|
||||||||
Could this be the best World Cup we'll ever see in our lives? |
![]() |
|
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
|
|
#26 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: West Midlands
Posts: 460
|
The first WC I can remember is Italia 90 which still allowed the backpass and had fewer goals than this 1. But it had Maradona and Baggio, England getting to the semis, Nessun Dorma, the romance of watching as a kid. 1994 had so many outstanding individuals Baggio again, Hagi, Stoichkov, Valderrama, Romario, Roger Milla etc. This WC is definitely my favourite watching as an adult understanding the game. I certainly hope this isn't as good as it gets for the next 50 years though!
|
|
|
|
|
Please sign in or register to remove this advertisement.
|
|
|
#27 |
|
Inactive Member
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 15,746
|
This World Cup has seen one of the all time great World Cup upsets (Italy losing to Costa Rica), dramatic late equalisers, wonderful goals and some really exciting games.
The only disappointment is England, yet again. |
|
|
|
|
|
#28 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: West Highlands
Posts: 8,009
|
Quote:
This World Cup has seen one of the all time great World Cup upsets (Italy losing to Costa Rica), dramatic late equalisers, wonderful goals and some really exciting games.
The only disappointment is England, yet again. I do believe that this has been the best World Cup I can remember and that goes back to 1974. |
|
|
|
|
|
#29 |
|
Inactive Member
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 15,746
|
Quote:
I don't think Italy v Costa Rica is even the biggest World Cup shock involving Italy, never mind of all time!
It is up there with the big ones though. Costa Rica were supposed to be the minnows of the group, yet they managed to beat the 4 time winners. If that doesn't count as a major upset then I don't know what would. |
|
|
|
|
|
#30 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: West Highlands
Posts: 8,009
|
Quote:
I said it was one of the biggest shocks, not the biggest shock.
It is up there with the big ones though. Costa Rica were supposed to be the minnows of the group, yet they managed to beat the 4 time winners. If that doesn't count as a major upset then I don't know what would. |
|
|
|
|
|
#31 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: West Midlands
Posts: 460
|
A much bigger shock for the Italians would've been losing against S.Korea in 2002 with a squad containing Totti, Del Piero, Vieri, Maldini, Cannavarro, Nesta, Buffon.
|
|
|
|
|
|
#32 |
|
Inactive Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Portsmouth
Posts: 6,436
|
I think it's shaping up to be one of the best ever.
It's that good that even England's early exit hasn't dampened my enthusiasm for it. There's been some great games, upsets and a bit of controversy too. The fact that there is no one team standing out as an obvious winner makes it a very competitive tournament as well. I wouldn't like to pick a winner at this stage. It's wide open and that's a good thing. |
|
|
|
|
|
#33 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Dublin
Posts: 51,620
|
Quote:
Each to their own. Whilst I wouldn't want to go to your extreme I would prefer two or three outstanding sides plus 3 or 4 teams looking dangerous with it building up to them all meeting each other in the knock out rounds. As it is I think teams have largely struggled to find consistency with Colombia and the now departed Mexico as possible exceptions.
Edit: I suppose Costa Rica have been consistent too, although their level of football hasn't been much to write home about imo. |
|
|
|
|
|
#34 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: West Highlands
Posts: 8,009
|
Quote:
A much bigger shock for the Italians would've been losing against S.Korea in 2002 with a squad containing Totti, Del Piero, Vieri, Maldini, Cannavarro, Nesta, Buffon.
|
|
|
|
|
|
#35 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Ealing, London
Posts: 2,140
|
I always thought that Bulgaria beating Germany in US 94 was one of the most shocking upsets I had ever seen. Didn't even contemplate that was possible.
|
|
|
|
|
|
#36 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Dublin
Posts: 51,620
|
Quote:
The first WC I can remember is Italia 90 which still allowed the backpass and had fewer goals than this 1. But it had Maradona and Baggio, England getting to the semis, Nessun Dorma, the romance of watching as a kid. 1994 had so many outstanding individuals Baggio again, Hagi, Stoichkov, Valderrama, Romario, Roger Milla etc. This WC is definitely my favourite watching as an adult understanding the game. I certainly hope this isn't as good as it gets for the next 50 years though!
|
|
|
|
|
|
#37 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Dublin
Posts: 51,620
|
Quote:
A much bigger shock for the Italians would've been losing against S.Korea in 2002 with a squad containing Totti, Del Piero, Vieri, Maldini, Cannavarro, Nesta, Buffon.
|
|
|
|
|
|
#38 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 5,258
|
Quote:
I always thought that Bulgaria beating Germany in US 94 was one of the most shocking upsets I had ever seen. Didn't even contemplate that was possible.
