The War is almost over and I want to take time to talk about the Quarter Final rounds, although really there isn't much to talk about... But a man's gotta rant, so here it is.
Germany - France
People have told me that it was a boring game. Well, to be honest, the quarter finals were kind of dull in comparison with last round; but really I do not think the game was boring because it was a game that was played cautiously in which Germany went to counter everything France threw at them. It wasn't spectacular, but they both played well. 6 shots on goal for Germany, 9 for France, 50%/50% ball possession - it was a good game. However, seems to me that Germany was not playing at 100%... Maybe it was the flu, maybe they were lousy, maybe they were saving strength. We'll see.
Argentina - Belgium
Another very even match. Argentina went ahead early on with a beautiful goal by Higuain, who really needed to score a goal, because come on... He was having a pretty shitty War. Belgium showed that they are not just lucky, they're good! And what's more, they're young. Next time they'll not only be a surprise, they'll be scary.
Netherlands - Costa Rica
Good thing Costa Rica lost. Seriously, I'm glad. I was tired of having to listen to people say that they deserve this or that... They didn't deserve to win. In the round of 16, goalkeepers shone like never before! 82 saves in 8 matches - Tim Howard alone kept the ball from going in 16 times! That's a record, btw. out of those 82, do you know how many saves belong to Karnezis? None. And how many saves do you think that the Netherlands Goalkeeper scored in the quarter finals? Lemme tell you: just one. You can't win a match like that, Costa Rica got what they deserved: a tie. They go home unbeaten, boys that's something to be proud of, but van Gaal and his boys are the one that deserve to be on the next round.
Brazil - Colombia
I really didn't wanted to talk about this but... I just can't keep my mouth shut. Yes, the ref have sucked and everyone has been affected by them, but the amount of times that the referees have favoured Brazil is so high that it has stopped to seem like a coincidence, and is starting to look like a conspiracy of sorts. Since the start of the match Fernandinho was on James's back, foul after foul, and he never saw a yellow card. James on the other hand was booked when he first fouled a man, in the second half that is. Julio Cesar's foul? That's a penalty and red card! "Bye-Bye man, wish your team good luck against Germany"! But no, he "lived to tell the tale". That goal that was called of side? That is very questionable! The ref did not call it offside as the ball traveled, he did it when the ball was already on the ground with all the chaos that followed. So, if the Colombians were indeed offside, why wait? Was he really waiting to see what would happen? Because if he didn't call the offside when the ball was in the air and then the ball hit David Luis, as it did, that means that everything that followed was allowed, including Yepes's goal. That is one mystery for the ages. And as far as I've read, FIFA congratulated the referee for his great performance and is a strong candidate for the Final Match. Mighty Cthulhu, please do not let this come to pass. Anyhow, Brazil won, and even with the ref supporting the home team they might have beaten Colombia but, without Thiago, Neymar their chances against Germany are lower; and if Julio Cesar had been expelled, those chances would have been lower still... Not counting the numerous yellow cards he should have shown. So can you see why I say that it is starting to seem a bit fishy?
Showing posts with label Brazil 2014. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Brazil 2014. Show all posts
Monday, July 07, 2014
Thursday, July 03, 2014
Round of 16
I'm an atheist, but I have no idea how to explain how fucking awesome this 8 games were! I can no longer keep cool an talk about wars and Houses and Banner men. No battle holds more glory than this, this is the World Cup! 5 games ended up having extra time, 2 of them ended in PK!
First day was:
Brazil vs Chile and Colombia vs Uruguay.
Colombia won, fair and square. Actually the only "boring" game. Columbia clearly dominated Uruguay, who felt the absence of Suarez. Great game by Colombia and James, who is as of now, and by far, the best player in the cup.
Brazil - Chile? it was the first heart stopping game. Chile gave it all.... ALL!! And, I don't want to be mistaken with a hater... I hate Brazil, but the game ended up tied to 1 only because of and own goal. The penalty kicks were terrible to watch, so much tension! Julio Cesar's great performance got Brazil ahead and now they're in the quarter finals
Second day:
Netherlands vs Mexico and Costa Rica vs Greece
Mexico fought like they're never fought, and lost like always. Very awesome game, but the decisions from Mexico's DT fucked the game for his players. You cannot score a goal, a very awesome goal I might add, and just lay back and wait for the game to end! The Netherlands on the other hand fought for it, until the end. And finally a PK decided the game.... BTW, that foul DID existed. Robben exaggerated, yes, but it was a PK.
Then Costa Rica, honestly disappointed me. I hoped to see an awesome game, but the truth of the matter is that Greece did absolutely nothing! Even when Costa Rica scored, they did NOTHING! Only like the last 15 minutes did Greece went for it, and son of a bitch, they did score... I hate these guys squeezing into everything competition. Anyhow, Costa Rica won in the PKs
Third day:
France vs Nigeria and Germany vs Algeria
France fought for it! They weren't, you know, great... they were actually kind of lousy, but they went for it; they never stopped trying and in the end they won the match.
