Hradsky 1 Report post Posted June 24, 2010 SLOVENSKO!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mack 44 Report post Posted June 25, 2010 Oh if only England could have choked just a bit more. Oh well, this WC is more enjoyable than I thought it would be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phonak 0 Report post Posted June 25, 2010 With how England has performed so far, I doubt that very much. If I were in their position, I would rather play England, honestly.England hasn't played bad at all, they've just had a hard time to score. England has been really solid defensively and none of their opponents have had a good chance to score. The only goal they conceded came on a goalkeeper mistake so I don't see any good arguments to why anybody would rather face England than USA. Now when Capello finally got his head out of his ass and started with Defoe up front, I think we're gonna see a different England.Anyways, it's gonna be a great game between England and Germany.SLOVENSKO!!!!!!!Good stuff, congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adam14 182 Report post Posted June 25, 2010 Swiss :(oh well they had a good run. Benaglio played so well for them too. eeasily one of the best goalies in the tournament.Spain look very good this year. as do the dutch. Portugal doesnt have me convinced because they rely too heavily on Ronaldo. Haven't seen Brazil play yet. England still look like shit.Congrats to the US i was hoping you guys would go through. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hradsky 1 Report post Posted June 25, 2010 Damn, facing the Netherlands in the round of 16 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raganblink 82 Report post Posted June 26, 2010 I love how the US doesn't have to face a powerhouse until semis. We basically have the easiest route to the finals than anyone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3804 Report post Posted June 26, 2010 Powerhouse or not, the dream is dead for the US. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krev 86 Report post Posted June 26, 2010 Soccer players are f'in pussys. Ref should have totally booked that one guy for his 'injury'. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mack 44 Report post Posted June 26, 2010 It's a poor man's hockey. Literally. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EBondo 233 Report post Posted June 26, 2010 Powerhouse or not, the dream is dead for the US.That first half absolutely killed them. They were horrible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Machinehead2k5 32 Report post Posted June 27, 2010 That first HALVES absolutely killed them. They were horrible.FIXED. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phonak 0 Report post Posted June 27, 2010 That's what happens when you cant put the ball in the net.. Kinda like England, but USA doesn't have a solid D to rely on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drewhunz 3 Report post Posted June 27, 2010 It's the blitz all over again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
team50 20 Report post Posted June 27, 2010 GD ripoff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gummer12 134 Report post Posted June 27, 2010 Despite the goal/no goal...England got Dominated in the second half. Germany was clearly the better team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daca 0 Report post Posted June 27, 2010 Had it stayed one, definitely would be a bigger deal. It's BS on Fifa. England were outclassed in every way possible and can't complain about the result. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3804 Report post Posted June 27, 2010 Despite the goal/no goal...England got Dominated in the second half. Germany was clearly the better team.But it's not the same as hockey in that aspect - that second goal stands and that is a completely different game going forward - it becomes a chessmatch (and what people don't like about soccer). The goals scored in the second half that doomed England were the results of counterattacks - because England was pressing to tie the game up, and they got burned BADLY. One of the Germany goals resulted from England pressing hard in the box and a block and back the other way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
team50 20 Report post Posted June 27, 2010 But it's not the same as hockey in that aspect - that second goal stands and that is a completely different game going forward - it becomes a chessmatch (and what people don't like about soccer). The goals scored in the second half that doomed England were the results of counterattacks - because England was pressing to tie the game up, and they got burned BADLY. One of the Germany goals resulted from England pressing hard in the box and a block and back the other way.You got it. That's why the bad call on the no goal was so important. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tro 4 Report post Posted June 27, 2010 Shame on FIFA, forget the camera replay, put a ref/goal judge behind the net. Evolve you old Dinasours!A 2-2 game changes everything, just like JR said, England had to attack and the Germans are so good on the counter, thus a 4-1 game.I like the game GER vs ARG, but I fear the result, I will hold out hope of GER winning, such great ball control and counter attack, but man do the ARG have fire power, that Messi is a freak of Football genius.Lets go Germany!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hradsky 1 Report post Posted June 28, 2010 that Messi is a freak of Football genius.I know! As someone who doesn't really follow soccer until the World Cup comes around, I didn't know what all the hype was about this guy. Watched him play for a little bit today and man, nobody could take the ball away! He kind of reminds me of Ovechkin with his style of play, he just somehow makes it happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EBondo 233 Report post Posted June 28, 2010 I know! As someone who doesn't really follow soccer until the World Cup comes around, I didn't know what all the hype was about this guy. Watched him play for a little bit today and man, nobody could take the ball away! He kind of reminds me of Ovechkin with his style of play, he just somehow makes it happen.He has me becoming very interested in Argentina. I'm a Germany dude, but Messi is a genius with the ball. Takes well after Maradona, whose exuberance on the sidelines is unmatched as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daca 0 Report post Posted June 28, 2010 Maradona is pulling a Mourinho: taking all the pressure off his players by playing the media and anyone else who questions them. So far any doubts lingering from qualifying about player selection are gone, I think he's fielded every outfield player available to him except one defender. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyers10 57 Report post Posted June 28, 2010 Messi hasn't even played exceptionally well yet in this tournament. He's been good but watch some of Barcelona's games and you'll really see what he is capable of. Hopefully he'll show us his full potential in this World Cup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EBondo 233 Report post Posted June 28, 2010 Maradona is pulling a Mourinho: taking all the pressure off his players by playing the media and anyone else who questions them.Chris Pronger, anyone?Been watching YouTube videos of Messi for the last half hour, and I'm in awe. Someone buy me a Messi jersey, stat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hradsky 1 Report post Posted July 4, 2010 Been watching YouTube videos of Messi for the last half hour, and I'm in awe. Someone buy me a Messi jersey, stat.Same here, just pulled the trigger on a Messi Argentina jersey & a Barcelona jersey. Also got one of those official Jubilani balls with the 8 panels, because why not?This is the first time in a while that I actually want to do something else other than play hockey!It also kind of hit me that hockey is really one of the, if not THE most expensive sports to play. All this gear + sticks can easily cost you a couple grand a year, especially if you buy all the top-end stuff. Soccer on the other hand, you dish out maybe $350 for the top-of the line cleats, buy a ball, and you can train anywhere you want 24 hours/day. Almost makes me want to go play soccer for a living :PSucks that Argentina is out though, I actually had money riding on them winning the cup... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
