2014 FIFA World Cup - Page 11

DaddyTorgo · 06-14-2014, 09:18 PM

Gee - nice saloman kalou. what a dogshit cross.

bhlloy · 06-14-2014, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

Just speculating - I think the (relative) under-performance of the African teams relative to individual talent & expectations is due to the lower level of international matches they play as a team, and also that they play against high-level opposition that requires them to have tactical discipline.

Individually the players have tactical skill given that they play on high-level club teams, but they don't have a developed & refined tactic for international play.

Doesn't help that it's a 42 year old coach in his first job - apparently he's an ex French international but I didn't recognize the name at all.

DaddyTorgo · 06-14-2014, 09:19 PM

Drogba's on for 10 seconds and immediately Ivory Coast look dangerous in the box. No coincidence.

DaddyTorgo · 06-14-2014, 09:21 PM

Ivory Coast!

Abe Sargent · 06-14-2014, 09:21 PM

And there's teh goal you have been knocking for all game long

cartman · 06-14-2014, 09:22 PM

Amazing what a sub can do for a team

DaddyTorgo · 06-14-2014, 09:22 PM

C'mon boys...get another!!

Abe Sargent · 06-14-2014, 09:22 PM

Just like that

DaddyTorgo · 06-14-2014, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by cartman

Amazing what a sub can do for a team

I think Drogba just makes them...better. He draws defense's attention...he gets the other players trying harder because they know he'll be in position.

I guess he kinda...gives them tactical discipline/shape.

Abe Sargent · 06-14-2014, 09:24 PM

Shoot, ,get a 3rd goal and sub him back out again

cartman · 06-14-2014, 09:24 PM

Amazing

ColtCrazy · 06-14-2014, 09:26 PM

Always been a huge Drogba fan. My son idolizes him.

DaddyTorgo · 06-14-2014, 09:44 PM

Greedy by Gervinho - should have passed to the open guy for a clean 1 on 1 with the GK. Still playing too much like individuals.

cartman · 06-14-2014, 09:48 PM

I'm 99 and 44/100th sure that Ivory Coast will close this game out

bhlloy · 06-14-2014, 09:53 PM

Underwhelming. They need Drogba on the field vs Colombia

DaddyTorgo · 06-14-2014, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by bhlloy

Underwhelming. They need Drogba on the field vs Colombia

Prolly Kolo Toure too to marshal the defense.

bhlloy · 06-14-2014, 10:00 PM

Both weird decisions - especially choosing Bamba who is a championship player at best over Toure. He's in my fantasy team as I figured he'd be one of the obvious names on the team sheet. Wonder if he's carrying a knock.

ISiddiqui · 06-14-2014, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by cartman

Amazing what a sub can do for a team

Indeed, or how subbing a particular player can take the wind out of a team's sails. I thought England messed up by taking off Welback - the team seemed to be far less dangerous after he left.

rowech · 06-15-2014, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

I think Drogba just makes them...better. He draws defense's attention...he gets the other players trying harder because they know he'll be in position.

I guess he kinda...gives them tactical discipline/shape.

Couldn't help but wonder the whole time after he came on -- is this what Landon Donovan could have done for the US.

bbor · 06-15-2014, 09:04 AM

Deutchland Uber Alles!!!!

Dutch · 06-15-2014, 09:16 AM

I'm rooting for USA and only USA so long as USA is still playing. USA, USA, USA!!! Once they are eliminated, then I'll probably pull for Germany.

Abe Sargent · 06-15-2014, 11:02 AM

Let's go Ecuador!!!

Abe Sargent · 06-15-2014, 11:22 AM

Score that goal Ecuador!!!

Butter · 06-15-2014, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Karlifornia

I missed most of the second half. Did the Manaus heat seem to be a factor?

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Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

I'd say yes. Will be interesting to see how it affects USA & Ghana on Monday.

USA-Ghana is not in Manaus.

Abe Sargent · 06-15-2014, 11:49 AM

I wish the ESPN announcers would stop making mistakes, they don't know football/soccer or the World Cup. Newscaster just announced that the injury to Hulk could hurt Brazil's first team squad for their game against Bosnia tonight. Hulk, on Brazil, yes. But ARGENTINA plays against Bosnia tonight, idiots.

