IRELAND V COLOMBIA,,,.....2pm Thursday 29th

RAAAY says on May 28, 2008, 20:51:

hic....hic.....hic

.........Its useless to argue with ignorance

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robi666 says on May 28, 2008, 21:05:

It's funny how a burn out Italian trainer (Trapattoni) can still steal top money in a third world (ok, speaking of football) country like Ireland.
Ok... we'll meet at Cris' sport bar and see what happens...

"I am a citizen of the most beautiful nation on earth. A nation whose laws are harsh yet simple, a nation that never cheats, which is immense and without borders, where life is lived in the present."

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coffee beaner says on May 28, 2008, 21:14:

I'm sure Colombia will win.... I say Colombia 2-0 Ireland, Falcao and Mcnelly Torres will score. Btw, is Keane and Duff playing for Ireland tomorrow?

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jcgd77 says on May 29, 2008, 02:44:

Ireland is like the Bolivia of South America in terms of football so I would not be so optimistic!!

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nuts_junior says on May 29, 2008, 04:26:

Ya it looks like Keane and Duff are playing but its McGeady that Colombia should be worried about..he's been unstoppable for Celtic this year.

Is there going to be any football played in Medellin over the summer? I'm going to be there for a few months and wouldn't mind seeing a few games

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RAAAY says on May 29, 2008, 04:35:

Ohhh......the Bolovia .........??????????..............You obviously don't follow international soccer very much...................

Teams across the globe quake in their boots at the thought of facing the gallant Irish on the pitch.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,The Brazilians, English , Italians etc etc have been known to suffer severe bouts of diiareia prior to each encounter. Nations, far and wide, only pray thar they are not subjected to humiliation on a grand scale.

In light of your statements, I have contacted the coach and instructed him to win by 3-0. I don't know if he understood me, as the dope can't speak English. He kept muttering something about spagetti and Vino roja............We'll see.

This clash between the hapless Colombians and the gallant Irish will take place on English soil................where Irish armies have won many victories on the battlefield in the past.

As it is only 6.30am here in Medellin, it is a bit early for Guinness, so I am getting into match form with a little chilled Pilsen in my corn flakes. I imagine the team will be doing the same.

I shall be standing a round of drinkeeees every time the Irish score. Let's hope it's not 10-0.

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jcgd77 says on May 29, 2008, 04:40:

Yeahhhhh Keep on dreaming ,,,,and because I follow international football I can tell !!! hahahha

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RAAAY says on May 29, 2008, 07:31:

I just got back from breakfast. It's amazing the scene on the streets of Medellin this morning. Throngs of people are bedecked in the Colombian colours as they head off to work. Taxis and cars, of all shapes and hues are flying the Colombian flag. I spotted quite a few with the Irish tricolour.....and a lot of people wearing the Irish team shirt.

Most businesses have closed for the day. This is a really important match. Excitment is high and you can see the tension etched on the faces of many Colombians. Lines have begun to form outside the bars and pubs. You can hear the sound of the Irish National Anthem being sung from many parts of Medellin. The Irish supporters are indeed out in force for this mammoth encounter.

Just looking at the many Paisa beauties, dressed in the bright green colours of Ireland, would make a fella homesick. The Paisa girls bear a striking resemblance to Irish girls, their low-cut t-shirts and exposed mid-riff, those beautifull figures..........it's so hard to tell the difference between a Paisa and an Irish lassie.

I spoke briefly with the Irish team captain by telephone. He tells me that most of the team have only mild hangovers, so he is confident of victory. I expressed concern that two of the mid-fielders have broken legs and will be playing in full leg casts. He assured me that this, along with the fact that the Irish goal keeper has only one arm, should not pose a significant problem.

I tried to get in to the Pit Stop Hostal, to watch the match on their bank of enormous HDTV screens, but it is already stuffed with revellers. So it's off to Champions Bar on 80 to slum it with Chris. I will report later after Ireland score the first couple of goals.


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viajero123 says on May 29, 2008, 07:43:

Any updates of how the fixture is going? Can one see it in the US?

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RAAAY says on May 29, 2008, 07:47:

5 hours until kick off..............The Irish team are in a pub having a liquid lunch.

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viajero123 says on May 29, 2008, 07:50:

Thought it was at 2pm UK time. Anyone know where to see this game in the US?

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romy says on May 29, 2008, 07:56:

"Teams across the globe quake in their boots at the thought of facing the gallant Irish on the pitch"
maybe 5 years ago when the chanting of 'Kean-o' would shake the stadium in Dublin... nowadays the leprechauns are just a pest

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Mononoke28 says on May 29, 2008, 08:24:

I'm with viajero, does anyone know if it will be televised in the US?

Diana

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romy says on May 29, 2008, 08:39:

http://myp2p.eu/broadcast.php?matchid=12880&part=sports

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Noelito40 says on May 29, 2008, 09:07:

We may not have had much luck with our Eurovision entry, but I reckon we are going to stuff Locolombia 2-1 today!!!

