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The Final - Netherlands v Spain

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Buffon II wrote:

Leggy wrote:
The Netherlands have gone 25 games unbeaten. The last team to beat them were the Aussies 2-1 in Holland in 2008.
I think Spain, if they play to potential, will will easily.
And that is why i take exception with people saying the final will be a bore or a dullfest. Two teams both playing well who can still find another level (or possibly two), i think it will be a fascinating game.


I agree Buffy. I thought that the way Germany were playing they would win the final. However, I said to mt missus juat at kick off that we had not seen Spain anywhere near their best, and if that did click it was all over. After 12 mins I knew. They are a great team, but the Dutch are phyical and tough. It will be a good game.

If you are old and wise you were probably young and stupid

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2ndBest wrote:
put $30 on Draw/Spain halftime-fulltime double paying $4.6.� What you reckon Octopussy...arr i mean boxhead


That's been the pattern for the last 3 games.

If it doesn't work, write to the Spanish FA and demand your money back.
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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
So Howard Webb to ref the final.

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Good news for Van Bommel I guess.
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el grapadura wrote:
Good news for Van Bommel I guess.
 
How this guy has not been punished more is beyond me.
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El-Ni�o wrote:
el grapadura wrote:
Good news for Van Bommel I guess.
 
How this guy has not been punished more is beyond me.
+1
 
I can't believe the only card he's picked up was in the semi.
 
The guy has kicked anything that's moved near him, fallen over whenever an opposition player has breathed on him, almost started a fight in every game, whined and bitched to the refs incessantly, and yet only been booked once. When he's not been occupied with above, he's played some pretty decent football.
 
Player of the Tournament candidate?


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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Think it's a fake cause of stuff article
linds2010-07-09 14:58:18
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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Where did you get that from? I call shenanigans.

Three for me, and two for them.

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
...Off facebook
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wolfman wrote:
El-Ni�o wrote:
el grapadura wrote:
Good news for Van Bommel I guess.



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How this guy has not been punished more is beyond me.


+1
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I can't believe the only card he's picked up was in the semi.

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The guy has kicked anything that's moved near him, fallen over whenever an opposition player has breathed on him, almost started a fight in every game,�whined and bitched to the refs incessantly, and yet only been booked once. When he's not been occupied with above, he's played some pretty decent football.

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Player of the Tournament candidate?
If you watch him closely, he's pretty cunning. He seams to get the ref on his side pretty early with some friendly banter and always pleads guilty very quickly after he's penalised and apologises instantly as well. He's had me worried a lot not only with his challenges but he loses possession a lot. I don't think he's our best player but he works like a machine for 90 minutes and things tend to go his way more often than not because of that alone.
Fruglo on 15.01.2013 wrote:

Fuck this stupid game

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Yeah you're right. Next time i play football i'll go out and kick someone as soon as i can from the kick off, but then i'll say sorry straight after, and hope to get away with it because TopLeft07 on Yellow Fever reckons it's ok.

Three for me, and two for them.

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Buffon II wrote:
Yeah you're right. Next time i play football i'll go out and kick someone as soon as i can from the kick off, but then i'll say sorry straight after, and hope to get away with it because TopLeft07 on Yellow Fever reckons it's ok.
Did I say it was ok? I said he's been pretty good at getting away with it. That's a typical response from you though, well done.
Fruglo on 15.01.2013 wrote:

Fuck this stupid game

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Junior82 wrote:
Footpaul wrote:

For what it is worth, I'm picking the Netherlands 2-1, but I'd prefer spain to win because of the whole New Zealand as the only team unbeaten thing. So many t-shirt, banner and pub quiz opportunities there.



Totally neutral but would like to see Netherlands win too.

The rational part of me (ooh err) says Spain.

I don't give a monkey's what the octopus chooses - it's bl##dy ruined this world cup.




^This. I like the way you think.
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AllWhitebelievr wrote:
Junior82 wrote:
Footpaul wrote:

For what it is worth, I'm picking the Netherlands 2-1, but I'd prefer spain to win because of the whole New Zealand as the only team unbeaten thing. So many t-shirt, banner and pub quiz opportunities there.



Totally neutral but would like to see Netherlands win too.

The rational part of me (ooh err) says Spain.

