Official England vs Portugal Live PBP Thread- AIM Chat Info [R]

[ursula]

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England vs Portugal
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July 1 - Gelsenkirchen (http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/06/en/w/bracket.html)
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[Renegade of Funk]

So ********ing ready for this!

I am jacked up!

[skip1969]

rooney alone up front. gulp.

[Jerlon]

I know this might be an obvious question... But im stuck at work and dieing because the game isn't on ESPN360. Any links to a feed?

[riverplate]

You can listen to an audio feed here:

http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2006260665,00.html

[Renegade of Funk]

YEAH, Wayne. Crank it up, son!

[Sion]

great stuff

[skip1969]

shot by rooney on goal. shot by ronaldo. easily saved by the keepers.

[Renegade of Funk]

I know this might be an obvious question... But im stuck at work and dieing because the game isn't on ESPN360. Any links to a feed?

0-0, in the 13th minute.

Both sides look strong, England with organized attack today - a bit more of the possession. Portgual has also had some nice build ups and some dangerous looking shots.

Both teams look on a mission - seems like setting up for well fought, professional match. 'Two big powers'...

Oh, did Portugal just miss a chance...

[Let us know when you got the feed going]

[Renegade of Funk]

By the way, I like how this match is being called so far. Exaggerated flops are being ignored.

[billgrant88]

By the way, I like how this match is being called so far. Exaggerated flops are being ignored.
Unless performed by one Mr Figo

[bond284]

Yea I agree, good calls. Right now though, I don't see Portugal winning. They don't seem to be producing anything, and they keep losing the ball with amature mistakes. England was really the last team i wanted to see portugal play to be quite honest. Euro 2004 rematches if you ask me.

[Renegade of Funk]

Unless performed by one Mr Figo

True...

[riverplate]

Terry gets a yellow. Out for the next match.

[Fan123]

Why does England commit more fouls than Portugal already?

[topcow]

wow, 4-5-1 vs 4-5-1, can this game be any more boring?

[bond284]

England can afford to play a more physical game. I lost count how many players on portugal are playing on yellow cards.

[Renegade of Funk]

wow, 4-5-1 vs 4-5-1, can this game be any more boring?

I don't feel like the teams are bunkering in, but definitely have settled into (less exciting) controlled midfield build ups, looking for ways through.

Only Ronaldo and Rooney have looked dangerous.

For England, I'm worried that they're backsliding to the long ball again.

Haven't heard Becks' name called in about 20 minutes. Is he on the pitch? :D

[patface]

i Mean.. whats going on here???

England hasn't played 1 good half since this WC has started. They're definately do for an excellent game but I dont think this is it.

Rooney needs some help upfront.

[glennaldo_sf]

I know that it's a bit early for predictions like this but I can see this game going to penalties like yesterday... a tense first half... both teams score in the second .. 1-1 after 120 then pens.