Soccer Thread 2011-2012 - Page 37

Critch · 06-10-2012, 10:05 AM

Spain have gone for no strikers. Fabregas ahead of Torres or Llorente.

I'm going to do a bit of reverse psychology and say this game has 0-0 all over it in the hope it'll be 3-3.

Grover · 06-10-2012, 10:11 AM

3-5-2 v. 4-6-0.

Ugh.

whomario · 06-10-2012, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Critch

Spain have gone for no strikers. Fabregas ahead of Torres or Llorente.

I'm going to do a bit of reverse psychology and say this game has 0-0 all over it in the hope it'll be 3-3.

and not even some sort of half striker, all those midfielders are true midfielders and passers/assist man rather than guys who score. Not saying they never do, but they aren´t exactly doing it regularly.
For Spain the "front 4" have 295 games and 45 goals.

Italy also going against the grain with 3 at the back, so that should be at least be an interesting game from a tactics standpoint.

Grover · 06-10-2012, 10:46 AM

Balotelli? Awesome. The cure for the potentially boring match. What will he do?

Critch · 06-10-2012, 10:59 AM

If they decided the Euros on national anthems, it would be Italy v Russia in the Final.

Crapshoot · 06-10-2012, 11:01 AM

Spain is ridiculous. As someone put it, this is a team going for 100% possession without worrying about coring.

Crapshoot · 06-10-2012, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Grover

Balotelli? Awesome. The cure for the potentially boring match. What will he do?

With Cassano! The duo could score 6 goals between them and have 2 red cards!

Crapshoot · 06-10-2012, 11:10 AM

So Italy have 9 men behind the ball already...

cthomer5000 · 06-10-2012, 11:21 AM

I definitely don't want a future where everyone plays posession ball like Spain. I honestly find it boring, which is why i hate Barca so much. I'll take reckless attacking any day of the week.

whomario · 06-10-2012, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Crapshoot

So Italy have 9 men behind the ball already...

well, it´s not like what Spain does is offensive minded. Yeah, they are further up the pitch but it´s not like they take any risks.

Italy with a couple good, quick attacks allready, i´m actually positively surprised by how they´ve looked early.

Crapshoot · 06-10-2012, 11:31 AM

Yeah, I dare see Italy has been the better team in what has been a boring gameso far.

Icy · 06-10-2012, 11:34 AM

Not happy with the spanish 4-6-0. Barcelona uses that but we dont have Messi.

Wtf was that from casano vs casillas? that is at least yellow...

cthomer5000 · 06-10-2012, 11:34 AM

I love Ballotelli

Ryan S · 06-10-2012, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Critch

Spain have gone for no strikers.

Maybe they were inspired after watching Scotland last year.

Crapshoot · 06-10-2012, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by cthomer5000

I love Ballotelli

Like I said, goal and red card.

MIJB#19 · 06-10-2012, 11:37 AM

Boo! That was a yellow card purely based on his reputation.

cthomer5000 · 06-10-2012, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by MIJB#19

Boo! That was a yellow card purely based on his reputation.

agreed. this ref is a prick

whomario · 06-10-2012, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by MIJB#19

Boo! That was a yellow card purely based on his reputation.

or maybe this being his 4th foul allready and the ref warning him just minutes before ?

If it were reputation Cassano would have gotten yellow as well.

Ref imo is doing a good job.

Crapshoot · 06-10-2012, 11:45 AM

Ooh, Iniesta nearly had that...

whomario · 06-10-2012, 11:46 AM

great spirit by Italy, love it. Balotelli/Cassano seem like a good pairing actually.

Also don´t find it boring at all actually

stevew · 06-10-2012, 11:54 AM

Bob Ley's toupee is so horrible

Grover · 06-10-2012, 11:55 AM

Italy has looked much better. Hasn't been a boring match at all, either.

whomario · 06-10-2012, 12:10 PM

first Balotelli

Then Balotelli

Grover · 06-10-2012, 12:10 PM

Mario Balotellli with his first 'what the hell are you thinking?' play of the match.

Crapshoot · 06-10-2012, 12:10 PM

Holy shit how did ballotelli not score?

MIJB#19 · 06-10-2012, 12:11 PM

Oh, Mario....

Easy Mac · 06-10-2012, 12:11 PM

Pretty sure Balotelli is on the take after literally trying to walk that ball in.

stevew · 06-10-2012, 12:11 PM

Sorry Bellotelli, Dwayne Wade is the only one who gets a foul call like that

Crapshoot · 06-10-2012, 12:12 PM

Oh man Mario is leaving?

MIJB#19 · 06-10-2012, 12:13 PM

There goes the x-factor of the game...

whomario · 06-10-2012, 12:13 PM

that´s a sub that i don´t get. Balotelli was having a good game despite that brain fart and was obviously a good fit, di Natale is not suited for counter attack ...

