World Cup Thread
by JenLovesHockey on Jun 26, 2010 9:18 AM PDT
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PrintGame Day: USA vs. Ghana
Winner takes on Uruguay in the quarterfinals (Game over for South Korea).
Other links: FIFA's website; Battle of California's US-Ghana Ghameday. It's terrible this time, especially compared to that awesome Slovenia gameday post, but I'll take the draft hangover as an excuse :D
Previous World Cup thread here.
P.S. "Rec" this post so that it doesn't get buried, if you want to keep the convo going for this second round.
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Updated July 2:
I believe all the World Cup fever around here has subsided, but use this post to keep the discussion going if you're rooting for... er, whoever's left in the mix. (Go Germany?)
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Sure hope the US. can pull an upset and win today
Chris Andersen could be in a porno with his 'stache. Too bad he still wouldn't know how to box out.
Illegal aliens have always been a problem in the United States. Ask any Indian.
Quitter's Proud United Member #11
Ok so Ghana scored early.
I’m hoping the Nigerian-American guy on our team scores against them. That would be classic
by JenLovesHockey on Jun 26, 2010 11:40 AM PDT reply actions
Oh well
Now for all the bandwagoners to jump off and US soccer to become an afterthought again
Take my bags, not my top 3 pick!
"Winning is not enough. All others must lose." - Larry Ellison
Disappointing finish, but I'm proud of USA.
They fought through a lot of adversity, but came up a little short. I’m definitely going to try following soccer at least a little more after this.
Fear the Fin: Where Sharks Fans Aren't Like Other Sharks Fans.
by SharksFanEst.1994 on Jun 26, 2010 2:06 PM PDT reply actions
Commiserations,,,
Sad to see the US go out, I was hoping they might make a push to the semis with the route they were handed by topping the group.
Nervous excitement building ahead of our clash with the Germans tomorrow. Time to avenge the pain of ’90 and ’96, the latter of which was probably the most painful moment of my childhood…
Anyone wanting to get a sense of the history of the rivalry should check this out.
And you think you live in a non-traditional hockey market...
Man, I can't believe we lost to Ghana AGAIN!
Well, the United States deserves a well round of applause. Nobody thought they’d make that far.
Chris Andersen could be in a porno with his 'stache. Too bad he still wouldn't know how to box out.
Illegal aliens have always been a problem in the United States. Ask any Indian.
Quitter's Proud United Member #11
Everyone thought they’d make it this far. Absolutely everyone figured the US would make it out of their group. So they performed as expected to an extent. However, once their knockout round was known, they were expected to actually make some sort of a run…and at that, they fell woefully short of expectations.
At best, the US met their relatively low expectations. Sigh.
Esta noche nosotros cenamos Tortugas
Así que bueno, ellos serán
Z!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by ZeroIndulgence on Jun 27, 2010 10:23 AM PDT up reply actions
Nobody thought we would win the group though
The defense was terrible.
If we play Ghana again, we HAVE to beat them. Until tat day comes…..
Chris Andersen could be in a porno with his 'stache. Too bad he still wouldn't know how to box out.
Illegal aliens have always been a problem in the United States. Ask any Indian.
Quitter's Proud United Member #11
Aah, f*ck the World Cup!!!
So very disappointed that Ghana took us out again. Should we declare war on Ghana?
I kid. Now I’m halfassing some support for Mexico and Germany.
by JenLovesHockey on Jun 26, 2010 10:31 PM PDT reply actions
America shoulda nuked Germany in World War 2 as well.
"Hes like a Sweedish Bear" -Randy Hahn 4/8/10
Dont boo your team!
I can’t believe Germany won by that much!!! I had guessed that it was going to be a closer game.
by JenLovesHockey on Jun 27, 2010 10:10 AM PDT up reply actions
Shoulda been 2 2 cept for dumb referees.
"Hes like a Sweedish Bear" -Randy Hahn 4/8/10
Dont boo your team!
yeah it could’ve entirely changed the momentum of the game.
I mean, Germany may still have won either way – but who knows. England got JACKED by the refs!!!!!!!! I hate that the refs have so much power
by JenLovesHockey on Jun 28, 2010 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Well so much for the World Cup
Now that USA and England are both out, I guess World Cup fever had died for most/all of is here
by JenLovesHockey on Jun 27, 2010 10:12 AM PDT reply actions
it shouldn’t … just hop on another country’s bandwagon … :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
"It's getting harder and harder to differentiate between schizophrenics and people talking on a cell phone. It still brings me up short to walk by somebody who appears to be talking to themselves." -- Bob Newhart
:) True – I’m bandwagoning for Germany now!!!!!!
by JenLovesHockey on Jun 27, 2010 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Do NOT Bandwagon for Germany!
They are the Montreal Canadiens of Soccer. They have a storied past, but they’re awful now (well, the ACTUAL Canadiens proved a lot of us wrong), but Germany’s success at the World Cup is built on a lot of bad soccer karma. Kinda like the Canadiens and their unfair player acquisitions back in the day.
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Haha, I’m on the German bandwagon because I studied way too much Germanic linguistics, as well as some German culture/history, so I feel a slight attachment. I’m also cool with the Dutch. I know what you mean about German soccer, though :P
by JenLovesHockey on Jun 28, 2010 11:19 AM PDT up reply actions
hmmmm … but I think I’m on the Germany bandwagon … and what is a bad soccer karma?