Abe Sargent · 06-15-2014, 12:04 PM

Welcome to a 1-1 game again

NobodyHere · 06-15-2014, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Abe Sargent

I wish the ESPN announcers would stop making mistakes, they don't know football/soccer or the World Cup. Newscaster just announced that the injury to Hulk could hurt Brazil's first team squad for their game against Bosnia tonight. Hulk, on Brazil, yes. But ARGENTINA plays against Bosnia tonight, idiots.

One of the rare times I'm grateful for having access to Candian Broadcasting Channel.

kingfc22 · 06-15-2014, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Abe Sargent

I wish the ESPN announcers would stop making mistakes, they don't know football/soccer or the World Cup. Newscaster just announced that the injury to Hulk could hurt Brazil's first team squad for their game against Bosnia tonight. Hulk, on Brazil, yes. But ARGENTINA plays against Bosnia tonight, idiots.

And even if Hulk was hurt and even if Brazil was indeed playing Bosnia, it still wouldn't matter.

Abe Sargent · 06-15-2014, 12:32 PM

Of all of the games today, I really, really, really want Honduras to win.

whomario · 06-15-2014, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Abe Sargent

Of all of the games today, I really, really, really want Honduras to win.

i´m on board with that. I know it´s irrational, but i basically am of the opinion that france sucks

Abe Sargent · 06-15-2014, 12:49 PM

CRAZY END

kingfc22 · 06-15-2014, 12:50 PM

Man, the Ecuador players pretty much gave up after that missed chance and got burned. Nobody was hustling back.

whomario · 06-15-2014, 12:50 PM

crazy last minute, first Ecuador with a great chance and then 20 seconds later Switzerland strikes at the last second .

Butter · 06-15-2014, 12:53 PM

That was a shit second half until the last minute.

Butter · 06-15-2014, 12:54 PM

18 teams have played and only two have been shutout. Have a feeling Honduras will make it three.

Abe Sargent · 06-15-2014, 01:59 PM

Let's goooooooo Honduras!!!

Butter · 06-15-2014, 02:28 PM

Palacios needs to go. He is making a mockery of the game so far. Three times now rolling around like an idiot and stepped on the French player twice.

AlexB · 06-15-2014, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Abe Sargent

Of all of the games today, I really, really, really want Honduras to win.

The way they're carrying themseleves, I want the complete opposite. Palacios in particular is a disgrace

Ryan S · 06-15-2014, 02:35 PM

I am not much of a France fan, but after watching the first 30 minutes I hope they crush Honduras.

cartman · 06-15-2014, 02:40 PM

Honduras is probably one of the dirtiest playing teams in CONCACAF, if not all of FIFA.

MIJB#19 · 06-15-2014, 02:42 PM

Bye bye, Palacios.

miami_fan · 06-15-2014, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Butter_of_69

Palacios needs to go. He is making a mockery of the game so far. Three times now rolling around like an idiot and stepped on the French player twice.

HE GONE!

whomario · 06-15-2014, 02:46 PM

Bonus points for the Ref for his "i´m not giving a single fuck here" face.

Abe Sargent · 06-15-2014, 02:47 PM

Well, that games over

MIJB#19 · 06-15-2014, 03:07 PM

This is it, technology time!

cartman · 06-15-2014, 03:07 PM

Let's see the goal line technology!

cartman · 06-15-2014, 03:08 PM

That's about as close as you can get.

Abe Sargent · 06-15-2014, 03:08 PM

I think this ends 4-0.

MIJB#19 · 06-15-2014, 03:09 PM

Uhm, 2-0, I guess?

whomario · 06-15-2014, 03:10 PM

i think basically everybody watching it though "oh shit, the technology did not plan for that type of bounce" when the initial *no goal* appeared

06-14-2014, 09:21 PM	#505
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	And there's teh goal you have been knocking for all game long __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

06-14-2014, 09:22 PM	#506
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Amazing what a sub can do for a team __________________ 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

06-14-2014, 09:22 PM	#508
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	Just like that __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

06-14-2014, 09:24 PM	#510
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	Shoot, ,get a 3rd goal and sub him back out again __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

06-14-2014, 09:24 PM	#511
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Amazing __________________ 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

06-14-2014, 09:18 PM	#501
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	Gee - nice saloman kalou. what a dogshit cross.

06-14-2014, 09:19 PM	#503
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	Drogba's on for 10 seconds and immediately Ivory Coast look dangerous in the box. No coincidence.

06-14-2014, 09:21 PM	#504
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	Ivory Coast!

06-14-2014, 09:22 PM	#507
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	C'mon boys...get another!!

