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Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 6609
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, March 26, 2011 - 7:18 pm: | |
USA 1:1 Argentina.
Excellent game. 88,000 crowd. USA goalscorer was that man Agudelo again. He will be more famous worldwide than Tiger Woods before he's much older. |
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Username: Kathyquade
Post Number: 1608
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, March 26, 2011 - 9:33 pm: | |
I don't understand soccer, Richard. Does that mean that the USA was the winner over Argentina? Also, where are they playing? I have to say though that I like watching football more than soccer. I know most of you guys here on the forum prefer soccer, but here in the Midwest, I have yet to hear from anyone how much they liked the soccer game, but when football season is at its height, that's all I hear about. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
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Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 1803
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, March 26, 2011 - 11:12 pm: | |
Kathy, 1-1 is a tie. In soccer that is a good result, but in the good ol' US of A, we hate ties! That's why we have the saying, "A tie is like kissing your sister" (and have you seen Richard's sister?) |
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Username: Kathyquade
Post Number: 1609
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, March 27, 2011 - 3:01 am: | |
Do I have to see Richard's sister? |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 6610
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, March 27, 2011 - 5:37 am: | |
Too late to see my sister. You can't even dig her up. She was cremated.
Wikipedia says....... the game of football is any of several similar team sports, of similar origins which involve advancing a ball into a goal area in an attempt to score. Many of these involve kicking a ball with the foot to score a goal, though not all codes of football using kicking as a primary means of advancing the ball or scoring. The most popular of these sports worldwide is association football, more commonly known as just "football" or "soccer". Unqualified, the word football applies to whichever form of football is the most popular in the regional context in which the word appears, including American football, Australian rules football, Canadian football, Gaelic football, rugby league, rugby union and other related games. These variations are known as "codes."
It's a pity that whoever devised American Football hadn't chosen a name that was already in common use elsewhere. These days in the vast majority of the world American Football is practically unknown, whereas (Association) Football is played everywhere. Even tiny countries like Andorra, Monaco, the Faroe Islands, etc,etc, have international football teams, all playing by the same rules. It is understood the world over.
Argentina are regarded as having one of the best,most consistent football teams on earth. Anyone who can manage even a draw against them has done particularly well. There is nothing wrong with a draw. It happens in other sports too, notably boxing. You don't have to kill you opponent and take pictures to prove how well you've done. Your American Indians saw more honour in "counting coup" than killing enemies even when they had a chance to do so. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 6611
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, March 27, 2011 - 6:03 am: | |
Compare these and you should grasp the significance of last night's result.
These are the FIFA rankings. Argentina on the left; USA on the right.
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Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
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Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 1804
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, March 27, 2011 - 6:48 am: | |
How about USA's tie against England in the World Cup? Now THAT was an exciting match! |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 6612
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, March 27, 2011 - 7:03 am: | |
I for one can't wait Ken! The USA played well last night. They seemed to be faster and keener than the Argies.
BTW, Scotland are playing Brazil today. It kicks off in a few minutes. I guess we'll get hammered, but we always live in hope. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 6613
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, March 27, 2011 - 7:55 am: | |
In answer to your question Kathy, the match took place at New Meadowlands Stadium, New Jersey. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 6616
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, March 27, 2011 - 10:03 am: | |
Brazil 2 - 0 Scotland. It could have been a lot worse. (I softened the blow by having a bet on Brazil). |
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Username: Kathyquade
Post Number: 1610
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, March 27, 2011 - 10:08 am: | |
I guess we just live in different worlds. I grew up on football, especially college football. There have been a lot of movies based on football. There must be one or two on soccer, but I've never seen them. Are there any Americans on the forum who like me prefer football to soccer?
