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World Cup 2014 Thread...
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...this is the way you should SCORE AGAINST THE BRAZILIANS.....don't forget, we are going to be the champions!!!"
AT LEAST TWO GOALS FROM THESE TWO....
Thomas Mueller of Germany talks to team mate Bastian Schweinsteiger..."..okay,we shall attack like two twin swords and slice the brazilian defence..."
a very conrfident messi and his team....
the dutch are all raring to go...to defeat argentina
the UNDERDOGS will emerge THE WORLD CUP CHAMPIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Three-time World Cup loser Netherlands is the only outsider in a final four that features three of the most successful sides in history. Still, Argentina, Brazil, and Germany, despite having won more than half of all the World Cups played, have their own reasons for angst. Here then are each semi-finalists narrative along with the moneyline odds.
Brazil
Brazil’s 1982 side embodied its talisman Socrates’ words that “Beauty comes first. Victory is secondary. What matters is joy.” Socrates, Zico, Falcao, and Eder won the world’s love, if not the World Cup, playing o jogo bonito. But Brazilians will not accept exquisite failure in this homecoming tournament. Thus they have begrudgingly accepted Luis Felipe “Gene Hackman” Scolari’s o jogo pragmatico as a small price to pay for raising the trophy aloft on the same ground where they infamously wept in 1950’s Maracana loss to Uruguay. Neymar’s catastrophic injury now puts them in the unusual role of underdogs.
Germany
On October 1990 Germans gathered in their stone-washed jeans in front of Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate to sing the Scorpions’ “Wind of Change” in celebration of reunification. Such scenes of patriotic fervor wouldn’t be repeated until 2006’s World Cup, but Die Mannschaft failed to bring home its first-ever title as a unified nation. The fervor for a first post-reunification title is still there, as is the angst over whether Jogi Low’s men can finally follow through on the tactical and cultural revolution begun by Jurgen Klinsmann in the wake of 2002’s failure.
Argentina
To some, Lionel Messi is more Spanish than Argentinian. He left for Barcelona at the age of 11 to receive HGH to treat his growth hormone deficiency. He’s been in Barcelona ever since and is more associated with their tika-taka system than La Albiceleste’s typical rugged style. It hasn’t helped that Argentina have failed to impress at either the World Cup or Copa America with him on the squad. Winning a first title since Maradona’s squad in 1986 would paper over any misgivings about their wayward son.
Netherlands
Not only can the Netherlands win their first World Cup ever, but they can beat the three nations that have denied them such glory on the way there. They already destroyed Spain 5-1 on the tournament’s 2nd day, next up is Argentina whom they lost to in 1978. Then they would face either Germany, who beat them in 1974, or Brazil, who downed them in 1998’s semi-final.
Odds of Winning World Cup
1.Germany +210
2. Argentina +240
3. Brazil +290
4. Netherlands +300
Semi-Final Odds:
Germany at +150 favored in normal time over Brazil at +190 and a Draw at +230. Germany to advance at -80 over Brazil at +105
Argentina at +140 favored in normal time over Holland at +207 and a Draw at +225. Argentina to advance at -135 over Holland at +115.
Read more at http://worldsoccertalk.com/2014/07/...y-brazil-and-netherlands/#peBVuwMQitsFPFYb.99
Go go go Oranjieee.
the UNDERDOGS will emerge THE WORLD CUP CHAMPIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
EXPECT A ROUGH ROBUST AND FIERY BATTLE !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Germany coach Joachim Loew has accused Brazil of going 'beyond the limits' in their tackling and said he expects 'a battle' in Tuesday's World Cup semi-final against the Selecao.
Loew turned up the pressure for the semi-final at Belo Horizonte by insisting Mexican referee Marco Rodriguez clamp down on hard challenges to ensure they do not go "beyond what is acceptable."
With a place in Sunday's final at stake, the Germans expect to be attacked from the start with the hosts desperate to lift the title for injured superstar Neymar.
Brazil committed 31 fouls in Friday's 2-1 quarter-final win over Colombia and 28 in their last 16 win over Chile, compared to just 29 by the Germans in their two knock-out matches.
"It's the battle of two continents, Europe against south America. Brazil have 200 million fans, so we're playing the whole country, it's something unique," said Loew.
