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Round of 16 Discussion

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over 11 years ago

Use this to discuss the second round matches starting tomorrow morning (4am NZTime)

Sun 29 June

04:00 - Brazil vs Chile

08:00 - Colombia vs Uruguay

Mon 30 June

04:00 - Netherlands vs Mexico

08:00 - Costa Rica vs Greece

Tues 1 July

04:00 - France vs Nigeria

08:00 - Germany vs Algeria

Wed 2 July

04:00 - Argentina vs Switzerland

08:00 - Belgium vs United States

Really looking forward to these games, hoping not too many of the 8am games go into ET, as I am supposed to be going to work after they finish. (Might actually just go in to work and watch the Greece game there...)

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over 11 years ago

Guaranteed to have a South American Semi-Finalist with Brazil, Chile, Colombia & Uruguay together, the winner of that lot will face France, Germany, Nigeria or Algeria (1982 revenge for Algeria?), while the other side of the draw looks a little bit easier as one semi finalist will come from Netherlands, Mexico, Greece, Costa Rica and the other from Argentina, Switzerland, Belgium & USA.

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over 11 years ago

Chile to knock out Brazil

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over 11 years ago

foal30 wrote:

Chile to knock out Brazil

Yeah I've put money on that result, think it'll be the one upset of the 2nd round, think the other expected teams will progress.

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over 11 years ago

I reckon Mexico could cause an upset too. 

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over 11 years ago

I fancy Mexico and USA to go through. It's curtains for Uruguay without Suarez and all the other favourites should go through. Would love to see Chile win but just can't see Brazil going out so early.

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over 11 years ago

Its about this time where the dutch implode on themselves through egos and arrogance. That they got to the last WC final was a miracle.

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over 11 years ago

Lonegunmen wrote:
Its about this time where the dutch implode on themselves through egos and arrogance. That they got to the last WC final was a miracle.
Apparently, van Gaal's ability to manage the huge egos in his squad has been a big part of their success so far, but I agree - if the going gets tough, there's plenty of scope for things to get ugly.

I'm hoping they can keep it together and finally go all the way. One of the downsides of that though, is that it'll mean knocking out Mexico on Monday which means no more Herrera.

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over 11 years ago

Come on Chile. Hope they stop this Brazil jizz fest.

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over 11 years ago · edited over 11 years ago · History

get in there

Last 5 minutes has been unorthodox but entertaining 

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over 11 years ago

Fred is not going well

Chile can win this

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over 11 years ago

foal30 wrote:

Fred is not going well

Chile can win this

The Brazilian defense is looking very shoddy. Come on CHILE!

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over 11 years ago

On my comment of "the only upset" I just realised Costa Rica beating Greece could also be tagged an upset given the world rankings.

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over 11 years ago

Crazy tempo. Both teams looking shaky at the back.

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over 11 years ago

2ndBest wrote:

Crazy tempo. Both teams looking shaky at the back.

It's a bit surprising that it's only 1-1

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over 11 years ago

yes the game speed is frenetic. Need another replay on Hulk's disallowed effort

Gustavo's out for quarters if Brazil go through

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over 11 years ago

cracking game, Brazil lifting again 

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over 11 years ago

chile to sneak this

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over 11 years ago

here we go

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over 11 years ago

get the jug on foal

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over 11 years ago

Hulk unlucky. Looked fine to me. There will be a huge stink if Brazil goes out on this. All credit to Chile though.

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over 11 years ago

Chile are the better team. Very well coached.

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over 11 years ago

Sanchez s really good, but he falls over all the time.Not very likable. 

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over 11 years ago

Jo pretty unimpressive - just a bit off on everything. Im thinking Chile are going to get this.

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over 11 years ago

bravo for Bravo. He's good.

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over 11 years ago

if it goes to PK's surely all the pressure is on the Host's.

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over 11 years ago

chile will take it if it goes to penalties. P

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over 11 years ago

this is a great tournament

119:42 when Chile hit the bar.

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over 11 years ago

edge of seat here

Whoever goes out probably doesn't deserve to.

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over 11 years ago

if Col or Uru can win in 90 mins that'll be some advantage for quarters.

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over 11 years ago

I want Chile to win but can't think of the trauma for the Brazilian who misses out

Football is the best thing

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over 11 years ago

now is the hour Bravo

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over 11 years ago

some cock on another forum was bad mouthing Cesar

Jinx there for sure

But a miss, crikey

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over 11 years ago

pant-shitingly good

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over 11 years ago

oh well

Entertainment value = extremely high. 

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over 11 years ago

Geez that was on the edge. At least it isnt a long wait for the next game now.....

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over 11 years ago

Cracking game that. 

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over 11 years ago

WOW!!!!


Incredible stamina. No shame. Yellow Fever.


Phoenix fans. We have to win them over one fan at a time.

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over 11 years ago

Woof. Some player. Some goal.

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over 11 years ago

not bad first touch and volley

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