KingoftheCove
Tuesday, July 8, 2014 7:18:55 PM

For awhile Brazils entire offensive strategy seemed to be flop and hope for the best.

teedubbya wrote:

yep......forgot about those.....there were 2 that I recall that were REAL bad......one of them prolly card worthy.......but no way the ref is gonna call that when they're (Brazil) down they way they were

teedubbya
Tuesday, July 8, 2014 7:19:53 PM
Lol. He was smart.
teedubbya
Tuesday, July 8, 2014 7:26:32 PM
They are talking about how horrible Brazil is and everything must change etx. Where was all this talk prior to this game.

KingoftheCove
Tuesday, July 8, 2014 8:02:32 PM
I did find an article taking about the immense pressure these guys were under, and how several of the players were actually cracking during the Chile/Brazil penalty shootout........crying and stuff
KingoftheCove
Tuesday, July 8, 2014 8:04:08 PM
and threre has been plenty of talk that Brazil wasn't as good as previousl Brazilian teams........but after something like this - there's bound to be a reactoin, or over reaction of sorts.
jetblasted
Tuesday, July 8, 2014 8:12:13 PM
😟

They are talking about how horrible Brazil is . . .

teedubbya wrote:

Their women are hot . . .

8trackdisco
Tuesday, July 8, 2014 8:23:43 PM

and threre has been plenty of talk that Brazil wasn't as good as previousl Brazilian teams........but after something like this - there's bound to be a reactoin, or over reaction of sorts.

KingoftheCove wrote:

They weren't as talented as past teams, but were the favorites (3.5-1) when the Cup started.

MACS
Wednesday, July 9, 2014 12:32:52 AM
7-1?? holy shlt.
delta1
Wednesday, July 9, 2014 12:58:55 AM
And it wasn't as close as the score...
KingoftheCove
Wednesday, July 9, 2014 1:20:20 AM
I wasn't imagining it after all...

Just read a story that as soon as Low saw the Brazil starting line-up, he switched from a 4-2-3-1 to a 4-1-4-1......literally a few minutes before the game.

I couldn't figure it out.......suddenly there were so many more bodies up front than in previous German matches......I know it's only one guy.......but it seemed like 3!

and.....David Luiz needs to be suspended for the 3rd place game........but they won't dare do it.........that elbow was cheap, dirty, and at that point in the game, not required.

delta1
Wednesday, July 9, 2014 1:28:23 AM
And that futile attempt to kick Muller's knee was indicative of his play all day: a step slow and off the mark, fortunately. It looked like he was trying to be everywhere but was never in the right place. It reminded me of some youth games I've seen where the star of a clearly outclassed team runs around like a chicken with his head cut off, taking himself out of the game.
shaun341
Wednesday, July 9, 2014 6:21:22 AM

Interesting article about the "best players at the World Cup" as reported by FIFA using their Castro Index system, doesn't have Messi in the top 10. Brazil's D-man David Luiz is in the top spot, followed by James Rodriguez, Karim Benzema, Arjen Robben and Vertonghen.

https://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blogs/the-rio-report/official-david-luiz-best-player-world-cup-162854791.html 

delta1 wrote:

I believe Muller said Luiz who yesterday. Today its Messi turn and he will have to be great today I think to beat Netherlands.

8trackdisco
Wednesday, July 9, 2014 6:25:13 AM
Would love to see Argentina in the final.
shaun341
Wednesday, July 9, 2014 6:41:41 AM
My heart is Argetina in this one but my head keeps saying Netherlands is the better team by far. I am not sure either one could beat Germany though.
teedubbya
Wednesday, July 9, 2014 8:13:57 AM
Hmm. had a post drop.

I think this will be the game we thought Germany Brazil would be.

I thought Germany was unbeatable after the Portugal game. Yesterday's game reminded me of that one. They did what they wanted when they wanted. Then the Germans played Ghana and USA. Maybe they just figured they were in good shape in the group and pulled back again, maybe every game is just different.

I think the final will be a good one either way but could be very different depending on who is there. I liked the netherlands but have grown weary of robben. I will be rooting for Argentina. That would also keep the drama of the first european winner on SA soil and really piss off the Brazillians if Argentina wins on their turf.

HockeyDad
Wednesday, July 9, 2014 9:01:37 AM
It would be nice to see a game where defenders didn't foul Robben. He's too fast and all they can do it trip. Somehow Robben gets made out to be the villain

Go Netherlands!.

MACS
Wednesday, July 9, 2014 9:11:00 AM

It would be nice to see a game where defenders didn't foul Robben. He's too fast and all they can do it trip. Somehow Robben gets made out to be the villain

Go Netherlands!.

HockeyDad wrote:

You've got the right bait on that hook, but they can see it. 😳

KingoftheCove
Wednesday, July 9, 2014 12:01:36 PM

It would be nice to see a game where defenders didn't foul Robben. He's too fast and all they can do it trip. Somehow Robben gets made out to be the villain

Go Netherlands!.

HockeyDad wrote:

😂

Tom Hanks gots nothin on Floppen Robben.

HockeyDad
Wednesday, July 9, 2014 12:14:42 PM

😂

Tom Hanks gots nothin on Floppen Robben.

KingoftheCove wrote:

But Samuel L Jackson does.

8trackdisco
Wednesday, July 9, 2014 3:56:06 PM
Prediction.... Lowlands 2..... Argentina 1.

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