If anyone wants to wartch it online go to http://livefooty.doctor-serv.com/

Noelito

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coffee beaner says on May 29, 2008, 09:37:

Nuts_Junior in Medellin there will be semifinals of Colombian futbol until mid June with the Copa Mustang 1, The teams playing in the city are Envigado and Medellin... On July 12th Victor Aristizabal will be having his retirement game here in Medellin, with all the Colombian legendary players and supposedly Maradona will be attending. That will be all in football here in Medellin until July 22 when the Copa Mustang 2 starts again.

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romy says on May 29, 2008, 09:52:

I think Medellin is going to be in the final... at least they should be instead of Chico.

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morphus says on May 29, 2008, 09:58:

If the Irish team is having a liquid lunch they better have a powdered dinner before the game if they want to win.

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nuts_junior says on May 29, 2008, 11:18:

Cheers coffee_beaner, is it difficult to get tickets for the retirement game or do you just turn up on the day? I saw Maradona at a Boca Juniors game 2 years ago and thousands of people stayed on for about 15 - 20 mins after the game just to watch him dance in the stands....an absolute nutter if ever i saw one

I think Ireland's liquid lunch days ended when Keano started throwing hissy-fits, for the best really as people got a bit sick of seeing people like ray houghton running down the wing panting like a dog after eating too many burgers the day before

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nuts_junior says on May 29, 2008, 11:37:

My mistake.....Duff is out with a sinus infection (read hangover!)

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Simon says on May 29, 2008, 11:47:

I hope we kick their green asses!!!

"Tu vas a ver, llegaras a mi edad y veras que Colombia seguira igual"-----Simon Sr.

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nuts_junior says on May 29, 2008, 12:12:

it only took 3 mins!

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romy says on May 29, 2008, 12:15:

that was terrible

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Simon says on May 29, 2008, 12:20:

DAMN! Como siempre!

"Tu vas a ver, llegaras a mi edad y veras que Colombia seguira igual"-----Simon Sr.

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webmanco says on May 29, 2008, 12:22:

http://www.golgolgol.net/

...A yo, déjenme queto y no me jodan má! ...

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romy says on May 29, 2008, 12:25:

Colombia is playing so well too, just can't get that ball in from so many chances

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slguy says on May 29, 2008, 12:35:

"Colombia is playing so well too, just can't get that ball in from so many chances"

see, this subtlety escapes us gringos. we define playing well by scoring....;)

Before you throw me out, make sure I pay my bar tab

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Simon says on May 29, 2008, 12:36:

VAMOS, PATRIA, VAMOSSSS!!!!

Kick those leprechaun's asses!!

"Tu vas a ver, llegaras a mi edad y veras que Colombia seguira igual"-----Simon Sr.

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romy says on May 29, 2008, 12:39:

slguy you don't have to show off your ignorance in all topics

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slguy says on May 29, 2008, 12:42:

why not, romy? it's what i do best.

at least there's a glimmer of a sense of humor in mine - even if it escapes you.

Before you throw me out, make sure I pay my bar tab

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coffee beaner says on May 29, 2008, 13:12:

nuts_junior, tickets for the retirement game won't go on sell for another week or so.... If Maradona, Veron, Cafu come to play the game I'm sure the stadium will be sold out within weeks. As far as the game Colombia entered the game sleeping but now they are playing better... I haven't seen much of Ireland aside from the goal, we'll see what happens in the second half.

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nuts_junior says on May 29, 2008, 14:48:

Was that Colombia's full strength team? They played pretty football but seemed to lack an edge up front when Ireland defended tighter in the second half. Freddy Guarin seemed impressive. Never seen him before but he controlled a lot of the play for Colombia...I'd say a lot of clubs will be looking at him a bit closer.

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rocinante says on May 29, 2008, 15:00:

No pues!

This was a friendly and Julio didn't play.

"World economic indicators point to a democrat winning 2008. It will surely be Obama. Peso 1400 by November" Feb 5, 2008

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coffee beaner says on May 29, 2008, 15:40:

Not only Julio, but no Zuniga, no Aquivaldo Mosquera, no Tressor Moreno, no Jaime Castrillon, no Wason Renteria, no Rodallega and no Aldo Leao Ramirez.... regardless I think the team played very well even without these players.

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romy says on May 29, 2008, 15:56:

No, the starting forwards ARE Edixon and Falcao and the offensive midfielder is Macnelly. Just that Falcao's goal drought from river kept up with him on the nats. Sanchez is the starting defensive mid... perhaps Amaya comes in for Guarin on a full side and Totono comes in for Escobar. The backline could easily be used by Pinto but it does seem like Armero will be the starting left back. Bustos and Zuniga is a big debate for starting right back, as Zuniga has much more offensiv and defensive quality, however Bustos' freekick taking ability has been fundamental to the early success of the team in qualifying. The center backs is a lovely 3 horse race for two spots as Perea, Zapata, and Mosquera are all quality and I might sneek in and say world class. R. Zapata isn't too far away from Julio for gk, the goal today was not his fault at all.

