2014 FIFA World Cup - Page 41

Easy Mac · 06-26-2014, 10:56 AM

I'm praying my 1 bar of Verizon LTE holds up for the next 2 hours.

Can't get it on the 80" TV in the conference room, someone is having a meeting there.

DaddyTorgo · 06-26-2014, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Easy Mac

I'm praying my 1 bar of Verizon LTE holds up for the next 2 hours.

Can't get it on the 80" TV in the conference room, someone is having a meeting there.

Assholes with messed-up priorities!

Arles · 06-26-2014, 11:03 AM

I'm pushing for 0-0 as long as possible. If we score early and make it 1-0, Germany could push hard like we did against Portugal. If Germany scores 1-0, we could start to press and leave openings for them.

DaddyTorgo · 06-26-2014, 11:07 AM

Hey look it's Ghana-style "unable to keep possession USA" so far. That doesn't bode well.

DaddyTorgo · 06-26-2014, 11:08 AM

Twellman "USA have to find a way to keep possession."
**Cue overly ambitious bad pass by Gonzalez and a giveaway.

You can't make this shit up.

Arles · 06-26-2014, 11:09 AM

Yeah, so far it's been clinical possession by Germany. Not sure we can hold up for 90 minutes against that.

DaddyTorgo · 06-26-2014, 11:10 AM

Wowwwww - lucky there.

Defense does not look sharp.

Arles · 06-26-2014, 11:10 AM

Omar Gonzales looks terrible so far.

tarcone · 06-26-2014, 11:11 AM

I cant get on espn to watch it. You would think the world wide leader in sports would be prepared for a huge audience.

DaddyTorgo · 06-26-2014, 11:11 AM

Horrible - should have been advantage there. Poor referreing

DaddyTorgo · 06-26-2014, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Arles

Omar Gonzales looks terrible so far.

Sad that he's still looked better than Cameron one could argue.

Arles · 06-26-2014, 11:11 AM

Is it too early to take the ball in the opposing corner and just hold it?

Arles · 06-26-2014, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

Sad that he's still looked better than Cameron one could argue.

Oh, I agree. It's still a good decision on the lineup. Cameron was awful.

DaddyTorgo · 06-26-2014, 11:13 AM

Hey look - a spell of possession.

DaddyTorgo · 06-26-2014, 11:14 AM

To Twellman's point though - Brad Davis hasn't tracked back at all and Beasley is getting killed by Boateng.

I like his actual analysis - good insight for non-fans.

Arles · 06-26-2014, 11:15 AM

Omar is starting to settle in. Something Cameron never did.

Galaxy · 06-26-2014, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ISiddiqui

Jeez, most people thought FIFA was just going to ban him from a few international game. So FIFA goes about banning in from those international games, AND gives him 4 months ban from ANY soccer, AND gives him a $100,000 fine and people are still not happy...

I'm actually pleasantly surprised that FIFA disciplined Suarez so harshly.

I didn't realize FIFA had control over club soccer.

DaddyTorgo · 06-26-2014, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Galaxy

I didn't realize FIFA had control over club soccer.

In a sort of roundabout, non-direct way.

FIFA > National Federations > Domestic Leagues

Arles · 06-26-2014, 11:19 AM

Bradley looks to be playing a much more defensive role today and, not surprising, he seems to be more comfortable out there.

tarcone · 06-26-2014, 11:22 AM

Is it talent or ability or strategy that allows Germany to pass the ball around in our zone while we cant do it in theirs?

Arles · 06-26-2014, 11:22 AM

It's aggravating to see the US keep trying the "high level of difficulty" pass instead of the easy back/side pass to keep possession.

DaddyTorgo · 06-26-2014, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by tarcone

Is it talent or ability or strategy that allows Germany to pass the ball around in our zone while we cant do it in theirs?

talent/ability/awareness.

better first touches to control the ball in tight space and weight the passes right. better awareness of where to be/which pass to make.

