Group D Match Topic (Costa Rica, England, Italy, Uruguay)

That was assault that.

Uruguay imploded here. Clueless tactically throughout.

Excellent performance by Costa Rica. Thoroughly deserved.

Talented player Campbell, knew he had a great season in Greece but even then looked better than expected. Could be useful to Arsenal next season.

Looked clueless without Suarez and resorted to hoofing it to Cavani; who did not look worth anywhere near the money that was paid for him because of those tactics.

This is great, so now we need England to lose vs Italy and Costa Rica and Uruguay to lose to Italy, then we'll have 7 of our players rested and ready for next season!!!

Loving the World Cup so far. Differently to South Africa, it has started with some quality games and many goals. 4 years ago, most initial games were boring draws with a few 0-0. This year, we haven't had any 0-0 so far, which is great, with a few incredible results already!

Loving the World Cup so far. Differently to South Africa, it has started with some quality games and many goals. 4 years ago, most initial games were boring draws with a few 0-0. This year, we haven't had any 0-0 so far, which is great, with a few incredible results already!

Yeah, South Africa was sh*t. Loving this so far and it seems what games I have seen so far have been the most entertaining ones. I turned the Uruguay game on at half time which seems like splendid timing.

Good luck to Liverpool tonight. 

Where's Hansen so far on the BBC? Haven't seen him anywhere and would have thought he'd make an appearance tonight. I thought he was retiring after the World Cup?

Loving the World Cup so far. Differently to South Africa, it has started with some quality games and many goals. 4 years ago, most initial games were boring draws with a few 0-0. This year, we haven't had any 0-0 so far, which is great, with a few incredible results already!

Goals after first six matches:

World Cup 2010: 8.

World Cup 2014: 22

It does have a different feel about it.

Brasil needs to embrace the vuvuzela, that will cut this free for all attitude for scoring goals.

Vuvuzela - Soccer World Cup, Durban, South Africa - Part 1

But daft having the Caxirola banned!

Caxirola

Where's Hansen so far on the BBC? Haven't seen him anywhere and would have thought he'd make an appearance tonight. I thought he was retiring after the World Cup?

Yes he's supposed to be retiring after the world cup. Odd.

But daft having the Caxirola banned!

Caxirola

Why in the world was that banned? Sounds like it would create a fantastic atmosphere!

Where's Hansen so far on the BBC? Haven't seen him anywhere and would have thought he'd make an appearance tonight. I thought he was retiring after the World Cup?

He's on a list I have of BBC staff who are going to come to my accreditation centre to get their accreditations for the World Cup. In my list, I have Alan Shearer, Gary Lineker, Rio Ferdinand, Danny Murphy, Thierry Henry, Clarence Seedorf, Neil Lennon and Alan Hansen.

Out of all those guys, only Shearer and Murphy have already come here. I'd love to meet Hansen, hopefully he'll come here soon.

Why in the world was that banned? Sounds like it would create a fantastic atmosphere!

Apparently, because it may be used as a weapon.
http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/555418/20140611/world-cup.htm#.U5zDefldUrU
http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/international/brazil-s-caxirola-official-world-cup-instrument-is-banned-1.1829766

Dutch ref should be decent, did the CL final too.

Will be cheering for Engerland tonight! Come on Stevie, Danny, Glen, Jordan, Raheem!

Rickie Lambert to score the winning goal in the dying moments of the game!

Apparently, because it may be used as a weapon.
http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/555418/20140611/world-cup.htm#.U5zDefldUrU
http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/international/brazil-s-caxirola-official-world-cup-instrument-is-banned-1.1829766

Ah, makes sense I suppose. Shame though.

For some reason Prandelli reminds me of Del Boy.

Right, I'm in work first thing, so this better be worth it.

Spray painted the pitch ?

Spray painted the pitch ?

Was just going to say, "I hope the green paint holds up"

sh*t I thought that was in.

Manaus had some issues with the pitch but it's a beautiful stadium. One of my favorite venues of the World Cup.

Is this Phil Neville on the BBC?

Already the worst commentary ever!