I liked the way Colombia played today, I'm hoping our strikers get going otherwise it is time to look at a guy like Rodallega that is tearing it apart in Mexico. And also Macnelly needs help in the generating of play so hopefully Totono can fill this gap or David Ferreira is also an option (instead of Escobar who is a good athlete but needs work on technique).

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kat1 (Moderator) says on May 29, 2008, 16:00:

who won?

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rocinante says on May 29, 2008, 16:06:

0-1 Irlandia

No vi el partido. Solo sé que Julio no jugaba. Por eso nada mas es importante, para mi.

"World economic indicators point to a democrat winning 2008. It will surely be Obama. Peso 1400 by November" Feb 5, 2008

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romy says on May 29, 2008, 16:09:

entonces no sabes mucho de la seleccion o los jugadores Colombianos...

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kat1 (Moderator) says on May 29, 2008, 16:13:

i didn't see the game, i don't like football

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romy says on May 29, 2008, 16:27:

kat- I was referring to rocinante, if you are referring to my comment..

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rocinante says on May 29, 2008, 16:27:

Según Ud.

"World economic indicators point to a democrat winning 2008. It will surely be Obama. Peso 1400 by November" Feb 5, 2008

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romy says on May 29, 2008, 16:29:

que tiene que ver que Julio no jugo?? El es 1a y Zapata es 1b... mas bien preocupese de porque jugo Elvis en ves que Armero que ahi la diferencia si es grande. Ademas el gol no tuvo que ver con la actuacion de Zapata, fue un errorsote de Perea y despues Elvis.

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slguy says on May 29, 2008, 16:36:

"i didn't see the game, i don't like football"

careful, kat! romy'll accuse you of ignorance for not liking his game.

my prediction of his firstyear medschool grades? A in "I Am God 101"

Before you throw me out, make sure I pay my bar tab

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coffee beaner says on May 29, 2008, 16:48:

romy, actually the starting forward with Falcao is Wason Renteria and not Edixon, so far in the Qualifiers Renteria has been the starter. I also don't understand the reason for having players like Vallejo, Elvis Gonzalez and Anchico in the National team, ohh yea "la rosca de Pinto". Lets not forget the future goal keeper of the National team David Ospina, who seems to not exist for Pinto.

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fecherklyn says on May 29, 2008, 16:51:

But where is the initiator of this thread?

Nothing has been heard from him since the start of the match......was it after 3 minutes?

I suggest RAAAAY must be the sublime optimist, confident a 1 goal lead after 3 minutes would suffice against a toothless Colombian side.....and hence, we may hear from him tomorrow when the effects of his celebrations have disappeared, or

.....????? He became an irishman bereft of words.....very improbable!

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jcgd77 says on May 30, 2008, 02:01:

Anyways, Colombia showed a lot more arguments to win and deserved the victory much more than Ireland, Colombia did much more to win.

Besides the Irish goal was not even a nice goal, pure luck!!

But fair enough!! everyone is allowed to think their own team is the best, that is what football is all about!!

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webmanco says on May 30, 2008, 06:26:

IRELAND just got lucky

...A yo, déjenme queto y no me jodan má! ...

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RAAAY says on May 30, 2008, 06:39:

Hic.............ohhhhhh.................me f****in head..............where am I......???


LUCK.........???............holy shit.....Luck is an understatement...............it's great to win any game, but luck played a huge part.....especially in the shitty goal..........it does signal that Ireland's chances of qualifying for the world cup, are at least possible again. Ireland did play well and being able to compete well against a side like Colombia, is heartining.

Where's my Tylenol...??


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webmanco says on May 30, 2008, 06:45:

De igual forma Felicitaciones, cómo decimos aquí el que no los hace (goles) los ve hacer. Bueno también se dice ganarón de pura chimba, es decir de pura suerte :-)


Foto AP


Mayo 30 de 2008

A Colombia le falló la puntería y perdió 1-0 contra Irlanda en amistoso disputado en Londres


Robbie Keane marcó para el equipo irlandés. El encuentro hizo parte de la preparación del equipo para el juego del próximo 14 de junio en Lima, frente a Perú.

Aunque Colombia controló el partido, y tuvo el balón en su poder
la mayor parte del tiempo, fue el conjunto irlandés que dirige el
italiano Giovanni Trappatoni la que sacó ventaja en el marcador, sin mostrar un gran trabajo ofensivo.

Articulo completo
http://www.eltiempo.com/deportes/futbol/fubolcolombiano/noticias/ARTIC...

...A yo, déjenme queto y no me jodan má! ...

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MitchAlvarez says on May 30, 2008, 10:51:

viva colombia hp!!!!!!!!! ya viene la eliminatoria y esa es la que hay que jugar con guevas pues.


kat miamorsito....... not all women like soccer. pero sabes que las que van a los partiditos todas hermosas con sus camiseticas y chorsitos....se ven tan lindas. very distracting too :)

"Ingrid callate la jeta!! Stay in France"

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larumberainglesa says on May 30, 2008, 12:08:

Hello! I was there right behind the goal with the locolombians. My first ever footie match so very exciting. Even though Ireland won the Colombians made the most noise of all (well my husband mostly!) Was great to see.

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