FIFA World Cup 2014

[Yoki_IsTheName]

Close for Wayne Rooney. Dangerously close.

Italy has to hold on. Even with the lead, England is getting their chances.

[KGs Knee]

Wow, Rooney....

Not like him to miss that.

Italy still looking quite weak in the back, seem disorganized.

[Who]

Oh god, De Rossi is a fabulous player. His passing ability is remarkable for a player who does so much defensive work and is so intelligent tactically as two-way player.

[SHAQATTACK]

Yawn

[KGs Knee]

Oh god, De Rossi is a fabulous player. His passing ability is remarkable for a player who does so much defensive work and is so intelligent tactically as two-way player.

Yeah, the Italian's really have a brilliant attack.  The passing and finishing is top notch.  But the defense just seems so weak.

Catenaccio this is not.

[Who]

Selfish play by Candreva. Had a man wide and lots of players in the box. Wasted a good position.

[Yoki_IsTheName]

Raheem Sterling is having his way against this Italian squad.

[Yoki_IsTheName]

Andrea Pirlo's FK's are a thing of beauty.

[KGs Knee]

I'll take the 3 points, but Italy must tighten up the back line if the have any aspirations of a long run in this cup.

And Andrea Pirlo, I can't even fathom the day he hangs up his cleats.  So masterful.

[Who]

I was impressed with England.

The movement of their front three with Sturridge, Welbeck and Rooney was better than it has been for a long time against a quality opponent. Sterling was very good behind them. Menacing. Leighton Baines was threatening down the left as well.

I think they still need a little more midfield playing from the spot Jordan Henderson took today. Gerrard moved the ball well but I think they needed another quality passer alongside him to balance out their attacking play.

A lot to like in that performance. Not the result but the performance was pretty good.

[Yoki_IsTheName]

I cant wait to see Japan!

As a Filipino, which national team has not (and may never be) qualified for the WC, I'm rooting heavily on the Asian squads (except Iran, although I got nothing against them).

I think talent wise they can compete, the size disadvantage worries me.

[Yoki_IsTheName]

GOAL for JAPAN!

Keisuke Honda, great first touch, great strike.

[Yoki_IsTheName]

Back to back heading goals from Ivory Coast.

That organized Japan defense has lost all momentum.

[ederson]

I think England needs to drop one of the 4 forwards (Sterling-Rooney-Sturridge-Welbeck) and add a read midfielder. I`d bench Wellbeck fow Willshire.

And Rooney must step up. I`ve read that Messi and Rooney have played 16 WV games and have scored in total ONE goal! That can`t be acceptable!

[PAOBoston]

I cant wait to see Japan!

As a Filipino, which national team has not (and may never be) qualified for the WC, I'm rooting heavily on the Asian squads (except Iran, although I got nothing against them).

I think talent wise they can compete, the size disadvantage worries me.

Well, if it makes you feel better, the Japanese will probably tear Greece a new one. Greece not only has a moron for a coach, they possess probably the slowest and most technically inept midfield at the tournament I fully expect the Japanese to run circles around them.