2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa

[Huggie Smiles]

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this will be the first time a European country has won the world cup away from their home continent

thats interesting!

[Steve Graham]

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I didn't say Giovanni Van Bronckhorst's goal was deflected, I said I didn't see it, but the next one was deflected twice

Robben's was great wasn't it, changing direction and heading it far post, no chance for the goalie

van persie was in the goalie's line of sight which I think was the question, not whether he touched it or not.. but when the ball was played he was onside then it was deflected, therefore not offside.. I think that's how the law reads

I really hope the final doesn't go to penalties, but the way GER, ESP and NED are scoring goals, I don't see that

this will be the first time a European country has won the world cup away from their home continent

[trick12]

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their goalie took out a couple of good shots. vanbron's shot was not deflected it was pure power and aerodynamics wow, and robbens was just beautiful.
persie didnt touch the ball so it couldnt have been offside, im glad the side referees didnt mistake it and lift their flags.
i think that neth. has a good chance of winning against either spain or ger, def ger will be a tougher game for them, coz of the speed and team play of the germans, but again its the same kinda football nethr play so it will be a real tight one, wont be surprised if it went to penalties.

[Steve Graham]

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Uruguay?
no clue, why do you say that? I missed the first goal, but I don't see how he could have saved the other two.. 2 deflections and a header completely the other side of the goal, there was no way he was getting to Robben's goal

[floridaorange]

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Paraguay's keeper looked like he had been bribed to throw the game. I kid, but seriously, what's the history with that goalie?

[Steve Graham]

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I don't think it was offside, he didn't appear to be offside when the ball was hit, lines men are supposed to give the benefit to the attacker, and then it deflected off of two defenders.. it was close for sure, and had it been called I don't think it would have been the most controversial call in the world cup thus far

as far as Germany and Holland.. the Dutch seem to go through spells where they lose a bit of concentration, and I've yet to see that from the Germans.. if Germany get by Spain tomorrow, as much as I'd like to see Holland win (nothing against Germany), they are going to have to be on form for the full 90 plus minutes.. and they deffo can't have any lapses in goal like on Forlan's strike today.. it was a great goal, but my god, you've got to be expecting a shot from any where, and the keeper appeared to be way too far off of his line for how unpredictable that ball is

[AchtungBaby!]

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IMO if Germany wins against Spain they will be champions... That is the final for them but again all is relative on soccer

[floridaorange]

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I think eventually Germany are gonna beat the Netherlands after winning against Spain tomorrow. Who thinks the Netherlands are definitely able to beat Germany and why?

[nick007]

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Oh man what a evening. 5 fucking goals
Who would have wanted anything less
Go you bloody dutchmen
Bring on Sunday you are gonna be champions

[Huggie Smiles]

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so was the deflected goal offside or not? what are your thoughts?

[trick12]

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Uruguay is going to win it ....
who wants to bet ?????????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

if we only knew what the future holds

[Miguel]

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yep !! those legs just couldnt keep up, 2 consecutive games to penalties,
and almost tied it

[Steve Graham]

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p.s.
that was a hell of a last 4 minutes!

[Steve Graham]

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I'm a Man U fan, and I always liked him, if you watched when he played for them when ever he came on the pitch he was greeted with cheers, he was always a fan favourite.. just never really took off in the EPL as he has in the Primera... I think it would be a mistake for him to return, but it appears he is snubbing all English clubs

[MJ]

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^^ Man United fans would beg to differ