2014 FIFA World Cup - Page 29

whomario · 06-22-2014, 05:00 PM

*parking the bus* ? Or am i misinterpreting some possible player roles ?

DaddyTorgo · 06-22-2014, 05:00 PM

Ugh. Dempsey up top all isolated is far from our best look.

Nice job on team selection not bringing someone you'd be comfortable playing if Jozy went down Klinsy.

#FML

tucker rocky · 06-22-2014, 05:05 PM

451 USA vs 433 Portugal

Lets see how this plays out.

rowech · 06-22-2014, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

Ugh. Dempsey up top all isolated is far from our best look.

Nice job on team selection not bringing someone you'd be comfortable playing if Jozy went down Klinsy.

#FML

This was the exact thing I hoped they would do. Makes the most sense to me. Playing one of the other two up top is worse to me. Hope for a first half goal, sub one on to drop Dempsey back to protect.

Abe Sargent · 06-22-2014, 05:10 PM

Dempsey is in Jozy's spot in the game?

DaddyTorgo · 06-22-2014, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rowech

This was the exact thing I hoped they would do. Makes the most sense to me. Playing one of the other two up top is worse to me. Hope for a first half goal, sub one on to drop Dempsey back to protect.

Hope being the operative word with that setup (unless there's some wrinkle we don't yet know about or they've been practicing with it).

tucker rocky · 06-22-2014, 05:23 PM

Hopefully the US can capitalize on some possible counter-attacks with this setup.

I expect Portugal to come at us hot and heavy.
Back line and Howard will need to be prepared for this.

DaddyTorgo · 06-22-2014, 05:27 PM

Watching the game with my dad - will catch up with my thoughts on it later.

Andreh · 06-22-2014, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andreh

Good luck to the US team...
Its a hard group but Ghana and Portugal are highly overrated

Hey, you've read it here first. Now US do your part.

kingfc22 · 06-22-2014, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tucker rocky

I expect Portugal to come at us hot and heavy.

If this is the case, it could lead to a tired Portuguese team in the second half should the heat and humidity play a factor.

DaddyTorgo · 06-22-2014, 05:37 PM

4-6-0 - sounds like it'll be a real fun game to watch.

*Yawn*

DaddyTorgo · 06-22-2014, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingfc22

If this is the case, it could lead to a tired Portuguese team in the second half should the heat and humidity play a factor.

Let's hope.

whomario · 06-22-2014, 05:45 PM

Portugal doesn´t really do "hot and heavy", they are a counter attacking team and employ a similar lineup today as the US with 3 defensive minded central midfielders

I find it highly amusing how high the expectations have gotten for the US all of a sudden.

Abe Sargent · 06-22-2014, 05:51 PM

Here we go - let's win Les Etats Unis!

sterlingice · 06-22-2014, 05:58 PM

So, Univision or ESPN. I'm thinking the former, even though I don't speak Spanish.

SI

gstelmack · 06-22-2014, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whomario

I find it highly amusing how high the expectations have gotten for the US all of a sudden.

Thinking we might actually get out of a group where we beat Ghana, Ghana drew Germany, and Portugal not only lost to Germany 0-4 but lost a key defender to red card, especially given how well our qualifying competition has been playing?

I don't see people thinking we'll win this thing all of a sudden, but the group is certainly looking winnable if we play like we can, let alone us getting out of it. Doesn't mean we WILL, we still have to play up to what we're capable of, but it's looking much better than it did at the start of play.

You'll have to excuse some optimism.

sterlingice · 06-22-2014, 06:01 PM

Sadly, my prediction is 2-0 Portugal. Good news: I know next to nothing about international soccer!

SI

Abe Sargent · 06-22-2014, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sterlingice

Sadly, my prediction is 2-0 Portugal. Good news: I know next to nothing about international soccer!

SI

Is this like Jeopardy? You tell me a number 2-0 and I guess what stat it is?

How about:

How many dives Portugal will have in the first half?

