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Open World Cup Thread, June 22nd 2010

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Mexico - Uruguay, 7:00 AM PDT/10:00 AM EDT/15:00 GMT

France - South Africa, 7:00 AM PDT/10:00 AM EDT/15:00 GMT

Nigeria - South Korea, 11:30 AM PDT/2:30 PM EDT/19:30 GMT

Greece - Argentina, 11:30 AM PDT/2:30 PM EDT/19:30 GMT

France vs. South Africa has the potential to be the most hilarious thing since "Duck Soup".

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i’m torn. i have much love for all my latin american brothers. (and i can’t decide who’d be easier for argetina, my true faith.)

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by AV on Jun 22, 2010 3:07 PM BST reply actions  

Neither would be easy

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Jun 22, 2010 3:08 PM BST up reply actions  

not easy. just looking for that 1% edge.

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by AV on Jun 22, 2010 3:09 PM BST up reply actions  

missed it by that much.

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by AV on Jun 22, 2010 3:07 PM BST reply actions  

Oh Suarez that should've been 1-0

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Jun 22, 2010 3:07 PM BST reply actions  

Nice punch from the Mexican keeper

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Jun 22, 2010 3:14 PM BST reply actions  

They've already shown that

Keeper has been equal to things. Ah nice to see the diving of Mexican players not fooling the referee!

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Jun 22, 2010 3:15 PM BST up reply actions  

Lets be fair

He can still run . . . like 20 meters. So its like Mexico have 10 1/2

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Jun 22, 2010 3:20 PM BST up reply actions  

ha! he is rather shrekish in build…

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by AV on Jun 22, 2010 3:20 PM BST up reply actions  

Might've been handball on Uruguay?

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Jun 22, 2010 3:21 PM BST reply actions  

was that a hand?

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by AV on Jun 22, 2010 3:21 PM BST reply actions  

BAFANA BAFANA!

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Jun 22, 2010 3:21 PM BST reply actions  

Lloris lol

what a flapdoodling fool!

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Jun 22, 2010 3:23 PM BST up reply actions  

and i quote, “what a cannonball that nearly converted itself into a poem of goal.”

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by AV on Jun 22, 2010 3:24 PM BST up reply actions  

And then another great chance spurned by Uruguay!

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Jun 22, 2010 3:22 PM BST reply actions  

What a hit that was

That deserved to go in!

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Jun 22, 2010 3:24 PM BST up reply actions  

South Africa could very realistically be up 3-0.

And France aren’t playing smart, but they’re playing hard.

by Aaron Campeau on Jun 22, 2010 3:26 PM BST reply actions  

France nil.

“Some will say there is a bit of poetic justice there…” says the commentator

by msb on Jun 22, 2010 3:30 PM BST reply actions  

the mexican fans have a great chant, but i can’t tell what they’re saying. anyone make it out? it’s the one that builds up with noise and all of the sudden they all say one word: “futbol” maybe?

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by AV on Jun 22, 2010 3:31 PM BST reply actions  

Isn't that puto?

They say it when the opposing keeper is taking the free kick

7500 to Holte--An Aston Villa Blog

by Kirsten Schlewitz on Jun 22, 2010 3:32 PM BST up reply actions  

That would be typical

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Jun 22, 2010 3:33 PM BST up reply actions  

Figures my computer bonks right before a crazy red card

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Jun 22, 2010 3:32 PM BST reply actions  

the rule is he can’t have blood on his shirt. but what about his shorts? are they going to get him all nakies in front of everybody?

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by AV on Jun 22, 2010 3:38 PM BST reply actions  

2-0 BAFANA BAFANA!

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Jun 22, 2010 3:38 PM BST reply actions  

OH MY!

I fucking hate you Mariners

by kentroyals5 on Jun 22, 2010 3:38 PM BST reply actions  

If it gets to 3-0

Both Uruguay and Mexico will tighten up a bit

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Jun 22, 2010 3:39 PM BST reply actions  

SUUUUAAAAARRREZZZZZZZ

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Jun 22, 2010 3:44 PM BST reply actions  

woot! there it is!

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by AV on Jun 22, 2010 3:44 PM BST reply actions  

URUGUAY!

Also, that was a new univision call. It sounded like a siren.

7500 to Holte--An Aston Villa Blog

by Kirsten Schlewitz on Jun 22, 2010 3:44 PM BST reply actions  

not new. that’s that guy’s thing. my wife hates it. when i’m watching mexican soccer and someone scores, i have to turn the TV down before she comes in and scolds me. it’s funny. but i do miss andres cantor. he is a master of the long gooooooooOOOOOOOOOLLL.

