2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup

[Pharaoh]

Round of 16 match-ups are set:

05/10 10:30 Spain - Italy
05/10 14:00 Paraguay - Korea Republic
06/10 10:30 Ghana - South Africa
06/10 14:00 Egypt - Costa Rica
06/10 14:00 Hungary - Czech Republic
07/10 10:30 Brazil - Uruguay
07/10 10:30 Venezuela - United Arab Emirates
07/10 14:00 Germany - Nigeria

[EKBATAN]

wow look how far uae has made it

[Farhad-7]

wow look how far uae has made it

uae are the u-20 asian champs so no surprise.

[Pharaoh]

England are the only European team not to make it to the knockout stages. They couldn't even beat assholes Uzbekistan

[The Joker]

^Yeah I saw it. 1-1 only!!!

[Neema Juelzzz]

cant wait til the u17 world cup i actually think iran can finish top 4

[DRCha]

What a relief! South Korea made it through from the bottom of the group to second place!




But I wish the US got through with Korea.
Oh well. I like the German team also.

[Pharaoh]

^

I've been impressed with the Korean team man. Egypt played a few friendlies with them before this tournament so I've watched them a few times now. I think you can upset Paraguay!

[DRCha]

^

I think this is the best Korean U-20 team since the 1983 U-20 World Cup. It will be a great upset if our team wins because the earlier Korean teams have lost to Paraguay twice before.

I like how Egypt plays quickly and confidentally. The match against Paraguay could've been a tie. Egypt is certainly top of the group.

[EKBATAN]

italy just beat spain 3-1 anyone got the goals??


im so jealous of these other countries who progress while our country keeps going down everyday

[Pharaoh]

Huge upset. Spain was the favorite to win the tournament. Apparently Spain went down to 10 men but I'm not sure when. Italy saved a penalty from Spain with 5 minutes left that would have tied it at 2. Congrats to Italy. Here are the highlights:

[EKBATAN]

^^^ thanx man, seemed like a good game


i wonder where is Macheda?? he's like 18 and plays for man u....created a good buzz last year, he scored everytime he came in or assisted...so its strange that a player like him is not on the national team

[Pharaoh]

^^^ thanx man, seemed like a good game


i wonder where is Macheda?? he's like 18 and plays for man u....created a good buzz last year, he scored everytime he came in or assisted...so its strange that a player like him is not on the national team

I believe the coach chose an entirely Italy-based squad bro. Not sure of the reasoning behind it, perhaps continuity.

[Pharaoh]

^
I think this is the best Korean U-20 team since the 1983 U-20 World Cup. It will be a great upset if our team wins because the earlier Korean teams have lost to Paraguay twice before.
I like how Egypt plays quickly and confidentally. The match against Paraguay could've been a tie. Egypt is certainly top of the group.

You did it! And made me look good in the process since I predicted a Korea win in this and other forums . Congrats

[DRCha]

You did it! And made me look good in the process since I predicted a Korea win in this and other forums . Congrats

Thanks!
You know a lot of teams. Many Koreans thought their team would barely win, not win by 3 goals.



Korea is on a roll!