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Sorry I'm late on the game, its early for me :) England up 1-0 at half!
England vs Paraguay: England Up 1-0 at Half!
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the performance of the England football team during their match against Paraguay, focusing on the game's dynamics, player decisions, and coaching strategies. Participants express their views on the match's quality, individual player performances, and the implications for future games.
Discussion Character
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Main Points Raised
- Some participants note that England was leading 1-0 at halftime but express dissatisfaction with the overall quality of the game.
- Others argue that Paraguay improved in the second half but lacked finishing ability.
- A participant questions the decision to substitute Owen, suggesting it was a poor choice by the coach, Sven Eriksson.
- Some express frustration with the team's defensive strategy in the latter part of the game, indicating it could lead to problems in future matches.
- There are mixed feelings about Beckham's performance, with some criticizing his play while others acknowledge his contribution to the goal.
- One participant suggests that the heat affected the players' performance, particularly in the second half.
- Another participant expresses a belief that England had the game under control and was confident they would not concede a goal.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally disagree on the effectiveness of the team's performance and the coaching decisions made during the match. There is no consensus on whether the team's strategy was appropriate or if the players performed to their potential.
Contextual Notes
Some participants mention the impact of player fitness, particularly regarding Owen's condition, and how it may have influenced coaching decisions. There are also references to the match's environmental conditions affecting gameplay.
Who May Find This Useful
Fans of football, analysts interested in game strategy, and those following the performance of national teams in international tournaments may find this discussion relevant.
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Gokul43201
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Paraguay's playing much better in the second half...but seem to lack the finishing touch.
Notice that Rooney's listed as a sub. There's a chance he'll get to play against Sweden or Trinidad.
Notice that Rooney's listed as a sub. There's a chance he'll get to play against Sweden or Trinidad.
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Anttech
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They won, only just tho.. Why in the name did Sven take off Owen??
Roney may play against Sweden, but he won't again Trinidad, there is no point...
Roney may play against Sweden, but he won't again Trinidad, there is no point...
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Just some guy
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Great team, shame about the coach. What was Erikkson thinking? Let's put pressure on Paraguay by taking off a striker?
Blech.
Blech.
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heartless
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1:0 for Englad afaik.
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BobG
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This was a pretty lackluster game. Both teams looked like they had a better place to be - like maybe in the shade. Tough time of day to play, I guess.
I, too, was shocked by Sven's decision to pull Owen. Doesn't he know I have Owen picked for the 'Golden Boot'?
I, too, was shocked by Sven's decision to pull Owen. Doesn't he know I have Owen picked for the 'Golden Boot'?
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Owen with the golden boot, sounds unlikely.
A couple of great shots right on target by Lampard (great player).
A couple of great shots right on target by Lampard (great player).
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Reshma
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Attack of the Clowns!
Beckham (Super Clown) and co. failed to impress anyone yesterday. I wouldn't brag much about that self-goal . On the whole, the match was simply pathetic!
Beckham (Super Clown) and co. failed to impress anyone yesterday. I wouldn't brag much about that self-goal . On the whole, the match was simply pathetic!
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rhj23
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not many (any?) people were bragging..
we started promisingly but spent the last 60+ mins sitting in our own half, and the last 15 in our own box! we'll have a shock in the next round against any half-decent team - we were lucky that paraguay were misfiring too
we started promisingly but spent the last 60+ mins sitting in our own half, and the last 15 in our own box! we'll have a shock in the next round against any half-decent team - we were lucky that paraguay were misfiring too
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Reshma said:
I agree the heat is the only excuse for the second half performance where England just sat back, it was just a good job a luck lustre performance was enough and that Paraguay didn't seem to want to take the match to England either, I could of quite happilly missed this game.
Beckhams goal was a bit lucky but had the Defender not been in that precise position, England would have scored anyway, with a precision free kick like that, you make your own luck.
Don't forget Owen was injured pre world cup and Sven may have wanted to rest him as he doesn't feel he's 100% match fit, don't know? That said I don't think Owen was particularly happy about it and had Paraguay levelled or even won Sven would be on the wrack right now, as it is Owen will be back on Thursday well rested, who knows maybe in hind sight it will appear inspired?
Lampard was man of the match for me, if only because I woke up when his precision shooting provoked great saves from the goalkeeper, the rest of the time I was dozing
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The Victory is all that really matters, I would like to think that England had the game well under control, at no point did i think that paraguay where ever going to score, and i think Sven was confident enough in the beleif that we wherent going to concede that he told the players to take it easy and rest for thursday.
I hope.
I hope.
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