World cup

[shaunous]

I get that, I just can't bring myself to bet on cup games, I've been watching the FA cup, world cups and what little I could catch of the Euros since I was a kid, there are always major upsets along with the expected thrashings, too unpredictable to put money on for my tastes.

So im gueassing you dont punt on Horses or Greyhounds either then?


Caught this tweet earlier, lucky bastard

 

[davedoran]

The panic to sign Mexican keeper Ochoa is going to go bananas now.
Free agent as well apparently.

 

[Kalthor]

The panic to sign Mexican keeper Ochoa is going to go bananas now.
Free agent as well apparently.

Indeed.... He had an outstanding game this morning and kept Mexico in the game!

 

[surly]

Check out the comb-over on the Ref in the Korea-Russia game

 

[manticle]

Embarassing moment for the Russian keeper.
Easy to forgive and forget a fumbly touch from on field players (exception of penalty takers) but keepers come under a fair bit of scrutiny, not least from themselves. Both keepers have made some basic handling errors but the korean keeper generally has been slightly better.

 

[surly]

Agreed. Was a pretty easy save that slipped through the Russian keepers hands.
The dude will be feeling terrible.

I am not an experienced soccer supporter (only ever watch it during the world cup). Is it always so common for the goal to be scored by the sub within a couple of minutes of coming on? Nearly every goal I have seen so far has been from a fresh sub, at least it feels like the case anyway.

 

[manticle]

It's a tactic that often pays off. Look at the influence drogba had on the psychology of cote d'ivoire. Didn't score but the influence was immediate. Only pertinent to high level football.

 

[Tahoose]

Surly, this is what you call an impact player. Some one who can come on late in the match and changes the dynamic of the game. Some of them will come on to score, some will come on to dicate the play.

Teddy Sheringham for Manchester Utd in the late 90's was my favorite player at that time for this reason. Would often come on with 5 mins left in the game and score the crucial goal. Sometimes with his first possession.

The russian goalie was unlucky, I only watch the last 25 mins of the game but from that it didn't seem like anybody really wanted to go forward.

 

[surly]

It's a tactic that often pays off. Look at the influence drogba had on the psychology of cote d'ivoire. Didn't score but the influence was immediate. Only perti ent to high level football.

Yeah, I watched that game. The vibe noticeably changed with his addition onto the ground.

 

[zooesk]

Who has money on Australia tonight

 

[StalkingWilbur]

I do. $40 ($20 bet, $20 bonus) on Australia at $17 with sports bet haha. If we score a goal I get my money back.

 

[zooesk]

Nice I have a tenner on 2-1 @ $29 fingers crossed

 

[shaunous]

Yeh I got a multi going I started a few days ago, need a score of Dutch 2 v Aus 0, and Italy to draw with Costa Rica

 

[shaunous]

So we'll all meet back here at 2am tomorrow

Who's doing both State Of Origin tonight and tomorrow mornings Socceroo's game???

 

[Tahoose]

I'm going to have a few drinks for origin and then go to bed and get up for the socceroos, the one time I love working afternoon shift every Thursday.

 

[manticle]

Just world cup for me. No bet but I bet the whisky bottle will be less full by 4am. Lucky I know my boss will be watching too so the late start might not appear so late.

 

[Donske]

I'll be up at 2 for the game, whether that is because I've decided to just kick on and call in sick tomorrow is the part I'm not sure about.

 

[zooesk]

Yeh I got a multi going I started a few days ago, need a score of Dutch 2 v Aus 0, and Italy to draw with Costa Rica

We have to at least score 1

 

[zooesk]

Spain v chile got to watch that too if the body lets me

 

[shaunous]

Morning Lads