hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Jul 1, 2010 3:59am
Brazil baby!
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NilesPacMan
Posts: 452
Jul 1, 2010 10:23am
Laley23;406673 wrote:I thought the Togo team pulled itself out, no?
Nope, the players wanted to commemorate their lost comrades by playing, but their government ordered them home immediately.
Now, I'm personally rooting for the Dutch and Germans, I like both sides pretty well. However, I agree that the Spain/Argentina final would probably be the aesthetically best one to watch, so I wouldn't mind that. For now, though, I'm pumped for the Argentina/Germany game because both teams are very strong offensively, but they both have weaknesses at the back.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jul 1, 2010 10:42am
^^^Spain-Argentina would play the Semi's
Im rooting for a Spain vs Netherlands Final cause that what I picked. I happen to think they play the best soccer as well with Brazil a close 3rd.
Im rooting for a Spain vs Netherlands Final cause that what I picked. I happen to think they play the best soccer as well with Brazil a close 3rd.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Jul 1, 2010 11:17am
Not sure if you guys signed the petition already, but go ahead and do it so we can get a bid to host the WC in the US.
http://www.gousabid.com/
http://www.gousabid.com/
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trackandccrunner
Posts: 1,283
Jul 1, 2010 11:23am
I'm hoping for a Netherlands/Argentia final... although I wouldnt be disapointed with a Brazil/Argentia final.
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trackandccrunner
Posts: 1,283
Jul 1, 2010 1:34pm
Just saw this article... Bill Simmons is awesome.
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=simmons/100701
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=simmons/100701
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Jul 1, 2010 1:41pm
LOLQuestion No. 11: What was the funniest thing you've read about the World Cup this month?
I liked Michael Davies' take on England's demise: "Americans will never completely understand how crap it is, most of the time, to be English. We might have cute accents and be good at cocktail parties. But we are mostly losers." That slayed me. England's fatalistic, self-loathing, S&M-style attitude toward its national team tops Buffalo Bills fans, Minnesota Vikings fans or even Cleveland fans.
Question No. 12: Come on, it can't TOP Cleveland fans -- at least say it's dead even, right?
Good point.
FatHobbit
Posts: 8,651
Jul 1, 2010 2:12pm
Is there a decent place to watch Argentina/Germany Saturday morning? What sports bar would be open at 10AM?
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jul 1, 2010 2:52pm
FatHobbit;407686 wrote:Is there a decent place to watch Argentina/Germany Saturday morning? What sports bar would be open at 10AM?
Where are you located. Id venture to guess any non-american bar. IE, Irish pub, German bar, Italian bar, etc.
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Swamp Fox
Posts: 2,218
Jul 1, 2010 2:55pm
Not many, FatHobbit, but I would look very hard to find one!
FatHobbit
Posts: 8,651
Jul 1, 2010 3:32pm
Laley23;407759 wrote:Where are you located. Id venture to guess any non-american bar. IE, Irish pub, German bar, Italian bar, etc.
Oops, sorry. I'm in Columbus. Do you think it will be on regular tv, or ESPN? I might try to find something in German village.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jul 1, 2010 3:41pm
FatHobbit;407826 wrote:Oops, sorry. I'm in Columbus. Do you think it will be on regular tv, or ESPN? I might try to find something in German village.
Its on ESPN. If you find a foreign bar you can call them tonight and they will let you know. Im sure one of them will be opening, if not all. The foreign bars in Toledo (Irish) have opened for most of the AM games if enough people have called and asked. They were open for all the Mexico and USA early games.
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Jul 2, 2010 10:10am
Robinho!!!!! Bad defense by the Dutch right there.
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Jul 2, 2010 10:12am
Wow, quick goal by Brazil.
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trackandccrunner
Posts: 1,283
Jul 2, 2010 10:20am
That defensive effort looked worse then the US haha.
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Jul 2, 2010 10:22am
trackandccrunner;408769 wrote:That defensive effort looked worse then the US haha.
Haha thats what I was thinking. That was exactly the type of fuck up that gave Ghana the winning goal.
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trackandccrunner
Posts: 1,283
Jul 2, 2010 10:27am
Automatik;408770 wrote:Haha thats what I was thinking. That was exactly the type of fuck up that gave Ghana the winning goal.
Yeah Im listenting to the game on the radio and when I read that you said Brazil scored on a bad defensive effort I thought to myself... it can't be any worse than what the US did. Watched the reply and I just laughed. Im just still in amazement the Dutch let that goal happen.
3reppom
Posts: 765
Jul 2, 2010 10:29am
Is Elano still hurt or has Dani Alves taken his spot?
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trackandccrunner
Posts: 1,283
Jul 2, 2010 10:35am
I dunno probably still hurt tho.3reppom;408778 wrote:Is Elano still hurt or has Dani Alves taken his spot?
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rock_knutne
Jul 2, 2010 10:57am
I hate Brazil but I have to admit, they're by far the best side in this tournament. Not only do they have extremely skilled players all over the pitch but their defense is rock solid. Still another half to go, the Dutch aren't exactly chopped liver but they have to pick up their game if they want to make this interesting.
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Jul 2, 2010 11:11am
Nice! Got a game now!
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Jul 2, 2010 11:26am
HOLY SHIT! DUTCH ARE UP!
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rock_knutne
Jul 2, 2010 11:29am
I gave Brazil the "kiss of death"............good! I hope Holland can hold on.
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patriots34
Posts: 183
Jul 2, 2010 11:31am
Red card for Brazil!!
tk421
Posts: 8,500
Jul 2, 2010 11:31am
Brazil with only 10 men now. Not looking good for them.