LeoVieira Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 New Zealand. \o/ They should have started pumping ball into the box earlier in the match though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartwork Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 TBF to South Africa they have home advantage, which is massive in the WC. North Korea are still a bit of an unknown quantity aren't they? Suppose so, although South Africa technically failed to qualify for this tournament as they went through qualis (which were for both WC and ACN) and finished 3rd in their group when top 2 only went through. North Korea's mystery could prove to be a problem, it's also why I don't see a big win for Brazil. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micado Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Just noticed the result, not what I expected How was the game, enteraining? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razzler Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 no, not really Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRoboCrouch Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 And my 50euros bet on 5 matches(3 already went well)sinks with this last second goal. Thank you Slovakia,now you are 99% sure you will join NZ in the last 2 places of the group!Damn you! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartwork Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Was OK, not much eventful stuff apart from the dramatic equalizer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
docklanders Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 New Zealand! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Riccardo Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!! good job New Zealand!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRoboCrouch Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 I mean,seriously,how the hell can you not win against a team of amateurs??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razzler Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Ask Serbia, they drew 0-0 with New Zealand recently Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizmo7 Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 I mean,seriously,how the hell can you not win against a team of amateurs??? Key word highlighted there. New Zealand played as a unit and proved difficult to break down, as well as riding their luck at times. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartwork Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Ask Serbia, they drew 0-0 with New Zealand recently They lost iirc. 1-0. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldktalin Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Brilliant, so glad NZ made it in the end. The dream lives on. Killen to score against Italy tbf. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRoboCrouch Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Dont mind me,im just raging because of my failed bet. But still i thought and think any average team that wants to have a chance at the world cup HAS to beat teams like NZealand and S.Arabia(which are 2times better than NZ anyway) 3-0 easily. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRoboCrouch Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Brilliant, so glad NZ made it in the end. The dream lives on. Killen to score against Italy tbf. Yeah,in another life maybe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartwork Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 I mean,seriously,how the hell can you not win against a team of amateurs??? Never underestimate amateurs. Plus the attackers and reid at least are all pro, most of the squad plays for Wellington in the A-League, so they're pro, only a few semi pros in the side. North Korea's squad is amateur apart from one or two players, as iirc 4% of the population of NK is in the army, so that'll take priority. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samba23 Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 I mean,seriously,how the hell can you not win against a team of amateurs??? Because they're not amateurs :confused: The New Zealand league is amateur but the top team is Wellington Phoenix and they are professional in the Australian league. Many of the squad play for Wellington Phoenix. Some player's play abroad or for other A-League teams though - Nelsen, Killen, Wood, Smeltz, Fallon, Boyens, Reid, Moss etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samamatara Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 it's so funny cos we were so **** and it's so undeserved awesome result Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razzler Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 They lost iirc. 1-0. I am sure it was 0-0 as the Serbs had a mini-riot Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcoleman1 Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 You stay out, let her in Unfortunately that won't be happening Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRoboCrouch Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Never underestimate amateurs. Plus the attackers and reid at least are all pro, most of the squad plays for Wellington in the A-League, so they're pro, only a few semi pros in the side. North Korea's squad is amateur apart from one or two players, as iirc 4% of the population of NK is in the army, so that'll take priority. Sorry i used bad choice of words.I didnt mean amateur as non-professional player,i meant amateur as for technique and level of players.NZealand players play in the A-League.....which is more or less like the italian's serie C1 at best. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartwork Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Smeltz on 22 mins scored the winner in that friendly. http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=289206&cc=5739. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartwork Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Sorry i used bad choice of words.I didnt mean amateur as non-professional player,i meant amateur as for technique and level of players.NZealand players play in the A-League.....which is more or less like the italian's serie C1 at best. A-League teams would hold their own towards the top half on the Football League One/possibly lower half of the Championship. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRoboCrouch Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 So?that just proves my point, Football League One = Serie C1,which is why im so surprised and mad at Slovakia. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartwork Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 I would say that Leageu One is slightly better than Serie C1. