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Better Know Your Group B Teams

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 11 2010 02:12 AM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Jun 11 2010 10:11 PM

NIGERIA Dysfunctional, disorganized, strong, gifted, intriguingly coiffed. The squad representing Africa's most populous nation (roughly one out of every five Africans is Nigerian), as always, is a fun story... or is that "fun?" Though it may not have the flow or flair of previous generations of Super Eagles-- like the 1994 squad that was a minute away from taking out eventual champions Italy in the knockout round, or the 1996 Olympic champions-- they've got some elite attacking forwards and enough physicality to test the world's top teams... coupled with the trustworthiness of a corruption-wracked oil state. (Hey! Whaddaya know?) Despite having a handful of the more potentially-explosive offensive talents on the continent (including Everton striker Yakubu "Feed the Yak" Aiyegbeni and the itinerant, breakneck Obafemi Martins), the team sputtered a bit in the latter stages of qualifying, barely hanging on to clinch their fourth World Cup finals slot after a pair of draws over continental weakling Tunisia and a narrow win over Kenya. This, after falling in the semis to undermanned Ghana in the African Nations Cup, which led to public infighting in the country's media among the team. After the aforementioned disappointments, the team dumped its Nigerian-born previous coach Shaibu Amodu ... this February. They've known their current coach, former longtime Swedish Head Whiteboy in Charge Lars Lagerbach, for all of three months. Expect a lot of, "You, Number 13, clear out for Number 9! No, not you-- Pigtail Guy, I mean." (And I haven't even gotten into the African-football sadness grab bag of National Federation bribery, stampedes at pre-Cup friendlies, and rumors of unpaid bonuses and coach back pay. There's scads of that.) Make no mistake-- there are resources here, more varied than usual for Nigeria's finest and well-suited for a knockout competition like the Cup. To key the offense, they've got superathletic, primed-to-break-out Marseilles left back Taye Taiwo, who's dangerous out wide and in set pieces, [crossout]and Chelsea's John Mikel Obi, who gets to show a creative flair for his national team that he doesn't in clubland (where he's more or less sicced on lockdown-defensive duty[/crossout]). [OE: Having made the trip, and having had ostensibly-minor knee surgery in May... Mikel has made the decision to sit out.] And led by the bullish Yakubu, speedy Martins, and stylish Uzbek-born, half-Russian forward Peter Odemwingie, they've got waves of attackers up the vuvuzuela; if they can find consistent form (sadly lacking in qualifying), then they can stay with anyone (and overwhelm anyone but, say, the defensive-shell