World Cup

[Jona Lendering]

Fireworks in Amsterdam! Obviously, we have a lively Portuguese community.

[Atrectus]

Fireworks in Amsterdam! Obviously, we have a lively Portuguese community.

Nay, that's all those Germans sneaking in behind your back and celebrating the fact the Dutch are out.

After all, the Dutch have been in Germany tonight, up to the last wee child.

[FAVENTIANVS]

Who would you rather celebrate with after tonights game???





Regards,

After 30 + years on the meat market and having some experience of Swedish women, i would opt for the limey. At least he looks like a fun drinking buddy. The only girls worth a damn in the sack are the Latina immigrants i've the privilege of bedding. And the mother of my sons, who is half Ghanese!

Frost burns - no thanks!

What's wrong with Swedish girls?! I always wanted to have one!!!

[Robert Vermaat]

That Portugal v Holland match was an absolute shambles. The ref was one of the worst ever, with 4 sendings off and 15(?) cards, rivalling Hallmark for card production.

But I do have to thank him for making England's job so much easier when we meet Portugal next with 2 of their best players out of the game. Thanks.

Actually it was 20 cards... :twisted:
We went for gold and it became yellow....
Actually, we are not wise in our 'choice of color': Orange is the mix of Yellow and Red...

Tarby, we did you Brits a big service: Portugal did win the match, but at the cost of half of their team! :twisted:

[Peroni]

we did you Brits a big service: Portugal did win the match, but at the cost of half of their team!

You certainly did Robert! and with the way England are playing up until now, we need all the assistance we can get!

That said, the 'studs to the thigh' tackle on Christiano Ronaldo was appalling, and even worse in slow motion! hock:

[tlclark]

I want an assessment of this guy's report:

http://powerlineblog.com/archives/014510.php

Is his interpretation accurate? All I get is snippets off the web.

Did England really mess themselves over?

Travis

[taira1180]

So it was a complicated game for us portuguese. But we still have Figo who is the brain of the team.

[Peroni]

So it was a complicated game for us portuguese. But we still have Figo who is the brain of the team.

That is if he doesn't get a suspension for the headbutt!! :wink:

[taira1180]

Well, our B-team (no Deco, Ronaldo or Figo), still managed to winn 2-1 against Mexico. And don't forget: we have Beckan playing against UK :twisted:

[Tarbicus]

I want an assessment of this guy's report:

http://powerlineblog.com/archives/014510.php

Is his interpretation accurate? All I get is snippets off the web.

Did England really mess themselves over?

Travis

It's a good report, but he fails to mention that once Lennon came on things picked up for us in terms of posession and keeping Ecuador distracted (my opinion, it won't be others'). The lad obviously has barrels of talent, but the question is could he go the full 90 minutes playing like he does against a team like Portugal? I suspect yes, so long as the more experienced players were watching over him and didn't let him burn out midway through the second half.

On the notes about Rooney, he's missing Owen obviously, but yesterday he wasn't playing on top form. Even then he managed to still be 80% Incredible Hulk and another 80% ballet dancer.

Lampard winds me up. When he gets it right he's brilliant, but yesterday's efforts were not what is expected of him at all. We could have won 3-0 easily if he hadn't Lamped It. He had perfect opportunities, and I think he's the weak point of the team right now.

"And Frank Lampard can't keep missing goal-scoring opportunities much longer, can he?"

Well, he can really.

But yes, we need another centre forward, and definitely use the midfield more. It was great to see Beckham work his old magic with a beauty. However, I think they should make Gerrard captain, as he's far more organised on that front and has a better eye for the overall picture. Right now he looks like a subordinate not getting the chance to prove himself.

What worries me most about Portugal is Scolari.

Here's a good link: [url:5d7hwvaq]http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,28794-2243688,00.html[/url]

England have not beaten Portugal in a competitive match since the 1966 World Cup semifinal

added: 1966? Let's hope history repeats itself, with that chapter a bit earlier in the book, but the final chapter the same


:wink:

[taira1180]

Well, anyway, in the next championship, our Scolari will be substituted by Mourinho, and then we will be invencible

[Peroni]

So, an interesting weekend is in store...

Germany vs Argentina today

and England vs Portugal tommorrow!

I predict an Argentinian win over Germany 3-2 in extra time!

[Peroni]

So, an interesting weekend is in store...

Germany vs Argentina and Italy vs Ukraine today

and England vs Portugal tommorrow!

I predict an Argentinian win over Germany 3-2 in extra time!
Italy will beat the Ukranians, but will play dirty!

[Luca]

Let me say one important statement for RATers:

"It is mandatory for RATers, to root and support Italy team, for the only reason that Rome is in Italy".

Sorry, but mandatory is mandatory.

) )

[Luca]

sorry I can't resist:

http://www.cisalpina.net/temp.asp