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Post by Gods on Jun 30, 2013 19:08:42 GMT
I've no clue what the "Confederations Cup" is but I think I'll stay up and give this 'showpiece' from the Maracana a go.
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Post by Olgrligm on Jun 30, 2013 19:09:55 GMT
Are a lot of the World Cup games going to be kicking off at that time of night?
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Post by slozenger on Jun 30, 2013 19:18:33 GMT
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Post by slozenger on Jun 30, 2013 19:19:42 GMT
It's not too bad actually....
Most group matches to kick off at 5pm, 9pm or 11pm. In a break from tradition, Fifa has allowed four daily kick-off slots in the 32-team group phase instead of three, so one group match will start at 2am UK time after which there will be three group matches each day. The round of 16 and the quarter-finals will be at 5pm and 9pm.
The semi-finals – to be played in Sao Paulo and Belo Horizonte – will start at 9pm while the final, to be held in Rio de Janeiro at the Maracana on 13 July, will kick off at 8pm.
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Post by f1rew0rks on Jun 30, 2013 19:52:29 GMT
Its better than the mid morning/early afternoon of some years when we all have to take time off work to watch it. |
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Post by bignickhowes on Jun 30, 2013 20:03:56 GMT
i'll be watching it, hoping for a spain win
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Post by slozenger on Jun 30, 2013 20:07:48 GMT
Its better than the mid morning/early afternoon of some years when we all have to take time off work to watch it. Blimey, that World Cup in 2002 held in South Korea and Japan. What time were some of those kick-offs? 6am? Maybe worse, i remember going out one night and thinking "damn, i've gotta be up at 6am to watch England Vs Nigeria"  |
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Post by Gods on Jun 30, 2013 20:12:39 GMT
Yeah, I prefer late to early when it comes to World Cup games outside of the Eurozone.
At least you can still have a stiff drink and go bed afterwards rather than to work.
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Post by AlliG on Jun 30, 2013 20:24:40 GMT
As a student I loved the 1978 World Cup in Argentina which had kick-offs around 9 p.m. & 11 p.m. Not quite so sure that those kick-off times fit quite so well with my current lifestyle! At midnight I now turn into a pumpkin. |
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Post by GeneralFaye on Jun 30, 2013 20:39:24 GMT
I can't see Brazil wasting the types of chances Italy and even Nigeria created against Spain. I love watching Iniesta play but I hope Spain lose.
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Post by padders01 on Jun 30, 2013 21:11:17 GMT
Hope England getting a Friday and Saturday evening kick offs (that's assuming we qualify!!!!!) in the Group stages. Excuse for a few beers and a BBQ with a load of mates
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Post by adi on Jun 30, 2013 21:17:55 GMT
How many life altering injuries will we see? Or will they just scream, roll around then magically recover.
(See mascherano v stretcher buggy man)
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Post by stockportstokie on Jun 30, 2013 21:55:04 GMT
I think this will be a cracking game. Brazil simply aren't allowed to lose yet Spain have smashed everyone in sight in recent times. Somethings got to give.
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Post by CrazyPotter on Jun 30, 2013 22:02:37 GMT
seyi olofinjana scored
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Post by stockportstokie on Jun 30, 2013 22:04:54 GMT
Almost as loud as the Brit on a tuesday night this.
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Post by kitkatkev on Jun 30, 2013 22:09:23 GMT
Ha ha ha you read my mind |
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Post by bignickhowes on Jun 30, 2013 22:15:36 GMT
neymar is diving wanker
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Post by Olgrligm on Jun 30, 2013 22:16:05 GMT
Blatant dive. Disgusting little man.
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Post by Olgrligm on Jun 30, 2013 22:16:48 GMT
Another dive. This is pathetic.
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Post by Gods on Jun 30, 2013 22:16:49 GMT
Neymar cheating, again, and worse still his colleagues demanding a red, depressing stuff  |
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Post by Olgrligm on Jun 30, 2013 22:21:29 GMT
Now some stylish, dramatic falling.
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Post by Olgrligm on Jun 30, 2013 22:25:17 GMT
As an aside, are Spain the most loathed (and loathsome) world champions of all time?
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Post by stockportstokie on Jun 30, 2013 22:27:26 GMT
As an aside, are Spain the most loathed (and loathsome) world champions of all time? I'd have thought that title would go to Maradona's boys and I'm not even English. |
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Post by thesandbankskid on Jun 30, 2013 22:28:56 GMT
Spain can't live with this Brazil team, they are rampant.
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Post by Olgrligm on Jun 30, 2013 22:29:18 GMT
As an aside, are Spain the most loathed (and loathsome) world champions of all time? I'd have thought that title would go to Maradona's boys and I'm not even English. I did consider them. They weren't nice at all. Surely some of those Brazilians should jave been booked there? |
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Post by Mint Berry Barks on Jun 30, 2013 22:32:18 GMT
Hulk doesn't look like a human being.
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Post by mailman44 on Jun 30, 2013 22:32:22 GMT
Brazil's defenders are such a liability and hot heads to boot.
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Post by CrazyPotter on Jun 30, 2013 22:33:25 GMT
Did Scolari draft in Pulis for a chat in the week?
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Post by siggy on Jun 30, 2013 22:37:07 GMT
As a student I loved the 1978 World Cup in Argentina which had kick-offs around 9 p.m. & 11 p.m. Not quite so sure that those kick-off times fit quite so well with my current lifestyle! At midnight I now turn into a pumpkin. Yes was brilliant watching that World cup then. All the women had gone to bed peace and footie |
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Post by adi on Jun 30, 2013 22:40:48 GMT
Best clearance in years!!
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