2014 FIFA World Cup - Page 10

AlexB · 06-14-2014, 05:59 PM

Not the definitive answer by any means, but not even mentioned at the time or the half time analysis here.

DaddyTorgo · 06-14-2014, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by AlexB

Not the definitive answer by any means, but not even mentioned at the time or the half time analysis here.

Nor here. Eh - maybe it was a camera angle or the distance of the camera...who knows.

Or maybe it was my blue-tinted glasses.

Karlifornia · 06-14-2014, 06:02 PM

Brilliant goal for England but Italy is picking apart their defense. Joe Hart also nearly cost England a goal by staying off his line for no reason. Jagielka saved his bacon

DaddyTorgo · 06-14-2014, 06:09 PM

YES!!!!

Like I said - Candreva and Darmien were going to make England pay at some point.

That was about as easy as they come.

cartman · 06-14-2014, 06:09 PM

Great cross then header by Balotelli

Warhammer · 06-14-2014, 06:09 PM

Balloteli - Wow

DaddyTorgo · 06-14-2014, 06:18 PM

What?!?!

The challenge on Gerrard wasn't "marginal." It was textbook shoulder-to-shoulder, and Gerrard initiated it.

STFU Ian Darke.

cartman · 06-14-2014, 06:21 PM

So close there from Rooney

DaddyTorgo · 06-14-2014, 06:21 PM

Great opportunity for England.

Sides trading quality chances now. Balotelli was just a step late on that Candreva cross a couple minutes ago.

DaddyTorgo · 06-14-2014, 06:22 PM

Italy gotta be careful - they're already giving up to England in the pace game, they can't get exposed on the counter here.

DaddyTorgo · 06-14-2014, 06:28 PM

Haha - how pissed is Macca at Leighton Baines.

Suicane75 · 06-14-2014, 06:33 PM

Why is ABC's scorebox so much bigger/clearer than ESPN's? I can barely see the score, let alone the time.

DaddyTorgo · 06-14-2014, 06:34 PM

Stupid foul by Chiello.

DaddyTorgo · 06-14-2014, 06:41 PM

I'm almost too nervous to watch this last 10 minutes.

miami_fan · 06-14-2014, 06:43 PM

Well this looks promising

DaddyTorgo · 06-14-2014, 06:43 PM

Even stupider by DeRossi

DaddyTorgo · 06-14-2014, 06:44 PM

Phew!

cartman · 06-14-2014, 06:44 PM

Gerrard didn't bend it like Beckham

DaddyTorgo · 06-14-2014, 06:49 PM

5 minutes of Fergie-time for England!!

That's...a lot.Immobile was onside there.

DaddyTorgo · 06-14-2014, 06:52 PM

LOL - i just texted my dad: "Bit far but Pirlo could have a go at this."

Damn.

miami_fan · 06-14-2014, 06:52 PM

Wow almost

DaddyTorgo · 06-14-2014, 06:55 PM

Amusingly, as I noted earlier - Costa Rica are atop the group.

Abe Sargent · 06-14-2014, 06:57 PM

That's awesome - go Costa Rica baby!

Oh, and DT, you'd like this - Italy won the World Cup in 2018 in my FM game.

AlexB · 06-14-2014, 07:01 PM

If anyone deserved to win the game it was the Italians, we pressed, but I think they were relatively in control most of the time: they were happy to keep shape and ask us to try and get through them. And we weren't quite good enough to do so.

But relatively encouraging, i always thought getting out the group would be difficult with this team, but we have a decent chance based on the two games today.

ColtCrazy · 06-14-2014, 07:03 PM

I'm encouraged by the start as well. England definitely looks like a team with a good future and they can still get out of this group though I think it's a bit more daunting now.

DaddyTorgo · 06-14-2014, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Abe Sargent

That's awesome - go Costa Rica baby!

Oh, and DT, you'd like this - Italy won the World Cup in 2018 in my FM game.

DaddyTorgo · 06-14-2014, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlexB

If anyone deserved to win the game it was the Italians, we pressed, but I think they were relatively in control most of the time: they were happy to keep shape and ask us to try and get through them. And we weren't quite good enough to do so.

But relatively encouraging, i always thought getting out the group would be difficult with this team, but we have a decent chance based on the two games today.

I think you'll get through. I think this was the #1/#2 game.

Karlifornia · 06-14-2014, 07:27 PM

I missed most of the second half. Did the Manaus heat seem to be a factor?

DaddyTorgo · 06-14-2014, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Karlifornia

I missed most of the second half. Did the Manaus heat seem to be a factor?

I'd say yes. Will be interesting to see how it affects USA & Ghana on Monday.

AlexB · 06-14-2014, 07:34 PM

A little bit. The Italians sat back and kept their shape for most of the second half, which conserved their energy. We attacked a bit more and got tired and cramped as a result. But I think it was the quality and the second Italian goal that were the primary factors, then the heat probably played a part in how they reacted to taking the lead again.

