The FIFA World Cup 2014 Thread

[Eleuthera]

I'll be rooting for Brazil tonight, since as a Dutchman we're not allowed to root for Germany. So I'm hoping for a Bra-Ned final. If we lose to Argentina, I'll be rooting for them in the finals, since I don't want either Germany or Brazil become World Champions.

 

[leberkaese]

As a German, I'll root for Germany, of course. Without Neymar, Brazil will probably lose. But maybe they will fight with some sort of desperate courage (with all their fans behind them) and win, anyway. The german team has days where they just won't work and maybe today is one of these days.

If Germany loses today, I would really love to see Brazil winning the cup. So, do your best to defeat Arg or Ned in the finale, in case we'll lose against you today! It will be a blast, if Brazil wins the title without Neymar

Also, whatever happens, I want Ger against Arg in the next match. Let's see, if we defeat you the third time in a row during the world cup

 

[viscomica]

I'll be rooting for Brazil tonight, since as a Dutchman we're not allowed to root for Germany. So I'm hoping for a Bra-Ned final. If we lose to Argentina, I'll be rooting for them in the finals, since I don't want either Germany or Brazil become World Champions.

Seems legit!
I honestly don't know for who I'll be rooting today. I don't want neither Brazil nor Germany to win but I'll be happy if one of the two gets eliminated. Which is bound to happen anyway. Go Argentina!

 

[Frothy Gibblets]

I'll be rooting for Brazil tonight, since as a Dutchman we're not allowed to root for Germany. So I'm hoping for a Bra-Ned final. If we lose to Argentina, I'll be rooting for them in the finals, since I don't want either Germany or Brazil become World Champions.

The same rule applies to the English, but I doubt aside from the sycophantic football pundits there will be many English fans rooting for Brazil tonight. Since the first match against the Croatians I've hated the thought of Brazil winning this world cup, alot of comments on websites seem to reflect the same. The media, specifically the BBC, seem to have a Man United level of bias in favour of Brazil. Besides, surely you'd rather have a Germany/Netherlands final?

 

[Eleuthera]

Besides, surely you'd rather have a Germany/Netherlands final?

Maybe it's because we haven't lost a WC final to Brazil yet (We have to Germany and Argentina)

 

[Frankster]

OMFG 2-0 and it's not even 25 mins of play gone.

Gogogo Germany!

Edit: They scored a third goal in the time I took to post...And a 4th? OMFG this is crazy!

 

[Eleuthera]

At least it probably won't go into overtime/penalties tonight.

 

[Uhura]

What the hell Brazil. I can't believe what I'm seeing. This is insane :O
Still 60mins to go and Germany leads with 4-0.

EDIT: And 2mins later it's 5-0. :O I can't even...

 

[leberkaese]

This is just... whoa... what a slaughter

4 goals in 6-7 minutes. Is this like... a new record?

 

[Guy from the 80's]

I feel sorry for the Brazilians. I wonder if there will be riots after the match

 

[Andy Shandy]

What the fuck is actually happening? XD

 

[Eamar]

Holy shit! And to think I was slightly worried about this match at one point...

 

[Colour Scientist]

What the fuck is actually happening? XD

Final score predictions?

Maybe they'll get into the double digits. XD

 

[Frothy Gibblets]

Brazil exposed! I wanted them to lose but damn, the fans and players don't deserve this. I don't think this will be last goal either. Needs to be 10-0 for the biggest ever victory in a WC, 7-0 would get them into the top 10 although against an opponent such as Brazil it's got be more prestigious than Portugals 7-0 over North Korea. Am quite pleased Klose got his goal aswell.

 

[Andy Shandy]

What the fuck is actually happening? XD

Final score predictions?

Maybe they'll get into the double digits. XD

I don't even want to think. This Brazilian team may have to leave with fake moustaches and shit on to avoid being murdered.

 

[farscythe]

was expecting germany to win (not aloud to say that as a dutchman but meh) but.. this is a little overkill.

as a side note i have brazilian neighbours..and the noises coming from their place are making me think i'd better avoid eye contact for a few days...

 

[Frankster]

5-0 at half time, jeezus, if it was possible to concede the game and not play a 2nd half I'm sure brazil would be taking the option right now.

As it stands, I can only imagine how foul the mood must be in the changing room knowing they will have to walk out to their booing fans... As much as I was rooting for Brazil to lose, can't help but feel for them a bit.

Final score predictions?

Maybe they'll get into the double digits. XD

Double digits would be amazing but I'd have my bet on..1-6 final score.
I'm expecting to see Brazilians rally a bit and at least score a goal whilst stiffling the germans efforts who by this point probably don't care as much about scoring a goal and are looking to conserve their players for the final.

 

[StriderShinryu]

Wow. Honestly, I'm just sad at this point. Not for Brazil but for the obviously better sides that Brazil just barely managed to squeak by to get where they are. Chile or Columbia would have been much more deserving competitors at this point.

 

[Shamanic Rhythm]

Wow, this is terrible. I didn't expect Brazil to be any good at scoring without Neymar, but this is a wipeout.

 

[Frankster]

Btw the brazilian player with long curly hair...Marcelo I think his name is?

Is he determined to single handedly hurt as many german players as he can in a fit of retribution?

So far these are the fouls I've seen from him which mostly have gone unpunished:
-went down with a german player then KICKED the german player once they were both down
-gave 2 really rotten elbows, both clearly shown on tv
-shoved another german who had a hard fall (and you can tell it was a genuine cos he spun around in the air and landed awkwardly)

Probably tons I'm missing too.

Edit: It was David Luiz, doh. Also seems I missed quite a few, according to sharper eyes then myself he gave FIVE good nasty elbows in the first half alone.