Comments on: First round over http://www.berger-family.org/2006/06/26/writting-less-that-i-thought/ Joubert Wed, 11 May 2011 01:10:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Asher http://www.berger-family.org/2006/06/26/writting-less-that-i-thought/comment-page-1/#comment-6 Asher Fri, 30 Jun 2006 01:54:42 +0000 http://www.berger-family.org/?p=5#comment-6 It’s great that you’re having fun. A few comments: 1. Brazil: Why do everybody expect magic out of them? Brazil never in their history played fancy. They always play sort of boring, then a sudden attack and often a goal. They use their great skills with the ball to have those quick attacks. I remember earlier Brazilian teams who played exactly the same. But it’s hard to argue with 5 world cup trophies. The way I see it is like this: If they don’t have the lead then they play slow and boring until they’re suddenly attacking and scoring. It almost looks coincidental. If they do have the lead, then they don’t go to a bunker, but they just hold the ball in mid-field. The end result is that everybody’s yawning, but they go home with the W. It’s been like that for years. 2. I agree that Germany looks strong. Many people say that Germany can’t compete with Argentina, especially in mid-field. I disagree. Argentina is very vulnerable, as Mexico showed. 3. I’m too, happy that Holland went home. In the beginning I was behind them, but as I saw them play more and more I realized they don’t belong there. They played terribly. 4. England: DUH!!! Every tournament there are high expectations from them (why???), just like Brazil. Unlike Brazil, they never, never deliver. 5. Ghana is (was) the nicest surprise of the tournament. 6. France is strong. Ribery is so fast and P. Viera looks like the young and hungry Viera. Their defense is strong. Their weakest link, believe it or not, is the mid field. Yes, Zidan is there, but can he compete with the very fast Ronaldinho/Kaka? 7. Spain: This is incredible. Many thought that Spain is one of the candidates for the cup. I didn’t see them against Ukraine or Saudi-Arabia, only against Tunisia. Except for 15 minutes late in the game they didn’t look good. What is incredible is that, despite a great team on paper, Spain exited exactly in the same stage and the same fashion they exit every Mondial. And it’s a different team every time. Very interesting. 8. Mexico: I’m disappointed. I wanted them to go further. It’s great that you’re having fun. A few comments:
1. Brazil: Why do everybody expect magic out of them? Brazil never in their history played fancy. They always play sort of boring, then a sudden attack and often a goal. They use their great skills with the ball to have those quick attacks. I remember earlier Brazilian teams who played exactly the same. But it’s hard to argue with 5 world cup trophies. The way I see it is like this: If they don’t have the lead then they play slow and boring until they’re suddenly attacking and scoring. It almost looks coincidental. If they do have the lead, then they don’t go to a bunker, but they just hold the ball in mid-field. The end result is that everybody’s yawning, but they go home with the W. It’s been like that for years.
2. I agree that Germany looks strong. Many people say that Germany can’t compete with Argentina, especially in mid-field. I disagree. Argentina is very vulnerable, as Mexico showed.
3. I’m too, happy that Holland went home. In the beginning I was behind them, but as I saw them play more and more I realized they don’t belong there. They played terribly.
4. England: DUH!!! Every tournament there are high expectations from them (why???), just like Brazil. Unlike Brazil, they never, never deliver.
5. Ghana is (was) the nicest surprise of the tournament.
6. France is strong. Ribery is so fast and P. Viera looks like the young and hungry Viera. Their defense is strong. Their weakest link, believe it or not, is the mid field. Yes, Zidan is there, but can he compete with the very fast Ronaldinho/Kaka?
7. Spain: This is incredible. Many thought that Spain is one of the candidates for the cup. I didn’t see them against Ukraine or Saudi-Arabia, only against Tunisia. Except for 15 minutes late in the game they didn’t look good. What is incredible is that, despite a great team on paper, Spain exited exactly in the same stage and the same fashion they exit every Mondial. And it’s a different team every time. Very interesting.
8. Mexico: I’m disappointed. I wanted them to go further.

]]> By: joy http://www.berger-family.org/2006/06/26/writting-less-that-i-thought/comment-page-1/#comment-4 joy Tue, 27 Jun 2006 18:33:02 +0000 http://www.berger-family.org/?p=5#comment-4 I left you voice mail after the first 12? minutes of the Germany game. That was incredible! I was fully expecting it to be 5-0 or something crazy. I have to say those first few minutes of that game and the last 5 minutes of the last game with Germany were the best ones I have seen. I have to agree with on England, France & Brazil. What is going on? When are they bringing on their A game? Can't wait for Spain/ France in a few. We'll be watching the Germany vs Argentina game on Friday probably at Champps. Brent is going to call you long distance if Germany loses. Actually, I think Argentina is a fun team to watch. Should be an awesome game!! Can't decide who would win. I left you voice mail after the first 12? minutes of the Germany game. That was incredible! I was fully expecting it to be 5-0 or something crazy. I have to say those first few minutes of that game and the last 5 minutes of the last game with Germany were the best ones I have seen.

I have to agree with on England, France & Brazil. What is going on? When are they bringing on their A game? Can’t wait for Spain/ France in a few.

We’ll be watching the Germany vs Argentina game on Friday probably at Champps. Brent is going to call you long distance if Germany loses. Actually, I think Argentina is a fun team to watch. Should be an awesome game!! Can’t decide who would win.

]]> By: 1337 d00d http://www.berger-family.org/2006/06/26/writting-less-that-i-thought/comment-page-1/#comment-3 1337 d00d Tue, 27 Jun 2006 16:00:46 +0000 http://www.berger-family.org/?p=5#comment-3 G000000000aaaaaaaalllllll! Shouldn't you be drinkin'? G000000000aaaaaaaalllllll!

Shouldn’t you be drinkin’?

]]> By: Gallivanter http://www.berger-family.org/2006/06/26/writting-less-that-i-thought/comment-page-1/#comment-2 Gallivanter Tue, 27 Jun 2006 06:55:29 +0000 http://www.berger-family.org/?p=5#comment-2 Germany vs Argentina to me is the <i>final</i> before the final. Go DEUTSCHLAND!!! Germany vs Argentina to me is the final before the final. Go DEUTSCHLAND!!!

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