killdeer
Posts: 1,538
Jun 15, 2010 11:58pm
that assist from Robinho was absolutely the most beautiful thing i have seen this month........THAT is WC!
and Yes, i stand firm on the opinion that there are at least 6 sides that are more talented than the Italians this year....
don't get all jiggy Rock...that is just the way it goes....very few dynasties or repeats in the WC...that is what is great about it.
it does not mean I don't respect the Italians, it is just that I do not respect blind adoration that is in complete conflict with the known facts or evidence.
i.e., I would love to see the USA in the semi's...I suspect that will not happen, so I am objective enough to make room for the Brazilians, or Spain, or Argentina, or the Netherlands.
and Yes, i stand firm on the opinion that there are at least 6 sides that are more talented than the Italians this year....
don't get all jiggy Rock...that is just the way it goes....very few dynasties or repeats in the WC...that is what is great about it.
it does not mean I don't respect the Italians, it is just that I do not respect blind adoration that is in complete conflict with the known facts or evidence.
i.e., I would love to see the USA in the semi's...I suspect that will not happen, so I am objective enough to make room for the Brazilians, or Spain, or Argentina, or the Netherlands.
GOONx19
Posts: 7,147
Jun 15, 2010 11:59pm
I never knew that. Steve Tshabalala would've been a much cooler name.
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Jun 16, 2010 8:43am
Chile gunning for their first ever win at a World Cup; up 1-0 on Honduras in the second half and really controlling the game.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jun 16, 2010 9:35am
GOONx19;391012 wrote:Oh please. This isn't baseball or track; a cleat and a spike are entirely different. A cleat to the heel is no worse than someone stepping on the back of your foot as you walk. You're delusional.
While I dont think De Rossi was touched, cleates used in professional soccer are mostly metal screws. They hurt like a bitch and if the catch the top of your foot can break your bone.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jun 16, 2010 9:51am
Well we only had to wait till the 6th freaking day to watch the best team in the tournament play. Spain about to take on the Swiss!
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jun 16, 2010 9:56am
SIX Barcelona players in the starting line-up for the Spanish, with Pedro and Valdes on the bench. That is incredible.
Fab1b
Posts: 12,949
Jun 16, 2010 10:33am
Man Chile looked good this morning, they love to attack. Watching Spain now.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Jun 16, 2010 10:35am
Laley23;391287 wrote: That is incredible.
Yeah, that is pretty incredible that Barcelona couldn't win the CL with eight players on the #1 international team in the world
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jun 16, 2010 10:42am
A.) Thats not funnySportsAndLady;391320 wrote:Yeah, that is pretty incredible that Barcelona couldn't win the CL with eight players on the #1 international team in the world
B.) Ill settle for 2 wins and 4 semis in the last 5 campaigns
I win.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jun 16, 2010 10:43am
Iniesta having a heck of a game so far. He is gonna be so much more deadly with Villa up top and not retarded Ibra.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Jun 16, 2010 10:47am
Laley23;391328 wrote:A.) Thats not funny
B.) Ill settle for 2 wins and 4 semis in the last 5 campaigns
I win.
Haha
David Villa is having a hell of a game, too...just needs to finish 1 or 2.
The thing with Spain is sometimes they're too passive...they make an extra pass every now and then when they should have just shot the ball (and prob woulda scored). They're so glorious to watch..ball movement, timing, tactical moves, etc. but they are very frustrating when they don't shoot.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jun 16, 2010 10:52am
SportsAndLady;391337 wrote:Haha
David Villa is having a hell of a game, too...just needs to finish 1 or 2.
The thing with Spain is sometimes they're too passive...they make an extra pass every now and then when they should have just shot the ball (and prob woulda scored). They're so glorious to watch..ball movement, timing, tactical moves, etc. but they are very frustrating when they don't shoot.
Yep. I have watched almost every single Barca game for the last 6 years and their influence on this Spanish side is so obvious. They are the only Spanish side that take it to this extreme, but they have so many players in the squad that Spain plays that way as well. Its the best soccer to watch imo, but they do love to basically pass it into the net. They dont like the tough shots.
That also comes from teams constantly playing the way the Swiss are, with so many defenders. They get into this habit of having to break down a team with passes and shorts passes around the goal, that they instinctively do it when a shot is available.
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Jun 16, 2010 11:10am
chicago510
Posts: 5,728
Jun 16, 2010 11:14am
Wow the swiss break through on the spanish miscue in their box
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jun 16, 2010 11:15am
1-0 Swiss. Del Bosque needs to insert Torres and take Silva out, who has been worthless today.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jun 16, 2010 11:18am
Laley23;391377 wrote:1-0 Swiss. Del Bosque needs to insert Torres and take Silva out, who has been worthless today.
I should be announcing this game.
Fab1b
Posts: 12,949
Jun 16, 2010 11:19am
Upset brewing
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Jun 16, 2010 11:25am
Just turned it on. Why didn't Torres start in the first place?
Fab1b
Posts: 12,949
Jun 16, 2010 11:27am
Holy cow
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Jun 16, 2010 11:27am
Right off the cross bar, holy cow indeed!
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Jun 16, 2010 11:27am
What a blast. Spain will score. Its coming.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jun 16, 2010 11:27am
Automatik;391388 wrote:Just turned it on. Why didn't Torres start in the first place?
Del Bosque went with Silva and Iniesta on the wings (Barca style) and had Busquets in the holding mid with Xabi Alonso and Xavi in the forward mid positions. It was an interesting tactic and clearly the wrong choice lol.
Fab1b
Posts: 12,949
Jun 16, 2010 11:28am
Spain is going after it that is for sure
Fab1b
Posts: 12,949
Jun 16, 2010 11:31am
Are you kidding me Swiss????? OMG what a game
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Jun 16, 2010 11:31am
WOW, crazy! Game of the tournament thus far!