It only happens every four years and it is the greatest sports event in the world. Nope, not the Olympics, but the World Cup. For one month, I am going to be on the edge of my seat as the greatest soccer players in the world will compete in the game I love. Being that it is only every 4 years only adds to how great it is. Mess up in the first round, you have 4 whole years to think about it. So, here are my predictions and don't worry, if you don't care about soccer, there will be some movie trivia at the bottom...
First Round features 8 groups of 4 with the top two in each group advance. This is how I see each group finishing...
Group A
Germany
Poland
Ecuador
Costa Rica
Group B
England
Sweden
Paraguay
Trinidad and Tobago
Group C
Argentina
Holland
Ivory Coast
Serbia and Montenegro
Group D
Portugal
Mexico
Angola
Iran
Group E
Italy
USA
Czech Republic
Ghana
Group F
Brazil
Croatia
Australia
Japan
Group G
France
Switzerland
South Korea
Togo
Group H
Spain
Ukraine
Tunisia
Saudi Arabia
Second Round
Germany over Sweden
Argentina over Mexico
England over Poland
Holland over Portugal
Italy over Croatia
France over Ukraine
Brazil over USA
Spain over Switzerland
Quarterfinals
Argentina over Germany
Italy over France
England over Holland
Brazil over Spain
Semifinals
Argentina over Italy
England over Brazil
Finals
England over Argentina...and I will rejoice in England's win!!! It's finally their time to reclaim the cup. A betting man would put the $$$ on Brazil, but I hate Brazil and refuse to proclaim the winner. We shall see....
Movie trivia time...We'll make them sports movies in the spirit of the Cup. Name the movie and the character who said it.
1. Bats, they are sick. I cannot hit curveball. Straightball I hit it very much. Curveball, bats are afraid.
2. If we play 'em 10 times, they might win nine. But NOT this game.
3. Yeah, starting defense! PLACE AT THE TABLE!!! YEAH!!!
6 comments:
1. Bats, they are sick. I cannot hit curveball. Straightball I hit it very much. Curveball, bats are afraid.
Pdero Cerrano "Major League"
2. If we play 'em 10 times, they might win nine. But NOT this game.
Herb Brooks "Miracle"
3. Yeah, starting defense! PLACE AT THE TABLE!!! YEAH!!!
Lattimer "The Program"
Oh and Like so many World Cup tournaments in the past, the host country always has the advantage. Germany will be taking home another championship.
Whoa!! That's a whole lot of soccer!!
You can never have too much soccer! This is where the world comes together for one month. Just like the Olympics, it is the greatest feeling watching people with such much pride. It really chokes me up! Here is for anyone but Brazil to win!!!!
What's wrong with Brazil? Don't they play soccer really well? Or is THAT why you hate them?
I hate Brazil for the cockiness they bring. I hate that are always good. I hate the fans. Boo Brazil...
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