Matters Of The Ball (Word Cup 2010)
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Brazil will have a easier path to the final.. just need to beat holland and they will be there ... almost..
Argentina will have a tougher route.. to beat european powerhouse Germany and then possibly spain.
I hope Germany to beat argentina so that we will will a European (assuming Spain to beat paraguay - should not be a big problem) vs South America in the final.
Argentina will have a tougher route.. to beat european powerhouse Germany and then possibly spain.
I hope Germany to beat argentina so that we will will a European (assuming Spain to beat paraguay - should not be a big problem) vs South America in the final.
based on history, the winner has to be a south american team.. so either Brazil or Argentina.. whether you like it or not.
I don't like Argentina, they are good in play-acting.. I hope the Germans kick them out.. but it will be a close match.
But I don't think Holland is good enough to stop Brazil. Brazil will most likely be in the final.. vs Spain (which is my favourite now)..
I don't like Argentina, they are good in play-acting.. I hope the Germans kick them out.. but it will be a close match.
But I don't think Holland is good enough to stop Brazil. Brazil will most likely be in the final.. vs Spain (which is my favourite now)..
i used to admire klinsmann and hassler in the late 80s/early 90s... but players such as ballack ruined it all. yes, tactically they are effective and deadly. that's makes them really dangerous.
other than maradona, like argentina since young because of cannigia and batigol.
won't be surprised if holland shocks brazil tonight, as the latter is not as good as before.
other than maradona, like argentina since young because of cannigia and batigol.
won't be surprised if holland shocks brazil tonight, as the latter is not as good as before.
rofthelper
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If holland wins or draw @ FT 2nite....
It's shopping spree for my kids. hehe.
Will be supporting orjane @ livewire, RWS.
It's shopping spree for my kids. hehe.
Will be supporting orjane @ livewire, RWS.
robinho behaved like a spoilt brat on the field... though he played quite well. i think the main problem with the current squad is the total loss of form for kaka this season, and there's no other quality playmarker as his replacement.
netherlands deserved the semi-final spot... not an easy feat to come back from a goal down against the brazilians.
netherlands deserved the semi-final spot... not an easy feat to come back from a goal down against the brazilians.
miloice
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Heng ah... Super dramatic 2nd half man. The referee should go home seriously. Another idiotic call.
- Retake the penalty for what?
- And Febagas is fouled by the goalie on the rebound. Why not penalty again??
- And why no red card for the kick on Ramos face? That was so high and mistimed. Poor guy, still wanting to continue with bandage on head. His face was all purple.
The refereeing is once again sub standard. Shameful.
- Retake the penalty for what?
- And Febagas is fouled by the goalie on the rebound. Why not penalty again??
- And why no red card for the kick on Ramos face? That was so high and mistimed. Poor guy, still wanting to continue with bandage on head. His face was all purple.
The refereeing is once again sub standard. Shameful.
yea, had gotta be the most dramatic match amongst all. agreed that ref was sub standard.
- retook penalty because his fellow countrymen stepped in the box before he kicked; but same goes for paraguay's missed kick.
- yep, gk brought down fab. would be drama-plus-drama if second penalty was given consecutively, but rightfully.
- that one was at chest-level... brave ramo though.
- are milo (and rofthelper) buying drinks for everyone in here? heh.
- retook penalty because his fellow countrymen stepped in the box before he kicked; but same goes for paraguay's missed kick.
- yep, gk brought down fab. would be drama-plus-drama if second penalty was given consecutively, but rightfully.
- that one was at chest-level... brave ramo though.
- are milo (and rofthelper) buying drinks for everyone in here? heh.
rofthelper
Member
Channel 5 telecast of World Cup Semifinals and Finals.
Semifinal (0230am)
Holland Vs Uruguay
Germany Vs Spain
Final (0230am)
??? Vs ???
Semifinal (0230am)
Holland Vs Uruguay
Germany Vs Spain
Final (0230am)
??? Vs ???
rofthelper
Member
haha vios, so far I dun win much, abt 200+ after the holland win.
If everything goes smoothly for the 2 semis, I sure give a treat.
If everything goes smoothly for the 2 semis, I sure give a treat.
Don't underestimate the Germans. If they can whack England 4-1 and Argentina 4-0, they may very well whack the living daylights out of Spain also.
It is of great interest that I noticed even though this young German team has players of different roots, they are still able to gel together and play as a team.
