The 2010 FIFA World Cup thread (will contain spoilers) - Page 15

Karlifornia · 06-17-2010, 02:20 PM

Good half of football, despite few scoring chances.

Galaxy · 06-17-2010, 02:40 PM

Moron tried to bring the noise maker to Yankee Stadium:

Yankee Stadium bans fan from tooting World Cup vuvuzelas - World Cup News - FOX Sports on MSN

Karlifornia · 06-17-2010, 02:45 PM

Anyone who watched the Confed Cup was already immune to the vuvuzelas. They don't bother me one bit. I find myself focusing on the game that's being played, and can pretty handily ignore the horns.

Karlifornia · 06-17-2010, 02:50 PM

Holy shit! Flag stayed down! Viva Mexico!

MrBug708 · 06-17-2010, 02:51 PM

Dammit

TroyF · 06-17-2010, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Karlifornia

Holy shit! Flag stayed down! Viva Mexico!

Amazing non call. That said, of all the teams in this tournament, the one who really can't complain about a missed call got one.

Bearcat729 · 06-17-2010, 03:06 PM

2-0 Mexico after the penalty

cthomer5000 · 06-17-2010, 03:07 PM

MLS was seriously the best thing to happen to Blanco. Dude has been reborn.

MrBug708 · 06-17-2010, 03:09 PM

Uggh...this all but secures Mexico moving on, unless Uruguay beats Mexico and France destroys South Africa?

MJ4H · 06-17-2010, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Karlifornia

Anyone who watched the Confed Cup was already immune to the vuvuzelas. They don't bother me one bit. I find myself focusing on the game that's being played, and can pretty handily ignore the horns.

Watched almost every game of the Confederations Cup. Still hate the damn things with a passion.

Easy Mac · 06-17-2010, 03:13 PM

Code:

	P	GF	GA	GD
U	4	3	0	+3
M	4	3	1	+2
F	1	0	2	-2
S	1	1	4	-3

U needs: tie (wins group)/win (wins group)/loss but maintain GD lead over F or S
M needs: tie/win (wins group)/loss but maintain GD lead over F or S
F needs: win and U or M loss that makes up goal difference
S needs: win and U or M loss that makes up goal difference

Galaxy · 06-17-2010, 03:13 PM

Does the allocation of teams from each region change? By this, I mean can a confederation lose a spot to another confederation in the next WC?

Abe Sargent · 06-17-2010, 03:22 PM

Yay Mexico LALAlALA

cthomer5000 · 06-17-2010, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Galaxy

Does the allocation of teams from each region change? By this, I mean can a confederation lose a spot to another confederation in the next WC?

It has over time. It seems like maybe the most recent development was CONCACAF picking up a 1/2 slot?

I'm sure MIJB knows something about this.

Crapshoot · 06-17-2010, 03:31 PM

okay, who is unhappy about the French loss? Anyone?

Abe Sargent · 06-17-2010, 03:34 PM

MrBug apparently

SirFozzie · 06-17-2010, 03:35 PM

I think he's more upset about the ElTri WIN...

SirFozzie · 06-17-2010, 03:37 PM

Btw, for those wondering if CONCACAF will get an extra spot for 2014, I doubt it. A) We'd need Honduras to step up their game, and B) We'd have to do some horse trading, as the Wiki article on WCQ states:

Allocation of spots for the 2014 tournament will not be determined until after the new organising committee is assigned in early 2011.

whomario · 06-17-2010, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TroyF

Amazing non call.

how is that ? I mean, it sure looked to be offside rather than not but there is no way to say this was a bad miss. It was happening so fast (because of the defense going forward and the strike going upfield in full sprint) and was such a close call even in replay, that´s like saying a last 2nd half court shot that hits the bar is a terrible miss...

Great win by Mexico, France just liveless with no emotion, structure or ideas.

Abe Sargent · 06-17-2010, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SirFozzie

I think he's more upset about the ElTri WIN...