06-14-2014, 09:26 PM	#512
ColtCrazy College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Midwest	Always been a huge Drogba fan. My son idolizes him. __________________ The Field Generals and Statis Pro Basketball Super League

06-14-2014, 09:44 PM	#513
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	Greedy by Gervinho - should have passed to the open guy for a clean 1 on 1 with the GK. Still playing too much like individuals.

06-14-2014, 09:48 PM	#514
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	I'm 99 and 44/100th sure that Ivory Coast will close this game out __________________ 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

06-14-2014, 09:53 PM	#515
bhlloy Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003	Underwhelming. They need Drogba on the field vs Colombia

06-14-2014, 10:00 PM	#517
bhlloy Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003	Both weird decisions - especially choosing Bamba who is a championship player at best over Toure. He's in my fantasy team as I figured he'd be one of the obvious names on the team sheet. Wonder if he's carrying a knock.

06-15-2014, 09:04 AM	#520
bbor Pro Starter Join Date: May 2001 Location: toronto	Deutchland Uber Alles!!!! __________________ Pumpy Tudors Now that I've cracked and made that admission, I wonder if I'm only a couple of steps away from wanting to tongue-kiss Jaromir Jagr and give Bobby Clarke a blowjob.

06-15-2014, 09:16 AM	#521
Dutch "Dutch" Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Tampa, FL	I'm rooting for USA and only USA so long as USA is still playing. USA, USA, USA!!! Once they are eliminated, then I'll probably pull for Germany.

06-15-2014, 11:02 AM	#522
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	Let's go Ecuador!!! __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

06-15-2014, 11:22 AM	#523
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	Score that goal Ecuador!!! __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

06-15-2014, 11:49 AM	#525
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	I wish the ESPN announcers would stop making mistakes, they don't know football/soccer or the World Cup. Newscaster just announced that the injury to Hulk could hurt Brazil's first team squad for their game against Bosnia tonight. Hulk, on Brazil, yes. But ARGENTINA plays against Bosnia tonight, idiots. __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

06-15-2014, 12:04 PM	#526
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	Welcome to a 1-1 game again __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

06-15-2014, 12:32 PM	#529
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	Of all of the games today, I really, really, really want Honduras to win. __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

06-15-2014, 12:49 PM	#531
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	CRAZY END __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

06-15-2014, 12:50 PM	#532
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	Man, the Ecuador players pretty much gave up after that missed chance and got burned. Nobody was hustling back. __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

06-15-2014, 12:50 PM	#533
whomario Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2007	crazy last minute, first Ecuador with a great chance and then 20 seconds later Switzerland strikes at the last second . __________________ “The only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn, like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars and in the middle you see the blue centerlight pop and everybody goes "Awww!”

06-15-2014, 12:53 PM	#534
Butter Coordinator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dayton, OH	That was a shit second half until the last minute. __________________ My listening habits

06-15-2014, 12:54 PM	#535
Butter Coordinator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dayton, OH	18 teams have played and only two have been shutout. Have a feeling Honduras will make it three. __________________ My listening habits

06-15-2014, 01:59 PM	#536
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	Let's goooooooo Honduras!!! __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

06-15-2014, 02:28 PM	#537
Butter Coordinator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dayton, OH	Palacios needs to go. He is making a mockery of the game so far. Three times now rolling around like an idiot and stepped on the French player twice. __________________ My listening habits

06-15-2014, 02:35 PM	#539
Ryan S Quarterback Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: London, England	I am not much of a France fan, but after watching the first 30 minutes I hope they crush Honduras.

06-15-2014, 02:40 PM	#540
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Honduras is probably one of the dirtiest playing teams in CONCACAF, if not all of FIFA. __________________ 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

06-15-2014, 02:42 PM	#541
MIJB#19 Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Maassluis, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands	Bye bye, Palacios. __________________ * 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

06-15-2014, 02:46 PM	#543
whomario Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2007	Bonus points for the Ref for his "i´m not giving a single fuck here" face. __________________ “The only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn, like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars and in the middle you see the blue centerlight pop and everybody goes "Awww!”

06-15-2014, 02:47 PM	#544
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	Well, that games over __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

06-15-2014, 03:07 PM	#545
MIJB#19 Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Maassluis, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands	This is it, technology time! __________________ * 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

06-15-2014, 03:07 PM	#546
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Let's see the goal line technology! __________________ 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