"I hope the referee Rodriguez will clamp down, because I have seen in the last few matches that Brazil's physical energy is going beyond of what we see in Europe.
"If the games had been played in Europe, none of the 22 players would have finished the matches.
"I believe we have to see that these brutal and rude fouls are stopped, because we won't see the talents of the likes of (Mesut) Ozil or Neymar.
"We will see players going out to destroy the opposition.
"I have seen at this World Cup that the physical limits of what is acceptable have been surpassed.
"The last match between Colombia and Brazil was a real fight with numerous fouls from both sides.
"I think there was only about 38, 39 minutes of playing time, I don't think the fans are happy if there are so many stoppages and it doesn't make for a good match.
"I have seen many fouls which were really dangerous with sliding tackles from the side and behind.
"Referees must protect the players.
"Some of the forwards were aggressed in a very bad way and I don't think that was a good thing."
Loew says the Germans will not only be facing the Selecao, but also the unbridled passions of Brazil's fans willing their team into the final.
"Brazil will unleash all it's passion and emotions into this match, it has been easy to see in the previous games," said the 54-year-old.
"In this stadium, any attack which comes near our goal will be accompanied by enormous shouts.
"We need to stay focused and not concentrate on the Brazilian players.
"The players will have to be courageous and it's essential that everyone does their job.
"We're self-assured and we know we can deliver, if we can tap into our potential then we have a good chance.
"Both teams will try to impose their style of playing and try to win, both are highly motivated to reach the final."
- AFP/rw
Germany coach Joachim Loew has accused Brazil of going 'beyond the limits' in their tackling and said he expects 'a battle' in Tuesday's World Cup semi-final against the Selecao.
Loew turned up the pressure for the semi-final at Belo Horizonte by insisting Mexican referee Marco Rodriguez clamp down on hard challenges to ensure they do not go "beyond what is acceptable."
With a place in Sunday's final at stake, the Germans expect to be attacked from the start with the hosts desperate to lift the title for injured superstar Neymar.
Brazil committed 31 fouls in Friday's 2-1 quarter-final win over Colombia and 28 in their last 16 win over Chile, compared to just 29 by the Germans in their two knock-out matches.
"It's the battle of two continents, Europe against south America. Brazil have 200 million fans, so we're playing the whole country, it's something unique," said Loew.
"I hope the referee Rodriguez will clamp down, because I have seen in the last few matches that Brazil's physical energy is going beyond of what we see in Europe.
"If the games had been played in Europe, none of the 22 players would have finished the matches.
"I believe we have to see that these brutal and rude fouls are stopped, because we won't see the talents of the likes of (Mesut) Ozil or Neymar.
"We will see players going out to destroy the opposition.
"I have seen at this World Cup that the physical limits of what is acceptable have been surpassed.
"The last match between Colombia and Brazil was a real fight with numerous fouls from both sides.
"I think there was only about 38, 39 minutes of playing time, I don't think the fans are happy if there are so many stoppages and it doesn't make for a good match.
"I have seen many fouls which were really dangerous with sliding tackles from the side and behind.
"Referees must protect the players.
"Some of the forwards were aggressed in a very bad way and I don't think that was a good thing."
Loew says the Germans will not only be facing the Selecao, but also the unbridled passions of Brazil's fans willing their team into the final.
"Brazil will unleash all it's passion and emotions into this match, it has been easy to see in the previous games," said the 54-year-old.
"In this stadium, any attack which comes near our goal will be accompanied by enormous shouts.
"We need to stay focused and not concentrate on the Brazilian players.
"The players will have to be courageous and it's essential that everyone does their job.
"We're self-assured and we know we can deliver, if we can tap into our potential then we have a good chance.
"Both teams will try to impose their style of playing and try to win, both are highly motivated to reach the final."
- AFP/rw
FIFA rejected Brazil's request to allow suspended captain Thiago Silva to face Germany in the World Cup semi-finals on Monday as they angrily hit back at claims referees had been ordered to take a lenient approach to foul play.
brazil is desperate
it will lose the game to the germans
THE GERMANS MUST KEEP THEIR HEAD INTACT
PROTECT THEIR BODIES
AND JUST CONCENTRATE ON SCORING FIRST AND THEN
LOCK UP!!!!!!!!!!!
brazil is desperate
it will lose the game to the germans
THE GERMANS MUST KEEP THEIR HEAD INTACT
PROTECT THEIR BODIES
AND JUST CONCENTRATE ON SCORING FIRST AND THEN
LOCK UP!!!!!!!!!!!
