I simply can't believe it. 4:0. Against Argentina whose Messi is considered to be the best player world wide.
My neighborhood is crazy. Vuvuzelas in the village ;)
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I simply can't believe it. 4:0. Against Argentina whose Messi is considered to be the best player world wide.
My neighborhood is crazy. Vuvuzelas in the village ;)
Same here, Barbara! :) I never expected them to defeat Argentina, and not only that they have won the game, they played an awesome match. 4:0!!! And Schweinsteiger did an amazing job with Messi today; where was Messi anyway? LOL
So, the semi finals will be the Netherlands vs. Uruguay, and Germany vs. Spain. Will be interesting.
I've seen it!! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Killearn Kitties
Go Germany!!:D
Wow.......
Netherlands and Spain in the final.:eek:
Ugh,
I have to root for Spain because the goalie has my Dad's surname.
;)
I'm sorry, Richard, but this time, I cannot agree with you! :D I'm hoping for a final Germany vs. Netherlands, like in 1974 - the rest is history!! :p
my pick too :D.. IŽd love to see this match come true...Quote:
Originally Posted by Kirsten
Half way there.....:D
I've seen it, but now I'm beginning to get nervous again. Tonight... :eek: And Paul the Octopus predicted that Spain will win. So far, he never failed in this tournament.
Go Germany, go! I want to see a Netherlands-Germany final! :D Should be hot ;)
Perhaps Paul is getting tired :confused: You know, last time he was very long deciding for Germany, while Germany easily won! Or perhaps he wanted another food in his box, who knows ;)
I should never have mentioned anything about Paul to you!:):eek::DQuote:
Originally Posted by Kirsten
:( :( :(
There are actually many people here in my country right now who'd like to have calamari tomorrow! ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by RICHARD
:(:(:( I, too, was hoping for a final Germany-Netherlands! I don't know why, but I did not want to see Spain in the final (although I have nothing against Spanish, perhaps just because I was sure Germany would win :rolleyes:)
How come this Paul could have guessed it? I know octopuss are very very intelligent animals, but still...:confused:
With a little lemon and basil.....:eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by Kirsten
I apologize for that.
Netherlands 2-0, Final.
Third place? Germany, 2-1.
Sorry, Kirsten!Quote:
Originally Posted by Kirsten
Such a bitter defeat! :( It's hard to believe that this was the same team that did all the magic against England and Argentina! Spain was way too strong last night and at no time there was a tiny chance for Germany to win this semi final. The end of our "summer fairy tale 2010"... :( :( :(
I kept forgetting to tell my World Cup joke...
Why did Team Brazil lose?
They played like Kaka!:confused:
No comment to Richard :rolleyes:
Have you seen Paul's guess? Spain as winner, and Germany 3rd. He did not hesitate at all ;)
Aw Kirsten - sorry! It's like our local hockey and football (American style) teams...one has to hope they 'peak' at the right times and keep the momentum. It's so hard!
Of course, maybe the below has something to do with it? ;)
http://graphjam.files.wordpress.com/...eferee-yes.png
On UNIVISION the announcer said that someone twitted him about Paul the Cephalopod and they said that he always picked the box on the right hand side.
So, I want to talk to the trainer.......He is one that sets up the boxes!!!:confused::)
There was a comedian here in the radio who said: "The Spanish did not even give them the ball. How could they prove that they are better if they didn't get the ball. That was just not fair from the Spanish.":DQuote:
Originally Posted by Kirsten
All that in Bavarian accent.
That's life ;)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_the_Octopus
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People are calling in death threats to this poor guy.:eek::mad:
"The prediction led to death threats as German fans called for Paul to be cooked and eaten.[19][20] In response, Spanish prime minister Jose Zapatero jokingly offered to send Paul official state protection, and the Industry Minister Miguel Sebastian called for Paul to be given safe haven in Spain." :D :D :DQuote:
Originally Posted by RICHARD
Poor Paul!! But he's a real celebrity now, isn't he? LOL
So, the World Cup is over for my team, they're No. 3, like in 2006... But while everyone seemed to be happy about it four years ago, it seems like this time, the team and their fans are still somewhat disappointed. It was awesome today how they turned the match around - why couldn't they do that in the semi final? :(
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Originally Posted by Barbara
So true! :(
Candace, that was funny! :) But of course the defeat in the semi final cannot be blamed on the referees, even though some of them made some very questionable decisions in this World Cup.
At least none of them have given three yellow cards to the same player, as happened last time! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Kirsten
I didn't see the game last night, but it sounded good. I am on tenderhooks wondering if Paul's final prediction will prove accurate.
Why did that man get kicked in the chest?;)
This is it, the World Cup 2010 is over... Thanks a lot to South Africa for this great event! :)
And congrats to Spain for winning the World Cup. Losing in the semi final to the future champion is not so bad after all, isn't it? (Been the same for Germany in 2006 already).
And wow, Paul was right with all his predictions this year!! :D
Yeah, congratulations to Spain! They had a big party the whole night! :)
Now I have to wait four more years?:D
Well done, Spain!:D Next time I'll listen to the octopi.....
I'm still eat seadfood.