Mexico's the team I root for other than the US. I have a couple of mexico football shirts, I should go put one on for tonight.

cthomer5000 · 06-17-2010, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SirFozzie

Btw, for those wondering if CONCACAF will get an extra spot for 2014, I doubt it. A) We'd need Honduras to step up their game, and B) We'd have to do some horse trading, as the Wiki article on WCQ states:

Allocation of spots for the 2014 tournament will not be determined until after the new organising committee is assigned in early 2011.

The best hope we've got is being the confederation who faces Oceania in the playoff. It is our turn in the rotation, but i would be willing to bet we won't get that lucky.

So if we do get that matchup, we'll have our 3.5 spots with a strong likelihood of the .5 beating New Zealand to make it 4.

cthomer5000 · 06-17-2010, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TroyF

Amazing non call. That said, of all the teams in this tournament, the one who really can't complain about a missed call got one.

If it was even offside it was just barely (as in the Mexican player's head was offside while his feet were onside... which would technically be offside).

I don't think people are really going to be up in arms about the call. Either way it was so insanely close, even with replay, that no one can reasonably complain.

Galaxy · 06-17-2010, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cthomer5000

The best hope we've got is being the confederation who faces Oceania in the playoff. It is our turn in the rotation, but i would be willing to bet we won't get that lucky.

So if we do get that matchup, we'll have our 3.5 spots with a strong likelihood of the .5 beating New Zealand to make it 4.

Interesting. I didn't know the Oceania play-off was rotated.

TroyF · 06-17-2010, 03:58 PM

I commented before I saw any replays. It was a hell of a lot closer on replay than it was at first glance. Agreed, you can't call it a missed call. Either way, France, ya know, needs to run back.

France shouldn't be here anyway, so I'm happy to see them go out quick.

MIJB#19 · 06-17-2010, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cthomer5000

It has over time. It seems like maybe the most recent development was CONCACAF picking up a 1/2 slot?

I'm sure MIJB knows something about this.

I wish. As far as I know, the FIFA has no publically available official rules on this stuff.

k0ruptr · 06-17-2010, 09:24 PM

If I wake up at 4 fucking AM to watch the USA game tomorrow will you guys be here with me?

DaddyTorgo · 06-17-2010, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k0ruptr

If I wake up at 4 fucking AM to watch the USA game tomorrow will you guys be here with me?

yes

MizzouRah · 06-17-2010, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k0ruptr

If I wake up at 4 fucking AM to watch the USA game tomorrow will you guys be here with me?

It's on at 0830 for me, so yes.. I'll be here!

Chief Rum · 06-17-2010, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k0ruptr

If I wake up at 4 fucking AM to watch the USA game tomorrow will you guys be here with me?

I'll be at work.

My plan? DVR it. Fire up 4-5 browsers and immediately put them on company/non-media Web sites, so I don't risk happening on the result (I have to use the Internet a lot for work). Listen to music all the way home after work. Watch the game.

I think I have a 50-50 chance of getting away with it.

k0ruptr · 06-17-2010, 10:08 PM

I dunno man, thats gonna be tough. This is a big Fkn game, I'm not gonna risk it. You can't listen to it while at work?

Doug5984 · 06-17-2010, 10:11 PM

Is it going to be streaming online on anything? ESPN360 or anything like that?

DaddyTorgo · 06-17-2010, 10:11 PM

you can avoid it - i've successfully avoided other games so far.

Chief Rum · 06-17-2010, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k0ruptr

I dunno man, thats gonna be tough. This is a big Fkn game, I'm not gonna risk it. You can't listen to it while at work?

Not really. I can probably do it, but I'm not normally someone who listens to anything at work.

And besides, soccer doesn't translate to radio too well, IMO.

You're right, though--it will be tough.

k0ruptr · 06-17-2010, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doug5984

Is it going to be streaming online on anything? ESPN360 or anything like that?

yep its on espn360. Which is now espn3.com

wade moore · 06-17-2010, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

you can avoid it - i've successfully avoided other games so far.

