Faster 545 Posted July 6, 2014 Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 (edited) So we are down to the final four nations. Brazil vs. Germany Argentina vs. Netherlands These 4 nations combined represent: 10 Titles 21 Finals Appearances 30 Semi-Finals Appearances Predictions, thoughts? Also it seems like a good time to start the discussion of the Golden Ball, Boot, Gloves and Best Young Player Awards. Oh and Danny rank Germany, Argentina and Netherlands on how much each would infuriate Brazilians to see hold the trophy at the end? Edited July 6, 2014 by Faster 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alexjc 354 Posted July 6, 2014 Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 As much as I want Brazil to win, I feel Germany will be too strong unless Brazil treats this match as THE final and play beyond their individual names. I'm with Argentina for the second semi, simply because an all west European final in South America would be weird. The minor final, although good, isn't as thrilling. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Athan 47 Posted July 6, 2014 Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 I'll definitely be supporting the Netherlands to win it all. They're yet to win a World Cup whereas the other three semifinalists have already won several each. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DannyelBrazil 703 Posted July 6, 2014 Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 Oh and Danny rank Germany, Argentina and Netherlands on how much each would infuriate Brazilians to see hold the trophy at the end? If Brazil loses to Netherlands the final, people will be crying in the streets and Brazil probably will enter a mourning of 4 years. If Germany-Netherlands final happens, eash Brazilian will pick one of both to root and pretty normal final. If Germany plays against Argentina, Germany will get 200 million additional support for final match. If Argentina wins Germany, it'll be a catatrophe and the risk of fights inside the stadium will be huge. A Brazil-Argentina final will be the armaggedon. If Brazil wins, the biggest party ever seen on Earth. If Brazil loses: war and I get really concerned about public safety. For you guys abroad, Brazil-Argentina final sill be the most entertaining football match ever. For us it'll be the end of world... If Copa America matches between Brazil and Argentina are already wars... Imagine an World Cup final... Gosh. Please Netherlands, avoid it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sagacious 17 Posted July 6, 2014 Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 A Brazil-Argentina final will be the armaggedon. If Brazil wins, the biggest party ever seen on Earth. If Brazil loses: war and I get really concerned about public safety. For you guys abroad, Brazil-Argentina final sill be the most entertaining football match ever. For us it'll be the end of world... If Copa America matches between Brazil and Argentina are already wars... Imagine an World Cup final... Gosh. Please Netherlands, avoid it. Please Germany, avoid it To be frank, Argentina will prefer Brazil as finalists. They should be able to beat this time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tony E Loves Architecture 168 Posted July 6, 2014 Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 I think either way, both Semi-Finals will be Good Games. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gangwon 259 Posted July 6, 2014 Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 If Brazil loses to Netherlands the final, people will be crying in the streets and Brazil probably will enter a mourning of 4 years. If Germany-Netherlands final happens, eash Brazilian will pick one of both to root and pretty normal final. If Germany plays against Argentina, Germany will get 200 million additional support for final match. If Argentina wins Germany, it'll be a catatrophe and the risk of fights inside the stadium will be huge. A Brazil-Argentina final will be the armaggedon. If Brazil wins, the biggest party ever seen on Earth. If Brazil loses: war and I get really concerned about public safety. For you guys abroad, Brazil-Argentina final sill be the most entertaining football match ever. For us it'll be the end of world... If Copa America matches between Brazil and Argentina are already wars... Imagine an World Cup final... Gosh. Please Netherlands, avoid it. That settles it. The world needs a Brazil-Argentina final. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
baron-pierreIV 1693 Posted July 6, 2014 Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 It's difficult to handicap the remaining 3 games at this point. It could come down to PKs again. Where's Paul the octupus when u need him? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tony E Loves Architecture 168 Posted July 6, 2014 Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 It's difficult to handicap the remaining 3 games at this point. It could come down to PKs again. Where's Paul the octupus when u need him? Actually, there is Officially 4 Games remaining. 2 Semi-Finals (Brazil VS Germany at the Stadium Mineirao, Belo Horizonte), (Holland VS Argentina at the Arena Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo). 1 3rd/4th Place Play-Off (Loser of Semi-Final 1 VS Loser of Semi-Final 2 at the National Stadium, Brasilia). The Final (Winner of Semi-Final 1 VS Winner of Semi-Final 2 at the Maracana Stadium, Rio De Janeiro). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
