Laley23;397523 wrote:BAB, it wouldnt be unheard of to do that, but you wouldnt do it for the first part of the game only. It would be for the whole game, as a kind of tactic. You would do it because you are inferior and are more or less playing for a tie. Like if Algeria was going against Spain, they would probably go either 5-4-1 or 4-5-1 putting the extra forward in the defense or midfield. But the scenario wouldnt really be appropriate for the USA here. As S&L mentioned, we arent struggling early because we dont have enough defenders, we just have shitty and lazy defenders.

Now, if this is a very open game, like I expect it will, Bradley might add a midfielder (imo, having a 5th Mid is better for controlling the game and slowing it down, as opposed to a 5th defender which can become confusing and people stop working as they have the extra guy to cover for them). But I dont think he would do that unless we are up 2 goals with say 30 minutes to go.

sportchampps;397542 wrote:Taking that goal away from us is about is wake up a sleeping Giant. US will win, then beat Serbia and Uruguay to make the semis.

I Wear Pants;397618 wrote:I'm so excited yet at the same time extremely nervous for this game.

SportsAndLady;397452 wrote:It's not unheard of to play one less forward, especially for a team who is a huge underdog.

hoops23;397623 wrote:I'm going to be arrested if we win the group.

I'm also going to be arrested if we fail to advance.

Laley23;397652 wrote:DITTO.

If we win the group....oh man I get a boner thinking of the possible draw we have to the Semis. Seriously, a Viagra type development in my pants.

SportsAndLady;397656 wrote:Viagra type development eh?? Well when I think about that path to the semi's, I get a gorocks' mom development in my pants.

GOONx19;397700 wrote:In the second round, here are the matchups:

(1) A1/B2
(2) C1/D2

(3) E1/F2
(4) G1/H2

(5) B1/A2
(6) D1/C2

(7)F1/E2
(8)H1/G2

The winner of (1) plays the winner of (2), the winner of (3) plays the winner of (4), etc.
Then 1/2 plays 3/4, and 5/6 plays 7/8.
This gives you the two teams for the finals.

BigAppleBuckeye;398196 wrote:My boss is letting us watch the 2nd half at a bar and grill across the street, but I have to watch the 1st half on my computer. Can someone direct me to a good link where I can catch the game online? Thanks!