2014 FIFA World Cup - Page 23

kingfc22 · 06-19-2014, 02:40 PM

Suarez is a pure goal scorer. Always in the right position and just plain fun to watch. (When he's not biting people that is

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Easy Mac · 06-19-2014, 02:40 PM

No swan dive, but that was beautiful, especially Cavani's pass.

flere-imsaho · 06-19-2014, 02:43 PM

It's actually been a while since Suarez bit someone. Surely he's due?

Ronnie Dobbs3 · 06-19-2014, 02:49 PM

I'm sure they have to feed his ego but Sterling was so much better in the middle vs. Italy

DaddyTorgo · 06-19-2014, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flere-imsaho

If Italy were to be matched with Brazil, I believe they would make a game of it.

They absolutely would. They're a very well disciplined team positionally and would do well to deny Brazil space, and could probably also hold possession better than a lot of other matchups the Brazillians might get (Germany for example).

Coffee Warlord · 06-19-2014, 03:09 PM

England very lucky to not be down by more right now.

cartman · 06-19-2014, 03:10 PM

Rooney has to be wondering what he has to do to score

Coffee Warlord · 06-19-2014, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coffee Warlord

England very lucky to not be down by more right now.

England very unlucky to not have closed the gap right now.

Coffee Warlord · 06-19-2014, 03:12 PM

That...should be a red....did they card him at all on that?

Logan · 06-19-2014, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cartman

Rooney has to be wondering what he has to do to score

Buddy of mine just compared Rooney to Rick Nash.

Coffee Warlord · 06-19-2014, 03:18 PM

Is he conscious?

miami_fan · 06-19-2014, 03:18 PM

Awkward

Abe Sargent · 06-19-2014, 03:18 PM

uruguay is the only South American team I'm not rooting for in the Cup.

Abe Sargent · 06-19-2014, 03:31 PM

AND THERE YOU GOOOOOOOOO

Solecismic · 06-19-2014, 03:31 PM

Certainly can't fault Rooney's instincts today - constantly in position to score. A well-deserved finish.

MIJB#19 · 06-19-2014, 03:33 PM

Uruguay is falling apart.

Coffee Warlord · 06-19-2014, 03:33 PM

Rooney's actually had a decent game. Just unlucky. Deserved the goal.

Ronnie Dobbs3 · 06-19-2014, 03:35 PM

Great work by Sturridge and Johnson to serve up the goal.

ISiddiqui · 06-19-2014, 03:36 PM

Good for Rooney! I'm glad for him!

MIJB#19 · 06-19-2014, 03:36 PM

Of these two, Uruguay needs the victory even more desperately. England could realistically advance with a draw here and a win over Costa Rica. Uruguay would need a win over Italy with a goal difference of 3 or more.

Abe Sargent · 06-19-2014, 03:40 PM

And there goes the hearts of Englandders everywhere

bbor · 06-19-2014, 03:40 PM

OMG...how was Suarez to open?????

MIJB#19 · 06-19-2014, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MIJB#19

Uruguay is falling apart.

Or not.

kingfc22 · 06-19-2014, 03:41 PM

Yea, you might want to mark that guy.

Easy Mac · 06-19-2014, 03:42 PM

I think Tommy Smith might cry.

PilotMan · 06-19-2014, 03:43 PM

This ref seems very one-sided.

Arles · 06-19-2014, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PilotMan

This ref seems very one-sided.

Yeah, seems that way.

Easy Mac · 06-19-2014, 03:44 PM

I think we need to amend the rules. If they bring the stretcher out, you're done for the game.

Coffee Warlord · 06-19-2014, 03:46 PM

C'mon, let's see some magic here.

Solecismic · 06-19-2014, 03:47 PM

Or at least ensure that more time is added than spent wasted waiting for the miraculous recovery. Seeing a nice big "10" added for extra time would send a strong message to cheaters. At minimum, though, it should be a yellow.

Abe Sargent · 06-19-2014, 03:47 PM

Now if Uruguay hold on and win, and Costa Rica loses to Italy, then we could have a situation where three teams finish with 3 points for 3nd place next round, right?

bbor · 06-19-2014, 03:51 PM

England and Spain gone in the 1st round...who would have thunk it?

MIJB#19 · 06-19-2014, 03:51 PM

England will need Italy to win 3 of 3 now.

Abe Sargent · 06-19-2014, 03:51 PM

Englandis not out

Critch · 06-19-2014, 03:51 PM

MIJB#19 · 06-19-2014, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abe Sargent

Now if Uruguay hold on and win, and Costa Rica loses to Italy, then we could have a situation where three teams finish with 3 points for 3nd place next round, right?

