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How good has this WC been?

Poll

How good has WC 2010 been?

Brilliant - better than 2006 and 2002: [ 11 ]; [37%]

Good - on par with 2006 and 2002: [ 3 ]; [10%]

Average - slightly worse than 2006 and 2002: [ 14 ]; [47%]

Awful - A lot worse than 2006 and 2002: [ 2 ]; [6%]

Total Votes: 30

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How good has this WC been?

by Luis Fri Jul 09, 2010 1:58 pm

So the WC 2010 is almost over. We were worried to begin with and the group stages provided very little IMO but there's been some brilliant knock out games. The big players have genuinely failed to make an impact on the tournament and attendances have been largely poor.

How do you rate this WC?

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Re: How good has this WC been?

by Antarion Fri Jul 09, 2010 2:02 pm

I think your poll options are arkward. 2006 was below average in terms of games and 2002 probably even worse.
How can this WC be anythiing other than brilliant then?

That said, I thought it was pretty good, surprises everywhere, some memorable games. Didn't like the weather, pitch and vuvuz though. Esp the latter had a big influence on the overall feeling. Sadly.

2010 > 2006 > 2002

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Re: How good has this WC been?

by Effenberg Fri Jul 09, 2010 2:03 pm

Why would average be slightly worse than '06 and '02?

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Re: How good has this WC been?

by Luis Fri Jul 09, 2010 2:04 pm

Ignore the 2006 and 2002 things, just vote

Brilliant
Good
Average
Awful

And then discuss it in relation to 2006 and 2002.

Personally I've enjoyed it a bit more than 2006 but loved 2002 a lot more.

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Re: How good has this WC been?

by Aristoskank Fri Jul 09, 2010 2:05 pm

Effenberg wrote:Why would average be slightly worse than '06 and '02?

Because Luis's cultural memory only goes back three issues of Nuts magazine...

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Re: How good has this WC been?

by Jaime Fri Jul 09, 2010 2:06 pm

Definitely better than 2002. Maybe slightly better than 2006 as well. The first week of the group stages was quite slow but I think it really picked up after that (minus Brasil-Portugal) even in the group stages. There was definitely some drama especially USA-Algeria, Italy-Slovakia, etc. Knockout games have been great. Don't think there was a single one that I didn't enjoy. The vuvuzelas are still awful but oh well.

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Re: How good has this WC been?

by Effenberg Fri Jul 09, 2010 2:06 pm

Subtly Beautiful wrote:

Effenberg wrote:Why would average be slightly worse than '06 and '02?

Because Luis's cultural memory only goes back three issues of Nuts magazine...

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Re: How good has this WC been?

by Lusitan Fri Jul 09, 2010 2:07 pm

Average. The only good thing is that it'll be a first time winner.

Only a really good game (Holland/Ur-a-gay).

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Re: How good has this WC been?

by L r dd Fri Jul 09, 2010 2:13 pm

It's been pretty decent with a lot of memorable things but without a huge performance from a big name or a truly memorable match(two big games going at it in extra time) then it loses a bit of what a world cup is about.

It'll be remembered for the crazy goal 2 yards over the line(probably the reason we'll have technology in the next one)

Vuvuzela mania

Fucking mad octupus

African team being a pen kick away from their first semi final

Maradona's antics

Some pretty good knockout games

And the first ever winner whoever it is for them.

I give it 6 out of 10

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Re: How good has this WC been?

by Axeslammer Fri Jul 09, 2010 2:19 pm

Antarion wrote:
2010 > 2006 > 2002

I rate 2010 as poor to below average and agree with Antarion's sequence.

Allez les rouges

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Re: How good has this WC been?

by Allez les rouges Fri Jul 09, 2010 2:22 pm

2006 was awesome and 2002 was fucking shite, so the poll is indeed bizarre.

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Re: How good has this WC been?

by Lusitan Fri Jul 09, 2010 2:22 pm

L r dd wrote:...

Vuvuzela mania

...

Good thing tv stations here were quick in utilizing that anti-vuvu-sound tech or i would rate it total sh*t...

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Post n°13

Re: How good has this WC been?

by Murray Fri Jul 09, 2010 2:25 pm

It's been very mediocre, a toss up between this year and 2002 for the worst ever.

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Re: How good has this WC been?

by debaser Fri Jul 09, 2010 2:27 pm

Murray wrote:It's been very mediocre, a toss up between this year and 2002 for the worst ever.

I dunno. 1934 was pretty dull.

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Re: How good has this WC been?

by Fey Fri Jul 09, 2010 3:40 pm

Pretty horrible footballwise, pretty entertaining though. Still doubting where it stands compared to 2002 and 2006.

Lets compare EVERY group stage game and EVERY knock-out stage only then we will find the truth!

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Re: How good has this WC been?

by Kimbo Fri Jul 09, 2010 3:44 pm

We're guaranteed a better winner than in 2006, but the KO games have lacked excitement IMO.

