Posted June 19, 201014 yr Day 9. Is that all? Seems more like day 20. I'm sure this is supposed to be enjoyable. Anyway, not a classic day today. First up Netherlands v. Japan This afternoon we have Ghana v. Australia. Tonight sees Cameroon v. Denmark All three should be more enjoyable than last nights debacle.
June 19, 201014 yr Errr...can't say I'm confident as an Austalian :( I'm a hardcore Aussie fan today. I need them to pull out the win! :) So far, Japan has surprised me. They are holding their own against the Dutch atm.
June 19, 201014 yr Australia 1-1 against Ghana but Kewell sent off after 25 minutes. Looks like England might have a team to have a scratch game of cricket against next week!
June 19, 201014 yr Some power obviously doesn't want Australia in the World Cup this year... Two best players sent off. Next half, Schwarzer will be kicked in the face, almost die, get sent off, and a penalty awarded to Ghana. Brett Emerton and Lucas Neil will then accidentally run into each other, one will break his skull, and the other will get sent off for diving. Then a bird will land on Pim Verbeek's head, and take a dump. And that will be our world cup.
June 19, 201014 yr Some power obviously doesn't want Australia in the World Cup this year... Two best players sent off. Next half, Schwarzer will be kicked in the face, almost die, get sent off, and a penalty awarded to Ghana. Brett Emerton and Lucas Neil will then accidentally run into each other, one will break his skull, and the other will get sent off for diving. Then a bird will land on Pim Verbeek's head, and take a dump. And that will be our world cup. Very unlucky, I must admit.
June 19, 201014 yr Holland's performance was as unconvincing, dull and unimaginitive as it was against Denmark. So far our opponents' tactic has been "containment", hopefully Cameroon will provide some spark. First of our group though, with both matches won. Edited June 19, 201014 yr by Valerie
June 19, 201014 yr Holland's performance was as unconvincing, dull and unimaginitive as it was against Denmark. So far our opponents' tactic has been "containment", hopefully Cameroon will provide some spark. First of our group though, with both matches won. Holland needs Robben out there, but he will be out until the next round.
June 19, 201014 yr I'm proud of the lads' effort in the adversity. A truly brave performance, dominated large chunks of the game, despite being the man down...even though Ghana should have also probably lost a man. Just play with some spirit in the Serbia game and see what comes of it. The referee was attrocious today. Not just in the big calls, but he was far too whistle happy.
June 19, 201014 yr Six points and a clean sheet in two games without Robben is an excellent start for the Dutch. They did what was required to win against Japan without playing their best football. Van Bommel was my MOM.
June 19, 201014 yr Gutted. Harry Kewell getting sent off changed everything. It's one of those ones where if it's given for your team you say fair call, and if it's given against then it's the greatest outrage ever. We had the better of the play after than I thought, and if Wilkshire scores his gift wrapped chance we are right back in it. I am annoyed more at the bar I watched it at tonight. First they refused to turn the sound up, secondly they booted my mates out for daring to express their dissapointment in the form of obsenities, despite the fact they had flowed freely from the whole crowd during the game. Perhaps most dissapointed in the fact my housemate was managing the bloody joint and he did nothing for us all night. Disgraceful.
June 19, 201014 yr Author Some power obviously doesn't want Australia in the World Cup this year... Cahill was unlucky, but Kewell was a dead certain penalty. Nothing to complain about there other than his stupidity.
June 19, 201014 yr Cameroon ahead with an early Eto'o goal. after some terrible play out of their own box by the Danish Ex Chelsea favourite Jesper Gronkjaer is playing as a central midfielder for the Danish, and looking pretty lively so far Edited June 19, 201014 yr by mad_mac
June 19, 201014 yr Great equalizer by the Danish! Who are people wanting to win this one? For me, it's the Danes.... They have Gronks. The Cameroons have Eto'o who talked nothing but massive amounts of cow dung about Chelsea
June 19, 201014 yr The Cameroon v Denmark game was the best match ive seen so far. Lets hope the tide has turned.
June 19, 201014 yr The Cameroon v Denmark game was the best match ive seen so far. Lets hope the tide has turned. Yep, that and the Slovenia v USA match, both awesome.
June 19, 201014 yr I enjoyed the Denmark match. Watching Gronkjaer foul Geremi twice in about 2 minutes in the first half made me laugh . . . what was Gronkjaer doing out there? I thought he retired 2 or 3 years ago. Geremi crossed the ball very, very well, and made me think back to that great years he had playing with Chelsea. He looked in good shape, too. Some of Gronks crosses/shots made me think back to his time at Chelsea, with mixed emotions.
June 20, 201014 yr Enjoyable match, I'm happy Denmark won (I have a soft spot for Danes). This result sees Holland qualifying for the next round. Their opponent will come from group F (Italy, Paraguay, New Zealand, Slovakia). Come on Kiwis!!
