2009 FIFA Confederations Cup - Page 3

BarakatTreka · 22-11-2008, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Homik6

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

ummmmm, you just wrote the teams down. Try highlighting the teams you think will progress and then write out the semifinal/final.

benqbiggis · 22-11-2008, 07:43 PM

Prediction:

Matches:

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

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

Semifinal:
Spain v Italy
Brazil v South Africa

Third Place Match:
South Africa v Italy

Italy wins

Final:

Brazil v Spain

Brazil wins

Kellog_G8 · 22-11-2008, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benqbiggis

Prediction:

Matches:

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

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

Semifinal:
Spain v Italy
Brazil v South Africa

Third Place Match:
South Africa v Italy

Italy wins

Final:

Brazil v Spain

Brazil wins

Ben-Q are you Brazilian?

Weather130 · 23-11-2008, 01:53 AM

While this draw might be bad for the United States changes at the Confederations Cup I still think its actually good long term. It is a blessing to be able to face those teams right before the World Cup in a compeitive game.

Valo · 23-11-2008, 01:56 AM

This tournament is stupid.

Tio Nicci · 23-11-2008, 01:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kellogthetiger

Ben-Q are you Brazilian?

yup he is and a big Cruzeiro supporter.

Gangsta Flamingo · 23-11-2008, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BarakatTreka

ummmmm, you just wrote the teams down. Try highlighting the teams you think will progress and then write out the semifinal/final.

i just wrote the group stages
to lazy to do the rest

Scuba Steve · 23-11-2008, 02:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BarakatTreka

ummmmm, you just wrote the teams down. Try highlighting the teams you think will progress and then write out the semifinal/final.

The tournament is still 7 months away.

Brendyne · 23-11-2008, 03:24 AM

Iraq are a solid team.
They have a quality striker who deserves to go to Europe and test himself rather then turn it down again.

LwkguyPlayer · 23-11-2008, 03:54 AM

yeh iraq will suprise some people

Adam11111 · 23-11-2008, 03:58 AM

New Zealand!

AnfieldG8 · 23-11-2008, 04:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RerereChelsea

Iraq vs USA

Iraq would win...

Scuba Steve · 23-11-2008, 04:45 AM

Iraq would not beat a full strength American side.

kal915 · 23-11-2008, 05:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hokiegooner

Iraq would not beat a full strength American side.

are they sending that team?

kal915 · 23-11-2008, 05:52 AM

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

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

Semifinal:
Spain v Italy
Brazil v South Africa

Third Place Match:
South Africa v Italy

Italy wins

Final:

Brazil v Spain

Spain takes the trophy home

Scuba Steve · 23-11-2008, 06:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kal915

are they sending that team?

No idea. There is the Gold Cup and World Cup qualifiers around that time. Plus, the MLS will still be playing, so its impossible to know what kind of team that would take at this point.

Tio Nicci · 23-11-2008, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hokiegooner

No idea. There is the Gold Cup and World Cup qualifiers around that time. Plus, the MLS will still be playing, so its impossible to know what kind of team that would take at this point.

I hope they do. They need to strategize against Euro teams.

Scuba Steve · 23-11-2008, 07:40 AM

Yeah, I mean fixtures against Italy, Brazil and Egypt would be great experience against top sides (such as playing England, Spain, and Argentina in friendlies this year). But I don't know how realistic it is to think we would take our top side. Hopefully though!

Tio Nicci · 23-11-2008, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hokiegooner

Yeah, I mean fixtures against Italy, Brazil and Egypt would be great experience against top sides (such as playing England, Spain, and Argentina in friendlies this year). But I don't know how realistic it is to think we would take our top side. Hopefully though!

Judging by Bradley's mentality, I don't think he would.

Scuba Steve · 23-11-2008, 07:46 AM

Well thats another problem with CONCACAF. They have the Gold Cup every two years, which makes no sense. They should make it every four years, and have it on the even year between the World Cup, just like the Euro's. That way, you aren't conflicting with other prestigous tournaments.

Because MLS sides will not want to release players for both competitions, and the USSF will likely want to win the Gold Cup again.

I don't know how much choice Bradley actually gets in that decision.

Cahill4 · 23-11-2008, 09:19 AM

Prediction:

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

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

Semifinal:
Spain v Brazil
Italy v Iraq

Third Place Match:
Brazil v Iraq

Final:
Spain v Italy

Jezza789 · 23-11-2008, 09:34 AM

Spain v Brazil in final, spain to win

Leobond360 · 23-11-2008, 09:37 AM

Brazil vs Italy in the final, Brazil to win it.

