Originally Posted by Peter Venkman:
“The WC that keeps on giving...”
“The WC that keeps on giving...”
Loving this tourny. What a complete change from four years ago (Algeria and the WC)
South Korea (KOR) v Algeria (ALG) - KO 8.00pm (ITV/STV/UTV HD)
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Originally Posted by Ænima:
“Such an odd side. Nothing for 20 minutes, then suddenly they explode into life
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“Such an odd side. Nothing for 20 minutes, then suddenly they explode into life
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That seems to have been the case for a number of the smaller sides at this World Cup, though; it's the necessity of needing goals and a result which has enabled them to find that extra 20%.
Originally Posted by Lisa.B:
“Sums up the craziness of this World Cup. I hope it continues right through to the end.”
“Sums up the craziness of this World Cup. I hope it continues right through to the end.”
I've embraced the insanity of this World Cup. Love it!
If South Korea get another then what a finish we'll have to this game.
I'm watching this game. It makes me realise just how far England are behind in every aspect of the game. From the kit design, to technical skill. Shocking, truly shocking.
Originally Posted by Ænima:
“Nice find cameraman
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“Nice find cameraman
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The one with the red hair?
I'd like to bang one of those South Korean dolly birds some day
Originally Posted by Peter Venkman:
“The one with the red hair?
I'd like to bang one of those South Korean dolly birds some day”
“The one with the red hair?
I'd like to bang one of those South Korean dolly birds some day”
The red haired girl was stunning!!
Originally Posted by Jason C:
“That seems to have been the case for a number of the smaller sides at this World Cup, though; it's the necessity of needing goals and a result which has enabled them to find that extra 20%.”
“That seems to have been the case for a number of the smaller sides at this World Cup, though; it's the necessity of needing goals and a result which has enabled them to find that extra 20%.”
Yeah, agreed- some of the smaller teams have been the best to watch. If only that determination was paired with a bit more skill at finishing, Korea could be level, or even winning by now.
Originally Posted by BigFoot87:
“If only this South Korea turned up for the 1st half.”
“If only this South Korea turned up for the 1st half.”
Yep, it would have been more of a contest.
So ends a remarkable match - full of goals and entertaining, attacking football.
Credit to the South Koreans for making a game of it with a second half performance I don't think any of us thought they were capable of - but equally full credit to the Algerians for winning the game in the first half and continuing to attack in the second when they could easily have shut up shop when it went 3-1.
Ultimately, though, Algeria deserved to hang on for that absolutely sublime fourth goal - which is one of the best team passing goals we'll see in this World Cup.
What an outstanding football tournament this World Cup is turning out to be.
Credit to the South Koreans for making a game of it with a second half performance I don't think any of us thought they were capable of - but equally full credit to the Algerians for winning the game in the first half and continuing to attack in the second when they could easily have shut up shop when it went 3-1.
Ultimately, though, Algeria deserved to hang on for that absolutely sublime fourth goal - which is one of the best team passing goals we'll see in this World Cup.
What an outstanding football tournament this World Cup is turning out to be.
The commentator said a draw against Russia will see Algeria through. Surely Korea still have a chance of going through.
Originally Posted by DirtyBarrySpeed:
“The commentator said a draw against Russia will see Algeria through. Surely Korea still have a chance of going through.”
“The commentator said a draw against Russia will see Algeria through. Surely Korea still have a chance of going through.”
They'd have to beat Belgium prob by 2 or 3 goals for that
Another fun match in a World Cup full of them. Sets up for an interesting final day for this group too. I'd like to see the Algerians go though.
Originally Posted by DirtyBarrySpeed:
“The commentator said a draw against Russia will see Algeria through. Surely Korea still have a chance of going through.”
“The commentator said a draw against Russia will see Algeria through. Surely Korea still have a chance of going through.”
Yep, he's wrong. It's a slim chance, but if Russia and Algeria draw, or Russia win, then S Korea beat Belgium by the required GD, then Belgium and S Korea would go through.
Really good game, thoroughly entertaining, right up there with the best matches of the tournament. Some terrific goals, too.
Algeria in a very good position to qualify now.
Algeria in a very good position to qualify now.
I think Algeria has mainly Muslim players, wnder how Ramadan will affect them (starts 29th June, same day as second round matches
Originally Posted by Ænima:
“Yep, he's wrong. It's a slim chance, but if Russia and Algeria draw, or Russia win, then S Korea beat Belgium by the required GD, then Belgium and S Korea would go through.”
“Yep, he's wrong. It's a slim chance, but if Russia and Algeria draw, or Russia win, then S Korea beat Belgium by the required GD, then Belgium and S Korea would go through.”
Surely if Russia win and South Korea win then SK go though anyway.
If Russia and Algeria draw then SK would have to beat Belgium by 4 or more otherwise Algeria will go though on head to head record.
Originally Posted by DangerBrother:
“I think Algeria has mainly Muslim players, wnder how Ramadan will affect them (starts 29th June, same day as second round matches”
“I think Algeria has mainly Muslim players, wnder how Ramadan will affect them (starts 29th June, same day as second round matches”
Or Iran if they get through
Originally Posted by degsyhufc:
“Surely if Russia win and South Korea win then SK go though anyway.
If Russia and Algeria draw then SK would have to beat Belgium by 4 or more otherwise Algeria will go though on head to head record.”
“Surely if Russia win and South Korea win then SK go though anyway.
If Russia and Algeria draw then SK would have to beat Belgium by 4 or more otherwise Algeria will go though on head to head record.”
No. Both teams have 1 point, so if they both win their next games, they'll have 4, and it'll come down to goal difference.
Originally Posted by FMKK:
“Another fun match in a World Cup full of them. Sets up for an interesting final day for this group too. I'd like to see the Algerians go though.”
“Another fun match in a World Cup full of them. Sets up for an interesting final day for this group too. I'd like to see the Algerians go though.”
Like Belgium vs Russia just before? Or Bosnia vs Nigeria last night, or Costa Rica vs Italy yesturday?
I get your point, we're averaging 2.9 goals, highest since 1970 (1982 averaged 2.82 so watch out for that), but I suspect people are having selective memories and forgetting some of the duffers we've had just beforehand. Mind you I can't blame anyone not wanting to remember some of those matches listed above, I'm certainly trying to.
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