I don't give a monkey's what the octopus chooses - it's bl##dy ruined this world cup.




^This. I like the way you think.
 
Allwhitebelievr, is that you in your avatar?
I like tautologies because I like them.
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AllWhitebelievr wrote:
Junior82 wrote:
Footpaul wrote:

For what it is worth, I'm picking the Netherlands 2-1, but I'd prefer spain to win because of the whole New Zealand as the only team unbeaten thing. So many t-shirt, banner and pub quiz opportunities there.



Totally neutral but would like to see Netherlands win too.

The rational part of me (ooh err) says Spain.

I don't give a monkey's what the octopus chooses - it's bl##dy ruined this world cup.




^This. I like the way you think.

I like it. Pithy and succinct.
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TopLeft07 wrote:
Buffon II wrote:
Yeah you're right. Next time i play football i'll go out and kick someone as soon as i can from the kick off, but then i'll say sorry straight after, and hope to get away with it because TopLeft07 on Yellow Fever reckons it's ok.
Did I say it was ok? I said he's been pretty good at getting away with it. That's a typical response from you though, well done.


Have proved this many times. If you get off side with the ref he will remember you and any decision that is marginal will give it against you/your team.

If you are old and wise you were probably young and stupid

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Buffon your avatar was superior previously.
Cruyff has tipped Spain saying it's better that they win
he's a top bloke.

E's Flat Ah's Flat Too

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
linds wrote:
...Off facebook
 
Oh it's definitely true then?

What's sight without sound? Love without peace? Copulation without conception?

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He picked Spain. Paul knows.

Three for me, and two for them.

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Also picked Germany to win the 3rd place playoff.
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Well, you can't pick em all, Paul
Fruglo on 15.01.2013 wrote:

Fuck this stupid game

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
I was going to go Dutch, but I have faith in my eight-legged namesake, so Spain it is.

Torres to score the winner in the 93rd minute. Spain 3, Netherlands 2.
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TopLeft07 wrote:
Well, you can't pick em all, Paul
Sad squid from Deutschland,
You're just a sad squid from Deutschland
 

"Phoenix till they lose"

Posting 97% bollox, 8% lies and 3.658% genuine opinion. 

Genuine opinion: FTFFA

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
go spain
so happy working sunday but got monday off
perfect to watch the final

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

http://www.facebook.com/WellingtonPhoenixClubMembersSupportersGroupOsaka

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
f**king octopus.

Where is it?

We will never fully decide who has won the football.

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Junior82 wrote:
TopLeft07 wrote:
Well, you can't pick em all, Paul



Sad squid�from Deutschland,

You're just a sad squid from Deutschland

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Fruglo on 15.01.2013 wrote:

Fuck this stupid game

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Loved it. 
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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Vamos campe�n!
 
Yo te quiero ver campe�nes!
 
Vamos!!!
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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
We are so, so close. I am so excited. To see Spain, in the Final. Okay, my grandfather, I have never heard him so excited, even more than the Europa League final. Everyone in Madrid is watching this game. Everyone. I think this game will be much harder than against Germany, because of van Bommel who will cause many problems to our midfield. Busquets needs to have an immense game, and our defence will have to play as they have for the rest of the tournament. And Villa, all eyes are on you, amigo. Make your country proud. Iniesta is our gme breaker. 
 
Maybe tomorrow we are going to touch the sky.
 
�Vamos!
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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
quick question: Does Four Kings do a breakfast? and if so whats the price.
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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
And what time do they open?
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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Nederland kom op!!!
Fruglo on 15.01.2013 wrote:

Fuck this stupid game

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Netherlands for a halftime lead?  I think it will go Netherlands at halftime, but spain to hit back in the second half maybe for a win, or at least take it to extra time ... who knows after that.

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
The closing ceremony was better than the opening. Good to see Nelsen Mandela at the end too
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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Yes, great to see Nelsen there.
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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Shakira was great.

Three for me, and two for them.

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Go Holland
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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Commentator: "Not one of those Spanish players was singing; they have business on their minds."

Um, yeah. The fact that the Spanish anthem doesn't have any official lyrics might also be something to do with it.
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TopLeft07 wrote:

Nederland kom op!!!
 
ORANJE!!!!!
HERE WE GO!!!!!
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