According to sporcle they were ranked 14th in the world after the world cup (when they reached the semi-final) so they must have been maybe 20-30 in the rankings just prior to their "success". It's a surprise but not massive. Stoichkov was one of the world's best players at the time and the rest were good enough to play with big German and Spanish teams too. Anyone remember Trifon Ivanov? He was the most rugged defender you've ever seen. Straggly beard, eyes like Nic Cage on a 3 week bender, looked like he'd kick his grandmother to win a game. http://www.sporcle.com/games/Scorpio...d_Ranking_1994 Senegal beating France in 2002 was a bigger shock I think, especially considering the run the French were on at the time. |
|
|
|
|
|
#39 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 15,844
|
Costa Rica beating Italy was an upset, but any shock factor was removed by the way they'd already taken Uruguay apart really.
|
|
|
|
|
|
#40 |
|
Inactive Member
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 51
|
what about the 1954 finals?
|
|
|
|
|
|
#41 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: West Highlands
Posts: 8,009
|
Quote:
That was done with the help of a hometown ref though. Giovanni Trapattoni was absolutely livid after the game (they had a 'golden goal' disallowed in extra time, Totti sent off for diving when he didn't and Korea awarded a dubious penalty)
|
|
|
|
|
|
#42 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 1,466
|
It's been good, great goals, some fantastic football but there has been no stand out team. Braxil and Argentina seem to be one man sides, France, Germany and Holland have spluttered at times.
I have a feeling the final will be contested by two teams who have been efficient but not played at their best. Whilst making for a great tournament the winners will probably in the history of the world cup be a relatively ordinary side. |
|
|
|
|
|
#43 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 6,105
|
Quote:
It's been good, great goals, some fantastic football but there has been no stand out team. Braxil and Argentina seem to be one man sides, France, Germany and Holland have spluttered at times.
I have a feeling the final will be contested by two teams who have been efficient but not played at their best. Whilst making for a great tournament the winners will probably in the history of the world cup be a relatively ordinary side. |
|
|
|
|
|
#44 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 1,931
|
yeah, young people always think the latest is the greatest
I dont think there have been any classic matches yet. |
|
|
|
|
|
#45 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Surrey
Posts: 1,908
|
Quote:
The best World Cup I'll ever see in my life is the one that England wins.
I plan to live to be 375. |
|
|
|
|
|
#46 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Kingdom of Arnor
Posts: 78,227
|
If it carries on in the same vein then this tournament could topple 1986 as my favourite World Cup Finals. A lot could depend on how good the 2014 Final is as nothing has come close to the 1986 Final since I've been watching WC's, and you need a great Final to finish things off.
|
|
|
|
|
|
#47 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 6,213
|
this tournament has been so much fun so far, and the large majority of the games have been genuinely entertaining. I agree though that there are no great teams, and I don't think any of the games have been classic, but it has been thoroughly enjoyable all the same.
|
|
|
|
|
|
#48 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 2,786
|
Last night's game against Germany and Algeria was pretty classic! Amazing!! Gutted Algeria didn't get anything out of it.
|
|
|
|
|
|
#49 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 6,215
|
We're lacking a shock or two as well. I'm not saying it has to be 2002 esque but a decent run from a team from a underdog aka Bulgaria 1994, Croatia 1998, always helps light up a tournament.
|
|
|
|
|
|
#50 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 15,844
|
Costa Rica tick that box, surely?
|
|
|
|
![]() |
|
All times are GMT. The time now is 12:04.



