The 2010 FIFA World Cup thread (will contain spoilers) - Page 5

Big Fo · 06-12-2010, 10:06 AM

Messi's tournament is off to a good start. Nigeria better wake up, it's been a rough five minutes for them. Higuain wasted a good chance.

And right as I type this, goal for Heinze off a corner kick. Great header.

whomario · 06-12-2010, 10:07 AM

great start for Argentina, very determined. Great header by Heinze !

MJ4H · 06-12-2010, 10:10 AM

Nigeria's defending is atrocious, but Argentina looks really good regardless. Could get ugly.

rowech · 06-12-2010, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by whomario

great start for Argentina, very determined. Great header by Heinze !

Tough to mark on the corner when you're caught in a bear hug.

Argentina is just split seconds off right now. If they start really clicking, this could get REAL ugly. They look very dangerous.

Eaglesfan27 · 06-12-2010, 11:08 AM

I set up DirecTV upgrade a few weeks ago, not even thinking of today's game. It was set for 8-noon and of course they just called to say it will be closer to noon and the game starts 12:30 PM here. Is it online at ESPN or anywhere else?

sovereignstar · 06-12-2010, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

I set up DirecTV upgrade a few weeks ago, not even thinking of today's game. It was set for 8-noon and of course they just called to say it will be closer to noon and the game starts 12:30 PM here. Is it online at ESPN or anywhere else?

The match is at 2:30 eastern. Thinking you aren't in the mountain time zone.

Eaglesfan27 · 06-12-2010, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by sovereignstar

The match is at 2:30 eastern. Thinking you aren't in the mountain time zone.

Ahh, thanks. Some reason I was thinking it was 1:30 eastern. Hopefully, the upgrade will be done before the match starts.

sovereignstar · 06-12-2010, 11:17 AM

I think coverage starts at 1:30 eastern.

MJ4H · 06-12-2010, 11:40 AM

lol @ messi

cthomer5000 · 06-12-2010, 11:42 AM

Nigeria just seem to refuse to score. Offensively they play like guys who never played together. Poor communication and often going for the 2nd best options. And the wasted corner kicks are killingg me.

Their keeper is playing out of his mind though.

whomario · 06-12-2010, 11:54 AM

the nigerians played like they were leading and not trailing for some reason in the 2nd half, but in the end also simply ran out of gas.

Messi with a private duel with Enyeama, great game by both of those guys.

rowech · 06-12-2010, 12:14 PM

Watching Maradona is just hysterical for some reason. It's like watching a troll in a suit coach.

PilotMan · 06-12-2010, 12:23 PM

Maradona is a troll in a suit.

Eaglesfan27 · 06-12-2010, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

I set up DirecTV upgrade a few weeks ago, not even thinking of today's game. It was set for 8-noon and of course they just called to say it will be closer to noon and the game starts 12:30 PM here. Is it online at ESPN or anywhere else?

Sigh. Installer called an hour ago to say he was running late on the job and should be here just after 12. Now, he just called back to say the job was very complex and he will be here a bit before 1. Anywhere online to watch the game? Otherwise, I'll be watching on my phone when he has to shut down the boxes.

Celeval · 06-12-2010, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

Sigh. Installer called an hour ago to say he was running late on the job and should be here just after 12. Now, he just called back to say the job was very complex and he will be here a bit before 1. Anywhere online to watch the game? Otherwise, I'll be watching on my phone when he has to shut down the boxes.

ESPN360 isn't showing the ABC games, but Univision is (in Spanish) - can watch that muted and run the ESPNradio.com feed for audio.

Eaglesfan27 · 06-12-2010, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Celeval

ESPN360 isn't showing the ABC games, but Univision is (in Spanish) - can watch that muted and run the ESPNradio.com feed for audio.

Thanks. Sounds like a good solution.

DaddyTorgo · 06-12-2010, 01:33 PM

Get ready to party like it's 1776 boys!!!

MrBug708 · 06-12-2010, 01:58 PM

England isn't playing with a DM. That is good for our offensive side of the game, but could be trouble on the defensive side for us.

I would have started Buddle with Jozy and brought in Findlay around the 70'

moriarty · 06-12-2010, 01:59 PM

Ugh, Findley in the starting lineup - our one striker who can't find the goal w/ a map.

Add Clark in midfield and we're pretty much playing for a 0-0 draw.

DaddyTorgo · 06-12-2010, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by moriarty

Ugh, Findley in the starting lineup - our one striker who can't find the goal w/ a map.

Add Clark in midfield and we're pretty much playing for a 0-0 draw.

At best.