Germany on the other hand... They pissed me off. Yes, Algeria neutralized their game, but then they forgot that there can be other options. All they did was pass the ball amongst themselves, they forgot that they could have shot from mid-distance, they could have tried to take advantage of players with great header skills such as Muller and Klose. And the line of defence sucked! How many times did Neuer had to go out of the area to kick the ball out!? Anyhow they won 2 -1 after extra time.
Fourth day
Argentina vs Switzerland and Belgium vs U.S.A.
Belgium played wonderfully, finally we're getting to see these boys play the way we expected them to play, what a game. they finished the 1st half of the extra time 2-0 over U.S.A. with a great performance by Lukaku who went in and brought fresh legs to Belgium's offence. But the Yanks never gave up, they scored one hell of a goal, one of the best so far in my opinion, and they were close to equalize the game a couple f times more. Great game.
Argentina on the other hand. Wow. What a game. The first half was kind of boring to be honest, seemed like they were sizing each other's strength, but starting on the second half we had one of the most exiting games I've ever seen in my life Argentina was pushing hard, and Switzerland made wonderful counter attacks, every time they went up against Romero all of Argentina trembled. Finally after 118 minutes of suffering Di MAria scored a goal.... Words cannot explain what I heard from Pablo Giralt, who works for DirecTV Sport... Here's the clip.
First day was:
Brazil vs Chile and Colombia vs Uruguay.
Colombia won, fair and square. Actually the only "boring" game. Columbia clearly dominated Uruguay, who felt the absence of Suarez. Great game by Colombia and James, who is as of now, and by far, the best player in the cup.
Brazil - Chile? it was the first heart stopping game. Chile gave it all.... ALL!! And, I don't want to be mistaken with a hater... I hate Brazil, but the game ended up tied to 1 only because of and own goal. The penalty kicks were terrible to watch, so much tension! Julio Cesar's great performance got Brazil ahead and now they're in the quarter finals
Second day:
Netherlands vs Mexico and Costa Rica vs Greece
Mexico fought like they're never fought, and lost like always. Very awesome game, but the decisions from Mexico's DT fucked the game for his players. You cannot score a goal, a very awesome goal I might add, and just lay back and wait for the game to end! The Netherlands on the other hand fought for it, until the end. And finally a PK decided the game.... BTW, that foul DID existed. Robben exaggerated, yes, but it was a PK.
Third day:
France vs Nigeria and Germany vs Algeria
France fought for it! They weren't, you know, great... they were actually kind of lousy, but they went for it; they never stopped trying and in the end they won the match.
Germany on the other hand... They pissed me off. Yes, Algeria neutralized their game, but then they forgot that there can be other options. All they did was pass the ball amongst themselves, they forgot that they could have shot from mid-distance, they could have tried to take advantage of players with great header skills such as Muller and Klose. And the line of defence sucked! How many times did Neuer had to go out of the area to kick the ball out!? Anyhow they won 2 -1 after extra time.
Fourth day
Argentina vs Switzerland and Belgium vs U.S.A.
Belgium played wonderfully, finally we're getting to see these boys play the way we expected them to play, what a game. they finished the 1st half of the extra time 2-0 over U.S.A. with a great performance by Lukaku who went in and brought fresh legs to Belgium's offence. But the Yanks never gave up, they scored one hell of a goal, one of the best so far in my opinion, and they were close to equalize the game a couple f times more. Great game.
Argentina on the other hand. Wow. What a game. The first half was kind of boring to be honest, seemed like they were sizing each other's strength, but starting on the second half we had one of the most exiting games I've ever seen in my life Argentina was pushing hard, and Switzerland made wonderful counter attacks, every time they went up against Romero all of Argentina trembled. Finally after 118 minutes of suffering Di MAria scored a goal.... Words cannot explain what I heard from Pablo Giralt, who works for DirecTV Sport... Here's the clip.
And the emotion all over Buenos Aires will never be forgotten.... Listen to this...
I really hope that these quarter finals are as exiting as the Round of 16
Thursday, June 26, 2014
Winter is Here...
...And what a War we've had so far!
People said it's been full of surprises, but really, to me there's only been 2 Group D and Group H.
The preliminary phase is over, 16 armies must now head back home, and enjoy the rest of the War in the comfort of their homelands.
The next events, starting this weekend, are as follows...
Saturday:
House Canarinho will face House La Roja, and later House Cafeteros will face House Charrua.
What can I say. It's kind of sad that, out of 5, 4 CONMENBOL armies will face each other in this round. Feels like a qualifying round. House Canarinho has the home field advantage, but House La Roja is not to be taking lightly, after all "la wea esta fome qliao wea!". House Cafeteros is a powerhouse and House Charrua will go to battle without it's prime banner man, Luis "OMNOMNOM" Suarez.
Sunday:
House Oranje will face House Tri and House Ticos will face House Ethniki.
Well House Oranje's 2 biggest banner men (Cabeza de Rodilla and The Flying Dutchman) are on fire, And The Ticos are a sight to behold, one of the 2 surprises this war have given me. I'm even gonna bother talking about House Tri, and as for the Greeks: Fuck them. The squeezed their way in, yes - But they DO NOT deserve to be here.
