World Cup 2010 Discussion

[Suspect Chin]

Here's the thing, a win here and we were already in and probably getting the better draw for the second round. It still DOES matter in my mind. Awful bs call. He and Joyce should vacation together in Hatti.

Eh good point, but it's in the past now.

[Kevin]

Here's the thing, a win here and we were already in and probably getting the better draw for the second round. It still DOES matter in my mind. Awful bs call. He and Joyce should vacation together in Hatti.

What made it worse is the players said he didn't even explain WHAT THE CALL WAS.

Which leads me to believe that it was an Anti American douche call, and FiFA should fire him immediately.

[K.C.]

Which leads me to believe that it was an Anti American douche call, and FiFA should fire him immediately.

He will be promoted to an assistant director position in two days.

[Kevin]

He will be promoted to an assistant director position in two days.

Probably right..

[Snoogans]

Here's the thing, a win here and we were already in and probably getting the better draw for the second round. It still DOES matter in my mind. Awful bs call. He and Joyce should vacation together in Hatti.

yea but you cant say that about the draw. For example, the second team in our group plays the first place finisher of germany's group. Except now, that probably isnt going to be Germany. So that draw shit doesnt always matter cause the other teams play like shit too. Some team that won their group may have to play germany, one may have to play spain, one will either have to play portugal or brazil. That finishing shit doesnt always matter. Just advance

[IamFogHat]

I feel like an asshole when I want to feel like it was an anti American call but I kind of can't help it.

[Snoogans]

I feel like an asshole when I want to feel like it was an anti American call but I kind of can't help it.

the only way thats true if it was anti american over a bet and he was paid off. There is no way some guy from Mali gives a fuck whether the US beats Slovenia. I just cant see it having anything to do.

That said, he was awful all game, so it coulda been him being pissed at us for whining.

[spoon]

the only way thats true if it was anti american over a bet and he was paid off. There is no way some guy from Mali gives a fuck whether the US beats Slovenia. I just cant see it having anything to do.

That said, he was awful all game, so it coulda been him being pissed at us for whining.

You say that like you actually know. Come on man, human ALWAYS have bias and some actually let it effect their judgments. I'm not saying it's the case here, but that guy surely hasn't explained his call at this point in ANY language.

Also, of course I fucking know match ups can go both ways. The bottom line is the US would have "just advanced" already if they weren't robbed, and now there is a decent shot they don't or get into some fucking CRAZY tie-breakers. One in which it may come down to a fucking draw sticks scenario. Just win against Algeria, I get that. However, England couldn't make that happen so I'm not convinced it's some easy assignment.

[Snoogans]

You say that like you actually know. Come on man, human ALWAYS have bias and some actually let it effect their judgments. I'm not saying it's the case here, but that guy surely hasn't explained his call at this point in ANY language.

Also, of course I fucking know match ups can go both ways. The bottom line is the US would have "just advanced" already if they weren't robbed, and now there is a decent shot they don't or get into some fucking CRAZY tie-breakers. One in which it may come down to a fucking draw sticks scenario. Just win against Algeria, I get that. However, England couldn't make that happen so I'm not convinced it's some easy assignment.

thats why i added the part about him might having something against the players. My point was I cant believe he did it cause he hates the USA unless it was just him hating the players or something the players did.

[Snoogans]

You say that like you actually know. Come on man, human ALWAYS have bias and some actually let it effect their judgments. I'm not saying it's the case here, but that guy surely hasn't explained his call at this point in ANY language.

Also, of course I fucking know match ups can go both ways. The bottom line is the US would have "just advanced" already if they weren't robbed, and now there is a decent shot they don't or get into some fucking CRAZY tie-breakers. One in which it may come down to a fucking draw sticks scenario. Just win against Algeria, I get that. However, England couldn't make that happen so I'm not convinced it's some easy assignment.

algeria couldnt beat Slovenia, and we basically did.

Basically, England could be Algeria, they just played like shit, way worse than they played against us. Just happens that way. But then again, USA could also take a shit for a half again and fuck themselves

edit: Also, the US ahave proved when they decide to play, they are good enough to beat anyone. They beat spain 2-0 and then were up 2-0 over brazil at half before they decided at half that they had won.

Algeria is not as good as us. If we lose, a big part is on us

[Hottub]

I've watched the replay over and over. Probably 20 times or more.
There was NO REASON for that whistle. I know what's done is done, but still. A win is 3 pts. and easily would have moved us to the next round.

This is not the first time a ref has decided history.

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[Suspect Chin]

I wonder if because so many offsides calls were missed in the past week, if they made an active effort to over compensate. It happens in every other sport.

[KnoxHarrington]

I'm just stunned that refs don't have to give any explanation of their calls, not even who a foul was on. I mean, I'm used to Ed "Guns" Hochuli giving a lecture after every penalty he calls in the NFL. Just imagine if he threw a flag, and then refused to say what it was about. People would go apeshit.

It just seems like allowing a ref to keep his reasons for a call secret is a way to let a dirty ref get away with it. If you don't know what he's calling, it's a little harder to prove he's wrong. Though in this case, it was plainly obvious nothing at all happened

[Suspect Chin]

You'd think they would schedule a few more exciting games for Saturday.

[underdog]

I'm just stunned that refs don't have to give any explanation of their calls, not even who a foul was on. I mean, I'm used to Ed "Guns" Hochuli giving a lecture after every penalty he calls in the NFL. Just imagine if he threw a flag, and then refused to say what it was about. People would go apeshit.

It just seems like allowing a ref to keep his reasons for a call secret is a way to let a dirty ref get away with it. If you don't know what he's calling, it's a little harder to prove he's wrong. Though in this case, it was plainly obvious nothing at all happened

I was coming here to say the same thing. It's just fucking crazy.

[ozzie]

This is not the first time a ref has decided history.