SirFozzie · 06-12-2010, 02:22 PM

I think Findley's a good choice.. someone with speed who will take attention off Jozy... then Buddle as a second half sub.

ace1914 · 06-12-2010, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by moriarty

Ugh, Findley in the starting lineup - our one striker who can't find the goal w/ a map.

Add Clark in midfield and we're pretty much playing for a 0-0 draw.

Say what you want, but he makes plays for others very well. I like to see his energy out there.

MIJB#19 · 06-12-2010, 02:29 PM

Good luck Team USA!

moriarty · 06-12-2010, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ace1914

Say what you want, but he makes plays for others very well. I like to see his energy out there.

He gives the ball away way too much, can't find the goal ... and his redeeming quality is pace. So he's much better coming on late, after England's defenders have tired.

whomario · 06-12-2010, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBug708

England isn't playing with a DM. That is good for our offensive side of the game, but could be trouble on the defensive side for us.

Just because Gerrard and Lampard do more than a DM does i wouldn´t say they are playing without one. Both are perfectly capable of sliding into this spot on defense, aren´t they ?

btw : I just recognized (been on a trip for 3 weeks ...) that Walcott isn´t on the roster, why is that ? I mean, the guy is the perfect substitute player and you can´t justify a spot for him in a 23 man roster ? Then again i guess the reasoning is that Lennon and Wright-Phillips can fill that role ?

Love that Heskey after all those years still gets the nod without being the least bit dangerous in front of the goal, speaks volumes to his other qualities.

Also really think it´s a great thing that they have Beckham and Ferdinand with the team. Allways am irritated when injured stars just stay home rather than travelling with the team still.

ace1914 · 06-12-2010, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by moriarty

He gives the ball away way too much, can't find the goal ... and his redeeming quality is pace. So he's much better coming on late, after England's defenders have tired.

We shall see. I think its a good decision.

3ric · 06-12-2010, 02:34 PM

Stevie G!

Eaglesfan27 · 06-12-2010, 02:35 PM

moriarty · 06-12-2010, 02:36 PM

Good think Clark's in there for defense ... wtf was that.

larrymcg421 · 06-12-2010, 02:41 PM

Handball call. This mick didn't realize World Cup refs knew what that was.

kingfc22 · 06-12-2010, 02:44 PM

Clark looks f'n lost out there. He keeps losing his man. You would think after letting them score he would pay a little more attention to that.

kingfc22 · 06-12-2010, 02:59 PM

The English attack is much more fluid and quick than what the US has been able to put together.

kingfc22 · 06-12-2010, 02:59 PM

Well SHIT...

larrymcg421 · 06-12-2010, 03:06 PM

What a terrible counterattack.

larrymcg421 · 06-12-2010, 03:10 PM

Yeah!

moriarty · 06-12-2010, 03:11 PM

Thank you England, that was kind.

whomario · 06-12-2010, 03:11 PM

one of the laws of nature proven again : English Goalkeepers suck ...

that´s good for the game definitely, forces the english to play more offensive again

Why was Milner substituted ?

cougarfreak · 06-12-2010, 03:11 PM

Shoot often boys.............

kingfc22 · 06-12-2010, 03:12 PM

LOL. That was awesome

moriarty · 06-12-2010, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by whomario

Why was Milner substituted ?

He sucks.

Actually, he supposedly has been sick - might not have felt well. Could have been the yellow card as well (although that would be very cautious).

ace1914 · 06-12-2010, 03:14 PM

Gracias, England.

larrymcg421 · 06-12-2010, 03:16 PM

It would be nice if our defenders got their heads out of their asses.

ace1914 · 06-12-2010, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by moriarty

He sucks.

Actually, he supposedly has been sick - might not have felt well. Could have been the yellow card as well (although that would be very cautious).

Yes, there was at least three blatant times where Cherundolo burned him, just nasty.

larrymcg421 · 06-12-2010, 03:19 PM

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kingfc22 · 06-12-2010, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by larrymcg421

It would be nice if our defenders got their heads out of their asses.

+1000

Chief Rum · 06-12-2010, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by whomario

Why was Milner substituted ?

He wasn't being dangerous going forward, Cherundolo was consistently outplaying him for the ball, and Cherundolo was the second most dangerous player on that side (Donovan).

SWP has been much more dangerous and pressing in the action.

ace1914 · 06-12-2010, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by larrymcg421

It would be nice if our defenders got their heads out of their asses.

Carlos and Cherundolo look alright. Gooch, Clark, and Demerit are looking ugly, although Gooch has gotten his head on a couple of crosses.

BTW, Findley looks better in midfield.

