World Cup Quarterfinals - Who wins the whole thing?

korme · 07-01-2010, 02:39 PM

Poll upcoming. Discuss.

DaddyTorgo · 07-01-2010, 02:51 PM

I took Brazil. Argentina too defensively questionable.

Could also see Germany.

bob · 07-01-2010, 02:58 PM

I'm hoping for a Paraguay - Uruguay final so we can finally figure out which country is guayer.

Karlifornia · 07-01-2010, 03:06 PM

I'm putting all my eggs in Spain's basket. I think this is finally their year. Villa has been amazing.

Crapshoot · 07-01-2010, 03:08 PM

I took Spain. I think they match up with anyone on talent, and I think they can out Brazil the Brazilians. But Germany is my dark horse. I think Argentina may have a forward line for the ages, but that defense scares me, especially if someone scores an early goal.

Coffee Warlord · 07-01-2010, 03:09 PM

The Dutch have just been very quietly rolling through the entire World Cup. I think they're going to continue to do so with a surprisingly little amount of fanfare.

Greyroofoo · 07-01-2010, 03:16 PM

I'll take whatever team the refs are taking.

boberot · 07-01-2010, 03:26 PM

My pre-cup pick was Germany. I'm sticking with it.

Embarrassingly, this is based as much on my heritage as it is upon my almost complete lack of soccer knowledge.

Warhammer · 07-01-2010, 03:37 PM

I went with Argentina, but could also see Germany taking it.

cartman · 07-01-2010, 03:48 PM

If Paraguay wins, she has promised to run through the streets naked.

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ISiddiqui · 07-01-2010, 03:57 PM

I picked Argentina, but really it could be them, or Spain, or Germany, or Brazil, or the Netherlands. Lots of talent in these pairings.

Big Fo · 07-01-2010, 04:20 PM

I picked Brazil. I think they'll get two or three goals on the average Dutch defense and cruise past whoever wins the Uruguay - Ghana game. They just have an easier road to the final than some of the other impressive teams (like Germany/Argentina perhaps having to beat Argentina/Germany, Spain, and Brazil to win the cup.) Spain has the second best chance of winning, they should beat Paraguay in the quarters and have the most talent of any team imo. A Brazil - Spain final would be pretty cool.

Ryan S · 07-01-2010, 04:23 PM

I think that the winner of Germany/Argentina will beat the winner of Netherlands/Brazil in the final.

Uruguay 3rd, beating Spain in the playoff.

GoldenEagle · 07-01-2010, 04:34 PM

I really want to see the Netherlands win, even though I am not a big Sniejder fan.

DanGarion · 07-01-2010, 04:41 PM

Paraguay! Paraguay! Paraguay!

tarcone · 07-01-2010, 05:12 PM

I choose Germany.

JPhillips · 07-01-2010, 05:15 PM

Argentina's keeper is eventually going to have to make stops and that worries me.

Not a shocking pick, but Brazil wins again.

ColtCrazy · 07-01-2010, 05:27 PM

I'm pulling for the Dutch, then Germany. Never been a fan of South American teams....but considering they have 4 of 8 left, it'll probably be one of them.

Have a feeling it's an all SA final. Maradona finallly goes nuts and Brazil beats Argentina.

MIJB#19 · 07-02-2010, 04:52 AM

An all red-white-and-blue final between Oranje and Paraguay would be sweet.

Groundhog · 07-02-2010, 04:55 AM

I hope Argentina or Brazil.

I really hope the Dutch don't win, such a boring team to watch IMO*.

(*note: working for a Dutch-owned company also makes it difficult to cheer for them

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Bisbo · 07-02-2010, 07:50 AM

Very tough call, but I'm going with the new-look German team - they are fast, creative and cohesive. Would actually like to see the Dutch win, but I don't think that's very likely.

B & B · 07-02-2010, 08:17 AM

Uruguay.

Solid ballclub all around with good coaching and some playmakers. Suarez gets the attention but Forlan is as dangerous as Messi with the ball.

Eaglesfan27 · 07-02-2010, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryan S

I think that the winner of Germany/Argentina will beat the winner of Netherlands/Brazil in the final.

Uruguay 3rd, beating Spain in the playoff.

Almost exactly what I think, but I think Spain comes in 3rd.

whomario · 07-02-2010, 08:51 AM

Think that Brasil will win it, their defense has been stellar and their offense can always produce when called upon i´d say.

