Fifa world cup soccer 2010: Semifinals thread

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FIFA WORLD CUP SOCCER 2010
THE SEMIFINALS

<center> <table x:str border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 720" height="498"> <colgroup> <col width="190" span="4" style="width: 143pt"> </colgroup> <tr height="17" style="height: 12.75pt"> <td colspan="2" style="height: 34; width: 359; color: red; font-size: 18.0pt; font-weight: 700; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; white-space: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; border: medium none; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; background: silver"> 1st SEMIFINAL</td> <td colspan="2" style="width: 360; color: red; font-size: 18.0pt; font-weight: 700; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; white-space: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; border: medium none; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; background: silver" height="34"> 2nd SEMIFINAL</td> </tr> <tr height="17" style="height: 12.75pt"> <td colspan="2" style="height: 34; width: 359; color: navy; font-size: 14.0pt; font-weight: 700; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; white-space: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; border: medium none; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; background: silver"> URUGUAY http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/uru.gif vs http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/ned.gif NETHERLANDS</td> <td colspan="2" style="width: 360; color: navy; font-size: 14.0pt; font-weight: 700; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; white-space: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; border: medium none; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; background: silver" height="34"> GERMANY http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/ger.gif vs http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/esp.gif SPAIN</td> </tr> <tr height="17" style="height: 12.75pt"> <td style="height: 17; width: 181; color: navy; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; white-space: normal; font-size: 10.0pt; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; border: medium none; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; background: silver"> &nbsp;</td> <td style="width: 179; color: navy; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; white-space: normal; font-size: 10.0pt; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; border: medium none; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; background: silver" height="17"> &nbsp;</td> <td style="width: 180; color: navy; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; white-space: normal; font-size: 10.0pt; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; border: medium none; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; background: silver" height="17"> &nbsp;</td> <td style="width: 181; color: navy; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; white-space: normal; font-size: 10.0pt; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; border: medium none; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; background: silver" height="17"> &nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr height="17" style="height: 12.75pt"> <td colspan="2" style="height: 17; width: 359; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; white-space: normal; color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; border: medium none; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; background: silver"> Tuesday, 6th July, 18:30 GMT</td> <td colspan="2" style="width: 360; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; white-space: normal; color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; border: medium none; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; background: silver" height="17"> Wednesday, 7th July, 18:30 GMT</td> </tr> <tr height="17" style="height: 12.75pt"> <td colspan="2" style="height: 17; width: 359; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; white-space: normal; color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; border: medium none; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; background: silver"> Green Point Stadium, Cape Town</td> <td colspan="2" style="width: 360; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; white-space: normal; color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; border: medium none; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; background: silver" height="17"> Durban Stadium, Durban</td> </tr> <tr height="17" style="height: 12.75pt"> <td style="height: 17; width: 181; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; white-space: normal; color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; border: medium none; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; background: silver"> &nbsp;</td> <td style="width: 179; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; white-space: normal; color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; border: medium none; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; background: silver" height="17"> &nbsp;</td> <td style="width: 180; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; white-space: normal; color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; border: medium none; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; background: silver" height="17"> &nbsp;</td> <td style="width: 181; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; white-space: normal; color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; border: medium none; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; background: silver" height="17"> &nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr height="17" style="height: 12.75pt"> <td colspan="2" style="height: 17; width: 359; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; white-space: normal; color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; border: medium none; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; background: #CCFFFF"> &nbsp;</td> <td colspan="2" style="width: 360; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; white-space: normal; color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; border: medium none; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; background: #CCFFFF" height="17"> &nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr height="24" style="height: 18.0pt"> <td colspan="4" style="height: 24; width: 720; font-size: 14.0pt; font-weight: 700; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; white-space: normal; color: windowtext; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; border: medium none; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; background: #CCFFFF"> Route To Semifinal</td> </tr> <tr height="17" style="height: 12.75pt"> <td style="height: 17; width: 167; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; white-space: normal; color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; border: medium none; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; background: #CCFFFF"> &nbsp;</td> <td style="width: 179; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; white-space: normal; color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; border: medium none; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; background: #CCFFFF" height="17"> &nbsp;</td> <td style="width: 180; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; white-space: normal; color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; border: medium none; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; background: #CCFFFF" height="17"> &nbsp;</td> <td style="width: 181; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; white-space: normal; color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; border: medium none; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; background: #CCFFFF" height="17"> &nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr height="17" style="height: 12.75pt"> <td style="height: 16; width: 181; vertical-align: middle; white-space: normal; color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; text-align: general; border: medium none; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; background: #CCFFFF"> &nbsp;</td> <td style="width: 181; vertical-align: middle; white-space: normal; color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; text-align: general; border: medium none; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; background: #CCFFFF" height="16"> &nbsp;</td> <td style="width: 148; vertical-align: middle; white-space: normal; color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; text-align: general; border: medium none; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; background: #CCFFFF" height="16"> &nbsp;</td> <td style="width: 181; vertical-align: middle; white-space: normal; color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; text-align: general; border: medium none; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; background: #CCFFFF" height="16"> &nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt"> <td style="height: 21; width: 181; font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: 700; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; white-space: normal; color: windowtext; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; border: medium none; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; background: #CCFFFF"> URUGUAY</td> <td style="width: 179; font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: 700; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; white-space: normal; color: windowtext; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; border: medium none; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; background: #CCFFFF" height="21"> NETHERLANDS</td> <td style="width: 180; font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: 700; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; white-space: normal; color: windowtext; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; border: medium none; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; background: #CCFFFF" height="21"> GERMANY</td> <td style="width: 181; font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: 700; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; white-space: normal; color: windowtext; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; border: medium none; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; background: #CCFFFF" height="21"> SPAIN</td> </tr> <tr height="17" style="height: 12.75pt"> <td style="height: 17; width: 181; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; white-space: normal; color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; border: medium none; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; background: #CCFFFF"> &nbsp;</td> <td style="width: 179; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; white-space: normal; color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; border: medium none; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; background: #CCFFFF" height="17"> &nbsp;</td> <td style="width: 180; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; white-space: normal; color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; border: medium none; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; background: #CCFFFF" height="17"> &nbsp;</td> <td style="width: 181; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; white-space: normal; color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; border: medium none; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; background: #CCFFFF" height="17"> &nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt"> <td colspan="4" style="height: 21; width: 720; font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-style: single; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; white-space: normal; color: windowtext; font-style: normal; font-family: Arial; border: medium none; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; background: #CCFFFF"> Group Stage</td> </tr> <tr height="17" style="height: 12.75pt"> <td style="height: 17; width: 181; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; white-space: normal; color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; border: medium none; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; background: #CCFFFF"> &nbsp;</td> <td style="width: 179; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; white-space: normal; color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; border: medium none; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; background: #CCFFFF" height="17"> &nbsp;</td> <td style="width: 180; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; white-space: normal; color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; border: medium none; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; background: #CCFFFF" height="17"> &nbsp;</td> <td style="width: 181; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; white-space: normal; color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; border: medium none; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; background: #CCFFFF" height="17"> &nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr height="17" style="height: 12.75pt"> <td style="height: 17; width: 181; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; white-space: normal; color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; border: medium none; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; background: #CCFFFF"> 0-0 vs France</td> <td style="width: 179; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; white-space: normal; color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; border: medium none; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; background: #CCFFFF" height="17"> 2-0 vs Denmark</td> <td style="width: 180; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; white-space: normal; color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; border: medium none; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; background: #CCFFFF" height="17"> 4-0 vs Australia</td> <td style="width: 181; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; white-space: normal; color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; border: medium none; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; background: #CCFFFF" height="17"> 0-1 vs Switzerland</td> </tr> <tr height="17" style="height: 12.75pt"> <td style="height: 17; width: 181; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; white-space: normal; color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; border: medium none; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; background: #CCFFFF"> 3-0 vs South Africa</td> <td style="width: 179; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; white-space: normal; color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; border: medium none; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; background: #CCFFFF" height="17"> 1-0 vs Japan</td> <td style="width: 180; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; white-space: normal; color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; border: medium none; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; background: #CCFFFF" height="17"> 0-1 vs Serbia</td> <td style="width: 181; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; white-space: normal; color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; border: medium none; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; background: #CCFFFF" height="17"> 2-0 vs Honduras</td> </tr> <tr height="17" style="height: 12.75pt"> <td style="height: 17; width: 181; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; white-space: normal; color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; border: medium none; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; background: #CCFFFF"> 1-0 vs Mexico</td> <td style="width: 179; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; white-space: normal; color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; border: medium none; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; background: #CCFFFF" height="17"> 2-1 vs Cameroon</td> <td style="width: 180; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; white-space: normal; color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; border: medium none; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; background: #CCFFFF" height="17"> 1-0 vs Ghana</td> <td style="width: 181; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; white-space: normal; color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; border: medium none; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; background: #CCFFFF" height="17"> 2-1 vs Chile</td> </tr> <tr height="17" style="height: 12.75pt"> <td style="height: 17; width: 181; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; white-space: normal; color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; border: medium none; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; background: #CCFFFF"> &nbsp;</td> <td style="width: 179; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; white-space: normal; color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; border: medium none; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; background: #CCFFFF" height="17"> &nbsp;</td> <td style="width: 180; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; white-space: normal; color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; border: medium none; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; background: #CCFFFF" height="17"> &nbsp;</td> <td style="width: 181; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; white-space: normal; color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; border: medium none; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; background: #CCFFFF" height="17"> &nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt"> <td colspan="4" style="height: 21; width: 720; font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-style: single; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; white-space: normal; color: windowtext; font-style: normal; font-family: Arial; border: medium none; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; background: #CCFFFF"> Round Of 16</td> </tr> <tr height="17" style="height: 12.75pt"> <td style="height: 17; width: 181; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; white-space: normal; color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; border: medium none; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; background: #CCFFFF"> &nbsp;</td> <td style="width: 179; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; white-space: normal; color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; border: medium none; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; background: #CCFFFF" height="17"> &nbsp;</td> <td style="width: 180; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; white-space: normal; color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; border: medium none; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; background: #CCFFFF" height="17"> &nbsp;</td> <td style="width: 181; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; white-space: normal; color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; border: medium none; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; background: #CCFFFF" height="17"> &nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr height="17" style="height: 12.75pt"> <td style="height: 17; width: 181; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; white-space: normal; color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; border: medium none; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; background: #CCFFFF"> 2-1 vs South Korea</td> <td style="width: 179; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; white-space: normal; color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; border: medium none; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; background: #CCFFFF" height="17"> 2-1 vs Slovakia</td> <td style="width: 180; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; white-space: normal; color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; border: medium none; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; background: #CCFFFF" height="17"> 4-1 vs England</td> <td style="width: 181; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; white-space: normal; color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; border: medium none; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; background: #CCFFFF" height="17"> 1-0 vs Portugal</td> </tr> <tr height="17" style="height: 12.75pt"> <td style="height: 17; width: 181; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; white-space: normal; color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; border: medium none; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; background: #CCFFFF"> &nbsp;</td> <td style="width: 179; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; white-space: normal; color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; border: medium none; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; background: #CCFFFF" height="17"> &nbsp;</td> <td style="width: 180; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; white-space: normal; color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; border: medium none; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; background: #CCFFFF" height="17"> &nbsp;</td> <td style="width: 181; text-align: center; 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[al-Sagar]

so finally we have arrived at the semifinal stage. from 32 nations we are down to the last 4. these are the last 4 teams to be involved.

