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FIFA World Cup Draw

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theblackrod
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Draw is live in 20 minutes on ESPN3

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USA USA USA


Predictions on the winner?

I'm thinking Germany or Portugal
Dec 6 2013 11:13AM
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Chunter
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Definitely wishful. We scraped by 4-3 that game with an OG from the keeper helping the US win. Put Neuer in that game and we probably would have lost to their B team. Germany definitely has the best shot to win in my opinion.
Dec 6 2013 6:18PM
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Bonzalo
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You guys are crying over Germany and Portugal??
We have Spain, Netherlands and Australia in our group.
Dec 6 2013 6:49PM
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PJS.
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Have it your way ye of little faith we're going to get butt raped
Dec 6 2013 6:58PM
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Bogs
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First off, nobody is crying, dumbass.

Second of all, Germany and Portugal is tougher than Spain and the Netherlands. And Australia is certainly easier to handle than Ghana
Dec 6 2013 7:00PM
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Laurent.
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May we remind you off the final of 2010: Netherlands vs Spain.
They are a harder duo to overcome.

Germany is excellent but Portugal relies too much on Ronaldo.
Dec 6 2013 7:14PM
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PJS.
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May I remind you of the 2012 Euro. Bottom of the group.
Dec 6 2013 7:16PM
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Caleb.E
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yeah we're going to get pooped
Dec 6 2013 7:16PM
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Laurent.
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That was actually quite hilarious, so much butthurt about that in my country.

But this time the Dutch team is prepared, (hopefully), more superstar names, still a shitty defence and the best team in the qualification.
Dec 6 2013 7:23PM
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Bogs
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That was 4 years ago, genius. A lot changes in 4 years in sports.

Portugal are much harder to beat than the Netherlands. Portugal may rely on Ronaldo offensively, but they at least have a very solid defense, unlike the Netherlands whose defense is as porous as a cheap stripper's fishnets. And over relying on Ronaldo would be a problem for Portugal if they didn't have Ronaldo on their team. Luckily, he is on their team and over relying on him only becomes a problem against teams who have defenders good enough to stop, which very few do. They're also arguably the best counter attacking team in international soccer today.
Dec 6 2013 7:31PM
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Z-Juice
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Not giving US much of a chance in this one. From what I remember Ghana outplayed them when they lost in 2010, but I do think the current squad is better than the 2010 squad. Germany is one of the best 5 in the world. And the current team is nowhere near the quality of the 2002 team that beat Portugal (who is much better now anyway). I predict losses to Germany and Portugal, and a draw against Ghana where we outplay them.

I can't remember a weaker group than Group H in the past 3 World Cups, could very well be wrong on that though. Groups E&F aren't too promising either minus Argentina and France. Real excited for the early Spain-Holland rematch. I think group A is the "group of death", I see some trouble for Brazil getting through that one.


Dec 6 2013 11:25PM
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Dec 7 2013 10:19AM
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Bumblesteeze
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Haha they're pretty much set. They will most likely finish first in their group and then they will play the second best team from group F, which is a pretty bad group.

I'll be cheering for France and Greece.

Dec 7 2013 11:16AM
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Mag
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Well, at least we're not in group G
Dec 7 2013 11:39AM
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Kekambas.
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http://ftw.usatoday.com/2013/12/united-states-2014-world-cup-draw-portugal-germany-ghana/

Good quick read I guess
Dec 7 2013 11:47AM
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Bogs
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I dunno. I wouldn't put it past them to lose to Switzerland and Ecuador. They've been pretty shitty since Zidane retired
Dec 7 2013 1:36PM
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PeppermillReno
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When you consider the United States doesn't even have to qualify for the World Cup since its in Concacaf (look at Mexico they aint even missing it) IDK how anyone can bitch.  Ghana and Portugal have been better somewhat recently than they will be.  ANd playing Germany in the third game is extremely lucky since Germany will already be through.  Ghana-Portugal-Germany isn't bad.  Its far better than opening up with a big team.
Dec 7 2013 1:53PM
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shibby
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Neither USA or England will make it out of the groups.
Dec 7 2013 1:58PM
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Bogs
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wut?
Dec 7 2013 2:45PM
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theblackrod
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Germany's B team is still better than us, game 3 or not, they are not going to roll over for us and let us win. It's about winning... And Portugal is still a very very good team.
Dec 7 2013 8:24PM
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