Germany determined to crush Brazil !!!
BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil (AFP) - Germany will meet tough-tackling Brazil head-on when football’s titans clash in Tuesday’s World Cup semi-final with the host nation desperate to win the title for injured superstar Neymar.
Joachim Loew’s Germany want to avenge their 2002 final defeat to Brazil by knocking the hosts out in Belo Horizonte to reach Sunday’s final in Rio de Janeiro.
Brazil are forced into a reshuffle without play-maker Neymar and suspended captain Thiago Silva as they look to realise dreams of a sixth title on the home soil of the Maracana.
The entire nation laments Neymar’s misfortune after the 22-year-old fractured a vertebrae in Friday’s uncompromising quarter-final win over Colombia, but the Germans wish he was fit to face them.
“It’s always better when the opponent have all their best players, besides it’ll bring the (Brazil) team together and they’ll want to win the title for him (Neymar),” said Germany’s Bastian Schweinsteiger.
Brazil paid the price for their rough treatment handed out to James Rodriguez as Colombia met fire-with-fire before Juan Zuniga’s challenge on Neymar left the Selecao star in hospital....
- See more at: http://www.straitstimes.com/news/sp...il-titans-clash-20140707#sthash.Zbx04MXw.dpuf
BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil (AFP) - Germany will meet tough-tackling Brazil head-on when football’s titans clash in Tuesday’s World Cup semi-final with the host nation desperate to win the title for injured superstar Neymar.
Joachim Loew’s Germany want to avenge their 2002 final defeat to Brazil by knocking the hosts out in Belo Horizonte to reach Sunday’s final in Rio de Janeiro.
Brazil are forced into a reshuffle without play-maker Neymar and suspended captain Thiago Silva as they look to realise dreams of a sixth title on the home soil of the Maracana.
The entire nation laments Neymar’s misfortune after the 22-year-old fractured a vertebrae in Friday’s uncompromising quarter-final win over Colombia, but the Germans wish he was fit to face them.
“It’s always better when the opponent have all their best players, besides it’ll bring the (Brazil) team together and they’ll want to win the title for him (Neymar),” said Germany’s Bastian Schweinsteiger.
Brazil paid the price for their rough treatment handed out to James Rodriguez as Colombia met fire-with-fire before Juan Zuniga’s challenge on Neymar left the Selecao star in hospital....
- See more at: http://www.straitstimes.com/news/sp...il-titans-clash-20140707#sthash.Zbx04MXw.dpuf
Krafty bet sibei big time until the bookie also dare not take his bet.
I dun think so.... but I hope Brazil wins so can shut Krafty's mouth, lol
Expect a very very physical and a very very rough match between Brazil and Germany.
Tempers and emotions are riding HIGH and 200 million Brazilians are behind the host country.
So the Germans better keep their heads intact and their bodies safe and secured. It they lose
their heads, they will be piecemeal and will have to concede defeat.
If they keep their heads cool and calm, and play the game, they will walk away winners !!!
If they engage the Brazilians physically, that will be their death knell......
The Germans are well aware what tragedy can do to unite a team, in this case, even a country. But they are hoping the sympathy factor is one that is lost on Mexican Marco Rodriguez, the referee for today's clash.
Making the observation that the Brazil of 2014 are now more of a robust side than the artists of older vintage, Germany coach Joachim Loew called on match officials to make the right call.
Brazil lead the tournament with 96 fouls and 10 yellow cards.
Said Loew: "For sure, Brazil still have good technical players. But they're playing more robustly than any other team here and they have been trying to break up their opponent's attack that way.
"At the end of the day, it's up to the referee to come up with the correct punishment."
The Germans also reached at least the semi-finals in the last three World Cups but failed to add to their three titles, with the last win coming in 1990. They have had to settle for second and third a record eight times.
But with a team who boast a creative midfield trio of Thomas Mueller, Toni Kroos and Mesut Oezil, who have outpassed and outclassed everyone in Brazil, this could be Germany's best chance to shake off the "choker" tag.
