Mike has been really busy with work so I decided to keep the blog rolling and I will post my predictions!
-DB
Canada Vs. France - This game is going to be close. Canada have had some great results in the group, but also some not so good result. They are strong in the middle with Jarvis and Tavis. France lost a couple of key players this year but still have a strong squad. They had a tough time against a peaking ES squad but i still think they will advance to semis. 4-3 France.
ROI Vs. Germany - Germany gave the pre-tourney favourites Poland a good game and blew a 2-0 lead. Germany have some talented players but their main danger will come from the Patterson twins. ROI haven't really been tested so far, only by long balls Vs. Sudan. I expect Germany to put up a fight but i dont think they have enough depth to handle ROI. ROI 6-2
Sudan Vs. Poland - I am thinking this will be the best game of the night, Poland's fans energy mixed with the way Sudan plays is promising to make it exciting. The key to this game is Poland's defence. They are going to have a tough time handling all the long balls but it does help they have one of the best GK's in the province to help bail them out. This game I'm predicting will come down to a last minute goal by Tomchuk for a Poland win. 3-2 Poland.
Laos Vs. ES - After ES lost to Italy in their first game everyone had counted them out, but they seem to be peaking at the right time and have beat some quality teams. They are always dangerous from set pieces and shot from a distance. Laos are always a tough team to play against and they attack with speed on the wings. They have a tough centre midfield but i see them vulnerable at the outside defensive positions. I think if Laos can keep the free kicks to a minimum then they'll come away with this one. 5-3 Loas.
I am looking forward to coming down to watch these games and this should be a night of some good and exciting soccer! What are your predictions???
24 comments:
Again how can someone write an article and hasnt watched any of the games this yr, doesn't make sense
Collins is out of commission so DB takes time out of his busy schedule to write something up for you to read and you complain.
I think DB knows these teams as they have similar players and any big additions he knows about as well. Plus he does have buddies whom he talks to about the tournament and games.
Calm down and be happy he puts something up at all.
Riggs
Overall good predictions except for the Poland vs Sudan. Poland has not looked strong enough at all, they barely beat the teams in their pool and got lucky making it thru. There has been way too much hype about this team that has nothing special at all other then their fans... Sudan is going to run all over them..
Sudan played a great game vs ROI and the only reason ROI won was because if the 2 quick free kicks.. Now tell me do you think Poland would beat ROI if they met? I doubt it, so I doubt they'll beat Sudan
It has been a bit since my last post but true to form I will post with love.
I will avoid predictions but will say that quarter final day is the best day for soccer at the WCP.
You get 4 competitive mens games and the atmosphere is electric.
I have to say that this year at the center the sportsmanship from what I have seen has been good for the most part.
Remember the ref's are not going to get every call right. Too often people berate the officials. It is ok to agree to disagree with an official but discuss that disagreeance with them in a civilized way.
Have respect for your opponents, yourself and your teammates.
I know in the heat of the moment we all say things we shouldn't but let's try to keep everything in perspective and enjoy playoffs.
See everyone tomorrow night.
DG
Poland doesnt win games by Being flashy and crushing teams. They rely on their strong defense and goals at the right time and strong goalkeeping. There's a reason why they always have the top goals against record and are always in the playoffs
These will all be good games.. hopefully Germany can keep their game close. PUMPED FOR WEDNESDAY.
p.s. you spelt "LOAS" wrong, its "LAOS"
Thanks, fixed it!
DB
Polands defender is average, the only reason it looks good because
1 there big
2 it's a small field
3 the one guy that moves his arms whenever he makes a pass is really bad, I think there's 2 of them that do that
France will lost to Canada. Poland will lose to Sudan. Germany will lose to ROI. ES will lose to Laos.
When ES loses, hopefully Riggs will finally shut up, but I doubt it because he has nothing better to do than blog.
David Brown have you watched any of these teams play or any of the games this year? How can you make educated analysis on any of these teams? Yes, maybe you have played with some of the players, but that means nothing when you are a team and have new additions. Talking to people is one thing, actually being there is another. People are biased. I call it as I see it, and this info. is not credible.
Anon 12:30; I am pretty sure DB has talked to more than one person about what has been happening at the tournament. I also think that he reads the blogs and many people, including myself have given some sort of analysis or predictions... with that being said, anyone could actually formulate some sort of opinion with out having to be at the tournament.