teams). Plus, unlike prior Nigerian teams, they seem to have a pretty steady backline, anchored by a pretty damn solid, top-form keeper in Enyeama (who impressed in Europa action for Hapoel Tel Aviv against top-flight competish). Also, some decent, sneakily varied hair: OE: Also, the same is true among the actual Nigerians. (Guh.) So, what, ultimately should we expect? They're in a group with no sure things besides a likely advance from Argentines (that first game on June 12 could be a doozy), and have the capability to shake up any team it lines up against, if it plays focused, tough defense and its offense takes wing. But really? Maybe they draw Argentina and sneak past plodding Greece and relentless South Korea; maybe they go three-and-out; maybe they find their way to the Round of 16 and beyond; maybe they get their luggage and room keys stolen by their own football federation, and, after a night camping outdoors, someone ends up stabbing old man Kanu on-field in a snore-rage dispute. I have no f*cking clue. Nobody has a clue. The Super Eagles themselves probably couldn't tell you. Anyone who tells you otherwise is trying to impress you, or trying to get your checking account information sent to them in a Lagos-bound e-mail. In a difficult to predict field, Nigeria might be the biggest hunk of 22-legged mystery meat in the shebang... but they should be a soap-operatic theme park ride, either way. GOALKEEPERS 1 Vincent Enyeama (age 27)-- 53 caps; Hapoel Tel Aviv (ISR) 16 Austin Ejide (26)-- 17 caps; Hapoel Petah Tikva (ISR) 23 Dele Aiyenugba (26)-- 9 caps; Bnei Yehuda (ISR) DEFENDERS 2 Joseph Yobo (age 29)-- 66 caps, 4 goals; Everton (EPL) 3 Taye Taiwo (age 25)-- 37 caps, 3 goals; Marseille (FRA) 5 Rabiu Afolabi (age 30)-- 14 caps, 0 goals; Red Bull Salzburg (AUT) 6 Danny Shittu (age 29)-- 25 caps, 0 goals; Bolton Wanderers (EPL) 17 Chidi Odiah (age 26)-- 24 caps, 1 goal; CSKA Moscow (RUS) 21 Uwa Elderson Echiéjile (age 22)-- 1 caps, 0 goals; Braga (POR) 22 Dele Adeleye (age 21)-- 6 caps, 0 goals; Metalurh Donetsk (UKR) MIDFIELDERS 10 John Mikel Obi 10 Ideye Brown (age 21)-- 0 caps, 0 goals; Sochaux (FRA) 12 Kalu Uche (age 27)-- 21 caps, 2 goals; Almería (ESP) 13 Ayila Yussuf (age 25)-- 27 caps, 2 goals; Dynamo Kyiv (UKR) 14 Sani Kaita (age 24)-- 19 caps, 0 goals; Alania Vladikavkaz (RUS) 15 Lukman Haruna (age 20)-- 5 caps, 1 goal; Monaco (FRA) 20 Dickson Etuhu (age 28)-- 13 caps, 0 goals; Fulham (EPL) FORWARDS 4 Nwankwo Kanu (age 33)-- 83 caps, 13 goals; Portsmouth (EPL) 7 John Utaka (age 28)-- 43 caps, 6 goals; Portsmouth (EPL) 8 Yakubu Aiyegbeni (age 27)-- 52 caps, 20 goals; Everton (EPL) 9 Obafemi Martins (age 25)-- 31 caps, 17 goals; Wolfsburg (GER) 11 (MF/FW) Peter Odemwingie (age 28)45 caps, 8 goals; Lokomotiv Moscow (RUS) 18 Victor Obinna (age 23)-- 32 caps, 11 goals; Málaga (ESP) 19 Chinedu Obasi (age 24)-- 23 caps, 4 goals; Hoffenheim (GER)

