Brad

We will have to disagree about that. They played very well and aside from the Spain game, it was the best half of football we’ve seen so far. However, their second half wasn’t on the same level. I think they are better than the other two but we’ll see.

What about Mexico? Their first half was very good.

He says he has no idea. I assume they don’t put the Gazzette together but send the info to a third party, Tumblr, I suppose.

They are no points for style. They got the three points and that’s what counts.

Let me send an email to Scott, asking why people need to use Tumblr.

I must have jinxed them. Saved at the end.

You guys must be happy with the start so far

Unfortunately, I missed the Brasil game although it couldn’t have topped the Mexico game. I thought the ref did a great job in letting the players play. It’s shaping up as a very good tournament.

An historic win. I was convinced until the whistle that Germany would score. Opening matches are not kind to WC Champs.

Terrific match so far. Hard to say who’s better, even though Mexico has the lead.

I can't disagree with you that they were a better team but I have a distaste for their players (and the country generally). I hope they're taught a lesson in their next match

An annoying loss by the Tico to a team whose players are extremely annoying.

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That’s an album cover you wouldn’t see today.

Who was the Real Girl from Ipanema? The ‘Girl’ from Ipanema

He has missed five of his ten PKs. I’m sure he’s not too happy that CR showed him up. The Croatia Nigeria match was a bit droll although by that time I’d probably seen enough for the day.

I wonder how many they sold.

I definitely messed up his name!

Very but Schimichel was very good. Iceland did its thing. A disappointing tie for Argentina. Hopefully tomorrow is a better day for Latin trans.

It’s possible — and I’m speculating — that the Blue Note has BN’s permission. It’s also possible that the club doesn’t need BN’s permission because they’re involved in different classes of trade.

This I agree with. If you weren’t rooting for either team, you saw a sensational match, with a little of everything. Tomorrow is an early day in the States. France Australia starts at 5am. Not sure I will make that, though.

Not at all as this is the WC and I am for Spain although the people in Barcelona or Cataluña probably cheered the tie because they like it when the national team does poorly.

A disappointing tie. Pique cost them the match. Looks like both are positioned to pass through.

Yes, will do.

I have a feeling they were hoping to get a point without using him. I’d be surprised not to see him in their next match.