It is of great interest that I noticed even though this young German team has players of different roots, they are still able to gel together and play as a team.
miloice
Well-Known Member
Its not under estimation of the Germans. But rather the Spain team. They have not peak yet. In sports, Its very hard to sustain good form. Looking at Spain team quality, they are capable for more. The Germans are already much in their peak.
If I underestimate the Germans, why would I predict them to beat Argentina? Likewise, Argentina peaked too early. Hence the pressure and expectations was high.
If I underestimate the Germans, why would I predict them to beat Argentina? Likewise, Argentina peaked too early. Hence the pressure and expectations was high.
green_tranquility
New Member
Vios,
The octopus's prediction has come true LOL!
Spain's midfield play was good in the match just now against Germancy.
The octopus's prediction has come true LOL!
Spain's midfield play was good in the match just now against Germancy.
green_tranquility
New Member
Vios,
Haha maybe after eating it, one will be able to predict the TOTO numbers?
Haha maybe after eating it, one will be able to predict the TOTO numbers?
green_tranquility
New Member
I suspect it's actually the octopus' owner who has been making the predictions all this while. He has to fabricate some ridiculous story in order to get the media attention lor.
It's not difficult for anyone to predict game wins with 50% probability. Haha I'll only be convinced by the octopus's ability if it can predict the exact scores of both teams in every single match.
It's not difficult for anyone to predict game wins with 50% probability. Haha I'll only be convinced by the octopus's ability if it can predict the exact scores of both teams in every single match.
green_tranquility
New Member
Milo,
You won a lot of money right from your bets LOL?
You won a lot of money right from your bets LOL?
Not difficult to predict a win.. as it is not 50-50 but 33%.. with draw being a possibility.
the funny thing is that the octopus won't be able to predict a draw.. unless the octopus refusal to pick the right flag is consider draw.
And 6 out of 6 correct is no mean feat.
the octopus is in a aquarium.. apparently when it was picking the team to win.. many reporters are there.. so can't be fake..
But I do pick spain to win 1-0..
the funny thing is that the octopus won't be able to predict a draw.. unless the octopus refusal to pick the right flag is consider draw.
And 6 out of 6 correct is no mean feat.
the octopus is in a aquarium.. apparently when it was picking the team to win.. many reporters are there.. so can't be fake..
But I do pick spain to win 1-0..
green_tranquility
New Member
The owner can manipulate the result by putting octopus's more favourite food in the container that's representing the desired team haha?
Even if it's the same food in both containers, one container can contain fresher version of it than the other.
Even if it's the same food in both containers, one container can contain fresher version of it than the other.
Even if the octopus handler at the aquarium did trick the octopus to choose what they wanted it to choose.. but consider the record.
At Euro 2008, it was 80% record.. only the final prediction was wrong.
At this world cup, it has been 100% - 6 out of 6.
That is still an impressive record - guessing 9 out of 10 times right. If betting, it would make a minor windfall.
The event was telecast live on German TV.. and there are many reporters at the scene.. with cameras and videos..
So far it has been asked to predict Germany matches.. so it will soon tell us about the 3rd place match between Germany and Uruguay.. but don't bet on it, it could still be wrong this time round..
At Euro 2008, it was 80% record.. only the final prediction was wrong.
At this world cup, it has been 100% - 6 out of 6.
That is still an impressive record - guessing 9 out of 10 times right. If betting, it would make a minor windfall.
The event was telecast live on German TV.. and there are many reporters at the scene.. with cameras and videos..
So far it has been asked to predict Germany matches.. so it will soon tell us about the 3rd place match between Germany and Uruguay.. but don't bet on it, it could still be wrong this time round..
miloice
Well-Known Member
sm, I would see it as a impressive record for a good tipster. And its the tipster that lead folks to believe its some magical power of an animal. Like all magic, its all but an illusion. All the tricks are design to fool.
Frankly, I have similar record lately since the quarterfinals. Indeed, I would have won quite a bit now if I'm back in sgp. Too bad, I'm overseas and can't bet from here.
"Not difficult to predict a win.. as it is not 50-50 but 33%.. with draw being a possibility"
u r wrong... that's for the punters going for the straight win. That animal has only 2 options... Its predicting not 90mins FT outcome but the eventual qualifier.
Frankly, I have similar record lately since the quarterfinals. Indeed, I would have won quite a bit now if I'm back in sgp. Too bad, I'm overseas and can't bet from here.
"Not difficult to predict a win.. as it is not 50-50 but 33%.. with draw being a possibility"
u r wrong... that's for the punters going for the straight win. That animal has only 2 options... Its predicting not 90mins FT outcome but the eventual qualifier.
milo,
Not true.. The octopus also predicted 1st round matches... a draw is still a possibility..
