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New Zealand Men's U-17s

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Boring game, so much about playing attacking football etc promised by the coaching staff prior to the game.

We only ever looked like we were playing for the draw.

Happy we got through, but if anyone watched the last 10 mins of that game to see what the beautiful game is about will now watch rugby.

Horrible, horrible game.

yeah, the last 10 were not good to watch. Except that it was a NZ team that had put itself into a position to be able to play like that at the end of a game in order to progress to the next stage.- who'd of thunk it, huh?

Bring on the next round!

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

SWEET 16 BABY!!!!!!

CELEBRATE IT!!!!!!!!!!!

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

.. good point about NZ controlling the game at th endphoenix rising2011-06-26 13:00:22

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Enough with the negativity, we should be very proud of a 1-1-1 record against three very good teams

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Not a good game to watch ove rthe last 15 minutes but one of the more mature Nz peformances I have seen. They knew that a draw would get them through so didn't do anything silly and just kept possesion for as long as they needed to.

I have been impressed with some of the players so far. The right back if he keeps developing is destined for a pro contract somewhere & the Keeper is going to be picked up by someone at somes stage, he is class.

Well done boys (and the coaching staff).

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Buffon II wrote:

Through.

I guess ramon was the reason the team made it through in 09 as well?

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Stack wrote:

Buffon II wrote:

Through.

I guess ramon was the reason the team made it through in 09 as well?

Pipe down sunshine, you didn't even know we made it through in 09 till i mentioned it

Three for me, and two for them.

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

TouchMe wrote:

Boring game, so much about playing attacking football etc promised by the coaching staff prior to the game.

We only ever looked like we were playing for the draw.

Happy we got through, but if anyone watched the last 10 mins of that game to see what the beautiful game is about will now watch rugby.

Horrible, horrible game.

Agree. Rubbish football. Watch the media pore scorn on our football after that performance.

Heads would roll if that had been a rugby match.

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

well done to our lads, the sending off helped but we did well across the three games and now face a tough game whoever we end up playing (must admit niether Germany nor Mexico - in their den - appeal)

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Got to say well down Kazakhstan for winning the group. They were my pick to finish bottom when at the start. Makes our first up win all the more impressive considering they went on to beat two very top teams. Go the Kazaks!

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

NHpeter wrote:

Do we know who we would play if we finished 3rd?

Japan

Just to clarify, as I saw other posts saying Mexico or Japan - winner of group B (Japan) plays against A/C/D 3, and since groups A and C are the ones from which third placed teams haven't qualified from, Japan plays the third placed team from our group. So they get either us or US.el grapadura2011-06-26 13:10:26

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Footpaul wrote:

Uzbeks*

Three for me, and two for them.

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

scribbler wrote:

TouchMe wrote:

Boring game, so much about playing attacking football etc promised by the coaching staff prior to the game.

We only ever looked like we were playing for the draw.

Happy we got through, but if anyone watched the last 10 mins of that game to see what the beautiful game is about will now watch rugby.

Horrible, horrible game.

Agree. Rubbish football. Watch the media pore scorn on our football after that performance.

Heads would roll if that had been a rugby match.

Meh, most rugby matches resemble the last 15 minutes of that game to me.

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

scribbler wrote:

TouchMe wrote:

Boring game, so much about playing attacking football etc promised by the coaching staff prior to the game.

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We only ever looked like we were playing for the draw.

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Happy we got through, but if anyone watched the last 10 mins of that game to see what the beautiful game is about will now watch rugby.

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Horrible, horrible game.

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Agree. Rubbish football. Watch the media pore scorn on our football after that performance.ï¿½

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Heads would roll if that had been a rugby match.

well, yes it certainly looked sweaty out there (or have I misundertood again?)

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

scribbler wrote:

TouchMe wrote:

Boring game, so much about playing attacking football etc promised by the coaching staff prior to the game.

We only ever looked like we were playing for the draw.

Happy we got through, but if anyone watched the last 10 mins of that game to see what the beautiful game is about will now watch rugby.

Horrible, horrible game.

Agree. Rubbish football. Watch the media pore scorn on our football after that performance.

Heads would roll if that had been a rugby match.

It was tactical football and thats was what we needed to play. The boys knew what they had to do and did it. If it was a one off game you would be right in complaining but this was a cup game and we did what we had to.

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Game will be...

11am Thursday v Japan if NZ are drawn third in group

8am Friday v probably Germany if NZ are drawn second in group

liverpoolfan12011-06-26 13:14:05

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Buffon II wrote:

Footpaul wrote:

Uzbeks*

I'm always mixing up my Stans. Alright, go the Uzbeks! Back to bed for me...

