World Cup Semi-finals: Brazil vs. Germany (July 8th)

Post #1 » by **5DOM** » Fri Jul 4, 2014 10:04 pm

Tue, Jul 8, 4:00 PM ET • Semi-finals
Estádio Mineirão, Belo Horizonte

Post #2 » by **kdawg32086** » Fri Jul 4, 2014 10:08 pm

Definitely taking Germany here. Brazil has looked pretty lackluster so far and without their captain/best player, it can only get worse.

bbms · Post #3 » by **bbms** » Fri Jul 4, 2014 10:09 pm

Brazil is a mess blablabla.

Definitely the underdog here.

So Brazil wins.

Point forward · Post #4 » by **Point forward** » Fri Jul 4, 2014 10:11 pm

Go Germany! Let's beat the semi finals curse. :clap:

Rasho Brezec · Post #5 » by **Rasho Brezec** » Fri Jul 4, 2014 10:12 pm

In my objective opinion, Thomas Müller will cement himself as the best player of this World Cup, if not in general.

Post #6 » by **ATL Boy** » Fri Jul 4, 2014 10:19 pm

I got Germany in this one, 3-1

Little Italia · Post #7 » by **Little Italia** » Fri Jul 4, 2014 10:21 pm

Germany 2-1

treiz · Post #8 » by **treiz** » Fri Jul 4, 2014 10:23 pm

Two teams who despite being rather unconvincing in most if not all of their games have found a way to get to the semis. I think this all depends on Neymar, if he comes back I'll take Brazil, if not Germany.

Post #9 » by **5DOM** » Fri Jul 4, 2014 10:30 pm

treiz wrote:Two teams who despite being rather unconvincing in most if not all of their games have found a way to get to the semis.

I feel Germany is better at doing this. I think they will win but lose in the Final

treiz · Post #10 » by **treiz** » Fri Jul 4, 2014 10:32 pm

5DOM wrote:
treiz wrote:Two teams who despite being rather unconvincing in most if not all of their games have found a way to get to the semis.

I feel Germany is better at doing this. I think they will win but lose in the Final

Can't fault that German efficiency. Bloody Germans!

I do too, but I promised a guy in here that I'd support Brazil for this one :lol:

Point forward · Post #11 » by **Point forward** » Fri Jul 4, 2014 10:37 pm

Can't wait to see Fred and Özil slug it out for the title of "most undeserving starter". :rofl:

TheAdmiral · Post #12 » by **TheAdmiral** » Fri Jul 4, 2014 10:37 pm

I'll hold off on a prediction until I know more about Neymar's injury. I hope he'll be fine, but that injury looked serious.

Det the Threat · Post #13 » by **Det the Threat** » Fri Jul 4, 2014 10:39 pm

I can't believe I'm saying this but I'd play Lahm in midfield.
It makes no sense to play him at RB against Hulk and Boateng would be a better matchup for that.
Also, Mertesacker's slow as hell not all that mobile but that should still be enough against Fred.

Though, as most are picking Germany I've got a feeling we'll lose this one. :lol:

MaliBrah · Post #14 » by **MaliBrah** » Fri Jul 4, 2014 10:40 pm

Point forward wrote:Can't wait to see Fred and Özil slug it out for the title of "most undeserving starter".

Toni cleverly kroos will sneak right up on them , underrated favorite in that title.

EArl · Post #15 » by **EArl** » Fri Jul 4, 2014 10:40 pm

Brazil taking this one. 2-1
Hope Neymar is fine.

BRUNiNHO91 · Post #16 » by **BRUNiNHO91** » Fri Jul 4, 2014 10:46 pm

kdawg32086 wrote:Definitely taking Germany here. Brazil has looked pretty lackluster so far and without their captain/best player, it can only get worse.

Yes because Germany has looked like a massive powerhouse so far right?

This 'Brazil has looked lackluster' 'Brazil has looked unconvincing' 'Brazil has not been impressive' small talk is really starting to get me now. Look at all the games played so far and let me know who's been convincing. The two teams people were saying looked 'convincing' were Colombia and Chile..where they at? They gone. Lackluster, unconvincing Brazil just booted them away. :rofl2:

This is going to be a massive game. Brazil has solved the 'Daniel Alves is so **** ****' problem, Maicon played a good, solid game. I like him so much more than Alves. Luiz Gustavo comes back for that pile of **** Paulinho. Dante is most likely going to be the replacement for Thiago and what better player to play against Germany than a guy who pretty much plays against Germany's entire roster everyday in practice? Obviously he's not Thiago, but he's still a quality defender. The big question mark here is Neymar. If he doesn't play we are in trouble. I also expect Fred to be gone..guy is absolutely atrocious.

Rasho Brezec · Post #17 » by **Rasho Brezec** » Fri Jul 4, 2014 10:56 pm

Point forward wrote:Can't wait to see Fred and Özil slug it out for the title of "most undeserving starter".

At least Özil breaks defenses, keeps the pace up and gets his teammates involved. Toni Kroos is just ... there.

Javanar · Post #18 » by **Javanar** » Fri Jul 4, 2014 11:00 pm

I hope Scolari and his defensive minded Brazil team loses... Low is not any better though...

MaliBrah · Post #19 » by **MaliBrah** » Fri Jul 4, 2014 11:17 pm

Rasho Brezec wrote:
Point forward wrote:Can't wait to see Fred and Özil slug it out for the title of "most undeserving starter".

At least Özil breaks defenses, keeps the pace up and gets his teammates involved. Toni Kroos is just ... there.

Plays for bayern though so he's untouchable. Foye is the only German that rags on him.The entire country kills ozil at every chance.(sometimes deserved , other times harsh) and remember ozil is playing out of position because of this guy lol

Post #20 » by **Next Coming** » Fri Jul 4, 2014 11:22 pm

Neymar has died and Thiago silva is out. The officials are going to have to get creative.

Who advances to the Final?