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Favorite moment of the World Cup thus far?

Sun Jun 22, 2014 10:03 pm

Seems an appropriate time to do this as this is the last of the 11pm kick offs. For me it was USA's late winner against Ghana, great game, great celebration. Very touching.

Re: Favorite moment of the World Cup thus far?

Sun Jun 22, 2014 10:07 pm

Probably Chile dominating Spain.

Re: Favorite moment of the World Cup thus far?

Sun Jun 22, 2014 10:08 pm

I enjoyed seeing Ghana's second against Germany, to take the lead at the time.

The celebration was great, as was the joy on their faces. Doing it for the love of the game and their country.. brilliant.

Re: Favorite moment of the World Cup thus far?

Sun Jun 22, 2014 10:10 pm

Barry Chuckle wrote: The celebration was great, as was the joy on their faces. Doing it for the love of the game and their country.. brilliant.


Another cracking game but the attitude you described ultimately led to their downfall I think. A more professional outfit would have closed the game off or at least taken some of the chances they had to put the game to bed at 2-1 and then done the celebrating after.

I like Ghana though and agree they do play like they love it, hope to see them go through.

Re: Favorite moment of the World Cup thus far?

Sun Jun 22, 2014 10:12 pm

Bluebird since 1948 wrote:Seems an appropriate time to do this as this is the last of the 11pm kick offs. For me it was USA's late winner against Ghana, great game, great celebration. Very touching.


Realising, at some point during the second half,that the Netherlands were going to give Spain a damn good hiding. Have never been a fan of Spanish football, especially the ever too good to be true Barcelona. Have hated tiki taka all along. Give me traditional, British football any day. Or cattenaccio, for that matter.

Think I'll give the European Super Cup, or whatever it's called, a miss.

Re: Favorite moment of the World Cup thus far?

Sun Jun 22, 2014 10:13 pm

" Oh and it's been flicked on by Gerrard, and Suarez is onside, he's Scored"
:wave: :notworthy:

Re: Favorite moment of the World Cup thus far?

Sun Jun 22, 2014 10:16 pm

llangainbluebird wrote:
Bluebird since 1948 wrote:Seems an appropriate time to do this as this is the last of the 11pm kick offs. For me it was USA's late winner against Ghana, great game, great celebration. Very touching.


Realising, at some point during the second half,that the Netherlands were going to give Spain a damn good hiding. Have never been a fan of Spanish football, especially the ever too good to be true Barcelona. Have hated tiki taka all along. Give me traditional, British football any day. Or cattenaccio, for that matter.

Think I'll give the European Super Cup, or whatever it's called, a miss.


Oh to be Dutch that night. That RVP header was special, that game really brought the tournament alive in my opinion after a controversial start.

If Brazil get knocked out it will be a fantastic moment as it's going to take something special with all the help the refs are giving them.

Re: Favorite moment of the World Cup thus far?

Sun Jun 22, 2014 10:21 pm

Did anyone see the pic on Twitter from RVP's grandfather?

Kinda did a planking but called it VanPersieing ?

Brilliant.


Old fella and all :laughing5:

Re: Favorite moment of the World Cup thus far?

Sun Jun 22, 2014 10:22 pm

Bluebird since 1948 wrote:
llangainbluebird wrote:
Bluebird since 1948 wrote:Seems an appropriate time to do this as this is the last of the 11pm kick offs. For me it was USA's late winner against Ghana, great game, great celebration. Very touching.


Realising, at some point during the second half,that the Netherlands were going to give Spain a damn good hiding. Have never been a fan of Spanish football, especially the ever too good to be true Barcelona. Have hated tiki taka all along. Give me traditional, British football any day. Or cattenaccio, for that matter.

Think I'll give the European Super Cup, or whatever it's called, a miss.


Oh to be Dutch that night. That RVP header was special, that game really brought the tournament alive in my opinion after a controversial start.

If Brazil get knocked out it will be a fantastic moment as it's going to take something special with all the help the refs are giving them.


Very true. The first match was outrageous, Brazil to win at all costs. Unless Brazil win it, there could be some serious unrest before the end of the tournament.

The Dutch reminded me of their great sides of the early 70s. I'd love to see them win it, but its a tall order in South America

Re: Favorite moment of the World Cup thus far?

Sun Jun 22, 2014 10:25 pm

I think if Brazil get knocked out it will be one of the greatest games of football we will ever see. The tension in the crowd and I imagine Brazil pushing hard for an equalizer would be brilliant. FIFA, the Government, the police all need Brazil to win or it could go off big time around the country.

Lets hope! One thing for sure the winner of this tournament will most definitely be the best team in the tournament, some of the football has been breathtaking.

Re: Favorite moment of the World Cup thus far?

Sun Jun 22, 2014 10:28 pm

Costa Rica going through. Didn't think they stood a chance but they tore Uruguay to pieces in that 2nd half and really gave Italy a good match and deserved winners. Don't think they'll go further than the 2nd round but what an achievement.

As you've said, Brooks' goal was great. His celebration was just pure emotion.

Re: Favorite moment of the World Cup thus far?

Mon Jun 23, 2014 7:50 am

As a single moment for me it has to be Suarezs second against England. From the emotion he showed its obvious he believed his injury would rob him of this world cup. And rob us fans from having one of the world's best playing in it. Love him or hate him Suarezs emotion and desire is a joy to behold

As a story though it has to be Costa Rica. First time there has ever been 3 previous winners in a group. Everyone called it the group of death between Italy, England and Uruguay. Yet Lil Costa Rica are gonna win it.

Re: Favorite moment of the World Cup thus far?