And not the first time the US was on the wrong end of a missed call.

For those who have never seen it.... 2002 Quarterfinals, US vs. Germany:

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[ozzie]

The dutch players all look like the kid who lost his jersey so his mom pulls out an orange shirt and duct tapes his number on the back for him to wear to the game.

http://u.goal.com/24400/24494_news.jpg

[KEITHJAY]

Are you forced to?

yah they like my big tv leaches

[KEITHJAY]

Why does Ronnie hate the danish people?

[K.C.]

Group E sucks...absolutely no drama to these games. Cameroon vs. Denmark as the prime ABC game today has to have the execs pulling their hair out. No one will watch that.

[Hottub]

More like suckaroo.

[HBox]

Who's coming up with these defensive strategies, Evel Knievel?

:clap:

[booster11373]

They are maing it fun to watch.

[Snoogans]

that was a great finish

[IamFogHat]

Come on ya cunts! They seem tired.

[OGC]

Referee Koman Coulibaly Could Face Expulsion From World Cup (http://soccer.fanhouse.com/2010/06/18/referee-koman-coulibaly-could-face-expulsion-from-world-cup/)

http://i.imgur.com/Ipzxf.jpg

I can understand that FIFA can't overturn the non goal call, by why can't they take away the yellow card that was given to Robbie Findley which will keep him out of Wednesday's game. That was obviously a bad handball call.

[Snoogans]

I dont think anyone on NZ touched that ball. I think that was a good goal. Regardless, FUCK ITALY

[dino_electropolis]

Fuck Italy indeed...these guinees are floppin all over the pitch with the slightest elbow to the face...
Reminds me why this country can't get behind soccer....it's played by a bunch of whiny bitches

[K.C.]

Go New Zealand!

http://dagoguineawopgreaseballgoombahs.ytmnd.com/

[Snoogans]

Fuck Italy indeed...these guinees are floppin all over the pitch with the slightest elbow to the face...
Reminds me why this country can't get behind soccer....it's played by a bunch of whiny bitches

We get behind basketball and they do the same fuckin thing

[TripleSkeet]

Fuck all of you faggots and that british announcer thats dying for New Zealand to win this game. Im glad they scored that goal early because it woke Italy up. Theyve dominated the game since.

[K.C.]

Fuck all of you faggots and that british announcer thats dying for New Zealand to win this game. Im glad they scored that goal early because it woke Italy up. Theyve dominated the game since.

The only faggots are the fucking femmes in blue flopping all over the field...are they slipping on their hair grease??

[Snoogans]

Fuck all of you faggots and that british announcer thats dying for New Zealand to win this game. Im glad they scored that goal early because it woke Italy up. Theyve dominated the game since.

The only faggots are the fucking femmes in blue flopping all over the field...are they slipping on their hair grease??

Isnt it natural to sorta pull for the underdog when you dont have a team in it anyway? I know I want thise Mediterranean sissy girls to get smacked too

[K.C.]

Isnt it natural to sorta pull for the underdog when you dont have a team in it anyway? I know I want thise Mediterranean sissy girls to get smacked too

It depends.

I just like seeing these European powerhouses taking it on the chin...France is in deep trouble, England as well. Italy not getting three points here would put some pressure on them. Greece is in deep trouble. Germany has to sweat out the next match. Spain has to dig out...

The World Cup format lends itself to great underdog team stories and to see some of these powerhouses go down means you'll get some great stories.

And anything that opens the door for Team USA, I'm all for.

[booster11373]

Italy are flop artists its easy to root against them

[K.C.]

Awesome match!

All the European powerhouses are on the ropes now.

Going to be some epic final matches of pool play.

[Snoogans]

Awesome match!

All the European powerhouses are on the ropes now.

Going to be some epic final matches of pool play.

I like seeing the europe teams fail because its funny to see how up in arms they get and its like the whole country is depressed for a year after

[K.C.]

I like seeing the europe teams fail because its funny to see how up in arms they get and its like the whole country is depressed for a year after

All the fun depression and none of the disturbing violence as when a South American team chokes.

[Snoogans]

All the fun depression and none of the disturbing violence as when a South American team chokes.

exactly

[dino_electropolis]

We get behind basketball and they do the same fuckin thing

nowhere near to the extent as these clowns

probably why I don't watch basketball either

[Kevin]

I'm shocked Ronaldo isn't Italian.

[sailor]

I'm shocked Ronaldo isn't Italian.

different sport, but i don't know how alfonso soriano isn't.

[TripleSkeet]

Isnt it natural to sorta pull for the underdog when you dont have a team in it anyway? I know I want thise Mediterranean sissy girls to get smacked too

I thought you were pulling for the US?

Anyway, is it me or are there ALOT more upsets in this World Cup so far then in the past? K.C. pointed out most of them. I guess if most of the big teams survive it doesnt get noticed as much.

And STOP about the flopping. Please. EVERY team out there does the same shit. Nelson from NZ got a yellow card for that bullshit at the end of the game. They all do it. Lets not pretend its an Italian thing.

As far as rooting for the underdog, I kind of see it but I look at it another way. Ive always rooted for Italy in the World Cup. If they play the US, im rooting for the Azzurri. But when theyve lost to teams like Brazil or Germany, it didnt bother me as much as losing to a South Korea. For the same reason. To me its like rooting for the Marlins over the Red Sox in the World Series. Or the Predators over the Maple Leafs in hockey. It doesnt seem right because you know it just means so much more to one group of people then the other.

[Kevin]

Snoogans is rooting for the Koreans.

[Snoogans]

Isnt it natural to sorta pull for the underdog when you dont have a team in it anyway? I know I want thise Mediterranean sissy girls to get smacked too

I thought you were pulling for the US?

