Chile U-20 in Canada?

Question

I want opinions about how Chile did this FIFA World Cup Canada U-20

Answer 1

You know, I've been living in Chile for 11 years (studies) and I've got to say that these boys played excellent on the field. I personally think they have the best goalkeeper of the tournament, Christopher Toselli. By the way, I found out that Toselli lives just 2 blocks away from my home! No kidding! What happened outside the field was a disgrace because I personally think that some Chilean players just left a mess but the police didn't do it any better. I don't have a clear opinion on what happened. I heard that some Chilean players wanted to sign autographs for Chilean fans and then all hell broke loose. I do think that against Argentina, Vidal should've been expelled but not Currimilla or Medel (Mercado, the Argentinean player, claimed that he acted and was over-reacting in that play). Some Chileans are crying racism on part of the Canadian police, which is stupid because they're an open-minded country and are more liberal than the US in many things. The incidents outside could've been avoided but I think Argentina provoked Chile too and this set them off. Argentina is good at provoking people (just like Italy). I did hear about some players trying to hit the referee (I didn't see the action). Anyways, Chile deserved to at least play in the final and I think they could've won it. I have no further info on what happened between the police and the players (although, I think it's the fans fault more than the players) but Chile did well on the field and they have a great team. Thanks!

Answer 2

Internationally this bunch of Chilean players are toast. They are good players. Unfortunately they came up against a far better Argentina team.

What people do not understand is that Chile and Argentina are seething enemies. In the Falklands War for instance one of the reasons that the latter could not bring most of its army was that most of its army was guarding the long Chilean - Argentina border out of fear of an attack from Chile. I am sure the feeling is mutual. And this feeling appeared on the football pitch and the poor Canadians got caught in the cross fire.

On the other hand FIFA and its referees were also the targets of the anger of the sore losing Chileans. In future competitions the leash will be very short on these players. They will get the Red Card before the Yellow on marginal calls.

This is true for the offending players who threatened and the single player who physically attacked the referee. Other referees have made bad calls. That sort of sportsmanship sort of ripples out into the sport internationally.

It will also effect the likelihood of Chile ever hosting a World Cup. I believe South America was trying to get a hosting. In that quest Chile would have likely been one of the venues. FIFA does have long memories. Like England, Chile will never host a World Cup because its players and fans cannot find any sort of rational emotional stability.

On the field they played well. Off the pitch, they were the most abysmal representatives for Chile.

Answer 3

Chile was HOT, on the pitch and under the collar.

They made their fans pround on the field, but their riot, when they lost, proved that these "chile peppers" had really "lost it"...therby losing all the respect they had earned.

It reminds me of the infamous English "football fans" who have made themselves unwelcome all over Europe.

All any one remembers about that infamous American hockey team that trashed thir hotel in Japan, a few years back, is that they LOST, and acted like they were classic "Ugly Americans" in the bargain.

Chile could have claimed a "moral" victory; but their riot cemented their reputation as LOSERS with no sense of dignity or sportsmanship.

You gotta love sports!!

Answer 4

A couple weeks ago after the game versus Canada, I posted a question suggesting that the Chileans were very skillful but displayed terrible sportsmanship. I got my knuckles rapped.

Apparently the Toronto police agreed with me, though. Thanks boys for giving them the attitude adjustment they were begging for. Good skill, poor sportsmanship. A lot of growing up to do.

Answer 5

are you going to the interest? i'm :) ya i want Canada to win on their day and infront of all their supporters. at this point i think of all the communities are equivalent. look at brazil and argentina; they weren't something superb.

Answer 6

Very well with the police.What a performance it was.An example for what will see in the future.

Answer 7

In brief, pretty good players with pretty bad attitudes.

Answer 8

they got 3rd place
not fair, they deserved 2nd at least.. its how it was all aligned, if they were in the czech's position they would have gotten 2nd which they deserved.

Answer 9

good but attitudes bad

Answer 10

they did great, the police where outaline though!