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by AV on Jun 22, 2010 3:46 PM BST up reply actions  

he’s not doing every game. maybe you just haven’t caught him. i like the two younger-sounding guys from uruguay or argentina, judging from their accents.

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by AV on Jun 22, 2010 3:49 PM BST up reply actions  

Ian Darke is now discussing the numbers RSA needs, and what Uruguay going up does for them. He is also recounting the upcoming games.

Possibly because there isn’t much going on down on the field, other than bad body language from the French. MArtinez feels something has to happen in the locker room in the half if France is to recover.

by msb on Jun 22, 2010 3:49 PM BST up reply actions  

Absolutely

And that’s how you get your cranium over the ball and finish. a 92nd minute equalizer for Mexico wouldn’t break my heart.

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Jun 22, 2010 3:46 PM BST up reply actions  

What a first half

And here I was thinking that Uruguay-Mexico might be dull. And South Africa what a sensation!

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Jun 22, 2010 3:51 PM BST reply actions  

Wait wait wait

Are you telling me that Mexico might not move on now?

by Robert on Jun 22, 2010 3:52 PM BST reply actions  

Only if the concede again

and South Africa score again. Or South Africa scores twice more without conceding

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Jun 22, 2010 3:56 PM BST up reply actions  

Well you certainly picked the correct imagery.
French sports minister Roselyne Bachelot says she reduced France’s disgraced World Cup stars to tears with an emotional speech on the eve of their final Group A match against South Africa.
….

She said she asked the team: “How would you like people to remember you?”

“What image do you want to leave behind?” she added.

by Robert on Jun 22, 2010 3:57 PM BST reply actions  

Malouda on

So France hasn’t completely given up

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Jun 22, 2010 4:05 PM BST reply actions  

Oof.

so close, and such a perfect set-up.

by msb on Jun 22, 2010 4:10 PM BST reply actions  

Henry on

Cisse off

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Jun 22, 2010 4:14 PM BST reply actions  

Mexico shouldn't be complacent here

One more Uruguay goal here and one SA goal knocks them out.

by lemonverbena on Jun 22, 2010 4:17 PM BST reply actions  

They need two goals to win the group

And Mphela with a fantastic hit that forced a good save from Lloris

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Jun 22, 2010 4:18 PM BST up reply actions  

Blanco off

Javier Hernandez on

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Jun 22, 2010 4:21 PM BST reply actions  

What a miss!

Great cross in, poor header!

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Jun 22, 2010 4:23 PM BST reply actions  

the keeper for mexico is a nice catholic. he looks like anton lavey.

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by AV on Jun 22, 2010 4:26 PM BST up reply actions  

Game's up for South Africa

Malouda scores

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Jun 22, 2010 4:30 PM BST reply actions  

Oh come on Uruguay

That is not a red for Hernandez. Geez

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Jun 22, 2010 4:35 PM BST reply actions  

don’t get why mexico got a re-do on that corner…

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by AV on Jun 22, 2010 4:37 PM BST reply actions  

That was weird.

Forlan was being nice to Torrado and suddenly another Mexican player grabbed his arm and twisted it.

7500 to Holte--An Aston Villa Blog

by Kirsten Schlewitz on Jun 22, 2010 4:40 PM BST reply actions  

he was being “nice” on the surface, but there was something else there too.

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by AV on Jun 22, 2010 4:42 PM BST up reply actions  

Disappointing showing from Mexico really

Now they have the privilege of getting waxed by Argentina.

by lemonverbena on Jun 22, 2010 4:42 PM BST reply actions  

That was a great match in the 2006 world cup

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Jun 22, 2010 4:50 PM BST up reply actions  

maxi.

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by AV on Jun 22, 2010 4:51 PM BST up reply actions  

and that’s the group.

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by AV on Jun 22, 2010 4:52 PM BST reply actions  

France finish last in the group

Disgrace of the World Cup!

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Jun 22, 2010 4:55 PM BST reply actions  

Only one thing that worries me for Argentina

No one can set up a defense like Otto Rehangel can

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Jun 22, 2010 7:28 PM BST reply actions  

¡dale, daaaaale argentina!
¡vamos, vaaaamos a ganar!

