Group D thread (Mexico, Iran, Angola, Portugal)

aussie1st · 21st May 2006, 12:28 PM

Discussion about Group D

Group D Standings

1st Portugal (2w,0L,0d,3pd) 6 pts
2nd Mexico (1w,0L,1d,2pd) 4 pts
3rd Angola (0w,1L,1d,-1pd) 1 pts
4th Iran (0w,2L,0d,-4pd) 0 pts

Schedule

11-Jun-06 Nuremberg MEX 3-1 IRN 18:00
11-Jun-06 Cologne ANG 0-1 POR 21:00
16-Jun-06 Hanover MEX 0-0 ANG 21:00
17-Jun-06 Frankfurt POR 2-0 IRN 15:00
21-Jun-06 Gelsenkirchen POR v MEX 16:00
21-Jun-06 Leipzig IRN v ANG 16:00

Source - Yahoo

ZexyZahid · 21st May 2006, 03:37 PM

I would say Mexico and Portugal would go from this group to the second round. The match Mexico and Portugal is the last, so by then they should make sure that this isn't a decisive match.

Drewska · 21st May 2006, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZexyZahid

I would say Mexico and Portugal would go from this group to the second round. The match Mexico and Portugal is the last, so by then they should make sure that this isn't a decisive match.

Yep, Mexico have improved lately and Portugal have a lot of good players. Iran and Angola have no chance tbh, although it will be interesting to see who finishes 3rd out of the 2.

ZexyZahid · 21st May 2006, 03:49 PM

Mexico are ranked fourth now in the world, but I think if they play some friendlies against European countries, they will drop some positions

Next match they will play is against France, so that's something to look forward too.

Rankings: http://www.fifa.com/en/mens/statisti...y-2006,00.html

Drewska · 21st May 2006, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZexyZahid

Mexico are ranked fourth now in the world, but I think if they play some friendlies against European countries, they will drop some positions

I agree with that, these rankings are totally screwed.

5 USA + 10 England = Wtf?

hondeyho · 21st May 2006, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drewska

I agree with that, these rankings are totally screwed.

5 USA + 10 England = Wtf?

It seems as though Sawker has really become a serious sport in the USA. But they are not that good at it if they draw with Scotland, Jamaica, Canada, and lose 4-1 to Germania!

The Spin · 21st May 2006, 05:47 PM

USA are only 5th as they play the Carribean sides and Canada. Tough...

aussie1st · 22nd May 2006, 07:37 AM

Strange world rankings to say the least. But we should have a better ranking after the WC. Portugal should definitely go through and Mexico shouldn't have any problems getting through.

usy · 22nd May 2006, 04:34 PM

Go Iran, lets do it, Portugal would win in this group anyway.

gold639 · 22nd May 2006, 04:55 PM

This one's the easiest group I think. Mexico and Portugal to go through easily.

The Spin · 22nd May 2006, 05:32 PM

Id agree with most people so far, Portugal and Mexico to go through in some order. Iran and Angola just arnt strong enough.

usy · 22nd May 2006, 06:09 PM

Iran have been Asia Cup champs 3 times in a row, I know they are not strong enough but you never say, remember Bangladesh Beating Aussies.

aussie1st · 22nd May 2006, 10:09 PM

There is hope for Iran as Portugal have been known not to be at their peak in the WC. On paper you would say what everyone else has been saying. But it only takes one off day by Portugal or Mexico and the other two could qualify.

Hariz · 23rd May 2006, 01:46 AM

I would like to see Iran perform and for the likes of Ali Karimi to shine in the tournament. They are a kind of team like Greece of Euro 04 in this tournament and will be looking cause upsets.....

cric_craze · 3rd June 2006, 01:38 PM

u can never count out Iran they are currently playing good right now soo .......

