World Cup 2010

[tommymac]

When do the riots start, thats what I want to see

[Curb]

US/Slovenia in 7 hours!!!

[goof2]

Originally Posted by Curb

US/Slovenia in 7 hours!!!

You were at the worst officiated game I have ever seen. In some respects it was a great game and one I would have wanted to attend, but the ref was absolutely terrible.

Obviously everyone is talking about that worse than useless ref stealing one goal that went in the back of the net. He also managed to steal another potential goal that would have made it 1-1 before the half with his yellow card on Findley for a bullshit handball in Slovinia's box that never happened. Oh yeah, as a bonus that same bullshit yellow card was Findley's second of the tournament meaning he can't play against Algeria. Those were just the two worst calls he made. He had a number of other terrible calls that aren't worth mentioning only because they didn't affect the game as much.

Yeah, the US played poorly for part of the game but they still evened out time of possession, doubled Slovenia on corner kicks and shots, almost quadrupled them on free kicks, and had 6 shots on goal to Slovenia's 4. As I said, the US played poorly for part of the game but they more than made up for it and got robbed by the ref.

[Mudpuppy]

i get daily updates from my coworkers who are all british... and in turn i give them a box of tea for july 4th - oh shit that is coming up i need to stock up.. they seem to like a good tea bagging.. of course according to them they didn't lose the war they got bored and went home because we are uncivilized.. to which i reply we would be more than glad to finish the war right now - a good blanket bombing with a grand finale of a nuke outta do it..

[NONE_too_SOFT]

Was watching the USA game up on the psych floor today, i was screaming louderthan the patients at how terrible the fucking US team was playing. Jesus christ have you ever heard of marking? or perhaps passing without stopping the ball for 3 seconds to let the other team mark your open players? and great save on that first goal, i'm pretty sure the first thing they teach in goalkeeper college is "actually try".

Still, if we can tie our way out of group play i'll be happy.

[tommymac]

Originally Posted by NONE_too_SOFT

Was watching the USA game up on the psych floor today, i was screaming louderthan the patients at how terrible the fucking US team was playing. Jesus christ have you ever heard of marking? or perhaps passing without stopping the ball for 3 seconds to let the other team mark your open players? and great save on that first goal, i'm pretty sure the first thing they teach in goalkeeper college is "actually try".

Still, if we can tie our way out of group play i'll be happy.

better be careful you dont want them giving you some haldol and ativan

[Inferno]

The US got screwed outta a third goal and two more points.

My question is, what is going on with England? They have all the talent, but no teamwork.

It's like "I'm Wayne Rooney, hi see me play, I am good just not for my national team" Same for Gerrard, Callegar, A Cole, J Terry...ect? Mabye because of rivals in the EPL?

[NONE_too_SOFT]

Originally Posted by Inferno

The US got screwed outta a third goal and two more points.

My question is, what is going on with England? They have all the talent, but no teamwork.

It's like "I'm Wayne Rooney, hi see me play, I am good just not for my national team" Same for Gerrard, Callegar, A Cole, J Terry...ect? Mabye because of rivals in the EPL?

thats how every team is though. and these are all guys who have at one time or another played together anyways. its not like its all new to them.

and yea, they did get screwed out of a goal. but they also practically gave them a 2 goal lead with stupid fundamental mistakes. they played 80% of the game like they didnt deserve to be playing on a national level. i havent seen much from the US team thats actually impressed me so far. maybe i just have high expectations for such an awesome group of individuals (which is what they play like)

[Inferno]

I am thinking this result is good for the US. We win against Algeria, we are into the second round with an England loss or tie with Slovenia.

BUT, Algeria might be tough. I dont know as England didnt play all that well and really dont deserve to move on.

Either way, the US needs to win

[goof2]

Originally Posted by Inferno

I am thinking this result is good for the US. We win against Algeria, we are into the second round with an England loss or tie with Slovenia.

BUT, Algeria might be tough. I dont know as England didnt play all that well and really dont deserve to move on.

Either way, the US needs to win

The US can still advance with a tie against Algeria, but it would be a pretty damn stupid to count on it.