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Glengoyne · 07-02-2014, 11:30 AM

I watched the US game last night, as I was only able to catch the second half, and that was a spanish language because some penny pinching nazi decided that the company should save the $9 a month that a cable package including ESPN would cost.

All in all the US wasn't as awful as watching just the second half led me to believe. During that first 30-35 minutes of the second half the US was tentative and even looked to be panicked when Belgium applied pressure, especially to our midfield.

Actually I'd have to say that we wern't nearly as outclassed as I originally believed. Belgium were clearly the better side, but their decision tactically to let up the pressure on possession and give our players space very nearly cost them the game. If the US had scored on any of the nicely crafted moves late, I would not have even been ashamed.

That said. Wondo!?!
Oh and following the commentary on that was great. "The Flag was up, it wouldn't have counted"..."The linesman was waving the flag wildly, but that was always about the goal kick". Good stuff.

07-02-2014, 11:30 AM	#2828
Glengoyne Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Fresno, CA	I watched the US game last night, as I was only able to catch the second half, and that was a spanish language because some penny pinching nazi decided that the company should save the $9 a month that a cable package including ESPN would cost. All in all the US wasn't as awful as watching just the second half led me to believe. During that first 30-35 minutes of the second half the US was tentative and even looked to be panicked when Belgium applied pressure, especially to our midfield. Actually I'd have to say that we wern't nearly as outclassed as I originally believed. Belgium were clearly the better side, but their decision tactically to let up the pressure on possession and give our players space very nearly cost them the game. If the US had scored on any of the nicely crafted moves late, I would not have even been ashamed. That said. Wondo!?! Oh and following the commentary on that was great. "The Flag was up, it wouldn't have counted"..."The linesman was waving the flag wildly, but that was always about the goal kick". Good stuff. Last edited by Glengoyne : 07-02-2014 at 01:39 PM.