Scouser_Dave · 23-11-2008, 09:48 AM

Spain hopefully

ILCaesar · 23-11-2008, 05:24 PM

Well, benq, it seems Lippi's come out and said he's going to use some new faces for this as a warm up to the world cup.

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%
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22-11-2008, 07:43 PM	#52 (permalink)
benqbiggis EA Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 11,978	Prediction: Matches: Group A 1.Spain 2.South Africa 3.Iraq 4.New Zealand Group B 1.Brazil 2.Italy 3.Egypt 4.USA Semifinal: Spain v Italy Brazil v South Africa Third Place Match: South Africa v Italy Italy wins Final: Brazil v Spain Brazil wins __________________

23-11-2008, 01:56 AM	#55 (permalink)
Valo EA Veteran Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cobourg, ON Gender: Male Posts: 11,069	This tournament is stupid. __________________

23-11-2008, 03:24 AM	#59 (permalink)
Brendyne Forum Junkie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sydney. Posts: 3,218	Iraq are a solid team. They have a quality striker who deserves to go to Europe and test himself rather then turn it down again. __________________ http://goallineblitz.com/game/signup.pl?ref=2952874

23-11-2008, 03:58 AM	#61 (permalink)
Adam11111 Forum Junkie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: At home......Where else would I be? Posts: 3,096	New Zealand! __________________ It is scary, isn't it? There is a league that will promote Derby County

23-11-2008, 01:53 AM	#54 (permalink)
Weather130 Elite Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: State College, PA USA Age: 21 Gender: Male Posts: 5,574	While this draw might be bad for the United States changes at the Confederations Cup I still think its actually good long term. It is a blessing to be able to face those teams right before the World Cup in a compeitive game.

23-11-2008, 03:54 AM	#60 (permalink)
LwkguyPlayer Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tonga Gender: Private Posts: 4,013	yeh iraq will suprise some people

23-11-2008, 04:45 AM	#63 (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	Iraq would not beat a full strength American side. __________________ "Has there ever been another MLS player to combine heart, skill, leadership, toughness, smarts and an outgoing personality like Ben Olsen?" -- Ives

23-11-2008, 05:52 AM	#65 (permalink)
kal915 Forum Guru Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cumming, Georgia, US of A Gender: Male Posts: 1,774	Group A 1.Spain 2.South Africa 3.Iraq 4.New Zealand Group B 1.Brazil 2.Italy 3.Egypt 4.USA Semifinal: Spain v Italy Brazil v South Africa Third Place Match: South Africa v Italy Italy wins Final: Brazil v Spain Spain takes the trophy home

23-11-2008, 07:40 AM	#68 (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	Yeah, I mean fixtures against Italy, Brazil and Egypt would be great experience against top sides (such as playing England, Spain, and Argentina in friendlies this year). But I don't know how realistic it is to think we would take our top side. Hopefully though! __________________ "Has there ever been another MLS player to combine heart, skill, leadership, toughness, smarts and an outgoing personality like Ben Olsen?" -- Ives

23-11-2008, 07:46 AM	#70 (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	Well thats another problem with CONCACAF. They have the Gold Cup every two years, which makes no sense. They should make it every four years, and have it on the even year between the World Cup, just like the Euro's. That way, you aren't conflicting with other prestigous tournaments. Because MLS sides will not want to release players for both competitions, and the USSF will likely want to win the Gold Cup again. I don't know how much choice Bradley actually gets in that decision. __________________ "Has there ever been another MLS player to combine heart, skill, leadership, toughness, smarts and an outgoing personality like Ben Olsen?" -- Ives

23-11-2008, 09:19 AM	#71 (permalink)
Cahill4 Elite Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Australia Gender: Male Posts: 6,183	Prediction: Group A 1. Spain 2. Iraq 3. South Africa 4. New Zealand Group B 1. Italy 2. Brazil 3. Egypt 4. USA Semifinal: Spain v Brazil Italy v Iraq Third Place Match: Brazil v Iraq Final: Spain v Italy

23-11-2008, 09:34 AM	#72 (permalink)
Jezza789 Forum Guru Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tassie! Posts: 1,878	Spain v Brazil in final, spain to win __________________

23-11-2008, 09:37 AM	#73 (permalink)
Leobond360 Forum Guru Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,375	Brazil vs Italy in the final, Brazil to win it. __________________ Blue is the colour and football is the game!

23-11-2008, 09:48 AM	#74 (permalink)
Scouser_Dave EA Veteran Join Date: Jan 2008 Age: 25 Posts: 14,143	Spain hopefully __________________ Credit to kyro7 for the sig

23-11-2008, 05:24 PM	#75 (permalink)
ILCaesar Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Milano Gender: Male Posts: 14,626	Well, benq, it seems Lippi's come out and said he's going to use some new faces for this as a warm up to the world cup.