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Buffon II wrote:

Stack wrote:

Buffon II wrote:

Through.

I guess ramon was the reason the team made it through in 09 as well?

Pipe down sunshine, you didn't even know we made it through in 09 till i mentioned it

Funny how the memory blanks bad stuff out...

Pipe down? ha the funniest bit of muppetry I have read in here in ages was your "Its all down to Ramon" drivel. Actually come to think of it, most of your stuff in here is utter drivel, great comedy relief.

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

just noticed that TV1 are advertising an hour long FIFA U17 highlights package at 4pm this arvo

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Stack wrote:

Buffon II wrote:

Stack wrote:

Buffon II wrote:

Through.

I guess ramon was the reason the team made it through in 09 as well?

Pipe down sunshine, you didn't even know we made it through in 09 till i mentioned it

Yep. I then agreed with Smithy that others have brought plenty to the team setup as well, but think Ramon brings in a whole new perspective and different experience. You chose to overlook that and attack me personally though, so well done

Three for me, and two for them.

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

liverpoolfan1 wrote:

Game will be...

11am Thursday v Japan if NZ are drawn third in group

8am Friday v probably Germany if NZ are drawn second in group

wont we rather be third then?

The draw woulf of been made by now i guess.

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

It's choosing the lesser evil really. Both have been top class at this tournament.

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Anyone know when we find out what place we get?

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Looks like we won the raffle..

http://www.fifa.com/u17worldcup/standings/index.htmlTraitor2011-06-26 13:28:34

"Sharing rewards the weak"- Steven Colbert

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

KiwiChick1 wrote:

Anyone know when we find out what place we get?

All whites facebook said they'd update asap

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Traitor wrote:

Looks like we won the raffle..

http://www.fifa.com/u17worldcup/standings/index.html

I think the table looked like that right after the final whistle, so doesn't reflect the drawing of lots yet. Could be wrong though

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Traitor wrote:

Looks like we won the raffle..

http://www.fifa.com/u17worldcup/standings/index.html

Hasn't been done yet. That's alphabetical.

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

[QUOTE=Traitor]
Looks like we won the raffle..

http://www.fifa.com/u17worldcup/standings/index.html[/QUOTE]

No, thats just Alphabetical order

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Traitor wrote:

Looks like we won the raffle..

http://www.fifa.com/u17worldcup/standings/index.html

think that just still going in alphabetical order. could be wrong tho

Calling all fans in Japan, come down and support the mighty nix in Osaka

http://www.facebook.com/WellingtonPhoenixClubMembersSupportersGroupOsaka

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

[QUOTE=Traitor]
Looks like we won the raffle..

http://www.fifa.com/u17worldcup/standings/index.html[/QUOTE]

That's just on alphabetical order, don't think it's been drawn yet...

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Highlight for me was the Mexican crowd jeering the yanks through their national anthem, everytime they fouled one of us, everytime they took a goal kick and that red card. Oh and Ole'ing us when stringing together passes, that was awesome.

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

AJ13 wrote:

i thought it was just everytime they had the ball lol

Calling all fans in Japan, come down and support the mighty nix in Osaka

http://www.facebook.com/WellingtonPhoenixClubMembersSupportersGroupOsaka

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

http://www.fifa.com/u17worldcup/matches/round=255973/match=300151829/summary.html

According to the bottom of that article the draw is at 8.45pm local time, so 10 more minutes

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

yep great fun today, but hope we don't face a stadium of them seriously supporting their lot against us

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

el grapadura wrote:

NHpeter wrote:

Do we know who we would play if we finished 3rd?

Yep, that was me ... sorry. Mexico not an option (thankfully).

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Traitor wrote:

Looks like we won the raffle..

http://www.fifa.com/u17worldcup/standings/index.html

No mate, I think that's just alphabetical.....

"Sharing rewards the weak"- Steven Colbert

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Traitor wrote:

Looks like we won the raffle..

http://www.fifa.com/u17worldcup/standings/index.html

No mate, I think that's just alphabetical.....

Calling all fans in Japan, come down and support the mighty nix in Osaka

http://www.facebook.com/WellingtonPhoenixClubMembersSupportersGroupOsaka

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

how long does a draw take...

Calling all fans in Japan, come down and support the mighty nix in Osaka

http://www.facebook.com/WellingtonPhoenixClubMembersSupportersGroupOsaka

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Depends on how many papers you use...

"Sharing rewards the weak"- Steven Colbert

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Traitor wrote:

Depends on how many papers you use...

knowing fifa about 100, but only 3 have names on them

Calling all fans in Japan, come down and support the mighty nix in Osaka

http://www.facebook.com/WellingtonPhoenixClubMembersSupportersGroupOsaka