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[Leighton]

Odds are dictated by nothing more than the flow of money. People are getting behind the Socceroos so the betting agencies have to cover their arse.

Schwarzer's the big player for Australia tonight. Japan are going to be too quick for our defence, but Schwarzer is a wall at the moment.

[fey-metallica]

My predictions for today:
15:00 Australia - Japan 3-1
18:00 USA - Czech Republic 0-2
21:00 Italy - Ghana 2-0

[Luís]

What a terrible game for Portugal. If I didn't believe this team before the World Cup, now even less...

We started great: a great goal-scoring chance at 10 seconds, a goal by the 3rd minute and some good plays. Then, by the 10th minute on, we played really badly, in the end I was cheering for Angola, because of the shame I felt. And the worst of all were the people in my town celebrating the victory on the streets as if it was a great victory, or a great game...

Of course we are going to get trough this phase: Portugal and Mexico will win their next games and will both go through. The last game of the group will be to decide 1st and 2nd place. So, I'm pretty sure we'll go out against Argentina on the first knockout stage.

[Leighton]

Just heard there was a big quake in Japan tonight. I wonder if it will effect Japan's preperation if they're worrying about what's happening at home.

[Fadingtoblack]

Just heard there was a big quake in Japan tonight. I wonder if it will effect Japan's preperation if they're worrying about what's happening at home.

I think it's guaranteed to.


And it sucks, I wouldn't wish it on anyone


To be positive though, about half hour to game time, looking forward to it, even if I will most likely only be able to watch the first half.....damn exams

[Breadfan_GER]

japan will win 2:0

[Leighton]

japan will win 2:0

Well it certainly appears the fix is in.

LOL! They should call these Japanese the Nippon Nancys.

[Danallica]

Well we're down 1-0 with a goal to the Japs that was dubious to say the least, they are just dropping like flys out there, and more often than not the ref is paying it, very dissapointing

[Fadingtoblack]

You know, I give soccer a go, but after the Japanese theatrics and that joke of a goal, I'm starting to remember why I don't like the game


I think we will come back next half

[JB77]

That goal shouldn't of been allowed it was clearly a foul. Every tackle we make is a free kick to the Japanese. We don't stand a chance with such shit umpiring.