FIFA World Cup, 2014 Thread . . .

[Kittaan]

Yes, no great surprise in the outcome, but Oz performed much better than expected. It would have been a serious shocker if they won that game, and it could have happened with a couple key plays going their way.

Greatly anticipating Spain/Chile!!

[BlackHole83]

The boys played well, left it all out on the pitch. They had their chances, unfortunately they could not get the ball in the back of the net. Timmy Cahill, you left your mark on the World Cup yet again. Top Aussie footballer in my book. They Almost shocked the world. Good experience for the young guns.

[xZ1mM3r]

All the grass on the fields for World Cup is from my home town. Willamette Valley, Eugene OR

[M0G]

I can't believe Xavi is on the bench and I cannot fucking believe Costa is starting again. Villa should have started up top and Xavi should absolutely be on that pitch. Fucking dumb shit line up from Del Bosque

[Kittaan]

1st 2 min and Chile is looking tight and crisp. Could go either way.

[M0G]

Fucking Matta should be in rather than Silva as well. This Spanish line up is weak sauce

[Kittaan]

Wow. Can't wait to show that to my kid. I'm always trying to tell him to look for that second opportunity. Never give up.

Spain is looking overmatched. Sucks for them.

[M0G]

Fucking take Costa, Silva, and Pedro off the pitch. Put in Villa, Xavi and Fabregas or Matta. Maybe play two forwards and put in Torres as well. Fucking dumb shit Del Bosque. How did he think this line up would ever work against Chile??????

[M0G]

Jesus what the fuck is wrong with Casillas????? That was a massively weak goal.

[Ettan]

bye bye spain

[M0G]

I really think the battle in La Liga this season and three Spanish teams in the Champions League semis has taken something out of the Spanish team. That battle all season between Barca, Real and Atletico seems to have drained the players. There is no energy. They are completely fucking flat. That and fucking Costa is a fucking joke.

[BlindnCynical]

Could have been one of the best goals this world cup. Where's the hustle?

Spain is done.

[Kittaan]

That awful stink of desperation...

bye bye spain

Indeed.

Fucking dumb shit Del Bosque.

Bye Bye Del Bosque as well.

Min 58 says it all. Stifling Chilean D, gaffe after gaffe for Spain. What a joke.

[Ettan]

Costa does not fit Spain's style at all

[Kittaan]

Torres (for Costa) and Villa in... not expecting much difference

[markuspoop]

For today's games, The Dutch will dominate the Aussies and Spain will get back on form against an overrated Chilean team. Spain is going to play that false 9, which is how they should have played against the Dutch.

Whew, luckily I didn't make it to the casino in time to make that wager.

[markuspoop]

We've found the culprit of Spain's demise:

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[Kittaan]

Dear Spain: That's how you do it. Just tap the fucking ball into the goal like Croatia did. Was that so hard?

Fugly Italian Restaurant Tablecloth Unis by the way....

These fuckers are battling, this is a game.

[M0G]

For today's games, The Dutch will dominate the Aussies and Spain will get back on form against an overrated Chilean team. Spain is going to play that false 9, which is how they should have played against the Dutch.

Whew, luckily I didn't make it to the casino in time to make that wager.

fucker LOL! Not my fault Del Bosque is an idiot, Costa is terrible and Casillas somehow forgot how to play keeper.

[M0G]

Dear Spain: That's how you do it. Just tap the fucking ball into the goal like Croatia did. Was that so hard?

[xZ1mM3r]

its all in the hips baby.. all in the hips...

[BlackHole83]

Wtf Spain? Embarrassing. Their run is over

[ms2r]

Yay the Netherlands.

Given, Australia was by far better in the first half. The Dutch played like total crap. Excellent volley by Cahill. 2nd half the Dutch were slightly better, but still Australia was at least equal. The penalty is debatable (Janmaat could not chop his arm off). Then the 2-2. Then the miss with the chest and the good strike from Depay. The Australian goalie did not look all to well at that point.

Spain, I don't get it. If you play Costa, you play Koke + Villa as well. Costa + Barca midfield / winger does not work. If you play with the Barca midfield use Fabregas in the attack.
Ah well, Spain out.
Chili played well but just like against Australia they fatigue pretty fast at one point. So I am curious how they will cope with that against the real top countries.

[Kittaan]

Too much Netherlands talk!

... kidding.

But seriously, it's Chile: the country, not Chili: the delicious bean dish.

[not tyson]

I'm finding all this 'You did a good job Australia' shit pretty fucking condescending, especially from the septic tanks.