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21st May 2006, 12:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
aussie1st Administrator AKA: King Sylvester Member Since: Dec 2003 Location: Auckland National Team: Australia Domestic Team: NSW Blues	Group D thread (Mexico, Iran, Angola, Portugal) Discussion about Group D Group D Standings 1st Portugal (2w,0L,0d,3pd) 6 pts 2nd Mexico (1w,0L,1d,2pd) 4 pts 3rd Angola (0w,1L,1d,-1pd) 1 pts 4th Iran (0w,2L,0d,-4pd) 0 pts Schedule 11-Jun-06 Nuremberg MEX 3-1 IRN 18:00 11-Jun-06 Cologne ANG 0-1 POR 21:00 16-Jun-06 Hanover MEX 0-0 ANG 21:00 17-Jun-06 Frankfurt POR 2-0 IRN 15:00 21-Jun-06 Gelsenkirchen POR v MEX 16:00 21-Jun-06 Leipzig IRN v ANG 16:00 Source - Yahoo __________________

21st May 2006, 03:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
ZexyZahid Staff Member Member Since: May 2005 National Team: Pakistan	I would say Mexico and Portugal would go from this group to the second round. The match Mexico and Portugal is the last, so by then they should make sure that this isn't a decisive match. __________________

21st May 2006, 03:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
ZexyZahid Staff Member Member Since: May 2005 National Team: Pakistan	Mexico are ranked fourth now in the world, but I think if they play some friendlies against European countries, they will drop some positions Next match they will play is against France, so that's something to look forward too. Rankings: http://www.fifa.com/en/mens/statisti...y-2006,00.html __________________

21st May 2006, 05:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
The Spin Staff member AKA: Chez Member Since: Sep 2005 Location: Manchester, England National Team: England Domestic Team: Lancashire	USA are only 5th as they play the Carribean sides and Canada. Tough... __________________

22nd May 2006, 07:37 AM	#8 (permalink)
aussie1st Administrator AKA: King Sylvester Member Since: Dec 2003 Location: Auckland National Team: Australia Domestic Team: NSW Blues	Strange world rankings to say the least. But we should have a better ranking after the WC. Portugal should definitely go through and Mexico shouldn't have any problems getting through. __________________

22nd May 2006, 04:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
usy Banned AKA: Dope. Member Since: May 2005 National Team: Pakistan Domestic Team: Lancashire CCC	Go Iran, lets do it, Portugal would win in this group anyway.

22nd May 2006, 04:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
gold639 National Board President Member Since: Sep 2004	This one's the easiest group I think. Mexico and Portugal to go through easily.

22nd May 2006, 05:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
The Spin Staff member AKA: Chez Member Since: Sep 2005 Location: Manchester, England National Team: England Domestic Team: Lancashire	Id agree with most people so far, Portugal and Mexico to go through in some order. Iran and Angola just arnt strong enough. __________________

22nd May 2006, 06:09 PM	#12 (permalink)
usy Banned AKA: Dope. Member Since: May 2005 National Team: Pakistan Domestic Team: Lancashire CCC	Iran have been Asia Cup champs 3 times in a row, I know they are not strong enough but you never say, remember Bangladesh Beating Aussies.

22nd May 2006, 10:09 PM	#13 (permalink)
aussie1st Administrator AKA: King Sylvester Member Since: Dec 2003 Location: Auckland National Team: Australia Domestic Team: NSW Blues	There is hope for Iran as Portugal have been known not to be at their peak in the WC. On paper you would say what everyone else has been saying. But it only takes one off day by Portugal or Mexico and the other two could qualify. __________________

23rd May 2006, 01:46 AM	#14 (permalink)
Hariz International Captain Member Since: Jun 2005 Location: Berlin,Germany National Team: Pakistan	I would like to see Iran perform and for the likes of Ali Karimi to shine in the tournament. They are a kind of team like Greece of Euro 04 in this tournament and will be looking cause upsets..... __________________ My BLIC Downloads

3rd June 2006, 01:38 PM	#15 (permalink)
cric_craze County Captain Member Since: Apr 2006 Location: Canada National Team: Pakistan Domestic Team: Karachi	u can never count out Iran they are currently playing good right now soo ....... __________________ ]

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