baron-pierreIV 1693 Posted July 6, 2014 Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 I realized that /\/\ after I posted...but no one really gives a **** about the 3rd place runner-up game. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alexjc 354 Posted July 6, 2014 Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 Tony, 3rd/4th used to be a qualification for the next WC, the top three teams got a free pass...But It's more about Fifa prize money these days. Same goes for next year's Rugby WC. More the ranking now that all teams from the quarters now qualify for the following tournament. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tony E Loves Architecture 168 Posted July 6, 2014 Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 I believe the 3rd and 4th Place Play-Offs matter. It shows you finished that little bit higher. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thorbr 50 Posted July 6, 2014 Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 Finally, I agree with Tony. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gotosy 493 Posted July 6, 2014 Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 Mexico's Marco Rodriguez to referee Brazil-Germany semifinalThe referee who failed to see Luis Suarez bite an opponent has been picked to officiate Brazil's World Cup semifinal against Germany. FIFA says on its website that Marco Rodriguez of Mexico will referee the match in Belo Horizonte on Tuesday. Rodriguez has handled two World Cup matches, including Uruguay's 1-0 win against Italy on June 24. Suarez's bite of Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini's shoulder went unseen and unpunished by the Mexican match officials. FIFA later banned Suarez for nine international matches and four months from all football activity. He has appealed. Earlier, Rodriquez showed Italy midfielder Claudio Marchisio a red card for a serious foul. FIFA says Mark Geiger of the United States will be fourth official for the match. He was also fourth official for Uruguay vs. Italy. http://msn.foxsports.com/soccer/story/marco-rodriguez-to-referee-brazil-germany-semifinal-match-belo-horizonte-070614 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thorbr 50 Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 Mexico's Marco Rodriguez to referee Brazil-Germany semifinal The referee who failed to see Luis Suarez bite an opponent has been picked to officiate Brazil's World Cup semifinal against Germany. FIFA says on its website that Marco Rodriguez of Mexico will referee the match in Belo Horizonte on Tuesday. Rodriguez has handled two World Cup matches, including Uruguay's 1-0 win against Italy on June 24. Suarez's bite of Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini's shoulder went unseen and unpunished by the Mexican match officials. FIFA later banned Suarez for nine international matches and four months from all football activity. He has appealed. Earlier, Rodriquez showed Italy midfielder Claudio Marchisio a red card for a serious foul. FIFA says Mark Geiger of the United States will be fourth official for the match. He was also fourth official for Uruguay vs. Italy. http://msn.foxsports.com/soccer/story/marco-rodriguez-to-referee-brazil-germany-semifinal-match-belo-horizonte-070614 OMG! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zekekelso 794 Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 I'd like to see a German / Dutch final. Mostly because I want to see Brazil play Argentina, but I think if they met in the final, it would be just too much. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Team USA 53 Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 Mexico's Marco Rodriguez to referee Brazil-Germany semifinal The referee who failed to see Luis Suarez bite an opponent has been picked to officiate Brazil's World Cup semifinal against Germany. FIFA says on its website that Marco Rodriguez of Mexico will referee the match in Belo Horizonte on Tuesday. Rodriguez has handled two World Cup matches, including Uruguay's 1-0 win against Italy on June 24. Suarez's bite of Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini's shoulder went unseen and unpunished by the Mexican match officials. FIFA later banned Suarez for nine international matches and four months from all football activity. He has appealed. Earlier, Rodriquez showed Italy midfielder Claudio Marchisio a red card for a serious foul. FIFA says Mark Geiger of the United States will be fourth official for the match. He was also fourth official for Uruguay vs. Italy. http://msn.foxsports.com/soccer/story/marco-rodriguez-to-referee-brazil-germany-semifinal-match-belo-horizonte-070614 Terrible choice but good to see mark geiger as 4th official maybe that means he will get the final!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StefanMUC 690 Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 Tony, 3rd/4th used to be a qualification for the next WC, the top three teams got a free pass...But It's more about Fifa prize money these days. Top 3 never got a free pass, only the WC winner. And that was abandoned starting with Brazil as 2002 winners. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sagacious 17 Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 Official: Di Maria to miss semi-final http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2014/m=7/news=di-maria-to-miss-semi-final-2401196.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alexjc 354 Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 Gosh with all these injuries happening...I hope someone from Brazil shows up tomorrow! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DannyelBrazil 703 Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 Gosh with all these injuries happening...I hope someone from Brazil shows up tomorrow! Di Maria is Argentine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DannyelBrazil 703 Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 LOL Argentine Coach Sabella after a goal chance lost. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yoshi 352 Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 Moment of the World Cup, no doubt. Just classic Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gotosy 493 Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 FIFA has announced the referee for the semi-final between the Netherlands and Argentina. It will be officiated by Cüneyt Çakir from Turkey FIFA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sagacious 17 Posted July 8, 2014 Report Share Posted July 8, 2014 http://www.goldmansachs.com/our-thinking/outlook/world-cup-sections/world-cup-prediction-model-update-6-26-2014.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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