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A Brief History Of The FIFA World Cups (Part Two)

Posted by Parkzone Corsair in Memory on November 27th, 2010

A Brief History Of “Chile 62″

The motto of the World Cup Chile 62 was “porque no tenemos nada, lo haremos todo” (because we have nothing, we will make everything). This due to the earthquake which struck Chile in the months leading up to the world cup that left this South American country with all to do in order to be ready on time yet it was to their credit that the job was completed on schedule.

Chile 62 was the first world cup in which defensive play became a factor in the game as before this was something teams almost never thought about to the extent that matches like the France 6 Germany 3 which decided third place in the previous cup were not so rare. It being in Chile 62 that teams began to worry not so much about winning but not loosing, perhaps thinking that one should win if one scored two goals or more. This tournament in fact putting an end to world cups like the one in 54 which saw Hungary score 27 goals in 5 games while Germany scored 23 in 6 games or like the one in 58 which saw Fontaine of France score 13 goals in 6 games or a final in which 7 goals were scored.

Chile 62 was also rare in being the one that led to FIFA passing a rule that if a player played for one country he could not do so for another one. This due to players like Czechoslovakia’s Kubala who ended up playing for not only Czechoslovakia but Hungary and Spain while Hungary’s Puskas even scored a goal for Spain in Chile 62 against Mexico to give them a 1-0 victory. Chile 62 was also a world cup in which unfortunately many of Europe’s best players of the time either did not really play as well as was expected of them such as Yashin of the USSR or Spain’s Gento or did not play at all. As was the case with Di Stefano, who despite being fit in training was not allowed to play for Spain and perhaps because of this became arguably the best player never to have played in a world cup.

Another interesting factor about Chile 62 was the way Brazil won their opening match against Mexico by 2-0 while Uruguay won theirs against Colombia by 2-1 while Argentina was theirs against Bulgaria by 1-0 yet these three teams despite winning were still severely criticized in their own countries. Chile 62 was also unique in being the only world cup so far in which 6 players finished tied for top goal scorer at 4 goals a piece. The list of these players including Vava (Brazil), Garrincha (Brazil), Albert (Hungary), Ivanov (USSR), Jerkovic (Yugoslavia) and Sanchez (Chile). Regarding the manner in which the tournament was played, this was also the first world cup in which teams did not have to play each other twice in the first round to determine which of the two went on to the quarterfinals.

As for Italy, they would be eliminated in the first round for the third time in a world cup but at least they managed to qualify; after not having done so in 58 for what would be the first and last time. Italy in this world cup would also play a most memorable game against Chile which was so violent and full of dirty fouls that it will forever be remembered as the “battle of Santiago”. It being in this match that Italy not only lost by 2-0 but had two men sent off while Chile’s Toro knocked out an Italian player with a left hook and was allowed to stay on the field. Chile 62 however had other moments of interest such as:

1. Colombia 4 USSR 4 (First Round)

This match apart from being one of the greatest ever played was also and still is the highest amount of goals two teams have drawn level at. It was also in this game that Col for Colombia scored the first and so far the only Olympic goal ever scored in a world cup. An Olympic goal being one where the ball goes straight in from the corner spot without being touched by another player.

2. Czechoslovakia 3 Yugoslavia 1 (Semifinal)

This match broke a record for the lowest attendance for a world cup semifinal. As the number of fans in attendance was about 8,000.

3. Brazil 4 Chile 2

This was the first time two South American teams faced each other in a world cup semifinal.

4. Brazil 3 Czechoslovakia 1 (Final)

Brazil’s Vava became the first player ever to score goals in two different finals.

The world cup Chile 62 saw many a great performance yet perhaps the most outstanding was by Garrincha who

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A Brief History Of The FIFA World Cups (Part Three)

Posted by Parkzone Corsair in Memory on November 26th, 2010

A Brief History Of “Mexico 86″

Mexico 86 was unique as it was the first time that a country had organized the world cup for the second time and still is in the fact that only 16 years had gone by since the first world cup held in Mexico. The world cup in Mexico was also the first to use the system in which 16 out of the 24 teams from the first round went on to the second round which was one short of the quarterfinals. It being in the second round that teams went in to direct elimination where the winners progressed to the quarterfinals.