Crapshoot · 06-10-2012, 12:16 PM

Btw, Derossi is having a blinder. Good decision for the Italians.

MIJB#19 · 06-10-2012, 12:16 PM

golden sub.

whomario · 06-10-2012, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by whomario

that´s a sub that i don´t get. Balotelli was having a good game despite that brain fart and was obviously a good fit, di Natale is not suited for counter attack ...

yeah, i´m an idiot

and Pirlo is awesome

Easy Mac · 06-10-2012, 12:16 PM

Balotelli who?

Grover · 06-10-2012, 12:17 PM

Boom.

Crapshoot · 06-10-2012, 12:18 PM

Italy with a textbook goal. Can't argue with that,

MIJB#19 · 06-10-2012, 12:19 PM

I think this was the first time in my lifetime that I cheered for an Italian goal.

MIJB#19 · 06-10-2012, 12:20 PM

Beautiful goal for Spain.

Crapshoot · 06-10-2012, 12:20 PM

And bloody hell, that was tiki- taka at its finest in response. Spain has so much bloody talent.

whomario · 06-10-2012, 12:20 PM

what an amazing assist by Silva !

Easy Mac · 06-10-2012, 12:20 PM

Why didn't they try that before?

Crapshoot · 06-10-2012, 12:29 PM

Spain, a striker for my kingdom.

Crapshoot · 06-10-2012, 12:31 PM

Damnit Torresshould have scored there...

Grover · 06-10-2012, 12:31 PM

Crafty old Buffon.

stevew · 06-10-2012, 12:39 PM

Picked the worst possible time to make waffles.

At least I see same Torres, different day

Easy Mac · 06-10-2012, 12:41 PM

Wow Torres is aweful

Crapshoot · 06-10-2012, 12:42 PM

I am a Liverpool fan, but I'm still sad to see the decline of Torres. In his heyday, he would have taken both of the opportunities he's had.

MIJB#19 · 06-10-2012, 12:42 PM

This doesn't bode well for Torres' chances to play in the next games, does it?

stevew · 06-10-2012, 12:43 PM

Again!

06-10-2012, 10:11 AM	#1802
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06-10-2012, 10:46 AM	#1804
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06-10-2012, 10:59 AM	#1805
Critch lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Herndon, VA	If they decided the Euros on national anthems, it would be Italy v Russia in the Final. Last edited by Critch : 06-10-2012 at 10:59 AM.

06-10-2012, 11:34 AM	#1812
Icy Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Toledo - Spain	Not happy with the spanish 4-6-0. Barcelona uses that but we dont have Messi. Wtf was that from casano vs casillas? that is at least yellow... __________________

06-10-2012, 11:37 AM	#1816
MIJB#19 Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Maassluis, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands	Boo! That was a yellow card purely based on his reputation. __________________ * 2005 Golden Scribe winner for best FOF Dynasty about IHOF's Maassluis Merchantmen * Former GM of GEFL's Houston Oilers and WOOF's Curacao Cocktail

06-10-2012, 10:05 AM	#1801
Critch lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Herndon, VA	Spain have gone for no strikers. Fabregas ahead of Torres or Llorente. I'm going to do a bit of reverse psychology and say this game has 0-0 all over it in the hope it'll be 3-3.

06-10-2012, 11:01 AM	#1806
Crapshoot Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003	Spain is ridiculous. As someone put it, this is a team going for 100% possession without worrying about coring.

06-10-2012, 11:10 AM	#1808
Crapshoot Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003	So Italy have 9 men behind the ball already...

06-10-2012, 11:31 AM	#1811
Crapshoot Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003	Yeah, I dare see Italy has been the better team in what has been a boring gameso far.

06-10-2012, 11:45 AM	#1819
Crapshoot Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003	Ooh, Iniesta nearly had that...

06-10-2012, 11:46 AM	#1820
whomario Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2007	great spirit by Italy, love it. Balotelli/Cassano seem like a good pairing actually. Also don´t find it boring at all actually __________________ “The only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn, like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars and in the middle you see the blue centerlight pop and everybody goes "Awww!” Last edited by whomario : 06-10-2012 at 11:48 AM.

06-10-2012, 11:54 AM	#1821
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Bob Ley's toupee is so horrible

06-10-2012, 11:55 AM	#1822
Grover Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lisboa, ME	Italy has looked much better. Hasn't been a boring match at all, either. __________________ Come On You Irons! West Ham United \| Philadelphia Flyers \| Cincinnati Bengals \| Kansas City Royals FOFC Greatest Band Draft Runner Up FOFC Movie Remake Draft Winner FOFC Movie Comedy Draft Winner

06-10-2012, 12:10 PM	#1823
whomario Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2007	first Balotelli Then Balotelli __________________ “The only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn, like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars and in the middle you see the blue centerlight pop and everybody goes "Awww!”