The expectation is that Brazil, without their main attacking threat, are likely to battle their way to a win. Brazil's last three goals have all come via set pieces and one can expect Scolari to be banking on them to deliver a goal while keeping things tight at the back.
That Brazil will welcome back Luiz Gustavo, their main midfield destroyer who also plays his football in Germany, from suspension further fuels the speculation of how Scolari will set his team up.
Loew is already expecting a physical affair and is willing to sacrifice style for success.
"This tournament has shown that no team have been able to play with great, brilliant, attacking football because there has been so much physical destructiveness set against that."
"Beautiful football by itself won't be enough to win here."
- See more at: http://www.straitstimes.com/news/sp...-not-catch-fire-20140708#sthash.4WEdmCYG.dpuf
Tempers and emotions are riding HIGH and 200 million Brazilians are behind the host country.
So the Germans better keep their heads intact and their bodies safe and secured. It they lose
their heads, they will be piecemeal and will have to concede defeat.
If they keep their heads cool and calm, and play the game, they will walk away winners !!!
If they engage the Brazilians physically, that will be their death knell......
The Germans are well aware what tragedy can do to unite a team, in this case, even a country. But they are hoping the sympathy factor is one that is lost on Mexican Marco Rodriguez, the referee for today's clash.
Making the observation that the Brazil of 2014 are now more of a robust side than the artists of older vintage, Germany coach Joachim Loew called on match officials to make the right call.
Brazil lead the tournament with 96 fouls and 10 yellow cards.
Said Loew: "For sure, Brazil still have good technical players. But they're playing more robustly than any other team here and they have been trying to break up their opponent's attack that way.
"At the end of the day, it's up to the referee to come up with the correct punishment."
The Germans also reached at least the semi-finals in the last three World Cups but failed to add to their three titles, with the last win coming in 1990. They have had to settle for second and third a record eight times.
But with a team who boast a creative midfield trio of Thomas Mueller, Toni Kroos and Mesut Oezil, who have outpassed and outclassed everyone in Brazil, this could be Germany's best chance to shake off the "choker" tag.
The expectation is that Brazil, without their main attacking threat, are likely to battle their way to a win. Brazil's last three goals have all come via set pieces and one can expect Scolari to be banking on them to deliver a goal while keeping things tight at the back.
That Brazil will welcome back Luiz Gustavo, their main midfield destroyer who also plays his football in Germany, from suspension further fuels the speculation of how Scolari will set his team up.
Loew is already expecting a physical affair and is willing to sacrifice style for success.
"This tournament has shown that no team have been able to play with great, brilliant, attacking football because there has been so much physical destructiveness set against that."
"Beautiful football by itself won't be enough to win here."
- See more at: http://www.straitstimes.com/news/sp...-not-catch-fire-20140708#sthash.4WEdmCYG.dpuf
Which team has more experience at this stage of the World Cup?
Despite having the distinction of being the only team to have played in all 20 World Cup Finals, five-time winners Brazil (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002) have actually made the final four fewer times than their opponents, who won the world title three times (1954, 1974, 1990).
This is the 11th time that the hosts have reached the last four, while the Germans are making their 13th appearance in 18 attempts.
Both teams have made it to the Final a record seven times but overall, the Germans are more consistent in the World Cup, as the country has finished in the top three 11 times, more than Brazil (nine), Italy (seven), Argentina and France (both four).
- See more at: http://www.straitstimes.com/news/sp...ermany-showdown-20140708#sthash.jabhcKuX.dpuf
Despite having the distinction of being the only team to have played in all 20 World Cup Finals, five-time winners Brazil (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002) have actually made the final four fewer times than their opponents, who won the world title three times (1954, 1974, 1990).
This is the 11th time that the hosts have reached the last four, while the Germans are making their 13th appearance in 18 attempts.
Both teams have made it to the Final a record seven times but overall, the Germans are more consistent in the World Cup, as the country has finished in the top three 11 times, more than Brazil (nine), Italy (seven), Argentina and France (both four).
- See more at: http://www.straitstimes.com/news/sp...ermany-showdown-20140708#sthash.jabhcKuX.dpuf
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