Who's ready for the World Cup?

pnoon · 06-12-2010, 03:02 PM

Good opening match for the US. As I expected, the defense looked a bit shaky but Tim Howard is a world class GK and played lights out.

Robert Green certainly made a meal of Dempsey's shot and will likely be crucified by the English media and fans but he kept his head in the game and made a great save to keep England from losing the game.

A draw vs. England is fine for the US.

Don Fernando · 06-12-2010, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Good opening match for the US. As I expected, the defense looked a bit shaky but Tim Howard is a world class GK and played lights out.

Robert Green certainly made a meal of Dempsey's shot and will likely be crucified by the English media and fans but he kept his head in the game and made a great save to keep England from losing the game.

A draw vs. England is fine for the US.

FWIW I didn't think that save was great at all. It was another mistake, he was just lucky the ball hit the post instead of the net.

mosesbotbol · 06-13-2010, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Good opening match for the US. As I expected, the defense looked a bit shaky but Tim Howard is a world class GK and played lights out.

A draw vs. England is fine for the US.

That was a gift from God that USA walked out with a draw. Fine goal keeping and full backs! They sure worked like mad men to constantly thwart England.

I am glad to see the USA turned down the athleticism a little so they had steam for the last 20 minutes. Remember what they did with Brazil; lead on the first half and fizzle out horribly later... Not this ‘go around. No one can open the field like Brazil, so you're stuck running like banshees.

Draw against England is a win for USA.

Smokin Gator · 06-13-2010, 07:11 AM

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That was a gift from God that USA walked out with a draw. Fine goal keeping and full backs! They sure worked like mad men to constantly thwart England.

Draw against England is a win for USA.

Moses, I agree with you on two points and disagree on one. That draw was like a win and Tim Howard had a great game in goal. Our backs though are killing me with their play. The aren't applying any kind or pressure or channelling the attackers. It was like that in the friendlies and it was like that in the England game. It drives me crazy!!!

hotreds · 06-13-2010, 07:22 AM

Slovenia has a player named jockitch!

GreekGodX · 06-13-2010, 08:41 AM

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Slovenia has a player named jockitch!

Theres one Nigerian with the last name Shittu

BigAsh · 06-13-2010, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Smokin Gator

Moses, I agree with you on two points and disagree on one. That draw was like a win and Tim Howard had a great game in goal. Our backs though are killing me with their play. The aren't applying any kind or pressure or channelling the attackers. It was like that in the friendlies and it was like that in the England game. It drives me crazy!!!

....Gave the Brits WAY too much space in the second half....if not for Howard a different outcome indeed!....That being said, I'll take it!!

yourchoice · 06-13-2010, 10:04 AM

What a crazy ending to the Ghana/Serbia game. I have to admit, I've been enjoying the World Cup, and I am generally not a soccer fan.

yourchoice · 06-13-2010, 12:29 PM

Is this driving anyone else crazy?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpXN8...eature=related

06-14-2010, 06:59 PM

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Is this driving anyone else crazy?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpXN8...eature=related

Lol...500,000 tourists are going to go back home with tinnitis!

06-12-2010, 03:02 PM	#1
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Who's ready for the World Cup? Good opening match for the US. As I expected, the defense looked a bit shaky but Tim Howard is a world class GK and played lights out. Robert Green certainly made a meal of Dempsey's shot and will likely be crucified by the English media and fans but he kept his head in the game and made a great save to keep England from losing the game. A draw vs. England is fine for the US. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

06-13-2010, 07:22 AM	#5
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,674 Trading: (63)	Re: Who's ready for the World Cup? Slovenia has a player named jockitch! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

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yourchoice Down the stretch Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joel Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,106 Trading: (36)	Re: Who's ready for the World Cup? What a crazy ending to the Ghana/Serbia game. I have to admit, I've been enjoying the World Cup, and I am generally not a soccer fan.

06-13-2010, 12:29 PM	#9
yourchoice Down the stretch Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joel Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,106 Trading: (36)	Re: Who's ready for the World Cup? Is this driving anyone else crazy? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpXN8...eature=related