Beatking's 2006 FIFA World Cup Thread

[Wolfie]

Klose Scores Twice as Germany Wins 4-2

Host Country Downs Costa Rica in Opener

MUNICH, Germany (June 9) - Germany responded well to the pressure of being the World Cup's host with a 4-2 victory over Costa Rica in the tournament opener Friday, a performance that could inspire the team the rest of the way.

http://sports.aol.com/worldcup/story/_a/kl...609140109990016

[Wolfie]

Ecuador Upsets Poland 2-0 on Day One

Delgado Scores One and Assists on Another

GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany (June 9) - Agustin Delgado and Ecuador proved they are World Cup worthy far away from the comforts - and high altitude - of home.

http://sports.aol.com/worldcup/story/_a/ec...609165809990005

[method77]

just came back and saw about Costa Rica's win. Awesome. I love latin american teams and especially the small one. For some reason I always support Uruguay although they are not in this time.

[Wolfie]

You mean Eucador's win.

Although I thinK Costa Rica played a great game against Germany.

I guess we'll see how the Paraguay does aginst the Brits tomorrow.

[method77]

oops

yes

[Wolfie]

England 1-0 Paraguay

England stuttered to victory in their Group B opener in Frankfurt thanks to a third-minute Paraguay own goal.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/w...006/4852606.stm

Oops!

[Wolfie]

Trinidad and Tobago 0-0 Sweden

Trinidad and Tobago held on for a courageous draw despite playing the whole of the second half with 10 men.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/w...006/4852634.stm

Excellent defensive play and goalkeeping on Trinidad's part!

[method77]

England was a again a big dissapointment

[method77]

Can't wait to watch Ivory Coast. Yaya Toure plays for my team (Olympiacos)

[Wolfie]

That should be a good game. I am curious to see how Argentina does this time. I was big fan of them during the Maradonna years. They are starting to show the match over here right now.

[method77]

they show the matchs at the same time all over the globe. Watching it now as well

[Wolfie]

Very exciting first half. Looks like Argentina of the old might be back.

[method77]

IC deserved a goal. They played well. We'll see...

[Wolfie]

Argentina 3-1 Ivory Coast

HAMBURG, Germany (June 10) - Still haunted by the last World Cup, Argentina really needed this victory. And a determined Ivory Coast team made the two-time Cup winners work for it.

http://sports.aol.com/worldcup/story/_a/ar...610165409990001

[Wolfie]

Netherland 1-0 Serbia-Montenegro

LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) -- The orange fans ruled the stands, their players the field.

The Netherlands relied on the lightning speed of winger Arjen Robben for a 1-0 win over Serbia-Montenegro on Sunday to join favorite Argentina at the top of Group C, considered the toughest of the first round.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/socc...s.ap/index.html

[Wolfie]

Angola 0-1 Portugal

Portugal got the better of former colony Angola to move level on points with Mexico at the top of Group D.

Pedro Pauleta, who almost scored after just 12 seconds, gave Portugal the lead on five minutes with a neat shot after Luis Figo's run and cross.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/w...006/4852704.stm

[Wolfie]

Mexico 3-1 Iran

Late goals from Omar Bravo and Antonio Zinha handed Mexico a comfortable victory in Nuremberg.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/w...006/4852682.stm

[method77]

Both my teams lost. Ivory Coast and Serbia. Djorgevic was good though. He plays for Olympiakos also.

I think it's time for Brazil now. Is it time yet? We need some of that magic

[method77]

Italy and Czech Republic showed power last night

Brazil starts tonight against Croatia.

Butina is our new goalkeeper.

[Wolfie]

Argentina sank Serbia with 7-0!!!!

This new squad definately kicks ass!

[Malicious Intent]

Yeah, well, the English sank the Belgrano! :P:P

Seriously, the Argies did seem to be pissing around in the park on Sunday afternoon. Can't be surprised the bookies have moved them up.

[method77]

they played better but the score is not fair. Way to many goals according to the game but I have to admit that they played some smart football.

Mexico was unlucky tonight...

[method77]

Ghana proved too good for Czech Republic (without Koller)

surprise win there

[method77]

Zaccardo OG and USA-Italy(with 10 men on the field) 1-1 in the 27th minute

hmm...

[Malicious Intent]

*Starts breathing again*

Finished at the top of our group, so we avoid Germany for a while. It should have been a smoother ride!