Germany Vs Portugal 5pm (RTE/BBC/ITV) Group G

keith16

Pepe LeFrits wrote: »

Game over. Pepe's a headbanger.

He is like Paul McShane. On steroids.

NyOmnishambles

What was Pepe at, Muller made a meal of it but you go in with your head then you can't expect anything else these days

Hope it doesn't wreck the game, Germany were well on top and it was a decent game, hopefully Portugal don't sot back

Pudsy33

efb wrote: »

You can't do what Pepe did and stay on the field lads!

He shouted at someone who dived. I really hate Pepe but he did nothing.

efb

Muller didn't roll around the ground after the headshove in fairness

the incredible pudding

I wish players would get retrospectively banned for making a meal of such slight contact.

mosstin

Crackle wrote: »

Seemed a bit harsh but it's hard to have sympathy for Pepe.

Harsh??? In what possible way was it harsh??

efb

Pudsy33 wrote: »

He shouted at someone who dived. I really hate Pepe but he did nothing.

He went in head first! You can't do that FULL STOP

Da Shins Kelly

Would love to know what Muller and Pepe were saying to one another. Were they even speaking the same language?

Nuri Sahin

the incredible pudding wrote: »

Meireles looks like such a bad-ass, he should be cast in Vikings or something.

He's in Street Fighter.

Hard to feel sorry for Pepe given his antics most seasons.

Can see Germany winning by a 4 or so now

Lovely Bloke

Pepe went in with the head, it's not allowable and a definite red.

Talib Fiasco

To think Germany are missing a player like Reus and they're playing this well...it's frightening.

Professional Griefer

efb wrote: »

He went in head first! You can't do that FULL STOP

Better ban corners so.

String

It was blatent red. Muller wasn't rolling around either, he reacted normal for that situation

Nerdlingr

Andersonisgod wrote: »

I have to be honest, after seeing that lineup I really thought Germany were in trouble in this game and would have an entirely underwhelming tournament. I couldn't have been more wrong. Jogi Loew has put together a side with such dynamic movement, unpredictability in their attack and sublime technique that, at the moment, I would go as far as to say they look like the most impressive side I've seen at the tournament so far.

Why would you think that ? They're world class all over the pitch.

mosstin

Pudsy33 wrote: »

He shouted at someone who dived. I really hate Pepe but he did nothing.

"I was moving him out of the way with my forehead."

keano_afc

Can't blame Muller. Pepe is a psycho who can't be trusted. Always liable to do something like that.

barone

if id money on only 1 player to get sent off in this world cup ,it would have been pepe

Tigerandahalf

Pepe was stupid but Muller is just another diver. They need to tackle the blatant diving and simulation. The video ref would solve a lot of the messing.

mike65

"he could have killed him!"

Lightbulb Sun

mike65 wrote: »

Wha? Ray Houghton

Dunphy said it first in the studio.

String

Talib Fiasco wrote: »

To think Germany are missing a player like Reus and they're playing this well...it's frightening.

Or are Portugal just playing bad?

the incredible pudding

Nuri Sahin wrote: »

He's in Street Fighter.

I'd pay to see him spinning lariat himself around the pitch

Ulysses Gaze

Real Village Idiot stuff by Pepe.

A headbanger of the highest order.

Washington Irving

Interesting if not entirely surprising stat:

Germany have scored 36 headed goals at the World Cup since 1966, at least 17 more than any other team. Airstrike.

efb

Pepe should head to Newcastle

Chardee MacDennis

how are people saying that was a harsh red

efb

Tigerandahalf wrote: »

Pepe was stupid but Muller is just another diver. They need to tackle the blatant diving and simulation. The video ref would solve a lot of the messing.

He was fouled. What would the video do???

Corholio

Pepe is idiotic and brainless, he never, ever learns. A liability when your team needs you most.

Muller was embarrassing to react like that to the brush of a hand. He's always been like that too.

Nuri Sahin

Muller, 3-0.

mike65

Game very over.

Muller

Anyone who went for Muller top goalscorer must be hopeful.

Washington Irving

3-0 Muller.

KERSPLAT!

Beast

efb

I predict a riot!

Nerdlingr

mueller could have re-acted to the 'head-butt' by falling backwards and rolling around holding his head. If anything he should be commended for not over indulging in the playacting!

String

Haha game over

Washington Irving

WE WANT TEN

lol 3-0

Portugal are gonna get a ridiculous beating now

fuzzydunlop85

fuzzydunlop85 wrote: »

Hmm really need this to be over 2.5 goals but looking at that German team I think it could be a low scoring game.

Well that was easier than expected.

Witcher

When you've a headcase like Pepe in your team others will exploit it, just the way things go.

Lovely Bloke

Muller for the first Hat Trick of the WC then.

Crackle

mosstin wrote: »

Harsh??? In what possible way was it harsh??

In what way wasn't it harsh?

Look at what he actually does. He flicks his hand out during a tussle for the ball and catches Muller in the face. Not a big deal and Muller makes a meal of it like most footballers do, unfortunately. He then gets in Muller's face and makes slight contact with his head.

Considering the way modern football is, it's stupid to get involved in things like that, but it doesn't make it any less harsh.

But, as I also said, considering his track record, I have no sympathy for Pepe.

Ulysses Gaze

If Germany are in the mood this could be 6 or 7

Corholio

Nerdlingr wrote: »

mueller could have re-acted to the 'head-butt' by falling backwards and rolling around holding his head. If anything he should be commended for not over indulging in the playacting!

Should never be praised for doing the right thing. He reacted embarrassingly to the initial contact.

Fescue

Nerdlingr wrote: »

mueller could have re-acted to the 'head-butt' by falling backwards and rolling around holding his head. If anything he should be commended for not over indulging in the playacting!

Yeah I think he got it just right.

Moneymaker

Portugal a complete shambles. Imploded when Germany got the pen.

Son Of A Vidic

The Portuguese defense is abysmal.

Washington Irving

HT. Hope Germany can add a few more. Pepe letting everyone down as usual.

Vicxas

Well,

I hope Germany bought Portugal dinner before this....

Lucas Hood

I'd take Ronaldo off at halftime for a defender keep him for Ghana & USA.