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England underachieves yet again. I thought the French hated playing with each other. I saw even less passion with the English. At least America had the sense to give it their all although they were outclassed.

Are you kidding me? Another blatant offsides that wasn't called? How many goals are the referees going to get wrong in this world cup? I thought this was the best ref in the tournament when he went to talk with the linesman but he didn't change anything. What a joke.

I was just about to post about that...I cannot believe the sheer idiocy this year.

What a strike by Tevez, best goal of the tournament.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFZn_18LgGA&feature=player_embedded

Well, I think i'm going to exuent until December when the next book in FOTJ comes out. Till then SW doesn't seem to have anything else to hold my interest too much. Hold down the fort, don't let the KOTOR fanbois win! : )

Originally posted by truejedi
Well, I think i'm going to exuent until December when the next book in FOTJ comes out. Till then SW doesn't seem to have anything else to hold my interest too much. Hold down the fort, don't let the KOTOR fanbois win! : )

Well, spitters ARE quitters.

I'm looking forward to Netherlands - Brazil, but I'm afraid there won't be a lot of action because both teams play it very safe.

Originally posted by Slash_KMC
I'm looking forward to Netherlands - Brazil, but I'm afraid there won't be a lot of action because both teams play it very safe.

I'm glad we're treated to two amazing quarterfinals. I think Brazil still have the edge here, they're the team to beat. I'm more looking forward to Germany and Argentina. THAT is going to be sick.

I didn't bother watching the World Cup, Brazil or the U.S. are going to win in the end. That's why I prefer the European Cup.

Originally posted by Lord Lucien
I didn't bother watching the World Cup, Brazil or the U.S. are going to win in the end. That's why I prefer the European Cup.

Brazil or the US? Wtf? Have you EVER watched the World Cup? US has never won it, nor have they ever reached the semifinals. Not sure why you would prefer Euro either since it doesn't include powerhouses like Brazil and Argentina.

Originally posted by Dr McBeefington
Brazil or the US? Wtf? Have you EVER watched the World Cup? US has never won it, nor have they ever reached the semifinals.

Originally posted by Lord Lucien
The U.S. will win it. America always wins.

Oh I see. I hear they have WMDs in Ghana now🙂

Originally posted by Lord Lucien
The U.S. will win it. America always wins.

Originally posted by Dr McBeefington
Oh I see. I hear they have WMDs in Ghana now🙂

Originally posted by Dr McBeefington
Are you kidding me? Another blatant offsides that wasn't called? How many goals are the referees going to get wrong in this world cup? I thought this was the best ref in the tournament when he went to talk with the linesman but he didn't change anything. What a joke.

Five offside goals given so far...
On the other hand one clear goal that didn't count...

The referees are doing a brilliant job at the World Cup. Really. I hate the FIFA's "give every referee a chance" policy. Only the best in the world should be allowed to games on the World Cup...

Originally posted by Borbarad
Five offside goals given so far...
On the other hand one clear goal that didn't count...

The referees are doing a brilliant job at the World Cup. Really. I hate the FIFA's "give every referee a chance" policy. Only the best in the world should be allowed to games on the World Cup...

Yesterday the FIFA president said no instant replays. Now he's saying "we will explore the technology". I mean that's not really an apology to the teams that have been screwed over, nor is it a concession that his methods are archaic, but I suppose it's a start. Since 1994, this has been the worst WC I've seen and never have we needed technology in the game of soccer more than we do now..

They're only reopening the possibility of goal-line technology. Still no instant replays. And of course, the screens in the stadium now won't show any replays either, per FIFA say-so.

And Federer is gone! Nadal is getting his ass kicked too right now.