WORLD CUP best so far

[cantona5]

god, england are shite.

[LG]

Okay, here goes...

Best team so far:

Argentina, no question. Two days ago, I would have said the Czech Republic but after the South Americans' annihilation of Serbia/Montenegro and the Czech's defeat to a spirited Ghana side (which was unlicky against Italy) it's all changed.

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So the teams I would now rate highest are:
1. Argentina
2.Portugal
3. Spain
4. Brazil
5. Germany
7. Holland
8. Ghana

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Game of the tournament so far:
1. Argentina- Serbia
2. Spain- Ukraine
3. Argentina- Ivory Coast
4. Mexico- Iran
5. Czech Republic- USA
6. Ghana- Czech Republic
7. Australia- Japan
8. Germany- Costa Rica

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Best players so far in no particular order:

Arjen Robben, HOL---Kaka, BRA---Deco, POR---Puyol, SPA---Juan Roman Riquelme, ARG---Lahm, GER---Rosicky, CZE---Torres, SPA---Cannavaro, ITA---Cech, CZE---Essien, GHA---Drogba, IVO---Pirlo, ITA---Hurtado, ECU---Cahill, AUS---Klose, GER---Cristiano Ronaldo, POR---Luis Figo, POR

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Biggest shocks:
1. Ghana beating Nedved and co. 2-0
2. Australia's victory over Japan (deserved)
3. The Saudis getting a point after being whipping boys for sol long
4. The Serbs being rubbish
5. England being rubbish (but lucky)
6. The US getting a draw against Italy
7. The Germans actually being pretty good
8. France getting no more than a draw against Switzerland

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Pleasant surprises:
1. Ecuador
2. Trinidad and Tobago
3. Australia

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Most disappointing teams:
1. Serbia
2. France
3. Ukraine
4. England
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Best performances by a young player (21 and under):
I'm going with Cristiano for this. Torres is 22 and I still haven't seen enough of Messi or Rooney at this tournament. Fabregas is good and there are some bright English talents who are even younger than Rooney (but will they get a game). In order:

1.Cristiano Ronaldo, POR
2. Lukas Podolski, GER
3. Luis Valenica, ECU

Then there's Ghana's Gyan Asamoah who looks impressive. By the end of the tournament, Messi or Rooney may likely top my list.

[blckhaze]

messi will do well come the knockout phase, as a sub he extremely dangerous, so even if h edoesnt start he can be a big impact. i don think rooney is ready to play like england wants him to, and he could end up being a draw back for em. they should be happy with beckham playing well.

The USA-italy match was ruined by the referee, but im proud of USA for holding out for the draw (still wish that shot by Beasley counted. i yelled so hard, my girl thought i hurt myself). now at least they have a shot at making it out of the groups stage, altough they wont get much further than that.

Im most dissappointed in Ronaldo from brazil. basic no show on a other wise spirited and gifted team.

France is too damn old and thierry henry cant score when hes the only one attacking with any pace. hes good, but not that good.

alos the so called "group of death" was totally overbuilt. serbia & montinegro left there game back home, and ivory coast was just overmatched, although they fought hard, they couldnt hang this year. it will be very interesting with the cup in South africa in 2010, the african teams are better than expected and only getting better as more and more play in the top european leagues.


GO USA :P

[TomSelis]

I agree with those cards, they were bullshit. It seemed like the refs were giving the US a hard time. They really should've ended that game with 3 points instead of 1.

[timxxx]

Update best so far

Best Match - Czech Republic v Ghana

Best Goal - Cambiasso of Argentina

Best Team - Argentina

Best Player - Essien (a toss up between him or Riquelme)

[OlenkaDC]

Best Match: Portugal vs Holland.
Best Goal: Maxi Rodriguez (Argentina).

[blckhaze]

best go definitely to maxi rodriguez of Argentina, with joel cole's goal just slightly behind. MR's is ahead cause he used his left foot when his rightfooted. best game definitel mexico vs. argentina. that game could have been 6-5 or even had gone to penalties which would have made it more insane. Best player, joe cole. he creating for an england team than truly need it. best team argentina. great combo of offense and defense, finesse and power. have a great chance to win it all if they get past Germany.

[hal3000]

Argentina go home
Who´s next

54 * 74 - 1990 = 2006

Germany wins the Cup

[TomSelis]

England is Out!!!

[juvemerda]

Francia-Brasile-1-0 (gol di Henry)...Brasile GAME OVER

Zidane is magic