EPT2012 - 2013 Football Thread! - Page 331
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Makro
France16890 Posts
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NuclearJudas
6546 Posts
That was a game we should have and needed to win. Now the group is even steven, apart from Germany, who are a class above. Hope we can produce a real game against Austria. | ||
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sc4k
United Kingdom5454 Posts
On March 23 2013 03:56 sharkie wrote: Yeah, man. Germany vs Kasachstan is way way way better than Italy vs Brazil. Both are 0/100 for me in terms of interest. | ||
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HwangjaeTerran
Finland5967 Posts
I wouldn't blame anyone for taking a nearly free 0-0 first half but after the 15 minutes of second half when Spain ran out of steam there was definitely a chance for more of those quick 2-3 pass plays through the defense. For the talent pool their game is too passive and that's why I usually don't follow their games. Anyway, that match was fun because of the sadistic pleasure I get from seeing Spain fail :d On March 23 2013 06:36 sharkie wrote: Wow, this result could be dangerous for Spain's qualification chance, no? o.O No? They are pretty much guaranteed a place in the 8 best second place finishers and there doesn't seem to be a team that could beat them there. | ||
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sharkie
Austria18712 Posts
On March 23 2013 06:51 HwangjaeTerran wrote: Yeah it's kinda annoying how passive Finland played when there was clearly room to play more offensively. Like, they aren't talentless hacks and could make more chances from counter attacks, the times they tried it looked quite good. I wouldn't blame anyone for taking a nearly free 0-0 first half but after the 15 minutes of second half when Spain ran out of steam there was definitely a chance for more of those quick 2-3 pass plays through the defense. For the talent pool their game is too passive and that's why I usually don't follow their games. Anyway, that match was fun because of the sadistic pleasure I get from seeing Spain fail :d No? They are pretty much guaranteed a place in the 8 best second place finishers and there doesn't seem to be a team that could beat them there. Portugal? | ||
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Too_MuchZerg
Finland2818 Posts
Unlikely as Portugal is most likely seeded as is Spain, so they are not going to play against. | ||
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mavignon
France369 Posts
On March 23 2013 07:04 Too_MuchZerg wrote: Unlikely as Portugal is most likely seeded as is Spain, so they are not going to play against. There can totally be some crazy matchups in playoff like Spain - Portugal, Spain - Croatia, Spain - Belgium etc. Even England is 2nd ATM. Actually Portugal is not even sure to make the playoffs Edit: Just understood what you said, like you said they use the fifa ranking for the seeds, I tought it was a random draw | ||
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Kotreb
Croatia1392 Posts
On March 23 2013 05:26 Zeo wrote: World class defense can't make up for shit midfield and awful forwards. I was hoping for a draw, but Kolarov thought otherwise  EDIT: Every time these games happen you see reports about an ex-YU super league. Man, that would be so hype, each weekend blockbuster games, it seems that as time goes by the security risks are becoming less and less and the police seem to be more and more in control of the situations. I mean packed stadiums without away fans is much better than the empty stadiums and poor football our leagues have now Yeah, if they could solve problem with hooligans it would be awesome. And who knows, maybe in time you could actually go to the stadium and have a good time with everyone. Like back then when it was about sports rivalry, not which nationality you are. | ||
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Maenander
Germany4926 Posts
On March 23 2013 07:11 mavignon wrote: There can totally be some crazy matchups in playoff like Spain - Portugal, Spain - Croatia, Spain - Belgium etc. Even England is 2nd ATM. Actually Portugal is not even sure to make the playoffs Edit: Just understood what you said, like you said they use the fifa ranking for the seeds, I tought it was a random draw From Wikipedia: The 8 best group runners-up will contest the second round. The 8 teams will be paired into 4 home-and-away series. The 4 winners will qualify for the World Cup. There has been no mention of seeding this draw to date, as happened in qualification for the 2010 World Cup, but the rules may change at a later point. | ||
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Too_MuchZerg
Finland2818 Posts
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Too_MuchZerg
Finland2818 Posts
Still they used Seeded-unseeded 2010 qualifiers and so this time too. I don't think UEFA wants to send weak countries to compete world cup. | ||
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Mafe
Germany5966 Posts
Imho it makes no sense to speculate about the possible matchups as of today, since the regular groupstage isn't even half done. No matter if spain or france finishes seconds, nobody will want to face either team. | ||
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Otolia
France5805 Posts
On March 23 2013 07:33 Too_MuchZerg wrote: Spain 90% possession first half -> 85% full time. Rofl Chelsea style. Except Spain is supposed to have competent strikers as well as top class attacking midfielders. | ||
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WillyWanker
France1915 Posts
2-0 half time, he created the first goal and assisted Higuain, then provoked a penalty and destroyed the net! | ||
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Ferrose
United States11378 Posts
Oh boy and Ian Darke is casting the game on ESPN. Gonna be so epic. + Show Spoiler [Lineups] + Starting Lineups: USA: Guzan; Cameron, Gonzalez, Goodson, Beasley; Jones, Bradley; Zusi, Dempsey, Gomez; Altidore Costa Rica: Navas; Gamboa, González, Miller, Umaña, Oviedo; Bolaños, Ruiz, Barrantes, Rodríguez; Saborío USA Subs: Johnson; Rimando; Beltran; Besler; Morrow; Beckerman; Edu; Crespin; Shea; Kljestan; Johnson; Boyd Costa Rica Subs: Pemberton; Zamora; Meneses; Tejeda; Castillo; Borges; Rodriguez; Calvo; Campbell; Arrieta; Madrigal; Soto + Show Spoiler [Snow covered pitch] + ![[image loading]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BGATuX3CUAA2uOy.jpg) | ||
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TheSwedishFan
Sweden608 Posts
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ZapRoffo
United States5544 Posts
On March 23 2013 10:49 Ferrose wrote: Holy shit, this is gonna be a snow bowl in Colorado for USA v Costa Rica. I'm pumped for this game. Oh boy and Ian Darke is casting the game on ESPN. Gonna be so epic. + Show Spoiler [Lineups] + Starting Lineups: USA: Guzan; Cameron, Gonzalez, Goodson, Beasley; Jones, Bradley; Zusi, Dempsey, Gomez; Altidore Costa Rica: Navas; Gamboa, González, Miller, Umaña, Oviedo; Bolaños, Ruiz, Barrantes, Rodríguez; Saborío USA Subs: Johnson; Rimando; Beltran; Besler; Morrow; Beckerman; Edu; Crespin; Shea; Kljestan; Johnson; Boyd Costa Rica Subs: Pemberton; Zamora; Meneses; Tejeda; Castillo; Borges; Rodriguez; Calvo; Campbell; Arrieta; Madrigal; Soto + Show Spoiler [Snow covered pitch] + It's funny how our qualifiers go, the extreme home field advantage. All the Central American teams make us play in the day in 90 degree heat, and we always make them play in as cold a northern place as possible at night. Also I hope the horizontal stripes are gone for good. | ||
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Ferrose
United States11378 Posts
And I can't see the ball on TV. | ||
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ZapRoffo
United States5544 Posts
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Ferrose
United States11378 Posts
Oh nice tap in by Dempsey! Costa Rica got away with a penalty there. | ||
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