FIFA World Cup 2014 Brazil

[Mentar]

Well... I guess the upside is that we'll have most of the stadium behind us now ^_^;

[Kakurin]

Originally Posted by KiraYamatoFan

Van Gaal was right when he said Cillesen is shite as a penalty stopper.

There is no bad penalty stopper. It's all dependent on the shooter.

Now, Germany versus Argentina. 1986, 1990 and 2014. Round 3 between them. Going to be interesting.

[LoveYouSaber]

Congratulations to Argentina, though I feel Germany definitely has the upper hand.

[ChampDream]

Well just like I want Argentina in the final, now a Germany vs Argentina is going to be a exciting match, I just hope Messi and Muller don't score, because I want James to have the golden boot.

[ZGoten]

Argentina in the grand final, LOL. They were completely unimpressive this entire tournament. All I can really say, looking back, is that the level of football worldwide must have regressed significantly since 2010.

[Velsy]

I dont see any reason to blame the goalkeeper. You forgot how hard they kick those.

[Mentar]

Originally Posted by ZGoten

Argentina in the grand final, LOL. They were completely unimpressive this entire tournament. All I can really say, looking back, is that the level of football worldwide must have regressed significantly since 2010.

They were unimpressive, but _solid_. Seasoned and serious. So, they do deserve to get there.

[Lord of Fire]

I had a bad feeling all evening, as if something bad was gonna happen. When we got into extra time and Van Gaal was forced to rely on Cillissen for penalties, I knew we were fucked. And when I get a bad feeling, it always comes true.

This time, Argentina was the better team, with a defensive block we couldn't break through.

Oh well, I guess I'll be rooting for my neighbors to the East to finish the job, while I hope we can still shove Brazil (who has always been our worst enemy) aside for third place.

[ChampDream]

Originally Posted by Mentar

They were unimpressive, but _solid_. Seasoned and serious. So, they do deserve to get there.

you should add that they are the only team to have the luck of a champion too.

[Jazzrat]

Wonder how the majority of final fans is going to support. On one hand is you got Argentina the traditional rival of Brazil but in the other, you got an european team that is going to take the cup off the continent and also inflicted the biggest defeat on Brazil in history.

[risingstar3110]

Rematch of 2010!!

To be honest, the Dutch had it coming. They had mostly scored goals from stationary position (corner, penalty), or from Robben's pace. To counter, Argentina sent up Mascherano to man-marking Robben, and there is barely any chance left on open play for the Dutch. Then just need drill on set piece and Dutch strike force is nullified


Both teams were crap at penalty through

[Kakurin]

Originally Posted by ZGoten

All I can really say, looking back, is that the level of football worldwide must have regressed significantly since 2010.

I don't thinks so. Yes, the Spanish dominance is gone, but a lot of it is due to the tactics employed at this World Cup. Lots of defensive play using the 3/5 defender system, sitting back in solid rows and then strike.

Germany now just HAS to win the championship. It's going to be tough, Argentina's mentally strong and they are very disciplined. But the stars are kind of lined up like it's destiny.

Against the opponent of the last win, coming in with all those records. Most semis in a row, the top goalscorer, the most goals in World Cup history, the biggest win in semifinal history etc. etc.

[KiraYamatoFan]

Being a strong supporter of Northern European football, I will rally under the Black Eagle to win this. I don't want to hear Argentina for the next 4 years.

[Urzu 7]

Netherlands played really well in that game. After the way Brazil played yesterday, and with how deflated they must be now, I just don't see Brazil placing third place.

[ChampDream]

Originally Posted by Jazzrat

Wonder how the majority of final fans is going to support. On one hand is you got Argentina the traditional rival of Brazil but in the other, you got an european team that is going to take the cup off the continent and also inflicted the biggest defeat on Brazil in history.

the support will go to Germany, but I little group will support Argentina just so the cup doesn't go to Europe.

[Kakurin]

Germany now can't allow themselves to get lulled in. They have to come out strong and determined. Then they have a chance. I think the team should be experienced enough to stay focused.

[Elazul]

Well, the final will surely be a interesting match to watch at least. IMHO, Germany is overall a better team but Argentina still have Messi as a trumph card.

[ChampDream]

The final is the current pope's team vs the previous pope's team XD is going to be a holy war.

[teddygamer]

PLZ GERMANY.

[Lord of Fire]

Originally Posted by risingstar3110

Rematch of 2010!!

To be honest, the Dutch had it coming. They had mostly scored goals from stationary position (corner, penalty), or from Robben's pace. To counter, Argentina sent up Mascherano to man-marking Robben, and there is barely any chance left on open play for the Dutch. Then just need drill on set piece and Dutch strike force is nullified

This, and I saw it coming a mile away. Robben is pretty much the only star player we have right now. Van Persie deflated quite quickly after his epic goal against Spain and Sneijder has sucked ass since the beginning, and only got lucky with his goal against Mexico.

Both teams were crap at penalty through

How so? They got them all in, we had two stopped. I'd say that makes us far worse than them (and we're not exactly known to be masters at penalty shootouts in the first place. It is, and probably always will be, our biggest weakness).

Hopefully, Hiddink (who will take over Van Gaal's place as coach when he leaves) can finish where we left off in four years from now.