SirFozzie · 06-26-2014, 11:25 AM

US starting to get into a game rythym.

bbor · 06-26-2014, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

talent/ability/awareness.

better first touches to control the ball in tight space and weight the passes right. better awareness of where to be/which pass to make.

And patience

SirFozzie · 06-26-2014, 11:29 AM

11 on 12 literally for the US, as the ref wipes out Beckerman on a run (neither were looking, and Beckerman gets krumped)

Arles · 06-26-2014, 11:29 AM

Patience is the big factor. They are content to keep possession with low risk passes. After about 4 passes, we seem to want to make the perfect through ball. I think we need to have this guy as an assistant...

Galaxy · 06-26-2014, 11:30 AM

PORTUGAL! Ghana scores an own goal!

DaddyTorgo · 06-26-2014, 11:33 AM

Ohhhh Jermaine!!

flere-imsaho · 06-26-2014, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by tarcone

I cant get on espn to watch it. You would think the world wide leader in sports would be prepared for a huge audience.

USA vs. Alemania on 6/26/2014 | Univision Deportes

DaddyTorgo · 06-26-2014, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Arles

Patience is the big factor. They are content to keep possession with low risk passes. After about 4 passes, we seem to want to make the perfect through ball. I think we need to have this guy as an assistant...

Need more passes to Beckerman. He's limited, but he recognizes his limits and doesn't try to make crazy high-risk passes.

Arles · 06-26-2014, 11:35 AM

Great ball by Bradley there.

flere-imsaho · 06-26-2014, 11:37 AM

Tim Howard is so big for the U.S.

Arles · 06-26-2014, 11:37 AM

Jones needs to stop cherry picking up and help more defensively.

Arles · 06-26-2014, 11:39 AM

Heady play by Gonzalez - smart yellow card. Just can't do that again

stevew · 06-26-2014, 11:41 AM

"Nicked" is such a good word.

I'm also curious how many World Cups Markus Beasley has played in. I wish they'd tell us

Blackadar · 06-26-2014, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Blackadar

Prediction: 10 game ban, starting immediately.

I was off by 1 game. Decent guess.

sterlingice · 06-26-2014, 11:44 AM

I'm not saying they're not trying. Ok, I am: it looks like neither side is really trying

SI

stevew · 06-26-2014, 11:48 AM

If we were some normal soccer nation, Michael Bradley would be receiving death threats at this point.

Arles · 06-26-2014, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by sterlingice

I'm not saying they're not trying. Ok, I am: it looks like neither side is really trying

SI

They are not being careless and focusing more on possession (which is always a dubious claim for the US), but both teams are trying to create chances. Seems like just a smart gameplan by both teams so far.

BishopMVP · 06-26-2014, 11:54 AM

Omar Gonzales sucks. No surprise. Brad Davis is so slow he's basically non-existent. No surprise. Give me Brooks and Mix!

rowech · 06-26-2014, 11:55 AM

Germany is playing how they should. If they can get goals they will take them but they aren't going to kill themselves trying to get one. USA is playing pretty much how they have the whole time.

It's killing me to watch Bradley. Just a horrible cup that continues to not improve.

rowech · 06-26-2014, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by BishopMVP

Omar Gonzales sucks. No surprise. Brad Davis is so slow he's basically non-existent. No surprise. Give me Brooks and Mix!

I think Gonzales has played fairly well.

DaddyTorgo · 06-26-2014, 11:58 AM

Davis has offered nothing going backwards or forwards - he has to come out.

kingfc22 · 06-26-2014, 11:58 AM

Jermaine Jones needs to play smart this half. We can not afford him to get a yellow card and miss the next match.

cartman · 06-26-2014, 12:00 PM

If it is still tied after 60-70 minutes, and Ghana hasn't gone on a goal spree, I see both teams calling it in.

Arles · 06-26-2014, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by rowech

I think Gonzales has played fairly well.