As for asking Riggs to shut up, there would be no blogs is posts from Riggs and other people didn't exist and what would you be left with to complain about?
Julio
That is why they are my opinion/predictions! If yours is different then that is fine!
If your info is so credible leave some reasons why you predicted your results??? I posted to see what others think will happen!
DB
I would personally like to thank mr. DB for taking time from his grueling schedule to post his informative write ups. Other than effing up by forgetting about myself and fellow living legend Darko time after time everything else about him is awesome. It is unfortunate that he is jealous that I scored more goals than him on our turf team this indoor and out of pure jealousy omits my name from every list. I also outscored jt, Kortho, Friesen, Midas. You name them I scored more and I'm better.
Also I just watched real/bayern and in particular watched Ronaldo and Gomez. I can pretty confidently say Darko and myself are better than them as well.
Thanks DB, you da man!
Riggs
So Julio your tellin me everyone told u a certain player was amazing, and u would take there word? Wow that's pretty bias
I don't think you understand the term biased?? and it depends if the persons opinion would be credible or not.. What's wrong with you haha
I think ROI better be much more prepared than they seemed to have been so far if they hope to beat Germany. Poland is in for an eye opener against Sudan. ES should provide no surprises for Laos and they will once again be in the semi's. Canada will prevail over France this year.
They should all be good games though.
Depends on who "everyone" was.
Julio
ok, you are questioning the credibility of DB's comments because he wasn't present at any of the games... but if they are so wrong, then why don't you argue whats wrong about them? They seem pretty accurate to me.
In what way are they bias? because he predicted Ireland to beat Germany? wouldn't you want to predict the team you are a part of to win?
Edward Nigma
Thanks Riggs :) and as well I would like to thank mr. DB for putting me on the list hahaha :)
lets just go play with Madrid or Bayern and show them how to score goals huh ? just kidding :)
My two cents...
ROI vs Germany Prediction:4-2 ROI.
ROI is more skilled, has greater depth and more experience.
Cheering for: ROI
Sudan vs Poland Prediction: 4-3 Poland
Sudan aerial attack will be succumbed by team Sembaluk. Poland keeper will stand on his head.
Cheering for: Polska
Laos vs ES Prediction: 3-2 Laos
Expect this to be a barn burner.
Laos has had a better tournament and has been more consistent.
Cheering for: ES
Canada vs France: Prediction: 4-2 Canada.
Canada has turned up their game and have considerable momentum. They are playing well and have confidence. Deadly combo.
Cheering for: Canada
rk
i think france v canada will be the best game of the quarters. i also think es could upset laos.
RK, I like the way you made our predictions. You put your biased aside for who you were cheering and generated solid reasoning! Very rare to see on the blog as alot of people get offended if you don't chose the team you are cheering for to win.
Great post.
Darko, you even went out and made an account! Too bad you made your appearence on the blogs in the finals days buddy. Could have been quite the blog season for you, maybe next year.
Julio
Darko if we signed with bayern you would take gomez' spot I would take ribery's and we would have beat RM at least 5-0. Our jersey sales would be through the roof and fans worldwide would be chanting Darko. It would be the biggest craze in world football since those vevezuelas or whatever those horn things are called that sound like bees.
It's unfortunate that your team didn't pull through and get you to the quarters, because Darkomania would be at an all time high tomorrow evening.
Could anyone even imagine a Darkomania vs chicolicious quarter or semi final??? WOW!!!!
Riggs
Thank you Julio :) your comments always put a smile on my face :)...not an account, just a link to my Facebook profile haha but yea next WCP ill join and start blogging right from the start :) :)
good luck to all in WCP
my prediction is that ROI will win again :)
MY!!!!!! ANON post on 17 April 2012 12:30 was exactly right. What do you have to say now all your smart asses? Riggs? Julio? Yeah that's what I thought. DB good job on predicting the games with no knowledge at all. Like I said, not credible. Wow, some people. Thank god half the sasktoon chumps are gone. The savior Jay Tomchuck, what happpened to him. Clearly all you Saskatoon duds are over hyped. BYE BYE POLAND. BYE BYE ES. Now Riggs and Julio can both shut up as well.
How awesome would it be to see an African country win this tournament. Would shut everyone up. Now that's talent.
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