seawolf17 Jun 11 2010 11:40 AM Re: Better Know Your Group B Teams

Argentina, as the defending Olympic gold medalists, are one of the early favorites to either run away with the Cup or fizzle out in the first round, is blessed (?) to have one of the greatest futbolers in futbol history as their coach: Shep Messing's hair. No, just kidding. They're coached by the legendary Diego Maradona! So legendary, in fact, that it doesn't even matter who's on his team, because ARGENTINA WILL PREVAIL! VIVA ARGENTINA!

seawolf17 Jun 11 2010 11:41 AM Re: Better Know Your Group B Teams

Just kidding. First, a look at the "keepers," as they call goalies: 1 Diego Pozo 21 Mariano Andujar 22 Sergio Romero Pozo is the veteran, 32 years old, but Romero is the stud: '“When you wear the Argentina shirt, it's a special feeling. The pleasure it gives you is unique. You need to be ready to die for the shirt, and whether you play your club football in Europe or Argentina the rest of the time doesn't matter." He's undefeated in major international play, and has six "caps," whatever that means. Plus, he's terrifyingly intense: The "defence," as they spell it: 2 Martin Demichelis - "Micho," as he's called, is "strong in the air." 3 Clemente Rodriguez - a "left-back, who can also operate down the right." 4 Nicolas Burdisso - "good in the air and a rugged man-marker." (I swear these quotes are right from the FIFA page. Fman didn't write them, as far as I know.) 6 Gabriel Heinze - "nicknamed El Gringo, this combative defender is able to play as a central-defensive man-marker or at left-back, while his timing and impressive aerial ability make him a useful asset in either penalty box." Has 64 "caps," which leads all defenders. 12 Ariel Garce - a "well-built, combative, yet talented defender." 13 Walter Samuel - "has had little opportunity to show Diego Maradona what he can do in recent times, failing to play a game in the preliminaries for South Africa 2010." 15 Nicolas Otamendi - "is one of the players in Diego Maradona’s squad at the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ still plying his trade in Argentinian football." (Wow, there's a rave review.) The midfielders, or "midfielders": 5 Mario Bolatti - "stands out due to his distribution skills and also poses a goal threat from long range." 7 Angel DiMaria - "speedy and technically gifted left-winger with the ability to create and score goals." 8 Juan Veron - "nspired Estudiantes to the Copa Libertadores crown last year and been voted South American Player of the Year for two years running." 35 years old, one of the key veterans on the squad. Often confused with the dictator of similar nomenclature. 14 Javier Mascherano - a "tireless central midfield ball-winner," the man known as "El Jefecito" is also the captain of the Argentinian squad. According to reports, Maradona says "my side is Mascherano and ten others,” a sentiment he has often repeated since. 17 Jonas Gutierrez - Known as "El Galgo" (The Greyhound), Maradona says “My team is [Javier] Mascherano, [Lionel] Messi, Jonas [Gutierrez] and eight others,” completing the thought he made in my last blurb. Also ABNS's long-lost brother. 20 Maxi Rodriguez - "has enjoyed many years of international service." 23 Javier Pastore - “He is an outstanding player,” enthused his then coach and mentor Angel Cappa. “He’s the kind of footballer who makes people want to go to the stadium.” And finally, the forwards: 9 Gonzalo Higuain - "quick, clever and able to finish with either foot." 10 Lionel Messi - We'll get back to him in a minute. 11 Carlos Tevez - "the only Argentinian player to have won the Copa Libertadores, the UEFA Champions League, the Intercontinental Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup." 16 Sergio Aguero - "has earned the devotion of the fans with his cool finishing and a fearless ability to take on and beat opposing defenders." Argentina's top scorer. 18 Martin Palermo - "has an insatiable appetite for goals and can cause all sort of problems for defences in the air." 19 Diego Milito - "an out-and-out centre-forward, blessed with power, technique and a real hunger for goals." A bit on Lionel Messi, considered by some to be the most talented player in the world, and is the player to watch for La Albiceleste (the nickname for the Argentine squad). As his official profile states: "There has been no shortage of players billed as Diego Maradona’s successor, yet few, if any, have borne that burden with the aplomb of Lionel Messi. Blessed with a wondrous left foot, outstanding vision, near-unstoppable dribbling skills and sublime technique, Messi is a sight to behold. Add in his explosive changes of pace, timing and nose for goal – a trait particularly in evidence in 2010 – and you have a player able to change any game in the blink of an eye." Team History Won the Cup in 1978 and 1986, which means an Argentine title in 2010 either means wild celebration and a World Series title for Mets fans, or a crushing collapse where our best pitcher finishes 3-15. Has not won an international title since 1993's Copa Americana. Nigeria Argentina faces Nigeria in Saturday's opener; in 1994, the Nigerians' defeat of Argentina led to Maradona's exit from international futbol, so the situation is ripe for revenge. Fascinating tidbit: The listed referee for the match is German banker Wolfgang Stark, who lists his hobby as "sports." Way to think outside the box, Wolfgang. South Korea The Korean team apparently blows. Should be an easy win for the Argentines on June 17. Greece Greece has never beaten Argentina; looks like another easy W. Overall Outlook Should win the Cup easily.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 11 2010 11:57 AM Re: Better Know Your Group B Teams

Seo looks good in all shades of blue. Thought-provoking-- if not exactly dispassionate-- feature from Der Spiegel here about Maradona and Team Tango. If I were a football-loving Argentine, and you asked me whether I'd rather have Maradona as coach and 1000 pesos or Riquelme on the field and a kick in the balls, I'd grit my teeth, steel my groin and choose the latter.

The Second Spitter Jun 11 2010 08:51 PM Re: Better Know Your Group B Teams Edited 2 time(s), most recently on Jun 11 2010 09:32 PM