Outside of his first misstep, he's been in the running with Howard for Man of the Match. Outstanding.

bbor · 06-26-2014, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Arles

Outside of his first misstep, he's been in the running with Howard for Man of the Match. Outstanding.

+1

Arles · 06-26-2014, 12:12 PM

So much for Bradley being comfortable, he's been super sloppy for most of this game.

Eaglesfan27 · 06-26-2014, 12:13 PM

DaddyTorgo · 06-26-2014, 12:13 PM

Saw that coming - nothing Howard could do.

06-26-2014, 10:56 AM	#2001
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	I'm praying my 1 bar of Verizon LTE holds up for the next 2 hours. Can't get it on the 80" TV in the conference room, someone is having a meeting there. Last edited by Easy Mac : 06-26-2014 at 10:57 AM.

06-26-2014, 11:03 AM	#2003
Arles Grey Dog Software Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Phoenix, AZ by way of Belleville, IL	I'm pushing for 0-0 as long as possible. If we score early and make it 1-0, Germany could push hard like we did against Portugal. If Germany scores 1-0, we could start to press and leave openings for them. __________________ Developer of Bowl Bound College Football http://www.greydogsoftware.com

06-26-2014, 11:09 AM	#2006
Arles Grey Dog Software Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Phoenix, AZ by way of Belleville, IL	Yeah, so far it's been clinical possession by Germany. Not sure we can hold up for 90 minutes against that. __________________ Developer of Bowl Bound College Football http://www.greydogsoftware.com

06-26-2014, 11:10 AM	#2008
Arles Grey Dog Software Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Phoenix, AZ by way of Belleville, IL	Omar Gonzales looks terrible so far. __________________ Developer of Bowl Bound College Football http://www.greydogsoftware.com

06-26-2014, 11:11 AM	#2009
tarcone Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pacific	I cant get on espn to watch it. You would think the world wide leader in sports would be prepared for a huge audience. __________________ Excuses are for wusses- Spencer Lee Punting is Winning- Tory Taylor The word is Fight! Fight! Fight! For Iowa FOFC 30 Dollar Challenge Champion-OOTP '15

06-26-2014, 11:07 AM	#2004
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	Hey look it's Ghana-style "unable to keep possession USA" so far. That doesn't bode well.

06-26-2014, 11:08 AM	#2005
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	Twellman "USA have to find a way to keep possession." **Cue overly ambitious bad pass by Gonzalez and a giveaway. You can't make this shit up.

06-26-2014, 11:10 AM	#2007
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	Wowwwww - lucky there. Defense does not look sharp.

06-26-2014, 11:11 AM	#2010
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	Horrible - should have been advantage there. Poor referreing

06-26-2014, 11:11 AM	#2012
Arles Grey Dog Software Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Phoenix, AZ by way of Belleville, IL	Is it too early to take the ball in the opposing corner and just hold it? __________________ Developer of Bowl Bound College Football http://www.greydogsoftware.com

06-26-2014, 11:13 AM	#2014
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	Hey look - a spell of possession.

06-26-2014, 11:14 AM	#2015
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	To Twellman's point though - Brad Davis hasn't tracked back at all and Beasley is getting killed by Boateng. I like his actual analysis - good insight for non-fans.

06-26-2014, 11:15 AM	#2016
Arles Grey Dog Software Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Phoenix, AZ by way of Belleville, IL	Omar is starting to settle in. Something Cameron never did. __________________ Developer of Bowl Bound College Football http://www.greydogsoftware.com

06-26-2014, 11:19 AM	#2019
Arles Grey Dog Software Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Phoenix, AZ by way of Belleville, IL	Bradley looks to be playing a much more defensive role today and, not surprising, he seems to be more comfortable out there. __________________ Developer of Bowl Bound College Football http://www.greydogsoftware.com

06-26-2014, 11:22 AM	#2020
tarcone Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pacific	Is it talent or ability or strategy that allows Germany to pass the ball around in our zone while we cant do it in theirs? __________________ Excuses are for wusses- Spencer Lee Punting is Winning- Tory Taylor The word is Fight! Fight! Fight! For Iowa FOFC 30 Dollar Challenge Champion-OOTP '15

