Offical South Africa 2009 Confederations Cup Thread

[mrbeankid22]

What are your thoughts so far. I thought the South Africa v. Iraq game was decent, the Spain v. New Zealand game right now is just complete domination (not that it wasn't expected). Torres hat-trick in 17 minutes.

I'll be waiting for the Italy vs. Brazil group game.

[perper]

i believe spain is going to win hopefully

[NewBornProdigy]

I voted Spain because I just saw them brutally rape 11 Kiwi's (with goals )

[Kakasgotskillz]

I'm gonna say Brazil, Spain just beat a bunch of dingbats tho and they have the easier group so I see them in the final too

[mint]

I vote spain, they are pretty good at the moment and it will have to be an onform side to beat them.

[mrbeankid22]

Spain looked lethal out of the gates, albeit against 'Zealand. I think Brazil-Spain will be a good one, hopefully it will be the final.

South Africa were a bit unlucky today, despite the fact that it wasn't a dominant performance, they should have had a goal with all of their chances. I still favor them to go through as second place finishers in group A.

[soccer11]

I'm going to hold off voting until after tomorrow's games because I don't know what to expect from Brazil. If they don't put up a good performance, then I think it'll be Spain because this is such a short tournament so there's not as much chance of them running out of steam. If it was the world cup, i'd worry more because teams that start amazing, usually fail.

[mrbeankid22]

Yeah I was thinking the same thing. Italy have been a bit shotty lately, but Brazil have looked to regained top form in WC qualifying. We'll see tomorrow. I actually believe there is a good chance it might not be Brazil and Italy automatically going to the Semi's as everyone said. Egypt, despite that they are missing Zaki are still a potent threat if the conditions are right, and a United States side that is playing their 'very very' best game may be able to squeak by. We'll find out tomorrow, if this is going to be the Italy/Brazil group or something a lot more intriguing.

[soccer11]

I actually think the US will get through and surprise people. I think they have a good chance at winning tomorrow as well. I just don't know what to think about Italy. They're just so up and down. i think Brazil will get all 9 points and the US will get 6, obviously losing to Brazil. The US will bounce back from poor performances I think.

[NewBornProdigy]

I can't beleive someone voted Eygpt

But Spain just seem too good to be beat, they litteraly had a million chances last night, and regardless of the team the tend to play the same intese/brilliant football
...Although I do love a bit of Samba magic
I hope Kaká and Dinho get playing real brazillian style

[arsenalfc08]

The Brazil v Egypt game is exciting early on

[soccer11]

O wow, this game is getting interesting. Dani Alves is very vulnerable at the right back spot today. I see Maicon playing next game.

[KoNJa04]

GO IRAQ!!!!

(my mother land)

[united10]

Looks like egypt really came to play...this means the US will probably be eliminated with out getting a point

[soccer11]

Looks like egypt really came to play...this means the US will probably be eliminated with out getting a point

haha you're such a optimistic guy. I won't go as far as to say that until I see the game today.