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Re: How good has this WC been?

by SuperMario Fri Jul 09, 2010 3:46 pm

Brilliant! It's been like being a Cavendish fan watching a flat stage in Le Tour de France. Incredibly boring but in the end there's the certain win.

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Post n°18

Re: How good has this WC been?

by Fey Fri Jul 09, 2010 3:58 pm

Kimbo wrote:We're guaranteed a better winner than in 2006, but the KO games have lacked excitement IMO.

Thats only cause Italy 2006 is the worst winner in ages. Thought the KO were better then in 2006. More goals for sure me thinks.

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Re: How good has this WC been?

by COTR Fri Jul 09, 2010 4:04 pm

Brazil - Shit
Argentina - Were always going to lose to the first decent team
England - Not even good enough to merit being called shit
Spain - Great team, at times frustrating and unwatchable football
Italy - Worse than even England
Holland - Haven't watched much of them but by all accounts zzzzzzzzzz
Portgual - Queiroz Sleep

Sleep

France - Domenech affraid

affraid

With the main teams struggling to entertain it was always going to be mediocre.

Will the final give us a truly memorable game and save the day ?

Probably not

I wasn't expecting much from this WC and have not been let down or pleasantly surprised.

5/10

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Re: How good has this WC been?

by Hem fet un.. Fri Jul 09, 2010 5:38 pm

Below average... Only one really big game (in terms of drama, competitiveness, stars and big teams) being Holland Brazil. I hope for another on Sunday though.

But good cup in terms of the small teams like New Zealand, Paraguay, Ghana, Slovakia, Uruguay.. but I was hoping to see more match up of star players against eachother.

Germany has done great, but in terms of drama, their destruction of Argentina, England and Australia were a bit one sided.

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Re: How good has this WC been?

by Aristoskank Fri Jul 09, 2010 5:46 pm

Better than a slice of toast and marmalade, but not as good as being fingered up the bum by a hot nurse.

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Re: How good has this WC been?

by Super Progress Fri Jul 09, 2010 5:51 pm

Better then 2002 which had some good games but lacked good teams and good players in the knockout stages. 2006 was too dominated though by good teams and it was mostly European and boring.
This time around we have had more of a mix and nobody figured South America would have 4 teams in the quarters which is a big succes for them. A surprise in the semi with Uruguay and a good drama in the Uruguay-Ghana and Spain-Paraguay games. England vs Germany also a good match up and also delivered in drama. Still think we lack one super game and perhaps it will come in the final.

In this decade though I still rate Euro 2000 as a better international cup.

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Re: How good has this WC been?

by Romford Pele Fri Jul 09, 2010 6:12 pm

COTR wrote:Brazil - Shit
Argentina - Were always going to lose to the first decent team
England - Not even good enough to merit being called shit
Spain - Great team, at times frustrating and unwatchable football
Italy - Worse than even England
Holland - Haven't watched much of them but by all accounts zzzzzzzzzz
Portgual - Queiroz
France - Domenech

With the main teams struggling to entertain it was always going to be mediocre.

Will the final give us a truly memorable game and save the day ?

Probably not

I wasn't expecting much from this WC and have not been let down or pleasantly surprised.

5/10

Doh

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Re: How good has this WC been?

by COTR Fri Jul 09, 2010 6:17 pm

Ok that was a bit harsh on them. They did play well in 2 out of 5 games which is more than most teams managed

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Re: How good has this WC been?

by Romford Pele Fri Jul 09, 2010 6:24 pm

For me, they were still the most rounded team in the tournament. The cause of their own downfall.

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Re: How good has this WC been?

by BoBo Vieri 32 Fri Jul 09, 2010 6:39 pm

Kimbo wrote:We're guaranteed a better winner than in 2006, but the KO games have lacked excitement IMO.

Yes Spa1-0n and Holland have played some of the best football ever seen. Rolling Eyes

Rolling Eyes

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Re: How good has this WC been?

by BoBo Vieri 32 Fri Jul 09, 2010 6:41 pm

Murray wrote:It's been very mediocre, a toss up between this year and 2002 for the worst ever.

Ale

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Re: How good has this WC been?

by Kimbo Fri Jul 09, 2010 6:42 pm

I wouldn't say that, i doubt many rate either of them lower than Italy 2006 though.

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Re: How good has this WC been?

by BoBo Vieri 32 Fri Jul 09, 2010 6:54 pm

Kimbo wrote:I wouldn't say that, i doubt many rate either of them lower than Italy 2006 though.

Please expand.

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Re: How good has this WC been?

by Hlebagone Fri Jul 09, 2010 7:11 pm

BoBo Vieri 32 wrote:

Kimbo wrote:I wouldn't say that, i doubt many rate either of them lower than Italy 2006 though.

Please expand.

I wouldn't say that, i doubt many rate either of them lower than Italy
2006 though.

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