You two are going to be KMC's first gay married couple.
That said, I would like to revert back to my Iran/Argentina analogy. Argentina could meet Mexico, play them off the pitch and then concede a last minute tap in and get knocked out. Nothing is guaranteed, really. Like likely or unlikely.
I want Brazil to win it, I think Argentina will.
-AC
Originally posted by Df02
what [b]were they thinking...
Japan lost so convincingly because they lost their 2 banks of 4 defending, in the first half they sat back and held their chape well, closed down the ball... in the second half that just didnt happen.Brazil probably would've won anyway, but it wouldnt have been so convincing imo [/B]
Don't patronize me.
Nah, tactics go out the window when you're playing an on form Brazil, they're too fluid and unpredictable for any defensive system, no matter how well organized. My point was, Japan scoring forced Brazil to step up a gear, and up a gear they stepped.
On a different note, did anyone notice Juninho's face in that game? His eyes were puffy, red and bloodshot, and he looked really flushed. Judging by the way he played, he can't of been ill, so I reckon he was totally wired.
Tactics dont go out the window in any situation, theyll always have an effect.
Japan lost thei shape, pressed up for a second goal because they had to, and gave Brazil space to play through, and Brazil don't exactly need much space to play through.
if Japan had held their shape and defensive tactics from the first half, i beleive they would've done alot better, not gonna say theyd win, but they wouldnt have lost by a large margin
Originally posted by Deathblow
Don't patronize me.Nah, tactics go out the window when you're playing an on form Brazil, they're too fluid and unpredictable for any defensive system, no matter how well organized. My point was, Japan scoring forced Brazil to step up a gear, and up a gear they stepped.
On a different note, did anyone notice Juninho's face in that game? His eyes were puffy, red and bloodshot, and he looked really flushed. Judging by the way he played, he can't of been ill, so I reckon he was totally wired.
As said above, I'm not sure why you are saying tactics go out the window when you're playing Brazil, especially since going out there with a solid, workable plan can infact help you out, Australia proved as much. Though admittedly Brazil were still finding their feet in the tournament.
As for Juninho, he always looks a bit high.
-AC
Originally posted by T.M
He may look high... but he is a fantastic player.
He is brilliant. I also think he's the best freekick taker there is, to be honest.
Originally posted by Quiero Mota
As an Englishman, how come you're going for Brazil, homes?Thats kind of unusual that you're not a die-hard England fan, que no?
There are fans of football, patriotic fans of football and then there are the idiots who will fight and hurt anyone who doesn't pledge loyalty.
I'm the first option. I love football at it's best, not all the time though. I love international football like this, on a big stage with a lot at stake. I've loved the way Brazil play the game, loved their players, for a long time.
Though recently the general public are trying to promote this whole "It's ok to support other countries" thing. As if that wasn't ok before they said so.
-AC