Once you reach the knock-out stages of any tournament... can always hope for dumb luck to help you surpass better teams!
Was that a pen? **** knows as Fifa's coverage has decided not to show a replay. Goal for Costa Coffee.
Despite supporting England, I'm glad Costa Rica are winning...It's the bloody world cup. It should reward positive fearless attacking teams.... But Robbie Savage should have his tongue removed with a blunt rusty knife.....
I should probably be tried for treason as a European... but... Costa Rica and Uruguay qualifying from this group would probably be fair and just.
It's each player going "Class, I've got the ball, let's see what I can do!" Rather than "oh ****, I've been given the ball, how quick can I get rid of it" Same with Chile...loving the attitude....
The two most attractive teams in the group- with the best quality*. *being displayed... I understand on paper Italy and England should be stronger.
The crazy thing is... most people looking at our group said "ooooh England, Italy, and Uruguay in one group... scary..." Now, almost certainly Costa Rica is going to top the group. Even if Italy manage to equalize, Costa Rica would still be favourites to finish top as they have the easiest remaining fixture of all teams in the group.
not even harsh comment. thinking italy would win all 3 was a bit much but i went along with the hope. can't remember what i predicted i nthe week 2 predictions.
Well that's that then. Hodgson has kicked England out of the World Cup group stages- worst ever world cup appearance for England in over 50 years!