MrBug708 · 06-22-2014, 06:04 PM

We need to make sure we can retain possession in this game

cartman · 06-22-2014, 06:05 PM

Bad start

Galaxy · 06-22-2014, 06:05 PM

Oh dear...

kingfc22 · 06-22-2014, 06:05 PM

Well there goes that game plan. What a gift.

Abe Sargent · 06-22-2014, 06:05 PM

Well, now we know what it was like to shart as Ghana against us last week.....

kingfc22 · 06-22-2014, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abe Sargent

Well, now we know what it was like to shart as Ghana against us last week.....

Or how we started every game in the last World Cup.

Lathum · 06-22-2014, 06:07 PM

what a shit effort on that goal. Every US defender standing round

Galaxy · 06-22-2014, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lathum

what a shit effort on that goal. Every US defender standing round

Yep.

Critch · 06-22-2014, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sterlingice

So, Univision or ESPN. I'm thinking the former, even though I don't speak Spanish.

A couple of World Cups ago, Setanta had the German language feed. It was luxury, no graphics on the screen and at least half the games were commentary free.

tucker rocky · 06-22-2014, 06:11 PM

We need an equalizer right now.

cartman · 06-22-2014, 06:13 PM

Oh that was close

Abe Sargent · 06-22-2014, 06:14 PM

I am fiending seriously for FM 15.

Stupid world cup!

tucker rocky · 06-22-2014, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cartman

Oh that was close

+1

cartman · 06-22-2014, 06:16 PM

That takes a late sub away from Portugal

tucker rocky · 06-22-2014, 06:18 PM

Where is the support?? Get forward!

cartman · 06-22-2014, 06:18 PM

Dempsey has had a good start. Hope he can keep it up

kingfc22 · 06-22-2014, 06:18 PM

At least we're looking a lot better once we have the ball. Build ups are leading to chances.

kingfc22 · 06-22-2014, 06:20 PM

And the first of many Ronaldo flops.

Abe Sargent · 06-22-2014, 06:24 PM

Good effort there,bad finish, but right idea.

kingfc22 · 06-22-2014, 06:27 PM

Outside of the horrible gift goal, US had had the better run of okay this far.

Hopefully we can get this equalizer before half.

tucker rocky · 06-22-2014, 06:29 PM

Power strike, and that goes in.

tucker rocky · 06-22-2014, 06:37 PM

Get forward US!

MrBug708 · 06-22-2014, 06:39 PM

Water break! Grab your oranges!

sterlingice · 06-22-2014, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrBug708

Water break! Grab your oranges!

Does Brazil have Chuck E Cheese for after the game?

SI

Galaxy · 06-22-2014, 06:42 PM

A water break with just 5 minutes to go?

kingfc22 · 06-22-2014, 06:43 PM

Ticky tack foul call there

Andreh · 06-22-2014, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sterlingice

Does Brazil have Chuck E Cheese for after the game?

SI

we had one at Rio but it closed. Id say Outback is way better

Galaxy · 06-22-2014, 06:44 PM

Abe Sargent · 06-22-2014, 06:44 PM

Tim Howard was LUCKY right there

cartman · 06-22-2014, 06:45 PM

What a save on the rebound by Howard!

kingfc22 · 06-22-2014, 06:45 PM

Tim Howard giveth and then taketh away. Phew.

MIJB#19 · 06-22-2014, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cartman

What a save on the rebound by Howard!

A magnificent one, if you ask me.

06-22-2014, 05:00 PM	#1401
whomario Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2007	parking the bus ? Or am i misinterpreting some possible player roles ? __________________ “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!”

06-22-2014, 05:10 PM	#1405
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	Dempsey is in Jozy's spot in the game? __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

06-22-2014, 05:45 PM	#1413
whomario Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2007	Portugal doesn´t really do "hot and heavy", they are a counter attacking team and employ a similar lineup today as the US with 3 defensive minded central midfielders I find it highly amusing how high the expectations have gotten for the US all of a sudden. __________________ “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 : 06-22-2014 at 05:47 PM.

