Watson. Senior Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 2009/12/04 : 19:45:51
Very easy group for England and the USA, I'll be shocked if either of those two fails to qualify for the last 16.
Not the most exciting draw from a neutral point of view, although I'll be looking forward to Brazil's group, looks a cracker. Although Brazil and Portugal will be favorites, the Ivory Coast are a pretty handy side and are well capable of causing an upset. It'll be good to see North Korea getting their backsides handed to them though.
redwingz Advanced Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 2009/12/04 : 22:59:15
quote:Originally posted by wong:
i think slovenia will challenge usa very strongly for 2nd spot tbh
Slovenia are quite a handy side, but I just feel USA will dig in and beat them.
So long as USA can keep people like Bradley, Donovan, Dempsey and Beasley fit and get them clicking they should be just fine
They already lost Charlie Davies to injury after that car accident, he could have been key for them up front
Watson. Senior Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 2009/12/06 : 16:12:27
quote:Originally posted by redwingz:
quote:Originally posted by wong:
i think slovenia will challenge usa very strongly for 2nd spot tbh
Slovenia are quite a handy side, but I just feel USA will dig in and beat them.
So long as USA can keep people like Bradley, Donovan, Dempsey and Beasley fit and get them clicking they should be just fine
They already lost Charlie Davies to injury after that car accident, he could have been key for them up front
Beasley? Really?
I can't speak for his USA performances, but he's been a bit of a dud at Rangers. Besides pace, he seems to flatter to deceive in the games I've watched him in. Seems injury prone as well.
näkkk Advanced Member
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Posted - 2009/12/06 : 16:45:16
Well at least Spain won't be having any problems making it through the groups :p Italy too, they'll probably do pretty well considering some of them are almost Hollywood actors.
Group G does indeed look tough, think the highlight there is Brazil v Portugal.
Also hoping for Denmark to get the second spot after Holland in group E, but I'll keep my expectations low as it could just as well be Cameroon (and likely will be)
acidfluxxbass Advanced Member
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Posted - 2009/12/06 : 17:05:51
quote:Originally posted by näkkk:
Well at least Spain won't be having any problems making it through the groups :p Italy too, they'll probably do pretty well considering some of them are almost Hollywood actors.
Group G does indeed look tough, think the highlight there is Brazil v Portugal.
Also hoping for Denmark to get the second spot after Holland in group E, but I'll keep my expectations low as it could just as well be Cameroon (and likely will be)
Alert moderatorEdited by - Project-Industrial on 2009/12/06 18:39:41
Watson. Senior Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 2009/12/06 : 20:43:26
Holland should get through. In my opinion, they are probably in the top 3 countries in terms of attacking prowess. Robben, Van Persie, Huuntelaar, Sjneider, Kuyt...all bloody handy players.
However, their defence will get found out and this will be their downfall. I'd like to see Holland do well, as I like the way they play the game. However, I can't see them going further than the Quarters.
Watson. Senior Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 2009/12/06 : 22:40:59
quote:Originally posted by wong:
quote:Originally posted by Watson.:
. Robben, Van Persie, Huuntelaar, Sjneider, Kuyt...all bloody handy players.
not exactly world beaters tho
I don't see how not, Robben and Van Persie are both fantastic players. OK, the others mentioned aren't quite in the league with them, but they are still excellent players.
Van Persie would be in my top 10 strikers in the world. Similarly, Robben is one of the best wide-players in the world. Any of the other top nations would be delighted to have these two, and probably the others as well.
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