As for myself personally, it was slightly disappointing to see Italy loose in the second round yet I could see this was a rebuilding year but if for one thing this world cup will be remembered for; it is how Maradona went from being thought of as the best player of his time to being considered arguably the greatest player of all time. The Mexico 86 World Cup being for Maradona what the battle of the Austerlitz was to Napoleon or the Battle of Cannae was to Hannibal; as it was these events that put these men in a position where they were hailed as being practically invincible.

Mexico 86 naturally like other world cups had features which made it different from all the rest and these are some of the moments which at least in my mind stand out from this world cup which in many ways was almost completely dominated by Maradona.

1. Soviet Union Vs Hungary (6-0) was a game in which the Soviet team set a record by taking the fastest two goal lead in the history of the world cups. This being the case since after the first four minutes of the game they were leading 2-0; thanks to goals, first by Yakovenko and then by Aleinikov.

2. Brazil Vs Spain (1-0) was a game in which Spain scored a goal when Michel’s shot hit off the crossbar and then crossed the goal line yet despite the ball clearly going in the referee failed to see it and the goal was not given. This more due to the speed of the ball which in fact required a television replay to verify that in fact Spain had been cheated out of a goal.

3. Argentina Vs England (2-1) is a game remembered mostly for the two goals scored by Maradona. The first one being with his hand though this very few saw at the time apart from the English players themselves. I even many years later hearing the English comments of the time concerning the match on youtube; the commentators thinking that the English protests were about a possible offside by Maradona. Maradona however would go on to score a second goal which so much has already been said about that I hardly believe that I can add to it other than declaring it was perhaps the greatest goal ever scored in a world cup.

4. France Vs Brazil (5-4, on penalties) was a game in which Zico missed a penalty for Brazil only a few minutes after coming on as a substitute yet managed to score in the penalty shoot out which followed the game. It was also in the penalty shoot out that Bellone scored the strangest of goals for France, by striking the ball which hit the post and bounced off it on to the back of Brazil’s goalkeeper and then in for a goal.

5. Germany Vs France (2-0) was the first time two teams not only met each other in a semifinal for the second time but in back to back world cups.

6. Argentina Vs Germany (3-2) was the final which proclaimed Argentina champion for the second time yet it also meant that Germany became the first team to loose three world cup finals.

Argentina would go on to win this world cup with Maradona turning in a performance of true brilliance yet others should be mentioned, such as Lineker who scored six goals in five games with none of them being from the penalty spot. Mexico 86 was also the first world cup where penalties became an important factor in games to be considered by both coaches and players as something which they also need to prepare for. This being the case since three out of the four quarterfinal matches were decided through penalties.

In conclusion one could say that the world cup Mexico 86 will be mostly remembered for Maradona and his greatness as well as the wave which contrary to popular opinion is in fact American and not Mexican; after all wouldn’t it be more likely that those who watch a sport as boring as baseball would

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Let’s Play Bloodwings Pumpkinhead’s Revenge Periphery Part 1

Posted by Parkzone Corsair in Power Supply on October 28th, 2010

Bloodwings: Pumpkinhead’s Revenge Walkthrough (By me!): www.gamefaqs.com ————————————————— This is only the beginning! How will mmntw26 survive the horrors of Pumpkinhead? Would he be better off…dead? ————————————————— Well, it’s been a while since an update, so I was getting annoyed with the lack of content. Although some of it wasn’t my fault. While I was out of my house there was a burn out and my computer’s power supply died. I was planning on getting a new computer anyways, so that’s what I did! Anyways, back on topic, here’s the Bloodwings Let’s Play! I’ve been planning this one for a while (also another Let’s Play is in the works as well, and a review as well), and I recently got it done, so I hope you enjoy! CAUTION! Unknowingly I used ”umm” after a starting phrase. Not all the time, but possibly enough to anoy some people. Sorry in advanced. Watch Part 2 here: www.youtube.com Watch Part 3 here: www.youtube.com Pumpkinhead 2: Bloodwings is copyrighted to MPCA. All rights to the movie are reserved to them. All game footage is taken from the game Bloodwings: Pumpkinhead’s Revenge. This Let’s Play is entirely for satirical purposes, and is done for fun. With all that out of the way, enjoy!