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Sector7G
Joined: 24 May 2008
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 Posted: Sun Jun 30, 2013 4:52 pm Post subject: #1 Spain loses to 22nd ranked team in Confederations Cup |
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Yeah, I know Brazil is not just any team, but that's my point.
Admit it....did you know Brazil was ranked that low?
I would have bet, and lost, $500 bucks that Brazil was in the top ten, at the very least.
The protesters will be dancing in the street tonight! |
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Sector7G
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jvalmer
Joined: 06 Jun 2003
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| Posted: Sun Jun 30, 2013 5:38 pm Post subject: Re: #1 Spain loses to 22nd ranked team in Confederations Cup |
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| Sector7G wrote: |
| Admit it....did you know Brazil was ranked that low? |
I knew... it's because of all the friendlies they've been playing since they are guaranteed a world cup spot. One of the reasons they decided to not have the WC champ guaranteed in a spot since 2006 (I believe). |
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aq8knyus
Joined: 28 Jul 2010
Location: London
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| Posted: Sun Jun 30, 2013 7:18 pm Post subject: |
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| Also rankings are not to be trusted, when it comes to a an actual competition your track record in friendlies and the odd qualifier don't really matter. Plus things like home advantage have a huge impact, just ask England or South Korea. |
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catman
Joined: 18 Jul 2004
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| Posted: Sun Jun 30, 2013 9:25 pm Post subject: |
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| Wouldn't surprise me if this turns out to be the final next year. |
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