Greece Vital statistics Population: 11.3 M National Debt: $405.7 B The tragedy of 94 Greece's has only one other appearance in the World Cup was in USA 94 where they were drawn with Argentina, Nigeria and Bulgaria. In one of worst performances in World Cup history, Greece lost all three games, conceding 10 goals, scoring none. The heroics of 04 Greece's only other major tournament appearance in recent years was in 2004 where they were 120-1 outsiders. In one of the greatest upsets in football history, Greece sensationally won Euro 2004 and they did it the hard way beating the hosts twice (including the Final), the defending champions, and the tournament favorites. 2010 Qualification Campaign As a result of their 2004 success Greece were seeded in qualification and received a very favourable draw. They made hard work of it though, losing twice to Switzerland to finish runners-up. The defeated the Ukraine in a play-off to book their passage to South Africa. Squad Goalkeepers 1 Kostas Chalkias, (aged 36) -- 27 caps; PAOK 12 Alexandros Tzorvas (aged 27) -- 6 caps; Panathinaikos 13 Michalis Sifakis (aged 25) -- 1 cap; Aris Defenders 2 Giourakas Seitaridies (aged 29) -- 67 caps; Panathinaikos 4 Nikos Spiropoulos (aged 26) -- 17 caps; Panathinaikos 5 Vangelis Moras (aged 28) -- 10 caps; Bologna (Italy) 8 Avraam Papadopoulos (aged 26) -- 12 caps; Olympiakos 11 Loukas Vyntra (aged 29) -- 27 caps; Panathinaikos 15 Vasilis Torosidis (aged 25) -- 25 caps; Olympiakos 16 Sotiris Kyrgiakos (aged 30) -- 56 caps; Liverpool (England) 19 Sokratis Papastathopoulos (aged 22) -- 10 caps; Genoa (Italy) 22 Stelios Malezas (aged 25) -- 0 caps -- PAOK Midfielders 3 Christos Patsatzoglou (aged 31) -- 41 caps; Omonia (Cyprus) 6 Alexandros Tziolis (aged 25) -- 17 caps; Siena (Italy) 10 Giorgos Karagounis (aged 33) -- 91 caps; Panathinaikos 18 Sotiris Ninis (aged 20) -- 3 caps; Panathinaikos 21 Kostas Katsouranis (aged 30) -- 67 caps; Panathinaikos 23 Sakis Prittas (aged 31) -- 0 caps; Aris Forwards 7 Georgios Samaras (aged 25) -- 32 caps; Celtic (Scotland) 9 Angelos Charisteas (aged 30) -- 82 caps; Nuremberg (Germany) 14 Dimitris Salpigidis (aged 28) -- 34 caps; Panathinaikos 17 Theofanis Gekas (aged 30) -- 46 caps; Eintracht Frankfurt (Germany) 20 Pantelis Kapetanos (aged 27) - 3 caps; Steaua Bucuresti (Romania) Preferred Formation Greece usually plays in a 5-3-2 formation with a dominant sweeper who is more a "mop-up" man than a traditional libero. Greek Gods Theofanis Gekas Greece's most prolific striker in recent years. Was controversially left out of the Euro 2004 squad, but since then has netted 20 goals in 47 appearance. He was the leading scorer in the European section of the 2010 WC Qualifying Campaign. Gekas is part of a dying breed of "goal-poachers" who rely on movement within the opposing penalty box and being at the right place at the right time. Georgios Samaras Looks like a throwback rocker and plays with the flair of one. Usually plays on the wing or up-front. He was the leading scorer of Celtic (Scotland) last season. Georgios Karagounis ESPN analyst George James described him as "one of the most underrated players in the world.". Karagounis played an integral role in Greece's Euro 2004 campaign. His diminutive stature masks a lethal left foot, his long-range shooting an ever-present threat. Helped Panathinaikos end the dominance of the Olympiakos (the MFY of the Greek League) this season. Coach Otto Rehhagel One of the most successful managers in the Bundesliga (German League), Rehhagel was considered somewhat of a Bobby V type figure in Germany, which led to his exile to international football. Like Bobby V, he gets the most out of his players. Rehhegal is an old-school, tactically astute coach. His teams haven't always played the prettiest football -- he popularized the kontrollierte offensive ("controlled offense") style of play. Some critics have branded this "anti-football", but winning ugly seems the vogue these days. Schedule Republic of Korea, June 12, 0730 ET Nigeria, June 17, 1000 ET Argentina, June 22, 1430 ET Analysis Greece's schedule represents 2/3 of the nightmare of 1994. However, this is a vastly different team to the one that disgraced themselves in the US. Greece won Euro 2004 playing stellar defence and launching swift counter-attacks (nicknamed "To Piratiko" ("The Pirate Ship"). While the current squad has more firepower up-front than the 2004 squad, their defense has been frustratingly inconsistent. Greece rely on muscling their opponents and therefore tend to struggle against slick-passing teams. The consensus is that progression into the next round will greatly hinge on their opening match against the Republic of Korea. This game will be a great contrast of styles -- the fleet-footed Koreans against the Greek brawlers. Overall, the teams are very evenly matched. The game against Nigeria will be a bruising encounter. Greece will want exorcise the ghosts of 94 where Greece lost to Nigeria 4-0. Again, this will be a very close game. Greece has the advantage of playing Argentina last. Maradona will surely rest players if they have secured progression into the next round. The Greeks will need all the favors they can get because their record against South American teams has been very poor. Greece will probably need at least 5 points (1 win, two draws) to get out of Group B.