URUGUAY: ranked 16 in World. Two time world champs. though in ancient time 1930 and 1950. they had quite a easy run upto this point. except for France (who were extremely poor) they haven't face any big guns so far. perhaps Netherlands in the semi will be their biggest test. can they take one more step and go to the finals and fight for their 3rd championship ????

NETHERLANDS: ranked 4 in world. the inventors of total football. they played the finals in 1974 and 1978 but lost both times. since then they have once been in the semis and lost and eventually was 4th in 1998. The Dutch previously had very good teams with good teams but never made a good run in world cups. this time after very easy games initially they surprised all beating brazil in the quarters although still havent really played good like the "clockwork orange" or "the flying Dutchmen". but may be finally this is the year.

GERMANY: ranked 6. no need to introduce the 3 time world champs Germany who now are the favorites to win the world cup for sure. injuries to ballack and rolfes was a blessing in disguise. as it Loew had to play the young attacking minded players like oezil, muellar into the squad and they have been purely inspirational along with another young player khedira and the experienced pros like klose, schweinsteiger, podolski, lahm, mertasacker, friedrich. if they continue the way they have demolished Argentina and England in recent games, there is no stopping Germany.

SPAIN: ranked 2 by FIFA. perhaps the biggest underachiever in World Football is Spain. always had some talented players in there team but always failed in the big stage. but the current generation looks a bit different. after the Euro success in 2008 they look they mean business in this World Cup. already they have qualified in the semis which surprisingly is their first time here. but they now have a high flying Germany, but surely on their day Spain can beat Germany. may be this time Spain can let all those disappointments behind them and get some glory

[_Rafi_]

I am supporting German rising stars against Spanish super stars.
Netherlands will also get my support against Uruguay who I think dont deserve to be in Semi.

[al-Sagar]

27 hours and 11 mins left

[al-Sagar]

Dutch target final redemption (http://soccernet.espn.go.com/preview?id=264120&league=FIFA.WORLD&cc=4716&ver=global)

The only undefeated countries left in this year's World Cup go head-to-head for a place in their third World Cup final, though their records make for somewhat different reading. While Uruguay have won both their two previous appearances in the showpiece - in 1930 and 1954 - Netherlands have carried the two successive final defeats in 1974 and 1978 like an albatross around their neck ever since.

The last time the Oranje competed in a World Cup semi-final was in 1998, when they were knocked out on penalties by Brazil following a 1-1 draw that included one of the greatest ever finals goals, a finish of real beauty from Dennis Bergkamp. This time around, Brazil were vanquished in the quarter-finals and South America's only remaining contenders in South Africa stand in the way of Netherlands' date with destiny.

Bert van Marwijk's side have won all five of their matches in South Africa, seeing off Denmark, Japan, Cameroon, Slovakia and Brazil in a style that can be more accurately labelled as ruthlessly efficient than Total Football. Netherlands now have a great chance to exorcise the demons of '74 and '78, and with Wesley Sneijder and Arjen Robben firing on all cylinders, they appear to possess both more quality and more big-game experience than Uruguay - a nation playing their most significant match since beating Brazil to win the 1995 Copa America.

Few would have predicted Uruguay's place in the last four before the tournament, but they have proved an opportunistic side, high on energy and talent. In a group containing a shambolic France, a South Africa team possessing less quality than any previous host nation and a flair-filled but defensively frail Mexico, Oscar Tabarez's side advanced with some comfort to the knockout stage. Against South Korea in the second round, Luis Suarez was the hero - netting twice in a 2-1 victory and with Ghana the opposition in the quarter-finals, the Ajax striker was the saviour once more.

Suarez has been demonised by some, canonised by others, for his last-minute handball - but the subsequent red card and his suspension for this semi-final would appear ample punishment for Uruguay. The South Americans must suffer the absence of the most prolific goalscorer in European football last season for their biggest match since defeat to Brazil's greatest ever side in the 1970 World Cup semi-finals.

Uruguay player to watch: Edinson Cavani. After struggling to a dour 0-0 draw with France in the opening game, the introduction of Cavani to the starting line-up has drastically improved Uruguay's fortunes. Despite not finding the net in South Africa, Cavani has proved the perfect foil to strike partner Luis Suarez and has allowed talismanic captain Diego Forlan to drop deep and influence proceedings, playing behind the front two. Cavani's movement off the ball, passing and work-rate have been impressive, but with Suarez suspended, the Palermo forward must now step out of his shadow and prove his goalscoring credentials.

Netherlands player to watch: Mark Van Bommel. One of the Oranje's unsung heroes in South Africa, Van Bommel and fellow midfield enforcer Nigel De Jong have frequently done the Dutch dirty work - breaking up play to allow the creative talents of Dirk Kuyt, Wesley Sneijder and Arjen Robben to flourish. The Bayern Munich man is proficient at doing the simple things such as passing and intercepting effectively and played a crucial role in keeping Kaka quiet in the second-half against Brazil. This time around he will be charged with keeping Forlan at bay and if he manages to stifle Uruguay's dangerman, Netherlands have a great chance of progressing.

