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It was a smart foul. He took a chance and it paid off. WTF kind of penalty kick was that???

Looks like it's karma for the vuvuzela's

I always tell people the sting of losing in penalties. It just comes down to emotions since it's a clear easy shot to take. Cheers to Ghana for fighting so hard but what a bad way to go down. Been there, done that.

Doesn't matter. As long as you care.

The Dutch have always had a great pool of talent. They just seemed to always screw up at this level. Good for them, honestly.

In Boca Lupo

Honestly speaking, I am very happy I was wrong. All I hope is that the Germans go out too and the top two spots in the world will remain unchanged after 2010.

Dunga has been criticized for the last 4 years for his "tactical approach". If they don't win this game, you can bet he will be let go right away. Sad as he is a great player.

Guess I spoke too soon?

At first glance I thought it was a screwed up offside trap. After looking again, it was just blown defending. The Dutch never win...

Offside traps in soccer. When they don't work, you get scored on. Just ask Holland

Meh. The Germans will always have Grosso memories in their head You know I just watched a BBC documentary of the Germany - Italy back in 2006. I think what really stood out for me was the refs. For me, the Mexican ref kept the pace going, did not ruin the game by making any boneheaded calls and let them play. There were a few iffy calls on both ends but that's sport. Amazing how difficult it is to find another referee like that.

Poutine is probably one of the worst things you can eat. I haven't touched one in years. I could just imagine how a competition must ruin you

Bleh. It's a nice day off La St Jean is when it's cracking here

Gang bangs will do that to a guy.

From what I heard Bill Clinton has already vowed his support to paraguay.

I'm going to move to Paraguay and marry her.

I don't think Danny DeVito could sell the part of being a coked out psychopath. I think Joe Pesci could do it a bit better.

Nah man, she won my heart.

The reason why I want Paraguay to win and why I want Argentina not to win http://www.nowpublic.com/sports/larissa-ri...up-2635613.html Would ya? Diego Maradona has promised to run naked through the streets of Buenos Aires if Argentina wins the 2010 World Cup. Larissa Riquelme, most famous as the "busty Paraguay fan", has stepped up to match Maradona's pledge, and is throwing in some patriotic body paint for good measure.

Can you tell me who's considered elite in Portugal? I only see Portugal ever winning a WC or Euro if Mourinho decides to take over the national team and I don't see that happening. History means everything. At the end of the day, the Germans and Brazilians will most likely be the ones left standing. Of course the Italians often are as well but this year was just a disaster and a mistake everyone saw from the beginning.

Dunga plays a lone striker formation. He didn't fit well. Not only that but he had a terrible season at Milan, but that's not fair because everyone had a terrible season at Milan. Of course terrible season and they still finished third

Those malnourished impoverished countries don't develop the players. They are just picked up at a young age by the top soccer academies in Europe.

The teams that get promoted are often very small clubs. I don't even think they can afford the technology. Often enough, they're towns with stadiums of only 10-20 000 spectators. I understand your point but I understand the reasoning for a human element but FFS, could they develop some better refs? Rosetti was sent home for that !@#$ up during the Argentina - Mexico game. This guy has reffed a shitload of big games and can't figure that offside???

Wow Ronaldhino must have some talent to be able to score from home It was Robinho And C. Ronaldo is a great player but Portugal sucks. I remember hearing the other day how they're a soccer powerhouse . A power house that has won nothing ever.