DaddyTorgo · 06-14-2014, 08:07 PM

I've liked Bony's game since I bought him in FIFA a couple years back (maybe 2) in a career mode game. Glad to see him getting a start.

Abe Sargent · 06-14-2014, 08:17 PM

Japan is here to play some football

cartman · 06-14-2014, 08:17 PM

Great goal there by Japan!

bhlloy · 06-14-2014, 08:17 PM

Why is Kolo Toure not starting?

DaddyTorgo · 06-14-2014, 08:24 PM

This ref isn't using his spray-stuff. Can we get him removed?

bhlloy · 06-14-2014, 08:28 PM

Maybe it's too wet...

Japan tactically are one of the better teams I've seen - physically they aren't quite there but I'm very impressed with their attacking play and their movement so far

DaddyTorgo · 06-14-2014, 08:29 PM

Why does IVORY COAST play in bright orange? You think they'd be in all white.

Lame.

DaddyTorgo · 06-14-2014, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhlloy

Maybe it's too wet...

Japan tactically are one of the better teams I've seen - physically they aren't quite there but I'm very impressed with their attacking play and their movement so far

Whereas Ivory Coast are kinda the opposite.

DaddyTorgo · 06-14-2014, 08:31 PM

That was a nice FK. Pretty close.

bhlloy · 06-14-2014, 08:33 PM

You might want to get the color settings on your TV checked

Heh - nice edit. And yes, this is a very interesting matchup of polar opposites. Really thought Ivory Coast had a shot to go far this time but not if they keep playing like individuals like this

DaddyTorgo · 06-14-2014, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by bhlloy

You might want to get the color settings on your TV checked

I edited it. I was thinking orange, but for some reason typed yellow. My brain might be broken.

Abe Sargent · 06-14-2014, 08:35 PM

that was close

DaddyTorgo · 06-14-2014, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhlloy

You might want to get the color settings on your TV checked

Heh - nice edit. And yes, this is a very interesting matchup of polar opposites. Really thought Ivory Coast had a shot to go far this time but not if they keep playing like individuals like this

Yeah. I definitely picked them to make it out of the group in both of my FOFC brackets, but they haven't gotten any better tactically/playing like a team as you said.

Abe Sargent · 06-14-2014, 08:41 PM

Google doodle have a father's day + World Cup one I like.

sabotai · 06-14-2014, 08:52 PM

頑張って日本！

bhlloy · 06-14-2014, 08:53 PM

While Bony might be a better player at this stage of his career, I also can't believe Japan isn't the one team you don't want to give Drogba a full 90 mins against.

DaddyTorgo · 06-14-2014, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by bhlloy

While Bony might be a better player at this stage of his career, I also can't believe Japan isn't the one team you don't want to give Drogba a full 90 mins against.

I have to imagine we'll see him for the second half. If Ivory Coast can't beat Japan they have a very tricky path out of the group at this point, and I think at minimum they need a draw.

DaddyTorgo · 06-14-2014, 09:05 PM

Just speculating - I think the (relative) under-performance of the African teams relative to individual talent & expectations is due to the lower level of international matches they play as a team, and also that they play against high-level opposition that requires them to have tactical discipline.

Individually the players have tactical skill given that they play on high-level club teams, but they don't have a developed & refined tactic for international play.

DaddyTorgo · 06-14-2014, 09:17 PM

Drogba time.

DaddyTorgo · 06-14-2014, 09:18 PM

What a poor decision - trying to force it inside into a bracketed guy instead of going outside to the open guy.

Use your heads guys!

06-14-2014, 05:59 PM	#451
AlexB Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Newbury, England	Not the definitive answer by any means, but not even mentioned at the time or the half time analysis here. __________________ 'A song is a beautiful lie', Idlewild, Self Healer. When you're smiling, the whole world smiles with you. Sports!

06-14-2014, 06:02 PM	#453
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	Brilliant goal for England but Italy is picking apart their defense. Joe Hart also nearly cost England a goal by staying off his line for no reason. Jagielka saved his bacon __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

06-14-2014, 06:09 PM	#455
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Great cross then header by Balotelli __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

06-14-2014, 06:18 PM	#457
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	What?!?! The challenge on Gerrard wasn't "marginal." It was textbook shoulder-to-shoulder, and Gerrard initiated it. STFU Ian Darke. Last edited by DaddyTorgo : 06-14-2014 at 06:19 PM.

06-14-2014, 06:21 PM	#458
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	So close there from Rooney __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

06-14-2014, 06:09 PM	#454
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	YES!!!! Like I said - Candreva and Darmien were going to make England pay at some point. That was about as easy as they come.

06-14-2014, 06:09 PM	#456
Warhammer Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dayton, OH	Balloteli - Wow

06-14-2014, 06:21 PM	#459
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	Great opportunity for England. Sides trading quality chances now. Balotelli was just a step late on that Candreva cross a couple minutes ago.

06-14-2014, 06:22 PM	#460
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	Italy gotta be careful - they're already giving up to England in the pace game, they can't get exposed on the counter here.

