Jetsfan80 Posted June 20, 2014 Author Share Posted June 20, 2014 I wonder how much the weather is a factor for them. Bolanos is still going full steam, I think I would have dropped dead on the field by now. I'm convinced it's a big factor. In my WC bracket, whenever a team on our continent faced a European side, I gravitated towards picking the Western Hemisphere team. For teams in South and Central America, these are like home games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Division Marduk Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 I think it's much harder pulling for ******* Mexico. Still pissed off the US had to score that last minute winner against Panama to let them squeak into the playoff. And Buh bye England! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted June 20, 2014 Author Share Posted June 20, 2014 Victory for Costa Rica and CONCACAF! Excellent. That's a signature win for our region. People could claim that the Uruguay win was due to Suarez not being available. But this legitimizes Costa Rica. Italy was at full strength with Buffon back. Surprise, b*tches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted June 20, 2014 Author Share Posted June 20, 2014 Wow. 5-0 France. Against a team that had previously allowed only 2 goals TOTAL in their 8 previous World Cup matches, and beat eventual champion Spain 1-0 in the 2010 WC (but somehow found a way to miss the Knockout Stage). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted June 20, 2014 Author Share Posted June 20, 2014 OK I'm outta here all. Go Team America! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Still pissed off the US had to score that last minute winner against Panama to let them squeak into the playoff. And Buh bye England! Is it fair to call our group the Group of Death anymore? Based on today I think that should go to England's group. I know they didn't play well as a team but they had a tougher opening schedule than the U.S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayNoToDMC Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Is it fair to call our group the Group of Death anymore? Based on today I think that should go to England's group. I know they didn't play well as a team but they had a tougher opening schedule than the U.S. A lot of people where saying this before the tournament with Uruguay, England and Italy but ours got more hype cause we're in the US.. It's especially true now cause Costa Rica was an afterthought going in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayNoToDMC Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 I'm convinced it's a big factor. In my WC bracket, whenever a team on our continent faced a European side, I gravitated towards picking the Western Hemisphere team. For teams in South and Central America, these are like home games. There's a reason no European team has won over here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Jet Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 South America and COSTA RICA are dominating right now. The only European sides that look up to par are Germany, Holland and France. And of that group I only see Germany challenging. I'm surprised how great France look. They have outstanding players, but were very fortunate to qualify and seemed to struggle to find a balance in the squad. Benzema is probably POTT so far along with Robben. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugg Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 There's a reason no European team has won over hereHow come where the game is played has no impact on Olympic hockey nor basketball , yet in soccer it's a big deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 so we get a game every 6/7 days ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 How come where the game is played has no impact on Olympic hockey nor basketball , yet in soccer it's a big deal? The refs cheat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Rankings be damned. The Iranians came to play in Brazil. Tough squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Rankings be damned. The Iranians came to play in Brazil. Tough squad. The Args will probably step it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 The Args will probably step it up. This has been an interesting group. A country that overcame an absolutely brutal dictatorship not too long ago, a country ravaged by war and floods, a country ravaged by terrorism and kidnapping, and a country that's dying to come out from under a regime that's oppressive as all hell. And here we are, bitching about the legitimacy of Lebron's cramps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 This has been an interesting group. A country that overcame an absolutely brutal dictatorship not too long ago, a country ravaged by war and floods, a country ravaged by terrorism and kidnapping, and a country that's dying to come out from under a regime that's oppressive as all hell. And here we are, bitching about the legitimacy of Lebron's cramps. Welcome to America Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 About ******* time. Good match for Iran though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 LETS GO GERMANY I THINK YOU OWE US ONE IF YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayNoToDMC Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 How come where the game is played has no impact on Olympic hockey nor basketball , yet in soccer it's a big deal? Is that a serious question? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 LETS GO GERMANY I THINK YOU OWE US ONE IF YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN If Germ ties and we beat Port we're in great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor99 Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 LETS GO GERMANY I THINK YOU OWE US ONE IF YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN Us, who? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Us, who? What happened? I blacked out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugg Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Is that a serious question?So FIFA makes the NBA of Tim Donaghy look like a paragon of virtue. For a sport that features almsot no scoring and keeps the clock a secret that's embarrassing. Qatar is LOVELY in the summer though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted June 21, 2014 Author Share Posted June 21, 2014 How come where the game is played has no impact on Olympic hockey nor basketball , yet in soccer it's a big deal? Because soccer is an outdoor sport played in the elements, not an air conditioned arena. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted June 21, 2014 Author Share Posted June 21, 2014 So FIFA makes the NBA of Tim Donaghy look like a paragon of virtue. For a sport that features almsot no scoring and keeps the clock a secret that's embarrassing. Qatar is LOVELY in the summer though. Yes FIFA is corrupt as hell. But your negativity on the sport as a whole is not welcome on the eve of one of our most important matches in our nation's history. Especially when the Cup has been incredibly entertaining and full of surprises to this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayNoToDMC Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 So FIFA makes the NBA of Tim Donaghy look like a paragon of virtue. For a sport that features almsot no scoring and keeps the clock a secret that's embarrassing. Qatar is LOVELY in the summer though. Qatar is lovely year round, it reminds me of Qarth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayNoToDMC Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 If Germ ties and we beat Port we're in great. We're in if we beat Portugal regardless. Im worried Ghana somehow ****ed up our World Cup again now that the Germans most likely need to play against us. Good new is of we can't beat an out of form injured Portugal now, than we don't deserve the knockout round anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 We're in if we beat Portugal regardless. Im worried Ghana somehow ****ed up our World Cup again now that the Germans most likely need to play against us. Good new is of we can't beat an out of form injured Portugal now, than we don't deserve the knockout round anyway Only thing that matters right now is Port, we have to at least leave with a tie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
predator_05 Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 So... Portugal are missing Pepe, their best defender, Fabio Coentrao, their best wing-back, Hugo Almeida, their starting striker. These absences are confirmed. Cristiano Ronaldo will be playing. I am optimistic, but what worries me is the prospect of Portugal sitting back and forcing the US into having more possession. Our passing was terrible in the Ghana game, and if we give the ball away as often as we did on that night, they could shred us on the break. Portugal does play a bit slower than Ghana though. What worries me the most is our defenders' lack of speed on the flanks...Ghana concentrated their attacks out wide and always caused problems, so what will happen when they are up against a guy like Ronaldo? The weather isnt great either (70% humidity)...which makes things worse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 So... Portugal are missing Pepe, their best defender, Fabio Coentrao, their best wing-back, Hugo Almeida, their starting striker. These absences are confirmed. Cristiano Ronaldo will be playing. I am optimistic, but what worries me is the prospect of Portugal sitting back and forcing the US into having more possession. Our passing was terrible in the Ghana game, and if we give the ball away as often as we did on that night, they could shred us on the break. Portugal does play a bit slower than Ghana though. What worries me the most is our defenders' lack of speed on the flanks...Ghana concentrated their attacks out wide and always caused problems, so what will happen when they are up against a guy like Ronaldo? The weather isnt great either (70% humidity)...which makes things worse I think the weather favors us. We've seen this plenty of times in Concacaf games and also in Florida. I have a feeling about Bradley today, I just can't believe he's going to play that poorly two days in a row. The one thing about the U.S. is that they really bring their A game for games like this. Particularly when international stars are involved. I know it sounds like a narrative but it really isn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Only thing that matters right now is Port, we have to at least leave with a tie. I think we need a win. We're going to be playing a pissed off Germany. Not feeling good about that game at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 I think we need a win. We're going to be playing a pissed off Germany. Not feeling good about that game at all. If we tie Port and lose to Germ by only 1 goal. There's a good chance we'll get in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugg Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Exciting enertainment- World Cup Soccer > New York Yankees offense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 bradley with the epic choke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Division Marduk Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 What a f**king goal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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