A dissapointing World Cup .. so far..

Reaching out..


I stayed up late for the past 2 nights to watch the much awaited quarter finals between the super powers of world football. On paper , the games looked juicy and I was waiting for one of those classic world cup games. So much promise was given during the group stages where a century of goals scored and most of them so beautiful. I thought Germany 2006 would be the best World Cup ever...

I was wrong .. and my headache is really bad now.

Germany vs Argentina 0-0 : The Germans showed their mantle with their tradition of resilience and never say die attitude. They were lucky to win the shoot out as Argentina just fizzled out. After the Serbia 6-0 trashing, I had put my money on Argentina to win the Cup but somehow , their game , tactics were just crap in this game and so..they deserved the lost..

Italy vs Ukraine 3-0 : Ukraine is just too young to be a contender. Italy with ease outclassed Ukraine with the handsome 3-0 score.It was the finishing that made the difference , Ukraine are not world class enough compared to the Italians on the day of the unknowns making their country proud with the win.

England vs Portugal 0-0 : Pissed me off so much. The portuguese did not take advantage of England's pathetic display of football. Their tactics are just plain stupid and it is such a waste of Gerrard / Lampard / Joe Cole talent. It showed so much how low their self esteem were when they failed to convert their crucial shoot out. They failed miserably and i reckon the whole squad is depressed now.

Brazil vs France 0-1: Brazil were just waiting for to be kicked out and lucky France manage to oust them.France was not exactly the best team in the world but.. Brazil were just jaded. Ronaldo / Ronaldinho was invisible during the game and their creative flair was non existent. They looked lost and just did not attack well. Serves them right for dissapointing the fans all over the world.

What happened to classic world cup drama ? I really do hope that the semi finals will give something more.. or this World Cup will be just as boring as Italia 1990 or USA 1994...