2014 FIFA World Cup

[cartman]

Originally Posted by Radii

I believe every prostate exam is unwanted. Sounds like the guy was just performing a public service.

The New Zealand health department used a pic of one of the infractions as a reminder to get a check done.

http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/hopo...o-6313579.html

[Ronnie Dobbs3]

[ntndeacon]

when did Mike Tyson move to Uruguay?

[miami_fan]

Originally Posted by ntndeacon

when did Mike Tyson move to Uruguay?

Since this is the third time, I think we can begin to say that Tyson actually pulled a Suarez instead of the other way around

[cartman]

Italy's coach has announced he's stepping down.

[Abe Sargent]

Set pieces baby

[Oilers9911]

I'm a Liverpool supporter and now even I am hoping that the Suarez to Barca rumours are true. As immense a talent as Suarez is, biting someone is despicable. Doing it three times is...well I don't know what it is. I hope Liverpool cash in while they can.

[Solecismic]

Originally Posted by cartman

Italy's coach has announced he's stepping down.

Not surprising. He took a huge gamble going all-in for the draw and removing Balotelli and Immobile.

[cartman]

Wow, Greece has already had to make two subs in the first 25 minutes, one of them just now being their goalie.

[MIJB#19]

With the Greeks injuries, at this pace they won't be able to finish the game.

[Solecismic]

Originally Posted by cartman

Wow, Greece has already had to make two subs in the first 25 minutes, one of them just now being their goalie.

It's OK. They can always appeal to Germany for more subs.

[cartman]

Greece denied by the woodwork

[MIJB#19]

That was close for Greece.

[cartman]

Greece takes the lead after an interception deep in Ivory Coast's half.

[BishopMVP]

Oof. What a lazy giveaway. Nice 1-2 by the Greeks to take advantage though.

Now we can get back to seeing Greece put 9 behind the ball - it was odd seeing them actually attacking!

[MIJB#19]

It would be weird if Ivory Coast goes 0 for 3, despite all the hype for nearly a decade.

[QuikSand]

Originally Posted by Solecismic

It's OK. They can always appeal to Germany for more subs.

#muchlove

#downwithausterity

[Abe Sargent]

Japan with a nice goal

[BishopMVP]

That Japanese goal makes the 2nd halves real interesting. Colombia's through, but all 3 other teams are a goal away from the qualifying line.

Currently

Greece 4pts -2 GD (winning 1-0)
Ivory Coast 3pts -1 GD (Down 1-0)
Japan 2pts -1 GD (Tied 1-1)

[cartman]

21 of the 22 players in the match are going to spend the entire 2nd half within 30 yards of the Greek goal.

[cartman]

Greece denied by the crossbar again

[Glengoyne]

Originally Posted by cartman

21 of the 22 players in the match are going to spend the entire 2nd half within 30 yards of the Greek goal.

If only the US had managed even half of that in the last couple of minutes of extra time.

[cartman]

Ivory Coast ties the game!

[Abe Sargent]

Cote D'Ivoire with the score!!!!

[BishopMVP]

Originally Posted by cartman

21 of the 22 players in the match are going to spend the entire 2nd half within 30 yards of the Greek goal.

Well... not anymore!

Cote d'Ivoire's goalie does look shaky though, and they're on 3 yellows already.

[ISiddiqui]

YAY Ivory Coast! If we can keep Greece and their defensive brand of football out of the 16 that would be nice.

[Abe Sargent]

Originally Posted by ISiddiqui

YAY Ivory Coast! If we can keep Greece and their defensive brand of football out of the 16 that would be nice.

Ahhhhhh...I like Greece.



And I'd rather see a technically proficient defensive nation in than, say, floppers, biters, or foulers.

[Abe Sargent]

Penalty baby!!!!...................

[cartman]

I don't know about that PK call

[BishopMVP]

Absolutely deserved though - CIV had 5 back and the rest standing around midfield!

[kingfc22]

Not so super sub.

[Abe Sargent]

In and a score@

[cartman]

And he converts

[Abe Sargent]

You're the one that I want!

[Galaxy]

Originally Posted by cartman

I don't know about that PK call

I thought it was a good call. Ran right into the back of him. Just a tough break for the Elephants.

