limpid Posted June 8, 2014 Administrator Share Posted June 8, 2014 GER Germany POR Portugal GHA Ghana USA United States GER vs POR Mon 16 June 17:00 ITV GHA vs USA Mon 16 June 23:00 BBC ONE GER vs GHA Sat 21 June 20:00 BBC ONE GHA vs USA Sun 22 June 23:00 BBC ONE POR vs GHA Thu 26 June 17:00 BBC ONE USA vs GER Thu 26 June 17:00 BBC ONE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srsmithusa Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 USA looked much better organized against Nigeria than they have all along. Now idea what kinsman told them was the set up, but they played like a 4-2-1-3. Very strange, but it seemed to work pretty well. They got width from the wingbacks and or one of the front three. The front three were very fluid with Jozy more forward than Clint, and bedoya just popping up anywhere. If kilnsmann. Keeps a back 4 with two holding in front of them, we might just be able to pull a clean sheet or two, It all kinda fell apart when he changed it up by inserting a third center back. Nigeria played free forwards, but couldn't do anything. Nigeria should have probably shifted and tried to attack more from the wings. The interviewers and announcers really wanted Jozy to express how happy and relieved he was to get off his duck, but he wouldn't go for it. his line was that he'd always been confident, felt he was doing well and the team played really well today and gave him some nice chances, there was no great tension or despair from which he needed relieved. The wrap up pundit completely ignored his answer and just pretended he gave them the story line they wanted. I still don't think we'll get out of the group, but if can keep clean sheets, we always have a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers13 Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 I can't see how ronaldo will be fit enough to perform at his best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voinjama Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Whats the latest? Can't find any new info on his situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 He's back in training, Portugal play Ireland on Wednesday so we should find out more soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 This is probably the toughest group to call, I don't think Germany are that good especially if they play the shitty strikerless system plus the Reus injury. They will still get through but think it will not be as easy for them. I can actually see Ghana or USA separating the 2 european teams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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srsmithusa Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 i would be shocked if Ronaldo is anywhere within sight on Wednesday. But also shocked if he doesn't start once the games matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieZ Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 USA looked much better organized against Nigeria than they have all along. Now idea what kinsman told them was the set up, but they played like a 4-2-1-3. Very strange, but it seemed to work pretty well. They got width from the wingbacks and or one of the front three. The front three were very fluid with Jozy more forward than Clint, and bedoya just popping up anywhere. I think it more closely resembled the old 4-3-2-1 "Christmas Tree" formation we used to trot out a while back. I agree that it seemed to work quite well. Beckerman holding things down in the midfield freed up Jermaine Jones to play one of his best matches in a U.S. shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czechlad Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 I wouldn't be surprised if USA advances. They are on good form. Plus it's the world cup so who knows what'll happen? Germany tends to struggle in the group stages. They start slow but pick up speed. How funny would it be if Portugal and Germany don't advance from this group? Although I just don't think this Ghana team has the quality to advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted June 9, 2014 Moderator Share Posted June 9, 2014 It's in Nike Brazil - Ronaldo will be required in the latter stages. I can't see anything but Portugal and Germany in this one. I actually think this is one of the more straightforward groups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Yep, I can't see the most marketable player going out in the group stage... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 (edited) So Ghana warmed up with a 4-0 win over South Korea. When you look at their team, they have quite a few good players, Kwadwo Asamoah, Kevin Prince-Boateng, Munatari, Andre Ayew, Jordan Ayew, Gyan, Christian Atsu.. I think they may surprise a few people. Edited June 10, 2014 by AVFCforever1991 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 It's in Nike Brazil - Ronaldo will be required in the latter stages. I can't see anything but Portugal and Germany in this one. I actually think this is one of the more straightforward groups. but surely the Adidas sponsored tournament wouldn't allow it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Germany and Ghana I reckon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NulliSecundus Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Portugal will weasel through. Germany and Portugal to progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voinjama Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Germany Portugal Ghana USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamingsombrero Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Portugal looked very slick while tearing Ireland a new one. Just won me 80quid too, glad I couldn't get to sleep now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krisagg75 Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 when you look at it ghana have some bloody good players.germany to win it but the ghana-portugal game could be one hell of a game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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