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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
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 Posted - 03/10/2006 : 07:33:49
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Quarter finals:
Arsenal FC (ENG) v Juventus (ITA)
Olympique Lyonnais (FRA) v AC Milan (ITA)
FC Internazionale Milano (ITA)/AFC Ajax (NED) v Villarreal CF (ESP)
SL Benfica (POR) v FC Barcelona (ESP)
discuss.
Denis
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Llamadance
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/10/2006 : 07:44:41
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Arsenal will be lucky to beat Juventus, with Patrick Viera putting his former club to the sword
Lyon look pretty good at the moment, but so do AC Milan with their demolition of Bayern. I fancy Lyon to win for some reason
It's hard to see past the winner of the Inter/Ajax game going through to the semi's, probably Inter as Ajax's league form is poor.
Barcelona to stuff Benfica, despite Benfica's good run.
Then, Juventus to beat Inter in semi and Barcelona to beat Lyon.
Barcelona to win final
That which does not kill me postpones the inevitable.
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
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Posted - 03/10/2006 : 07:52:38
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Sounds good, except I'm going for Arsenal.
Any opinion on Ireland/Scotland and France-England this weekend, while you're here?
Denis
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Llamadance
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/10/2006 : 09:15:35
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Um, the heart says Scotland, but the head says Ireland. It is at Lansdowne road. Probably a close game, especially if we keep 15 players on the pitch.
In the battle of those vanquished by the Scots, I'd have thought England will win. France just don't seem to be playing with the same flair as before. If they don't keep their discipline, England could run through them. But saying that, France can probably beat anyone on their day.
So, Ireland, England, and Wales will beat Italy. That's them jinxed.
That which does not kill me postpones the inevitable.
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Steak n Sabre
* Dog in the Sand *
Uzbekistan
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Posted - 03/10/2006 : 19:57:02
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It was nice to see Arsenal shut down Real Madrid, even better was Chelsea falling. A Barca-Arsenal final would be a treat...
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Stevio10
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/10/2006 : 20:09:52
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Little Black Francis
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Posted - 03/10/2006 : 20:46:03
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Barcelona 15/8 1.81/1 67#8209;70
Juventus 4 4.1/1 53#8209;56
AC Milan 13/2 6.7/1 48#8209;51
Lyon 15/2 8.6/1 42#8209;45
Inter Milan 8 8.6/1 43#8209;46
Arsenal 12 12.7/1 40#8209;43
Villarreal 25 22 38#8209;41
Benfica 33 37 27#8209;30
Ajax 100 123 13#8209;16
Barcelona will win.
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HeywoodJablome
* Dog in the Sand *
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Posted - 03/11/2006 : 07:13:34
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Your sig is awesome and disturbing at the same time LBF. Made me fucking burst out laughing.
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velvety
= Cult of Ray =
Portugal
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Posted - 03/11/2006 : 07:49:33
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I'm trying my best to imagine a scenario in which Benfica wins the tie, but it's almost impossible. The only advantage Benfica has at the moment is that Puyol and Messi won't play the first leg. Puyol is one of the most important players in the Barça team, so maybe we can score one goal in our stadium.
The problem is the away goals, and it's difficult to see Barcelona not scoring in Lisbon. How can our defenders stop guys like Eto'o and Ronaldinho? Our defense did pretty well against Liverpool, only because their attackers are not very quick.
Our team has made Benfica proud, though. Still, Barça or Milan to win it, with Lyon as the outsider. |
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remig
* Dog in the Sand *
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Posted - 03/11/2006 : 07:58:44
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quote:
Originally posted by vilainde
Sounds good, except I'm going for Arsenal.
Any opinion on Ireland/Scotland and France-England this weekend, while you're here?
Denis
I love Guitar Wolf from the Erath!
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/11/2006 : 09:19:48
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I'll go for Juve, Inter, Barca and my, the last one is a tough one. I'll go with Lyon to be the surprise but that really could go either way.
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Llamadance
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/12/2006 : 07:03:54
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quote:
Originally posted by Llamadance
In the battle of those vanquished by the Scots, I'd have thought England will win.
That which does not kill me postpones the inevitable.
Of course, I'd happily be wrong  
That which does not kill me postpones the inevitable.
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
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Posted - 03/13/2006 : 02:10:22
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Heh. I had never seen England playing so bad. Didn't watch the Scotland game, only saw the result, how did it go?
Denis
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Llamadance
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/13/2006 : 03:19:37
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I didn't see it, had to go down to Glasgow for the day. By all accounts our line-outs were terrible and that accounted for the loss. Don't know if there were other contributing factors.
That leaves France needing to beat Wales in Cardiff to win.....not easy I think, though probable. Although, Ireland beating England by 30+ points would see them win. If Scotland beat Italy by over 60 points, we'll be champions :)
That which does not kill me postpones the inevitable.
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kelladwella
= Cult of Ray =
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Posted - 03/13/2006 : 03:29:01
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It's a shame that no german team made it to the qarter finals this year. If only Tim Wiese hadn't let the ball slide out of his arms two minutes from the end against Juve... 
Ok. I think Inter will beat Ajax tomorrow and then Villareal afterwards.
There's no way that Arsenal can beat Juve right now.
Bearcelona over Benfica for sure.
And then... That's a tough one. Lyon. Can't say why, though. (maybe too many italian teams in the semis otherwise)
So basically I go for the same teams as HPM. |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/13/2006 : 11:03:10
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Great minds eh?
