meazza

I've been watching soccer for the last 15 years. Trust me, it's not always a gimme. Obviously the odds are high but the rules are clear. Don't foul the player, and there won't be any gimme.

Germany always plays well in the WC finals. Specifically, they regularly destroy smaller teams (think 8-0 vs Saudi Arabia). How they will fare against Spain, Brazil, Portugal, Holland, France and Italy on the other hand is another question altogether.

It's not hard. At the 90th minute, they announce how much extra time and that's it...

The rule is, a foul in the box will cause a PK. It's clear. Every player knows rule # 1. In the box, you do what it takes NOT to handle the ball. Not only did the Serbian player handle the ball, he handled it so clearly it was funny.

tomorrow might be dreadful. Relying too much on the old timers. I think they will pass their group but they are not as good as I think Spain or any other of the favourites. But anyways, 2006 was a dream that I miss a lot.

or the one where master lippi does it again

totally agree

I'll bet the Aussies wish they had hiddink back.

The Germans are on fire. Looks like they want to make up for that semi final and how they lost by such heart break

handball and fully deserved.

straight red. Good call. I'm very nervous for tomorrows game. Don't know what to expect.

why would you enjoy soccer more if you never did? The sport is setup in a way to make it difficult to score and much more based on tactics. I hate curling. I never watched curling even when everyone was watching it and Canada could have won the gold. I hate the sport and I don't understand how anyone could like it. But that's my taste. If soccers not your cup of tea, I suggest you enjoy your summer.

Not surprised at all. Germans always do well.

What's with the way the USA coach dresses? Trying to copy belichik? Capello must be fuming.

Nigeria could have easily tied this game many times. Their attacks have been retarded... Obafemi Martins, clearly a class higher than the rest of the team.

I'm rooting for Nigeria to beat Argentina because their coach is a pig headed coke head who scored the game winning PK against Italy back in 1990.

That day was a terrible memory At least we got redemption

If USA ties tomorrow, it won't be the first time they draw-ed against the eventual WC winner. Beware of Don Fabio, he will have his team ready tomorrow.

Round games usually are especially at this point. The next game should say a lot more about the progression of the group.

That's how things go. You don't always score when you should. Good finishers are worth millions.

I miss Italia 90 And USA 94 And Germany 06 Next WC in USA, I'm going to every Italy game

I took a tie in my pool.

You're right. I just looked it up on wiki.

It's FORZA ITALIA

And it starts. Terrible linesman. Should be fired. Mexico refused a valid goal.