You're comparing avoiding a 10am USA score vs. avoiding the Nigeria vs. Greece score?

Doug5984 · 06-17-2010, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k0ruptr

yep its on espn360. Which is now espn3.com

awesome. I wonder if my co-workers will be suspicious if I sit at my desk with headphones on and the same client folder open for a couple hours...

Blade6119 · 06-17-2010, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MizzouRah

It's on at 0830 for me, so yes.. I'll be here!

My roomate is waking me up at 6 AM for the 6:30 kickoff, so ill be watching if my eyes can stay open

k0ruptr · 06-17-2010, 10:21 PM

edit: wrong thread

lol

but anyway is it 9:30 kick off or 10 am? est yahoo sports says 10 am, but elsewhere i am seeing 9:30

henry296 · 06-17-2010, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k0ruptr

edit: wrong thread

lol

but anyway is it 9:30 kick off or 10 am? est yahoo sports says 10 am, but elsewhere i am seeing 9:30

Kickoff 10 am, pre game tv coverage at 9:30

Radii · 06-17-2010, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k0ruptr

If I wake up at 4 fucking AM to watch the USA game tomorrow will you guys be here with me?

yup! Hooray for working at home. Please nothing bad happen to our production environment at work tomorrow before noon.

Marc Vaughan · 06-17-2010, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chief Rum

And besides, soccer doesn't translate to radio too well, IMO..

Its not 'too' bad once you're used to it tbh, thats how I spent a lot of weekends of my childhood before cable - hunched next to a radio listening to commentary on matches I wasn't able to attend ...

(its also the inspiration for the 'text only' commentary which FM has

)

Chief Rum · 06-17-2010, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marc Vaughan

Its not 'too' bad once you're used to it tbh, thats how I spent a lot of weekends of my childhood before cable - hunched next to a radio listening to commentary on matches I wasn't able to attend ...

(its also the inspiration for the 'text only' commentary which FM has

)

Heh, heh...it's not so bad.

My radio sport experience, though, is borne on being raised listening to the best sport you can listen to on radio... baseball. Most other sports pale in comparison (basketball is closest).

I do like the text only option though on FM.

k0ruptr · 06-17-2010, 10:44 PM

I actually don't mind soccer on the radio. I think its decent.

GoldenEagle · 06-17-2010, 11:41 PM

My World Cup Day 7 Ramblings, if you are interested.

World Cup Day 7 Ramblings « SoccerAppeal.com

k0ruptr · 06-17-2010, 11:50 PM

I really enjoy these GE

kingfc22 · 06-18-2010, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k0ruptr

I actually don't mind soccer on the radio. I think its decent.

I've actually enjoyed the games on the radio as well.

MrBug708 · 06-18-2010, 01:59 AM

630 is totally doable!

MIJB#19 · 06-18-2010, 03:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k0ruptr

I actually don't mind soccer on the radio. I think its decent.

Radio reports can be genius. Some are capable of turning a boring stalemate 0-0 into an exciting game with lots of highlights.

Speaking of stalemate 0-0's: What's everybody's opinion on the conspiracy theory of Uruguay and Mexico settling for that? I'd assume Mexico wouldn't be too enthusiastic about facing Argentina in the round of 16, whereas playing Nigeria/Greece/South Korea is something any second round team will be happy with.

And most likely, both teams can afford a 1-goal loss and still hold off South Africa's steamrolling victory over the no-longer-motivated French.

MIJB#19 · 06-18-2010, 04:00 AM

In other news, apparently there's a press conference today from the North Koreans about some players missing in action.
Report: 4 NKoreans didn't show up for Brazil match - International Football - Yahoo! Sports

BreizhManu · 06-18-2010, 04:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crapshoot

okay, who is unhappy about the French loss? Anyone?

Being French I could be, but I'm so patriotic that I was laughing and had a beer after Mexico's first goal

This team sucks, and received a well deserved spanking.