06-22-2014, 05:51 PM	#1414
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	Here we go - let's win Les Etats Unis! __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

06-22-2014, 05:58 PM	#1415
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	So, Univision or ESPN. I'm thinking the former, even though I don't speak Spanish. SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

06-22-2014, 05:00 PM	#1402
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	Ugh. Dempsey up top all isolated is far from our best look. Nice job on team selection not bringing someone you'd be comfortable playing if Jozy went down Klinsy. #FML

06-22-2014, 05:05 PM	#1403
tucker rocky Pro Rookie Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Of no particular interest	451 USA vs 433 Portugal Lets see how this plays out.

06-22-2014, 05:23 PM	#1407
tucker rocky Pro Rookie Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Of no particular interest	Hopefully the US can capitalize on some possible counter-attacks with this setup. I expect Portugal to come at us hot and heavy. Back line and Howard will need to be prepared for this.

06-22-2014, 05:27 PM	#1408
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	Watching the game with my dad - will catch up with my thoughts on it later.

06-22-2014, 05:37 PM	#1411
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	4-6-0 - sounds like it'll be a real fun game to watch. Yawn

06-22-2014, 06:01 PM	#1417
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Sadly, my prediction is 2-0 Portugal. Good news: I know next to nothing about international soccer! SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

06-22-2014, 06:04 PM	#1419
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	We need to make sure we can retain possession in this game

06-22-2014, 06:05 PM	#1420
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Bad start __________________ 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

06-22-2014, 06:05 PM	#1421
Galaxy Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2005	Oh dear...

06-22-2014, 06:05 PM	#1422
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	Well there goes that game plan. What a gift. __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal Last edited by kingfc22 : 06-22-2014 at 06:06 PM.

06-22-2014, 06:05 PM	#1423
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	Well, now we know what it was like to shart as Ghana against us last week..... __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

06-22-2014, 06:07 PM	#1425
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	what a shit effort on that goal. Every US defender standing round

06-22-2014, 06:11 PM	#1428
tucker rocky Pro Rookie Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Of no particular interest	We need an equalizer right now.

06-22-2014, 06:13 PM	#1429
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Oh that was close __________________ 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

06-22-2014, 06:14 PM	#1430
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	I am fiending seriously for FM 15. Stupid world cup! __________________ 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 : 06-22-2014 at 06:21 PM.

06-22-2014, 06:16 PM	#1432
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	That takes a late sub away from Portugal __________________ 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

06-22-2014, 06:18 PM	#1433
tucker rocky Pro Rookie Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Of no particular interest	Where is the support?? Get forward!

06-22-2014, 06:18 PM	#1434
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Dempsey has had a good start. Hope he can keep it up __________________ 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

06-22-2014, 06:18 PM	#1435
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	At least we're looking a lot better once we have the ball. Build ups are leading to chances. __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

06-22-2014, 06:20 PM	#1436
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	And the first of many Ronaldo flops. __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

06-22-2014, 06:24 PM	#1437
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	Good effort there,bad finish, but right idea. __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

06-22-2014, 06:27 PM	#1438
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	Outside of the horrible gift goal, US had had the better run of okay this far. Hopefully we can get this equalizer before half. __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

06-22-2014, 06:29 PM	#1439
tucker rocky Pro Rookie Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Of no particular interest	Power strike, and that goes in.

06-22-2014, 06:37 PM	#1440
tucker rocky Pro Rookie Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Of no particular interest	Get forward US!

06-22-2014, 06:39 PM	#1441
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Water break! Grab your oranges!

06-22-2014, 06:42 PM	#1443
Galaxy Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2005	A water break with just 5 minutes to go?

06-22-2014, 06:43 PM	#1444
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	Ticky tack foul call there __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

06-22-2014, 06:44 PM	#1446
Galaxy Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2005	WOW!

06-22-2014, 06:44 PM	#1447
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	Tim Howard was LUCKY right there __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

06-22-2014, 06:45 PM	#1448
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	What a save on the rebound by Howard! __________________ 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