Don´t think the german team has a real shot, think their youth and inexpereince will show at some point like it did against Serbia. They will likely have to go through Argentina, Spain and then Brasil/Netherlands, don´t see that happen unfortunately ...
Another problem is that 6 starters, in a team that´s not terribly deep once you get to the bench, have a yellow in the books and i´d be shocked if all (or even 5 of them) would get out of the Argentina game unscathed. No way could they adequately replace Schweinsteiger, Lahm, Friedrich or Özil. Maybe Müller (but he´s been brilliant so far) or Khedira (but no DM left in the roster)

I don´t think any of Uruguay, Paraguay or Ghana have a shot at it. With all respect to those teams, solid (even solid all around) doesn´t win a world cup.

Mac Howard · 07-03-2010, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whomario

Think that Brasil will win it, their defense has been stellar and their offense can always produce when called upon i´d say.

Always felt that predicting the result of a soccer match was a mug's game.

ColtCrazy · 07-03-2010, 02:08 AM

So glad I was wrong about Brazil. Still holding out for a Dutch-German final. That would be a great one.

Big Fo · 07-03-2010, 05:07 AM

I too am happy to have been wrong about my pick. Brazil have won enough World Cups for now and this year's Brazilian team isn't as cool/fun to watch as some previous editions.

cougarfreak · 07-03-2010, 06:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ColtCrazy

So glad I was wrong about Brazil. Still holding out for a Dutch-German final. That would be a great one.

+1000. I'm on the road, and am going to miss the German/Argentina game today. That stinks, but I'm hoping for the same, then a Dutch victory.

Marc Vaughan · 07-04-2010, 10:21 PM

Germany have to win it - if only so us English can state that we'd have made it to the final if only we hadn't bumped into the eventual winners early on

mckerney · 07-04-2010, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marc Vaughan

Germany have to win it - if only so us English can state that we'd have made it to the final if only we hadn't bumped into the eventual winners early on

And you did play them closer than Argentina.

Groundhog · 07-04-2010, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Groundhog

I hope Argentina or Brazil.

Well, so much for that.

07-01-2010, 02:58 PM	#4
bob College Starter Join Date: Oct 2004	I'm hoping for a Paraguay - Uruguay final so we can finally figure out which country is guayer. Last edited by bob : 07-01-2010 at 02:59 PM. Reason: Yes, stolen from the Daily Show. So shoot me.

07-01-2010, 03:06 PM	#5
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	I'm putting all my eggs in Spain's basket. I think this is finally their year. Villa has been amazing. __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

07-01-2010, 03:48 PM	#11
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	If Paraguay wins, she has promised to run through the streets naked. WORLD CUP 2010: Model Larissa Riquelme promises home strip with a difference if Paraguay triumph \| Mail Online __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

07-01-2010, 03:57 PM	#12
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	I picked Argentina, but really it could be them, or Spain, or Germany, or Brazil, or the Netherlands. Lots of talent in these pairings. __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

07-01-2010, 04:34 PM	#15
GoldenEagle Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Little Rock, AR	I really want to see the Netherlands win, even though I am not a big Sniejder fan. __________________ Xbox 360 Gamer Tag: GoldenEagle014

View Poll Results: With 8 teams remaining, who wins the Cup?
Argentina	17	22.37%
Brazil	21	27.63%
Germany	15	19.74%
Ghana	0	0%
The Netherlands	12	15.79%
Paraguay	2	2.63%
Spain	7	9.21%
Uruguay	2	2.63%
Voters: 76. You may not vote on this poll

07-01-2010, 02:51 PM	#3
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	I took Brazil. Argentina too defensively questionable. Could also see Germany.

07-01-2010, 03:08 PM	#6
Crapshoot Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003	I took Spain. I think they match up with anyone on talent, and I think they can out Brazil the Brazilians. But Germany is my dark horse. I think Argentina may have a forward line for the ages, but that defense scares me, especially if someone scores an early goal.

07-01-2010, 03:09 PM	#7
Coffee Warlord Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Springs	The Dutch have just been very quietly rolling through the entire World Cup. I think they're going to continue to do so with a surprisingly little amount of fanfare.

07-01-2010, 03:16 PM	#8
Greyroofoo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alabama	I'll take whatever team the refs are taking.

07-01-2010, 03:26 PM	#9
boberot High School Varsity Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Western NY	My pre-cup pick was Germany. I'm sticking with it. Embarrassingly, this is based as much on my heritage as it is upon my almost complete lack of soccer knowledge.

07-01-2010, 03:37 PM	#10
Warhammer Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dayton, OH	I went with Argentina, but could also see Germany taking it.