06-17-2010, 02:20 PM	#701
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06-17-2010, 02:45 PM	#703
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	Anyone who watched the Confed Cup was already immune to the vuvuzelas. They don't bother me one bit. I find myself focusing on the game that's being played, and can pretty handily ignore the horns. __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

06-17-2010, 02:50 PM	#704
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	Holy shit! Flag stayed down! Viva Mexico! __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

06-17-2010, 03:06 PM	#707
Bearcat729 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio	2-0 Mexico after the penalty __________________ Bearcat729 on XBox Live and PSN

06-17-2010, 03:13 PM	#711
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	Code: P GF GA GD U 4 3 0 +3 M 4 3 1 +2 F 1 0 2 -2 S 1 1 4 -3 U needs: tie (wins group)/win (wins group)/loss but maintain GD lead over F or S M needs: tie/win (wins group)/loss but maintain GD lead over F or S F needs: win and U or M loss that makes up goal difference S needs: win and U or M loss that makes up goal difference

06-17-2010, 02:40 PM	#702
Galaxy Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2005	Moron tried to bring the noise maker to Yankee Stadium: Yankee Stadium bans fan from tooting World Cup vuvuzelas - World Cup News - FOX Sports on MSN

06-17-2010, 02:51 PM	#705
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Dammit

06-17-2010, 03:09 PM	#709
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Uggh...this all but secures Mexico moving on, unless Uruguay beats Mexico and France destroys South Africa?

06-17-2010, 03:13 PM	#712
Galaxy Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2005	Does the allocation of teams from each region change? By this, I mean can a confederation lose a spot to another confederation in the next WC?

06-17-2010, 03:22 PM	#713
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06-17-2010, 03:31 PM	#715
Crapshoot Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003	okay, who is unhappy about the French loss? Anyone?

06-17-2010, 03:34 PM	#716
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06-17-2010, 03:35 PM	#717
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06-17-2010, 03:37 PM	#718
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	Btw, for those wondering if CONCACAF will get an extra spot for 2014, I doubt it. A) We'd need Honduras to step up their game, and B) We'd have to do some horse trading, as the Wiki article on WCQ states: Allocation of spots for the 2014 tournament will not be determined until after the new organising committee is assigned in early 2011. __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

06-17-2010, 03:58 PM	#724
TroyF Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	I commented before I saw any replays. It was a hell of a lot closer on replay than it was at first glance. Agreed, you can't call it a missed call. Either way, France, ya know, needs to run back. France shouldn't be here anyway, so I'm happy to see them go out quick.

06-17-2010, 09:24 PM	#726
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06-17-2010, 10:08 PM	#730
k0ruptr Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas	I dunno man, thats gonna be tough. This is a big Fkn game, I'm not gonna risk it. You can't listen to it while at work? __________________ Xbox Live Gamertag: k0ruptr My Favorite Teams : Chicago White Sox - Carolina Panthers - Orlando Magic - Phoenix Suns - Anaheim Ducks - Hawaii Warriors - Oregon Ducks

06-17-2010, 10:11 PM	#731
Doug5984 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Louisiana	Is it going to be streaming online on anything? ESPN360 or anything like that?

06-17-2010, 10:11 PM	#732
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06-17-2010, 10:21 PM	#738
k0ruptr Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas	edit: wrong thread lol but anyway is it 9:30 kick off or 10 am? est yahoo sports says 10 am, but elsewhere i am seeing 9:30 __________________ Xbox Live Gamertag: k0ruptr My Favorite Teams : Chicago White Sox - Carolina Panthers - Orlando Magic - Phoenix Suns - Anaheim Ducks - Hawaii Warriors - Oregon Ducks Last edited by k0ruptr : 06-17-2010 at 10:22 PM.

06-17-2010, 10:44 PM	#743
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06-17-2010, 11:41 PM	#744
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06-17-2010, 11:50 PM	#745
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06-18-2010, 01:59 AM	#747
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06-18-2010, 04:00 AM	#749
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