While I’m not particularly impressed by the Cup this time around, (Same faces in the quarters; atrocious officiating and TV) I am compelled to offer my thoughts on the next round of matches. Because you’re dying to know…
Germany - Argentina
Match of the quarters. Germany have steadily improved while Argentina have been rolling since the beginning. Hard to pick against the hosts, and I’m not one to make tough choices. I say they go on… though I won’t be disappointed if I’m wrong.
Italy - Ukraine
I can only hope that Italy FINALLY go out. Has their been an uglier, dirtier, cheaper, team? Their continued involvement in almost enough to make be question the possibility for ultimate justice in the world. (OK, I exaggerate.)
That said, Ukraine haven’t shown me that they can get it done. The Bane in Blue progress.
England - Portugal
If Italy has been dirty, England has been dull. 90 minutes of mediocrity saved by one brilliant kick. Such is soccer. Problem is, Portugal are so depleted after taking out the Dutch, I don’t know if they have the manpower. And John Terry is getting so good at falling over….
This one I pick with my heart: Portugal advance.
Brazil - France
Brazil seem to be putting it together, and I certainly wish I was as fat and disinterested as Ronaldo. The new French faces are also stepping up, but I doubt they’ll have enough to overthrow the holders. The Samba continues.
Kerri just walked in from the grocery. Here are her quick picks: Germany, Ukraine, England, & Brazil.
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30 June, 2006 at 8:36 am
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30 June, 2006 at 10:18 am
Rantz Grotto
Well sir, I think that for the most part I have to agree with not only your picks, but your analysis as well. I vary from you in saying that England will prevail over Portugal. I just don’t think that Portugal will be able to be as agressive as they were in past games due to yellow card buildup. Also, Brasil have been on all Cup. They just choose not to show it most of the time. Don’t let them fool you, they’ve just been playing. When they have to, they step up the game and blow their opponents away. I also think that my getting all four of these picks correct is my only hopes in getting out of the basement of my pool, so take my picks for what they are worth.
30 June, 2006 at 10:21 am
Bald Man
I admitted to picking Portugal with my heart and not my head. The way things are going, England and Italy will both flop their way into the finals. It’ll be like salmon spawning season!
“choose not to show it…” Right! And I’m choosing not to grow hair.
3 July, 2006 at 9:21 am
Swap Blog
Well you went 3 for 4, not bad. We put our views up on the finals, though we did not pick any winners, just our desire for two losses. Keep up that great work though and thanks for providing the most interesting WC stuff we have found (we like short, pithy, and witty analysis).
http://www.team-swap.com/wordpress/2006/07/03/world-cup-view-from-team-swap/