Yup. In that scenario Uruguay will always miss the second round. It'll be between Costa Rica and England then. But if that situation arises, put your money on an Italy-Uruguay draw.

Coffee Warlord · 06-19-2014, 03:56 PM

So yes. Italy needs to beat Uruguay and Costa Rica, and England needs to absolutely maul Costa Rica to advance.

Easy Mac · 06-19-2014, 03:57 PM

If Italy win out by only a goal each game, England need to beat Costa Rica 2-0 to make the next round.

MIJB#19 · 06-19-2014, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bbor

England and Spain gone in the 1st round...who would have thunk it?

In that group, England was the underdog to Uruguay and Italy, it's no real surprise if they go out in the 1st round.

Easy Mac · 06-19-2014, 03:59 PM

T P GD
I 3 +1
C 3 +2
U 3 -1
E 0 -2

If Uruguay lose and England win, England automatically leap Uruguay. Costa Rica have to drop at least 3 goals and lose both their games for England to advance.

MIJB#19 · 06-19-2014, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Easy Mac

If Italy win out by only a goal each game, England need to beat Costa Rica 2-0 to make the next round.

Yup. At the same time, if Italy beats Costa Rica, there's also potential for three teams with 6 points (with Costa Rica over England and Uruguay over Italy).

AlexB · 06-19-2014, 04:09 PM

Just not quite good enough against two good sides unfortunately.

Critch · 06-19-2014, 04:25 PM

I'm glad Rooney got his goal, he was favorite to be the scapegoat, the press had already turned on him. This will save him from taking all the blame.

Not a bad game, looked like England were by far the most likely to grab a winner when it got to 1-1. Amazing amount of diving from Sturridge, so good to see that not working out for him.

cartman · 06-19-2014, 06:55 PM

That was a bit of a drab match. Surprised Japan couldn't score being a man up for almost 60 minutes.

flere-imsaho · 06-19-2014, 08:04 PM

Costa Rica beat Uruguay (albeit without Suarez) 3-0. England needs to be realistic here.

Abe Sargent · 06-19-2014, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flere-imsaho

Costa Rica beat Uruguay (albeit without Suarez) 3-0. England needs to be realistic here.

True true. But a similar scoreline could happen with Italy-Costa Rica tomorrow.

Ryan S · 06-19-2014, 08:29 PM

Being realistic, England should win the game against Costa Rica without too much difficulty, but they don't control their destiny. If Italy draw either of their games, England are out.

Karlifornia · 06-19-2014, 08:33 PM

Shame about England. It really looked like they could put in a second after Rooneys goal, and a complete defensive lapse against one of the best forwards in the world and *POOF*, its over

Marc Vaughan · 06-20-2014, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryan S

Being realistic, England should win the game against Costa Rica without too much difficulty, but they don't control their destiny. If Italy draw either of their games, England are out.

Best I don't post in this thread for a few days until I calm down ... our tactical approach to the tournament has been absolutely shocking, unless a team can defend in a sensible manner they have no chance at winning.

Logan · 06-20-2014, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marc Vaughan

Best I don't post in this thread for a few days until I calm down ... our tactical approach to the tournament has been absolutely shocking, unless a team can defend in a sensible manner they have no chance at winning.

What the hell do you know about tactics?

06-19-2014, 02:40 PM	#1101
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	Suarez is a pure goal scorer. Always in the right position and just plain fun to watch. (When he's not biting people that is ) __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal Last edited by kingfc22 : 06-19-2014 at 02:47 PM.

06-19-2014, 03:10 PM	#1107
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Rooney has to be wondering what he has to do to score __________________ 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

06-19-2014, 03:12 PM	#1109
Coffee Warlord Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Springs	That...should be a red....did they card him at all on that? Last edited by Coffee Warlord : 06-19-2014 at 03:13 PM.

06-19-2014, 03:18 PM	#1112
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06-19-2014, 03:18 PM	#1113
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	uruguay is the only South American team I'm not rooting for in the Cup. __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

06-19-2014, 02:40 PM	#1102
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	No swan dive, but that was beautiful, especially Cavani's pass.

06-19-2014, 02:43 PM	#1103
flere-imsaho Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chicagoland	It's actually been a while since Suarez bit someone. Surely he's due?

06-19-2014, 02:49 PM	#1104
Ronnie Dobbs3 High School Varsity Join Date: Feb 2013	I'm sure they have to feed his ego but Sterling was so much better in the middle vs. Italy

06-19-2014, 03:09 PM	#1106
Coffee Warlord Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Springs	England very lucky to not be down by more right now.

06-19-2014, 03:18 PM	#1111
Coffee Warlord Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Springs	Is he conscious?

