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Old 01-07-2014, 19:36
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and then if we were bored enough..we got the monotone gaz Lineker. Hey. he was good is 1986 and then he went into broadcasting
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Old 01-07-2014, 19:39
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I don't know how anyone can claim Argentina are 'clear favourites' in this tournament - throughout practically all of their games they've been underwhelming, and bar individual moments have lacked creativity, and been extremely poor defensively. Other sides - Holland, Colombia, France and even Germany despite their poor display yesterday have all looked far better than Argentina during this tournament. This tournament is still wide open, with no real clear favourite.
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Old 01-07-2014, 19:39
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Set your PVR's BBC2 showing a full re-run at 1am
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Old 01-07-2014, 19:39
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That match deserves the combined analysis of Robbie Savage and Ian Wright.
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Old 01-07-2014, 19:41
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If they win this, they will be favourites. Brazil have a tougher route through and they are currently favourites.
I guarantee they won't
It's tightening up. Brazil 13/5, Argentina 7/2. If USA squeak through tonight, Argentina will be favourites. Maybe.
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Old 01-07-2014, 19:41
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Deserved it. Swiss hardly tried.
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Old 01-07-2014, 19:42
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That match deserves the combined analysis of Robbie Savage and Ian Wright.
And Glenn Hoddle popping in to call Argentina Al Jazeera
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Old 01-07-2014, 19:42
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Prediction : Brazil or Argentina won't won't win the World Cup. I've never seen two teams looking as bad as this at the last 16 stage and then going on to win the tournament.
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Old 01-07-2014, 19:42
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World cup is belgiums to lose now.
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Old 01-07-2014, 19:43
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It's tightening up. Brazil 13/5, Argentina 7/2.
Neither will win IMO. I've a feeling it will be one of the 'form' teams like the Netherlands or Colombia.
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Old 01-07-2014, 19:44
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Neither will win IMO. I've a feeling it will be one of the 'form' teams like the Netherlands or Colombia.
Colombia are 12/1. Worth a punt.
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Old 01-07-2014, 19:47
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I thought Di Maria was better then what we saw today. I guess just an off game. Argentina can only improve after this bore fest. Switzerland were unlucky though
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Old 01-07-2014, 19:49
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And Glenn Hoddle popping in to call Argentina Al Jazeera
It's on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sr31-jeZoyM
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Old 01-07-2014, 19:50
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Colombia are 12/1. Worth a punt.
For certain. They look miles better than Brazil or Argentina.....brilliant going forward and excellent in defence.
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Old 01-07-2014, 19:51
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I thought Di Maria was better then what we saw today. I guess just an off game. Argentina can only improve after this bore fest. Switzerland were unlucky though
I think Messi is carrying them though : they would be really ordinary without him.
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Old 01-07-2014, 19:51
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Neither will win IMO. I've a feeling it will be one of the 'form' teams like the Netherlands or Colombia.
That's the final I'm hoping for.
Plus it would have the advantage of being a final where the winner hasn't won it before.
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Old 01-07-2014, 19:52
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15 goals in 7 second round games so far.
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Old 01-07-2014, 19:54
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Argentina have a better overall players than holland, netherland have 30 to 30 plus robben with 30 year old Van Persie and many unknown faces and robben has been the driving force behind their attack.
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Old 01-07-2014, 19:54
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I think Messi is carrying them though : they would be really ordinary without him.
They are really ordinary with him.
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Old 01-07-2014, 19:55
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How annoying, I wanted Argentina to lose.
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Old 01-07-2014, 19:57
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Set your PVR's BBC2 showing a full re-run at 1am
Are you trying to lower the population?
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Old 01-07-2014, 19:58
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They are really ordinary with him.
True : you would expect a team like Argentina to cruise through a last 16 match, not be in a titanic struggle against a supposedly much weaker team.
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Old 01-07-2014, 20:00
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True : you would expect a team like Argentina to cruise through a last 16 match, not be in a titanic struggle against a supposedly much weaker team.
A team rated one place below them The reason for the poor game was because two good teams cancelled each other out.
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Old 01-07-2014, 20:02
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Set your PVR's BBC2 showing a full re-run at 1am
I'm gonna have a damn good sleep tonight then.
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Old 01-07-2014, 20:06
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The Swiz decided not to play and just sit and defend, it is always difficult to score against such mentality. Argentina will come alive the first big attacking team they face.

I still don't see why teams hold out for penalties it is such a lottery and by no means a guaranteed win. Surely just hammer it for 90 minutes and let the skill on the pitch mean something.
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