need to. England has basically no chance even if everything goes their way, it's basically over dude - just accept it

 

[KeithTalent]

Pirlo is a god.

Indeed. Love that guy, plus he looks like this 80's actor I used to enjoy (can't remember his name at the moment).

You don't really need to. England has basically no chance even if everything goes their way, it's basically over dude - just accept it

I can't help it, they are the team I root for after Spain even though I know it's futile.

KT

 

[KeithTalent]

Wow Balotelli, so close! Great pass by Pirlo to set him up, as always.

KT

 

[AMDZen]

See now that is an excellent save

 

[EvilYoda]

No call there!? WTF!? I need to see a replay...

 

[KeithTalent]

Wow, definitely need a replay on that. Looked like a spot shot for sure.

KT

 

[EvilYoda]

Nevermind, karma came through.

 

[KeithTalent]

Wow they got one anyway! Amazing! CR 1 Italy 0!

KT

 

[KeithTalent]

Replay definitely shows a foul. Should have had a penalty shot for sure.

KT

 

[ShadowOfMyself]

Another horrible ref mistake... How the hell did he not see that? It was 100% penalty, no doubt at all
Fortunately Costa Rica scored the next minute anyway.. Talk about divine justice, lol

 

[KMFJD]

Won't matter, Italy will flop and draw a penalty for the tie score

 

[Ayrahvon]

http://screamer.deadspin.com/fifpro...robe-after-alvaro-pereira-1593707815/+barryap

Looks like they took my previous message on this here thread to heart and are enacting exactly what I said! So glad I was of service to the mighty FIFA.

 

[ShadowOfMyself]

GG Costa Rica, well played
Italy was shit and Im glad they lost

I find that south american teams play the most enjoyable football, always giving it their all
Italy even in the end felt like they didnt give a damn, there is just no passion in their football

 

[KMFJD]

Costa Rica just kept going at them, well deserved win!