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World Cup Round of 16 - Fixtures in 1st Post

http://thescore.thejournal.ie/greece-georgios-samaras-invites-young-world-cup-1541175-Jun2014/

Greece star Georgios Samaras invites young Irish fan to the World Cup

11-year-old Celtic fan Jay Beatty, who has Down’s syndrome, is set to watch his hero in action against Costa Rica.
A YOUNG IRISH fan is set to travel to the World Cup to watch his hero Georgios Samaras in action, after being invited to the tournament by the star himself.
11-year-old Celtic supporter Jay Beatty, who has Down’s syndrome, also encountered the Greek star when he was taken from the stands by him to join in the Scottish side’s league title celebrations earlier this year.



Wonderful gesture by Samaras =D>
 
Heda SPURSCZ said:
http://thescore.thejournal.ie/greece-georgios-samaras-invites-young-world-cup-1541175-Jun2014/

Greece star Georgios Samaras invites young Irish fan to the World Cup

11-year-old Celtic fan Jay Beatty, who has Down’s syndrome, is set to watch his hero in action against Costa Rica.
A YOUNG IRISH fan is set to travel to the World Cup to watch his hero Georgios Samaras in action, after being invited to the tournament by the star himself.
11-year-old Celtic supporter Jay Beatty, who has Down’s syndrome, also encountered the Greek star when he was taken from the stands by him to join in the Scottish side’s league title celebrations earlier this year.



Wonderful gesture by Samaras =D>
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Was just about to post this myself. Nice gesture.

[video=youtube;MfjjPfdAHE4]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfjjPfdAHE4[/video]
 
Heda SPURSCZ said:
http://thescore.thejournal.ie/greece-georgios-samaras-invites-young-world-cup-1541175-Jun2014/

Greece star Georgios Samaras invites young Irish fan to the World Cup

11-year-old Celtic fan Jay Beatty, who has Down’s syndrome, is set to watch his hero in action against Costa Rica.
A YOUNG IRISH fan is set to travel to the World Cup to watch his hero Georgios Samaras in action, after being invited to the tournament by the star himself.
11-year-old Celtic supporter Jay Beatty, who has Down’s syndrome, also encountered the Greek star when he was taken from the stands by him to join in the Scottish side’s league title celebrations earlier this year.



Wonderful gesture by Samaras =D>
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Good player too always enjoyed watching him.
 
Jordinho said:
28 June

1. Brazil v. Chile
3. Colombia v. Uruguay

29 June

2. Netherlands v. Mexico
4. Costa Rica v. Greece

30 June

5. France v. Nigeria
7. Germany v. Algeria

1 July

6. Argentina v. Switzerland
8. Belgium v. USA
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It is a bit disappointing there are not too many "close" or high profile matches in the Second Round. Almost all the matches looked like being one sided except for the Netherlands-Mexico match. Brazil have a great record against Chile while Colombia will easily beat Suarez-less Uruguay. Nigeria and Algeria don't have the quality to trouble France and Germany respectively. On paper, Argentina and Belgium should progress as well. Only Costa Rica-Greece match is hard to predict as Greece are unpredictable with their defensive tactics.

Compared this to the 2010 WC where there was Argentina-Mexico, Germany-England and Spain-Portugal matches in Second Round. In 2006, there was Argentina-Mexico, Portugal-Netherlands and Spain-France matches. The lack of the high-profile matches this time is mostly due to big European teams failing to progress out of their group like Spain, England, Italy and Portugal.

The fact only 6 of 13 European teams have progressed to the second round shows how badly the European teams have done this time. In contrast, out of 10 South and Central American teams, 8 have reached the second round which is a great achievement.
 
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No football tonight, take the opportunity to head over to the Vice Den and post a couple of pictures in the world cup babes thread?
 
Hopefully Scolari finally sees sense and starts Fernandino ahead of Paulinho......they looked so much more fluid and exciting going forward when he made the switch against Cameroon.
 
Spurs7891 said:
It is a bit disappointing there are not too many "close" or high profile matches in the Second Round. Almost all the matches looked like being one sided except for the Netherlands-Mexico match. Brazil have a great record against Chile while Colombia will easily beat Suarez-less Uruguay. Nigeria and Algeria don't have the quality to trouble France and Germany respectively. On paper, Argentina and Belgium should progress as well. Only Costa Rica-Greece match is hard to predict as Greece are unpredictable with their defensive tactics.

Compared this to the 2010 WC where there was Argentina-Mexico, Germany-England and Spain-Portugal matches in Second Round. In 2006, there was Argentina-Mexico, Portugal-Netherlands and Spain-France matches. The lack of the high-profile matches this time is mostly due to big European teams failing to progress out of their group like Spain, England, Italy and Portugal.

The fact only 6 of 13 European teams have progressed to the second round shows how badly the European teams have done this time. In contrast, out of 10 South and Central American teams, 8 have reached the second round which is a great achievement.
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It has been a world cup where the under dog has done well, I hope that continues into the knock out stage.
 
I agree Milo, although i'm not sure if thats because the underdogs are having their day or if there is just less range in comparable quality between the teams than in previous tournaments.
 
galeforce said:
I agree Milo, although i'm not sure if thats because the underdogs are having their day or if there is just less range in comparable quality between the teams than in previous tournaments.
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I don't think that there are any exceptional teams in this tournament, everyone has at least one weakness.
 
Teams can grow during a tournament. If Brasil or Argentina get their act together before the end they could still be looked at in hindsight as great champions, even after a sluggish start. At the moment we just have the poor part, but if they improve the scores will be remembered more than the performances. I'm not trying to say they will, just that they could.
 
jts1882 said:
Teams can grow during a tournament. If Brasil or Argentina get their act together before the end they could still be looked at in hindsight as great champions, even after a sluggish start. At the moment we just have the poor part, but if they improve the scores will be remembered more than the performances. I'm not trying to say they will, just that they could.
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Absolutely. Teams also take a different approach to the group phase to the knock out one. Some of the better teams might be holding a little back knowing that it takes more in the knock out rounds and that they have a lot of football to play if they are going to go all of the way.

I still find it hard to see beyond Argentina and Brazil as possible champions despite neither playing particularly well so far.
 
Brazil v. Chile
Colombia v. Uruguay
Netherlands v. Mexico
Costa Rica v. Greece
France v. Nigeria
Germany v. Algeria
Argentina v. Switzerland
Belgium v. USA
 
Finally - Paulinho dropped !

LINE-UPS

Brazil: Julio Cesar, Alves, Silva, Luiz, Fernandinho, Marcelo, Hulk, Fred, Neymar, Oscar, Gustavo.

Chile: Bravo, Mena, Isla, Silva, Sanchez, Vidal, Vargas, Medel, Jara, Aranguiz, Dias.
 
Neymar might be injured. Brazil seem more effective in defence than they've been up until now. Alexis Sanchez with some good early touches.

Early start but the game has potential.
 
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