Just finished my bracket on ESPN. Before everyone comes in with the torches, look at the bracket, then read my explanation, haha!

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1278/...7fbbd5bb_b.jpg

I picked Spain to win, because as far as I know they're the only team in which all their most successful footballers are still fit enough to be competitive(with the exception of Torres who might still be questionable). To me, the Spaniards are the most "complete" team in the tournament. Starting from the back, Iker Casillas is arguably the one of the best keepers in the world. Even though his club fell a bit short to Barca in La Liga this season, to me, he is still one of the top 3 keepers in Europe. Their defense is both experienced and extremely stingy, like the Italian defense that helped Italy win the last tournament. Puyol, Sergio Ramos, Pique, and Capdevilla. Hows that for a back four? 3 out of the 4 of those players play in top form at the biggest clubs in the world, and all are capable of getting forward and scoring goals. Their midfield is probably the strongest attribute, and they possess the ball and control the pace of the game like no other team on earth. Combine Iniesta, Xavi, Hernandez, Alonso; these are world-class midfielders. Up front they have a deadly one-two combination of David Villa and Fernando Torres, both vital goal-scorers for their respective clubs of Valencia and Liverpool.

I think they'll finally overcome the defeats of previous cups. They'll finally bring the cup to Spain.


And yes, I picked the US to upset the Germans in the second round. There has to be at least one upset in during the cup, and I think that could be it!


-Jon

yawn :stirthepot:

Good opening game. I was really hoping SA would win, but the result was absolutely fair.

I had Mexico 2-1 over RSA..... could have won $5 but guess the gods are not with me....

South Africa was the better team for sure.

I'm happy with the result, though I wanted SA to win.

I hope you have an American flag to the right flying higher!

It's folded for the day. The France one will only fly on match days.

Diego Forlan + shaky defense = me nervous

Here we go. I'll check back at halftime.

Satisfied with the first half.

^^^Meh. I’m nervous. Uruguay came prepared:excited:

2nd half substitution to bring on henry? *ponders*

ribery looked like he was trying to cut every which way, but uruguay kept swarming him. if uruguay could actually hold the damn ball they'd be doing better.

got a feeling Ur a gay might win this

Oh my god this game is sooooo boring :yawn:

that was totally not worth a watch. god dammit.

Awful match. Henry was lively-- glad he came on, but I would've liked Anelka on too.

At least we have USA and England tomorrow

:iagree:

I want my 90 minutes back...


:usa:

Shots (on Goal)
Uruguay 7(3)
France 20(3)


wtf france lol

The Jabulani kept spinning.

/sarcasm

Some good D from Uraguay at the end

What an abysmal performance by the french today, where was Ribery? did he come to work today? As far as the South Africa/Mexico match goes, good game overall, I felt the S. Africans deserved a penalty, but I think both teams will be pleased with the result.

I agree with Chris, I want my 90 minutes back.

fix'd


P.S. It's a joke *ducks flying objects*

Man, watching the "highlights" of France's match, they were really unlucky to score early on (Govou missed a sitter after a Ribery ball across goal & then Gourcuff had that really nice free kick). I'd kind of forgotten that after the ugly second half.

Yeah, I was actually kinda shocked to see how Scarface and Gourcuff played in this game, way worse than their usual standards. I kinda wish Gignac started the game, he came in and gave the Guayos some trouble in the few minutes he was in there. And as much as I hate to admit it, Henry is starting to show is age.

Toulalan & I are the same age. I thought he was like 38.

The one with grey hair? haha

Yeah! Dude's 26!

Korea gets the first win. Man They look good

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Yeah, Korea looked sharp, no surprise with me really, they just seemed to out endure the Greeks, they never seemed to tire.

Crap picture, but here're my boots:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...lbum/boots.jpg

haha you got them customized

damn right

nikeID.com for the metaphorical win

Pretty cool. Im not crazy on the over top laces. Kinda messes up the shot. I have side laced :tup:

Korea kicked *** today! :D

the old total 90s?

since we're showing off our boots, here are but a few of my collection.

Vapors
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/g...t6/p_00669.jpg

Puma Kings, Kappa Italianos
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/g...t6/p_00670.jpg

Kelme Masters
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/g.../p_00671-1.jpg

My Indoors, Sambas, Puma Kings, and my softies
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/g.../p_00673-1.jpg

Alright, LETS GO USA, WHHOOOP SOME LIMEY ASS!!!

:bowrofl: @ that goal