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by AV on Jun 22, 2010 7:28 PM BST reply actions  

Must win for Korea

Don’t disgrace the motherland! Go Reds!

by melenious on Jun 22, 2010 7:30 PM BST reply actions   1 recs

Oh Lee Chung Yong

You could’ve done one for my fantasy team there. Damn!

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Jun 22, 2010 7:32 PM BST reply actions  

did messi just do a “cuautecmilla?”

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by AV on Jun 22, 2010 7:40 PM BST reply actions  

Yikes Nigeria are ahead!

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Jun 22, 2010 7:42 PM BST reply actions  

Defender never saw him

Uche makes it 1-0. Plenty of time for Korea to recover this though. And they won’t need a sending off to do it.

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Jun 22, 2010 7:43 PM BST reply actions  

arg-greece is pretty even so far. lots of midfield, nothing closer till now, corner for greece.

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by AV on Jun 22, 2010 7:44 PM BST reply actions  

Pat Nevin disagrees:
“I don’t think I have ever seen a more negative set-up for a football match than Greece right now – certainly not in the World Cup.”

Well I say disagrees, for all I know Argentina are playing incredibly negatively as well.

by Eyeball Kid on Jun 22, 2010 7:49 PM BST up reply actions  

sometimes i don’t know the english terms… does negative mean defensive?

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by AV on Jun 22, 2010 7:51 PM BST up reply actions  

well the game’s opening up a bit and it looks like yes, greece is playing to stop and counter quickly, while argentina is playing to outscore but with a new starting lineup who might not be totally in synch yet.

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by AV on Jun 22, 2010 7:55 PM BST up reply actions  

I think it just means they’re parking the bus

by BJohnston on Jun 22, 2010 7:53 PM BST up reply actions  

el kun takes the first shot on goal. goalie sends to corer.

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by AV on Jun 22, 2010 7:48 PM BST reply actions  

South Korea's goalie is apparently a penalty expert.

Nothing unusual about that, you may say, but the difference is he takes them.

by Eyeball Kid on Jun 22, 2010 7:51 PM BST reply actions  

Great defending from Shittu

This has been an excellent match so far

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Jun 22, 2010 7:55 PM BST reply actions  

Agreed.

Shame about the scoreline :(

by Eyeball Kid on Jun 22, 2010 7:57 PM BST up reply actions  

Yes but Korea aren't panicking

And I am pretty confident they can score in this match and can see them score 2 or 3 times.

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Jun 22, 2010 7:59 PM BST up reply actions  

Educational commentary!

‘One in six Africans is a Nigerian’

by Eyeball Kid on Jun 22, 2010 7:58 PM BST reply actions  

Well Enyema gets a yellow

but its smart because Park Ji Sung would’ve probably got it away from him.

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Jun 22, 2010 8:01 PM BST reply actions  

He definitely pushed though

And the ref has unfortunately been calling every little thing a foul.

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Jun 22, 2010 8:02 PM BST up reply actions  

Just looked it up

Nigeria is the 8th most populous nation in the world.

Bangladesh is 7th?? WOW I had no idea there

by BJohnston on Jun 22, 2010 8:01 PM BST reply actions  

Wow Uche should have two

Great long-range attempt, beats the keeper all ends up. Hits the post.

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Jun 22, 2010 8:06 PM BST reply actions  

Obasi yellow

And a free kick in a good position for South Korea.

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Jun 22, 2010 8:07 PM BST reply actions  

GOOOAALLLLL SOUTH KOREA!

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Jun 22, 2010 8:07 PM BST reply actions  

whoa, is that poppa smurf playing for greece?

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by AV on Jun 22, 2010 8:07 PM BST reply actions  

Sure was

Great run by the defender and the Nigerian defense was asleep

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Jun 22, 2010 8:08 PM BST up reply actions  

And yet another yellow for Nigeria

I think there is a good chance they will finish the game with 10.

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Jun 22, 2010 8:12 PM BST reply actions  

this greek goalie is really bumming me out.

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by AV on Jun 22, 2010 8:16 PM BST reply actions  

is he playing a blinder?

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Jun 22, 2010 8:18 PM BST up reply actions  

not familiar with the term. he’s been blocking a lot of really powerful shots. perhaps the shots come too close to him to be true threats, but he’s been sure with all of them.

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by AV on Jun 22, 2010 8:20 PM BST up reply actions  

Blinder

Means he’s playing a fantastic almost unbelievable game?

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Jun 22, 2010 8:20 PM BST up reply actions  

i wouldn’t say it’s that great only because the shots are closer to him and he’s not flying for photo-op saves as much as enyema did in his first game. but still effective.

