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If you were at the chapin game, you would have seen that NW should have won that game by 3 or 4 goals. They only won 2-1 I know, but comparing scores really does not mean anything.

For example:
Argentina beats Venezuela 4-0
Venezuela beats Colombia 2-0
Colombia beats Boliva 2-0
Bolivia beats Argentina 6-1

If you look closely, those scores do not seem to add up. If Argentina beat Venezuela, who beat Colombia, who beat Bolivia, then that means Argentina should of easily taken care of Bolivia right? No, camparison of scores is not an accurate way to rate a teams talent, as these scores show. I understand that this may be the only means of comparison that you have, but it does not make it right. Put NW's or Irmo's talent, player for player, head to head against any other teams, and it would be a landslide. But just because you have talent does not guaruntee victory, as Argentina found out. NW did not play well against Chapin, but still got the win. As long as you get the W, the other stats do not matter unless you are comparing scores, which has been proven, time and time again, as an inaccurate way to predict how other teams would do against eachother.



the only reason why argetina lost to bolivia is bc Maradona didnt think he needs defenders. the same happened to hugo sanchez vrs the US.

Hugo learned his lesson and is now in Almeria, while Maradona needs to come back to earth, Argentina is loaded but he cannot disrespect the little guys playing with 3 descent defenders in the altitud of La Paz.

Soccer isnt all about having great attacking players and great offensive minded coaches, although they create the winning circle and they are much more enjoyable to watch, but then it comes to...

strategy, psycology, a great defensive strategy can win big games, ask that to greece...there are other parts of the game that are also key to succed.

Look at Madrid for example, they started bringing all this dutch players that never won anything and it all started when the brought barbie beckam in, this players may be good lookin and sell shirts but they suck.

There is a reason why Irmo has won it all, and it will be nice to see them back in track. They looked good tonight, maybe not the best passing team but still really solid everywhere, and Acree, number 7 and 17 are going to be a paint for any defense and I dont think any of them are seniors..

good stuff. oh yeah and Argentina and Maradona may be strong but I dont think they are a thread for Casillas, Puyol, Ramos and Villa.

Club of the century.