England 1 Ecuador 0

[caddyman]

Dismal first half, slightly better in the second.

I blame myself; I forgot to wear the lucky England shirt before half time. We were much better after I had rectified this sartorial error.

David "Golden Balls" Beckham becomes the first English player to score in three different World Cup tournaments as we stagger with ungainly authority towards glory. England always manage one outstanding performance in every tournament; we haven't seen it yet so there remains ground for hope. We can keep blaming the heat, I suppose, but it's the same for everyone and they have been there long enough to acclimatise.

See, I can clutch at straws with the best of them.

The next England match is on 1 July; I am going to have to find some way of entertaining ellefurtle for the duration of the game, though the quarter finals may be far enough through the competition for her to start being interested. Who knows? The one thing I am certain of, is that I shall need tranquilisers if they keep this style of performance going for much longer.

Oh well, we're through to the quarters and I guess that's what counts. If only we could do it with a little panache for once. Holland and Portugal play tonight; probably have to watch that game to see which of the two we meet on Saturday.

Later, peeps.

Comments

[ellefurtle.livejournal.com]

Even if I do get interested it will fun not to show it merely in order to see what entertainment you come up with for me!

I warn you now that things with glue cause trouble....

[caddyman.livejournal.com]

There will be no glue.

And probably no sprinkles, either...

[fencingsculptor.livejournal.com]

Holland and Portugal are quite good aren't they ?

Out of the two we'd stand more of achance against Portugal right ?

Why is the game of football such bloody painful experience when watching England.

I may have to support Australia once we're out.

[cowjam.livejournal.com]

Sven was asked about England's lack of performance. His answer was, paraphrased, well if we've got in to the last eight and we haven't played properly yet we're doing alright.

I reckon the final will be Brazil vs either England or Germany. It'll be well watchable either way.

[caddyman.livejournal.com]

We can't meet Germany until the finals, if we get that far. On the other hand, we could hit Brazil in the semis provided we get past a depleted Portugal next round.

That said, Spain are an interesting team on our side of the draw, and I'll be interested to see how they cope with Brazil (assuming they get past a very disappointing France).

At the moment, unless England improve drastically, I would put my money on a Brazil-Argentina final.