2014 FIFA World Cup™ Quarter-Finals: France vs Germany|Fri, Jul 4, 12:00 PMET

Borussia · Jul 5, 2014

FiveXChampion said: ↑

As a matter of fact, I've seen third division games in Brazil sharper than this crap.
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Well, maybe South Americans are better prepared for playing at noon time under such weather conditions. For European teams, it's obviously not that easy.

Christina99 said: ↑

why did this match looked like a meaningless friendly?
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I don't think "Argentina vs Switzerland" was more exciting (except for the last couple of minutes in extra-time).

Borussia · Jul 5, 2014

waitforit said: ↑

I feel bad for Germany fans. I really do. Since 2002 they always reached a semifinal (except Euro 2004). 4 world cups and 2 Euros they did that and never won

I think the "win the trophy then suck at the next one" is the better deal
If they win I guess all is forgotten

They are Barca of world football. If you beat them you win*, but unlike Barca they won 0 trophies
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I suppose many fans of other countries would be very happy to reach a semi-final for the 4th time in a row. ;-))

waitforit · Jul 5, 2014

Borussia said: ↑

I suppose many fans of other countries would be very happy to reach a semi-final for the 4th time in a row. ;-))
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Sure but once a while a win would help. Frankly to be always so close would bother me

Borussia · Jul 5, 2014

waitforit said: ↑

Sure but once a while a win would help. Frankly to be always so close would bother me
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Well, it's not like Germany hasn't won it yet. What shall the Dutch say? ;-))

magisterlucius · Jul 5, 2014

This match was a lot like I thought it would be but I didn't expect it to be á la main so early. 1-0 is difficult because you aren't that far out of it so no need for change for the offense. For the defense 1-0 is uncomfortable and something to defend with your life. As the minutes started to add up Deschamps was bon gré, mal gré and then it was too late. C'est la vie France. Bon voyage!

jerrito · Jul 6, 2014

magisterlucius said: ↑

This match was a lot like I thought it would be but I didn't expect it to be á la main so early. 1-0 is difficult because you aren't that far out of it so no need for change for the offense. For the defense 1-0 is uncomfortable and something to defend with your life. As the minutes started to add up Deschamps was bon gré, mal gré and then it was too late. C'est la vie France. Bon voyage!
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Yes. And I would also take a large amount of confidence that France are building, and have perhaps erased the memory of 2010, something my country could not do.

magisterlucius · Jul 6, 2014

I like the direction France is going. They are a very strong team now and I think they are only going to be better. I was really happy to see the team unity because that was something I feel was holding this team down for way too long. I only saw the Italy v. England match at this WC and have to say that it was one of the best match at this WC. Italy also looked very good at the Euros. I have never cheered for Italy in my life but couldn't help but doing so during the Euros and this WC. It will take time to adjust for Italy and I am confident that the results will come but first let us see how Italy deals with replacing some of their key but aging pieces.

jerrito · Jul 6, 2014

magisterlucius said: ↑

I like the direction France is going. They are a very strong team now and I think they are only going to be better. A was really happy to see the team unity because that was something I feel was holding this team down for way too long. I only saw the Italy v. England match at this WC and have to say that it was one of the best match at this WC. Italy also looked very good at the Euros. I have never cheered for Italy in my life but couldn't help but doing so during the Euros and this WC. It will take time to adjust for Italy and I am confident that the results will come but first let us see how Italy deals with replacing some of their key but aging pieces.
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That is why we are trying to bring you to our side!

magisterlucius · Jul 6, 2014

Funny, Jerrito. I am always on the side of well played exciting football. I just hope Italy is patient with the results. I think the results will come but I fear Italy will revert to its nasty, snide side before it happens. I look forward to Italy winning something the right way. BTW respect to Baggio, what a wonderful human being.