I know nobody in hell's going to believe, but with Holland's 2-0 win over Denmark, the ole Arsewiper's now 3 for 3 in his bets, keeping up the 100% record. What makes this one much sweeter is that the bet was on the specific 2-0 scoreline. I'm chuffed! So don't believe me. So long as the guy at the counter cashes in my chit.
Elsewhere, last night was pretty sad viewing. Australia were in it for the first 5 minutes or so, but after that, it was simply a case of being in a different league altogether. A different night in their finishing, and Germany could've run away with 6 or 7. A word though, for the Mexican referee. He seemed to have a generally decent game all round, but the decision to send Tim Cahill for his challenge was a total travesty. Absolutely ridiculous, it may have been an iffy yellow, but red was total stupidity. If there's anything worthy of a challenge at arbitration, this would be it.
So Germany were impressive, but that had as much to do with Australia being out of their league than Germany being that great. Sure, as of now, Germany's performance I'd say trumps that of Argentina, but it's early days yet.
As far as Holland went, well, the first half was pretty much yawn-yawn. Denmark defending really well, limiting their ambitions going forward, and everyone at second gear in the mid-day heat. Being behind the Dutch this time round though, I'd have to say the relatively slow start - 2-0 all things considered - ain't necessarily a bad thing. They've come into the finals on incredible form, so to have to take time getting into form is just the thing to get them into the right strides later on.
RVP had some flashes of his usual brilliance, but again, not his best. Methinks the best of Sneijder, RVP and Robben is yet to come.
As for Italy, well, Italy was Italy. Basically showed why really they won't be defending their title. Utterly unconvincing, stirred into action only when really necessary, and otherwise pretty much yawn-inducing.
One thing before we get to the final point. Seems like Captain Patrice Evra has figured out why they're so crap. It's the vuvuzuelas, you see. First, they keep them up at night (wonder what time's lights out for the boys), and secondly, they can't like, communicate with each other on the pitch. Poor things. And I was really wondering what was up with them. Thanks, Patrice.
Another things on the stadiums. Was it me or have there been quite a few sadly empty stadiums? I mean, the game between Japan and Cameroon was already played at one of the smaller stadiums - with the Free State Stadium listed as being 45,000. But shit, it seems something like 31,000 showed up. That's two-thirds full. For a World Cup. Involving an African country. Something not quite right if you asked me. But who am I to say. Arsewiper that I am.
It's been the same for quite a few games. Fingers crossed for some of the so-called lesser marquee games. I hope the likes of New Zealand, Slovakia, Chile, Costa Rica and Honduras get a decent-enough crowd worthy of a World Cup. But hey - as far as the authorities are concerned, as least they'll get the vuvuzuelas right?
Finally (and thanks to Arsewiping reader Kumar for this), if there was any doubt why Adebayor isn't an Arsenal player, this is it. You can sorta understand how the BBC managed to get him as a "pundit"....What a joke.
"You know boy, we've got to get ourselves an African. This is, after all, South Africa. No good having Gary with Alan, Lee and the usual bunch pretending like we're in jolly London, is there??"
"Yes sir, good idea, Sir."
"Well?"
"Er, Didier Drogba, Sir!!"
"Don't be an idiot, boy. He's supposed to be playing! Ivory Coast, remember!?!? Think of someone our viewership could relate to. One of our teams, or the better foreign ones. Come on..."
"Oh, yes, sir. Eboue? Toure? There're two Toures too! Or...Eto'o..."
"They're ALL playing, you fool! Let me help you...let's see..Togo maybe."
"But...what's Togo? Togo where?"
"I've got it. That guy. With the hair, can't really talk properly, but takes payment for just about anything..."
"That would be Emmanuel Adebayor, Sir."
"Exactly. Get him. Just chuck him a couple of quid. Maybe 5. I'm sure he'll take it. He won't be doing anything else anyway."
So the BBC got their hands on Adebayor. What a professional he is. On and off the pitch.
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