[NSR] El Aguante Puma

[BigSoccer Bot]

"Muchos sabemos que éste puede ser nuestro último Mundial", señaló.

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[BigSoccer Bot]

También asistieron al encuentro viejas glorias, incluido Hugo Porta.

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[elbp]

This is the thread for El Aguante Puma, that is, to support our national rugby team. I am not a rugby guy (saying that I used to play "tocata" would probably be an insult) but I follow the Pumas, especially since 1999. Although most of them are professionals rather than amateur, I think they still have that amateur spirit and desire to breakthrough. We are respected, we are actually 5 or 6th in the World rankings and we have a unique opportunity to keep it going.

http://www.lanacion.com.ar/anexos/imagen/07/714378.JPG

It's going to be difficult but The Pumas have the skill, quality, and mental strength to beat both France and Ireland. It's likely that much of the Pumas future in the RWC will be decided after tonight's opening match against France. If they lose, they will probably face the All Blacks in the quarters (provided the Pumas beat Ireland later in the group stage). If they win, they have a fantastic opportunity to make it to the semis. We'll see how it goes.

I'll kick myself for not having made a slot in my agenda for this event, and it's a shame that being so close to France, I wont be able to be there supporting. But I'am sure there'll be plenty of Argie support down there.

I am sure you'll be able to watch it somehow. The official site is

http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/
http://weblogs.clarin.com/mundial-de-rugby/archives/los_elegidos/ (El Plantel)

Vamos Pumas Car.ajo !!!

[argentine soccer fan]

I don't think they have much of a chance against France, and especially with all the injuries they have. But the key match is Ireland. The Irish are tough, but I think the Pumas can beat them. Also, they shouldn't overlook Georgia, they play decent rugby over there.

[bosterosoy]

Vamos Pumas ************!!!!!!!!!!!!

[argentine soccer fan]

Wow! Strong start for Los Pumas. They're up 17-6 early. Lets see if they can keep it up.

[elbp]

Well, well, well. The Pumas are not playing an awesome match but they came out all guns blazing. That's the attitude man! They are scrambling and hustling for every ball, they are quick, they are fiery, what more can you ask??? Two more tries guys, please and the match is over.

France will improve in the 2nd half, that's almost sure. And they will probably score one or two tries, so the Pumas must keep their cool in the first 10-15 minutes. It's gonna be very close in the end and we must try to be ahead by at least 7 points (you know, referees may be prone to sway to the home side).

The best moment so far: when the Pumas sang the National Anthem. It was very emotional, some of the younger Pumas were shedding their tears but that's the way you sing and feel (palito para otro seleccionado...)

Aguante Pumas y que victoria que seria. Ojala loco!!!!!

[elbp]

Ganaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamoooooooooooooooooos Carrrrrrrrrrraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaajjjjjjjjjjazzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzoooooo

argentinaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaazoooooooooooooooooooo pumaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa


PUMA PUMA PUMA...HUEVO HUEVO HUEVO

[elciclon]

vamos todavia, los huevos que ponen los pumas i los chicos de basquet son mas que los de futbol que aprendan,

[elbp]

OFF-TOPIC: My line-up for the Football World Cup 2010


Luis Scola

Leo Gutierrez - El Gordo Roncero - Mario Ledesma - Pepe Sanchez

Nani Corleto - Chapu Nocioni - Ficha Pichot

Manu "El Mago" Ginobili

Delfino - El Ninja Todeschini



Huevos seguro que no faltan...Lo que jugo el Gordo Roncero hoy! No le hizo asco a nada, se paraba, se levantaba, los pumas defendieron un drive de Francia por casi 5 minutos a 1 metro del ingoal Puma, absolutamente increible. Orgulloso. Mas alla de la victoria, que para mi no fue tan inesperada, si se tiene en cuenta la historia reciente contra los frenchute, uno siempre sabe que estos tipos dejan todo en la cancha. Y no solo lo dicen para el casette.

[bosterosoy]

vamos todavia, los huevos que ponen los pumas i los chicos de basquet son mas que los de futbol que aprendan,

Que Toman Notas

VAMOOOOOOOOOOOOOS PUMAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSS

[BigSoccer Bot]

Argentina silenció a Francia en un auténtico terremoto en el partido inaugural del Mundial (12-17), que comenzó convulsionado por la victoria de los Pumas ante un equipo local que se rindió ante el poderío albiceleste.

More... (http://www.elcolombiano.com.co/BancoConocimiento/O/olfd_argentinasilencioafranciasenmundialderugby_efe_jlopa_07092007/olfd_argentinasilencioafranciasenmundialderugby_efe_jlopa_07092007.asp?CodSeccion=47)

[argentine soccer fan]

What an amazing upset. I still don't believe it. I know we can beat France, but at their home in the world cup and with all the injuries, that was amazing.

[argentine soccer fan]

Pumas stun France in shock win.


http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/07092007/58/world-cup-pumas-stun-france-shock-win.html

[Blitzwing]

Well hopefully they will finally get some recognition now both from the IRB and Argentine public, the Pumas are a world class team in rugby but they are consistantly ignored for a place in a big tournament.

[smd9]

Well hopefully they will finally get some recognition now both from the IRB and Argentine public, the Pumas are a world class team in rugby but they are consistantly ignored for a place in a big tournament.



I talked my cousin (whom lives in Argentina) after the Argentina - France match, and he said the majority of the Argentines were tuned in to the match. He said it was similar to a world cup soccer type atmosphere.:D

I couldn't believe it, but he said the city was at stand still during the match.

[RacingGirl]

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Someone uploaded the whole game on youtube. This is the very emotional anthem part.

[argentine soccer fan]

Well hopefully they will finally get some recognition now both from the IRB and Argentine public, the Pumas are a world class team in rugby but they are consistantly ignored for a place in a big tournament.

Yes. Hopefully they can keep it up and get some respect. If they can win the group, and maybe even make the semis, that would be awesome.

I would like to see the Pumas invited to join the three nations tournament (held yearly between New Zealand, Australia, South Africa). Make it the four nations tournament, with all the good teams from the southern hemisphere.

Los Pumas might have a tough time at first, but they've proven they can play tough against the best, and the tough competition would help them move up to the top level.

[bosterosoy]

argentina is now ranked #4 by IRB.

Their behind Australia, NZ and South Africa

[BigSoccer Bot]

Habrá siete variantes respecto de la formación que debutó con un éxito ante Francia.

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