Sorry about your sister, Richard. I'm sure she was beautiful. |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
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Username: Butler77
Post Number: 2133
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, March 27, 2011 - 12:36 pm: | |
All I have to say is. I did watch the last World Cup. And a Soccer goal is one of the hardest ways to score in any sport. That is all. Goodbye. |
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Username: Kathyquade
Post Number: 1611
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, March 27, 2011 - 12:50 pm: | |
Mike, have you been replaced by a robot? Your post sounded like something out of Star Trek. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 6617
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, March 27, 2011 - 12:54 pm: | |
I've beamed him up.(Scottie). |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
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Username: Butler77
Post Number: 2134
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, March 27, 2011 - 3:20 pm: | |
Somebody beam me someplace. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 6619
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, March 27, 2011 - 3:34 pm: | |
If only I could Mike! I'd join you. I know a great pub near Turnberry and another near Muirfield. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
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Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 1805
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, March 27, 2011 - 9:39 pm: | |
Kathy, I LOVE college football. Who's your team? My alma mater is the Univ of Iowa Hawkeyes. Being from Indiana, I bet it's Notre Dame? |
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Username: Kathyquade
Post Number: 1612
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Monday, March 28, 2011 - 2:26 am: | |
You're right, Ken. I wear my Notre Dame jacket all winter. When I was little, my dad always took us to the home games at Notre Dame; that was when they were really good. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Post Number: 6620
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Monday, March 28, 2011 - 4:20 am: | |
"Really good"? Don't you mean Dame good? |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
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Post Number: 2135
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Monday, March 28, 2011 - 4:35 pm: | |
Your really pushing the envelope Richard. Say goodnight. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Post Number: 2147
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 29, 2011 - 9:37 am: | |
Fast goal:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uToulfFhVHY |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Post Number: 6621
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 29, 2011 - 10:13 am: | |
INCREDIBLE! |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
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Post Number: 2136
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 29, 2011 - 11:25 am: | |
And I said they were difficult to score. |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
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Username: Butler77
Post Number: 2137
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 29, 2011 - 11:26 am: | |
Just an add on. I thought during the World Cup. Why not shoot more. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Post Number: 6622
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 29, 2011 - 11:44 am: | |
Who would we shoot first though Mike? |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Post Number: 2148
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 29, 2011 - 12:40 pm: | |
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Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 6623
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 29, 2011 - 1:26 pm: | |
You leave my pets alone! I'll report you to the R.S.P.C.Y. |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
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Username: Butler77
Post Number: 2138
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 29, 2011 - 1:40 pm: | |
I just watched three minutes of a game between Manchester United and Bolton. Good grief. Bolton has Manchester running all over their defensive end and all of a sudden Bolton stops their attack and kicks the ball back to their own goalkeeper. Why don't I care anything about Soccer? And all the flopping around trying to get a foul. It did work once in fifteen tries in the three minutes though. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Post Number: 2149
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 29, 2011 - 2:05 pm: | |
 
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Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 6625
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 29, 2011 - 2:57 pm: | |
Just stick to golf Mike. How about Paul Lawrie and Martin Laird's wins the other day?
BTW Markus, Your hunter is a lousy shot. And bad news, Mrs.Yeti has just had triplets. I expect you'll be meeting them all sometime soon. |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
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Post Number: 2139
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 29, 2011 - 4:44 pm: | |
Martin Laird played very well. I watched the match for awhile. But had some other things to do. There is no outstanding player on the tour right now. There are around 20 guys who could win any week. BTW. If we ever get a new professional American Footbal team in Los Angeles I will recommend they be called the Yetis |
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Username: Kathyquade
Post Number: 1613
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 29, 2011 - 9:33 pm: | |
I like that idea, Mike. Los Angeles shouldn't have any trouble finding players for that team. We don't have any Yetis in the Midwest. I wonder where they originate from? |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
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Post Number: 2140
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 29, 2011 - 9:42 pm: | |
Yetiland? |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Username: Markus
Post Number: 2150
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 - 12:41 am: | |
"Your hunter is a lousy shot."
Isn't he dressed a little like a Scotsman?
"Yetiland?"
Yes, Nessiland has changed to Yetiland and maybe we are talking with one nearly every day. Sometimes we even see a picture from him.
In this context: congratulations. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 6627
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 - 4:12 am: | |
The hunter is very clearly a Bavarian Markus. The speed at which he takes aim is a dead give away.
I saw a documentary from Nepal three or four years ago. A two man camera crew accompanied "ONE OF" the king's yeti hunters on an expedition. They escorted him for a week or so but failed to locate any. Their escort had spotted one several times over the years. He showed the team a lair where he said he had disturbed one previously. There they found a single hair snagged on a tree root. It was examined when they returned home and the animal from which it came was "unknown to science".
