Deuce Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Solid officiating from Geiger today, surprisingly. Two matches in a row of good ref work following some dodgy performances in the first 3. Best referee so far by some distance. Looks like the type that can handle the 3 biggest games. Hope he refs one of the semis, or the final even. Think he only became a full-time official recently. Used to officiate MLS matches part-time while teaching high school math(s). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Rio Ferdinand: "It was excitedness" That'd be excitement, Rio? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Big Al in good shape in comparison to that photo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Colombia have actually been all fart and no s***. James Rodriguez playing like a barbie doll. If Greece had anything about them, they would have got a result against them. Very disappointed that Colombia have been nowhere near the hype. 3-0 against a team which have no interest in anything but spoiling in the first game without some key players is pretty good IMO. I sort of agree with him though. Columbia have some nice football over two thirds of the pitch, but they don't look so incisive when they reach the opposition penalty area. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Phil Neville's hair, man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Colombia have actually been all fart and no s***. James Rodriguez playing like a barbie doll. If Greece had anything about them, they would have got a result against them. Very disappointed that Colombia have been nowhere near the hype. 3-0 against a team which have no interest in anything but spoiling in the first game without some key players is pretty good IMO. I sort of agree with him though. Columbia have some nice football over two thirds of the pitch, but they don't look so incisive when they reach the opposition penalty area. First match jitters. I'm not worried. They'll be even better against Japan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Colombia have actually been all fart and no s***. James Rodriguez playing like a barbie doll. If Greece had anything about them, they would have got a result against them. Very disappointed that Colombia have been nowhere near the hype. 3-0 against a team which have no interest in anything but spoiling in the first game without some key players is pretty good IMO. I sort of agree with him though. Columbia have some nice football over two thirds of the pitch, but they don't look so incisive when they reach the opposition penalty area. No man. Just look at the scoreline and ignore the actual football that took place. Colombia were fucking ace man. Ignore the fact that the Greek keeper hardly had to make a save or that they didn't really know what to do once they got in good positions. It's sacrilege going against the grain on here Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jtm_92 Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Lineups for uruguay vs costa rica. Uruguay (4-4-2): Muslera; Pereira, Lugano, Godin, Caceres; Rios, Gargano, Stuani, Rodriguez; Forlan, Cavani. Costa Rica (5-4-1): Navas; Gamboa, Umana, Gonzalez, Duarte, Diaz; Bolanos, Borges, Tejeda; Campbell, Ruiz. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinny Green Balls Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Colombia decided to let a largely inept Greece team come at them. The scoreline rarely looked in any type of doubt. And given their 2-goal capitulation against Senegal, and it being the first game for them, I am not particularly surprised. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaus Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 No Suarez? or was he only expected to make it for the match against us? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Solid officiating from Geiger today, surprisingly. Two matches in a row of good ref work following some dodgy performances in the first 3. Best referee so far by some distance. Looks like the type that can handle the 3 biggest games. Hope he refs one of the semis, or the final even. Think he only became a full-time official recently. Used to officiate MLS matches part-time while teaching high school math(s). USAUSAUSAUSA Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 can we hire seedorf FFS What'd he do, say the word "Threat"? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 If any of ye are bored till the next game starts put on the hurling on sky sports 3, ye might enjoy it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Solid officiating from Geiger today, surprisingly. Two matches in a row of good ref work following some dodgy performances in the first 3. Best referee so far by some distance. Looks like the type that can handle the 3 biggest games. Hope he refs one of the semis, or the final even. Think he only became a full-time official recently. Used to officiate MLS matches part-time while teaching high school math(s). Didn't look it at all. He looked to be in total control of the match. Fair enough it wasn't the most high profile game, but still. He was decisive and managed to get most if not all decisions correct. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Colombia have actually been all fart and no s***. James Rodriguez playing like a barbie doll. If Greece had anything about them, they would have got a result against them. Very disappointed that Colombia have been nowhere near the hype. 3-0 against a team which have no interest in anything but spoiling in the first game without some key players is pretty good IMO. I sort of agree with him though. Columbia have some nice football over two thirds of the pitch, but they don't look so incisive when they reach the opposition penalty area. No man. Just look at the scoreline and ignore the actual football that took place. Colombia were f***ing ace man. Ignore the fact that the Greek keeper hardly had to make a save or that they didn't really know what to do once they got in good positions. It's sacrilege going against the grain on here Stop it, Colombia opened up with 3-0 and had excellent spells throughout the game. They didn't have to impose themselves since Greece didn't do much and only really had one dangerous chance each half. Your original post is shit, I don't necessarily agree with Mole, but I thought Colombia were very good especially considering it was without Guarin who's a vital part of that midfield. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Also, all the Uruguay fans that sent death threats and hell the way of Paul Dummett can fuck off and eat a bunch of dicks. Suarez is fine and was always going to be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Colombia have actually been all fart and no s***. James Rodriguez playing like a barbie doll. If Greece had anything about them, they would have got a result against them. Very disappointed that Colombia have been nowhere near the hype. 3-0 against a team which have no interest in anything but spoiling in the first game without some key players is pretty good IMO. I sort of agree with him though. Columbia have some nice football over two thirds of the pitch, but they don't look so incisive when they reach the opposition penalty area. No man. Just look at the scoreline and ignore the actual football that took place. Colombia were f***ing ace man. Ignore the fact that the Greek keeper hardly had to make a save or that they didn't really know what to do once they got in good positions. It's sacrilege going against the grain on here Stop it, Colombia opened up with 3-0 and had excellent spells throughout the game. They didn't have to impose themselves since Greece didn't do much and only really had one dangerous chance each half. Your original post is s***, I don't necessarily agree with Mole, but I thought Colombia were very good especially considering it was without Guarin who's a vital part of that midfield. The World Cup is really getting to your head isn't it? You feel like a GOD amongst men don't you? Enjoy it while it lasts mate. Your posts are all top notch Also, in case you do read, the point I disagree with is this "didn't have to impose themselves" bollocks. The Greeks are limited but they're no mugs. If they had attacked with a bit more conviction (and had the right personnel on as they did when Mitroglu and Fetfatzidis came on) then Colombia would not have been as comfortable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Colombia have actually been all fart and no s***. James Rodriguez playing like a barbie doll. If Greece had anything about them, they would have got a result against them. Very disappointed that Colombia have been nowhere near the hype. 3-0 against a team which have no interest in anything but spoiling in the first game without some key players is pretty good IMO. I sort of agree with him though. Columbia have some nice football over two thirds of the pitch, but they don't look so incisive when they reach the opposition penalty area. No man. Just look at the scoreline and ignore the actual football that took place. Colombia were f***ing ace man. Ignore the fact that the Greek keeper hardly had to make a save or that they didn't really know what to do once they got in good positions. It's sacrilege going against the grain on here Stop it, Colombia opened up with 3-0 and had excellent spells throughout the game. They didn't have to impose themselves since Greece didn't do much and only really had one dangerous chance each half. Your original post is s***, I don't necessarily agree with Mole, but I thought Colombia were very good especially considering it was without Guarin who's a vital part of that midfield. The World Cup is really getting to your head isn't it? You feel like a GOD amongst men don't you? Enjoy it while it lasts mate. Your posts are all top notch Also, in case you do read, the point I disagree with is this "didn't have to impose themselves" bollocks. The Greeks are limited but they're no mugs. If they had attacked with a bit more conviction (and had the right personnel on as they did when Mitroglu and Fetfatzidis came on) then Colombia would not have been as comfortable. Nah it's post like yours with the I don't believe the hype after one game that does my head in. Colombia looked very comfortable IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Lineups for uruguay vs costa rica. Uruguay (4-4-2): Muslera; Pereira, Lugano, Godin, Caceres; Rios, Gargano, Stuani, Rodriguez; Forlan, Cavani. Costa Rica (5-4-1): Navas; Gamboa, Umana, Gonzalez, Duarte, Diaz; Bolanos, Borges, Tejeda; Campbell, Ruiz. Should be a fun game. Costa Rica has a lot of speed and they'll be looking to get behind Uruguay's defense. Hopefully, like Australia, they come out swinging, because Uruguay's defense really isn't the best. It's too bad Oviedo got injured and Rodney Wallace didn't make the cut. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Forlan at the 2010 WC He was ridiculously good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Colombia have actually been all fart and no s***. James Rodriguez playing like a barbie doll. If Greece had anything about them, they would have got a result against them. Very disappointed that Colombia have been nowhere near the hype. 3-0 against a team which have no interest in anything but spoiling in the first game without some key players is pretty good IMO. I sort of agree with him though. Columbia have some nice football over two thirds of the pitch, but they don't look so incisive when they reach the opposition penalty area. No man. Just look at the scoreline and ignore the actual football that took place. Colombia were f***ing ace man. Ignore the fact that the Greek keeper hardly had to make a save or that they didn't really know what to do once they got in good positions. It's sacrilege going against the grain on here Stop it, Colombia opened up with 3-0 and had excellent spells throughout the game. They didn't have to impose themselves since Greece didn't do much and only really had one dangerous chance each half. Your original post is s***, I don't necessarily agree with Mole, but I thought Colombia were very good especially considering it was without Guarin who's a vital part of that midfield. The World Cup is really getting to your head isn't it? You feel like a GOD amongst men don't you? Enjoy it while it lasts mate. Your posts are all top notch Also, in case you do read, the point I disagree with is this "didn't have to impose themselves" bollocks. The Greeks are limited but they're no mugs. If they had attacked with a bit more conviction (and had the right personnel on as they did when Mitroglu and Fetfatzidis came on) then Colombia would not have been as comfortable. Nah it's post like yours with the I don't believe the hype after one game that does my head in. Colombia looked very comfortable IMO. Tbf I've seen them play better, Flip. They did look a bit disjointed at times defensively and the finishing wasn't all there. Even a 75% Colombia is good enough to handle Greece and probably win the group, but they'll need to improve if they want to progress in the knockout stages. Which I've no doubt they will. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Colombia have actually been all fart and no s***. James Rodriguez playing like a barbie doll. If Greece had anything about them, they would have got a result against them. Very disappointed that Colombia have been nowhere near the hype. 3-0 against a team which have no interest in anything but spoiling in the first game without some key players is pretty good IMO. I sort of agree with him though. Columbia have some nice football over two thirds of the pitch, but they don't look so incisive when they reach the opposition penalty area. No man. Just look at the scoreline and ignore the actual football that took place. Colombia were f***ing ace man. Ignore the fact that the Greek keeper hardly had to make a save or that they didn't really know what to do once they got in good positions. It's sacrilege going against the grain on here Stop it, Colombia opened up with 3-0 and had excellent spells throughout the game. They didn't have to impose themselves since Greece didn't do much and only really had one dangerous chance each half. Your original post is s***, I don't necessarily agree with Mole, but I thought Colombia were very good especially considering it was without Guarin who's a vital part of that midfield. The World Cup is really getting to your head isn't it? You feel like a GOD amongst men don't you? Enjoy it while it lasts mate. Your posts are all top notch Also, in case you do read, the point I disagree with is this "didn't have to impose themselves" bollocks. The Greeks are limited but they're no mugs. If they had attacked with a bit more conviction (and had the right personnel on as they did when Mitroglu and Fetfatzidis came on) then Colombia would not have been as comfortable. Nah it's post like yours with the I don't believe the hype after one game that does my head in. Colombia looked very comfortable IMO. I apologize for not changing my opinion because you told me to. We'll have to agree to disagree. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Colombia have actually been all fart and no s***. James Rodriguez playing like a barbie doll. If Greece had anything about them, they would have got a result against them. Very disappointed that Colombia have been nowhere near the hype. 3-0 against a team which have no interest in anything but spoiling in the first game without some key players is pretty good IMO. I sort of agree with him though. Columbia have some nice football over two thirds of the pitch, but they don't look so incisive when they reach the opposition penalty area. No man. Just look at the scoreline and ignore the actual football that took place. Colombia were f***ing ace man. Ignore the fact that the Greek keeper hardly had to make a save or that they didn't really know what to do once they got in good positions. It's sacrilege going against the grain on here Stop it, Colombia opened up with 3-0 and had excellent spells throughout the game. They didn't have to impose themselves since Greece didn't do much and only really had one dangerous chance each half. Your original post is s***, I don't necessarily agree with Mole, but I thought Colombia were very good especially considering it was without Guarin who's a vital part of that midfield. The World Cup is really getting to your head isn't it? You feel like a GOD amongst men don't you? Enjoy it while it lasts mate. Your posts are all top notch Also, in case you do read, the point I disagree with is this "didn't have to impose themselves" bollocks. The Greeks are limited but they're no mugs. If they had attacked with a bit more conviction (and had the right personnel on as they did when Mitroglu and Fetfatzidis came on) then Colombia would not have been as comfortable. Nah it's post like yours with the I don't believe the hype after one game that does my head in. Colombia looked very comfortable IMO. I apologize for not changing my opinion because you told me to. We'll have to agree to disagree. Whatever. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S.R. Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Trying to enjoy the game, but one of my neighbours is running a cement mixer. Oh wait, my mistake, Poyet is just talking. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Colombia have actually been all fart and no s***. James Rodriguez playing like a barbie doll. If Greece had anything about them, they would have got a result against them. Very disappointed that Colombia have been nowhere near the hype. 3-0 against a team which have no interest in anything but spoiling in the first game without some key players is pretty good IMO. How the hell were the greeks only interested in spoiling the game? You must have missed all the chances/half chances they had? The score flatters Colombia imo. They haven't been THAT good. I guess I was expecting a lot more from their football. Guess I'd also have to keep in mind that it was a 1pm kickoff in searing heat. My point still stands though. Greece could have got a result if they had more quality in midfield, as Colombia took their foot off the gas completely after scoring the first goal. You're also underestimating how little performances mean at this stage, winning is all that matters and they comfortably beat a team which doesn't lose all that often without really getting out of second gear. Think you're being harsh personally, they did what they had to do without some key players and without having to reach their top level. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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