South Africa 2010 World Cup Thread

**gemma** · 06-22-2010 06:34 AM

The final group matches begin today. Some of the so-called giants of internaional football have struggled so far. What have you made of the World Cup so far?

I think most of the games have been boring, I've enjoyed the Argentina games and liked Mexico against France but the tournament seems 'flat' to me. Maybe it's because we failed to qualify but even folks at work are saying it has been disappointing

**deelite** · 06-22-2010 12:30 PM

Well England have been rubbish so far. I agree with you Gemma that most of the games have been poor and those vuvuzelas are so annoying!

**ally** · 06-22-2010 05:10 PM

Its been rubbish...too much play acting and diving from players, not enough quality, too much hype on England. Teams look like they are so scared of losing that all the skillful play has gone out the game. The World Cup gets billed as the greatest sports entertainment but it definately hasn't lived up to it this time round. Hopefully once the group stages are over it will be more of a spectacle to watch.

**deelite** · 06-23-2010 10:08 AM

Come on England! The workplace is going to be deserted this afternoon

**gemma** · 06-23-2010 12:33 PM

I've just been listening on the BBC News to a report saying that schools and businesses are closing or allowing people to watch the game live. It like it's the end of the world if they don't qualify, I can't believe how everyone reacts down south, at the end of the day it is only a football tournament and they are talking about the country grinding to a halt for England's most important game in decades - pathetic really if you ask me.

**ally** · 06-23-2010 03:59 PM

I must have been watching a different game from the BBC commentary team because I did see a great performance...but they are through and I guess thats what matters

**ally** · 06-24-2010 12:16 PM

Germany v Ghana was the best game I've seen so far....only the one goal but there was lots of good play and chances

**ally** · 06-25-2010 12:14 AM

Japan turned the style on tonight. They could go far if they can maintain that level!!!

**ally** · 06-25-2010 09:53 AM

Looking forward to today's games, I don't think Portugal v Brazil will be a classic but it should be interesting, Chile v Spain though should be good as the Spanish need to win or they will be going home.