Kathy may be interested in St.Columba's encounter with Nessie. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Post Number: 2151
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 - 4:58 am: | |
"The hunter is very clearly a Bavarian"
Clearly not.  |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Post Number: 6628
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 - 7:26 am: | |
OMG! OMG! What you do in your private life is entirely your own business, but, saying that, there are limits! Consider suicide. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Post Number: 6629
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 - 7:38 am: | |
http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/news/german-threw-br azil-banana-1.1093527 |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Post Number: 2152
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 - 7:46 am: | |
"OMG! OMG! What you do in your private life is entirely your own business, but, saying that, there are limits!"
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Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 6630
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 - 7:55 am: | |
I thought it was a photo of you Markus. Nice knees. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Username: Markus
Post Number: 2154
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 - 8:04 am: | |
My knees would be nice, but i prefer the following trousers:
With those others (showing my knees) i cannot defend against the lots of women who want to have a date with me. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 6631
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 - 8:30 am: | |
However did you find so many blind women?
I'm sure you look better in the dark. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Post Number: 2155
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 - 10:09 am: | |
I have my experiences from when i traveled 25 yours ago to Aberdeen. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
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Post Number: 1807
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 - 4:32 pm: | |
Let me settle this football vs soccer debate once and for all. The best sport is CYCLING! As a matter of fact, Markus, I was watching a bike race over in Corsica and the commentators were all excited about an up and coming rider from Estonia: Rein Taaramae. Have you heard of him? |
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Post Number: 1617
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 - 8:27 pm: | |
Richard, I googled St. Columba and found there was some connection but couldn't find the story about his encounter with Nessie. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Post Number: 2156
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 - 11:08 pm: | |
Ken: No. I know Jan Kirsipuu. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Post Number: 6634
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, March 31, 2011 - 3:27 am: | |
Kathy, I just typed St.Columba and Nessie into Google and the very first thread it threw up was this.
http://www.unicorngarden.com/nessie.htm
Football on bikes Ken. No! It will never catch on.
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Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Post Number: 2157
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, March 31, 2011 - 4:16 am: | |
Richard, you have seen how they play football on bikes? They have also world championships when i remember right.
I wonder how well Ken would be doing. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Post Number: 6635
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, March 31, 2011 - 5:33 am: | |
Heaven help us! Football on bikes! What next? Baseball on roller-skates? |
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Post Number: 1618
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, March 31, 2011 - 6:59 am: | |
I found it, Richard. I should have googled St. Columba and Nessie instead of St. Columba. Very interesting article. In fact, what I read of St. Columba's life was very interesting also. I had never heard of him before. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Post Number: 2158
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| | Posted on Thursday, March 31, 2011 - 8:45 am: | |
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OECgnho9vnI |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
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Post Number: 1808
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| | Posted on Thursday, March 31, 2011 - 9:18 am: | |
Sign me up! |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Post Number: 2159
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, March 31, 2011 - 10:02 am: | |
Richard, do you know the game Yetisports 1 ? |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 6636
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, March 31, 2011 - 10:06 am: | |
Sign you up for what Ken? Therapy? I think the size of the crowd speaks volumes.
I'm amazed that you have not heard of St.Columba Kathy. This is a decent article. We have many photos from Iona online.
http://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/Scotland-Hist ory/StColumba.htm |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Post Number: 6637
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, March 31, 2011 - 10:19 am: | |
No Markus, I'd never heard of Yetisports until now. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Username: Markus
Post Number: 2160
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, March 31, 2011 - 10:37 am: | |
It is a game for the iPhone. I don't know more so far, but one thing is sure: When i buy once an iPhone, it will be one of my first games on it. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Username: Markus
Post Number: 2179
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 06, 2011 - 3:31 am: | |
Two goals with one shot.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hr6iK2etJiQ |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Post Number: 6644
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 06, 2011 - 6:19 am: | |
Good one Markus!. The following clip was highlighted after it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLW4DKoncvM&NR=1&fe ature=fvwp
BTW I was surprised how subdued Messi was when he played for Argentina against USA recently. They managed to mark him out of the game very well. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Post Number: 2180
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| | Posted on Wednesday, April 06, 2011 - 7:07 am: | |
Did you see one of Messis last goals (i think it was in the CL)? |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Post Number: 6645
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 06, 2011 - 7:36 am: | |
I did see the most recent Champions League goal he scored. He is an incredible played. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Post Number: 2194
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| | Posted on Friday, April 08, 2011 - 10:18 pm: | |
Nice penalty.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1hHLO-U_1A |
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