I just hope for fewer than 3 red cards.
Tahiti got thumped 7-0 by Chile U20 in a friendly yesterday. It could be really ugly at the Confeds.
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Tahiti got thumped 7-0 by Chile U20 in a friendly yesterday. It could be really ugly at the Confeds.
I thought I read that they had won a game prior to that. Yes, yes it will be rather ugly. I remember talking to someone at Oceania six months ago saying where is the lead up games against international opposition for them and why isn't Oceania helping them out with games (excluding WC qualifiers).
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Tahiti got thumped 7-0 by Chile U20 in a friendly yesterday. It could be really ugly at the Confeds.
I thought I read that they had won a game prior to that. Yes, yes it will be rather ugly. I remember talking to someone at Oceania six months ago saying where is the lead up games against international opposition for them and why isn't Oceania helping them out with games (excluding WC qualifiers).
They beat UDC U20s (who were without their national U20 players) and a second division team.
Chile U20s are getting ready for the U20 World Cup, Tahiti really had no chance against them.
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Tahiti got thumped 7-0 by Chile U20 in a friendly yesterday. It could be really ugly at the Confeds.
I thought I read that they had won a game prior to that. Yes, yes it will be rather ugly. I remember talking to someone at Oceania six months ago saying where is the lead up games against international opposition for them and why isn't Oceania helping them out with games (excluding WC qualifiers).
They beat UDC U20s (who were without their national U20 players) and a second division team.
Chile U20s are getting ready for the U20 World Cup, Tahiti really had no chance against them.
Is the confed being televised? im guessing not seens we arent there?
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SOunds like they will. Last I heard an announcement was due shortly.
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Whats the odds on Spain thrashing Australia's world record thumping of American Samoa?
I'd get on it.
We will never fully decide who has won the football.
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I seriously doubt that, seeing as Spain are boring to watch. And don't play with a striker.
Probably be 1-0.
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American Samoa are another whole level below Tahiti. The likes of Fiji and New Caledonia often put 8 or so goals past them
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Tahiti will be pumped by at least 5-6 id say. Dont see teams pushing for embarrassment
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Chile U20's beat Tahiti 7-0 today. Can't wait to see what Spain do to them.
You seem really determined to see Spain absolutely piss all over them.
Personally i hope Tahiti do well.
This. They are there because they deserve to be - it is not their fault we fucked the whole thing up. Instead of looking petty we should be hoping they do well
Oh, the way I feel about Tahiti is completely because of the manner Tahiti conducted themselves in the Stage 3 qualifier against us in Christchurch. Their actions were disgraceful, and have no place in football at all.
This has nothing to do with our failure at the Nations Cup at all, because as you said, it's not their fault that we fucked up against NC.
Yellow Fever - Misery loves company
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Tahiti will be pumped by at least 5-6 id say. Dont see teams pushing for embarrassment
Yeah, I think teams may ease off after securing the points.
Could be interesting if goal difference becomes important in the final round, that's when things could get really embarrasing.
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Tahiti will be pumped by at least 5-6 id say. Dont see teams pushing for embarrassment
Yeah, I think teams may ease off after securing the points.
Could be interesting if goal difference becomes important in the final round, that's when things could get really embarrasing.
Yeah, was going to mention that. Nigeria and Uruguay would be expecting to fight it out for the 2nd spot in the group - if their game is a draw and they both lose to Spain it would come down to GD. Nigeria have Tahiti first up and Uruguay have Tahiti last, I would imagine that Nigeria could go for the throat in that first game not knowing how things are going pane out.
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Group A is the group of death any of the four teams can qualify for the semis., but Group B Uruguay and Spain will reach the semis.
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Everyone in the group is going to be well aware of how goal difference could be vital, so would expect everyone to hit Tahiti for six from the start.
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but Group B Uruguay and Spain will reach the semis.
Thanks for that i won't bother watching it now.
Three for me, and two for them.
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Wish we were in confeds cup. NZ v Nigeria would have been a nice game to watch.
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Wish we were in confeds cup. NZ v Nigeria would have been a nice game to watch.
Only for the Nigerian supporters.
If you are old and wise you were probably young and stupid
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Meh. African football is average. They all bundle out early on at the world cup, except maybe 1 who might get to the final 8.
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Nigeria coming back from the wilderness relatively speaking - 18 years since they were last in the Confeds Cup. Not one of the best teams in Africa for a while now.
Even now, only one player in their squad, John Obi Mikel, who's a household name - a handful of others at top European clubs. Some at smaller clubs in Portugal, Israel etc. and half the squad play in Nigeria.
Profile of Nigeria Confeds Cup side:
Big Pete 65, Christchurch
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They're arriving in Brazil day before their game with Tahiti after players went on strike over unpaid bonuses.
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They're arriving in Brazil day before their game with Tahiti after players went on strike over unpaid bonuses.
Tahiti upset?
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Wouldn't that be something.
Even losing 2-1 or 1-0 would be a victory
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Doesn't look like Sky are showing the confederations cup...unless someone knows better...oh well I guess watching 100 replays of the all blacks is far more exciting :(
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Spain just beat the might of Haiti 2-1...so you might not be too far off...although Haiti have also played Italy and came back from two goals down to draw 2-2, so they might not be too bad, probably far better than Tahiti...reality is that someone could hit double figures vs Tahiti
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No coverage on sky for today's opening game. Brazil won 3-0 over Japan.
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Didn't see the Italian game other than the goals this morning. But the Spain game was a really good game. Spain look so much better with a winger and a striker. Uruguay not in it at all until Spain eased up in the second half, and Suarez scored a wonder goal right near the end.
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the depth in that spain side has just become plain scary, it's beyond a joke now
Their BENCH today:
Pepe Reina
Victor Valdes
Raul Albiol
Cesar Azpilicueta
Nacho Monreal
Javi Martinez
Juan Mata
Santi Cazorla
David Silva
Jesus Navas
David Villa
Fernando Torres
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Then you have players like Isco, Illarramendi, Iñigo Martinez, Koke in the U-21's coming through... And then players such as Oliver Torres and Jese Rodriguez in the U-20's. It's mental.
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Listening to talksport in the UK...having a right giggle at the Tahitians...pick the score etc etc...
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Anyone got a live stream for the Tahiti game?
Incredible stamina. No shame. Yellow Fever.
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This is pretty stable...
http://www.viplivebox.eu/football/160024/5/tahiti-vs-nigeria-live-stream-online.html
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