Soccer Thread 2012-13 - Page 21

MrBug708 · 03-22-2013, 06:56 PM

Mexico tied.

USA needs 14 points to advance

DaddyTorgo · 03-22-2013, 08:51 PM

Snow in Colorado...LOL.

I'm a pessimist...I predict we'll lose.

DaddyTorgo · 03-22-2013, 09:13 PM

This blows - you can't even see the ball cuz of the snow, even though it's yellow.

At least on the wide shots.

Karlifornia · 03-22-2013, 09:19 PM

Run DMB in the lineup......interesting.

DaddyTorgo · 03-22-2013, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Karlifornia

Run DMB in the lineup......interesting.

At LB...

Karlifornia · 03-22-2013, 09:20 PM

And...just like that....he gets KO'ed

DaddyTorgo · 03-22-2013, 09:21 PM

Argentina looked good today, hmm?

Karlifornia · 03-22-2013, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

At LB...

I think ol' Jurgy is just trollin us now.

PilotMan · 03-22-2013, 09:23 PM

Yeah, I'm not confident at all. The snow is a grand equalizer but I'm betting it gets crazy before it's over.

DaddyTorgo · 03-22-2013, 09:25 PM

Take a shot Clint. Grrrr.

Conditions so bad you might get a fumbled save and an easy goal.

PilotMan · 03-22-2013, 09:25 PM

I will say that I like Gomez/Dempsey/Zusi backing Altidore up top. I could see some real space opening up and some guys who will shoot and put pressure on the keeper.

DaddyTorgo · 03-22-2013, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Karlifornia

I think ol' Jurgy is just trollin us now.

Someone should report him, maybe the mods will box him.

DaddyTorgo · 03-22-2013, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by PilotMan

I will say that I like Gomez/Dempsey/Zusi backing Altidore up top. I could see some real space opening up and some guys who will shoot and put pressure on the keeper.

Agreed. I like Gomez a lot, and Zusi has some skills.

Running out of patience with the whole Altidore thing though. Not 100% sure it's his thought - he does fine in Holland so I think he has ability, but something about him with the national team just hasn't worked (Can't really analyze why right now).

Hey look - a goal!

Good thing it deflected to Dempsey - Altidore's initial shot was going to go hella embarrassingly wide.

Easy Mac · 03-22-2013, 09:28 PM

FU All the time!

Karlifornia · 03-22-2013, 09:28 PM

GOOOOAALLLLLLL. Early lead is crucial in all games, but especially in a snow game like this....

GrantDawg · 03-22-2013, 09:29 PM

Yay, Dempsey!

Karlifornia · 03-22-2013, 09:29 PM

BTW, Jones hair looks hilarious with all the snow in it.

PilotMan · 03-22-2013, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Karlifornia

BTW, Jones hair looks hilarious with all the snow in it.

+1

DaddyTorgo · 03-22-2013, 09:54 PM

Well they missed that obvious PK against Costa Rica for sure.

What a joke of a game.

DaddyTorgo · 03-22-2013, 09:57 PM

So close to Costa Rica equalizing...

Crapshoot · 03-22-2013, 09:59 PM

This is awesome to watch.

DaddyTorgo · 03-22-2013, 10:09 PM

Messi's assist on Argentina's first goal was just gorgeous. Perfectly weighted.

sovereignstar v2 · 03-22-2013, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Karlifornia

BTW, Jones hair looks hilarious with all the snow in it.

snofrow

SirFozzie · 03-22-2013, 10:25 PM

Game's being stopped.

Crapshoot · 03-22-2013, 10:26 PM

Wow, i can't even see the ball anymore. Why don't they have an orange ball?

PS - I can't help but thinking if this happened outside the US, all the US fans would be complaining about the 3rd world conditions.

sovereignstar v2 · 03-22-2013, 10:29 PM

Easy Mac · 03-22-2013, 10:31 PM

This is the greatest thing ever

Crapshoot · 03-22-2013, 10:40 PM

That could have been red in some games. Nice break for the US there.

Easy Mac · 03-22-2013, 10:42 PM

Lucky there

DaddyTorgo · 03-22-2013, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crapshoot

That could have been red in some games. Nice break for the US there.

Should have been. Stupid, dirty play by Jones.

