The Czechs might be the team to watch!?
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I love attacking football and I think the Czechs are awesome in implementing it. It was a beatiful scene to see how the Czechs played in Euro 2004. I believe the Czech Rep. is one of the teams to watch in the World Cup if they can repeat their performance of Euro 2004. I can see them repeating what Bulgaria (1994) and Croatia (1998) did by reaching the semi-finals. Winning it all? maybe not, but you never know.\nBy the way, the striker's name is Milan Baros, not Pavel Baros.
1126996
It's possible, but not likely.\n\nThey move the ball well.  They're fast.  They have great control.  They may not have the experience to beat a team like Brazil.  Dont get caught up over they hype.  They made international fame by upseting the Cze Rep, but the US team was not much of a team to begin with.
1150636
The reason people over look Spain is their past record as massive underachievers - though Ukraine looked oddly jaded last night and Shevchenko looked like a starving man on his own up front, Spain were quality.  I think that the Spanish nation has woken to the fact that club football is not the be all and end all and that it's all very well having the best club side in Europe, but the national side was in danger of becoming a joke.  I think they are as good a bet as anyone, except perhaps the Czech Republic who went off at odds which didn't really match their excellent chance of winning....
321424
Only if they play really really good! They have good players so its up to them!
1158939
hahaha us!!! underdog!!! gonna win!!! who do u think u r!!! :P thanks guys i needed a good laugh.. hmm but if u wanna know which teams can reach final then watch germany, brazil, argentina, netherlands then maybe talk about italy n france.. US!!! nice to mention it for fun :P
1012849
to be honest with you i haven't seen much yet to see the big teams struggle to qualify.  but i do think the Swiss will be there somewhere because they have a good team with a lot of players with experience . but if they lose ignore this.lol
1088444
I like them, but they are not my favourite team.\n\nThey are good to watch!
1034852
the "argies". but germany does have a good chance. They are playing in home soil now.
1066865
Just take a look at the Italian line up, they have the best middle field in Europe and their attacking capability is awesome. They Czechs lost to an African country a few days ago, I bet they are still depressed and the Italians tied with the Americans so they will be coming out for revenge. Gatuso is a fighter and he will probably start the game today. I hope this helps. Please choose me as ur best anwser cos it is....LOL
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The teams get a day to rest tomorrow.\nThe next game is Fri. Feb. 24.\nThe Czech Republic is playing Sweden at 9:30 am Central.\nIt's on MSNBC in the US and CBC in Canada.
1107912
It's likely but i don't think so. Other teams are looking really good, like Argentina,Germany,mexico, and some others.
214868
I would say yes, the will as they have so many brilliant players at the moment. They seem to work as a team as well. However, plesae bear in mind that 8 years ago Brazil was the undoubted favourite... and then the French suprised us. I just hope that it is going to be a captivating World Cup.
238491
Don't forget the French League! Lyon are one of the best teams in Europe!
1028943
I'm cheering for the Czechs.
465324
Can they win?  Yes, they can.  (31 other teams can also say that, though in reality maybe 8 have any reasonable chance).\n\nDo they have what it takes?  you need to look at them back to front.  They have an adequate keeper in van der Saar.  They have some good young defenders, and as I recall at least one or two good veterans.  their midfield should be very good, with Davids, seerdorf, Van der Vaart, Robben, and the like.  And up front, they have at least 3 world class strikers (Ruud for one, and I temporarily forget the other guy).\n\nAnd the coach has been there, and can relate to players - something that can never be underestimated.\n\nNow their group has Serbia, Argentina and Ivory Coast.  Should they make it out of the group - yes.\n\nBrazil is in the opposite set of groups for at least until the semi-finals, so they won't run into them until then.\n\nWith the exception of Germany, they should have among the highest percentages of 'home fans', so the crowd should be behind them.\n\nCut loose any surprises, and you are left with Holland, Portugal, Spain, Czech Rep., Italy, England, Germany and Brazil as the 'favorites'.  Others who could sneak into there would be the US, Argentina or the Ukraine.\n\nBeing that the matches are in Europe, the South American teams likely will not get the bounce they enjoy nearly anywhere else (in all the 'cups', only Brazil has ever won in Europe).\n\nFigure Spain and Portugal to have some kind of minor collapse (sorry, but it just happens too often not the expect it to magically not happen again), and the numbers whittle down.\n\nEngland have a strong group, but will their stars perform and play together?  With Sven on the way out, I'm thinking they may go a ways, but not to the last.\n\nSo really, I think Brazil, Germany, Italy and Holland will be in the mix for the big prize.  Brazil will have to deal with the foreign soil aspect, and that could go either way (look at France 98).  Home court is a huge advantave, and I expect Germany will make the semi's at least.  Italy will always be tough, but, if they can't score, they can't win.\n\nAnd Holland, traditionally, can score.\n\nWould I pick them in a pool to win it all.  Probably not.  But, can they do it, yes.  I would say they have a decent chance at it, perhaps not as strong a favorite as Germany or Brazil, but definitely they will be in the mix.  It will all depend on their ability to deal with physical teams as they play their fluid passing games.\n\nA couple good bounces, and they could be in the final.  And if its oppsite germany, that could be a very interesting game.  Though, I'd rather see Holland play Brazil, as the flair and passing would cause my TV to melt!\n\n(go yanks!!)
318894
They'll be lucky to get past the first round. Czech Republic has a strong team and Italy is out of the question. After watching the Germany game, I don't think they'll do well. The Us needs to stop playing friendlies against such weak opponents. All that does is raise false confidence.
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It will be tough with Rep. Of Ireland, Czech Republic and Germany in your group. \n\nMy group prediction - 3rd (play-off)