Mon Jun 23, 2014 8:34 am

Costa Rica breezing through their group with 5 players on the pitch in both matches who've played in the Norwegian league within the past couple years.

As for standout positive moment, had to be USA's second goal yesterday against Portugal.

USA have taken over my support after Bosnia got eliminated by the referees.

Re: Favorite moment of the World Cup thus far?

Mon Jun 23, 2014 9:34 am

Van Persie header for me by far. Proper WOW moment.

Re: Favorite moment of the World Cup thus far?

Mon Jun 23, 2014 9:36 am

AJ1927 wrote:" Oh and it's been flicked on by Gerrard, and Suarez is onside, he's Scored"
:wave: :notworthy:


:ayatollah: :ayatollah: this, hilarious :lol: :lol:

Re: Favorite moment of the World Cup thus far?

Mon Jun 23, 2014 9:38 am

Klinsmanns American accent!!! I think its great

Re: Favorite moment of the World Cup thus far?

Mon Jun 23, 2014 9:44 am

Military Junta wrote:Klinsmanns American accent!!! I think its great


Bit like Steve McLaren's Dutch accent. Both brilliant. Difficult to choose which is best!

Re: Favorite moment of the World Cup thus far?

Mon Jun 23, 2014 10:25 am

tim cahills volley, what a finsh

Re: Favorite moment of the World Cup thus far?

Mon Jun 23, 2014 2:37 pm

Bluebird since 1948 wrote:
llangainbluebird wrote:
Bluebird since 1948 wrote:Seems an appropriate time to do this as this is the last of the 11pm kick offs. For me it was USA's late winner against Ghana, great game, great celebration. Very touching.


Realising, at some point during the second half,that the Netherlands were going to give Spain a damn good hiding. Have never been a fan of Spanish football, especially the ever too good to be true Barcelona. Have hated tiki taka all along. Give me traditional, British football any day. Or cattenaccio, for that matter.

Think I'll give the European Super Cup, or whatever it's called, a miss.


Oh to be Dutch that night. That RVP header was special, that game really brought the tournament alive in my opinion after a controversial start.

If Brazil get knocked out it will be a fantastic moment as it's going to take something special with all the help the refs are giving them.


Brazil are being slated,but it was the ref that gave the poor decisions........and tbh,they are at home in the opening game......the pressure on the ref must have been huge, we have experienced it lots this year even at home....Rooney and Gerard,,,goals chalked off for nxt to nothing etc...........if decisions going their way big time becomes a trait of the tournament fair enough.......wasnt even the worse ref in the opening 2 games..the very nxt match, Mexico had 2 perfectly good goals chalked off.............

Re: Favorite moment of the World Cup thus far?

Mon Jun 23, 2014 2:41 pm

Spain getting torn apart by the Dutch. Nobody was expecting that.

Can't get enough of the South American teams singing their accents either

Re: Favorite moment of the World Cup thus far?

Mon Jun 23, 2014 2:51 pm

brilliant tournament so far...............but the highlight for me is watching a Cardiff City player in it { all be it he wont be here long }...its a first in my lifetime.

Re: Favorite moment of the World Cup thus far?

Mon Jun 23, 2014 5:51 pm

llangainbluebird wrote:
Military Junta wrote:Klinsmanns American accent!!! I think its great


Bit like Steve McLaren's Dutch accent. Both brilliant. Difficult to choose which is best!

Surely Barton's french accent?

Re: Favorite moment of the World Cup thus far?

Mon Jun 23, 2014 6:07 pm

antill_dunning wrote:
llangainbluebird wrote:
Military Junta wrote:Klinsmanns American accent!!! I think its great


Bit like Steve McLaren's Dutch accent. Both brilliant. Difficult to choose which is best!

Surely Barton's french accent?


Forgot about that. Barton wins! :thumbup:

Re: Favorite moment of the World Cup thus far?

Mon Jun 23, 2014 6:12 pm

Haven't got a favourite moment yet, but I think it will be Gary Medel showing neymar how shit he really is in the last 16 haha!

Re: Favorite moment of the World Cup thus far?

Mon Jun 23, 2014 6:17 pm

Military Junta wrote:Klinsmanns American accent!!! I think its great

I haven't heard his American accent yet I have't watched much of build ups or post-match comments as Adrian Chiles was peeing me right off

Re: Favorite moment of the World Cup thus far?

Mon Jun 23, 2014 7:34 pm

Gary linekers face when Costa rica beat Italy,was in pieces with laughter! Especially as the t#@t was wearing an Italian jersey!! Priceless moment for me.on the pitch? Though I hate manure,Van persies header was pure class!

Re: Favorite moment of the World Cup thus far?

Mon Jun 23, 2014 7:59 pm

Suarez twooooooooo one!

Re: Favorite moment of the World Cup thus far?

Mon Jun 23, 2014 11:14 pm

bluesince62 wrote:Gary linekers face when Costa rica beat Italy,was in pieces with laughter! Especially as the t#@t was wearing an Italian jersey!! Priceless moment for me.on the pitch? Though I hate manure,Van persies header was pure class!


I was in a very busy pub in town watching that game, never seen a reaction to a goal like it. Standing ovation from the punters.

Re: Favorite moment of the World Cup thus far?

Tue Jun 24, 2014 12:34 am

Ghana players before the USA game was rather amusing, really look like their proud to be at the WC more than any other country. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/27879950

Would have to say though Colombia when Armero scored, the celebration was quality.

Re: Favorite moment of the World Cup thus far?

Tue Jun 24, 2014 1:47 am

Barton on Question Time was more entertaining than this yuppie corporate sham. The world cup is everything that is wrong with football. They should cancel it in the future. Load of crap.