Haha, 2-0 in the 1st half and Pepe is gone. What an idiot. This is perfect. I want Germany to decimate Portugal and Ghana, so that by the time they play us they're already through to the knockout rounds, and can give some guys some rest. Just might allow us to squeak out a positive result that gets us through. But we need to take care of Ghana first which won't be easy!
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that was a joke of a redcard on Pepe. he went down to insult the player and barely hit him. alot of bad calls in the portugal-germany game.
10 times out of 10, head butting someone whether on purpose or not and no matter how hard it was when a player is on the ground after a play is going to be a red card.
Why are Soccer players such drama queens Pepe deserved to get Red carded i get that , but Muller to dive like he got shot is pathetic that is my pep peeve they dive if the grass is not cut perfectly ....
Why are Soccer players such drama queens Pepe deserved to get Red carded i get that , but Muller to dive like he got shot is pathetic that is my pep peeve they dive if the grass is not cut perfectly ....
Because it can change the outcome of a game. Not saying I agree. Played through college and I don't ever remember taking a dive. Liked this article though.
Why are Soccer players such drama queens Pepe deserved to get Red carded i get that , but Muller to dive like he got shot is pathetic that is my pep peeve they dive if the grass is not cut perfectly ....
Because it can change the outcome of a game. Not saying I agree. Played through college and I don't ever remember taking a dive. Liked this article though.
Isn't there a certain NBA team that gets quite a bit of shit for their diving?
I know it can change the game still doesn't change the fact that Soccer players are drama queens and the fact that these Refs make themselves bigger than the Game ...
Why are Soccer players such drama queens Pepe deserved to get Red carded i get that , but Muller to dive like he got shot is pathetic that is my pep peeve they dive if the grass is not cut perfectly ....
Because it can change the outcome of a game. Not saying I agree. Played through college and I don't ever remember taking a dive. Liked this article though.
Isn't there a certain NBA team that gets quite a bit of shit for their diving?
I know it can change the game still doesn't change the fact that Soccer players are drama queens and the fact that these Refs make themselves bigger than the Game ...
I hear ya. I love soccer but the flopping is just fucking out of control. Until FIFA decides to start punishing guys for the bullshit flops, it will unfortunately continue to be a big part of the game.
That Times article was a good read. It's also hard for us as hockey fans (I see some of yinz guys in the NHL forums) to witness. There might be some exaggerated in hockey to get a call, but what I find ridiculous is the "MY ANKLE IS FUCKING BROKEN!" type of faces these clowns make when they hit the ground.
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That Times article was a good read. It's also hard for us as hockey fans (I see some of yinz guys in the NHL forums) to witness. There might be some exaggerated in hockey to get a call, but what I find ridiculous is the "MY ANKLE IS FUCKING BROKEN!" type of faces these clowns make when they hit the ground.
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Christ, I was thinking the same thing. I remember watching the US play in World Cups in the 90's and had no hope of any success, and just enjoyed watching us play with the "big boys." Now expectations have changed. I feel like barfing even though we're ahead. 90 minutes can get here quickly enough.
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Christ, I was thinking the same thing. I remember watching the US play in World Cups in the 90's and had no hope of any success, and just enjoyed watching us play with the "big boys." Now expectations have changed. I feel like barfing even though we're ahead. 90 minutes can get here quickly enough.
Yep.
Something I never thought I would say. Is it possible that jones and beckerman have been the best two players on the field?
I agree, and it is very strange. Jones and Beckerman just got a mention for their work rate. They really are on it. I sure wish I had confidence in the rest of the guys right now. Bradley has really been absent and he's supposed to be the general. I hope he picks his game up. We're going to need to be a lot sharper against Portugal. 10 more minutes until I can start breathing again.
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Tomorrow will be Ro-nal-do for the Portuguesisisie =;
Go Portugal!! B-)
Just for luck! Portugal!
Take care of business tonight.
Looked like a well-deserved red card to me. Pepe is a moron.
Yeeeeeeah, agreed.
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/16/sports/worldcup/for-us-soccer-team-honesty-may-not-be-the-best-policy.html?_r=0
Isn't there a certain NBA team that gets quite a bit of shit for their diving?
I hear ya. I love soccer but the flopping is just fucking out of control. Until FIFA decides to start punishing guys for the bullshit flops, it will unfortunately continue to be a big part of the game.
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Jozy is done
Bradley is playing terribly
Dempsey has a broken nose
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If Beasley plays like this against Portugal, Ronaldo is going to score 42 goals
Christ, I was thinking the same thing. I remember watching the US play in World Cups in the 90's and had no hope of any success, and just enjoyed watching us play with the "big boys." Now expectations have changed. I feel like barfing even though we're ahead. 90 minutes can get here quickly enough.
Something I never thought I would say. Is it possible that jones and beckerman have been the best two players on the field?
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