Anyway, is it me or are there ALOT more upsets in this World Cup so far then in the past? K.C. pointed out most of them. I guess if most of the big teams survive it doesnt get noticed as much.

And STOP about the flopping. Please. EVERY team out there does the same shit. Nelson from NZ got a yellow card for that bullshit at the end of the game. They all do it. Lets not pretend its an Italian thing.

As far as rooting for the underdog, I kind of see it but I look at it another way. Ive always rooted for Italy in the World Cup. If they play the US, im rooting for the Azzurri. But when theyve lost to teams like Brazil or Germany, it didnt bother me as much as losing to a South Korea. For the same reason. To me its like rooting for the Marlins over the Red Sox in the World Series. Or the Predators over the Maple Leafs in hockey. It doesnt seem right because you know it just means so much more to one group of people then the other.


of course im rooting for US. But in a game they arent playin and i dont really care about the countries i root for the underdog

Snoogans is rooting for the Koreans.


only North

[Tenbatsuzen]

It doesnt seem right because you know it just means so much more to one group of people then the other.

How do you think Anthony Cumia felt this morning? It was the All Whites vs. the Italians.

[Snoogans]

i cant watch the WC game at 230 today because the president of ABC yelled at one of his employees this morning

[A.J.]

http://i.imgur.com/Ipzxf.jpg

"HELLO SIR. MY NAME IS STEVE. I CAME FROM A ROUGH AREA. I USED TO BE ADDICTED TO CRACK BUT NOW I'M OFF AND TRYING TO STAY CLEAN."

[Tenbatsuzen]

"HELLO SIR. MY NAME IS STEVE. I CAME FROM A ROUGH AREA. I USED TO BE ADDICTED TO CRACK BUT NOW I'M OFF AND TRYING TO STAY CLEAN."

Holy fucking shit, I thought the EXACT SAME FUCKING THING when NBC showed his profile pic during the US Open yesterday.

[Tenbatsuzen]

i cant watch the WC game at 230 today because the president of ABC yelled at one of his employees this morning

Mimi Gurbst?

[Hottub]

Keep an eye on Drogba. He,s a beast

[Kevin]

Keep an eye on Drogba. He,s a beast



Yea, good call, nobody knows about Drogba.

He is an up and comer

[Hottub]

IC is fired up. Brz looks a bit flat.

Shut up, Kev. Many people don't know.

[Tenbatsuzen]

Yea, good call, nobody knows about Drogba.

He is an up and comer

Another guy Tub says to keep your eye on: young shortstop for the Yankees. Name of Jayter or something.

[Snoogans]

what a shot

[Suspect Chin]

Damn I turned my eyes for 2 seconds to see what you fags had written and I missed the goal. Fuck Brazil.

[Hottub]

Brazil can turn it on in a second.

[Suspect Chin]

So the captain can bitch all he wants to the ref, but he's the only one?

[Kevin]

Brazil can turn it on in a second.



Yea keep your eye on them.

[Suspect Chin]

What the hell happened to France that they keep mentioning?

[HBox]

What the hell happened to France that they keep mentioning?

The French captain got into an argument with the coach, then the fitness coach. The fitness coach quit on the spot, the team all went back on the bus and refused to practice and another high ranking french team official quit because he was sick of them team.

[Kevin]

What the hell happened to France that they keep mentioning?



One got thrown out for bitching about the coach and now the team wont practice

[Snoogans]

The French captain got into an argument with the coach, then the fitness coach. The fitness coach quit on the spot, the team all went back on the bus and refused to practice and another high ranking french team official quit because he was sick of them team.[/color]

they refused to practice first cause they tossed Anelka. Evra went out to tell the fitness coach to stop settin up they werent training and thats when he flipped out

[Suspect Chin]

The French captain got into an argument with the coach, then the fitness coach. The fitness coach quit on the spot, the team all went back on the bus and refused to practice and another high ranking french team official quit because he was sick of them team.

HAHAHAHAHHA! Typical French bullshit.

[Snoogans]

the entire story is basically:

At halftime of the mex game, the coach went to move anelka out of forward to midfield. Anelka said fuck you you son of a bitch. He was pulled from the game and refused to apologize after, so they kicked him off the team.

The other players decided not to practice out of protest for that, and the fight with the assistant started after they told him they werent practicing. He quit, and then the high ranking official held a PC to explain shit and then quit himself

[Suspect Chin]

Better to quit I guess than be associated with their disastrous failure.

[Suspect Chin]

Fucking hand ball! These refs suck!

[HBox]

This has to a new curse, the Chris Tanley sports curse.

[Suspect Chin]

The ref knew it was a hand ball and just laughed it off. Unbelievable.

[Hottub]

Nice skull beard.

[underdog]

This is a complete "no shit" thing, but these Brazilians are really fucking good at soccer. It's ridiculous watching them play off each other.

[Suspect Chin]

Kaka got what he deserved. He's been playing dirty all match.

[Hottub]

What a bunch of cunts

[Hottub]

Go I C!!

[K.C.]

Look for more teams to fuck with Brazil....Cote d'Ivoire is obviously getting under their skin.

[sailor]

This is a complete "no shit" thing, but these Brazilians are really fucking good at soccer. It's ridiculous watching them play off each other.

no shit.

[Kevin]

Its funny when i hear these countries brag about them being better at soccer.

If we concentrated on soccer even 50% as they do, we would dominate the world

All the NFL MLB NBA Athletes would murder these countries.

Can u imagine Lebron, Kobe, Durant, Carl Crawford Adrian Peterson Randy Moss playing soccer?

No contest.

We hold our own as it is.

[sailor]

Its funny when i hear these countries brag about them being better at soccer.

If we concentrated on soccer even 50% as they do, we would dominate the world

All the NFL MLB NBA Athletes would murder these countries.

Can u imagine Lebron, Kobe, Durant, Carl Crawford Adrian Peterson Randy Moss playing soccer?

