[albummaster]

Just for fun, quarter-final predictions:

Last 8:
Holland v Brazil
Uruguay v Ghana
Argentina v Germany
Paraguay v Spain

Winners in bold...

[thomas697]

Holland v Brazil
Uruguay v Ghana
Argentina v Germany
Paraguay v Spain


Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Spain FTW

I'd like Holland to win, because they have a big impact on the Australian football scene, But I dont see them toppling Brazil.

And Germany havent played two great games in a row yet, and like Portugal I dont think they will get the chance, And will lose to a determined Argentina. (Predictions: Messi to turn it on)

URU v GNA and PGY v ESP are just flips of the coin, Spain havent really turned it on either, so thats just best guess for me.
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[telefunker]

i agree with the predictions, although germany vs argentina could really swing either way..

joachim loew is an astute tactition and could yet devise a game plan to thwart argentina, particularly exposing their insecure defence.

i bet on argentina to win pre-tournament though and am thus rooting for them. i hope aguero gets some more playing time, him and messi together are breathtaking.
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[thomas697]

Messi just needs that ever so elusive goal. I think once he gets it Pandora's box will be open.

The German coach does look genius, but their young side seemed to tire a lot after their thumping of us when they lost to Serbia, If they have the legs they may beat Argentina, but I believe after the thumping of England they wont have to what it takes to run with the Argentinians.

However I have been wrong before.
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[albummaster]

I can see Spain getting to semi and a match against Argentina would be interesting. Spain have never got to the final before and not even last 4! (discount 1950 because that wasn't knockout format).

I can see a few goals in the Arg v Germany game, think Brazil will just scrape past Holland and then beat Uruguay in semi. So, Arg or Spain v Brazil in final and fancy either of these to beat Brazil...

[thomas697]

Brazil havent really turned it on yet in the world cup, Its pretty reminiscent of the 06' world cup, they were just beating everyone 1-0 or 2-0 and then just lost to france (And had one shot on goal for the whole game) Im barracking for Netherlands against Brazil, they do have a chance, I have a feeling Brazil will slip somewhere.

I wasn't aware that Spain were chokers, Looking back on their campaign they haven't really set the world alight, I honestly thought that Portugal would have taken care of them pretty easily.
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[Kiki]

If Uruguay win I get £200. Fact.

[luis]

I'm from Argentina, so of course I predict we will win the match against Germany. It should be very difficult, thou. If Messi finally scores...

Uruguay vs Ghana: Uruguay should win 1-0
Brazil vs Holland: I'm not sure, it will be an excellent match
Spain vs Paraguay: Spain should win. Paraguay tied (is that the word?) against Japan.. 0-0 ( 😲 ).

I'm really looking forward to a semi-final between Spain and Argentina. That would be a hell of a match.
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[albummaster]

Messi looked great so far, just real bad luck and great goalkeeping stopping him from scoring. He's had most shots in tournament and no goals 😕 Hope he scores tomorrow...

[thomas697]

I'd put good money on him getting one tomorrow, He looks pumped up. He was so unlucky in his first game, just shot after shot he was dynamite
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