Key battle: Diego Godin/ Mauricio Victorino/ Álvaro Pereira v Arjen Robben. The suspension of Uruguay left-back Jorge Fucile has given Oscar Tabarez a huge defensive dilemma: who should be charged with shackling Netherlands star turn Arjen Robben? The Bayern Munich winger has been in sparkling form since returning from injury and the loss of Fucile, who was expected to provide a stern test after proving one of Uruguay's most impressive performers in South Africa, is a big blow. Alvaro Pereira, who has been deployed as a left winger during the tournament, has displayed his ability at left-back for club side Porto and will have the pace, if not the defensive nous, to track Robben. The other options are dependent on the fitness of captain Digeo Lugano and fellow centre-backs Godin and Victorino; if the former is fit than one of the latter two may switch to the left and take up a man-marking job on Van Marwijk's most explosive weapon.

Trivia: New Zealand could feasibly finish as the only unbeaten side at the 2010 World Cup, should the winner of this clash between Netherlands and Uruguay go on to lose the final.

Stats: Uruguay are without a win in their last 13 World Cup finals games against European opposition (six draws, seven losses) with their last success over a European side coming in 1970 when they beat the Soviet Union 1-0 at the quarter-final stage.

Odds: Uruguay (7.50), Netherlands (1.61) and the draw (3.50) are all on offer at Bet365. Wesley Sneijder to score first might be worth a flutter at 8.00.

Prediction: South America's sole representatives have yet to face a side of Netherlands' quality and it could well be their undoing. The loss of key players in Suarez and Fucile presents dilemmas in both tactics and personnel for Uruguay, and the Dutch are primed to fully exploit their deficiencies, after fighting back to beat Brazil. Robben and Sneijder hold the key; expect them to have what it takes to unlock the Uruguay defence and book a place in the final

[al-Sagar]

On the attack (http://soccernet.espn.go.com/preview?id=264121&league=FIFA.WORLD&cc=4716&ver=global)

Germany manager Joachim Low described his side's 4-0 annihilation of Argentina in the quarter-finals as a "performance of champions" and in doing so made a statement of intent. His youthful German side are not just at these finals to gain valuable experience but to lift the trophy.

Their defeat of Argentina was the third time in five games that Germany scored four goals in a match - defeating Australia 4-0 in their opening group game and England 4-1 in the second round - and Die Mannschaft go into this match as the team in form. Low's side have developed a quick-flowing, counter-attacking style that has proved too hot to handle for more than one opponent.

The Germans have brought a breath of fresh air to tournament that has often been bogged down with defensive tactics and their attacking intent will pose a whole new set of problems for a Spanish side that is used to facing massed defences and looks vulnerable at the back.

While Germany were romping to a famous victory over Diego Maradona's previously unbeaten Argentina, the below par Spaniards fought out a 1-0 victory over Paraguay following a similarly attritional 1-0 win against Portugal in the second round. It's fair to say the Vicente Del Bosque's side are yet to hit the form that enabled them to win Euro 2008, coincidentally with a 1-0 win over Germany in Vienna, and the sorry sight of an out-of-sorts Fernando Torres is emblematic of that.

The subdued Liverpool striker has started the last four games for Spain since recovering from injury, but has been hauled off around the 60-minute mark in every match after failing to make an impact. It can be no coincidence that his exit against Paraguay coincided with an improvement for Spain and it would be no surprise if Del Bosque opted to start Fernando Llorente or Pedro instead.

It may be late in the day to start making unforced changes but something needs to be done or Spain, who will be playing in their first ever World Cup semi final, face the prospect of being swept aside by a German side high on confidence and talent. But Low must make a significant change of his own with man-of-the-moment Thomas Muller, who jointly leads Germany in both goals and assists, suspended. The Bayern Munich starlet will be a big miss.

Germany player to watch: Bastian Schweinsteiger - Argentina singled out German midfielder Mesut Ozil for special treatment in their quarter-final clash and so Schweinsteiger assumed the role of creator-in-chief with devastating effect. The Bayern Munich star provided the assists for Germany's first and third goals and was imperious in midfield throughout the match. With Muller missing against Spain Schweinsteiger will again have to deliver a top notch box-to-box performance.

Spain player to watch: David Villa - It may be an obvious selection but Barcelona's new €40 million signing has carried Spain this far and all eyes will be on him as he attempts to do so once again. Villa has scored five of Spain's seven goals in South Africa and is well on the way to winning the Golden Boot. Already recognised as one of Europe's most fearsome strikers he is now making a substantial impact on the world stage.

Key battle: Miroslav Klose v Gerard Pique: Germany striker Klose has mustered more goals in this World Cup than he managed in the entire Bundesliga season and in doing so stands on the brink of making history. The often derided Bayern Munich forward has already overtaken Pele in the World Cup's all-time goalscoring charts with 14, and just one more will see him tied for first place with Ronaldo. Hoping to stop Klose will be Barcelona centre-back Pique, who had torrid time against Paraguay and resorted to hauling down opponent Oscar Cardozo. Fortunately Cardozo failed to score from the resulting penalty.

Trivia: The last encounter between these two nations was in the Euro 2008 final. Spain won 1-0 thanks to a Fernando Torres strike.

Stats: All 14 of Miroslav Klose's World Cup goals have come in open play and been scored from inside the box. Half of them have been headers.

Odds: Germany (2.80), Spain (2.62) and the draw (3.20) are all on offer at Bet365. But a 2-1 win for Germany will get you 11.00.

Prediction: These two sides both love to attack but while Spain have been stuttering, Germany have hit their stride and that could be the crucial difference.

