First time ever Brazil & Argentina in the semis together

Darren LethemDarren Lethem Posts: 61,680
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Incredible statistic that isnt it ? Two major forces in the game yet they have never both been in the semi finals together.

Could it be the final for the first time ever too ?

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  • MandarkMandark Posts: 47,963
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    Incredible statistic that isnt it ? Two major forces in the game yet they have never both been in the semi finals together.

    Could it be the final for the first time ever too ?
    Yes it's unusual although I can recall the teams bumping into each other in earlier rounds such as in 1978, 1982 and 1990.
  • alanrollinsalanrollins Posts: 3,045
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    It is an astonishing statistic.
  • DangerBrotherDangerBrother Posts: 1,623
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    My eyebrow just went all Roger Moore
  • Xela MXela M Posts: 4,710
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    Could it be the final for the first time ever too ?

    No. Neither team will get that far. Might be a game for 3rd place for the first time ever though :p
  • nevadanevada Posts: 1,979
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    That is jaw dropping.
  • mimik1ukmimik1uk Posts: 46,701
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    think they said its also only the second time Germany will have played brazil in a world cup which I found quite surprising
  • Dave 101Dave 101 Posts: 815
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    Those facts make for quite interesting semi-finals. looking forward to both.
  • Xela MXela M Posts: 4,710
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    The 2002 final between Germany v Brazil was dire because Germany were rubbish and Brazil were clearly the much stronger side. Now the roles are reversed and I expect Germany to be much stronger than Brazil. 2:0 win for Germany in a boring semi-final :p

    The Holland v Argentina game promises to be a lot more interesting. It's going to be difficult, but I think the Dutch will win it just about.
  • Jim De VilleJim De Ville Posts: 16,121
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    Neither Argentina or Brazil have looked particularly special (bar Neymar and Messi), to be honest.

    I'd much rather see a Germany vs. Netherlands final.
  • circlebro2019circlebro2019 Posts: 17,560
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    Neither Argentina or Brazil have looked particularly special (bar Neymar and Messi), to be honest.

    I'd much rather see a Germany vs. Netherlands final.

    no one has looked particular special, thats why its so exciting for me. if costa rica had made semis i dont think i would give them any less of a chance of winning the whole damn thing lol!

    bar the spain mauling holland have not beat anyone by more than one goal margin i think, argentina have not smashed anyone full stop. germany also edging past opponents since game 1 and brazil missing best player and keep being told how poor they are.

    i hope for a brazil argentina final but either way it will be a cracker with this final 4.
  • julie2009julie2009 Posts: 4,751
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    whedon247 wrote: »
    no one has looked particular special, thats why its so exciting for me. if costa rica had made semis i dont think i would give them any less of a chance of winning the whole damn thing lol!

    bar the spain mauling holland have not beat anyone by more than one goal margin i think, argentina have not smashed anyone full stop. germany also edging past opponents since game 1 and brazil missing best player and keep being told how poor they are.

    i hope for a brazil argentina final but either way it will be a cracker with this final 4.

    I would have loved it to be a Brazil v. Argentina with Neymar playing even though the guy was badly injured. Imagine Neymar against Messi who would be crowned best international player this year. Probably Messi or should I say Messiah because he seems to be the only player in Argentina anyone mentions - what about the rest of the players do they not count.
  • Mark FMark F Posts: 53,989
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    Brazil and Germany have only met twice in the history of the World cup which is pretty weird baring in mind they both usually reach the final stages.
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