No contest.

We hold our own as it is.

hopefully we won't have to see another piece on how it's all brasil has. but, we will.

[epo]

Its funny when i hear these countries brag about them being better at soccer.

If we concentrated on soccer even 50% as they do, we would dominate the world

All the NFL MLB NBA Athletes would murder these countries.

Can u imagine Lebron, Kobe, Durant, Carl Crawford Adrian Peterson Randy Moss playing soccer?

No contest.

We hold our own as it is.

Stop it. LeBron (6'8"), Kobe (6'6"), Durant (6'10") and Randy Moss (6'4") would make terrible soccer players.

[epo]

the entire story is basically:

At halftime of the mex game, the coach went to move anelka out of forward to midfield. Anelka said fuck you you son of a bitch. He was pulled from the game and refused to apologize after, so they kicked him off the team.

The other players decided not to practice out of protest for that, and the fight with the assistant started after they told him they werent practicing. He quit, and then the high ranking official held a PC to explain shit and then quit himself

And they are also playing under the shadow of a sex scandal that involves underage prostitution. (http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/26/sports/soccer/26soccer.html)

[Kevin]

Stop it. LeBron (6'8"), Kobe (6'6"), Durant (6'10") and Randy Moss (6'4") would make terrible soccer players.


Not the way they move they wouldn't.

Fuck, Nate Robinson would kill them.

[epo]

Not the way they move they wouldn't.

Your overall point that as more quality American athletes specialize in futbol, the American teams will improve is correct.

Your examples are fucking terrible.

[Kevin]

Your overall point that as more quality American athletes specialize in futbol, the American teams will improve is correct.

Your examples are fucking terrible.

Yea a 6'8 265 pound guy that runs a 4.4-4.6 40 would be fucking terrible, esp at headers.

[HBox]

Yea a 6'8 265 pound guy that runs a 4.4-4.6 40 would be fucking terrible, esp at headers.

Yes, those guys having to carry that weight around while running almost non-stop for 45 minutes, and then for another 45 minutes, would be very problematic.

[Kevin]

Yes, those guys having to carry that weight around while running almost non-stop for 45 minutes, and then for another 45 minutes, would be very problematic.

Yea, thinkin about it, i concede to both you and epo's points.

Maybe like Nate Robinson, Chris Paul and some of the PGs..

[epo]

Yea, thinkin about it, i concede to both you and epo's points.

Maybe like Nate Robinson, Chris Paul and some of the PGs..

Those are the types of athletes the US needs. Point guards, middle infielders, centerfielders, Defensive backs, running backs.

[Kevin]

Those are the types of athletes the US needs. Point guards, middle infielders, centerfielders, Defensive backs, running backs.

Charles Woodson and Revis would lock down all of them.

You could also use some of the smaller Wr's

Steve Smith, Wes Welker types.

[keithy_19]

Charles Woodson and Revis would lock down all of them.

You could also use some of the smaller Wr's

Steve Smith, Wes Welker types.

Also hockey players. Patrick Elias is a big soccer fan. That's how he got the hep.

[Kevin]

Also hockey players. Patrick Elias is a big soccer fan. That's how he got the hep.

You can get Hep by watching soccer?

[epo]

Charles Woodson and Revis would lock down all of them.

You could also use some of the smaller Wr's

Steve Smith, Wes Welker types.

Woodson is a perfect example of the body type for futbol.

The stereotypical "football/basketball/baseball monsters" would kill them talk is just silly.

[Snoogans]

Woodson is a perfect example of the body type for futbol.

The stereotypical "football/basketball/baseball monsters" would kill them talk is just silly.

the best soccer player in the NBA after Steve Nash would probably be Nate Robinson if we are talkin attackers

[keithy_19]

You can get Hep by watching soccer?

He went down to South America (I think) and played soccer with kids down there for charity. Ended up getting it while down there. Not the sexual Hep, but the other.

[sailor]

the best soccer player in the NBA after Steve Nash would probably be Nate Robinson if we are talkin attackers

sizes vary by country a lot. nate is a lot shorter than just about everyone on the german team, other than that dwarf lahm, for example.

[Tenbatsuzen]

One got thrown out for bitching about the coach and now the team wont practice

Maybe NBA'ers do play soccer.

http://www.bothteamsplayedhard.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/iverson-practice1.jpg

[epo]

Maybe NBA'ers do play soccer.

http://www.bothteamsplayedhard.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/iverson-practice1.jpg

Iverson would've been an amazing futbol player.

[Snoogans]

Iverson would've been an amazing futbol player.

which was said to you on the phone by someone before you thought of it

AI, Rondo, Nasty Nate robinson and Chris Paul would be the 4 other than Nash in my 5 NBAs for my soccer team

[Suspect Chin]

which was said to you on the phone by someone before you thought of it

AI, Rondo, Nasty Nate robinson and Chris Paul would be the 4 other than Nash in my 5 NBAs for my soccer team

Too bad your goalie just died of a skin disorder.

[epo]

Maybe Aaron Rouse should've tried futbol?

[Snoogans]

Maybe Aaron Rouse should've tried futbol?

why so he could try to mark his man from 15 yards away?

[Hottub]

5-0. Still not over. I was expecting more matches to end like this.

[Jujubees2]

5-0. Still not over. I was expecting more matches to end like this.

Make that 7-0 now. Jesus, did North Korea pull the keeper? If this is North Korea's idea of defense we shouldn't be worried about their nuclear weapons.

[Jujubees2]

And Portugal is still pressing. Relax boys, I think you'll win any tiebreaker...

[Hottub]

Stupid commies.

[LordJezo]

For anyone watching online this actually works:

http://www.stardock.com/labs/devuvuzelator/

Although I am so used to the Vuvus now that stripping out their sound makes the games feel a bit lacking.

