The Football (all sorts) Thread

[Oldschool78]

While it doesn't make up for Australia's loss I'm happy for NZ. Really, I am. It's great for Football across the ditch - what's not to be happy about?

Man there has been quiet the celebration over here with that draw. If we managed to sneak a win.... not italy but the other one weve got. Holy Holy the party over here will be off the richter

[Lint]

Japan ultimately failed. First half was abysmal to watch, second half was much better. Got to respect the Dutch for not totally collapsing into a defensive game after going 1 up. It kept the match interesting to watch.

[Sharky]

Australia

Cant pass
Cant control
Cant Mark
Cant shoot
Are too slow
they are un-prepared

i am not watching the next game.

[FFN]

I thought they did alright, especially after they were down to 10 men.

[i_amtrunks]

Australia were okay, but I cannot believe the Ghanians got away with that studs up tackle from behind.

Refs are at least being consistent, Kaka's second yellow card was disgustingly wrong, and the Brazilian's second goal included two intentional handballs.

And go the Kiwi's, they have half a chance to progress to the next stage, and good on them for it. They know their strengths and play to them, unlike us Aussies who hire coaches based on their names, rather than their fit for our team.

My favourite world cup related headline thus far comes from the NY Post after the USA v England game: "USA Wins 1-1".

[Bartrim]

What a friggin heart attack of a game yesterday by the Tigers. Good to see my man Fitzy score a try (what a cracker too) and good on Heighngton threatening the selectors. What is it with S.O.O selectors ignoring Wests Tigers?????

[5FDP]

Serious question for all those soccer fans out there - why in the hell are they always taking dives and clutching their leg (as if it broke in 5 different places) instead of playing the game and being known for their skills with the ball?

I saw one highlight from the World Cup the other night and one guy went down like a sack of spuds. There wasn't even anyone remotely close to where he was

I know they're different sports, but I'd love to see one of these guys play a full contact sport like NRL or AFL. They wouldn't last two seconds.

It's for this very reason soccer doesn't interest me.

[1AZRAEL1]

Serious question for all those soccer fans out there - why in the hell are they always taking dives and clutching their leg (as if it broke in 5 different places) instead of playing the game and being known for their skills with the ball?

I saw one highlight from the World Cup the other night and one guy went down like a sack of spuds. There wasn't even anyone remotely close to where he was

I know they're different sports, but I'd love to see one of these guys play a full contact sport like NRL or AFL. They wouldn't last two seconds.

It's for this very reason soccer doesn't interest me.

+1

I dislike it because they act just as much as they play soccer (yes I call it soccer )

[Sharky]

Serious question for all those soccer fans out there - why in the hell are they always taking dives and clutching their leg (as if it broke in 5 different places) instead of playing the game and being known for their skills with the ball?

I saw one highlight from the World Cup the other night and one guy went down like a sack of spuds. There wasn't even anyone remotely close to where he was

I know they're different sports, but I'd love to see one of these guys play a full contact sport like NRL or AFL. They wouldn't last two seconds.

It's for this very reason soccer doesn't interest me.

this annoys me aswell, i played the game for 18 odd years, at all sorts of levels and to watch the elite players diving to milk a penalty is such a disapointment... i can tell you tho if i hit a guy and he rolled around like that he wouldnt be bouncing up as soon as the whistle blew....

its no wonder the game gets a reputation that it is played by a bunch of fairies...