SoBeIt Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 spain make the game,but swiss win! :shock: that's real life! Agree,poor Spain, they played much better.. "Unfair" is the word.. :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaunitz Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 spain make the game,but swiss win! :shock: that's real life! Agree,poor Spain, they played much better.. "Unfair" is the word.. :wink: Well, proverb has it that "the goals you do not score, you will get"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddy Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 PERHAPS it was their identical red outfits or how their applause was directed by a "conductor" that suggested the North Koreans in the Ellis Park stadium in South Africa were no ordinary fans. But today, the truth behind the "supporters" emerged when it was revealed that one group of North Koreans - none of whom knew each other in advance - had been hand-picked by Kim Jong-il's government, while another party were actually Chinese, "volunteered" to back their Communist cousins. Fifa officials and millions of television viewers were surprised when rows of red-clad "North Koreans" took their seats, believing the harsh regime had allowed its citizens freedom to travel. But one fan, Kim Yong Chon, 43, who said he was North Korean, told reporters his group of 300 had been carefully chosen by the North Korean government. Although they sang their national anthem loudly, the group tended only to cheer when directed by a man who stood before them like an orchestra's conductor. Meanwhile, another party of fans confirmed rumours they were Chinese, having obtained tickets through a Chinese sports PR agency, authorised to sell part of the North Korean allocation of 1,400 seats. Dubbed the "fans volunteer army", they included dancers, musicians and other artists and said they were happy to don the North Korean national colours. One Brazilian fan said: "I spoke with them. They had come from Beijing and knew nothing about football or the World Cup. They said they were supporting their Communist cousins and were happy to be there." It is not only the supporters that are unconventional for the North Koreans' first World Cup for 44 years. While the Brazilian team has 500 following journalists, they have just five and have banned outside media from training sessions. After the match, as Brazil's stars mingled with journalists, the North Korean players, including star striker Jong Tae Se, who cried during his country's national anthem, were ushered away.The team has refused to fully comply with Fifa rules over media availability and at one press conference, manager Kim Jong Hun rebuked a journalist for not using his country's full name - the Democratic People's Republic of North Korea. Fans back in the DPRNK may not have yet even seen their team's doughty performance, allowing the Brazilians only a 2-1 victory in a match they were expected to win easily. Although the country has a deal to transmit World Cup matches, it will be shown only when their "Dear Leader" thinks fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJTX Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 PERHAPS it was their identical red outfits or how their applause was directed by a "conductor" that suggested the North Koreans in the Ellis Park stadium in South Africa were no ordinary fans.But today, the truth behind the "supporters" emerged when it was revealed that one group of North Koreans - none of whom knew each other in advance - had been hand-picked by Kim Jong-il's government, while another party were actually Chinese, "volunteered" to back their Communist cousins. Fifa officials and millions of television viewers were surprised when rows of red-clad "North Koreans" took their seats, believing the harsh regime had allowed its citizens freedom to travel. But one fan, Kim Yong Chon, 43, who said he was North Korean, told reporters his group of 300 had been carefully chosen by the North Korean government. Although they sang their national anthem loudly, the group tended only to cheer when directed by a man who stood before them like an orchestra's conductor. Meanwhile, another party of fans confirmed rumours they were Chinese, having obtained tickets through a Chinese sports PR agency, authorised to sell part of the North Korean allocation of 1,400 seats. Dubbed the "fans volunteer army", they included dancers, musicians and other artists and said they were happy to don the North Korean national colours. One Brazilian fan said: "I spoke with them. They had come from Beijing and knew nothing about football or the World Cup. They said they were supporting their Communist cousins and were happy to be there." It is not only the supporters that are unconventional for the North Koreans' first World Cup for 44 years. While the Brazilian team has 500 following journalists, they have just five and have banned outside media from training sessions. After the match, as Brazil's stars mingled with journalists, the North Korean players, including star striker Jong Tae Se, who cried during his country's national anthem, were ushered away.The team has refused to fully comply with Fifa rules over media availability and at one press conference, manager Kim Jong Hun rebuked a journalist for not using his country's full name - the Democratic People's Republic of North Korea. Fans back in the DPRNK may not have yet even seen their team's doughty performance, allowing the Brazilians only a 2-1 victory in a match they were expected to win easily. Although the country has a deal to transmit World Cup matches, it will be shown only when their "Dear Leader" thinks fit. Did "anyone" expect anything else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiaranM Posted June 17, 2010 Report Share Posted June 17, 2010 spain make the game,but swiss win! :shock: that's real life! Agree,poor Spain, they