[booster11373]

That was the clinic I expected to see from the Brazil North Korea match kudos to Portugal

[Snoogans]

what a fuckin goal, holy shit

[HBox]

Best of the tournament so far.

[Snoogans]

Spain is puttin on a clinic until it comes time to finish

[ozzie]

Spain is puttin on a clinic until it comes time to finish

They need to run up the score every chance they get if they want to make sure they advance.

There's a good chance this group could end up with 3 teams at 2 - 1 (assuming the Swiss can beat Honduras and Spain takes care of Chile)

[CaptainBlowhole]

Look at how the South African player fakes his facial injury after HE ran into the Brazillian player and he clutches his nose and falls to the ground as if he was struck in the nose, trying to draw a penalty on the Brazillian team.


http://www.totalprosports.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Ahhh-My-Face.gif

[hammersavage]

Look at how the South African player fakes his facial

what, did he throw fluff on his face?

[boobieman]

Look at how the South African player fakes his facial injury after HE ran into the Brazillian player and he clutches his nose and falls to the ground as if he was struck in the nose, trying to draw a penalty on the Brazillian team.


http://www.totalprosports.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Ahhh-My-Face.gif

Wow what a dive...he should of had a scuba tank on with that dive...a boooooo


Lovin the world cup...

SSSYEYAYAYYAAAAA

[cougarjake13]

Woodson is a perfect example of the body type for futbol.

The stereotypical "football/basketball/baseball monsters" would kill them talk is just silly.

they'd be better suited for rugby

[Kevin]

Wow what a dive...he should of had a scuba tank on with that dive...a boooooo


Lovin the world cup...

SSSYEYAYAYYAAAAA

The best was when Alexi alas said, when you get him in the chest, don't cover your face, at least make it look legit.

[Suspect Chin]

Tomorrow begins the last round of group play. Lots of questions will be answered. Hopefully that means an early exit for Les Bleus.

[booster11373]

Look at how the South African player fakes his facial injury after HE ran into the Brazillian player and he clutches his nose and falls to the ground as if he was struck in the nose, trying to draw a penalty on the Brazillian team.


http://www.totalprosports.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Ahhh-My-Face.gif

The player taking a dive was from Ivory Coast

[Hottub]

The player taking a dive was from Ivory Coast

Yup.

[sailor]

Tomorrow begins the last round of group play. Lots of questions will be answered. Hopefully that means an early exit for Les Bleus.

france needs what, to win big and have the other game end in a tie?

[ozzie]

france needs what, to win big and have the other game end in a tie?

No, a draw between Mexico and Uraguay puts them both into the next round.

They need for Mexico to win, and then to somehow make up the 5 goal differential between them (France, currently -2) and Uraguay (+3).

The games will be played at the same time today, so France won't know exactly what they'll need to do going into it, except to try to win by a big a margin as possible, and hope Mexico can rout Uraguay.

Mexico has to know that a one-goal win or even a draw puts them into the next round, so France shouldn't count on Mexico running up the score.

It's a real longshot, especially with all the chaos surrounding this team.

But then again, I thought the same thing for the US chances of advancing in the Confederations cup last year, and everything fell into place on the last day for them.

[ozzie]

One of the guys doing comments on the ESPN Gamecast (can't get ESPN3 here) was implying that there could be a conspiracy between Mexico and Uraguay to play to a draw so that both advance.

Anyone watching that match? Do either look like they're not actively trying to score?

[sailor]

One of the guys doing comments on the ESPN Gamecast (can't get ESPN3 here) was implying that there could be a conspiracy between Mexico and Uraguay to play to a draw so that both advance.

Anyone watching that match? Do either look like they're not actively trying to score?

There was talk of this beforehand, so it may not be anything he's seeing on the field. It comes up anytime this scenario arises. I don't think they actually plot something out, bit both teams know they don't need to win, and that their opponent is in the same boat.

And I knew a tie in this game would eliminate France, I don't know why I got all confused this morning.

[sailor]

And south Africa scored. France is all but dead.

[Jujubees2]

And south Africa scored. France is all but dead.

And now France is playing a man down after a red card (and a good acting job from the South African player).

[booster11373]

The French implosion continues!

[Hottub]

Uraguay strikes first. Up yours Mexico.

[A.J.]

http://www.lagerquist.com/joel/travel/map/uruguay.gif

[Hottub]

Rio de la Plata is the widest river in the world. I've crossed it.

[Hottub]

Lineup card says Heinze and Higuan are sitting.
Ballsy move.

[Snoogans]

tub i hope you keep your eye on a couple young up and comers in this game.

Lionel Messi and Carlos Tevez. They are future stars

[Kevin]

tub i hope you keep your eye on a couple young up and comers in this game.

Lionel Messi and Carlos Tevez. They are future stars



Both beasts, by 2014 the world will know their names.

[Willmore]

Both beasts, by 2014 the world will know their names.

The world does know their names. However, the "World" does not include the USA for obvious reasons.

[booster11373]

Maradona is by far the most entertaining head coach to watch.

This statement brought to you by obvious corp. for all you obvious needs think obvious corp.

[Snoogans]

The world does know their names. However, the "World" does not include the USA for obvious reasons.

he is making fun of hottub tellin us to keep our eyes out for this drogba guy

[Hottub]

he is making fun of hottub tellin us to keep our eyes out for this drogba guy

That was meant for the more casual viewers you dick. It's not all about snoogans.

[Snoogans]

korea just tied it up with a nice goal

[Snoogans]

this argentina game is gettin chippy

[ozzie]

Stupid France already screwed a quarter of my bracket.

I really need Argentina and Nigeria to win today to stay in it.

[Hottub]

Finally!

They have been dominating, but not finding the damn net.

[KnoxHarrington]

Au revoir, France.