The Second Spitter Jun 11 2010 08:55 PM Re: Better Know Your Group B Teams

[quote="LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr"]Also, some decent, sneakily varied hair:

Dude, that's a photo of the Cameroonian team.

Frayed Knot Jun 11 2010 09:03 PM Re: Better Know Your Group B Teams

Every one of those Greek names sounds like a potentially bad disease: 'Yeah, I was recently diagnosed with Kyrgiakos - but fortunately it's benign so my doctor told me I can control it with a stricter diet and more exercise'

Number 6 Jun 11 2010 09:50 PM Re: Better Know Your Group B Teams

I live in a heavily Greek area, maybe the biggest cluster of Greeks outside of Europe. Euro 2004 was like a carnival; each time the Greek squad pulled off another unlikely victory, the streets were clogged with cars with screaming passengers, sitting on the sills, trailing flags. Dazed men and women stumbled out of bars with shit-eating grins, and everybody was best friends. The pitch increased each step of the way, and the final was like an orgy of joy. I fully expect to be woken by the noise should they win tomorrow morning, and I'm kind of looking forward to it. I'll then be heading to the Bohemian Beergarden to watch the next two tilts, best place to watch the Cup in NYC. Anybody who is anywhere near Astoria, check it out for a game sometime.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 11 2010 10:12 PM Re: Better Know Your Group B Teams

[quote="The Second Spitter"][quote="LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr"]Also, some decent, sneakily varied hair:

Dude, that's a photo of the Cameroonian team.

I plead new fatherhood.

Edited to include a semi-current photo of the actual Nigerian side.

The Second Spitter Jun 12 2010 05:30 AM Re: Better Know Your Group B Teams

[quote="Number 6":1w2zsrif]I live in a heavily Greek area, maybe the biggest cluster of Greeks outside of Europe. [/quote:1w2zsrif] Do you live on Lonsdale Street in Melbourne?

metirish Jun 12 2010 08:45 AM Re: Better Know Your Group B Teams

Interesting game so far, Nigeria look terrible at the back , terrible on set pieces and have nothing much in the middle of the field. One big weakness with Argentina that I see and it's no surprise as he's useless is down the left with Jonás Gutiérrez.

Number 6 Jun 12 2010 02:52 PM Re: Better Know Your Group B Teams

[quote="The Second Spitter":1fk19qt1]Do you live on Lonsdale Street in Melbourne?[/quote:1fk19qt1] No, I live in Astoria in Queens. Didn't know there was a big Greek community in Melbourne.

The Second Spitter Jun 12 2010 11:12 PM Re: Better Know Your Group B Teams

There's more in NYC, but they're more assimilated, less concentrated, and certainly less visibile than Melbourne. I thought you lived in Aotearoa.

The Second Spitter Jun 12 2010 11:12 PM Re: Better Know Your Group B Teams

There's more in NYC, but they're more assimilated, less concentrated, and certainly less visibile than Melbourne. I thought you lived in Aotearoa.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 13 2010 09:56 PM Re: Better Know Your Group B Teams

[quote="The Second Spitter"]Greece Vital statistics Population: 11.3 M National Debt: $405.7 B

Nice! They didn't look too sharp vs. Korea.