Chief Rum · 06-12-2010, 03:29 PM

I liked the ball control and the slow build by the US in their attack, but I am concerned that their approach gets them ball control and set ups well through two-thirds of the pitch, but then in that last third, they really flub it up. They just haven't seemed dangerous in front of the goal. Altidore needs to be stronger on the ball when he gets his chances. I do like the impact Findley's pace has had on England's backline, but he hasn't put himself in too many spots where he can be dangerous.

It's telling that perhaps the two best non-set piece threats the US posed was Donovan's grounder across the goal from outside of the box and Dempsey's goal--attacks from experienced international players trying to make something happen from further out.

Now's when it's clear how we miss Davies. I really wish he had been healthy enough to play here.

I'm not even going to talk about the defense. That's too depressing.

MikeVic · 06-12-2010, 03:30 PM

Didn't Milner also have a yellowcard?

Horrible stop by the England goalie, looking forward to a great second half!

Were the two earlier games any good? I was surprised to only see one goal by Argentina.

Chief Rum · 06-12-2010, 03:31 PM

BTW, I love that the early Milner sub almost certainly means there is no chance Capello makes the decision to pull Green, as much as he may want to.

I hope Bradley doesn't put his team into a shell in an attempt to get the draw. Play for the win.

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Big Fo Pro Rookie Join Date: Jan 2005	Messi's tournament is off to a good start. Nigeria better wake up, it's been a rough five minutes for them. Higuain wasted a good chance. And right as I type this, goal for Heinze off a corner kick. Great header.

06-12-2010, 10:07 AM	#202
whomario Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2007	great start for Argentina, very determined. Great header by Heinze !

06-12-2010, 10:10 AM	#203
MJ4H Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hog Country	Nigeria's defending is atrocious, but Argentina looks really good regardless. Could get ugly.

06-12-2010, 11:17 AM	#208
sovereignstar Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2004	I think coverage starts at 1:30 eastern.

06-12-2010, 11:40 AM	#209
MJ4H Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hog Country	lol @ messi

06-12-2010, 11:54 AM	#211
whomario Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2007	the nigerians played like they were leading and not trailing for some reason in the 2nd half, but in the end also simply ran out of gas. Messi with a private duel with Enyeama, great game by both of those guys.

06-12-2010, 12:14 PM	#212
rowech Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2006	Watching Maradona is just hysterical for some reason. It's like watching a troll in a suit coach.

06-12-2010, 01:33 PM	#217
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	Get ready to party like it's 1776 boys!!!

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MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	England isn't playing with a DM. That is good for our offensive side of the game, but could be trouble on the defensive side for us. I would have started Buddle with Jozy and brought in Findlay around the 70'

06-12-2010, 01:59 PM	#219
moriarty College Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: A negative place	Ugh, Findley in the starting lineup - our one striker who can't find the goal w/ a map. Add Clark in midfield and we're pretty much playing for a 0-0 draw.

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moriarty College Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: A negative place	Good think Clark's in there for defense ... wtf was that.

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moriarty College Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: A negative place	Thank you England, that was kind.

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whomario Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2007	one of the laws of nature proven again : English Goalkeepers suck ... that´s good for the game definitely, forces the english to play more offensive again Why was Milner substituted ? Last edited by whomario : 06-12-2010 at 03:12 PM.

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06-12-2010, 03:29 PM	#248
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	I liked the ball control and the slow build by the US in their attack, but I am concerned that their approach gets them ball control and set ups well through two-thirds of the pitch, but then in that last third, they really flub it up. They just haven't seemed dangerous in front of the goal. Altidore needs to be stronger on the ball when he gets his chances. I do like the impact Findley's pace has had on England's backline, but he hasn't put himself in too many spots where he can be dangerous. It's telling that perhaps the two best non-set piece threats the US posed was Donovan's grounder across the goal from outside of the box and Dempsey's goal--attacks from experienced international players trying to make something happen from further out. Now's when it's clear how we miss Davies. I really wish he had been healthy enough to play here. I'm not even going to talk about the defense. That's too depressing. __________________ . . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready. Last edited by Chief Rum : 06-12-2010 at 03:30 PM.

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MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	Didn't Milner also have a yellowcard? Horrible stop by the England goalie, looking forward to a great second half! Were the two earlier games any good? I was surprised to only see one goal by Argentina.

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Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	BTW, I love that the early Milner sub almost certainly means there is no chance Capello makes the decision to pull Green, as much as he may want to. I hope Bradley doesn't put his team into a shell in an attempt to get the draw. Play for the win. __________________ . . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready. Last edited by Chief Rum : 06-12-2010 at 03:33 PM.

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