Classless off the field, shitty on it. Good riddance.

[K.C.]

This has broken perfectly for the US.

They definitely need to win the group tomorrow....If that happens, then they have a good shot of facing Ghana or Serbia in the Round of 16, and then the winner of Uruguay/South Korea in the quarterfinals.

That is about as easy a path as you could ask for to the semifinals.

If they were to finish #2 in the group though, then they likely will play Germany in the Round of 16 and if they were fortunate enough to win that, the winner of Argentina/Mexico.

So winning the group is gigantic.

So what we need to pull for:
-U.S. win over Algeria by two goals.
-Slovenia/England tie

OR

-U.S. win over Algeria
-England win over Slovenia
-Bigger margin of victory in the U.S. win


And for good measure we want to see:
-Anything but a Ghana/Germany tie coupled with a Serbia/Australia tie or Australia win (that scenario would ensure Ghana wins the group, Germany finishes second, meaning U.S. vs. Germany...we want Germany to win the group or Germany to be out).

The U.S. has a great chance to get on the easy track tomorrow, but they have to win first.

[K.C.]

The ideal way Group D could break for the U.S. would be Ghana beating Germany and Australia beating Serbia.

That means Ghana would win, and the U.S. would play Australia if the U.S. won Group C, and then the Uruguay/South Korea winner

However, like I said, anything that doesn't end with them playing Germany is a win...Germany is still the best team of that group by far, regardless of what actually happens tomorrow.

[epo]

he is making fun of hottub tellin us to keep our eyes out for this drogba guy

I'm telling ya, England has this Rooney kid. He's gonna be something!

[Hottub]

He so far has been virtually nonexistant. Lackluster play not worthy of no. 10.
The Fez of Team England.

[Suspect Chin]

He so far has been virtually nonexistant. Lackluster play not worthy of no. 10.
The Fez of Team England.

Of all the people on here, I never thought you'd turn against Fez too.

[Suspect Chin]

Damn K.C. you put a lot of work into that. Thanks.

[sailor]

Of all the people on here, I never thought you'd turn against Fez too.

yeah, does he realize what board he's a moderator on?

[Hottub]

Exactly

[epo]

yeah, does he realize what board he's a moderator on?

He thinks this is budselig.com

[Kevin]

He so far has been virtually nonexistant. Lackluster play not worthy of no. 10.
The Fez of Team England.

So what would that make you in the WC? Team Albania?

[sailor]

So what would that make you in the WC? Team Albania?

ha, he said tub's a loser.

[Kevin]

ha, he said tub's a loser.

You are team 1994 Colombia.

[n0thng2bdone]

preempt o&a for a bigass simulcast!

[Hottub]

Here we go.

[booster11373]

That fucking looked like a goal!

[Misteriosa]

that was fucking bullshit. :furious:

[Hottub]

Come on!!!!

[ozzie]

Trying to listen to this on the radio and follow on ESPN gamecast is downright painful.

I may have to go seek out a TV at the half.

[Misteriosa]

fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

my tv stream just got blocked. im relying on espn radio now.

what happened while i was switching

[disneyspy]

Trying to listen to this on the radio and follow on ESPN gamecast is downright painful.

I may have to go seek out a TV at the half.

try this http://espn.go.com/espn3/index?sc_cid=charter_homepage_homedcc_espn3_061110 #

[Misteriosa]

try this http://espn.go.com/espn3/index?sc_cid=charter_homepage_homedcc_espn3_061110 #

that doesnt work for us cablevision/optimum online critters :down:

[disneyspy]

that doesnt work for us cablevision/optimum online critters :down:

then try this http://www.atdhe.net/

[booster11373]

scoreless at the half

[Hottub]

that doesnt work for us cablevision/optimum online critters :down:

Sure it does.

On Optimum.
<-----------

[ozzie]

try this http://espn.go.com/espn3/index?sc_cid=charter_homepage_homedcc_espn3_061110 #

Thanks, but our IT guys are on to that one.

[Misteriosa]

Sure it does.

On Optimum.
<-----------

i tried it at home when the world cup started. it said cablevison/optimum wasnt part of the agreement group (or something like that) and wouldnt let me through.

[n0thng2bdone]

i watch on the spanish channel, but i've used stream torrent for baseball and soccer, it's good. other links there too

http://www.myp2pforum.eu/threads/40716-Streaming-World-Cup-2010-Wed-June-23rd

[Misteriosa]

then try this http://www.atdhe.net/

thats what just got blocked.

[disneyspy]

thats what just got blocked.

heres a sublink http://espn.go.com/

[Hottub]

Crap!

[Snoogans]

we need to start finishing some of these fuckin chances

[ozzie]

i watch on the spanish channel, but i've used stream torrent for baseball and soccer, it's good. other links there too

http://www.myp2pforum.eu/threads/40716-Streaming-World-Cup-2010-Wed-June-23rd

Thought it was going to load for a minute... but it's blocked too.

They must have any streaming video blocked somehow.

[Hottub]

Dempsey hit the post!:wallbash:

[disneyspy]

tough day for dempsey thats 2 he should have had

[n0thng2bdone]

this link works: tvants://list.ccants.com/tvants/?k=3a18044188ae229feeee5f97b9b5ccdc

it's tvants-it's worth it imo to install tvants, sopcast, and stream torrent

you need to let it buffer for at least 5 minutes. i can help a bit if someone has trouble, but those three progs don't really require any configuration

[Willmore]

USA should have taken its vitamins.

[Willmore]

By the way, is ESPN3 buggy for anyone else today? It worked the last few days for me, not today though.

[disneyspy]

By the way, is ESPN3 buggy for anyone else today? It worked the last few days for me, not today though.

workin good for me today

[Hottub]

5 minutes or we are out.

[Misteriosa]

i feel like im going to throw up...

