The Official 2006 FIFA World Cup thread. (3 Viewers)

[matt#1]

I don't like ronaldo being played as striker. Portugal loses alot of forward thrust down the flanks with him there. I'll stop complaining if he strikes the winner though .

 

[matt#1]

On: Postiga. That's better- Ronaldo is free to play down the flanks again .

 

[stazi]

dang, looks like i wont win my portugal by full-time bet.
p.s. crouch (or gareth?)

 

[matt#1]

Bloody hell Maniche. We all know about your long-range shooting prowess...but do you have to shoot everytime u get the ball?!!?

 

[tempco]

Well we've survived normal time. Terry's strike was impressive.

Portugal have had so many crosses float across the face of England's goals. I'm surprised they haven't put one in yet.

 

[matt#1]

To extra time it is. I don't have a clue who will win this. So evenly matched. England is my favourite non-Aussie/Portuguese team, so I'll support them to go all the way even if they break my heart by going all the way tonight.

 

[sunjet]

Something better happen...

 

[stazi]

england are looking very impressive with only 10, but then again, if it goes to penalties, they are missing two key players

 

[matt#1]

Half-time in extra time. It seems destined to go down to penalties. Im pretty tense right now. Geez Ronaldo's shot was close. Sweet strike by him.

 

[tempco]

england are looking very impressive with only 10, but then again, if it goes to penalties, they are missing two key players

I'd say three. Beckham, Rooney and Joe Cole.

 

[matt#1]

On a positive note...at least one team I like is guaranteed to go through to the semi. I just really really want that team to be Portugal. Penalites will kill me.

 

[matt#1]

damn..thought Postiga won it for us. .

 

[tempco]

Geez, that header was a scare.

 

[Paragon]

Brilliant tackle by Valente. Brilliant decision by the ref.

 

[matt#1]

geez Lanky Crouch is a pest. He is very effective up front at the moment.

 

[tempco]

Brilliant tackle by Valente. Brilliant decision by the ref.

Agreed. Didn't want another Australia v Italy on our hands. :mad1:

 

[matt#1]

Yeah, I agree with that too. The ref has been quite good so far in this match. Maybe Rooney's sending off was a bit harsh though..

 

[stazi]

whoa! should be interesting. 3rd shootout thus far.

 

[matt#1]

To penalties . Soooo much tension within me right now. Good luck, boys. I'm so proud of what you have achieved already. Força Portugal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Paragon]

So,
Lamps, Gerrard, Crouch, Terry, and Cole/Ferdinand. I'm guessing.
3/5 I reckon.

Both, historically at major tourneys, and of recent late, England have struggled from 12yards.

C'mon Portugal.