06-14-2014, 06:28 PM	#461
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	Haha - how pissed is Macca at Leighton Baines.

06-14-2014, 06:33 PM	#462
Suicane75 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NJ	Why is ABC's scorebox so much bigger/clearer than ESPN's? I can barely see the score, let alone the time.

06-14-2014, 06:34 PM	#463
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	Stupid foul by Chiello.

06-14-2014, 06:41 PM	#464
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	I'm almost too nervous to watch this last 10 minutes.

06-14-2014, 06:43 PM	#465
miami_fan Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Land O Lakes FL	Well this looks promising __________________ "Do not be indifferent in the face of historical lies. Do not be indifferent when you see the past being exploited for the needs of contemporary politics. Do not be indifferent when any minority suffers discrimination. For it's the essence of democracy that the majority wields the power, but at the same time, the rights of the minority must be respected." Marian Turski- former prisoner of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration and death camp

06-14-2014, 06:43 PM	#466
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	Even stupider by DeRossi

06-14-2014, 06:44 PM	#467
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	Phew!

06-14-2014, 06:44 PM	#468
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Gerrard didn't bend it like Beckham __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

06-14-2014, 06:49 PM	#469
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	5 minutes of Fergie-time for England!! That's...a lot.Immobile was onside there. Last edited by DaddyTorgo : 06-14-2014 at 06:49 PM.

06-14-2014, 06:52 PM	#470
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	LOL - i just texted my dad: "Bit far but Pirlo could have a go at this." Damn.

06-14-2014, 06:52 PM	#471
miami_fan Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Land O Lakes FL	Wow almost __________________ "Do not be indifferent in the face of historical lies. Do not be indifferent when you see the past being exploited for the needs of contemporary politics. Do not be indifferent when any minority suffers discrimination. For it's the essence of democracy that the majority wields the power, but at the same time, the rights of the minority must be respected." Marian Turski- former prisoner of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration and death camp

06-14-2014, 06:55 PM	#472
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	Amusingly, as I noted earlier - Costa Rica are atop the group.

06-14-2014, 06:57 PM	#473
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	That's awesome - go Costa Rica baby! Oh, and DT, you'd like this - Italy won the World Cup in 2018 in my FM game. __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

06-14-2014, 07:01 PM	#474
AlexB Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Newbury, England	If anyone deserved to win the game it was the Italians, we pressed, but I think they were relatively in control most of the time: they were happy to keep shape and ask us to try and get through them. And we weren't quite good enough to do so. But relatively encouraging, i always thought getting out the group would be difficult with this team, but we have a decent chance based on the two games today. __________________ 'A song is a beautiful lie', Idlewild, Self Healer. When you're smiling, the whole world smiles with you. Sports!

06-14-2014, 07:03 PM	#475
ColtCrazy College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Midwest	I'm encouraged by the start as well. England definitely looks like a team with a good future and they can still get out of this group though I think it's a bit more daunting now. __________________ The Field Generals and Statis Pro Basketball Super League

06-14-2014, 07:27 PM	#478
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	I missed most of the second half. Did the Manaus heat seem to be a factor? __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

06-14-2014, 07:34 PM	#480
AlexB Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Newbury, England	A little bit. The Italians sat back and kept their shape for most of the second half, which conserved their energy. We attacked a bit more and got tired and cramped as a result. But I think it was the quality and the second Italian goal that were the primary factors, then the heat probably played a part in how they reacted to taking the lead again. __________________ 'A song is a beautiful lie', Idlewild, Self Healer. When you're smiling, the whole world smiles with you. Sports!

06-14-2014, 08:07 PM	#481
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	I've liked Bony's game since I bought him in FIFA a couple years back (maybe 2) in a career mode game. Glad to see him getting a start.

06-14-2014, 08:17 PM	#482
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	Japan is here to play some football __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

06-14-2014, 08:17 PM	#483
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Great goal there by Japan! __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

06-14-2014, 08:17 PM	#484
bhlloy Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003	Why is Kolo Toure not starting?

06-14-2014, 08:24 PM	#485
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	This ref isn't using his spray-stuff. Can we get him removed?

06-14-2014, 08:28 PM	#486
bhlloy Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003	Maybe it's too wet... Japan tactically are one of the better teams I've seen - physically they aren't quite there but I'm very impressed with their attacking play and their movement so far

06-14-2014, 08:29 PM	#487
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	Why does IVORY COAST play in bright orange? You think they'd be in all white. Lame. Last edited by DaddyTorgo : 06-14-2014 at 08:30 PM.

06-14-2014, 08:31 PM	#489
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	That was a nice FK. Pretty close.

06-14-2014, 08:33 PM	#490
bhlloy Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003	You might want to get the color settings on your TV checked Heh - nice edit. And yes, this is a very interesting matchup of polar opposites. Really thought Ivory Coast had a shot to go far this time but not if they keep playing like individuals like this Last edited by bhlloy : 06-14-2014 at 08:34 PM.