World Cup Soccer - Page 7

ewmayer · 2010-06-30, 18:39

Much as I enjoyed watching the Gerries' brilliant fast-break and passing game in action, that disallowing the obvious 2nd goal by England was simply unbelievable. At least allow video review of calls involving a goal [or possible goal].

I've been having a debate with 2 fellows at work - one French, one Turkish, both huge ~~soccer~~ football fans, both of whom resolutely advocate keeping tradition ... their take is that such legendary blown calls actually "enrich" the game, by piquing rivalries in which such calls occur. I call this the "Serbian world view", i.e. living one's life focused on the [alleged] injustices done unto you and your ancestors.

That having been said, the post-match whining by both England and Mexico struck me as excuse-making.

Really looking forward to Argentina-Germany on Saturday ... my prediction for the final pairing remains what it was after the first round of games in group play: Brazil v. Germany. But - and especially with the "random" element of incompetent/corrupt officiating - ya just never know.

LOL, Paul and davieddy's forays into Teutonisch - cunning linguists will appeciate that this is the origin of the word "Deutsch" [originally spelt "Teutsch"] - cracked me up.

Been enjoying watching all the games on Spanish-language TV - although their bizarre consonant-transposed spelling of Algeria as "Argelia" threw me for a loop.

ewmayer · 2010-06-30, 19:32

p.s.: Is it true that Argentina's Lionel Messi is also a champion diver? Would that be 3m springboard or from the 10m tower?

xilman · 2010-07-01, 10:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by ewmayer

LOL, Paul and davieddy's forays into Teutonisch - cunning linguists will appeciate that this is the origin of the word "Deutsch" [originally spelt "Teutsch"] - cracked me up.

I thought I ought to reciprocate the humo{,u}r you gave us with your foray into Spanish a while back.

Some day I'll get the opportunity to astound you all with my fluent Franglais.

Paul

davieddy · 2010-07-03, 14:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by ewmayer

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/10420131.stm

"Better get it right, buddy, or you're sushi!"

Interesting ... if cephalo-Paul really is that good, you'd think the aquarium could quickly become self-funding by placing appropriate wagers on the games.

That would lend new meaning to the term "Sucker's bet".

Anyone backing his tips would be squids in ATM

David

davieddy · 2010-07-03, 17:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by moebius

With all respect to U.S., Germany will be world champion 2010.

Quote:

Originally Posted by davieddy

First you beat England on penalties as usual (unless we have a Russian linesman as in 1966).

This time Uraquay officials disallowed Lampard's goal.

Quote:

Originally Posted by moebius

Again, a crushing blow against the island!

I took the wise precaution of not watching the game.

Quote:

Then Argentina, Spain and Brazil should be a doddle.

Better make that Spain and Holland.

I thought that Argentina game was amazing. The Argies ability to
keep possession and string passes together is fantastic, but the
organization of the Germans would not be out of place at a Nuremburg
rally

David

PS I thought the game was played in a great spirit as well.

davieddy · 2010-07-03, 20:11

Schmimball.

(Spain's goal)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BPIoIOQoAw&feature=fvst

ATH · 2010-07-04, 10:39

Now the semifinalists is found, there are 16 possible combinations for 1st,2nd,3rd and 4th place.

My guess is:

Germany takes the gold, Holland Silver, Spain Bronze, URuGuAY 4th.

cheesehead · 2010-07-04, 17:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by ATH

Now the semifinalists is found, there are 16

(I think you meant 4! = 24)

Quote:

possible combinations for 1st,2nd,3rd and 4th place.

My guess is:

Germany takes the gold, Holland Silver, Spain Bronze, URuGuAY 4th.

Just plain alphabetical (English) order, eh?

- -

What does the psychic octopus predict?

axn · 2010-07-04, 17:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheesehead

(I think you meant 4! = 24)

No. He meant 16. I will wait for a while till the "D'oh" moment kicks in

Oddball · 2010-07-04, 18:58

Quote:

Now the semifinalists is found, there are 16 possible combinations for 1st,2nd,3rd and 4th place.

Quote:

(I think you meant 4! = 24)

Quote:

Originally Posted by axn

No. He meant 16. I will wait for a while till the "D'oh" moment kicks in

There should be 24 combinations, not 16. If A, B, C, and D are the four teams, the combinations are:

ABCD
ABDC
ACBD
ACDB
ADBC
ADCB

BACD
BADC
BCAD
BCDA
BDAC
BDCA

CABD
CADB
CBAD
CBDA
CDAB
CDBA

DABC
DACB
DBAC
DBCA
DCAB
DCBA

axn · 2010-07-04, 19:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oddball

There should be 24 combinations, not 16. If A, B, C, and D are the four teams, the combinations are:

I repeat

Quote:

Originally Posted by axn

No. He meant 16. I will wait for a while till the "D'oh" moment kicks in

2010-07-03, 20:11	#72
davieddy "Lucan" Dec 2006 England 2·3·13·83 Posts	Pinball Schmimball. (Spain's goal) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BPIoIOQoAw&feature=fvst Last fiddled with by davieddy on 2010-07-03 at 20:23

2010-07-04, 10:39	#73
ATH Einyen Dec 2003 Denmark 2²·863 Posts	Now the semifinalists is found, there are 16 possible combinations for 1st,2nd,3rd and 4th place. My guess is: Germany takes the gold, Holland Silver, Spain Bronze, URuGuAY 4th. Last fiddled with by ATH on 2010-07-04 at 10:44

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2010-06-30, 18:39	#67
ewmayer ∂²ω=0 Sep 2002 República de California 26754₈ Posts	Much as I enjoyed watching the Gerries' brilliant fast-break and passing game in action, that disallowing the obvious 2nd goal by England was simply unbelievable. At least allow video review of calls involving a goal [or possible goal]. I've been having a debate with 2 fellows at work - one French, one Turkish, both huge ~~soccer~~ football fans, both of whom resolutely advocate keeping tradition ... their take is that such legendary blown calls actually "enrich" the game, by piquing rivalries in which such calls occur. I call this the "Serbian world view", i.e. living one's life focused on the [alleged] injustices done unto you and your ancestors. That having been said, the post-match whining by both England and Mexico struck me as excuse-making. Really looking forward to Argentina-Germany on Saturday ... my prediction for the final pairing remains what it was after the first round of games in group play: Brazil v. Germany. But - and especially with the "random" element of incompetent/corrupt officiating - ya just never know. LOL, Paul and davieddy's forays into Teutonisch - cunning linguists will appeciate that this is the origin of the word "Deutsch" [originally spelt "Teutsch"] - cracked me up. Been enjoying watching all the games on Spanish-language TV - although their bizarre consonant-transposed spelling of Algeria as "Argelia" threw me for a loop.

2010-06-30, 19:32	#68
ewmayer ∂²ω=0 Sep 2002 República de California 2²×2,939 Posts	p.s.: Is it true that Argentina's Lionel Messi is also a champion diver? Would that be 3m springboard or from the 10m tower?