[Ashraf-FTP]

Muller will be a big miss. That yellow card was undeserved. The refeeres have been very random in this tournament. But still I think Trochowski or Cacau will come in. None of them are as versatile as Muller but still they can do the job. I am just hoping it wont affect the team psychologically.

Torres shouldnt be playing. They should be playing with one forward, Villa. Fabregas, Xavi and Iniesta should play as attacking midfielders. They arent being able to score enough because they cant really press teams and get the ball inside the penalty area. They are just shooting from edges of the area. Also there are not enough long shots being taken by Alonso and others. The opposing keepers face no pressure.

[al-Sagar]

Muller will be a big miss. That yellow card was undeserved. The refeeres have been very random in this tournament. But still I think Trochowski or Cacau will come in. None of them are as versatile as Muller but still they can do the job. I am just hoping it wont affect the team psychologically.

Torres shouldnt be playing. They should be playing with one forward, Villa. Fabregas, Xavi and Iniesta should play as attacking midfielders. They arent being able to score enough because they cant really press teams and get the ball inside the penalty area. They are just shooting from edges of the area. Also there are not enough long shots being taken by Alonso and others. The opposing keepers face no pressure.

agree with german part.

for spain ... like argentina they have quick players, skillful players but they dont play high tempo, except for ramos and capdevila some time. all others xavi, alonso, iniesta, busquets and villa, when receives the ball holds the ball for long time, tries to dribble too much, this allows opposition defence to get in shape and opposition midfielders to close down quickly. fabregas can actually increase the tempo. he is a player who will intiate a more like pass and move kind of game. as he likes to play quick one-twos and move into the box. with alonso and xavi who can sit deep i dont think the necessity of busquets. easily fabregas should play over him. busquets isnt doing the nasty tackles so why him. and about torress ?? spain always have been successful previously with torres villa partnership. torres upfront as target man and villa behind him. villa sometimes find it a bit tough playing alone upfront. looks like del bosque is not brave enough or confident enough to replace torres for pedro or llorente. torres has been out for three months for injury and surely out of form and fitness and low in confidence. del bosque is hoping torres may get back to form but not working.

[al-Sagar]

Muller will be a big miss. That yellow card was undeserved. The refeeres have been very random in this tournament. But still I think Trochowski or Cacau will come in. None of them are as versatile as Muller but still they can do the job. I am just hoping it wont affect the team psychologically.

Torres shouldnt be playing. They should be playing with one forward, Villa. Fabregas, Xavi and Iniesta should play as attacking midfielders. They arent being able to score enough because they cant really press teams and get the ball inside the penalty area. They are just shooting from edges of the area. Also there are not enough long shots being taken by Alonso and others. The opposing keepers face no pressure.

do u have any idea what happened to david odonkor .... he went to a spanish team and i could not follow him any more

[Bond]

I'll be flying tomorrow, so won't be able to watch the uruguay semis, but hope i make it in time to watch Germany vs Spain (this should have been the final). will be an awesome game

[SportsGuru]

Will Spain beat Germany and qualify in the Fifa WC finals?

[al-Sagar]

Will Spain beat Germany and qualify in the Fifa WC finals?

let me do some analysis for another 32 hours.... then i can give you a 100% correct answer

[SS]

is there any way to get the recorded semi final matches to watch...

[bujhee kom]

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

1st Semi-Final: The Netherlands vs. Uruguay

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Holland
Oranje
The Flying Dutchmen
Clockwork Orange
Orange Alert

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Uruguay's Sebastian Abreu. Photo: AFP


2:30 p.m. EST

Go Netherlands and Go Uruguay!!!

[al-Sagar]

THREAD ALREADY EXISTS FOR SEMIFINALS (http://www.banglacricket.com/alochona/showthread.php?t=33786)

may be we can switch there

[al-Sagar]

Uruguay v Netherlands line-ups:

Uruguay: 1-Fernando Muslera; 3-Diego Godin, 6-Mauricio Victorino, 5-Walter Gargano, 16-Maximiliano Pereira, 22-Martin Caceres, 15-Diego Perez, 11-Alvaro Pereira, 17-Egidio Arevalo, 7-Edinson Cavani, 10-Diego Forlan.

Netherlands: 1-Maarten Stekelenburg; 12-Khalid Boulahrouz, 3-John Heitinga, 4-Joris Mathijsen, 5-Giovanni van Bronckhorst; 7-Dirk Kuyt, 6-Mark van Bommel, 10-Wesley Sneijder, 14-Demy de Zeeuw, 11-Arjen Robben; 9-Robin van Persie.

Referee: Ravshan Irmatov (Uzbekistan).

[_Rafi_]

I am officially in. M. Aamer gets Warner.

[al-Sagar]

ami ajke ekta 1MBPS line paisi ......

temporary.

week e 1-2 din use korte parbo

[_Rafi_]

I think Uruguay will play defensively tonight. They are without Suarez. They will try to frustate Netherland and to get stunner from counter attack.

[al-Sagar]

I think Uruguay will play defensively tonight. They are without Suarez. They will try to frustate Netherland and to get stunner from counter attack.

agree with u, on counter they will quickly look to get the ball to forlan or cavani. they will try to get quickly near the box and will look to get free kicks or corners.

[_Rafi_]

95 95 73 93 95 74
Shoib Akhtar still alive!

[al-Sagar]

Dutch legend Ruud Gullit:

"Everybody expects this to be the moment. We have been twice to the final. The difference is that this time we won't play the hosts - because in West Germany in 1974, we had to play against West Germany and in Argentina in 1978 we had to face Argentina. This is a great opportunity.”

