world cup predictions

Here's mine -

Brazil over Holland
Uruguay over Ghana
Argentina over Germany (really looking forward to this one)
Spain over Paraguay

Brazil over Uruguay
Spain over Argentina (Argentina will probably win, but I love the way Spain plays)

Brazil over Spain

I think Holland is a good darkhorse. They could go all the way if they can upset Brazil.

I have great prizes for the winners!!

whoops!

Hey, man - 1 for 2 isn't bad. Anyway, I was really rooting for Holland, so that makes it OK.

After watching Germany play argentina, I have a hard time anybody will be able to beat Germany. They have speed on defense and strikers that no how to put the ball in the net. Even with Mueller out for the next game. I still believe Germany will go all the way.

I think it's a little early to be booking seats for the celbration Banquet.

England and Argentina weren't exactly defensive powerhouses this cup. (England wasn't much on Offense, either) None of the teams left have that issue. Further, I think Spain has a better midfield, and I think they haven't played their best game yet. Germany might have.

It will be Germany's turn to see how they stack up against really organized teams.

The somewhat scarey thing about Spain is they have made it this far without playing convincing football. They've had Villa and that great midfield to carry them while Torres has been largely absent. Then again, you don't have to score a ton to win the Cup.

If Germany doesn't do it here, look for them at Euro 2012 and Brazil 2014. They are still a young team with lots of guys on the way up.

Here's a rundown set to music from David Henson

Germany was very good against Argentina. And against England. Helped to have ref and linesman who don't see ball 2 feet over the line!!!

Harry Redknapp wrote:Germany was very good against Argentina. And against England. Helped to have ref and linesman who don't see ball 2 feet over the line!!!

Bitter, bitter man.

Spain vs Germany - Can't wait. I really love the way Spain controls the ball with their short passing game, but Germany seems to me more dangerous in the final third. I agree with Geezer about Spain maybe not having played their best yet, but so far they do seem to have trouble getting the ball into the netting. It's Spain's ball control vs. Germany's counterattacks.

And, don't overlook The Netherlands.

AND - - - Based on my original quarter final predictions, I am obviously the resident expert in this matter (I was almost 0 for 4).

If Germany beats Spain and then wins in the fiial, they will be
The only undefeated team in the cup....

No... Wait.

That distinction would go to New Zealand.

Could a moderator move this post to the mens soccer category?

onetouchfutbol wrote:Could a moderator move this post to the mens soccer category?

Technically, should it be in General Sports, as Men's Soccer is supposedly reserved for discussions of UP Soccer?

Geezaldinho wrote:I think it's a little early to be booking seats for the celbration Banquet.

England and Argentina weren't exactly defensive powerhouses this cup. (England wasn't much on Offense, either) None of the teams left have that issue. Further, I think Spain has a better midfield, and I think they haven't played their best game yet. Germany might have.

It will be Germany's turn to see how they stack up against really organized teams.

OK, I can't take credit here, I had help from Paul the Oracle.



He hasn't missed yet.

How can I get access to Paul? I needed him before I started this thread.

Rooting for Spain now - Too much diving and rolling around on the ground by Holland. There didn't seem to be any of that Germany-Spain.