metirish Jun 16 2010 09:13 AM Re: Better Know Your Group B Teams

Gotta love Maradona.....tell it how it is.... World Cup 2010: Diego Maradona rips into Pelé and Michel Platini • Former greats slated as Argentina coach speaks his mind • Maradona also attacks World Cup match ball The Argentina coach Diego Maradona took a swipe at fellow greats Pelé and Michel Platini and also criticised the World Cup match ball at a press conference in South Africa. Speaking before Thursday's Group B match with South Korea in Johannesburg, Maradona rounded on Pelé, who has been quoted as saying that Maradona took the Argentina job only because he needed the money. He said that Pelé should "go back to the museum" and claimed that Platini, the Uefa president, thinks he "is better than all the rest". Maradona also criticised Platini over reported negative comments by the Frenchman about the 1986 World Cup winner's coaching ability: "Platini? I'm not surprised, I've always had a very distant relationship with him, it's always just hello and goodbye, nothing more than that. "We all know how the French are, and Platini is French, and he believes he is better than rest." The Jabulani ball also came under Maradona's scrutiny after questions about the dearth of goals and lack of excitement in the World Cup so far. "I'm having a wonderful time, to me a World Cup is something that's quite amazing. I'm not worried by the fact there aren't many goals, I'm sure there will be goals, I'm sure the players will see to that," he said . "Of course in the first matches you are more careful, perhaps more careful than you should be. "And, of course, there's the ball. I don't want to go into the ball again because everyone is talking about it, but it is important and it does play a part and I would ask Pelé and Platini to go out there and play with the ball and take a closer look at it to see if it's a good one or bad one, and to stop talking rubbish about me."

Frayed Knot Jun 17 2010 06:58 AM Re: Better Know Your Group B Teams

Argentina goes up 2-0 early on South Korea but then the defense gets sloppy in the closing seconds of the first half (think USSR vs US 1980 hockey, final seconds of period 1) and absolutely gives away a goal. Still 2-1, halfway through 2nd half.

Willets Point Jun 17 2010 07:10 AM Re: Better Know Your Group B Teams

If you like goals, then the Argentina-South Korea game is for you. Gonzalo Higuain has a hat trick and Argentina leads 4-1.

Willets Point Jun 17 2010 07:21 AM Re: Better Know Your Group B Teams

Maradona looks hilarious in a suit.

Willets Point Jun 17 2010 08:02 AM Re: Better Know Your Group B Teams

Greece & Nigeria are playing for their livelihoods, so lets see some goals!

Willets Point Jun 17 2010 09:35 AM Re: Better Know Your Group B Teams

Crazy game so far. Nigeria scored early on a give-away goal that totally fooled the Greek keeper. Then Nigeria picked up a red card for some foolish pushing and Greece equalized (their first goal in World Cup history as the ESPN commentators keep reminding us). Greece picked up a second goal in the second half and hold the lead with 15 minutes to go.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 17 2010 09:42 AM Re: Better Know Your Group B Teams

The equalizer was a bit lucky, too-- the shot deflected off Nigerian defender Haruna past the keeper Enyeama. The second Greece goal was a bit of a timely net-crashing, wasn't it? (Enyeama couldn't smother a low, dipping shot, and the rebound came right to a sorta-onside-sorta-not Greek wing.)

metirish Jun 17 2010 09:45 AM Re: Better Know Your Group B Teams

Some of the goalkeepers in this tourney leave a lot to be desired. And damn me, I originally had this a 2-1 Greece but changed it to Nigeria winning 2-0 in our pool just before kickoff....I bottled it as they say....any truth to the rumor that the Greeks if they win will give any and all bonus money to the German players?

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 22 2010 01:47 PM Re: Better Know Your Group B Teams

Looks like it will be South Korea joining Argentina out of the group, unless something very drastic happens: Chu Young Park hits on a free kick to put South Korea up 2-1, while Greece continues its scoreless tango with the Argentines.

metirish Jun 22 2010 02:05 PM Re: Better Know Your Group B Teams

A deserved goal for Argentina...

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 22 2010 02:11 PM Re: Better Know Your Group B Teams Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Jun 22 2010 02:14 PM

A couple of minutes after missing a wide-open net Yakubu converts a penalty, and Nigeria-South Korea are even at 2. If things stay this way, Korea advances. But if Nigeria wins here-- as they could have on a blown Obafemi Martins shot just wide in the 80th or 81st minute-- they sneak in past both South Korea and the Grecians.

metirish Jun 22 2010 02:14 PM Re: Better Know Your Group B Teams

OMG , that was a sensational move by Argentine and Messi hits the upright with a thunderous shot

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 22 2010 02:17 PM Re: Better Know Your Group B Teams

Ha! Goal Palermo, and Greece is pretty much done. Nigeria-South Korea is a friggin' pinball match.

metirish Jun 22 2010 02:18 PM Re: Better Know Your Group B Teams

Argentina look sensational

The Second Spitter Jun 22 2010 05:31 PM Re: Better Know Your Group B Teams

Wogball is dead for me. Let's Go Mets.