06-10-2012, 12:10 PM	#1824
Grover Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lisboa, ME	Mario Balotellli with his first 'what the hell are you thinking?' play of the match. __________________ Come On You Irons! West Ham United \| Philadelphia Flyers \| Cincinnati Bengals \| Kansas City Royals FOFC Greatest Band Draft Runner Up FOFC Movie Remake Draft Winner FOFC Movie Comedy Draft Winner

06-10-2012, 12:10 PM	#1825
Crapshoot Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003	Holy shit how did ballotelli not score?

06-10-2012, 12:11 PM	#1826
MIJB#19 Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Maassluis, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands	Oh, Mario.... __________________ * 2005 Golden Scribe winner for best FOF Dynasty about IHOF's Maassluis Merchantmen * Former GM of GEFL's Houston Oilers and WOOF's Curacao Cocktail

06-10-2012, 12:11 PM	#1827
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	Pretty sure Balotelli is on the take after literally trying to walk that ball in.

06-10-2012, 12:11 PM	#1828
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Sorry Bellotelli, Dwayne Wade is the only one who gets a foul call like that

06-10-2012, 12:12 PM	#1829
Crapshoot Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003	Oh man Mario is leaving?

06-10-2012, 12:13 PM	#1830
MIJB#19 Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Maassluis, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands	There goes the x-factor of the game... __________________ * 2005 Golden Scribe winner for best FOF Dynasty about IHOF's Maassluis Merchantmen * Former GM of GEFL's Houston Oilers and WOOF's Curacao Cocktail

06-10-2012, 12:13 PM	#1831
whomario Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2007	that´s a sub that i don´t get. Balotelli was having a good game despite that brain fart and was obviously a good fit, di Natale is not suited for counter attack ... __________________ “The only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn, like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars and in the middle you see the blue centerlight pop and everybody goes "Awww!” Last edited by whomario : 06-10-2012 at 12:16 PM.

06-10-2012, 12:16 PM	#1832
Crapshoot Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003	Btw, Derossi is having a blinder. Good decision for the Italians.

06-10-2012, 12:16 PM	#1833
MIJB#19 Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Maassluis, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands	golden sub. __________________ * 2005 Golden Scribe winner for best FOF Dynasty about IHOF's Maassluis Merchantmen * Former GM of GEFL's Houston Oilers and WOOF's Curacao Cocktail

06-10-2012, 12:16 PM	#1835
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	Balotelli who?

06-10-2012, 12:17 PM	#1836
Grover Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lisboa, ME	Boom. __________________ Come On You Irons! West Ham United \| Philadelphia Flyers \| Cincinnati Bengals \| Kansas City Royals FOFC Greatest Band Draft Runner Up FOFC Movie Remake Draft Winner FOFC Movie Comedy Draft Winner

06-10-2012, 12:18 PM	#1837
Crapshoot Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003	Italy with a textbook goal. Can't argue with that,

06-10-2012, 12:19 PM	#1838
MIJB#19 Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Maassluis, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands	I think this was the first time in my lifetime that I cheered for an Italian goal. __________________ * 2005 Golden Scribe winner for best FOF Dynasty about IHOF's Maassluis Merchantmen * Former GM of GEFL's Houston Oilers and WOOF's Curacao Cocktail

06-10-2012, 12:20 PM	#1839
MIJB#19 Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Maassluis, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands	Beautiful goal for Spain. __________________ * 2005 Golden Scribe winner for best FOF Dynasty about IHOF's Maassluis Merchantmen * Former GM of GEFL's Houston Oilers and WOOF's Curacao Cocktail

06-10-2012, 12:20 PM	#1840
Crapshoot Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003	And bloody hell, that was tiki- taka at its finest in response. Spain has so much bloody talent.

06-10-2012, 12:20 PM	#1841
whomario Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2007	what an amazing assist by Silva ! __________________ “The only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn, like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars and in the middle you see the blue centerlight pop and everybody goes "Awww!”

06-10-2012, 12:20 PM	#1842
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	Why didn't they try that before?

06-10-2012, 12:29 PM	#1843
Crapshoot Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003	Spain, a striker for my kingdom.

06-10-2012, 12:31 PM	#1844
Crapshoot Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003	Damnit Torresshould have scored there...

06-10-2012, 12:31 PM	#1845
Grover Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lisboa, ME	Crafty old Buffon. __________________ Come On You Irons! West Ham United \| Philadelphia Flyers \| Cincinnati Bengals \| Kansas City Royals FOFC Greatest Band Draft Runner Up FOFC Movie Remake Draft Winner FOFC Movie Comedy Draft Winner