Segunda B - The death of the triplete dream for the Other Teams... thread.

jfcule · Nov 17, 2009

Well, I liked this one. Thanks to Richarded for the title.

Continued from the previous OTT

Carry on.

os_mutante · Nov 17, 2009

Huge games tomorrow. Anyone want to pick any upsets?

I think Portugal might be in trouble.

jfcule · Nov 17, 2009

os_mutante said: ↑

Huge games tomorrow. Anyone want to pick any upsets?

I think Portugal might be in trouble.
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They were really, really lucky in the first game.

unclesox · Nov 17, 2009

For some reason, the Algeria-Egypt playoff has most of my attention. Could be a better tussle off the pitch but I'll be hoping Algeria win out on it.

Bosnia-Portugal ... Hoping for Bosnia, but I think Portugal will get an early away goal and that will be enough.

Ukraine-Greece ... couldn't care less but I'll take Ukraine at home.

Slovenia-Russia ... the tournament would be better if Russia went through, but I'm hoping my Köln boys Brecko and Novakovic will be on the big stage next summer.

France-Ireland ... Heads will roll if France don't complete the job. A bit tough on Ireland who have done well in this campaign.

Uruguay-Costa Rica ... Los Ticos blew their chance in front of their home support. Can't see the Los Charrúas doing the same.

os_mutante · Nov 17, 2009

That Algeria-Egypt tilt is a spicy one, isn't it? I heard on the Guardian podcast that the Algerians who claimed that their bus was attacked prior to the match this weekend were making it up.

os_mutante · Nov 18, 2009

In honor of WC2010 qualification ending tomorrow, a quiz...

http://www.sporcle.com/games/happyjoe5/worldcuptop4

inswinger · Nov 18, 2009

^^^ I got 65/72.
(it was hard remembering that some countries no longer exist or have changed names over history)

os_mutante · Nov 18, 2009

Tsk tsk tsk, and this from a well traveled man.

So... in the Egypt/Algeria match, it's halftime and Algeria are up one from a badass goal: from center midfield about 35m out, it's lobbed over to the right side of the box where Anthar Yahia smashes it first time and hits the underside of the crossbar on the near side and in.

Second half should be crazy!

jfcule · Nov 18, 2009

Check out this picture today on Marca.com:

No real explanation for it, it just says it was after a press conference in Rome.

El Dalai Lama posó con una bandera del Barcelona después de una conferencia de prensa en Roma.
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NYfan · Nov 18, 2009

It appears that Greece scored to go up 0-1 and Egypt tied up the game in the second half.

EDIT: Did Egypt tie it up? I'm confused by the ESPN Soccernet website.

os_mutante · Nov 18, 2009

Rumors of an Egyptian equalizer were greatly exaggerated. Algeria are going to the World Cup, and the place erupts.

unclesox · Nov 18, 2009

Algerian keeper Fawzi Chaouchi was nails in goal. Made a couple of crucial saves. Algerian defence in general was quality. And Yahia's goal was certainly worthy of qualification. Well done Algeria.
But have to feel a bit sad for Egypt. Two-time defending African champs simply struggle to reach the big stage. 31-year old Mohamed Abutrika will likely be added to the list of quality players to have never played a World Cup match.

unclesox · Nov 18, 2009

jfcule said: ↑

Check out this picture today on Marca.com:

No real explanation for it, it just says it was after a press conference in Rome.
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Any truth to the rumor that after being presented with the scarf he asked to kiss the hand of one Don Iniesta? "Where is lo ******** Crack?" I believe was the direct quote. Someone please confirm or deny.

os_mutante · Nov 18, 2009

Greece are in!
Ireland have equalized!
Slovenia scores!

inswinger · Nov 18, 2009

...aaaand Portugal goes up 1-0 at Bosnia-Herz. (2-0 on agg.) (not exclamation point-worthy)

inswinger · Nov 18, 2009

omg, robbie keane absolutely blew a 1v1 on the keeper to put Ireland up 2-0 and basically kill off the frogs. (73'). Trappattoni is having a coronary on the sidelines.

Hendrixforpope · Nov 18, 2009

If France-Ireland remains tied on aggregate (1 - 1), do they go to extra-time or straight to penalties?

EDIT: My stream just pointed out that it will go to extra-time if the score remains the same.

inswinger · Nov 18, 2009

holy guacamole: Slovenia in, Russia out on away goals! Russia finished with 9 men...

edit: Hendrix, I think there's XT before PKs. We're deep into injury time now.

Hendrixforpope · Nov 18, 2009

Extra-time in France.

os_mutante · Nov 18, 2009

Russia went down in flames.

I was screaming for Henry to get pulled out for Benzema (for selfish reasons of course ) but Malouda came on for Gourcuff instead. Domenech must hate Karim or something.

inswinger · Nov 18, 2009

os_mutante said: ↑

Russia went down in flames.

I was screaming for Henry to get pulled out for Benzema (for selfish reasons of course ) but Malouda came on for Gourcuff instead. Domenech must hate Karim or something.
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...or Domenech is a cretin.

I think there's plenty of evidence for the latter.

Now what's with these French jerseys and the built-in man-bra (or: bro)?

Gilmango · Nov 18, 2009

Setanta announcers are really tearing France (and Henry) a new one, has it been that bad, I started streaming late.

Only 2 spots left - this game and the Tico vs. Beefpoop one later.

Hendrixforpope · Nov 18, 2009

Henry must have not had a very impressive game because the commentators were bashing on him.

It would be stunning if France were to not make the World Cup.

Hendrixforpope · Nov 18, 2009

France could have had a penalty

Gilmango · Nov 18, 2009

no penalty??????? what???