2009 FIFA Confederations Cup - Page 2

ILCaesar · 21-11-2008, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by hokiegooner

Yeah, but if you don't play the youngsters, then they won't have any experience. This is the perfect opportunity. It has no affect on the World Cup the next year, and you can play some very good sides.

I agree. The guys I named are going to more than likely be playing in the World Cup after next and will probably have some role, even if a small one, in this one. Why not use it as an opportunity to get them used to the atmosphere?

BarakatTreka · 21-11-2008, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by hokiegooner

Yeah, but if you don't play the youngsters, then they won't have any experience. This is the perfect opportunity. It has no affect on the World Cup the next year, and you can play some very good sides.

That's what friendlies are for. I just think the Confed Cup is more than just a friendly tournament. It needs to be taken more seriously than a friendly tournament. You don't have enough time to give experience for youngsters for the World Cup.

ILCaesar · 21-11-2008, 06:45 AM

Friendlies aren't nearly as "serious" and if they are fielding decent teams, that's quite valuable experience.

benqbiggis · 21-11-2008, 06:47 AM

nobody plays FCC with reserves or youngsters

all teams play with full squad and to win

but except for caesar mentality

Tio Nicci · 21-11-2008, 06:51 AM

Great teams but I think New Zealand will win...
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den525player · 21-11-2008, 07:48 AM

Teams bring some frontline players, but majority of them are players fighting for a first team spot and fringe players, even Australia didn't bring all their first team players last time around.

BarakatTreka · 22-11-2008, 01:03 AM

8 Miss World contestants will be present at the draw for this tournament. Each country will have their own Miss contestant at the draw.

From Left to Right: New Zealand, Egypt, Miss World (from China), Brazil, South Africa, Italy, USA, Spain

Kellog_G8 · 22-11-2008, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by benqbiggis

nobody plays FCC with reserves or youngsters

all teams play with full squad and to win

but except for caesar mentality

Definitely.

Kellog_G8 · 22-11-2008, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by BarakatTreka

8 Miss World contestants will be present at the draw for this tournament. Each country will have their own Miss contestant at the draw.

From Left to Right: New Zealand, Egypt, Miss World (from China), Brazil, South Africa, Italy, USA, Spain

Love the chinese one.......

Doesn't even look Chinese, though.

ChelseablueDCU26 · 22-11-2008, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by benqbiggis

but brazil for the 3rd title (more than anyone)

Congratu-****ing-lations.

BarakatTreka · 22-11-2008, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by kellogthetiger

Love the chinese one.......

Doesn't even look Chinese, though.

she does in the close up. Just go to FIFA.com

kal915 · 22-11-2008, 02:07 AM

Brazil vs Spain final

Scuba Steve · 22-11-2008, 05:27 PM

Groups announced.

Italy
Brazil
Egypt
USA

Spain
New Zealand
South Africa
Iraq

One tough group, one sleeper. Not trying to be over confident or anything, but I can see the US finishing 4th in their group. But every game in that group should be great.

ILCaesar · 22-11-2008, 05:30 PM

Spain got an easy group. How ridiculous.

dena · 22-11-2008, 05:38 PM

Wow tough group for the US

Kellog_G8 · 22-11-2008, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by denapro

Wow tough group for the US

I honestly thought that they would make it past the group stage but with a group like that........

BarakatTreka · 22-11-2008, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by hokiegooner

Groups announced.

Italy
Brazil
Egypt
USA

Spain
New Zealand
South Africa
Iraq

One tough group, one sleeper. Not trying to be over confident or anything, but I can see the US finishing 4th in their group. But every game in that group should be great.

Oh my God!!! I knew Egypt would get a tough group (we were too lucky for the draw for the WC Qualifiers). I can't wait to watch every single game in the group of death. Spain will score like 30 goals! lol.

Final will be Brazil v Spain
Semifinal will be Iraq v Italy

EDIT: Im really glad Egypt got this draw because now we get to play against the big guns and test our strength. Wouldn't be a test to play against New Zealand, South Africa, or Iraq.

Tio Nicci · 22-11-2008, 06:44 PM

I have a feeling South Africa will perform well for the World Cup Sake. Maybe Blatter will pay the refs lol.

benqbiggis · 22-11-2008, 06:46 PM

group B sucks

usa and egypt are already out

BarakatTreka · 22-11-2008, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by cbrmaster3

I have a feeling South Africa will perform well for the World Cup Sake. Maybe Blatter will pay the refs lol.

Yes everyone is waiting for South Africa to screw up and perform like **** so they can criticize Blatter.

BarakatTreka · 22-11-2008, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by benqbiggis

group B sucks

usa and egypt are already out

so is New Zealand. lol

BarakatTreka · 22-11-2008, 06:54 PM

Now that the groups have been announced, I have put up the poll.