And don't talk about able to predict and WOULD have won money.. and about overseas.. if you really want to bet you can bet online..
I too can say I have good prediction skills. Most of my predictions came true as well.. But the fact is I don't bet on a lot of matches.. and sometimes even if your prediction is true, you don't make a lot of money.
Like the Germany vs Argentina match. I bought a ticket for Germany to win. I bought a 3 goals ticket. I put 1K on each ticket. eventually I collected 2.75K and paid 2K.. so I made 750 only. I would have made 3K more if Germany has not scored the 4th goal.
But on Spain in QF and SF, I was right on both count. Won more than 10K in total for both matches because I also predicted the right score of 1-0.
Not true.. The octopus also predicted 1st round matches... a draw is still a possibility..
And don't talk about able to predict and WOULD have won money.. and about overseas.. if you really want to bet you can bet online..
I too can say I have good prediction skills. Most of my predictions came true as well.. But the fact is I don't bet on a lot of matches.. and sometimes even if your prediction is true, you don't make a lot of money.
Like the Germany vs Argentina match. I bought a ticket for Germany to win. I bought a 3 goals ticket. I put 1K on each ticket. eventually I collected 2.75K and paid 2K.. so I made 750 only. I would have made 3K more if Germany has not scored the 4th goal.
But on Spain in QF and SF, I was right on both count. Won more than 10K in total for both matches because I also predicted the right score of 1-0.
green_tranquility
New Member
Milo,
Do you have a pet at home? Your pet can become world famous too!
Do you have a pet at home? Your pet can become world famous too!
tricks or not, the fact is that the predictions have been rather accurate coming from the octopus or his caretaker who couldn't play tricks to forecast the final results, isn't it?
even if we see it as mere coincidences, it's still quite amazing for the so-called tipster...
but of course, bet at our own risks to go along with the octopus.
oh ya, my 'psyhic' pet dog gobbled up his food in one bowl in tandem to the other. so maybe, will be decided on penalty kicks or he's just plain hungry/greedy? ha....
even if we see it as mere coincidences, it's still quite amazing for the so-called tipster...
but of course, bet at our own risks to go along with the octopus.
oh ya, my 'psyhic' pet dog gobbled up his food in one bowl in tandem to the other. so maybe, will be decided on penalty kicks or he's just plain hungry/greedy? ha....
miloice
Well-Known Member
And don't talk about able to predict and WOULD have won money.. and about overseas.. if you really want to bet you can bet online..
SM, you assume I didn't try. I wonder WHY? Even facebook is blocked. Figure that.
I was trying all the proxy sites I could find to bypass the blocking for more than 2 hours till kick off for the Spain match. Saw the level ball odds went down till 1.83. I also figured out that using the IP instead bypass the block too. But, everything I tried, the javascript didn't work! I was able to load the site, login but NOT click on any javascript links. All the bets are using javascript. I did win quite a bit during the quarterfinals when I was still in sg. Covered earlier loses and also made enough for fixing up my car.
I wanted to bet. But not bad enough to get friends or bookies to bet on other means. I always place my bets using the same account and site. I duno why the hell would u want to doubt my words. AM I TALKING COCK TO YOU? FOR WHAT I DO THAT? I'm pissed with that suggestion from your reactions.
Back about the octopus, am I missing something here? There are only 2 boxes with the country. What draw you are talking about? The octopus would have been wrong to pick either boxes for a draw outcome for group stages.
SM, you assume I didn't try. I wonder WHY? Even facebook is blocked. Figure that.
I was trying all the proxy sites I could find to bypass the blocking for more than 2 hours till kick off for the Spain match. Saw the level ball odds went down till 1.83. I also figured out that using the IP instead bypass the block too. But, everything I tried, the javascript didn't work! I was able to load the site, login but NOT click on any javascript links. All the bets are using javascript. I did win quite a bit during the quarterfinals when I was still in sg. Covered earlier loses and also made enough for fixing up my car.
I wanted to bet. But not bad enough to get friends or bookies to bet on other means. I always place my bets using the same account and site. I duno why the hell would u want to doubt my words. AM I TALKING COCK TO YOU? FOR WHAT I DO THAT? I'm pissed with that suggestion from your reactions.
Back about the octopus, am I missing something here? There are only 2 boxes with the country. What draw you are talking about? The octopus would have been wrong to pick either boxes for a draw outcome for group stages.