played much better.. "Unfair" is the word.. :wink: life ain't fair !!!! :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beej Posted June 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2010 Respect to Uruguay for steam rollering into the next round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizardo Posted June 17, 2010 Report Share Posted June 17, 2010 spain make the game,but swiss win! :shock: that's real life! Agree,poor Spain, they played much better.. "Unfair" is the word.. :wink: life ain't fair !!!! :roll: was like watching arsenal....tippy tappy, loads possession and shock defeat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigKus Posted June 17, 2010 Report Share Posted June 17, 2010 spain make the game,but swiss win! :shock: that's real life! Agree,poor Spain, they played much better.. "Unfair" is the word.. :wink: Well, proverb has it that "the goals you do not score, you will get"! Why not ? Swiss did not just stand doing nothing, they defended and they defeated. And they also have the best handsome sexy goalkeeper ! :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beej Posted June 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2010 spain make the game,but swiss win! :shock: that's real life! Agree,poor Spain, they played much better.. "Unfair" is the word.. :wink: life ain't fair !!!! :roll: was like watching arsenal....tippy tappy, loads possession and shock defeat! Very true... and to think what a team like Argentina would do to them... Look forward to the Korea game tonight, going to be an interesting one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiaranM Posted June 17, 2010 Report Share Posted June 17, 2010 one thing i'm surprised hasn't been mentioned ..... i thought the ref Webb had a f**king shocker !! which won't come as surprise to anyone who watches the premiership !!! spain had a nailed on penalty in the first twenty minutes not given and the swiss seemed to take it in turns to see who could f**kiing boot Iniesta the hardest .... he must have been twatted 5 or 6 times in the 1st half alone and 2 or 3 yellow cards could (should) have been dished out !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beej Posted June 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2010 Iniesta did take a battering, Howard Webb deluxe it was! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoBeIt Posted June 17, 2010 Report Share Posted June 17, 2010 Why not ? Swiss did not just stand doing nothing, they defended and they defeated. And they also have the best handsome sexy goalkeeper ! :wink: They'd better stick with their slaloms and all thoese pins :twisted: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigKus Posted June 17, 2010 Report Share Posted June 17, 2010 Why not ? Swiss did not just stand doing nothing, they defended and they defeated. And they also have the best handsome sexy goalkeeper ! :wink: They'd better stick with their slaloms and all thoese pins :twisted: No way, that sport needs too many clothes on. ME NO LIKE ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beej Posted June 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2010 Argentina look the ****. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiAnt Posted June 17, 2010 Report Share Posted June 17, 2010 Argentina look the sh*t. Was just thinking that until the last second that is. Wasted points on Veron and "Dream Teamer" Jungsoo. Looks like not many points were won yesterday except for Nostromo damn us... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeusbheld Posted June 17, 2010 Report Share Posted June 17, 2010 argies are looking good. i think the scoreline's a bit harsh on korea though; they didn't play all that poorly, they were just pushing forward a bit too often looking for that equalizer. and Higuain... i think that guys scores goals in his sleep. possible golden boot candidate depending on the argies' run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beej Posted June 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2010 Hope S Korea can get a win against Nigeria, be good to see them go through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizardo Posted June 17, 2010 Report Share Posted June 17, 2010 wish i'd made higuain captain...damnation!! only 19 points...still i have him to be golden boot at 8/1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stramash Posted June 17, 2010 Report Share Posted June 17, 2010 North Korea just scored... they're playing like their lives depe.... oh wait a minute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoBeIt Posted June 17, 2010 Report Share Posted June 17, 2010 Poor France.. it was obviously offside the first goal.. This world up would be less fun without them.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stramash Posted June 17, 2010 Report Share Posted June 17, 2010 Poor France.. it was obviously offside the first goal..This world up would be less fun without them.. FAIL :twisted: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoBeIt Posted June 17, 2010 Report Share Posted June 17, 2010 FAIL :twisted: Ta gueule! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stramash Posted June 17, 2010 Report Share Posted June 17, 2010 FAIL :twisted: Ta gueule! Feisigh do thoin fein :twisted: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddy Posted June 17, 2010 Report Share Posted June 17, 2010 North Korea just scored...they're playing like their lives depe.... oh wait a minute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBJE Posted June 17, 2010 Report Share Posted June 17, 2010 Q: What do the Mexico-France referee Khalil Al Ghamdi (Saudia Arabia) and linesmen Hassan Kamranifar (Iran) and Saleh Al Marzouqi (United Arab Emirates) have in common? A: A grandfather who is Irish.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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