[al-Sagar]

Netherlands coach Bert van Marwijk:

"If you see Uruguay’s passion it could serve as an example for us. You always have to go on your own strength and stay close to your own football culture, but there are always things you can learn from other teams.

[al-Sagar]

Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez:

"Up till now, we feel very happy with what we have done. Not so much in our footballing performance, but in terms of recent football history in Uruguay. It is the effect it has had for the Uruguay people, especially for young people who have never seen anything like this. It has happened at a time when no-one believed it could happen. It is like we are at a party that we weren't invited to. But I think we have the right to stay at that party. It simply depends on us."

[al-Sagar]

BBC Sport's Chris Bevan

"Quite a few English flags here as well - representing Port Vale, Birmingham City and Brighton to name but three of the teams. You might remember this was 'meant' to be a Brazil-England semi-final. That didn't quite happen did it? Anyway, Cape Town Stadium is slowly filling up and it is predominantly one colour - you know which one."


lol

[_Rafi_]

First touch of the match...

[al-Sagar]

kick off ................

within 120-180 minutes we will know a FINALIST

[al-Sagar]

dirk kuyt ....... good chance ....

[al-Sagar]

long range effort from pareira ....

[al-Sagar]

another dangerous cross by kuyt ....

[_Rafi_]

10 minutes on clock but the match just picked up some pace

[al-Sagar]

cavani playing in a more advanced role, forlan behind him

[al-Sagar]

sneijder with a chance to shoot ...

[al-Sagar]

haha, sneijder shot hit his on man van persie ...

[al-Sagar]

15 mins gone ....

[_Rafi_]

What a goal!

[al-Sagar]

what a goal by GIO

[al-Sagar]

did u saw the initial build up ............. starting from the defense ..... the way they brought the ball and then passed around

[_Rafi_]

Absolutely stunner! Best goal of the world cup.

[al-Sagar]

that for me is now the best goal of the tournament

[al-Sagar]

NED 1 - URU 0

23 min

[_Rafi_]

did u saw the initial build up ............. starting from the defense ..... the way they brought the ball and then passed around

I thought they were taking too much time...surely proved me wrong

[al-Sagar]

now lets see how uruguay can recover

[al-Sagar]

van bommel, sneijder, van persie, van bronvhost all have goot shooting power and range ..... looks like they may take their chances if arrives

[al-Sagar]

ohh that shot againt ..... just enough height to beat the GK and below the post

[al-Sagar]

looks like tempers of players are hotting up

[_Rafi_]

It was a good chance for Uruguay

[al-Sagar]

cavani ........ just could not deliver the ball in

[al-Sagar]

to BBC via SMS

Ted Clinch: "Even Luis Suarez wouldn't have been able to stop that goal."

[al-Sagar]

now forlan with a cracker

1-1

[_Rafi_]

Forlan!

[al-Sagar]

his free kick last game was a right footer, this one a left footer

[tonoy]

Wooo FORLAN!!!!!! I love this game baby!!!

[_Rafi_]

Not the best effort from Netherland's GK to stop the goal

[al-Sagar]

forlan with another free kick, from a longer range.... comfortable save by GK

[al-Sagar]

Not the best effort from Netherland's GK to stop the goal

i feel he was surprised by the effort or expected the shot on his right side

[al-Sagar]

another good pass and move build up by the orange

[al-Sagar]

half time

1-1

good game so far

[tonoy]

Rooting for Uruguay. Can't stand the dutch or any european nations on the world cup.

[al-Sagar]

BBC Sport's Chris Bevan

"More stunned silence from the Dutch fans after that Diego Forlan equaliser, and Maarten Stekelenburg knows he has made a howler there. Giovanni van Bronkhorst had to pick him up off the floor afterwards, with the Netherlands keeper still shaking his head. The whole of the Uruguay bench joined virtually the whole team in mobbing Forlan on the touchline afterwards - the South Americans have done very little in this half but they are right back in this game now."

[magic boy]

Forlan the real hero of this world cup! amazing performance

[nadim 98]

jore fore bok more r fokirer keramoti bare(goal by holland captain)
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[bujhee kom]

So sorry Shagor bhai, I didn't know, it's good we are merged with your one!

Unbelievable! Obisshasshokor keramoti of soccer!
1 Uruguay Uruguay
Diego Forlán (40')
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1 Netherlands Netherlands
Giovanni van Bronckhorst (17')

[bujhee kom]

What a match in the brewing!! I am supporting both of them! So I it's a win/lose lose/win for me.

[bujhee kom]

Uruguay-e prochondo shoktimottar porichoi dieche ebaar!

[al-Sagar]

jore fore bok more r fokirer keramoti bare(goal by holland captain)
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ar ek match por retire korbe

[al-Sagar]

What a match in the brewing!! I am supporting both of them! So I it's a win/lose lose/win for me.

yes, khela besh bhaloi jombe next half e

[_Rafi_]

BK vai, kemon achen?

[bujhee kom]

yes, khela besh bhaloi jombe next half e

Ji ji dada, thik bolechen khela aaj mone hocche besh bhaloi jombe!!!

[al-Sagar]

de zeew off

van der vaart on

[bujhee kom]

BK vai, kemon achen?

Salaam Rafi bhai!! Apanar duas and love + ashesh Allah-er kudrote konorokome beche achi!!
Apni kemon achen, family kemun ache dada?

[_Rafi_]

Salaam Rafi bhai!! Apanar duas and love + ashesh Allah-er kudrote konorokome beche achi!!
Apni kemon achen, family kemun ache dada?

