killdeer
Posts: 1,538
May 27, 2011 11:27am
Should be a good game with an exciting atmosphere with an English side taking the field at Wembley...
I'd love to see an exciting game; would not be at all surprised to see a ball-control festival by Barcelona and Manchester United tucked in narrow and tight on the defensive end. Messi alone is worth the price of admission.
United will have to try to gain control in the midfield for any chance to win, and few have been able to do that against Barcelona.
By the way, any chance of some vBookie action on the match?
Barca 2-1.
I'd love to see an exciting game; would not be at all surprised to see a ball-control festival by Barcelona and Manchester United tucked in narrow and tight on the defensive end. Messi alone is worth the price of admission.
United will have to try to gain control in the midfield for any chance to win, and few have been able to do that against Barcelona.
By the way, any chance of some vBookie action on the match?
Barca 2-1.
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
May 28, 2011 5:15am
Gotta root for Barca as the lesser of two evils, but fucking hate both of them. They're definitely the better side and should win.
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cbus4life
Posts: 2,849
May 28, 2011 5:20am
I'll be waking up early for this one! Can't wait.
Barca 2-1.
Barca 2-1.
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
May 28, 2011 8:38am
DeyDurkie5
Posts: 11,324
May 28, 2011 9:23am
can't wait, and it just so happens to fall on my 23rd birthday. So instead of 10 or so brews, I'm shooting for 28. Just want to see a good game seeing as I don't really like either teams.
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
May 28, 2011 9:48am
DeyDurkie5;783902 wrote:Just want to see a good game seeing as I don't really like either teams.
I haven't been in the soccer fandom for long (only since Fifa '06 World Cup lol) and this is exactly how I feel. I guess I'd root for Barca because of Messi, and also as a Liverpool fan I do not want ManU to have something to gloat about.
DeyDurkie5
Posts: 11,324
May 28, 2011 2:28pm
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
May 28, 2011 2:35pm
I'm fired up. First game I've been able to watch live in a while. This Fox coverage is hilarious. Anyone catch Strahan's piece?
I'm pulling for Barcelona. Hoping for something like 2-1. I just want a good, entertaining game and no pussy diving.
I'm pulling for Barcelona. Hoping for something like 2-1. I just want a good, entertaining game and no pussy diving.
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
May 28, 2011 2:36pm
Go Man U!!!!!
Roooooney!!
Roooooney!!
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
May 28, 2011 2:41pm
Hate United, love Rooney.
I wish I was there!
I wish I was there!
DeyDurkie5
Posts: 11,324
May 28, 2011 2:42pm
Automatik;784014 wrote:I'm fired up. First game I've been able to watch live in a while. This Fox coverage is hilarious. Anyone catch Strahan's piece?
I'm pulling for Barcelona. Hoping for something like 2-1. I just want a good, entertaining game and no pussy diving.
I'm hoping for a 5-4 game ending in penalty kicks. Minimal diving, and a lot of back and forth action. I feel like in these big games, the overall game gets blindsided by pussy diving and hesitancy. I understand one game decides all of what you have worked for, but that shouldn't deter your style of play.
jordo212000
Posts: 10,664
May 28, 2011 2:45pm
Watching it now. Dont have a favorite team in international soccer, so I just want to see a good game
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
May 28, 2011 2:46pm
DeyDurkie5;784019 wrote:I'm hoping for a 5-4 game ending in penalty kicks. Minimal diving, and a lot of back and forth action. I feel like in these big games, the overall game gets blindsided by pussy diving and hesitancy. I understand one game decides all of what you have worked for, but that shouldn't deter your style of play.
I hope they're both aggressive. The last few finals have been rather meh.
killdeer
Posts: 1,538
May 28, 2011 2:48pm
Berbatov begins on the sidelines in favor of Chicharito...he could be a factor coming off the bench in the 70th minute or so...
jordo212000
Posts: 10,664
May 28, 2011 2:51pm
Looked on wikipedia, and I am still confused.
So is what happens is that these teams play in their domestic leagues (la Liga and Premier League) and then the winners of the domestic leagues get seeded into the Champions League tourney?
So is what happens is that these teams play in their domestic leagues (la Liga and Premier League) and then the winners of the domestic leagues get seeded into the Champions League tourney?
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
May 28, 2011 2:57pm
jordo212000;784028 wrote:Looked on wikipedia, and I am still confused.
So is what happens is that these teams play in their domestic leagues (la Liga and Premier League) and then the winners of the domestic leagues get seeded into the Champions League tourney?
It depends on the league, smaller one get less spots. The top 4 finishers in league play qualify for next years Champions League.
DeyDurkie5
Posts: 11,324
May 28, 2011 2:58pm
jordo212000;784028 wrote:Looked on wikipedia, and I am still confused.
So is what happens is that these teams play in their domestic leagues (la Liga and Premier League) and then the winners of the domestic leagues get seeded into the Champions League tourney?
No, it's a world cup style tourney. You play in different groups with 4 teams, winners of those groups go to the seeding style bracket that is similar to NCAA tourney. From there it's 2 game aggregate games all the way to the finals.
killdeer
Posts: 1,538
May 28, 2011 2:59pm
jordo212000;784028 wrote:Looked on wikipedia, and I am still confused.
So is what happens is that these teams play in their domestic leagues (la Liga and Premier League) and then the winners of the domestic leagues get seeded into the Champions League tourney?
top finishers in each European domestic league qualify to enter the Champions League based on their finish the previous season...these teams enter a tournament initially in group stage, then progressing to knock-out play until the finalists emerge...the top four teams in the EPL this year (Man U, Chelsea, Arsenal, and Man City) qualify for next year's Champions League for example........
DeyDurkie5
Posts: 11,324
May 28, 2011 3:07pm
Barca is just too good, one of the best teams of all time imo.
DeyDurkie5
Posts: 11,324
May 28, 2011 3:13pm
1-0 barca
killdeer
Posts: 1,538
May 28, 2011 3:13pm
GOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAALLLLL
DeyDurkie5
Posts: 11,324
May 28, 2011 3:19pm
1-1 ROOOOOONEYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
May 28, 2011 3:22pm
Rooney like a boss.
Terry_Tate
Posts: 7,606
May 28, 2011 3:22pm
Rooney is a beast. I'm a casual soccer fan but this has been a fun game to watch so far.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
May 28, 2011 3:35pm
SMH at Fox using their football theme song. They couldn't come up with anything else?