FIFA World Cup 2010

**Red_Lizard2** · 07-06-10, 03:50 PM

that was a good match, I'm a bit sad Uruguay didn't win, but the Dutch team has much more talent, and that helped them win it. I'd argue, based on performance, Uruguay is probably the 3rd best team in the tournament behind the Dutch and Germans (yes, I don't feel Spain been that impressive, though they could prove me wrong).

Game wise, I think we'd be able to say that whoever won it, deserved it. In this case, it is the Dutch.

**Xavsnipe** · 07-06-10, 05:03 PM

Spain has been shit and they were too hyped for the World Cup. Germany is extremely solid and I'd say the Dutch come in second, despite their shaky defense and GK.

**i8pptuakamonstercam** · 07-06-10, 05:11 PM

I hope Spain beats Germany.

**Gumby** · 07-06-10, 05:19 PM

Deutschland FTW! We have Fußball here in Deutschland. Spain only has fútbol so we will totally win.

**Rawr** · 07-06-10, 05:30 PM

Originally Posted by Gumby

Deutschland FTW! We have Fußball here in Deutschland. Spain only has fútbol so we will totally win.

That's correct.

I hear that Torres might sit out for being semi-fail lately. Also, I really hope that Klose gets his 15th goal, and maybe the golden boot.

**Red_Lizard2** · 07-06-10, 06:50 PM

the only excuse Spain has for their play is they have played some tough defenses. Though at the same time, I've seen more then a few times where against a better team they would have given up 2-3 goals. I think one of the things on the Bottom Line (the little bar on the bottom of ESPN) said the Spanish players (other then Villa) have 1 goal in 21 shots on target. Forget what Villa's numbers where, but they've been living off of him. Even Uruguay had at least 2 players that were doing it all (Suarez and Forlan)

**Red_Lizard2** · 07-06-10, 08:06 PM

a good sum-up of the Uruguay/Dutch match, that I agree with (well parts of it, I don't pay enough attention for all the tactical stuff, thats what sites like this are for :P)

http://www.zonalmarking.net/2010/07/...uguay-tactics/

Originally Posted by ZonalMarking

This was a game decided by very fine margins, and despite Holland winning the game following a half-time change in formation, it’s difficult to attribute too much of their success to tactics. Nevertheless, with this being a Holland side that have been criticized for a perceived lack of adventure and flair, we should credit van Marwijk for a bold attacking move. In the second half, Holland had five attacking players whilst Uruguay had only two, and the team who made more of an attempt to win the game prevailed.

and yes, I firmly believe you should all read the full the breakdown, and other breakdowns ZM does, they are awesome!

**Arreo** · 07-07-10, 03:27 PM

Spain v Germany....

It was billed as the match of the tournament, these two great sides playing for all the glory....

It was some of the most boring games I've ever watched..... There was nothing that was interesting or exciting. There wasn't even that much creativity or flair....

Just boring, disappointing and dull as hell.

Here's hoping that the final has some more action.