''Valoi achi mondo noi
Chalui achi, Bondo noi''

[al-Sagar]

holland more adventurous in the start of 2nd half

[al-Sagar]

what was defence and GK doing there, cavani got a good chance to take lead there

[al-Sagar]

55 mins gone

[al-Sagar]

corner for URUGUAY

[al-Sagar]

end to end stuff.....

exciting

[al-Sagar]

long time build up ends up in corner

[al-Sagar]

free kick, promising position for FORLAN

[al-Sagar]

good free kick ..... fisted away by GK

[al-Sagar]

two good chances for holland..... van der vert and then robben

[_Rafi_]

What a save...excellent stuff from Uruguayan GK

[_Rafi_]

Sneijder once again but was that an offside

[al-Sagar]

2-1 to holland

and sneijder joins villa at top of goal scorers

[_Rafi_]

Robben!
3-1

[al-Sagar]

3-1 .....

magnificent play

[al-Sagar]

netherland in segments have played some real good football

[al-Sagar]

15 mins to go now

[al-Sagar]

Sebastien Abreu getting ready..... what the 33 year old EL loco can do

[al-Sagar]

i think netherland actually impoved fractionally every game...... perhaps they will reach their peak in the final

[_Rafi_]

10 minutes to go...FORLAN needs to do something extraordinary

[al-Sagar]

8 mins to go

[nadim 98]

so its gonna be Holland v Spain in the final
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[_Rafi_]

i think netherland actually impoved fractionally every game...... perhaps they will reach their peak in the final

but same apply to both Germany and Spain too.

[_Rafi_]

Why Forlan is replaced? Strange!

[al-Sagar]

10 minutes to go...FORLAN needs to do something extraordinary

forlan off ....

[al-Sagar]

but same apply to both Germany and Spain too.

germany had one off game agaisnt serbia.... but before that in their first game they showed what they are capable off.

[al-Sagar]

so its gonna be Holland v Spain in the final
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i wish, i want to see a new world champion

[al-Sagar]

robben of elija on

[al-Sagar]

elia..... if had been selfish he could have scored there

[_Rafi_]

Goal...consolation?

[al-Sagar]

3-2 .....

vety little time left

[al-Sagar]

its allover ..............

Netherlands through to the finals

[_Rafi_]

Last moment Excitement and drama but Netherland prevails
Congratulation NETHERLAND

[al-Sagar]

well done Netherlands .....

[magic boy]

Better team won tonight. well played Uruguay.

[ialbd]

ahh Uruguay..... very well played.... all the best for the 3rd place game...

[Rifat]

Spain will have to work ultra hard on their defense to overcome ruthless Germany Offense!

[Rifat]

Well done Netharlands...was always a threatening team, but it is a good example of a good coach+ experience +talent

[al-Sagar]

the cup is going to Europe this time.

and European team will win it from outside Europe.

end of latin hopes

[Rifat]

it will be some Semifinal: Espana vs. Alemania!

[al-Sagar]

so whose the next finalist ????

germany or spain ????

octopus paul says Spain. is gonna keep his 100% prediction correct ???

[Dilscoop]

Well if Netherlands win the world cup I guess it's a bye bye to their cricket. Thank you for Dirk Nannes

[al-Sagar]

BBC Radio 5 live's Graham Taylor

"The Dutch v Germany would be rivalry at its highest. There has been a lot of talk about the Netherlands missing out in previous years but now they have got the big chance, the one that really, really matters whether it's against Spain or Germany."

[cricket_pagol]

Happy for the Dutch team. I have been supporting them for a long time.

[Antora]

errr I have a feeling its going to be Nertherland vs Germany final
although I would love spain to be in the final. Just gonna have to wait and see what happens . :S
I am still shocked over Brazil's departure :(

[Banglatiger84]

I have never ever seen Spain play Holland in any tournament whatsoever.

In fact I am sure that Spain-Holland is the rarest fixture in tournaments between major European teams in addition to Italy-England

[al-Sagar]

8 hours and 20 minutes left

[_Rafi_]

Del Bosque is now under pressure for whether to include Torres or not. Spain won all those matches where Torres was in 1st eleven in this world cup. But his form was more than pathetic in all of those occasions. If Spain lose then he will be surely criticized in either way.

[_Rafi_]

Torres out and Pedro in. Good decision.

[Tiger Manc]

Spain will beat Germany today.

[_Rafi_]

Will it be the match of the tournament? Germany and Spain are the two best side of the World Cup

[al-Sagar]

kick off

[al-Sagar]

the first goal will be really important today

[al-Sagar]

half chance or better chance for villa ???

[Rabz]

Spain all the way!!

Espana hasta el final......

[al-Sagar]

spain starting the game well..... dominant in position ..... but can they find a goal ????

[Rabz]

Spain needs to attack and give a gaol as quick as they can.
Only way to beat this impressive yet young German team is by scoring early and putting them under pressure.

The Germans would crack under pressure, hopefully.

[al-Sagar]

Spain needs to attack and give a gaol as quick as they can.
Only way to beat this impressive yet young German team is by scoring early and putting them under pressure.

The Germans would crack under pressure, hopefully.

agree with u ...

but if german scores first they will be in control

[al-Sagar]

german are defending 11 players in their half

[al-Sagar]

germany playing the same tactics as did Portugal against spain

[al-Sagar]

27 mins gone here 0-0

[al-Sagar]

alonso with shot ...... weak and wide

[al-Sagar]

BBC Radio 5 live's Chris Waddle

"Spain have got to get bodies in there and try and hurt Germany. The Germans, though, are being very patient and just waiting for their opportunity."

[_Rafi_]

This time no early goal from German.

