Group Stage Matches Thread

[Didledee]

I watched the Cameroon v Holland game, great 1st goal from Van Persie nice 1-2 with Van Der Vaart, and then Robben's introduction, great shot that hit the post for Huntelaar to follow up.

What about Japans freekicks, very nice strikes.

[Big_Sharps]

oh yes my adopted team, The Netherlands, has just scored!  100% record so far :-)

But I have everything crossed ready for Sunday :-)  C'mon England

Thanks for clarifying who you will be supporting.

[Chris Rabz]

I thought you might zone in on the 'adopted' part of the sentence there Sharps.

[The Ghost of Burnden]

Thanks for clarifying who you will be supporting.

England first and foremost, of course!

[Didledee]

As much as I admire Chile's positive formation, football and positivity, I can't help but feel they are letting themselves down with their behaviour.

They are 2-0 down at half time, and down to 10 men, the scoreline is very harsh, a breathtaking goal from Villa and a quality placement from Iniesta has been against the run of play.

I thought the Estrada's 2nd yellow card was harsh for the red card[trip on Torres before the goal] but I think it was justice because he did a dirty foul about 10 minutesd earlier that should have warrented a 2nd yellow card, I also think Ponce should have been straight red carded[not just a yellow] for kicking Torres and then he went in late on Alonso he should have been sent off then.

Countless other fouls from Chile also, their football is attractive and it's great to see a teams mentality on attacking, I believe they could be a fantastic side if they cut out the behaviour, its cost them tonight, they got loads in qualifying also.