Group A: Germany, Costa Rica, Poland, Ecuador

[Scaly piscine]

How predictable was that late goal off a cross... Jammy sods.

 

[luckyeddie]

My take - jam has nothing to do with it. Germany just kept going, and going.

How anyone can say that they were lucky after they had hit the bar twice in a second is beyond me.

 

[Pedro Delgado]

Poland's World Cup over already bar the shouting. Still, they've got their pride, and some nice flavoured vodka, it's all a Pole needs to get on in life.

 

[Magrat Garlick]

Wow. Another lovely game. Am beginning to be a Germany supporter in this cup.

 

[BoyBrumby]

Never write off Jerry.

Personally I'm pretty mystified why Poland seemed to be content with a draw. If Ecuador beat Costa Rica (as seems probable) they were pretty much out anyway.

 

[Pedro Delgado]

Wow. Another lovely game. Am beginning to be a Germany supporter in this cup.

 

[FaaipDeOiad]

Terrific game there. Poland fought hard and you have to feel a little sorry for them, but Germany played good football and made plenty of chances, and the better team won in the end.

Pretty dire group this one. I'd back Ecuador to take the other spot based on the way they played in game one. They should manage a point at least against Costa Rica, and that's all they'll need now.

 

[Magrat Garlick]

Best smilie use ever.

 

[BoyBrumby]

Terrific game there. Poland fought hard and you have to feel a little sorry for them, but Germany played good football and made plenty of chances, and the better team won in the end.

Pretty dire group this one. I'd back Ecuador to take the other spot based on the way they played in game one. They should manage a point at least against Costa Rica, and that's all they'll need now.

Probably, but not necessarily. With a draw Costa Rica could still progress if they beat Poland & Germany beat Ecuador.

 

[FaaipDeOiad]

Probably, but not necessarily. With a draw Costa Rica could still progress if they beat Poland & Germany beat Ecuador.

Yeah, just realised that after I hit post.

 

[Blaze]

Wonderful finish to a frustrating game for me. I needed Germany to win as part of a bet I had going so when they finally scored I was very happy..

 

[GIMH]

Poland could still go through if the following results happen

Costa Rica and germany both beat Ecuador
Poland beat Costa Rica

I'm hoping for a Costa Rica win later, just to keep the group alive

 

[Blaze]

Yeah I want Costa Rica to win as well..

Poland don't deserve to get through.. They paid for not being up for their first game.

 

[GIMH]

I think they underestimated Ecuador personally

 

[luckyeddie]

Congratulations to the BBC:

1 min: Ecuador's record at altitude was said to be the reason behind their good record in qualifying and right from the kick off they are looking to hit the high ball to the front men.

 

[Scaly piscine]

Important 3rd goal from Ecuador there, means that a draw against Germany is enough for Ecuador to top the group.

 

[GIMH]

Which increases the likelihood of Germany getting thrown out of their own party very early by the World Champions-elect, England

 

[dontcloseyoureyes]

Ecuador are a great side to watch.

 

[Steulen]

Which increases the likelihood of Germany getting thrown out of their own party very early by the World Champions-elect, England

Keep dreaming. It means England out in round 2.

 

[aussie]

i hope Germany defeat Ecuador at least by a two goal margin since i don't want England to come up againts the germans in the round of 16 even though i think we would beat them.