07-01-2010, 04:20 PM	#13
Big Fo Pro Rookie Join Date: Jan 2005	I picked Brazil. I think they'll get two or three goals on the average Dutch defense and cruise past whoever wins the Uruguay - Ghana game. They just have an easier road to the final than some of the other impressive teams (like Germany/Argentina perhaps having to beat Argentina/Germany, Spain, and Brazil to win the cup.) Spain has the second best chance of winning, they should beat Paraguay in the quarters and have the most talent of any team imo. A Brazil - Spain final would be pretty cool.

07-01-2010, 04:23 PM	#14
Ryan S Quarterback Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: London, England	I think that the winner of Germany/Argentina will beat the winner of Netherlands/Brazil in the final. Uruguay 3rd, beating Spain in the playoff.

07-01-2010, 04:41 PM	#16
DanGarion Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The Great Northwest	Paraguay! Paraguay! Paraguay! __________________ Los Angeles Dodgers Check out the FOFC Groups on Facebook! and Reddit! DON'T REPORT ME BRO!

07-01-2010, 05:12 PM	#17
tarcone Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pacific	I choose Germany.

07-01-2010, 05:15 PM	#18
JPhillips General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Newburgh, NY	Argentina's keeper is eventually going to have to make stops and that worries me. Not a shocking pick, but Brazil wins again. __________________ To love someone is to strive to accept that person exactly the way he or she is, right here and now.. - Mr. Rogers

07-01-2010, 05:27 PM	#19
ColtCrazy College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Midwest	I'm pulling for the Dutch, then Germany. Never been a fan of South American teams....but considering they have 4 of 8 left, it'll probably be one of them. Have a feeling it's an all SA final. Maradona finallly goes nuts and Brazil beats Argentina. __________________ The Field Generals and Statis Pro Basketball Super League

07-02-2010, 04:52 AM	#20
MIJB#19 Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Maassluis, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands	An all red-white-and-blue final between Oranje and Paraguay would be sweet. __________________ * 2005 Golden Scribe winner for best FOF Dynasty about IHOF's Maassluis Merchantmen * Former GM of GEFL's Houston Oilers and WOOF's Curacao Cocktail

07-02-2010, 04:55 AM	#21
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	I hope Argentina or Brazil. I really hope the Dutch don't win, such a boring team to watch IMO. (note: working for a Dutch-owned company also makes it difficult to cheer for them ) __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

07-02-2010, 07:50 AM	#22
Bisbo H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Mar 2006	Very tough call, but I'm going with the new-look German team - they are fast, creative and cohesive. Would actually like to see the Dutch win, but I don't think that's very likely.

07-02-2010, 08:17 AM	#23
B & B College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: A sports era long ago when everything didnt require a Nike logo	Uruguay. Solid ballclub all around with good coaching and some playmakers. Suarez gets the attention but Forlan is as dangerous as Messi with the ball. __________________ Nobody cares about Kyle Orton because he's black. -PT

07-02-2010, 08:51 AM	#25
whomario Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2007	Think that Brasil will win it, their defense has been stellar and their offense can always produce when called upon i´d say. Don´t think the german team has a real shot, think their youth and inexpereince will show at some point like it did against Serbia. They will likely have to go through Argentina, Spain and then Brasil/Netherlands, don´t see that happen unfortunately ... Another problem is that 6 starters, in a team that´s not terribly deep once you get to the bench, have a yellow in the books and i´d be shocked if all (or even 5 of them) would get out of the Argentina game unscathed. No way could they adequately replace Schweinsteiger, Lahm, Friedrich or Özil. Maybe Müller (but he´s been brilliant so far) or Khedira (but no DM left in the roster) I don´t think any of Uruguay, Paraguay or Ghana have a shot at it. With all respect to those teams, solid (even solid all around) doesn´t win a world cup. __________________ “The only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn, like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars and in the middle you see the blue centerlight pop and everybody goes "Awww!”

07-03-2010, 02:08 AM	#27
ColtCrazy College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Midwest	So glad I was wrong about Brazil. Still holding out for a Dutch-German final. That would be a great one. __________________ The Field Generals and Statis Pro Basketball Super League

07-03-2010, 05:07 AM	#28
Big Fo Pro Rookie Join Date: Jan 2005	I too am happy to have been wrong about my pick. Brazil have won enough World Cups for now and this year's Brazilian team isn't as cool/fun to watch as some previous editions. Last edited by Big Fo : 07-03-2010 at 05:07 AM.

07-04-2010, 10:21 PM	#30
Marc Vaughan SI Games Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Melbourne, FL	Germany have to win it - if only so us English can state that we'd have made it to the final if only we hadn't bumped into the eventual winners early on

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