World Cup 2006

[Andromeda18_]

Most of last nights match was not very good for Portugal football I think. They were taking dives left and right. I was following the commentary in Dutch and in English on the bbc and they all had a laugh every time someone took another dive. When they realized they didn't have the ref on their side they started playing like they should have all allong. I really think Portugal would have won if they just played like they did the last quarter. They had France against the ropes.

What's done is done, now I just want to see France take the cup home (nothing against Italy though :p)

Its hard to explain. Partly leftover from WW2, partly becuase of previous football matches, partly because we just don't like the Germans. I think you can best compare it too the French and English supporters. They'll never be for the other team no matter what. You have to live here to understand.

The French and the English are well known for not liking each other very much, I'm just surprised the same happens with the Dutch and the German. I actually thought you guys got along well, seeing as you are neighbouring countries. I suppose I'm being influenced by the fact that, despite a healthly bit of rivalry, we get along with the Spanish very well. But you know, WW2 ended more than 60 years ago which means the vast majority of the German population living nowadays had nothing to do with it. The way I see it, it's pointless to hold a grudge against people who were involved in it as much as you were. Knowing history is the best way not to repeat it but we can't let the past affect the present/future negatively.

Though, I dont see why they play for third place, that just adds insult to injury, after losing in the semi's you lose again for third place, thats just mean, I think there should only be recognition to the cup winning team, of course some congratulations all around but who cares about 2cnd and third.

I agree. And knowing how the Portuguese team is, they probably feel so depressed right now they're going to suck in the game against Germany.