Is this official or BS + sarcastic spirit? If it's official then it's really unfair and probably Colombia will risk some sanctions if not by FIFA by football fans. In anycase if both Japan and Colombia win theirs first two matches it will be an important and real match.
yeh, not saying your lying @crzdcolombian but can you please give a source for this and elaborate a bit more regarding this comment: "our coach said he wants to rest the starters against Japan so they are ready for the next round that is Italy or Uruguay.."
Debatable. There were same problems with some teams tactically playing weakened teams in the Premier League, but it's been legalised now. Making strategies and substitution is part of tactics, but so is team management and selection especially in tournaments, where your options are limited.
Japan has some injuries to some players too like Colombia plus some players are not in good form with their club.
One thing for certain. The japanese media should not report this once they get heed of it: "our coach said he wants to rest the starters against Japan so they are ready for the next round that is Italy or Uruguay.." could affect the minds of the players
Any team with ambition of going deep in the tournament will usually rest some of their best players in the 3rd group game if they've assured 2nd round qualification already. So hearing that from Colombia is no surprise. If Japan win both the 1st 2 games I'd like them to rest some players also for the 3rd group game.
Last press conference our coach had he specifically mentioned Japan and resting our starters depending on results. He said we will play 2 friendlys and that we will train in Argentina. I have No reason to BS you. If I find it I will post it http://www.eltiempo.com/deportes/futbol/rueda-de-prensa-de-jose-pekerman_13844155-4 Google translate it's bolded where it says japan. I hope we can give Falcao some minutes this game.
Japan vs ivory coast- Japan [wins] 3-2 Japan vs greece- Japan [draws] 0-0 Japan vs colombia- Japan [draws] 2-2
Hey guys, stop. I'm not an idiot (someone here think I am I know): I'm not saying Colombia MUST NOT rest players in an eventually useless third match against Japan, even Zac did it in Asian Cup 2011 against Saudi Arabia and JNT u20 too at the Oly, it's "normal". What's not "normal" and totally unfair is the manager say it publicly and officially. The same manager undervalued Ivory Coast and Greece (cuz he think they will lose for sure) and Japan too cuz if Japan will win the first two matches it will be a real match to eventually avoid the tougher opponent from the other group (maybe an inspired Uruguay). That's my favored scenario.
It's also a matter of who we want to play in the knockout rounds. Colombias coach just said he wants to go into the Japan game already qualified. He never said we will win all our games or dismantle any of the teams in our group. Just he wants everyone to play and to go into the last game with chances. Also you realize finishing first and all the other favorites going the way they should. Next Round if Vs Italy Vs Brazil Vs Spain Vs Germany or Argentina!!!!!!! Finishing 2nd might not be such a bad thing
i agree its unfair. but humans are hypocrites. since its benefits japan. i will be hypocritical and ignore that its unfair and take it. when you know your opposing teams would also play dirty
It's not like we are going to let you win. Our 2nd string is very strong as well Arias -RB starter for PSV Cristian Zapata - AC Milan CB Balanta - CB of River plate wanted by Barca and many of the top teams in Europe Quintero - at Porto our next #10 Jackson Martinez - portals main striker over 20 goals this season wanted by all the big clubs and cost 30-40 million euro Bacca - scored over 20 goals for Sevilla this season Adrian Ramos - one of the top scorers in Germany and just got bought by Dortund. Potentially Falcao as we won't risk him the 1st 2 games. You guys don't really play dirty and I can see our coach bringing him on in the 2nd half.
Pekerman never said he would rest starters against Japan. He said that given everything goes right, he welcomes the options that winning the first 2 games will give him. Personally, I dont know that we will even win the first two, im thinking we come out of it with 4 points and go at Japan with our main guys. BTW I enjoy watching your NT, the japan game is the one I am most looking forward to.
you seem like a japan supported. why do you think japan will lose all games, i would expect you to be optimistic
If this does happen, then my edited predictions: Japan 2-2 Ivory Coast Japan 3-1 Greece Japan 0-0 Colombia
i just rewatched all 90 mins of japan vs australia world cup qualifying match, which japan luckily drew 1-1. I just realised, japan is really crap sometimes. and if they play like they did against australia that day. they will most likely lose ALL 3 world cup matches !
You mean like during the Confederation Cup? But if Japan plays as good as it did against Italy, Japan might win ALL 3 matches.
I would not expect much in that regard. It's been closer to 100 years since most of their families left Japan and while I'm sure they still have many "Japanese" traditions, they probably self-identify as Brazilian (as well they should.) FWIW there was a wave of Brazilian-Japanese immigrants to Japan a decade or so ago, but that seems to have gone generally bad and I imagine there is probably negative opinions about it in Brazil.
They make up 1% of brazils population. so count for about 3 million people there ! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_Brazilian
Never watched an anime named Michiko to Hatchin? There must be a lot of "Michiko Malandro" or "Satoshi Batista" brazilians out there in Brazil then why not hope for a home-like support? I'll add: take Tulio with the squad even not as a player but like an ambassador.