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Ron Obvious

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1. I've noticed something about all the European sides

Mon Jun 30, 2014, 11:47 PM

Jun 2014

They all seem to really conserve their strength early on to absorb the pressure and then take over when their opponents are knackered. After about 70 minutes today, Algeria were spent and there was only going to be one winner. We saw it with France - Nigeria and Holland - Mexico yesterday as well.

I suppose if I were a car owner in Paris, I'd sleep easier tonight with Algeria being out.

Thus far all the group winners have won their matches. That doesn't bode well for the US, but I think they have a real chance against a so-far unimpressive Belgian side.

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Germany are through (just)!! [View all] Aquavit Jun 2014 OP

I've noticed something about all the European sides Ron Obvious Jun 2014 #1

Didn't watch the extra time T_i_B Jul 2014 #2

And are in good position to take the Cup, after Neymar's broken vertebrae today. nt SunSeeker Jul 2014 #3

Thiago Silva Aquavit Jul 2014 #4

It couldn't be lining up better for them v. Brazil BeyondGeography Jul 2014 #5

My god. Are you watching Germany v Brazil now?? Eleanors38 Jul 2014 #6

That was hilarious..... T_i_B Jul 2014 #7

His heat map jakeXT Jul 2014 #12

David Luiz Aquavit Jul 2014 #13

That was a treat to watch! Aquavit Jul 2014 #9

I know little about futbol strategy, but it appeared Eleanors38 Jul 2014 #10

Not just in the centre T_i_B Jul 2014 #11

Oh snap shenmue Jul 2014 #8