Costa Rica got in the Italians faces, didn't let them pass the ball because of the closing down and disrupting the Italian tactics! Simples!OK really got me with that one
The reason I believe, that no one really fancies a European side to win. Obviously, the Brazilians, Argentinians, and other South American countries are historically favourites to win. There has never been a European side that has won in South America! The only one I believe that can technically can win is Germany. Depends how the draw goes for them. The Dutch are notorious runners ups or do well but just miss out. Maybe one day? Russia 2018?Everyone is VERY quiet about Holland, my choice, as South Africa cant play Soccer ( I guess like, Japan, England, Australia etc)![]()
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Chile impressed me in their game the other evening. They marked their opponents sooooo closely, they didn't get a chance to play well.The reason I believe, that no one really fancies a European side to win. Obviously, the Brazilians, Argentinians, and other South American countries are historically favourites to win. There has never been a European side that has won in South America! The only one I believe that can technically can win is Germany. Depends how the draw goes for them. The Dutch are notorious runners ups or do well but just miss out. Maybe one day? Russia 2018?
Dark horse France!
Outsiders Chile?
Big upset. Belgium?
I still think Brazil will win, they will get through group stages and then will have to perform, and then they will just scrape through maybe on pens and because they are the hosts, will just be good enough.
I was at a match (2010) where Messi scored 4...now that was a long journey home.Yet another South American side wins! The Argies just about won, with a last minute bit of genius by the worlds best player!
Can the Germans progress?
Can an African country defy the odds and beat them?
Its such a nice place why did you not stay ?I was at a match (2010) where Messi scored 4...now that was a long journey home.
because we weren't that happy at losing and we had a flight home that night!Its such a nice place why did you not stay ?
What a great game, 5 goals with half an hour to go!