No one's brought up the Dutch lately. They look as strong as anyone to me.

I don't know about anyone else, but I haven't said much about the Dutch due to their next game with Argentina. I have sort of assumed that the Argentines will score at least two goals on Holland and the Dutch might be lucky if Robben scores again.

2-0 England

Wicked J. Cole goal.

Sven, how long are you going to play 10 men for? Get Beckham of the fucking pitch.

Holy Crap, the Swedes tie it late, ha ha.

The old cliche 'a game of two halves' stands true.

I'm on the beers again, but for me the only person who prevented us from winning tonight was Mr.Eriksson.

Aaargh. Defence a bit confused. I see England beating Ecuador in penalty kicks after 0-0.

hes gonna make me $95 off my original $5 bet iif he keeps it up and gets golden boot

i could kiss him

Sorry splates, dont be spending that money yet, Torres all the way, although i am concerned that they may rest him against saudi arabia.

edit- i should add that i will win 120 quid for torres

what's Torres' tally so far? 3? my best mate has money on him for it too so i should get a beer or two out of it if he gets it

We've all said it before but Germany have no chance with that defence.

Oh, wait? That was England?

So, we have ECUADOR next then, should be a good game.

I wanted Ecuador to get put out because every time someone mentions them I hear that really crappy summer dance track from a few years ago in my head, you know the one that went "Ecccuaaador!!!" (Sash! 'Ecuador' 1997 apparently, thank you Google).

Anyway, I've changed my mind. It's got a good beat...

No never heard of it mate, was it put out in Germany do you know?

I have a question.
If the United States does actually advance to face Brazil, will you people actually cheer for the Yanks?

No, but I'd root for them against anyone else.

I always have to pull for the upstart African team. This Thursday will see a Lambchop divided against himself.

No

1. Because I'm Australian. I've got an inferiority complex to maintain here you know!

2. Now that we've played them and been far from disgraced, I want Brazil to play how everyone knows they can play. Frankly, them going through will make for far more watchable games later in the tournament than if America goes through.

That said, if you manage to pull it off I'll be the first to applaud the effort

Of course, i will give them a big cheer at the final whistle.

Considering I'm American, of course I will.

For the neutrals...why not support the underdog. Anyone knocks off Brazil its all the better for whoever you do support.


2 really good ones coming up today with Mexico-Portugal and Holland-Argentina.

Should be fun.

Yep, both of those are in ESPNHD, so I'll be taping them and watching them later. Can't wait.

This Portugal/Mexico match is pretty good.

Portugal were destroying Mexico but Mexico just pulled one back.

2-1 to Portugal. Half an hour gone.

Mexican football.... sloppy midfield, huge lapses in defence, and then brilliant attack...

preciely harry...

portugal just looks so smooth. i'd be surprised if mexico pulled back all the way. i feel like prt is just doing what they want because this match doesn't matter.