[al-Sagar]

36 mins

0-0

[_Rafi_]

Not much Vuvuzela today but the response from Spectators also not that loudly.

[al-Sagar]

This time no early goal from German.

and spain normally scores late

[_Rafi_]

Germans are picking the game.

[al-Sagar]

half time

0-0

[_Rafi_]

Ozil was fouled. Bad decision from Referee.

[al-Sagar]

spain with their short short pass cant find a way through the german defence.

german was more happy to defend, not too much intent to attack and very little to counter attack.

very interesting this game is.

[al-Sagar]

and today who is gonna DEL BOSQUE take off ??? his default take off man Torres is not there. spain perhaps needs fabregas and jesus navas may be. need stretch that german defence with some width and pace

[_Rafi_]

It was a typical 1st half of a Semifinal...not much risk, playing with strength i.e. Spain taking the most of possession and German going on countering

[al-Sagar]

spain looks too predictable....... all players likes to play short short one twos.....

[_Rafi_]

and today who is gonna DEL BOSQUE take off ??? his default take off man Torres is not there. spain perhaps needs fabregas and jesus navas may be. need stretch that german defence with some width and pace

Pedro was very good in first half and may be the best player of Spain. Villa is not replacable. I think he will bring Cesc in place of Xabi

[magic boy]

its gonna be long match. most probably till tiebreaker

[al-Sagar]

why i am having a feeling we are gonna see a tiebreaker ......

[al-Sagar]

players back for 2nd half

[al-Sagar]

good run by pedro ..... .....

[_Rafi_]

Wow Pedro!

[al-Sagar]

also Germany a bit more positive this half

[al-Sagar]

jansen on boateng off .....

LB for LB

[al-Sagar]

villa with shot ..... but easily wide and weak

[_Rafi_]

55 minutes on clock...Spain still playing tiki-taka football. Penetration needed

[al-Sagar]

pedro with a good shot and then iniestas cross ......villa cant make contact ....

[_Rafi_]

Golden chances! All missed. Well played Pedro

[al-Sagar]

60 mins gone .... some pace gathered just in the game ...

[al-Sagar]

2nd change fot german .... trochowoski off for kroos on

[_Rafi_]

The way Spain playing, dominating and implementing their tiki-taka passes, they will be deserving winner.

[al-Sagar]

dangerous ball in by alonso, good run by ramos but again cant make contact......

[al-Sagar]

The way Spain playing, dominating and implementing their tiki-taka passes, they will be deserving winner.

if they can get one goal .... game could be over

[al-Sagar]

one nice thing about this game .....

i cant recall any rough hard tackle

[al-Sagar]

toni kroos ...... that was todays best chance for sure .....

[_Rafi_]

Come on Spain, come on Villa, score a damn goal

[al-Sagar]

yes

1-0

[reverse_swing]

Goaaal!!

[_Rafi_]

Goaaal

[al-Sagar]

spain have so many creative players ..... and finally the goal came from their least creative player

the one and only puyol dada

[al-Sagar]

12 mins left ....

[al-Sagar]

Gomez on, Khedira off

Torres on, villa off

[_Rafi_]

Pedro was very selfish in this occasion

[al-Sagar]

damn ...... pedro ................... there was the chance to kill the game off

[_Rafi_]

Free kick on dangerous position

[al-Sagar]

David Silva on pedro off

[al-Sagar]

4 minutes to go

[_Rafi_]

Torres isn't Pedro:-)

[al-Sagar]

german cant get the ball ...... terrific job by spain

[al-Sagar]

into stoppage time

3 minutes

[al-Sagar]

marchena on, alonso off.

[_Rafi_]

Bye bye Germany. Viva la Spain. Hello Netherland... Wakakaka!

[al-Sagar]

spain goes.....

octpus predicts right

and we are having a new world champ.

AND BOTH MY TOP TWO FAVORITES ARE IN THE FINAL

[Banglatiger84]

I knew I should have changed my prediction based on that Octopus !

[FaHiMa]

Yessss! Go octopus!

Spainn!!!!! :D

[al-Sagar]

BBC Radio 5 live's Chris Waddle

"Joachim Loew got it wrong. When you play Spain it's like playing Barcelona. They close people down and work hard. You’ve got to capitalise on the counter-attack and put the ball in dangerous areas, but Germany relied on set pieces."

[al-Sagar]

BBC Sport's John Motson

"I don't know how the Netherlands and Spain have never met at a World Cup or a Euros when they've both been so involved in so many of them. But if Spain win on Sunday, they will become the first team to hold the World Cup and Euros since France 10 years ago."

[al-Sagar]

slight off topic

i think we need something like PAUL OCTOPUS to exclusively predict BD's cricket games

[mona]

I feel like crying. And more because of the weak play by Germany than by the result. They showed no intent!

[al-Sagar]

Germany captain Philipp Lahm:

"It was very difficult tonight. We knew Spain were a favourite to win the tournament. Spain is a very strong team. We didn't play courageously enough in the first half. We had a chance in the second but weren't able to use it. It's a huge disappointment. We wanted to do a lot and didn't succeed."

[al-Sagar]

germany ashole OCTOPUS PAUL ke dukkho dite chay nai ... ...

[ialbd]

i think we need something like PAUL OCTOPUS to exclusively predict BD's cricket games

really?? you really think our performances are not 'predictable'? :)

[al-Sagar]

really?? you really think our performances are not 'predictable'? :)

at least we will be able to know out of infinite losses this will be our rare win. in that case we can save time not following the lost games and enjoy the winning games

[auntu]

Why Germany changed their tactics?

[al-Sagar]

Why Germany changed their tactics?

octopus er kothay mone hoy