Portuguese Sensation Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 The draw was made early this morning... POT A: France, Russia, Portugal, Greece POT B: Bosnia-Herzegovina, Rep. of Ireland, Slovenia, Ukraine REPUBLIC OF IRELAND x FRANCE PORTUGAL x BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA GREECE x UKRAINE RUSSIA x SLOVENIA My early predictions... Republic of Ireland, Portugal, Ukraine, Russia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amacpher Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 quote:Originally posted by Portuguese Sensation GREECE x UKRAINE No need to take any sleeping pills that week. [|)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonovision Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 I can't believe I'm going to be cheering for Portugal. Ugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyola Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 quote:Originally posted by jonovision I can't believe I'm going to be cheering for Portugal. Ugh. Same here..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amacpher Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 quote:Originally posted by jonovision I can't believe I'm going to be cheering for Portugal. Ugh. Why would you be forced to cheer for Portugal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyola Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 quote:Originally posted by amacpher Why would you be forced to cheer for Portugal? They are playing Bosnia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loud Mouth Soup Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Can't we just wish for some natural disaster to engulf the stadium, saving us the pain of having to choose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manuel Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Why do so many hate Portugal? I don't get it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhat Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Go Portugal! (I can't believe I'm doing this too, but please win!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCF08 Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 quote:Originally posted by loyola They are playing Bosnia. Go Bosnia They've got a proper little squad there with good young talent. Very entertaining.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doopy Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 quote:Originally posted by SCF08 Go Bosnia They've got a proper little squad there with good young talent. Very entertaining.. i don't think they are cheering FOR portugal but AGAINST asmir begovic. just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amacpher Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 quote:Originally posted by Manuel Why do so many hate Portugal? I don't get it? Do a Google image search on "Cristiano Ronaldo shorts". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Med_Hat_FC Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 I'm torn...I don't want Portugal to make it (the Battle of Nurnberg, anyone), but at the same time I don't want the traitor Begovic to play in South Africa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 quote:Originally posted by amacpher Do a Google image search on "Cristiano Ronaldo shorts". I'll save everyone the trouble... Here's Ronnie with his new friend in California, he's into the bear type: Here's Ronnie hosing down all the hotties... Yes Ronnie, it is gay to fantasize about that man in the pool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucklefan Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 So funny. Nobody likes Portugal but I'm forced too, forced to cheer for Portugal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squizz1402635577 Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 The very distinct possibility to consider is that the Bosnian coach threw Begovic in for two minutes just to keep him from ever playing for us, not because he had any long-term plans for him. Asmir wasn't even on the roster for Bosnia's final game of the round robin. Which, in a way, would make it all the more painful to Begovic if Bosnia does qualify for the World Cup but he's not on the squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolf Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 quote:Originally posted by Manuel Why do so many hate Portugal? I don't get it? It's because england is scared of portugal's theatre, portugal's closing the gap on their perfomances. And ronaldo just might be the next olivier. England is still very good though , that was quite the show they put out last time starring rooney and ronaldo stamping on balls bit. The script calls for Portugal to be the heavy. So portugal still has a way to go with there theatre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyola Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 quote:Originally posted by squizz The very distinct possibility to consider is that the Bosnian coach threw Begovic in for two minutes just to keep him from ever playing for us, not because he had any long-term plans for him. Asmir wasn't even on the roster for Bosnia's final game of the round robin. Which, in a way, would make it all the more painful to Begovic if Bosnia does qualify for the World Cup but he's not on the squad. Asmir wasn't in the squad because Bosnia qualified for the playoffs and the Bosnian coach agreed to release him to allow Asmir a few training sessions with his new club (Ipswich Town, 3 months loan). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portuguese Sensation Posted October 20, 2009 Author Share Posted October 20, 2009 Yea I don't get the hate for Portugal but it'll be that much more sweeter if/when Portugal wins the World Cup! FORCA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gringo Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 I think it will end at how the ranking is. France Portugal Russia Greece The only spoiler could have been Ireland but not against the French. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 quote:Originally posted by gringo The only spoiler could have been Ireland but not against the French. I wouldn't count them out. Then have a better manager and the last time they faced a big fish in a playoff, they beat the Dutch in 2001, so you never know. I'm pulling for the Irish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portuguese Sensation Posted October 20, 2009 Author Share Posted October 20, 2009 I honestly believe the Republic of Ireland will beat France. They're a good team and with Trappatoni leading the way and bringing the Italian style of soccer into their system... they're a dangerous squad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Ireland beat the Dutch in 2001 in group play, not in the playoff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gringo Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Yes the Republic have Trapatoni running the green, who certainly knows how to play against the French. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amacpher Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 quote:Originally posted by gringo I think it will end at how the ranking is. France Portugal Russia Greece The only spoiler could have been Ireland but not against the French. The Canadian plastics will love that you have Greece, Portugal and France in there. [^] I'll get my coat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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