06-26-2014, 11:22 AM	#2021
Arles Grey Dog Software Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Phoenix, AZ by way of Belleville, IL	It's aggravating to see the US keep trying the "high level of difficulty" pass instead of the easy back/side pass to keep possession. __________________ Developer of Bowl Bound College Football http://www.greydogsoftware.com

06-26-2014, 11:25 AM	#2023
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	US starting to get into a game rythym. __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

06-26-2014, 11:29 AM	#2025
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	11 on 12 literally for the US, as the ref wipes out Beckerman on a run (neither were looking, and Beckerman gets krumped) __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

06-26-2014, 11:29 AM	#2026
Arles Grey Dog Software Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Phoenix, AZ by way of Belleville, IL	Patience is the big factor. They are content to keep possession with low risk passes. After about 4 passes, we seem to want to make the perfect through ball. I think we need to have this guy as an assistant... __________________ Developer of Bowl Bound College Football http://www.greydogsoftware.com

06-26-2014, 11:30 AM	#2027
Galaxy Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2005	PORTUGAL! Ghana scores an own goal!

06-26-2014, 11:33 AM	#2028
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	Ohhhh Jermaine!!

06-26-2014, 11:35 AM	#2031
Arles Grey Dog Software Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Phoenix, AZ by way of Belleville, IL	Great ball by Bradley there. __________________ Developer of Bowl Bound College Football http://www.greydogsoftware.com

06-26-2014, 11:37 AM	#2032
flere-imsaho Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chicagoland	Tim Howard is so big for the U.S.

06-26-2014, 11:37 AM	#2033
Arles Grey Dog Software Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Phoenix, AZ by way of Belleville, IL	Jones needs to stop cherry picking up and help more defensively. __________________ Developer of Bowl Bound College Football http://www.greydogsoftware.com

06-26-2014, 11:39 AM	#2034
Arles Grey Dog Software Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Phoenix, AZ by way of Belleville, IL	Heady play by Gonzalez - smart yellow card. Just can't do that again __________________ Developer of Bowl Bound College Football http://www.greydogsoftware.com

06-26-2014, 11:41 AM	#2035
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	"Nicked" is such a good word. I'm also curious how many World Cups Markus Beasley has played in. I wish they'd tell us

06-26-2014, 11:44 AM	#2037
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	I'm not saying they're not trying. Ok, I am: it looks like neither side is really trying 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!"

06-26-2014, 11:48 AM	#2038
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	If we were some normal soccer nation, Michael Bradley would be receiving death threats at this point.

06-26-2014, 11:54 AM	#2040
BishopMVP Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Concord, MA/UMass	Omar Gonzales sucks. No surprise. Brad Davis is so slow he's basically non-existent. No surprise. Give me Brooks and Mix!

06-26-2014, 11:55 AM	#2041
rowech Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2006	Germany is playing how they should. If they can get goals they will take them but they aren't going to kill themselves trying to get one. USA is playing pretty much how they have the whole time. It's killing me to watch Bradley. Just a horrible cup that continues to not improve.

06-26-2014, 11:58 AM	#2043
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	Davis has offered nothing going backwards or forwards - he has to come out.

06-26-2014, 11:58 AM	#2044
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	Jermaine Jones needs to play smart this half. We can not afford him to get a yellow card and miss the next match. __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

06-26-2014, 12:00 PM	#2045
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	If it is still tied after 60-70 minutes, and Ghana hasn't gone on a goal spree, I see both teams calling it in. __________________ 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

06-26-2014, 12:12 PM	#2048
Arles Grey Dog Software Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Phoenix, AZ by way of Belleville, IL	So much for Bradley being comfortable, he's been super sloppy for most of this game. __________________ Developer of Bowl Bound College Football http://www.greydogsoftware.com

06-26-2014, 12:13 PM	#2049
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	Ugh. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.