06-19-2014, 03:31 PM	#1114
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	AND THERE YOU GOOOOOOOOO __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

06-19-2014, 03:31 PM	#1115
Solecismic Solecismic Software Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Canton, OH	Certainly can't fault Rooney's instincts today - constantly in position to score. A well-deserved finish.

06-19-2014, 03:33 PM	#1116
MIJB#19 Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Maassluis, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands	Uruguay is falling apart. __________________ * 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

06-19-2014, 03:33 PM	#1117
Coffee Warlord Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Springs	Rooney's actually had a decent game. Just unlucky. Deserved the goal.

06-19-2014, 03:35 PM	#1118
Ronnie Dobbs3 High School Varsity Join Date: Feb 2013	Great work by Sturridge and Johnson to serve up the goal.

06-19-2014, 03:36 PM	#1119
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	Good for Rooney! I'm glad for him! __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

06-19-2014, 03:36 PM	#1120
MIJB#19 Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Maassluis, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands	Of these two, Uruguay needs the victory even more desperately. England could realistically advance with a draw here and a win over Costa Rica. Uruguay would need a win over Italy with a goal difference of 3 or more. __________________ * 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

06-19-2014, 03:40 PM	#1121
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	And there goes the hearts of Englandders everywhere __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent Last edited by Abe Sargent : 06-19-2014 at 03:40 PM.

06-19-2014, 03:40 PM	#1122
bbor Pro Starter Join Date: May 2001 Location: toronto	OMG...how was Suarez to open????? __________________ Pumpy Tudors Now that I've cracked and made that admission, I wonder if I'm only a couple of steps away from wanting to tongue-kiss Jaromir Jagr and give Bobby Clarke a blowjob.

06-19-2014, 03:41 PM	#1124
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	Yea, you might want to mark that guy. __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

06-19-2014, 03:42 PM	#1125
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	I think Tommy Smith might cry.

06-19-2014, 03:43 PM	#1126
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	This ref seems very one-sided. __________________ 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

06-19-2014, 03:44 PM	#1128
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	I think we need to amend the rules. If they bring the stretcher out, you're done for the game.

06-19-2014, 03:46 PM	#1129
Coffee Warlord Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Springs	C'mon, let's see some magic here.

06-19-2014, 03:47 PM	#1130
Solecismic Solecismic Software Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Canton, OH	Or at least ensure that more time is added than spent wasted waiting for the miraculous recovery. Seeing a nice big "10" added for extra time would send a strong message to cheaters. At minimum, though, it should be a yellow.

06-19-2014, 03:47 PM	#1131
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	Now if Uruguay hold on and win, and Costa Rica loses to Italy, then we could have a situation where three teams finish with 3 points for 3nd place next round, right? __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

06-19-2014, 03:51 PM	#1132
bbor Pro Starter Join Date: May 2001 Location: toronto	England and Spain gone in the 1st round...who would have thunk it? __________________ Pumpy Tudors Now that I've cracked and made that admission, I wonder if I'm only a couple of steps away from wanting to tongue-kiss Jaromir Jagr and give Bobby Clarke a blowjob.

06-19-2014, 03:51 PM	#1133
MIJB#19 Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Maassluis, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands	England will need Italy to win 3 of 3 now. __________________ * 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

06-19-2014, 03:51 PM	#1134
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	Englandis not out __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

06-19-2014, 03:51 PM	#1135
Critch lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Herndon, VA

06-19-2014, 03:56 PM	#1137
Coffee Warlord Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Springs	So yes. Italy needs to beat Uruguay and Costa Rica, and England needs to absolutely maul Costa Rica to advance. Last edited by Coffee Warlord : 06-19-2014 at 03:56 PM.

06-19-2014, 03:57 PM	#1138
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	If Italy win out by only a goal each game, England need to beat Costa Rica 2-0 to make the next round.

06-19-2014, 03:59 PM	#1140
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	T P GD I 3 +1 C 3 +2 U 3 -1 E 0 -2 If Uruguay lose and England win, England automatically leap Uruguay. Costa Rica have to drop at least 3 goals and lose both their games for England to advance.

06-19-2014, 04:09 PM	#1142
AlexB Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Newbury, England	Just not quite good enough against two good sides unfortunately. __________________ 'A song is a beautiful lie', Idlewild, Self Healer. When you're smiling, the whole world smiles with you. Sports!

06-19-2014, 04:25 PM	#1143
Critch lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Herndon, VA	I'm glad Rooney got his goal, he was favorite to be the scapegoat, the press had already turned on him. This will save him from taking all the blame. Not a bad game, looked like England were by far the most likely to grab a winner when it got to 1-1. Amazing amount of diving from Sturridge, so good to see that not working out for him.