Earthling Posted June 27, 2014 Posted June 27, 2014 Yes... It was meant to be a joke! :| I.know.it.was.a.joke. I was just joining in, complimenting you on your...............never mind.
6Foot2 Posted June 29, 2014 Posted June 29, 2014 Link 1: NASA goes to the World Cup 2014 Brazil! On Thursday, 12 June 2014, NASA tweeted a Flickr album of images from space of each country playing in the World Cup 2014 Brazil. Here are same images "on a map". http://i.snag.gy/SxAp6.jpg Link 2: Gallery | Story Maps Search and Discover Story Maps Browse a selection of story maps created by the story-telling community and Esri. You can filter the gallery by app, topic and author, or explore an interactive map of location-specific story maps created by Esri and the community.
Tesla Posted July 3, 2014 Posted July 3, 2014 Nope, still got an eye on it. Belgium vs USA was an absolute belter of a game. 1
SiliconAlley_Sam Posted July 3, 2014 Posted July 3, 2014 So glad Belgium won. I feel as though the USA shouldn't even be allowed to qualify because they insisting on calling it "soccer". Pet peeve right there.
Tesla Posted July 3, 2014 Posted July 3, 2014 harhar, my better half is half American, so i have to tread carefully They've also resorted to calling diving, flopping.
featured_spectre Posted July 3, 2014 Posted July 3, 2014 Belgium are good guy Gregs....knowing the Americans are celebrating their independence day soon, they sent them all home...
Earthling Posted July 3, 2014 Posted July 3, 2014 Yeah, I hate the 'soccer' bit too. Really good game though, Belgium v USA. If the USA had gone through, it would have caused all manner of navel-gazing over here, I think. After all, they're not supposed to be any good at 'soccer', are they? Certainly not as good as we're supposed to be. France v Germany will be good. My predictions for the semi's: France v Brazil and Netherlands v Messi.....sorry.....Argentina. Anyone else? 1
Tesla Posted July 3, 2014 Posted July 3, 2014 Deffo think columbia will give brazil a run for their money
aworkc Posted July 3, 2014 Author Posted July 3, 2014 I agree that France will beat Germany, France have really surprised me in this tournament so far, them and columbia are probably the only 2 teams that haven't had a bad game yet
foofighterjim Posted July 3, 2014 Posted July 3, 2014 France v Germany will be good. My predictions for the semi's: France v Brazil I think you are right, the way Germany defended against Algeria you have got to think that France will be able to exploit that.
Zoom7000 Posted July 3, 2014 Posted July 3, 2014 I think Columbia have been very impressive. However, I think France haven't had too much of a challenge so far. The teams they've played have been mediocre at best. They exploited Switzerland's frailties which is what I think made them park the bus against Argentina. Germany certainly showed their potential against Portugal and have faced an inspired Ghana, USA and Algeria side who were happy to go out at it hammer and tong. France certainly won't go for the all guns blazing approach against Germany and I think that might just play in to Germany's hands. Ozil really did have a shocker against Algeria though and I'd consider dropping him against France. I still think they need to play with a striker up front, but the only recognised person they have for that role is Klose and he doesn't look like he can do 90 minutes.
flyinghaggis Posted July 4, 2014 Posted July 4, 2014 (edited) Ideal present for any world cup fans! Luis Suarez Bite Bottle Opener Edited July 4, 2014 by flyinghaggis
Tesla Posted July 7, 2014 Posted July 7, 2014 Annoyed me how throughout the knockout stages it has always been a closely fought game, but the underdog team has never quite sneaked in a win. also, Krul for penalties, a bit of geniush, no? (i may be biased as a newcastle fan, we don't have many internationals!)
featured_spectre Posted July 7, 2014 Posted July 7, 2014 Krul was a good choice for penalties I admit, but I have to say, I like the look of the semi finals and any result they provide because the final and 3rd/4th place game will be just as brilliant as each other.
Tesla Posted July 7, 2014 Posted July 7, 2014 i agree, the teams look very good, however, i feel a bit of the shine has been lost, as they are all teams people thought would make it, it would be nice to see belgium or columbia or a couple of other teams sneak through, tbh now, i have lost interest as none of the teams are underdogs, saying that, theres a possibility of an BRA vs ARG or a GER vs NTH final, so i guess im not fussed about who wins the first semi, but that wiull dictate who i'd like to win in the second semi...
featured_spectre Posted July 7, 2014 Posted July 7, 2014 Well we have the following: 1/3 chance of an All European Final (both countries being neighbours and historical rivals) 1/3 chance of an All South American Final (both countries being neighbours and historical rivals) 1/3 chance of a mixed Final Even though my picks in the sweepstakes are out, I would LOVE for Germany to win it now.
visioN Posted July 7, 2014 Posted July 7, 2014 I'm supporting the European teams. The fact no European team has won a World Cup in South America adds to it! 1
Tesla Posted July 7, 2014 Posted July 7, 2014 very true @visioN in that case....viva la...Germany! (to beat brazil) out of Ger v Hol, i'd probably support the dutch....
featured_spectre Posted July 7, 2014 Posted July 7, 2014 out of Ger v Hol, i'd probably support the dutch.... http://www.quickmeme.com/img/58/58242cc10f81116f81814102989ba46f96f70d69b95ef01ed3229f7c62cd184a.jpg 1
aworkc Posted July 7, 2014 Author Posted July 7, 2014 Still backing Brazil as they're my sweepstake.... No Neymar or Thiago Silva against Germany is a worry. It's a shame about Neymar, I think he would have caused the Germans real problems at the back with them playing such a high line, I can't see Hulk or Fred causing them many problems.
featured_spectre Posted July 8, 2014 Posted July 8, 2014 Germany are masters of trolling...if they score 3 more and hold it to 8-0...I stand to win £30k...lol
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