2014 FIFA World Cup - Page 30

tucker rocky · 06-22-2014, 05:46 PM

+2 added, 3 minute water break.

Galaxy · 06-22-2014, 05:47 PM

Lucky, Cameron.

cartman · 06-22-2014, 05:48 PM

Time for Klinsman to work some halftime adjustment magic

whomario · 06-22-2014, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cartman

Time for Klinsman to work some halftime adjustment magic

That horrendous mistake aside, this was a very good first half by the US. I don´t see much need to adjust things all that much to be honest, should try playing on that way and then bring in some frest legs at the 65-70 mark. What are the options for the attacking wingers (Zusi and Bedoya) ? Those 2 seem like the "weak link" in the attacking third, Bradley, Dempsey and (surprisingly) Jones looked really good in the center.

Warhammer · 06-22-2014, 05:50 PM

It's a bit ironic, we look poor in the first game and win, we look much better this game and are behind. I would be very happy with a draw in this game.

MIJB#19 · 06-22-2014, 05:50 PM

Portugal looked unusually nervous, despite their lucky 1-0 lead.

tucker rocky · 06-22-2014, 05:51 PM

Less the horrible clearance, the US had ops and controlled possession.

sterlingice · 06-22-2014, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warhammer

It's a bit ironic, we look poor in the first game and win, we look much better this game and are behind. I would be very happy with a draw in this game.

A draw and we likely don't advance, though, right?

SI

SirFozzie · 06-22-2014, 05:53 PM

Actually, we have a decent chance of advancing with a draw.. that means a draw against germany will be enough to advance, and even with a loss we advance, unless Ghana-Portugal winner beats our goal differential (rooting for Portugal)

tucker rocky · 06-22-2014, 05:53 PM

Precise finishing on the attack ops is key here in the 2nd, for the US.

Warhammer · 06-22-2014, 05:54 PM

No, if we draw, then Ghana or Portugal have to win. It comes to GD at that point, provided we lose to Germany. We have 2 goals on Ghana and 5 on Portugal.

whomario · 06-22-2014, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sterlingice

A draw and we likely don't advance, though, right?

SI

not at all. A draw puts the US at 4 points like Germany and both Portugal and Ghana at 1. Means a draw against Germany puts you through regardless, a draw between Ghana/Portugal as well even with a loss. Even a narrow Portugal win would work without need to get anything from the GER game with their bad goal difference.

Galaxy · 06-22-2014, 05:55 PM

Is it just me or does Landon still come off as pissed that he was selected?

tucker rocky · 06-22-2014, 05:56 PM

HT pep talk

"I want to see more from you", says Jurgen to Clint Dempsey.

Butter · 06-22-2014, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingfc22

Tim Howard giveth and then taketh away. Phew.

If there's one guy you can't back off of from distance it is Nani. So of course let's invite him to shoot from there. Our attack and possession is much better but this is definitely the crappy defense we all expected.

MrBug708 · 06-22-2014, 05:57 PM

Landon just doesnt look like a guy with a future in broadcasting.

Plus knowing he'd be the feature guy up front in this game probably doesn't make him feel better

cartman · 06-22-2014, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whomario

not at all. A draw puts the US at 4 points like Germany and both Portugal and Ghana at 1. Means a draw against Germany puts you through regardless, a draw between Ghana/Portugal as well even with a loss. Even a narrow Portugal win would work without need to get anything from the GER game with their bad goal difference.

Cue the conspiracy theories if the US ends up getting a tie in this game. They started playing the final games at the same time to eliminate gaming the system. But if the US and Germany agree to tie, they both advance.

kingfc22 · 06-22-2014, 05:59 PM

Johnson, Dempsey, Bradley and Jones all looked very good out there.

BishopMVP · 06-22-2014, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lathum

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

Meh. Once Cameron had a clear angle to cut the cross off I don't blame the two back guys for relaxing. Just a shit touch by Cameron.

MrBug708 · 06-22-2014, 06:00 PM

Fab Johnson has been our best player in the WC so far

tucker rocky · 06-22-2014, 06:01 PM

Alright US, take advantage of ops given.
Go out there and do it for the fans.

Oh and backline, quit mucking around, stay composed and organized.

Chief Rum · 06-22-2014, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abe Sargent

I am fiending seriously for FM 15.