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razzler Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 I am sure it was 0-0 as the Serbs had a mini-riot Ah, sorry, 1-0 Kiwis, thought you were saying Serbia won 1-0, I remember the Serbs rioted Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldktalin Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Sorry i used bad choice of words.I didnt mean amateur as non-professional player,i meant amateur as for technique and level of players.NZealand players play in the A-League.....which is more or less like the italian's serie C1 at best. Even top level football is still about 11 physically fit men playing against 11 physically fit men. A combination of discipline, tactics, teamwork, team spirit and luck can easily trump raw talent and quality. It's part of why football is the best sport around - a team of nobodies can play it and have a decent chance to beat anybody as long as they're dedicated and have a good plan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRoboCrouch Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Premier League-Serie A Championship-Serie B League1-Serie C1 Unless you use to watch both League1-Serie C1 matches(which i doubt)i dont see how you can say that league 1 is better. But,anyway thats not the point since the difference would still be minimal.The point is that top division players couldnt beat a 3rd division team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartwork Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Only 4 NZ players were based in NZ, the rest are all A-aLeague or abroad (with 2 free agents). 5 in England, 2 in America, 1 in Denmark, one in Scotland. The rest are A-League. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayArr Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Just because they're the equivalent tiers, doesn't mean that the standard of football is exactly the same. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRoboCrouch Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Just because they're the equivalent tiers, doesn't mean that the standard of football is exactly the same. I agree obviously,but how can you say that 1 is better than the other if you dont know anything about both leagues?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartwork Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Yeah, Premier League =/= San Marino league. Better exampe is Premier League =/= Serie A. Prem is the stronger league at the moment (after Italy slipped) and Italy's teams aren't as good as they once were. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PluckaDuck Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Comparing A-League to C1 is a bit like comparing Cristiano Ronaldo with Antonio Valencia. Close but not quite. Must say, I as very happy for New Zealand, the islanders will certainly be happy at tomorrow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lower Leagues Rule Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Delighted Pluck, absolutely Delighted, just got home from the pub, 2:30am and I just cannot sleep on that... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kill Rock Stars Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Premier League-Serie AChampionship-Serie B League1-Serie C1 serie c is split into two groups whereas league one is just one, so logic would suggest that teams in the latter are better on average Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulHartman71 Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 I had a feeling that New Zealand would grab a last minute goal after doing the same myself in a PS3 World Cup game with them. Very pleased for New Zealand though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRoboCrouch Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Yeah, Premier League =/= San Marino league. Better exampe is Premier League =/= Serie A. Prem is the stronger league at the moment (after Italy slipped) and Italy's teams aren't as good as they once were. Yeah,the prem is the stronger league at the moment,especially this year that they didnt have 1 team in the semifinals of the CL..... And wats with that comparison prem=San marino league?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldktalin Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 I agree obviously,but how can you say that 1 is better than the other if you dont know anything aboutboth leagues?? You can make an educated guess. Which league of the two has bigger clubs, bigger crowds, bigger stadiums, and most importantly, bigger money? You can bet on that one being better. And I'll bet you it's not C1. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
englandmanager Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 what was the final score? i was at work and i've check some posts but can't seem to find it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizmo7 Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 1-1 New Zealand scored in the last minute of the game Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
englandmanager Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 oh cool didn't expect that, was this a good game by any chance? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizmo7 Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Very patient with lots of passing around the back 4. Typical world cup game of this year, as none have blown me away of yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
englandmanager Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Very patient with lots of passing around the back 4. Typical world cup game of this year, as none have blown me away of yet. ah right thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRoboCrouch Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 You can make an educated guess. Which league of the two has bigger clubs, bigger crowds, bigger stadiums, and most importantly, bigger money?You can bet on that one being better. And I'll bet you it's not C1. Bigger...clubs...?who,leeds united?lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayArr Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 EDIT: Actually, I'm not gonna get involved, ignore me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRoboCrouch Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 lol too late i read that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
finneys13 Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Was some game to watch with a thousand Slovaks in the city centre, they were getting so wound up by the number of chances wasted, and then the silence when the Kiwis scored Give all credit to the Kiwis, managed to play as a team and now have their point, despite their goalkeeper. Me and an English friend were the only NZ supporters and went ape-****, just for the laugh and for the looks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Standard liege! Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Watched the game at college I wasnt expecting that result! Delighted for New Zealand and I looked really cool shouting "Yesss He's scored" in the middle of my class! Not a bad game imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georginho_juventusygr Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 New Zealaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nattai Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Well, that was fun! Hopefully the NZFA use this as a stick to beat FIFA with and finally force them to deal with the mess that is the Oceania confederation once and for all. Great, great result for NZ, but they need to change thngs if they are to kick on from here and progress the game domestically. Getting FIFA allowance for NZ teams to compete in the Asian Champs League would be a very good start imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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