(Un)Official World Cup Thread

[colnago]

Wow, bad move for the Nigerian for the RC, but even worse flop from the Greek.

 

[MuerteMan]

Okay, so with Group B where it stands now, I believe that Greece, while winning today are still out of it. The Argentinians should beat the Greeks, and thus putting them at a very low score differential (-3,-4 perhaps, they are at -1 now). Thus it will come down to the Nigeria (0 points -2 Goal Differential) vs. South Korea (3 Points -1 Goal Differential). If the game ends in a draw the Koreans will go on. If Nigeria wins, they will go on, and obviously if Korea wins they go on. Does anybody see flaw with this. The Greeks could throw a big wrench into the whole thing if they tie Argentina though. Only time shall tell.

Edit: Group A is similar. If France kills South Africa, and Uruguay or Mexico loses to the other it would be possible for France to sneak into second place. We shall see what happens though.

 

[MuerteMan]

Hmm, that Germany game was horrendous. Horrible ref, horrible play, a bad penalty miss and all around just bad. I do get the feeling though that the ref played a very big part. Germany was afraid to go in, make the decisive tackles and be aggressive in their defense. They knew that if they missed the ball and as much as touched a Serbian hair they would be yellow carded. Germany will top Ghana, and top the group on goal differential.

Wir werden gewinnen.

 

[jradicle11]

Bullshit yellow card given to Finley for US. Great shot by Donovan, looks like he just drilled it as hard as he could. Whatever works. Hopefully US can string together a few passes and get two more goals. If not, they probably won't advance.

 

[colnago]

Wow, did they bring in the WWF refs for the US/Slov game?

 

[jradicle11]

The ref for the USA vs. Slovenia game is AWFUL. He took away the USA goal when there was no offside nor a foul on the US. Slovenia did a great job of hugging Bradley so he couldn't move but the ref seems to have missed that. They mount such a great comeback for a victory only to be taken away by the ref.

Can they review cards given in the games?

 

[colnago]

"Multiple" bad calls this game.

 

[MuerteMan]

I watch alot of soccer, and I have to say. The 2 games today have been some of the worst officiating that I have ever seen. Especially the U.S, game. That 3rd goal was amazing. And I say goal because it was one. The U.S. players were fouled all over the place (atleast 2-3 people getting hugged), and no U.S. players did anything dirty. You should play the advantage and let the goal stand, or at least give the penalty. Horrible day for the U.S. they deserved the win. I wish there was only some way to get plays reviewed, but alas there is not. The U.S. just has to go big against Algeria now.

 

[jradicle11]

So for USA to advance, Slovenia beats England, England beats Algeria, USA beats Algeria. That should give Slovenia 7 points, USA 5 points, England 4 points, and Algeria with 0.

Of course they could tie with England in points and it'll come down to point differential, but that's a tougher option.

 

[MuerteMan]

Yes it is going to be a very close group, and also very fustrating because if they had won this they would be in tremendously better shape, and they should have won. Another thing that may go America's way today however is Algeria. It is very unlikely, but if Algeria and England play to a tie, or England loses than the US is in better shape. Time to support Algeria with all my heart, something I didn't see myself doing before this world cup.

Edit: Algeria is boss. The US now have some more control of their own fate. This is a good thing.

 

[Smg]

Useless f'ing England they don't deserve to wear the shirts

 

[loveandroid]

Snejder scored, what a season for him.

 

[MuerteMan]

Another Red, Australia is having a horrendous world cup.

 

[jradicle11]

I can't wait for Brazil vs. Portugual. Just get here already!

 

[MuerteMan]

Wow, just WOW is all I can say about today in the world cup. Congrats to New Zealand. They battled hard, and I believe they deserved that tie. As for the Brazil game. All I can say is WTF?!?!?!? Kaka got run into, and anybody can see that. Oh well. Brazil goes on.

 

[jradicle11]

I don't like Kaka, he deserved the card. Not for hitting the guy, but just for being generally annoying the whole game. I hate people who play like that. Clapping in a player's face? I would've got a red for taking him out after he did that to me.

 

[colnago]

Wow, talkin about the US leavin' it late. Refs made it hard again though.

 

[mbell75]

Nice win for the US! Are the refs in this sport always this criminal?

 

[NYCHitman1]

I can't wait for the World Cup to end. I'm tired of people spamming the hell outta my Facebook News Feed lol.

 

[dmodert66]

Woohooo!!!! GO USA SOCCER!

 

[SoFLO]

YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

^^That was my reaction when we scored lol. Great ending, we weren't about to let the refs take that one from us too. The refs got lucky because if we would've lost, they would've been on the real hot seat.

 

[sifi]

England Germany grudge match. We owe them one.

I'd rather have played them later in the tournamnet but you bloody yanks had to get that last second winner

 

[jradicle11]

Time for the rest of america to suddenly start watching soccer now!

 

[sifi]

The world cup is actually a bit like WWII.

The French surrendered, the yanks turn up at the last minute and we're left fighting the germans

 

[colnago]

The Slovakian's must be on roids because the Italians are hitting the ground alot.