06-13-2010, 04:31 AM
<!--quoteo(post=100979:date=Jun 11 2010, 03:37 PM:name=funkster)-->QUOTE (funkster @ Jun 11 2010, 03:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=100961:date=Jun 11 2010, 04:15 PM:name=Destined)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Destined @ Jun 11 2010, 04:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Not surprised one bit with South Africa and Uruguay getting results. I've thought for a while now that Group A is toughest. It's not the glitzy "Group of Death" but these are going to be hard fought games in that group. Don't underestimate South Africa. They have a ton of momentum from the fans, and they should have beat Mexico. With France full of ego-ed talent, and a confused manager, there's no need to be a surprised if France flops. It's going to be a group of draws.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Why would you be surprised? Mexico always has some fire, but are never better than slightly above average and this year's no different. France is mediocre at best this year and Henry has little if anything in the tank while Uruguay always fields a decent team, though never anything exceptionally special. Home field advantage always gives the host team a push so that's no real surprise. I think the entire group is mediocre, though the games will likely be entertaining. <b> Calling Group A the toughest, seems a bit of an exaggeration. If you mean the toughest to predict the advancers, then yes I will agree if only because all the teams are so meh. I don't think anyone in this group is a clear cut favorite in anyone's opinion, maybe France but only for nostalgic reasons. Any of these teams facing one of the powerhouses will quickly get their asses handed to them.</b>
LondonCub, I love football as well, it comes with growing up in a Mexican family that has a lot of Spanish blood. I'm a La Liga/Barca fan....I seem to be in the minority on this site as most of the posters here who watch football follow the EPL. I couldn't wait for today...although I had to work and my power went out from 9am until 11am which resulted in the Mexico/SA game not being recorded. Needless to say, I'm not pleased. I'm more excited about watching these games then the Cubs that's for sure. As far as tomorrows came goes, I'm not an optimist. I think the Three Lions will win 3-0.
Viva Espana.
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Yes, by toughest group, I meant the hardest to get through because the teams are very even, and difficult to predict. Mexico is always notoriously overrated, especially by Mexicans who treat the team like they're Brazil, yet they've never ever progressed beyond the quarterfinals, or "elite eight" so to speak.
Why would you be surprised? Mexico always has some fire, but are never better than slightly above average and this year's no different. France is mediocre at best this year and Henry has little if anything in the tank while Uruguay always fields a decent team, though never anything exceptionally special. Home field advantage always gives the host team a push so that's no real surprise. I think the entire group is mediocre, though the games will likely be entertaining. <b> Calling Group A the toughest, seems a bit of an exaggeration. If you mean the toughest to predict the advancers, then yes I will agree if only because all the teams are so meh. I don't think anyone in this group is a clear cut favorite in anyone's opinion, maybe France but only for nostalgic reasons. Any of these teams facing one of the powerhouses will quickly get their asses handed to them.</b>
LondonCub, I love football as well, it comes with growing up in a Mexican family that has a lot of Spanish blood. I'm a La Liga/Barca fan....I seem to be in the minority on this site as most of the posters here who watch football follow the EPL. I couldn't wait for today...although I had to work and my power went out from 9am until 11am which resulted in the Mexico/SA game not being recorded. Needless to say, I'm not pleased. I'm more excited about watching these games then the Cubs that's for sure. As far as tomorrows came goes, I'm not an optimist. I think the Three Lions will win 3-0.
Viva Espana.
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Yes, by toughest group, I meant the hardest to get through because the teams are very even, and difficult to predict. Mexico is always notoriously overrated, especially by Mexicans who treat the team like they're Brazil, yet they've never ever progressed beyond the quarterfinals, or "elite eight" so to speak.
I hate my pretentious sounding username too.