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by AV on Jun 22, 2010 8:26 PM BST up reply actions  

Or they are textbook defenders

And I can appreciate that sometimes.

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Jun 22, 2010 8:26 PM BST up reply actions  

looks like their game is a long pass to #7 and let him outrun the arg D.

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by AV on Jun 22, 2010 8:34 PM BST up reply actions  

They are looking for a break

Or a set piece opportunity otherwise I expect that to continue unless Argentina scores. If Nigeria retakes the lead then it will be 10 men behind the ball the rest of the way.

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Jun 22, 2010 8:35 PM BST up reply actions  

OMG. he just had it. romero went to the right and left the left of the goal open. he shot it to the right and MISSED.

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by AV on Jun 22, 2010 8:36 PM BST up reply actions  

Come on Korea

Win this game like you should!

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Jun 22, 2010 8:32 PM BST reply actions  

Two weeks after the World Cup final

Europa League qualifiers start. And then English league football will soon follow! :)

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Jun 22, 2010 8:35 PM BST up reply actions  

Another promising position for Korea

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Jun 22, 2010 8:36 PM BST reply actions  

Much more promising than their position next to North Korea

by BJohnston on Jun 22, 2010 8:40 PM BST up reply actions  

PARK CHU YONGGG!!!!

2-1 Korea!

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Jun 22, 2010 8:37 PM BST reply actions  

Enyema is at fault there

He took two steps the other way and the free kick gets home!

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Jun 22, 2010 8:37 PM BST up reply actions  

Well this will help open up the Greece game

They now have to score to have any hope at all.

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Jun 22, 2010 8:39 PM BST reply actions  

Lets see if it works again

This is a good position

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Jun 22, 2010 8:42 PM BST reply actions  

Damn he didn't miss by much

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Jun 22, 2010 8:42 PM BST up reply actions  

Feed the Yak

And he will blow a great chance to score

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Jun 22, 2010 8:47 PM BST reply actions  

When he is fully fit he is dangerous

Nigeria are starting to get back in this. They are getting forward and causing problems.

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Jun 22, 2010 8:50 PM BST up reply actions  

Wow Park Chu Yong nearly slid to score

Got a decent connection for a guy sliding to the ball. Enyema made the save.

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Jun 22, 2010 8:51 PM BST reply actions  

Miss of the World Cup by Yakubu

Great cross to take the goalkeeper out and Yakubu from 2 yards out puts it wide. Maybe he thought he was offside?

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Jun 22, 2010 8:55 PM BST reply actions  

PENALTY

Kim Nam Il did something really dumb

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Jun 22, 2010 8:56 PM BST reply actions  

ok, now he’s having a blinder. or he’s blind with pain. blocked the goal with his ball.

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by AV on Jun 22, 2010 8:57 PM BST reply actions  

  • balls

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by AV on Jun 22, 2010 8:57 PM BST up reply actions  

Feed the Yak and he will score!

LOL excellent penalty

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Jun 22, 2010 8:57 PM BST reply actions  

And Korea has nearly scored twice

One of them nearly an own goal

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Jun 22, 2010 9:00 PM BST reply actions  

More great work from Park Chu yong

nearly fashioned another great chance in the penalty area

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Jun 22, 2010 9:02 PM BST reply actions  

ggooooooooooooooooooooollllll!!!!!

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by AV on Jun 22, 2010 9:05 PM BST reply actions  

you don’t even need that much competence to defeat their D. but that’s why argentina plays to outscore.

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by AV on Jun 22, 2010 9:11 PM BST up reply actions  

Jesus another awful Nigerian miss

This time Obafemi Martins!

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Jun 22, 2010 9:08 PM BST reply actions  

oh messi wasted a brilliant shot on the post.

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by AV on Jun 22, 2010 9:13 PM BST reply actions  

Old arse Martin Palermo scores

And that’s all for Greece

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Jun 22, 2010 9:16 PM BST reply actions  

gol del loco palermo!!!

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by AV on Jun 22, 2010 9:17 PM BST reply actions  

Korea are scaring me to death here

Nigeria have dominated most of this half

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Jun 22, 2010 9:19 PM BST up reply actions  

Korea are through

What a terrific job they did in this group

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Jun 22, 2010 9:22 PM BST reply actions  

I am so pleased to say

That Group A and Group B have gone exactly as I predicted!

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Jun 22, 2010 9:32 PM BST up reply actions  

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