[Snoogans]

we fuckin should have 5 goals in this game

[disneyspy]

that yellow card is bull shit

[Snoogans]

Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa a

[n0thng2bdone]

!

[Hottub]

Holy Mother of Fuck!!!!!!!!:clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap:

[Willmore]

I've got a split screen going, and England was celebrating their win as USA scored. Hilarious!

Oh, nevermind, I thought they would be out if USA won.

[Misteriosa]

Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!


91st minute!!!!! HOLY SHIT!!!!!!!!!

[booster11373]

yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[disneyspy]

i cant believe i just got excited over a fucking soccer game

[Snoogans]

AND WE WIN THE GROUP

fuck you ENGLAND

[ozzie]

I hope I don't get fired after that reaction. Fuck it. Whoooooooooooo!

[Snoogans]

this is probably the most ive bounced back and forth emotionally during any sporting event. I just went fuckin ballistic. Soccer better blow up here

[Hottub]

AND WE WIN THE GROUP

fuck you ENGLAND

This.

[hereintheUK]

Turned out nice for both our nations. I'm happy with the results. See you further on down the road hopefully. Unfortunately we might have to play Germany in the second round!

[Suspect Chin]

I was not expecting how emotional that one goal was going to make me. Wow.

[Suspect Chin]

Turned out nice for both our nations. I'm happy with the results. See you further on down the road hopefully. Unfortunately we might have to play Germany in the second round!

Fuck your nation. It's war now.

[disneyspy]

I was not expecting how emotional that one goal was going to make me. Wow.

i know i yelled here at my apartment and then heard then yell on my radio,it was pretty cool

[ozzie]

AND WE WIN THE GROUP

fuck you ENGLAND

Exactly! Could mean the difference between facing Germany next, or Serbia... or Ghana.

[Misteriosa]

I was not expecting how emotional that one goal was going to make me. Wow.

this. when the goal was scored, i yelled out. im sure i annoyed a few people, but they can go fuck themselves.

[booster11373]

What a roller coaster amazing finish.

[Snoogans]

i blew my voice out when donovan scored. Everyone for 4 blocks heard me scream YEAH for 10 seconds straight. Now I can barely talk. Fuck it

GO USA

[Snoogans]

this mighta been perfect in terms of grabbin US fans too. This is the exact type of game that makes non fans become fans.

[Furtherman]

YEAAAAAAAAAAA yelled so many people in my office pretending to like soccer!!!

[ozzie]

Next match, Round of 16:

USA vs. Group D #2 (We'll know who in a few hours)

Saturday, 2:30 p.m. (Eastern)

The winner of that match will play the winner of Uraguay vs. South Korea in the Quarterfinals.

[sailor]

Caught the 2nd half in our lobby. A dozen people yelled out when he put that one away. Great end to the game. Should have had 3 or 4.

[TripleSkeet]

this mighta been perfect in terms of grabbin US fans too. This is the exact type of game that makes non fans become fans.

Thank God too. Because if they had been knocked out after getting fucked by a ref for a 2nd consecutive game thats the kind of shit that makes borderline fans say "Fuck this sport" and walk away for good.

[Misteriosa]

Thank God too. Because if they had been knocked out after getting fucked by a ref for a 2nd consecutive game thats the kind of shit that makes borderline fans say "Fuck this sport" and walk away for good.

its tough enough that ties are allowed, to then get consistently shit on by refs doesnt help things either.

[Fallon]

Just watched the game, holy fuck!

Probably the first the first time I've ever screamed multiple times watching soccer, so many chances!!

[CruelCircus]

I think the last time I yelled that loudly over sports was the 06 NLCS. Maybe USA-Canada in the Olympics...

I didn't realize just how pissed I was at the world for those two disallowed goals... kept yelling "Fuck you!" at the screen! It all just burst.

Oh, and I don't think I ever went from zero to hate as fast as I did with this prick Yebda from Algeria. Fuck that faux-hawked bastard.

[n0thng2bdone]

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"The USABRO has been marinating for the past 20 years, born from the ashes of the downfall of the American family. The emergence of the ’soccer mom’ in the 1990s wasn’t really just a ‘pop culture cliche buzzword’–it was the bond that was formed between a mother and a son after the downfall of the Babyboomer Father Figure. Mothers and sons shared long drives to the outskirts of the suburbs every weekend to play in meaningful soccer teams. For many American bros, the first spirit of ‘true bro’ was born on ‘the pitch’ [via the 'soccer field']."

http://www.hipsterrunoff.com/2010/06/the-emergence-of-the-usa-bro.html

[n0thng2bdone]

so which is the better game to watch right now?

[ozzie]

so which is the better game to watch right now?

IF I could watch... I'd have to go with Germany vs. Ghana. Brother against brother in that one (Kevin-Prince Boateng for Ghana against Jerome Boateng for Germany)

Winner of that one wins the group. Probably more aggressive play in that one.

The socceroos are pretty much out of it, although there's probably a better chance the US will face Serbia, if you want to "scout" their next opponent.

[n0thng2bdone]

gotcha

[ozzie]

Especially if Serbia goes up a goal in their game. If Serbia wins, then Germany HAS to win in order to advance.

Ghana goes through with a draw against Germany.

[Suspect Chin]

IF I could watch... I'd have to go with Germany vs. Ghana. Brother against brother in that one (Kevin-Prince Boateng for Ghana against Jerome Boateng for Germany)

How is that possible? What are the citizenship rules?

[ozzie]

How is that possible? What are the citizenship rules?

They're half brothers, both having the same father, who was from Ghana. Both were born in Germany, but KP applied for a Ghana passport so he could play for his father's home country.

Everything you ever wanted to know about the Boateng Brothers here. (http://news.myjoyonline.com/sports/201004/44880.asp)

[HBox]

How is that possible? What are the citizenship rules?