Easy Mac · 03-22-2013, 10:42 PM

How is it that Costa Rica looks like the team that's used to playing in snow?

Crapshoot · 03-22-2013, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Easy Mac

How is it that Costa Rica looks like the team that's used to playing in snow?

I wonder about that. You would think the conditions favor the US!

PilotMan · 03-22-2013, 11:04 PM

The slower play certainly helps out back line. These guys look gassed. I can't imagine the combination of the snow, the little slips trying to keep your balance, and the altitude. These guys are going to be a wreck going to Mexico City in a couple days.

Crapshoot · 03-22-2013, 11:07 PM

Well, that was one hell of a game. How do you go to Mexico City and that pace after this game in this environment?

EagleFan · 03-22-2013, 11:08 PM

That was amazing to watch.

Easy Mac · 03-22-2013, 11:08 PM

I like watching some Deuce running around shirtless in the snow.

SirFozzie · 03-22-2013, 11:12 PM

Many props to the Costa Rica Players for agreeing to continue to play, and the Sam's Army and American Outlaws for providing that environment.

sovereignstar v2 · 03-22-2013, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sovereignstar v2

snofrow

cartman · 03-22-2013, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Easy Mac

How is it that Costa Rica looks like the team that's used to playing in snow?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crapshoot

I wonder about that. You would think the conditions favor the US!

A lot of the Costa Rican players play professionally for Scandinavian teams.

cthomer5000 · 03-22-2013, 11:31 PM

The exactly type of super-ugly win you need in CONCACAF world cup qualification. I will remember that game for a long time.

Thought the entire backline looked great, Beasley looked 5 years younger out there.

MrBug708 · 03-23-2013, 10:37 AM

Costa Rica is filing a protest. They are also saying that if it hadn't snowed they would have won.

Desnudo · 03-23-2013, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrBug708

Costa Rica is filing a protest. They are also saying that if it hadn't snowed they would have won.

If the US didn't have to play in sweltering humidity on terrible surfaces they'd never lose in Central America.

RainMaker · 03-23-2013, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Easy Mac

How is it that Costa Rica looks like the team that's used to playing in snow?

Was thinking this too during the game. U.S. might be the worst team in the hex. Still don't think they will qualify.

Big Fo · 03-24-2013, 07:40 AM

These international breaks are terrible for weekend mornings.

DaddyTorgo · 03-24-2013, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Fo

These international breaks are terrible for weekend mornings.

Totally agree. It's like...I don't even know what to do with myself.

PilotMan · 03-24-2013, 09:49 PM

Landon Donovan is really taking this break seriously.

It's not really Donovan. In case you were worried.

sovereignstar v2 · 03-25-2013, 04:47 PM

That's awesome.

bhlloy · 03-25-2013, 05:09 PM

hah, I just read an article about that and that's a small town in West Wales that my grandma lived when I was really young. From what i remember there's absolutely nothing to do there, so it kinda makes sense.

The guy is now getting flown out to some soccer expo in Dubai, getting put up in a suite in a five star hotel and getting paid $200 a day to show off his skills. Great story.

Karlifornia · 03-26-2013, 05:04 PM

hxxp://www.mercurynews.com/sports/ci_22874927/president-obama-soccers-landon-donovan-take-air-force

PilotMan · 03-26-2013, 09:21 PM

It's on! Of course, I'm pessimistic. I would be happy with a close game, and a good showing, even if we lose tonight. A 1-1, or 0-0 would be a win. Very scared with the back line. But maybe we will find a diamond in the rough back there.

03-22-2013, 09:19 PM	#1004
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	Run DMB in the lineup......interesting. __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

03-22-2013, 09:20 PM	#1006
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	And...just like that....he gets KO'ed __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

03-22-2013, 09:23 PM	#1009
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	Yeah, I'm not confident at all. The snow is a grand equalizer but I'm betting it gets crazy before it's over. __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam

03-22-2013, 09:25 PM	#1011
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	I will say that I like Gomez/Dempsey/Zusi backing Altidore up top. I could see some real space opening up and some guys who will shoot and put pressure on the keeper. __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam

03-22-2013, 09:28 PM	#1015
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	GOOOOAALLLLLLL. Early lead is crucial in all games, but especially in a snow game like this.... __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

03-22-2013, 06:56 PM	#1001
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Mexico tied. USA needs 14 points to advance

03-22-2013, 08:51 PM	#1002
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	Snow in Colorado...LOL. I'm a pessimist...I predict we'll lose.

