Sports - 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa - Information/Discussion Thread #1 - Page 2

**Motoko Ayoama** · 06-18-2009, 09:32 AM

The stadiums look terrific. I seriously can't wait for that World Cup. Football games everyday

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I hope France will qualify though

. I'm sure Spain will do good as well. I'll be cheering for both teams!

ChuckFan · 06-18-2009, 09:37 AM

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I think England will secure a spot too as well as Spain, Germany, Italy, and Holland. France isn't doing too good right now so I'm not sure about them. Brazil will get in and Argentina too. I think USA will make it in but they need to up their game because right now they're playing teams that will be in the World Cup and they can't hold them off. Maybe tomorrow they'll win against Brazil though because Brazil didn't have that great a game against Egypt.

Unfortunately USA will need to up their game BIG time. They lost 3-0 to Brazil today. They upped their game in the 2nd half of the game though, but just not good enough

ChuckFan · 06-18-2009, 09:49 AM

Stadium Construction Update

Cape Town - Green Point Stadium - 16 June 2009

B.Davis-Baker · 06-18-2009, 12:19 PM

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Unfortunately USA will need to up their game BIG time. They lost 3-0 to Brazil today. They upped their game in the 2nd half of the game though, but just not good enough

I'm watching the Italy game right now and at the moment going into halftime Italy is losing but if they come back in the second half and tie it up USA is eliminated. They need Italy to lose so they can try their luck with Egypt on Sunday. Although I have to admit that they had a pretty hard schedule, Italy and Brazil in the first two games, but then again they have to learn to compete against those teams because the World Cup will be the best of the best and they won't make it far if they can't beat them now.

That looks beautiful. I would be so distracted at the stadium.

**californiabound** · 06-18-2009, 12:44 PM

Can't wait for the World Cup to start next year, and go Holland!

Karma Police · 06-18-2009, 01:01 PM

for the thread! I was talking to Rella about the craziness of the EC thread from last year.

Can't wait!

I don't think my country will be there but that might be for the better, they won't have a opportunity to mess up.

ChuckFan · 06-18-2009, 01:02 PM

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I'm watching the Italy game right now and at the moment going into halftime Italy is losing but if they come back in the second half and tie it up USA is eliminated. They need Italy to lose so they can try their luck with Egypt on Sunday. Although I have to admit that they had a pretty hard schedule, Italy and Brazil in the first two games, but then again they have to learn to compete against those teams because the World Cup will be the best of the best and they won't make it far if they can't beat them now.

That looks beautiful. I would be so distracted at the stadium.

Yeah. Well 70th minute already and it's Egypt 1-0 Italy. Italy seems very close on getting a goal though. If Egypt wins, I wonder if the USA will be able to beat them when they clash... I'm putting my money on Egypt, if they go up against the USA.

Pey_23 , which country/team is that?

Karma Police · 06-18-2009, 01:04 PM

It's Poland.

You can call me Paula, btw.

B.Davis-Baker · 06-18-2009, 01:05 PM

Aww I missed the EC thread because I wasn't here but that was a great cup.

What's your country, Pey 23?

Yeah, they've come very close to getting goals in the last few minutes. I would hope that USA can beat Egypt. They're not that great Italy is just not playing like they normally do. I just can't imagine it being Brazil and Egypt to advance if USA and Italy lose.

ChuckFan · 06-18-2009, 01:06 PM

Oh, okay cool. They out of the qualifiers already, Paula?

Oh, I'm Sheldon

Karma Police · 06-18-2009, 01:08 PM

Hey Sheldon!

Nice to meet you!

I think they are already out, I'm not sure, I don't follow qualifications that closely.

**californiabound** · 06-18-2009, 01:11 PM

Paula: You always have Holland

The EC thread was insane last year, and so much fun

ChuckFan · 06-18-2009, 01:12 PM

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Aww I missed the EC thread because I wasn't here but that was a great cup.

What's your country, Pey 23?

Yeah, they've come very close to getting goals in the last few minutes. I would hope that USA can beat Egypt. They're not that great Italy is just not playing like they normally do. I just can't imagine it being Brazil and Egypt to advance if USA and Italy lose.

Well Egypt is the African champion. But, then again Italy is the world champion, not? So it makes sense that Italy should win.

Karma Police · 06-18-2009, 01:13 PM

The EC Thread was insane. When I got back from work, I've already missed like 2 or 3 threads.

I have Holland, true. I will support them with all my heart.

B.Davis-Baker · 06-18-2009, 01:13 PM

Hi Paula! I'm Nikki

They're not out actually. They have 10 points and are just five points out of first.

I think Italy was expected to advance. I mean I at least thought they were going to advance along with Brazil from Group B. But they really haven't been playing that great in the last two games. They just stepped it up in the end of the USA game and in this one they don't have much time left so I don't know if they'll manage.