If one of your parents are born in another country than the one you currently are a citizen of then you are allowed to play for that country.

[Suspect Chin]

When did the Brits start ending every sentence in a question?

"The Germans always prevail, don't they?"

"That was a great shot, no?"

"We're having a great day of competition, aren't we?"

I think Ricky Gervais started it.

[HBox]

If you have ESPNU change to it during the half. The longest game in tennis history is going on. They are at 53-53 in the 5th set.

[Snoogans]

If you have ESPNU change to it during the half. The longest game in tennis history is going on. They are at 53-53 in the 5th set.

i was watchin between matches. Fuckin nuts

[Rhah]

How can people (in general) dis soccer but be ok with Tennis?

[HBox]

How can people (in general) dis soccer but be ok with Tennis?

There are not ties in tennis, as is obvious today.

[n0thng2bdone]

this works. will look for a better one

http://alfatv.weebly.com/

[Snoogans]

There are not ties in tennis, as is obvious today.

they are about 45 min from being suspended by darkness for the second time in the match

[n0thng2bdone]

it would be funny if they had to forfeit the next match for not being there

[Snoogans]

big shot by germany

[ozzie]

Socceroo goal means the US has a better chance of facing Ghana in the next round, unless Serbia can pull out 2 goals for a win.

[Kevin]

Fuck Serbia

Cahill Bitches

[ozzie]

Whoa... second socceroo strike. 2 more and they tie Ghana in goal differential, and they tied head-to-head in their match with Ghana.

Longshot, but looks like they're going for it.

[HBox]

Tennis match suspended again at 59-59. Man.

[ozzie]

Serbia goal makes it almost impossible for Australia now, and gives them hope of advancing if they can force a draw, and if Ghana remains scoreless against Germany.

[HBox]

I guess they just don't call handballs anymore.

[ozzie]

That's it.

The US gets Ghana on Saturday... England gets Germany on Sunday.

[HBox]

The camera during the game and in all the replays they are showing of the goal cuts away to an Algerian player as Tim Howard throws the ball and the run starts. Sometime today on ESPN they showed a different angle that showed Howard actually throwing the ball. That motherfucker threw the ball almost half way down the field and hit Donovan in stride. The ball didn't hit the ground until maybe 10 yards before the center line. Fucking amazing.

[Snoogans]

The camera during the game and in all the replays they are showing of the goal cuts away to an Algerian player as Tim Howard throws the ball and the run starts. Sometime today on ESPN they showed a different angle that showed Howard actually throwing the ball. That motherfucker threw the ball almost half way down the field and hit Donovan in stride. The ball didn't hit the ground until maybe 10 yards before the center line. Fucking amazing.

they said it went 38 yards in the air. Pretty fuckin impressive considering he didnt arc it and its a soccer ball

[HBox]

Another thing I just noticed: If England can somehow beat Germany and Argentina beats Mexico they will meet in the quarterfinals. How awesome would that be with Maradona on the sideline?

[Kevin]

Another thing I just noticed: If England can somehow beat Germany and Argentina beats Mexico they will meet in the quarterfinals. How awesome would that be with Maradona on the sideline?

Diego Vs Anyone in the sidelines is awesome.

[OGC]

Another thing I just noticed: If England can somehow beat Germany and Argentina beats Mexico they will meet in the quarterfinals. How awesome would that be with Maradona on the sideline?

Is there some history between Maradona and England ?

[Tenbatsuzen]

Is there some history between Maradona and England ?

http://img112.imageshack.us/img112/4454/maradona082321fr.jpg

[Tenbatsuzen]

Does anyone have audio of the live calls, either radio or TV? Espn is showing the goal but not the call. I want to hear the call, I was on a conference when the goal happened so I was watching but not listening.

[Kevin]

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[epo]

http://img112.imageshack.us/img112/4454/maradona082321fr.jpg

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Imagine how depressed England was when he scored the Goal of the Century 3 minutes after scoring the "Hand of God" goal.

[Tenbatsuzen]

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Imagine how depressed England was when he scored the Goal of the Century 3 minutes after scoring the "Hand of God" goal.

As amazing as the Goal of the Century is, gotta think Landycakes deal is on that level too, from Howard hitting him on the fly to putting home Dempsey's shot, given the importance and the enormous pressure.

[Snoogans]

As amazing as the Goal of the Century is, gotta think Landycakes deal is on that level too, from Howard hitting him on the fly to putting home Dempsey's shot, given the importance and the enormous pressure.

what the FUCK is landycakes?

[KnoxHarrington]

what the FUCK is landycakes?

Quite possibly the gayest nickname I've ever heard in my life.

[booster11373]

what the FUCK is landycakes?

I double that

[booster11373]

Quite possibly the gayest nickname I've ever heard in my life.

I triple this

[Tenbatsuzen]

it's a derisive nickname that some people are saying nicely today.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/28/sports/soccer/28soccer.html

some soccer fan you are snoogs.

[epo]

As amazing as the Goal of the Century is, gotta think Landycakes deal is on that level too, from Howard hitting him on the fly to putting home Dempsey's shot, given the importance and the enormous pressure.

A. Landon's goal is not on that ridiculous level.

B. You calling him "Landycakes" is not only obscenely gay, but just shows your lack of soccer knowledge by insulting the best soccer player America has ever developed.

[Tenbatsuzen]

A. Landon's goal is not on that ridiculous level.

B. You calling him "Landycakes" is not only obscenely gay, but just shows your lack of soccer knowledge by insulting the best soccer player America has ever developed.

The best player the US ever developed is Tony Meola!!!

[epo]

The best player the US ever developed is Tony Meola!!!

Now I'm even more angry when I think about how stupid it is to compare Landon's rebound clean up to Maradona's "Goal of the Century".

Seriously?