Stupid world cup!

Just bought and downloaded Handheld the other day. That's how I am "convincing" myself not to buy the whole game heh heh.

kingfc22 · 06-22-2014, 06:02 PM

Let's just get the equalizer and get out with the draw.

Andreh · 06-22-2014, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cartman

Cue the conspiracy theories if the US ends up getting a tie in this game. They started playing the final games at the same time to eliminate gaming the system. But if the US and Germany agree to tie, they both advance.

hummm
Germany has a past history on this (74, 82), and US has a german coach...
still dont see it happening on purpose, but maybe Im naive,

but if US can hold german the entre 1st half they might settle for a draw... but they need to fear some US counter attack

MIJB#19 · 06-22-2014, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warhammer

No, if we draw, then Ghana or Portugal have to win. It comes to GD at that point, provided we lose to Germany. We have 2 goals on Ghana and 5 on Portugal.

The 2 goals on Ghana basically means the USA is out if Ghana wins. But that scenario shouldn't happen, as this is soccer: Germany and the USA will draw 0-0 and both advance.

sterlingice · 06-22-2014, 06:06 PM

Seriously? Is our defense just really stupid? I remember in grade school the whole thing about clearing to the sides not in the middle if you're in the box.

SI

Galaxy · 06-22-2014, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sterlingice

Seriously? Is our defense just really stupid? I remember in grade school the whole thing about clearing to the sides not in the middle if you're in the box.

SI

*I agree* *face palm*

Galaxy · 06-22-2014, 06:13 PM

Did Jurgen change his shirt at the half?

Galaxy · 06-22-2014, 06:13 PM

HOW?!?

cartman · 06-22-2014, 06:13 PM

Aaaaghhhh!!!!!

tucker rocky · 06-22-2014, 06:13 PM

F!!!!!!!!!!!

kingfc22 · 06-22-2014, 06:13 PM

Radii · 06-22-2014, 06:13 PM

oh god

sterlingice · 06-22-2014, 06:14 PM

Damn- so close

SI

kingfc22 · 06-22-2014, 06:15 PM

Keep attacking down the right side

RainMaker · 06-22-2014, 06:16 PM

Bradley didn't want to break his streak of being worthless in this World Cup.

BillJasper · 06-22-2014, 06:17 PM

Anyone else having an issue with ESPN HD? I get the sound but the screen is black. Having to watch on Univision.

kingfc22 · 06-22-2014, 06:18 PM

...insert Landon would have scored comment here...

Galaxy · 06-22-2014, 06:19 PM

How important will these subs be since Portugal used two of three early on?

sterlingice · 06-22-2014, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BillJasper

Anyone else having an issue with ESPN HD? I get the sound but the screen is black. Having to watch on Univision.

No idea. I decided to watch on Univision because it's more fun

SI

tucker rocky · 06-22-2014, 06:20 PM

US lucky that was bad strike from Ronaldo.

sterlingice · 06-22-2014, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tucker rocky

US lucky that was bad strike from Ronaldo.

Yeah- he had nothing on that

SI

Abe Sargent · 06-22-2014, 06:21 PM

JONES JOENS JOEN JIONES

Galaxy · 06-22-2014, 06:21 PM

YES~!

Abe Sargent · 06-22-2014, 06:21 PM

Bout time too

Radii · 06-22-2014, 06:21 PM

What a beautiful strike, WOWWWWOW

Warhammer · 06-22-2014, 06:22 PM

GOAL!

cartman · 06-22-2014, 06:22 PM

That was beautiful

kingfc22 · 06-22-2014, 06:22 PM

FUCK YES!!!

Abe Sargent · 06-22-2014, 06:22 PM

That GK just got pissed

06-22-2014, 05:48 PM	#1453
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Time for Klinsman to work some halftime adjustment magic __________________ 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, 05:50 PM	#1456
MIJB#19 Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Maassluis, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands	Portugal looked unusually nervous, despite their lucky 1-0 lead. __________________ * 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

06-22-2014, 05:53 PM	#1459
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	Actually, we have a decent chance of advancing with a draw.. that means a draw against germany will be enough to advance, and even with a loss we advance, unless Ghana-Portugal winner beats our goal differential (rooting for Portugal) __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

06-22-2014, 05:59 PM	#1468
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	Johnson, Dempsey, Bradley and Jones all looked very good out there. __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

06-22-2014, 06:02 PM	#1473
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	Let's just get the equalizer and get out with the draw. __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

06-22-2014, 05:46 PM	#1451
tucker rocky Pro Rookie Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Of no particular interest	+2 added, 3 minute water break.

