2010 FIFA World Cup

Originally posted by Robtard
Why?

Would be a huge underdog story. Regardless of North Korea being a bit of a horrible country. The obstacles those players have to overcome, most of them not being allowed to compete in the good leagues, even if they could, would just make a rather nice story. Beating the perhaps best team in the world, would be epic...I am hoping for that, too, although I don't think it could happen.

Originally posted by Bardock42
Would be a huge underdog story. Regardless of North Korea being a bit of a horrible country. The obstacles those players have to overcome, most of them not being allowed to compete in the good leagues, even if they could, would just make a rather nice story. Beating the perhaps best team in the world, would be epic...I am hoping for that, too, although I don't think it could happen.

Mostly agreed. Personally, I'm tired of seeing Brazil win so many, though I do love to watch them play, from a skill point of view.

Game's starting!

so far so good for korea at half time. defended well

Also impressed at how non-pussy-like their players are, they get hurt, minimal crying and posturing about the field.

Originally posted by lord xyz
Brazil vs North Korea

I soooo want a North Korea win.

Me too.!!

I think Dunga has spoilt Brazils magic way of playing with his disipline, not to mention leavin Pato and Ronaldinho out. Apart from that I think they are overrated and won enough titles.

N.Korea might have a nasty leadership but the people can´t do anything about that (or get shot), what I like about them is they play as a team and keep on running, not to mention I love the underdog.🙂

New Zealand scored their first world cup goal, congratulations !! slovakia 1:1 New Zealand.

Looking forward to seeing Chille tomorow they are supposed to be a very offensive team from what Ive heard, make a change from the safety based team play so far in many games.

Originally posted by Robtard
Also impressed at how non-pussy-like their players are, they get hurt, minimal crying and posturing about the field.

What, you expected them to be pansies?

I enjoyed that game. North Korea played rather well.

Originally posted by Quiero Mota
What, you expected them to be pansies?

No. Just happy they didn't employ the fake-falls/injuries like many other teams do when trying to gain an edge.

Originally posted by Bardock42
I enjoyed that game. North Korea played rather well.

One of the better games so far.

Amazing effort by korea. More amazing goals by brazil.

what, 1 fluke and a tap in?

Originally posted by Deano
what, 1 fluke and a tap in?

Missed the 2nd goal, was on the road. 1st goal was solid, slide it right in between the post and the goalie.

It was a pretty good game.

It actually had me stirred up with mixed emotions (I'm half S.Korean).

I wouldn't have thought I would have cared, let alone be rooting for them to win.

I imagine N.Korea to play slightly less defensively against Portugal and Ivory Coast, but they do defend really well.

The players just swarm around the opposition and completely control the ball in their half (for the most part, they did lose after all).

Great to see a completely different style of play.

Green

Johnson - Carragher - Terry - A. Cole

Carrick - Barry

Wright-Phillips - Gerrard - J. Cole

Rooney

What I think England should play against Algeria on Friday.

Question:

Are Vinny Jones or David Beckham playing for the UK? Haven't seen much of them. Actually, those are the only two soccer players I know...so I'm curious...are they playing?

(just curious)

Beckham is injured so he is not in the squad (he is staying with the side for support though). Vinny Jones has been retired from proper football for over a decade... So he isn't in the squad.

There is also not a UK team (unless you count the Olympics GB team). The UK is split into England, Scotland, Wales and N. Ireland for football. (Beckham is English and Jones played for Wales).

Originally posted by §P0oONY
Vinny Jones has been retired from proper football for over a decade... So he isn't in the squad.

As always Spoon Man always helpful. That is it for now...thanks!

Brazil looked like they were playing in 2nd gear, didn´t like the cold eh.

Chille, wow!! I like the way they play, a mixture of the Korea´s running and a bit of Spain´s technical game. I recon they will do well.

Watching the Spain v Swiss game, borrrriinnngg. but 80% to 20% possesion tells the story. Ottmar Hitzfeld is the Switzerland coach, so strategic class is to be expected.