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After the other semifinal this match will have a lot to live up to. I see (and hope for) Portugal going through 2-1.

Força Portugal!

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2-0 (and I don't want to suffer through the whole game)

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this is a bit presumptious, no?

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this is a bit presumptious, no?

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yes, I'm biased. Also I want a 2-0 game, I don't predict it to be 2-0 [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

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I was at the Portugal-England match in Gelsenkirchen and was not happy with the result, as I were rooting for England and Sweden this WC. Now I'm hoping for a french win against Portugal and another Zidane show (I heard he was great against Brazil).

So while I'm waiting for the match, I think this Zidane video is great for those of us who would love to see him retire with style.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...04507766060126

BTW, there are so many great videos at youtube and google.

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Anyone else hoping that C. Ronaldo comes up with a huge performance to silent the haters tomorrow?

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i'll really be happy with any result here.

i think that portugal should be the favorite, although i don't know the actual line.

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i'll really be happy with any result here.

i think that portugal should be the favorite, although i don't know the actual line.

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France nearly a 0.5 goal favorite.

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i'll really be happy with any result here.

i think that portugal should be the favorite, although i don't know the actual line.

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France nearly a 0.5 goal favorite.

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so you mean they're 1/4th a goal favs? [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

Portugal to Advance pk +164
France to Advance pk -174

Portugal +0.5 -134
France -0.5 +128

via pinny

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2 Years ago Greece beat Portugal to take the Euro cup [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
Good luck to both

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that has to be one of the most insane "against all odds" run in recent international football history

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I can't wait for this game tomorrow, but I'm going to have a heart attack if it goes to pks again.

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No goalie has looked more impressive than the Portugese goalie in the penalty kicks in which they beat England. He almost stopped all 5. The one that got in went in off his hand. I dont know if that shows how badly England sucks at penalty kicks or how badass the Portugese goalie is, but either way if they go to penalty kicks Portugal should win.

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I have nothing against all you Portugal fans, but I'm a big Zidane and Henry fan. Go France!

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yet another game that will produce mixed feelings at the end.

I [img]/images/graemlins/heart.gif[/img] henry and zidane and really want zidane to go out on top, but i also [img]/images/graemlins/heart.gif[/img] Deco, but I think i have to go with france by a hair just because this is IT for zidane

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I don't really mind watching Portugal play. However, if they win today, Sunday's final will probably be one of the ugliest flop-fests ever [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]

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To echo what others are saying. This is a match with two teams full of players I like, so either outcome I'll be happy with. Whoever wins today really needs to beat Italy though.

I think I give a slight edge in my cheering to Portugal as I'd like to see Figo get to play in a World Cup Championship match.

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Allez les bleus!

And go thirty-somethings like me! We're not fossilized men yet! [img]/images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img]

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Like you guys I'm really torn on this one. I strongly dislike Zidane*, am still pissed that France knocked out Spain in Euro2000 much less this WC finals (honestly this doesn't sting as badly), don't like the French style of play this WC, and in general just prefer Portugal.

* Zidane is IMO the best player of the last 10 years AINC. Zidane, however, in matches against Sevilla alone the last few years has done something to warrant getting sent off 3 times (stomping, kicking and elbowing the last of which amazingly got him sent off). He does this [censored] in other matches as well but has somehow developed a clean reputation so he rarely gets even a yellow for his actions and every time the announcers mention that it's rare to see such things from Zidane even though that's not the case. I would be absolutely thrilled to see Zidane go the last three years of his career with absolutely no titles for club or country.

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Seriously. What's with this? They clearly have the talent to play on the ground through the midfield, and yet they spend 90 minutes kicking the ball downfield and hoping Henry isn't offside.

-McGee

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Yes, and for mostly this reason I hope to hell France wins the game today and the final on Sunday.

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Portugal 2-1

buh bye Zidane

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Zidane is a winner.

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don't like the French style of play this WC

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Seriously. What's with this? They clearly have the talent to play on the ground through the midfield, and yet they spend 90 minutes kicking the ball downfield and hoping Henry isn't offside.

-McGee

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Their midfield is old and out of shape and cant be constantly attacking. Just my guess.

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Niether of this teams are good enough to score on Italy or stop them in the midfield. That said, I'd like to see Portugal win because I absoluetly hate watching the French play kickball for 90 minutes and Henry look surprised at every offsides call.

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True dat! lol

On a positive note, my cable TV has been out all day. I was concerned. Just came back on right now. Phew.

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omgz im excited. i convinced my boss to briefly shut down the office and go to a bar to watch the game. sweet.

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Off topic but this is so awesome

http://www.2dplay.com/run-ronaldo-ru...o-run-info.htm

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that has to be one of the most insane "against all odds" run in recent international football history

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denmark '92. but yeah, greece was a luckbox two years ago.

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here we go, gl us [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

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What's the penalty if a defender kicks it back to his keeper and the keeper picks it up with his hands?

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What a start to this game.

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PK IIRC

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Indirect kick, I think.

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Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh PK

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o man, its PK time and Henry went down a bit easy IMO