06-22-2014, 05:47 PM	#1452
Galaxy Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2005	Lucky, Cameron.

06-22-2014, 05:50 PM	#1455
Warhammer Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dayton, OH	It's a bit ironic, we look poor in the first game and win, we look much better this game and are behind. I would be very happy with a draw in this game.

06-22-2014, 05:51 PM	#1457
tucker rocky Pro Rookie Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Of no particular interest	Less the horrible clearance, the US had ops and controlled possession.

06-22-2014, 05:53 PM	#1460
tucker rocky Pro Rookie Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Of no particular interest	Precise finishing on the attack ops is key here in the 2nd, for the US.

06-22-2014, 05:54 PM	#1461
Warhammer Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dayton, OH	No, if we draw, then Ghana or Portugal have to win. It comes to GD at that point, provided we lose to Germany. We have 2 goals on Ghana and 5 on Portugal.

06-22-2014, 05:55 PM	#1463
Galaxy Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2005	Is it just me or does Landon still come off as pissed that he was selected?

06-22-2014, 05:56 PM	#1464
tucker rocky Pro Rookie Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Of no particular interest	HT pep talk "I want to see more from you", says Jurgen to Clint Dempsey.

06-22-2014, 05:57 PM	#1466
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Landon just doesnt look like a guy with a future in broadcasting. Plus knowing he'd be the feature guy up front in this game probably doesn't make him feel better

06-22-2014, 06:00 PM	#1470
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Fab Johnson has been our best player in the WC so far

06-22-2014, 06:01 PM	#1471
tucker rocky Pro Rookie Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Of no particular interest	Alright US, take advantage of ops given. Go out there and do it for the fans. Oh and backline, quit mucking around, stay composed and organized.

06-22-2014, 06:06 PM	#1476
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Seriously? Is our defense just really stupid? I remember in grade school the whole thing about clearing to the sides not in the middle if you're in the box. 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, 06:13 PM	#1478
Galaxy Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2005	Did Jurgen change his shirt at the half?

06-22-2014, 06:13 PM	#1479
Galaxy Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2005	HOW?!?

06-22-2014, 06:13 PM	#1480
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Aaaaghhhh!!!!! __________________ 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, 06:13 PM	#1481
tucker rocky Pro Rookie Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Of no particular interest	F!!!!!!!!!!!

06-22-2014, 06:13 PM	#1482
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	Damn __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

06-22-2014, 06:13 PM	#1483
Radii Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	oh god

06-22-2014, 06:14 PM	#1484
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Damn- so close 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, 06:15 PM	#1485
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	Keep attacking down the right side __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

06-22-2014, 06:16 PM	#1486
RainMaker Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago, IL	Bradley didn't want to break his streak of being worthless in this World Cup.

06-22-2014, 06:17 PM	#1487
BillJasper Pro Starter Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Northern Kentucky	Anyone else having an issue with ESPN HD? I get the sound but the screen is black. Having to watch on Univision. __________________ The Confederacy lost, it is time to dismantle it.

06-22-2014, 06:18 PM	#1488
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	...insert Landon would have scored comment here... __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal Last edited by kingfc22 : 06-22-2014 at 06:18 PM.

06-22-2014, 06:19 PM	#1489
Galaxy Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2005	How important will these subs be since Portugal used two of three early on?

06-22-2014, 06:20 PM	#1491
tucker rocky Pro Rookie Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Of no particular interest	US lucky that was bad strike from Ronaldo.

06-22-2014, 06:21 PM	#1493
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	JONES JOENS JOEN JIONES __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

06-22-2014, 06:21 PM	#1494
Galaxy Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2005	YES~!

06-22-2014, 06:21 PM	#1495
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	Bout time too __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

06-22-2014, 06:21 PM	#1496
Radii Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	What a beautiful strike, WOWWWWOW

06-22-2014, 06:22 PM	#1497
Warhammer Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dayton, OH	GOAL!