03-22-2013, 09:13 PM	#1003
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	This blows - you can't even see the ball cuz of the snow, even though it's yellow. At least on the wide shots.

03-22-2013, 09:21 PM	#1007
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	Argentina looked good today, hmm?

03-22-2013, 09:25 PM	#1010
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	Take a shot Clint. Grrrr. Conditions so bad you might get a fumbled save and an easy goal.

03-22-2013, 09:28 PM	#1014
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	FU All the time!

03-22-2013, 09:29 PM	#1016
GrantDawg World Champion Mis-speller Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Covington, Ga.	Yay, Dempsey!

03-22-2013, 09:29 PM	#1017
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	BTW, Jones hair looks hilarious with all the snow in it. __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

03-22-2013, 09:54 PM	#1019
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	Well they missed that obvious PK against Costa Rica for sure. What a joke of a game.

03-22-2013, 09:57 PM	#1020
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	So close to Costa Rica equalizing...

03-22-2013, 09:59 PM	#1021
Crapshoot Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003	This is awesome to watch.

03-22-2013, 10:09 PM	#1022
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	Messi's assist on Argentina's first goal was just gorgeous. Perfectly weighted.

03-22-2013, 10:25 PM	#1024
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	Game's being stopped. __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

03-22-2013, 10:26 PM	#1025
Crapshoot Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003	Wow, i can't even see the ball anymore. Why don't they have an orange ball? PS - I can't help but thinking if this happened outside the US, all the US fans would be complaining about the 3rd world conditions.

03-22-2013, 10:29 PM	#1026
sovereignstar v2 hates iowa Join Date: Oct 2010

03-22-2013, 10:31 PM	#1027
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	This is the greatest thing ever

03-22-2013, 10:40 PM	#1028
Crapshoot Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003	That could have been red in some games. Nice break for the US there.

03-22-2013, 10:42 PM	#1029
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	Lucky there

03-22-2013, 10:42 PM	#1031
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	How is it that Costa Rica looks like the team that's used to playing in snow?

03-22-2013, 11:04 PM	#1033
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	The slower play certainly helps out back line. These guys look gassed. I can't imagine the combination of the snow, the little slips trying to keep your balance, and the altitude. These guys are going to be a wreck going to Mexico City in a couple days. __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam

03-22-2013, 11:07 PM	#1034
Crapshoot Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003	Well, that was one hell of a game. How do you go to Mexico City and that pace after this game in this environment?

03-22-2013, 11:08 PM	#1035
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	That was amazing to watch. __________________ The EagleFan YouTube Channel - Reactions Soarin' & Scratchin' YouTube Channel - We react to music, videos, TV, we talk, we are planning some field trips Soarin' & Soothin' - Meditation, Relaxation, and Sleep Aid; mental health is important

03-22-2013, 11:08 PM	#1036
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	I like watching some Deuce running around shirtless in the snow.

03-22-2013, 11:12 PM	#1037
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	Many props to the Costa Rica Players for agreeing to continue to play, and the Sam's Army and American Outlaws for providing that environment. __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

03-23-2013, 10:37 AM	#1041
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Costa Rica is filing a protest. They are also saying that if it hadn't snowed they would have won.

03-24-2013, 07:40 AM	#1044
Big Fo Pro Rookie Join Date: Jan 2005	These international breaks are terrible for weekend mornings.

03-24-2013, 09:49 PM	#1046
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	Landon Donovan is really taking this break seriously. It's not really Donovan. In case you were worried. __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam

03-25-2013, 04:47 PM	#1047
sovereignstar v2 hates iowa Join Date: Oct 2010	That's awesome.

03-25-2013, 05:09 PM	#1048
bhlloy Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003	hah, I just read an article about that and that's a small town in West Wales that my grandma lived when I was really young. From what i remember there's absolutely nothing to do there, so it kinda makes sense. The guy is now getting flown out to some soccer expo in Dubai, getting put up in a suite in a five star hotel and getting paid $200 a day to show off his skills. Great story.

03-26-2013, 05:04 PM	#1049
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	hxxp://www.mercurynews.com/sports/ci_22874927/president-obama-soccers-landon-donovan-take-air-force __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com