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Jul 1, 2014 10:30 AM
I think the game last year will go a long way for this game. Also what's the word on Kompany? If he is out, that bodes well for the US.
Jul 1, 2014 10:30am
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Jul 1, 2014 10:37 AM
I believe Kompany and Vanden Borre are out.
Jul 1, 2014 10:37am
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Jul 1, 2014 10:47 AM
USA wins by at least two goals.
Jul 1, 2014 10:47am
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Jul 1, 2014 10:51 AM
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Jul 1, 2014 10:51am
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Jul 1, 2014 11:09 AM
I heard my boss talking shit to some of our Belgian colleagues on a conference call, I was amused

Considering the head of the company owns a damn soccer team over there too, I'd assume they're all pretty pumped as well
Jul 1, 2014 11:09am
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Jul 1, 2014 11:42 AM
Swiss have a chance?
Jul 1, 2014 11:42am
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Jul 1, 2014 12:03 PM
Kompany will start for Belgium today; thought there was a chance he would not be playing due to injury.

Starting XI:
Courtois-Alderweireld-Van Buyten-Kompany-Verthongen-Fellaini-Witsel-Debruyne-Mertens-Origi-Hazard
Jul 1, 2014 12:03pm
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Jul 1, 2014 12:04 PM
gorocks99;1631923 wrote:Kompany will start for Belgium today; thought there was a chance he would not be playing due to injury.

Starting XI:
Courtois-Alderweireld-Van Buyten-Kompany-Verthongen-Fellaini-Witsel-Debruyne-Mertens-Origi-Hazard
Hopefully he isn't 100% and affects the team.
Jul 1, 2014 12:04pm
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Jul 1, 2014 12:19 PM
wildcats20;1631912 wrote:Swiss have a chance?
Yes. Argentina only have 2 real attacking options. Messi and Di Maria. Their backline is suspect, as is the midfield. On of the least talented Argentine sides I can ever remember...good thing they have Messi.

I mean, fucking Fernando Gago and Gonzalo Higuian are on this team...AND STARTING!!! lol. They havent been relevant since 2009
Jul 1, 2014 12:19pm
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Jul 1, 2014 12:21 PM
Lol that was an awful attempt
Jul 1, 2014 12:21pm
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Jul 1, 2014 12:21 PM
What the fuck was that?
Jul 1, 2014 12:21pm
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Jul 1, 2014 12:57 PM
Laley23;1631933 wrote:
I mean, fucking Fernando Gago and Gonzalo Higuian are on this team...AND STARTING!!! lol. They havent been relevant since 2009
Wut. Higuain irrelevant?
Jul 1, 2014 12:57pm
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Jul 1, 2014 1:04 PM
Mulva;1631951 wrote:Wut. Higuain irrelevant?
Probably too strong of a word, but he was pretty bad for Real since the 2009-10 season. Has revived his career with Napoli, but thats kind of my point. Napoli had a great year 2 years ago, but they wont be a factor in Europe and wont be a serious threat to win Serie A past next season (if they even qualify).
Jul 1, 2014 1:04pm
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Jul 1, 2014 1:10 PM
My main point is I dont feel like Argentina should be having to put him out there as their striker. I know Aguero is injured, but still. Higuain doesnt strike me as the most gifted forward in the world. He always seems to get goals created for him. The current crop of Argentina strikers, aside from Messi, has been criticized for their inability to create and finish. It has been on display 100% in this tournament.
Jul 1, 2014 1:10pm
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Jul 1, 2014 1:13 PM
Heretic;1631826 wrote:And to my uneducated brain, it seems that Belgium got a lot of hype beforehand and through the group stage they more survived and advanced than impressed. Which at least makes me think they're vulnerable. Hopefully time will tell that's right!
Belgium got hype late. I've been saying for 2 years they will be solid this Cup. I imagine they'll have another great run in 2018 and/or 2022 too.

I said all of this before Januzaj committed to Belgium. I also forget that Courtois is Belgian too. Absolutely loaded.

USA! We can do it. Not a game that is unwinnable.
Jul 1, 2014 1:13pm
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Jul 1, 2014 1:15 PM
Tim Howard probably hasnt gone consecutive games in his entire life not being the best GK on the field. Neuer last game, Courtois today...
Jul 1, 2014 1:15pm
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Jul 1, 2014 1:16 PM
So much for protecting the keeper.
Jul 1, 2014 1:16pm
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Jul 1, 2014 1:19 PM
Gotta have the ball first. Or be exposed while in the air (like WR in football)
Jul 1, 2014 1:19pm
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Jul 1, 2014 1:22 PM
So would a quarterfinal appearance be a successful WC for the US?
Jul 1, 2014 1:22pm
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Jul 1, 2014 1:27 PM
wildcats20;1631958 wrote:So would a quarterfinal appearance be a successful WC for the US?
Just getting out of the group was a success. Anything else is gravy.
Jul 1, 2014 1:27pm
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Jul 1, 2014 1:28 PM
Mulva;1631959 wrote:Just getting out of the group was a success. Anything else is gravy.
I was kind of thinking that, but wasn't sure the actual opinion from you soccer people lol.
Jul 1, 2014 1:28pm
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Jul 1, 2014 1:30 PM
wildcats20;1631958 wrote:So would a quarterfinal appearance be a successful WC for the US?
Frankly, this has been successful. But yes, a QF would probably solidify us an actual force in World Soccer. It would be the 2nd time in 4 WCs (beat Mexico 2-0 in 2002 and then lost in the QF to Germany 1-0). Then didnt advance past GRP. Then won GRP and lost to Ghana in ET, then this year.

About 10 teams have been that successful over the last 12 years...England and Mexico included, and we can easily make the claim to be better than both. Germany, Argentina, Brazil, Netherlands and I think Spain and France are only ones who can make that claim.
Jul 1, 2014 1:30pm
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Jul 1, 2014 1:49 PM
I'm already thrilled with getting out after all the pre tourney talk where most thought we didn't have a shot in hell.

I just want a well played game today, and hoping to pull out a W. If we get totally smacked, I'll be pissed.
Jul 1, 2014 1:49pm
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Jul 1, 2014 1:50 PM
wildcats20;1631958 wrote:So would a quarterfinal appearance be a successful WC for the US?
It's a success for me based on my expectations. Granted, the scenario that played out is the exact one I figured we'd need to advance (W, D, better loss to Germany than Por-Gha winner) but that doesn't mean it's not a success that we actually did it.

I think a win over Belgium would go a long ways in improving our standing worldwide, but nationally it's a success IMO.
Jul 1, 2014 1:50pm