*** The official NZ v Slovakia thread ***

[Simster]

I'm sure NZ will come to a STANDSTILL tonight as Ryan Nelson and his boys go into this game - surely their best chance of a first WC point.


Come on All Whites.

 

[Kinky Gerbil]

I am hoping a game like this will kick off some flair at this world cup.

Both teams will think they can win and will go for it.

 

[Southwick_Seagull]

Where's the unofficial NZ v Slovakia thread?

Oh and it'll be 0-0

 

[mcshane in the 79th]

Think it may be a stinker along the lines of Algeria Slovenia with two teams too scared to lose. On the other hand it could be an absolute thriller. I'll say 3-3

 

[Trigger]

I have to be cheering for New Zealand in this one, hopefully they can pull off a bit of a shock, serves Slovakia right for leaving out Brezovan!

 

[Marshy]

12.30 ko ?

 

[1066familyman]

0-0

My glass is no longer half full but, alas, half empty

 

[Simster]

I hope GUS is watching this one. How FLAIR would it be if we could sign one of the NZ part-timer postman types after the WC?

And of course it gives all the sweaties another chance to desperately appear relevant in this World Cup, what with the St Andrews cross appearing in their flag if you look very very very closely indeed.

 

[Trigger]

On a side note, I'm looking forward to seeing Oceania's NUMBER 1 team in action!

 

[Man of Harveys]

The most (in the nicest possible way) unpreposessing teams in world cups often serve up the most entertaining fare. Or they don't. 2-0 to Slovakia for me.

 

[sam86]

This could be a CRACKER...





























Maybe.

 

[Dizzle.]

12.30 ko ?

Sure is. Prepare for some serious Shane SMELTZ goalage.

 

[Trufflehound]

Slovakia: Purveyors of the world's finest-looking women...

New Zealand: Purveyors of the world's finest sheep, and some Lord of the Rings bollocks.

I know who I'll be supporting...

 

[Trigger]

I hope Winston Reid is playing, Winston, a true New Zealand name!

They do have one of the best kids in the game though in Chris Wood, hope he gets a chance!

 

[1066familyman]

The most (in the nicest possible way) unpreposessing teams in world cups often serve up the most entertaining fare. Or they don't. 2-0 to Slovakia for me.

My thoughts exactly which is why I'm constantly bemused by people who "only watch the England or the big games" and mock the prospect of games such as we're about to witness. Must confess I'm beginning to flag this time around though.

Please GOD help strengthen my faith in the worlds greatest sporting event and make me feel just like a kid all over again.

f*** it !, did I say 0-0 ?.......I meant

3-2 Slovakia !

 

[1066familyman]

Slovakia: Purveyors of the world's finest-looking women...

New Zealand: Purveyors of the world's finest sheep, and some Lord of the Rings bollocks.

I know who I'll be supporting...

 

[SNOOBS]

Hamsik is going to tear it

 

[Lady Whistledown]

Scandalous that Spiderman isn't in the Slovakia squad.

For this reason I shall mainly be supporting New Zealand.

Slightly disappointing that ITV aren't covering this one, thus depriving Clive Tyldesley to squeeze in something about it being "All White" on the night.

 

[Mellotron]

Still waiting for the first game that is both high-scoring AND close (3-2, 4-3). There hasn't even been any 2-1s...

 

[Kinky Gerbil]

Scandalous that Spiderman isn't in the Slovakia squad.

For this reason I shall mainly be supporting New Zealand.

Slightly disappointing that ITV aren't covering this one, thus depriving Clive Tyldesley to squeeze in something about it being "All White" on the night.

And Long suffering....