Monday:
House Les Bleus will face House Super Eagles and House Nationalmannschaft will face House Greens (I tries, but never found the pronunciation in Arabic)
Les Blues are always powerful opponents, but the terrain in Brazil might work in favor of House Super Eagles. And the same can be told about the other battle that will take place that day.
Tuesday:
Finallu House Albiceleste will face House Schweizer Nati and House Red Devils will meet House Yanks.
The Albiceleste's banner man is on fucking fire but on the group stage they didn't face any true opponents. House Red Devils have a young Army but can they stand up to The Yanks and their more experienced army? Can they outmatch a great General such as Klinsmann?
People said it's been full of surprises, but really, to me there's only been 2 Group D and Group H.
The preliminary phase is over, 16 armies must now head back home, and enjoy the rest of the War in the comfort of their homelands.
The next events, starting this weekend, are as follows...
Saturday:
House Canarinho will face House La Roja, and later House Cafeteros will face House Charrua.
What can I say. It's kind of sad that, out of 5, 4 CONMENBOL armies will face each other in this round. Feels like a qualifying round. House Canarinho has the home field advantage, but House La Roja is not to be taking lightly, after all "la wea esta fome qliao wea!". House Cafeteros is a powerhouse and House Charrua will go to battle without it's prime banner man, Luis "OMNOMNOM" Suarez.
Sunday:
House Oranje will face House Tri and House Ticos will face House Ethniki.
Well House Oranje's 2 biggest banner men (Cabeza de Rodilla and The Flying Dutchman) are on fire, And The Ticos are a sight to behold, one of the 2 surprises this war have given me. I'm even gonna bother talking about House Tri, and as for the Greeks: Fuck them. The squeezed their way in, yes - But they DO NOT deserve to be here.
Monday:
House Les Bleus will face House Super Eagles and House Nationalmannschaft will face House Greens (I tries, but never found the pronunciation in Arabic)
Les Blues are always powerful opponents, but the terrain in Brazil might work in favor of House Super Eagles. And the same can be told about the other battle that will take place that day.
Tuesday:
Finallu House Albiceleste will face House Schweizer Nati and House Red Devils will meet House Yanks.
The Albiceleste's banner man is on fucking fire but on the group stage they didn't face any true opponents. House Red Devils have a young Army but can they stand up to The Yanks and their more experienced army? Can they outmatch a great General such as Klinsmann?
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Winter is coming...
... and it starts June 12, this year. The first two armies to clash will be House Canarinho - winners of five wars - and House Vatreni, hailing from Slavic lands. They will meet in the Arena de São Paulo. That will be only the first of 64 heart felt clashes of titans.
As of right now, as I am typing this, there is only 49 days and 13 hours until it starts.
So, if you consider yourself my friend, and have no idea how to behave around me during that time... I, Lord Guaji, Son of Fuenma, of House Metal, First of my Name, Keeper of the Book of Heberto and Warden of Los Naranjos give thee some guidelines:
1. Either watch the damn war or at least read something about it so that we have something to talk about.
2. If there's a battle going on, I WILL NOT be available.
3. During the war, if you're in my house, the TV will be showing The War. Only The War. All the time.
4. If you have to walk in front of me while I'm watching one of the battles, please feel free to do so... in all fours. Do not obstruct my view in anyway.
5. While I'm watching a battle I am deaf. I will not listen to you unless it's the time in which the soldiers pause to take a break. You have something to say about the battle itself? Prove yourself knowledgeable in the matter first, then you may do so.
6. If you come to my house, bring ale.
7. If you see me upset because House Nationalmannschaft is loosing a battle, do not try to cheer me up. I will not lighten up, IT IS NOT A GAME!
8. The replays are as important as the live feed. I WILL watch them. Over and over again.
Well, 8 commandments. That's two less than the Carpenter gave you, so call me merciful. But I do have the right to make more of these up if the need arises.
Truly yours:
Guaji
As of right now, as I am typing this, there is only 49 days and 13 hours until it starts.
So, if you consider yourself my friend, and have no idea how to behave around me during that time... I, Lord Guaji, Son of Fuenma, of House Metal, First of my Name, Keeper of the Book of Heberto and Warden of Los Naranjos give thee some guidelines:
1. Either watch the damn war or at least read something about it so that we have something to talk about.
2. If there's a battle going on, I WILL NOT be available.
3. During the war, if you're in my house, the TV will be showing The War. Only The War. All the time.
4. If you have to walk in front of me while I'm watching one of the battles, please feel free to do so... in all fours. Do not obstruct my view in anyway.
5. While I'm watching a battle I am deaf. I will not listen to you unless it's the time in which the soldiers pause to take a break. You have something to say about the battle itself? Prove yourself knowledgeable in the matter first, then you may do so.
6. If you come to my house, bring ale.
7. If you see me upset because House Nationalmannschaft is loosing a battle, do not try to cheer me up. I will not lighten up, IT IS NOT A GAME!
8. The replays are as important as the live feed. I WILL watch them. Over and over again.
Well, 8 commandments. That's two less than the Carpenter gave you, so call me merciful. But I do have the right to make more of these up if the need arises.
Truly yours:
Guaji
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