[ISiddiqui]

Boo

[ColtCrazy]

Wow…what a change. Greece scores 2 goals in the entire group stage and still advance. Ivory Coast shouldn't have parked the bus.

Edit: Now that's a stomach punch!

[Galaril]

Gee not sure about that penalty either. I mean did they even touch the Greece player? It looked like the guy tripped over his on foot.

[AlexB]

Originally Posted by Galaril

Gee not sure about that penalty either. I mean did they even touch the Greece player? It looked like the guy tripped over his on foot.

Sio caught Samaras beforehand, which made him kick the ground. Definite penalty.

[Ryan S]

Originally Posted by Thomkal

So this is the only time I really pay attention to soccer, but ESPN was saying this is the third time the guy has bitten someone. Plus other problems. Isn't it time to talk about a lifetime ban...or is FIFA really that...um...toothless? (sorry couldn't resist )

I can't see FIFA handing out a lifetime ban, or even a long ban from all competitive games. If there is a long ban, I would expect it to be from International games only.

Do FIFA want to pick a fight with club teams? If their $100 million asset becomes worthless because of his actions in an international game, will Liverpool allow their players to play for their country in the future?

[Abe Sargent]

His last ban for biting was 10 domestic games. Ban him for 15 or 20 international ones if you find him responsible.

[MIJB#19]

Cruel penalty.

Greece was the better team today, but a lame way for Ivory Coast to get knocked out.

[MIJB#19]

And a very disappointing Japan against Colombia 2. A dangerous counter attack they have, Colombia 2.

[ColtCrazy]

So this guarantees that a South American team will make the semifinals. Brazil, Chile, Columbia, and Uruguay all in the same side of the bracket.

[BishopMVP]

Originally Posted by Galaril

Gee not sure about that penalty either. I mean did they even touch the Greece player? It looked like the guy tripped over his on foot.

The angle from behind showed it clearly. Lazy defending by the Ivorians.

So... Brazil/Chile, Colombia/Uruguay, Netherlands/Mexico... and Costa Rica/Greece. One of these matchups I will not be looking forward to as much as the others haha

[cartman]

Originally Posted by Galaril

Gee not sure about that penalty either. I mean did they even touch the Greece player? It looked like the guy tripped over his on foot.

Yeah, he hit the Ivory Coast player with his foot on the backswing. I guess the call was that the Ivory Coast player interfered with his kick.

[MIJB#19]

And it's a guarantee: at least one South American will make it to the semi finals:

Brazil . . . .\
Chile . . . . /w\
Colombia . . .\w/w\
Uruguay . . . / . .\
(France) . . .\ . ./w\
(Nigeria) . . /w\w/ . \
(Germany) . . \w/ . . .\
(Algeria) . . / . . . . \w
Netherlands . \ . . . . /w
Mexico . . . ./w\ . . ./
Costa Rica . .\w/w\ . /
Greece . . . ./ . .\w/
(Argentina) . \ . ./
(Ecuador) . . /w\w/
(Belgium) . . \w/
(USA) . . . . /


[Abe Sargent]

Originally Posted by ColtCrazy

So this guarantees that a South American team will make the semifinals. Brazil, Chile, Columbia, and Uruguay all in the same side of the bracket.

Right. But it also guarantees that two won be from S America eiyher, despite how dominant they've been, we can;t have more than 2 in the Semis.

[MIJB#19]

Originally Posted by Abe Sargent

Right. But it also guarantees that two won be from S America eiyher, despite how dominant they've been, we can;t have more than 2 in the Semis.

Three is technically still possible, but it is unlikely, yes. It either requires Ecuador to pass France, or Nigeria to pass Argentina.

[Ryan S]

Originally Posted by Abe Sargent

His last ban for biting was 10 domestic games. Ban him for 15 or 20 international ones if you find him responsible.

It would not surprise me if he gets a one year international suspension.

I don't think Uruguay have a significant game after the World Cup until the Copa America next summer.

EDIT - Now that I think about it, it would be more sensible to ban a player for a specific number of competitive games rather than a specific length of time. That will mean that every game he misses will be meaningful.