Laley23
Posts: 29,506
May 26, 2010 5:22pm
If we beat England, my expectations might just rise too high. I would expect to then win the group and take out Australia/Ghana (assuming Germany is able to win the group, and Serbia...well they got no shot in hell, imo) in the round of 16. Yes, I would EXPECT it...which is probably bad for my health because, afterall, this is still the USMNT.
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
May 26, 2010 5:25pm
This. Winning the group raises my expectations to making the quarterfinals. And, really, making the SEMIS in that situation would not be out of the question. Win the round of 16 game, and you're likely facing France, Mexico, or MAYBE Greece in the quarterfinals.Laley23 wrote: If we beat England, my expectations might just rise too high. I would expect to then win the group and take out Australia/Ghana (assuming Germany is able to win the group, and Serbia...well they got no shot in hell, imo) in the round of 16. Yes, I would EXPECT it...which is probably bad for my health because, afterall, this is still the USMNT.
But I'm getting wayyyyy ahead of myself.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
May 26, 2010 6:01pm
Yeah, reading that sends chills down my spine. Not good lol. I need to temper these thoughts until we after the England game. Thats when I will really know what I will hope/expect out of this squad.gorocks99 wrote:
This. Winning the group raises my expectations to making the quarterfinals. And, really, making the SEMIS in that situation would not be out of the question. Win the round of 16 game, and you're likely facing France, Mexico, or MAYBE Greece in the quarterfinals.
But I'm getting wayyyyy ahead of myself.
Sage
Posts: 2,070
May 26, 2010 6:21pm
I expect the World Cup to be touring across the country by August.
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I Wear Pants
Posts: 16,223
May 26, 2010 6:21pm
Christian Traesch is also out.Laley23 wrote: Im not big on the German forwards and their midfield is gonna suffer without Ballack. I could see them going down in their first game out of group play, whoever it is.
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
May 26, 2010 6:27pm
Their first game is vs Australia -- definitely possible that they could lose that one if they come out flat.Laley23 wrote: Im not big on the German forwards and their midfield is gonna suffer without Ballack. I could see them going down in their first game out of group play, whoever it is.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
May 26, 2010 6:27pm
Championship or bust. Let's be honest here, the United States is the greatest country in history, and of all time, and if we can't win soccer than how exactly are we suppose to have world peace?
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
May 26, 2010 10:17pm
I actually think Serbia takes 2nd in that group personally. I definitely think they'll finish ahead of Australia. I don't think the Aussies will be able to find the net enough to be a threat.Laley23 wrote: If we beat England, my expectations might just rise too high. I would expect to then win the group and take out Australia/Ghana (assuming Germany is able to win the group, and Serbia...well they got no shot in hell, imo) in the round of 16. Yes, I would EXPECT it...which is probably bad for my health because, afterall, this is still the USMNT.
3reppom
Posts: 765
May 27, 2010 2:12am
The Socceroos style of play lends itself to performing in a tournament like the world cup. They play good solid defense and get most of their offense from counter attacks. When you factor in that they just switched confederations to the much tougher Asian Football Confederation and still won their group to qualify they look well poised to make a bit of a run in South Africa.Mulva wrote:I actually think Serbia takes 2nd in that group personally. I definitely think they'll finish ahead of Australia. I don't think the Aussies will be able to find the net enough to be a threat.Laley23 wrote: If we beat England, my expectations might just rise too high. I would expect to then win the group and take out Australia/Ghana (assuming Germany is able to win the group, and Serbia...well they got no shot in hell, imo) in the round of 16. Yes, I would EXPECT it...which is probably bad for my health because, afterall, this is still the USMNT.
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
May 27, 2010 10:04am
But they only managed 5 goals in 7 total matches not played on their home turf throughout qualifying.3reppom wrote:
The Socceroos style of play lends itself to performing in a tournament like the world cup. They play good solid defense and get most of their offense from counter attacks. When you factor in that they just switched confederations to the much tougher Asian Football Confederation and still won their group to qualify they look well poised to make a bit of a run in South Africa.
And let's not pretend that a confederation that North Korea qualified through is anything impressive.
I just don't see it happening.
DeyDurkie5
Posts: 11,324
May 27, 2010 10:37am
I agree mulvsMulva wrote:But they only managed 5 goals in 7 total matches not played on their home turf throughout qualifying.3reppom wrote:
The Socceroos style of play lends itself to performing in a tournament like the world cup. They play good solid defense and get most of their offense from counter attacks. When you factor in that they just switched confederations to the much tougher Asian Football Confederation and still won their group to qualify they look well poised to make a bit of a run in South Africa.
And let's not pretend that a confederation that North Korea qualified through is anything impressive.
I just don't see it happening.
3reppom
Posts: 765
May 27, 2010 11:27am
CAF is not the strongest federation in the world, not by a long shot. However it is much, much tougher than the OFC which included such Footballing luminaries as American Somoa, Cook Islands and Vanuatu. All I am saying is that Australia had a much tougher route to qualification than they have had previously. It doesn't make them world beaters, its just something to note.Mulva wrote:3reppom wrote:
The Socceroos style of play lends itself to performing in a tournament like the world cup. They play good solid defense and get most of their offense from counter attacks. When you factor in that they just switched confederations to the much tougher Asian Football Confederation and still won their group to qualify they look well poised to make a bit of a run in South Africa.
But they only managed 5 goals in 7 total matches not played on their home turf throughout qualifying.
And let's not pretend that a confederation that North Korea qualified through is anything impressive.
I just don't see it happening.
gerb131
Posts: 9,932
May 28, 2010 8:02pm
Quarterfinals at best, more than likely round of 16.
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rock_knutne
May 28, 2010 8:57pm
US should get out of their group, other than England (who IMO are overrated) they should win two games. Anything after that is gravy.