FYI: the order in which you see the teams in the poll (from top to bottom) is the way I personally rank the teams.

Arsenal-Watford · 22-11-2008, 06:57 PM

Prediction:

Matches:

Group A
1.Spain
2.Iraq
3.South Africa
4.New Zealand

Group B
1.Brazil
2.Egypt
3.Italy
4.USA

Semifinal:
Spain v Egypt
Brazil v Iraq

Third Place Match:
Iraq v Egypt

Final:
Brazil v Spain

BarakatTreka · 22-11-2008, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by arsenal-watford

Prediction:

Matches:

Group A
1.Spain
2.Iraq
3.South Africa
4.New Zealand

Group B
1.Brazil
2.Egypt
3.Italy
4.USA

Semifinal:
Spain v Egypt
Brazil v Iraq

Third Place Match:
Iraq v Egypt

Final:
Brazil v Spain

Egypt overcoming Italy? Im not so sure about that. But hey, anything could happen.

Gangsta Flamingo · 22-11-2008, 07:05 PM

Here is my prediction

Group A
1.Spain
2. South Africa
3.Iraq
4.New Zealand

Group B
1.Brazil
2.Italy
3.United States
4.Egypt

View Poll Results: Who will win the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup?
Brazil	62	24.80%
Spain	84	33.60%
Italy	19	7.60%
Egypt	4	1.60%
USA	50	20.00%
Iraq	14	5.60%
South Africa	4	1.60%
New Zealand	13	5.20%
Voters: 250. You may not vote on this poll

21-11-2008, 06:47 AM	#29 (permalink)
benqbiggis EA Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 11,978	nobody plays FCC with reserves or youngsters all teams play with full squad and to win but except for caesar mentality __________________

22-11-2008, 05:27 PM	#38 (permalink)
Scuba Steve EA Veteran Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Manassas, VA Favorite Teams: DC United, United States Age: 22 Gender: Male Posts: 17,406	Groups announced. Italy Brazil Egypt USA Spain New Zealand South Africa Iraq One tough group, one sleeper. Not trying to be over confident or anything, but I can see the US finishing 4th in their group. But every game in that group should be great. __________________ "Has there ever been another MLS player to combine heart, skill, leadership, toughness, smarts and an outgoing personality like Ben Olsen?" -- Ives

22-11-2008, 06:46 PM	#44 (permalink)
benqbiggis EA Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 11,978	group B sucks usa and egypt are already out __________________

22-11-2008, 07:05 PM	#50 (permalink)
Gangsta Flamingo Elite Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: EE.UU Gender: Private Posts: 6,878	Here is my prediction Group A 1.Spain 2. South Africa 3.Iraq 4.New Zealand Group B 1.Brazil 2.Italy 3.United States 4.Egypt __________________ I am the Adolf Hitler of having sex.

21-11-2008, 06:45 AM	#28 (permalink)
ILCaesar Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Milano Gender: Male Posts: 14,626	Friendlies aren't nearly as "serious" and if they are fielding decent teams, that's quite valuable experience.

21-11-2008, 07:48 AM	#31 (permalink)
den525player EA Veteran Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Gender: Male Posts: 12,255	Teams bring some frontline players, but majority of them are players fighting for a first team spot and fringe players, even Australia didn't bring all their first team players last time around.

22-11-2008, 01:03 AM	#32 (permalink)
BarakatTreka Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA Age: 19 Gender: Male Posts: 7,688	8 Miss World contestants will be present at the draw for this tournament. Each country will have their own Miss contestant at the draw. From Left to Right: New Zealand, Egypt, Miss World (from China), Brazil, South Africa, Italy, USA, Spain

22-11-2008, 02:07 AM	#37 (permalink)
kal915 Forum Guru Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cumming, Georgia, US of A Gender: Male Posts: 1,774	Brazil vs Spain final

22-11-2008, 05:30 PM	#39 (permalink)
ILCaesar Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Milano Gender: Male Posts: 14,626	Spain got an easy group. How ridiculous.

22-11-2008, 05:38 PM	#40 (permalink)
dena EA Veteran Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New York City Age: 20 Gender: Male Posts: 11,798 Blog Entries: 1	Wow tough group for the US

22-11-2008, 06:54 PM	#47 (permalink)
BarakatTreka Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA Age: 19 Gender: Male Posts: 7,688	Now that the groups have been announced, I have put up the poll. FYI: the order in which you see the teams in the poll (from top to bottom) is the way I personally rank the teams.

22-11-2008, 06:57 PM	#48 (permalink)
Arsenal-Watford Elite Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: London Gender: Male Posts: 6,941	Prediction: Matches: Group A 1.Spain 2.Iraq 3.South Africa 4.New Zealand Group B 1.Brazil 2.Egypt 3.Italy 4.USA Semifinal: Spain v Egypt Brazil v Iraq Third Place Match: Iraq v Egypt Final: Brazil v Spain