World Cup 2014 - Brazil!

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  • josevolution
    josevolution Posts: 31,821
    Vitalogensia said:

    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.

    yeah that drives me nuts ...
    jesus greets me looks just like me ....
  • eeriepadave
    eeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 43,384
    USA!!!! let's get 'em boys!
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  • jeffbr
    jeffbr Seattle Posts: 7,177
    That's the start the US needed! Woohoo! Let's go Yanks!
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  • pjsteelerfan
    pjsteelerfan Maryland Posts: 9,905
    jeffbr said:

    That's the start the US needed! Woohoo! Let's go Yanks!

    nice to see the US score right out of the gate, need to keep the pressure on, long way to go
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  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,036
    Have you ever felt worse about a 1-0 lead?

    Jozy is done

    Bradley is playing terribly

    Dempsey has a broken nose

    Besler is out

    If Beasley plays like this against Portugal, Ronaldo is going to score 42 goals

  • jeffbr
    jeffbr Seattle Posts: 7,177
    Cliffy6745 said:

    Have you ever felt worse about a 1-0 lead?


    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.
    "I'll use the magic word - let's just shut the fuck up, please." EV, 04/13/08
  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,036
    jeffbr said:

    Cliffy6745 said:

    Have you ever felt worse about a 1-0 lead?


    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?
  • jeffbr
    jeffbr Seattle Posts: 7,177
    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.
    "I'll use the magic word - let's just shut the fuck up, please." EV, 04/13/08
  • pjsteelerfan
    pjsteelerfan Maryland Posts: 9,905
    Amazing
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  • vant0037
    vant0037 Posts: 6,170
    Goal!!!!
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  • pjsteelerfan
    pjsteelerfan Maryland Posts: 9,905
    big, big win
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  • jeffbr
    jeffbr Seattle Posts: 7,177
    Very big win, especially in light of Portugal's loss! Damn, I've never felt so nervous watching the USMNT. Not good for the heart!
    "I'll use the magic word - let's just shut the fuck up, please." EV, 04/13/08
  • eeriepadave
    eeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 43,384
    WOW, Huge win! USA!!!!!
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  • JV130312
    JV130312 STATE OF LOVE & TRUST Posts: 2,525
    awesome win.
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  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,036
    Infuckingcredible. Got smoked but got the points. Like what they have to say. Know they got out played but points are most important. Gotta get better. Portugal is in a bad place
  • OctopuS27
    OctopuS27 Portugal Posts: 569
    why the fuck they get basketball ref's for a world soccer cup?
    this world cup is done for me
    i've seen it all
    Brasil-Deutchland in the final....easy
  • Indifference71
    Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,915
    Cliffy6745 said:

    Infuckingcredible. Got smoked but got the points. Like what they have to say. Know they got out played but points are most important. Gotta get better. Portugal is in a bad place

    Fucking crazy. After scoring right away, it was pretty disappointing to see Ghana dominate possession like that did. But for Brooks to get that goal in the 86th like that was unreal! And like you said...we got the points and that's all that matters. Portugal got smoked today, but they'll be desperate on Sunday....who knows what will happen in this gam win the jungle.
  • Indifference71
    Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,915
    Surprised this thread is so quiet. That Mexico goalie had the game of his life yesterday.....some unreal saves. That Russian goalie did not have the game of his life yesterday....brutal goal he gave up there.
  • pjsteelerfan
    pjsteelerfan Maryland Posts: 9,905
    Indifference71 said:

    Surprised this thread is so quiet. That Mexico goalie had the game of his life yesterday.....some unreal saves. That Russian goalie did not have the game of his life yesterday....brutal goal he gave up there.

    Putin already has him on a plane to Siberia
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  • EdsonNascimento
    EdsonNascimento Posts: 5,531
    There is way too much bitching about the reffing. Mexico got jobbed the most out of anyone so far and that was by the same linesman (not the ref), and they are doing just fine.

    Yes, reffing matters, but other than the Brazil PK in game 1, there really hasn't been anything that egregious that's effected a game one way or the other (thankfully, Mexico got the result they deserved after the linesman tried to butcher their first game).

    The red to Pepe was completely correct. Yes, Muller was overreacting, but ummmm.... I think the head butt was WAAAAAAAYYYYYY overreacting. It's a red, plain and simple. Just like the Zisou red when the dude was basically degrading his sister and mother. You cannot give in to temptation.

    The soccer has been great (other than that absolutely brutal, unwatchable 0-0 tie Iran and Nigeria played).

    Even Italy decided not to play their typical crappy brand of soccer.

    Hopefully it will continue even after teams start to see the result they need to advance.
    Sorry. The world doesn't work the way you tell it to.

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