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kelladwella
= Cult of Ray =
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Posted - 03/14/2006 : 15:28:07
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Definitely!
And so far everyone sticks to the plan: Inter did beat Ajax 1:0 tonight with a goal from Stankovic. |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
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Posted - 03/15/2006 : 05:41:26
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And what a nice goal it was too.
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kelladwella
= Cult of Ray =
Germany
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Posted - 03/28/2006 : 04:38:11
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So, tonight is the first quarter final night.
Arsenal vs. Juve
Benfica vs. Barca |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
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Posted - 03/28/2006 : 08:12:07
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I think Arsenal will sneak it tonight, perhaps just 1-0. I will go for Barca to win 1-2.
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Fartbone
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Posted - 03/28/2006 : 08:23:38
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This thread makes me think I'm stuck in the martinis'message board
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
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Posted - 03/28/2006 : 09:38:20
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I'd go for Juve, although I think it might be tight. If Arsenal can notch up a decent win tonight maybe they can scrape it in Turin.
Barça in the other match, much more likely.
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Homers_pet_monkey
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Posted - 03/28/2006 : 09:41:29
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Yeah they are only my scores for tonight, not for the whole ties (both legs).
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Homers_pet_monkey
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Posted - 03/28/2006 : 13:04:40
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Well I was close on the Arsenal scoreline, though they more than sneaked it, they battered Juve. A couple of their players really lost it out there.
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kelladwella
= Cult of Ray =
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Posted - 03/28/2006 : 13:27:17
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Yes, but they also played unbelievably bad as a team! Lots of bad passes and fouls. And as a result hardly any organized offensive actions from their part.
That 2-0 is a tough nut to crack for Juve in the return game.
Benfica was really saved by their goalkeeper and the wood...
So tomorrow:
Lyon vs. Milan
Inter vs. Villareal |
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
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Posted - 03/28/2006 : 13:28:22
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Lyon 2-1 Milan
Inter 1-0 Villareal
Denis
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Llamadance
> Teenager of the Year <
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Posted - 03/28/2006 : 13:40:01
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I thought Arsenal were awesome. Some of the best football I've seen in a long time. Their passing and movement was sublime at times. I hope they can play like that over at Juventus......though I'd expect them to be slightly less attacking.
Good result for Benfica, they need a sneaky away goal in the first 10 minutes at Barca.
What price no Italian teams in the semi's?
That which does not kill me postpones the inevitable.
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
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Posted - 03/28/2006 : 13:49:46
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quote:
Originally posted by Llamadance
Good result for Benfica, they need a sneaky away goal in the first 10 minutes at Barca.
That which does not kill me postpones the inevitable.
That will do them no good when Barca are already 2-0 up , and they get another couple after the break.
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
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Posted - 03/28/2006 : 13:51:18
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Originally posted by kelladwella
Yes, but they also played unbelievably bad as a team! Lots of bad passes and fouls. And as a result hardly any organized offensive actions from their part.
That 2-0 is a tough nut to crack for Juve in the return game.
Benfica was really saved by their goalkeeper and the wood...
So tomorrow:
Lyon vs. Milan
Inter vs. Villareal
Oh I agree, I just wanted to point out the two idiots who got sent off. They deserve it.
Tomorrow:
Lyon 2 Milan 1
Inter 2 Villareal 0
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kelladwella
= Cult of Ray =
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Posted - 03/28/2006 : 14:15:47
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Originally posted by Llamadance
What price no Italian teams in the semi's?
Heh, as opposed to three?
I somehow refuse to accept, that this was it for Juve. Against such a young team. What a return game this will be.
For wednesday's matches: I predict two draws. Inter has a problem with scoring at the moment. And it's just Milan's style to play for a draw in the first leg (preferably with an away goal). |
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Llamadance
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
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Posted - 04/05/2006 : 11:05:44
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aha, so I got both wrong. Milan were sooo lucky against Lyon, and it's nice to see Villareal go through. In fact, if Barcelona don't win, I'll have managed to get all of them wrong :/
So, c'mon Arsenal and Barcelona.
Then, Arsenal vs Barcelona in the final. Arsenal could win that.
well, until I tipped them.
That which does not kill me postpones the inevitable.
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
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Posted - 04/05/2006 : 11:12:20
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How the hell Villereal have gotten this far is beyond me (a lot of luck I guess). Arsenal will beat them easily if they are at their best.
Milan were also lucky (to win that leg anyway), but had Andrei put some of his chances away in the first leg then it would have been as good as over anyway. I do feel for Lyon though becasue this was their best chance of winning it. They will lose more of their best players in the summer, starting with Diarra to Manchester United.
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Tonight:
Juventus 1
Arsenal 1
Barcelona 3
Benfica 1 |
Edited by - Homers_pet_monkey on 04/05/2006 11:13:17 |
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
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Posted - 04/05/2006 : 12:28:45
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could someone please lock this thread?
Denis
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Llamadance
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
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Posted - 04/05/2006 : 13:09:20
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eh?
That which does not kill me postpones the inevitable.
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
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Posted - 04/05/2006 : 13:41:27
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no more French team, no more point to this thread.
Denis
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Llamadance
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
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Posted - 04/05/2006 : 13:46:58
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so, the world cup ends after the group stages for you then? ;)
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