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I Wear Pants
Posts: 16,223
Jun 12, 2010 11:59am
Nigeria's keeper did awesome. Nigeria should have been able to score off of one of those counters though.
Argentina should have won that game by like 3.
Argentina should have won that game by like 3.
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rock_knutne
Jun 12, 2010 12:23pm
Argentina looked sloppy to me, they gave up too many counter attacks and if Nigeria had a shred of organization they could have gotten a draw out of that game. If Argentina plays that way against South Korea they could lose. Agree about Nigeria's keeper, he single handed kept them in the game.
Argentina had better find some kind of team play or they will not go far in the knock out stages, individualism will only get you so far.
Argentina had better find some kind of team play or they will not go far in the knock out stages, individualism will only get you so far.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jun 12, 2010 12:32pm
SportsAndLady;387611 wrote:Higuian bloooows. Bring in Diego
Amazing that as good as Milito has been, Higuain and Messi are arguably having better years (Messi for sure). Messi at 21 and Higuain at 22, Argentina will win a World Cup with them...if not this year, than I would put early money on 2014.
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Jun 12, 2010 12:43pm
Laley23;387670 wrote:I would put early money on 2014.
I wouldn't. I'd be shocked if Brazil doesn't win as the host nation.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jun 12, 2010 1:11pm
Mulva;387673 wrote:I wouldn't. I'd be shocked if Brazil doesn't win as the host nation.
They will probably be the favorites. But I personally think Argentina will be the best team in the world for the next Cup.
jordo212000
Posts: 10,664
Jun 12, 2010 1:45pm
So much for USA-England at 1:30. I put the TV on ABC and it doesn't start till 2:30
tk421
Posts: 8,500
Jun 12, 2010 1:48pm
jordo212000;387706 wrote:So much for USA-England at 1:30. I put the TV on ABC and it doesn't start till 2:30
Yeah, it sucks. Like we need to hear the same exact thing 20 times for an hour before the game.
ts1227
Posts: 12,319
Jun 12, 2010 2:33pm
jordo212000;387706 wrote:So much for USA-England at 1:30. I put the TV on ABC and it doesn't start till 2:30
It's been known for weeks, if not months that the game was starting at 2:30
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Jun 12, 2010 4:40pm
I forget who it was, but somebody made a great point about Messi and his subpar performances with Argentina.
Messi has been with FC Barcelona since he was what, like 13? He's grown up on the Spanish style of football and basically that's what he knows. He doesn't always look like he fits in with the Argentine style during international play.
Messi has been with FC Barcelona since he was what, like 13? He's grown up on the Spanish style of football and basically that's what he knows. He doesn't always look like he fits in with the Argentine style during international play.
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rock_knutne
Jun 12, 2010 6:18pm
I thought Messi was their best player today and if not fot the Nigerian keeper he score a couple goals, but again, he can't do it alone. Maradona doesn't have a clue how to organize a line-up and play to his strengths.hoops23;387897 wrote:I forget who it was, but somebody made a great point about Messi and his subpar performances with Argentina.
Messi has been with FC Barcelona since he was what, like 13? He's grown up on the Spanish style of football and basically that's what he knows. He doesn't always look like he fits in with the Argentine style during international play.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jun 12, 2010 8:56pm
hoops23;387897 wrote:I forget who it was, but somebody made a great point about Messi and his subpar performances with Argentina.
Messi has been with FC Barcelona since he was what, like 13? He's grown up on the Spanish style of football and basically that's what he knows. He doesn't always look like he fits in with the Argentine style during international play.
This is true. But through 5 games, Messi is the best player in the WC. He was GREAT today, and as Rock said, easily couldve had 2 goals.
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Jun 12, 2010 11:18pm
Interesting match ups tomorrow. I think Group D may be the most balanced group from top to bottom, given Germany's injury troubles. They should still win, but they could certainly be tested now. I wouldn't be completely shocked to see any of the other 3 teams advance.
And obviously I'm also interested in seeing the U.S. other 2 opponents go at it in the early one. I see that fizzling into a draw.
And obviously I'm also interested in seeing the U.S. other 2 opponents go at it in the early one. I see that fizzling into a draw.
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Jun 12, 2010 11:56pm
hoops23;387897 wrote: He doesn't always look like he fits in with the Argentine style during international play.
What?! He had 8 shots, he just couldn't finish. He was by far the best player on that field in that game. He fit in very well.
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Jun 13, 2010 12:14am
lhslep134;388178 wrote:What?! He had 8 shots, he just couldn't finish. He was by far the best player on that field in that game. He fit in very well.
Sigh...
Clearly we're not talking about this game. We're talking about previous international matches where Messi hasn't looked like himself. Yes, he looked good today against Nigeria.
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I Wear Pants
Posts: 16,223
Jun 13, 2010 12:38am
I hope so.Mulva;388144 wrote: And obviously I'm also interested in seeing the U.S. other 2 opponents go at it in the early one. I see that fizzling into a draw.
big_red_drummer
Posts: 96
Jun 13, 2010 12:40am
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Jun 13, 2010 12:48am
lol, cock-up
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Jun 13, 2010 1:11am
hoops23;388198 wrote:Sigh...
Clearly we're not talking about this game. We're talking about previous international matches where Messi hasn't looked like himself. Yes, he looked good today against Nigeria.
I know but the previous games weren't the actual world cup. This is the actual world cup and so far through 1 game Messi has been awesome and has looked right at home playing for the Argentinians.
Ask the Celtics about turning it on when it really counts.
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Jun 13, 2010 9:10am
Slovenia is up 1-0 after some of the worst goalkeeping you'll ever see.
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rock_knutne
Jun 13, 2010 10:31am
Mulva;388300 wrote:Slovenia is up 1-0 after some of the worst goalkeeping you'll ever see.
That game was a complete circus!
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rock_knutne
Jun 13, 2010 10:36am
Is everyone still annoyed by these damn horns they're blowing in the stands? It sounds like a swarm of bees. I'm seriously thinking of muting the sound, I can't take it anymore.
Fab1b
Posts: 12,949
Jun 13, 2010 11:38am
I am able to block out the horns until someone brings it up dammit!
Fab1b
Posts: 12,949
Jun 13, 2010 11:40am
Huge mistake by Serbia
Fab1b
Posts: 12,949
Jun 13, 2010 11:50am
Ghana over Serbia 1-0
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devil1197
Posts: 6,220
Jun 13, 2010 11:55am
I don't mind the horns, part of the great atmosphere.
Ghana gets a handball penalty kick and wins 1-0.
Ghana gets a handball penalty kick and wins 1-0.