[Closed] Brazil 2014. The World Cup thread

does Robben have a record for 'most fouled in the penalty area' by any chance?

chambord - Member

Ugh.

It's alright for you lot you don't live with a smug Dutch person.

Some of them are alright coz my flat mate married one ... 😆

I prefer the Finns coz they are weird in funny ways.

Glenn Hoddle is a ****ing genius. Just wow.
RM.

I'd have already awarded two penalties to the Dutch but not the one they were given. Refs need video playback.

dutch housemate like Sabine?
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Shame as I really like mexico and chile. lets hope costa rica get through tonight.

No regional news.. oh what am I going to do??? why dont they stick it in whilst they are taking their comfort breaks?

As much as I try to like Arjen Robben, dives like that mean I can't. He is the type of player I like to watch play football, quick, purposeful, confident on the ball and loves running at defenders. But he is also a toe-curling cheat!

Sneijder hit that shot well for the first goal, jeez!

The next game has the potential to be a pretty dull affair. Here's hoping for a surprise.

The next game has the potential to be a pretty dull affair.

I have this one penned in as a goal fest.

4-0 to Greece.

*drinks*

I'm going for 3-2 Costa Rica.

What on earth?? Just seen that BT sport ad with Bale sporting a lovely hairband!

Good grief!

Anyway, hoping CR win with the Arsenal lad scoring a couple!

Diving is far worse than biting. That dive changed the outcome of the game and potentially the tournament.

Costa Ricacacacaca!!!

Diving is far worse than biting. That dive changed the outcome of the game and potentially the tournament.

Well said!!

Come on Greece. Let's see some of that famous razzle dazzle.

It's like watching a game of chess.

A really bad game of chess.

Samaras is truly the worst player I have had the honour of watching live ...
And I have seen MK Dons play a few times ...

I was hoping his first Greece goal in 2 years would have opened the floodgates.

Guess not.

Vinny Jones

The man was literally incapable of passing the ball it was like having a bouncer play football

Woof!

its like watching two teams that dont want to lose or win in 90 minutes 🙂

Although nearly a goal for greece

Greece pinging it about quite nicely.

Judging from this performance so far it seems I may be stuck with a smug Dutch housemate until at least the semis

Knockout round has been pretty disappointing so far.

The last thing we want is the Greeks scoring first. At least if Costa Rica score first, Greece may be forced to be a bit more positive.

This match between Costa Coffee and Greek Spartan is getting really boring ...

... so so boring I have temporary switched channel to watch this semi-naked singing lady at Glastonbury ... I can dance like her if dancing means jumping up and down ...

🙄

Edit: if the Spartan scored first you will have all eleven Spartans as goalies. 😆

So far this is the cloud to go with the silver lining that the rest has been. Get on with it!

i going to need a drink to see me through the next half .... come on costa rica.. its going to be painful watching greece in the next round

Vinny Jones

The man was literally incapable of passing the ball it was like having a bouncer play football

he scored a cracker at anfield

Oooh Mars Attacks is on ITV4. Ak ak akkakkakk

Why does Ian Wright always sit like he needs the loo?

After the Brazil Chile game most games would look a bit dull - however the late game last night & tonight have struggled to keep my attention.

As I rode 100miles today I think it's bed time now...

EDIT - although if our commentators were a bit more like that Columbian fella I could be tempted to stay up

That was a mis-kick I reckon. 🙂

Let's see what ya got Greece...

... for Sparta!!!!!!

That was a mis-kick I reckon.

Yup - more scuffed than a 6 year olds new shoes on the first day of school...

DD, did you miss Bz v Chile? The Dutch match wasn't bad either. If only the home nations could generate anything like that they might be worth watching and supporting.

Ooooo!

Well, well a goal for Costa Rica while I cooked a can of Tesco curry for dinner ...

Now we have red card.

😆

Samaras. Seriously? No one else in the bench?

Thm, yes, I saw most of Brazil v Chile and while it had drama, it wasn't anywhere near as entertaining as the earlier rounds. This is the least fluid Brazil side I can remember. Only Neymar has been worth watching. Their front line has been beyond shit otherwise.

Anyway, this game might pick up now that the team in the lead is down to ten men.

i was wondering earlier why their players were rolling around.. Seems the 10 men tactic was part of the plan. A bit naive from costa rica.

time for a red card for greece 🙂

Costa Rica could go to te pub, and Greece wouldn't be able to score.

Good grief Greece ( ) show some backbone. Leonidas would be turning in his grave.

Defence and midfield are doing ok. Just toothless up front.

Richard Lambert: The world's gone mad! Now we have a last-16 tie in the World Cup and both nations' hopes rest with Fulham strikers!

really ? 🙄

I think the 1 goal scored in the whole tournament for greece says it all. 20minutes against 10 men and they cant muster up a shot.

Better off playing Dolly parton , at least she has a decent 2 upfront 🙂

Hahahahahahahahahshahahshahs

SOUVLAKI ALL ROUND!

Greece is the word

Didn't see that coming

No way...
RM.

oh crap.. thats gone and done it..should have kept my mouth shuit.. another 30minutes of this rubbish

LOL Socrateeees !

Dammit! The Spartan equalised which means a long night ... 😮

Woof!

cant we keep mexico and send costa rica and greece out

it's OK.... they will fight in the shade

Penalties on a Sunday night...
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Time for another gin!
RM.

That Apple advert makes me want to throw a brick through the TV

Giorgos Karagounis is a machine. 37 and still running his arse off.

I reckon the refs got one of Jamie's mega accumulators going on!!

How long can Greece fail to score against ten knackered men?

hopefully another 15minutes please ...

Greece's front 3 have the look of a kebab shops' Sunday league team.

What odds on the 1st Penalty to be taken by the Greece keeper!
RM.

I'm going to go out on a limb, and suggest this hasn't been the most skillful game of football.

5v2 and still Greece can't score.

Gah.

Oh FFS. 5 on 2 and they still can't score.

i'll take that and raise you the costa rica goalkeeper takes a penalty too!

**** me.

Wasteful.

Keystone cops.

Anyway. CRC to win on pens.

Better finish here than at Glastonbury 😆

Predictions then?
3-1 Costa Rica.
RM.

I bet Greece will go through ... 😆

NOW the goals come..

Great, great save lad.
RM.

I started off wanting Greece to win but the way CR have played their hearts out I've switched sides.

Oooooooo

Cummon! Costa Rica!

Goooooaaaallllll Costa Rica! 😆

Ah well, fair dues. The Grecians can't complain.

another difference between them and the home nations [ sic] 😉

The £10 @88/1 on CR keeps the dream of some zipp wheels alive a little longer.