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
"It's getting harder and harder to differentiate between schizophrenics and people talking on a cell phone. It still brings me up short to walk by somebody who appears to be talking to themselves." -- Bob Newhart
Bad soccer karma
Diving, cheating, bullying, deliberately injuring, and suffering from extreme arrogance. Hallmarks of German teams from about the 60s onwards.
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
by ElvisVF101 on Jun 28, 2010 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Sounds like soccer to me…
Esta noche nosotros cenamos Tortugas
Así que bueno, ellos serán
Z!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by ZeroIndulgence on Jun 28, 2010 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
ha ha … was just thinking that … :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
"It's getting harder and harder to differentiate between schizophrenics and people talking on a cell phone. It still brings me up short to walk by somebody who appears to be talking to themselves." -- Bob Newhart
yeah I think that ISjust soccer in general :P
by JenLovesHockey on Jun 28, 2010 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s died for me. I’ll watch here and there, but I was really only watching because I love the USA…not because of the soccer.
Esta noche nosotros cenamos Tortugas
Así que bueno, ellos serán
Z!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by ZeroIndulgence on Jun 27, 2010 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah… how anti-climactic. I was hoping that we’d at least make it to the quarterfinals.
U.S. soccer was keeping me occupied with hockey season having ended, but now I give only half a shit about the rest of the World Cup.
by JenLovesHockey on Jun 27, 2010 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions
So yesterday, in true soccer fan fashion, I headed down to The Brit in Monterey to watch the World Cup. My buddy and I showed up at 7:30 to start drinking…watched the rest of the Uruguay win, and got ready for the US Match. By the time the match started, the place was packed to standing room only capacity. And it was an awesome crowd. Very lively, all having a wonderful time. And then the U.S. played soccer, and it was awful. They were just terrible. Why they didn’t attack a Ghana defense that was weak and a has a shaky goalie I have no idea. We aren’t good enough on the back end to play a defensive strategy…but we have world class strikers…WHY SIT BACK???
Anyways, it was a depressing way to head into a wedding I was a part of. And I ended up drinking for 13.5 straight hours that day. I have a headache this morning. Groan.
Esta noche nosotros cenamos Tortugas
Así que bueno, ellos serán
Z!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by ZeroIndulgence on Jun 27, 2010 10:26 AM PDT reply actions
you know what works great for those kinda headaches? loud pan banging … :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
"It's getting harder and harder to differentiate between schizophrenics and people talking on a cell phone. It still brings me up short to walk by somebody who appears to be talking to themselves." -- Bob Newhart
Yeah, I’ll have to remember to give that a try if staring into a strobe light doesn’t work…
Esta noche nosotros cenamos Tortugas
Así que bueno, ellos serán
Z!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by ZeroIndulgence on Jun 27, 2010 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions
or jumping up and down really fast … :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
"It's getting harder and harder to differentiate between schizophrenics and people talking on a cell phone. It still brings me up short to walk by somebody who appears to be talking to themselves." -- Bob Newhart
Should always take a multi-vitamin after a long day/night of drinking before heading to bed!
by JenLovesHockey on Jun 27, 2010 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions
So I have to root for Germany now
Argentina beats Mexico :( and will face die deutscher next Saturday.
My heritage says I should be cheering for Germany…but I really love the way Argentina plays. They’re fun to watch. I think I’ll just hope to see a good match.
Esta noche nosotros cenamos Tortugas
Así que bueno, ellos serán
Z!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by ZeroIndulgence on Jun 27, 2010 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s going to be an excellent match and I can’t wait! I was disappointed that the US lost to Ghana again, but I’m German too so I had 2 teams to root for.
GERMANY ALL THE WAY BABY!! whoo hoo! Podolski is my hero lol.
BERTUZZI: "Getting tired, Nabby? You've got another five and a half minutes of hell coming."
NABOKOV: "You've got another five and a half minutes left in your season."
by sharkiesgirl on Jun 28, 2010 8:44 AM PDT up reply actions
Podolski’s cool, but I’m all about Miro Klose – love that guy!!! He’s amazing.
by JenLovesHockey on Jun 28, 2010 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions
Neither are German
Both are Polish.
I wouldnt want to play for Poland either.
"iaT"S FUCKINGE LIEK CONICO DO MAYO!!!!!111"
Mr. K. 5/5/2009
I know lol
but they play for team Germany and that’s good enough for me!
BERTUZZI: "Getting tired, Nabby? You've got another five and a half minutes of hell coming."
NABOKOV: "You've got another five and a half minutes left in your season."
by sharkiesgirl on Jun 28, 2010 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions
I know, but I think his dad is like part German. I like him anyway :)
by JenLovesHockey on Jun 28, 2010 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Yep he is!
BERTUZZI: "Getting tired, Nabby? You've got another five and a half minutes of hell coming."
NABOKOV: "You've got another five and a half minutes left in your season."
by sharkiesgirl on Jun 28, 2010 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Podolski
Polish for “I wish I was as good as Joe Pavelski”
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Hahahaha
the first game I watched I kept thinking “Did he say Pavelski”?? hahaha.
BERTUZZI: "Getting tired, Nabby? You've got another five and a half minutes of hell coming."
NABOKOV: "You've got another five and a half minutes left in your season."
by sharkiesgirl on Jun 29, 2010 9:05 AM PDT up reply actions
I really must say it’s sad that the World Cup is over for us. I was really hoping to make a run at the Finals this year, we had probably the easiest path there that we’ve ever had this year. Not to mention, the World Cup is the only thing I have to watch here on Chinese cable (can’t understand any of the other channels =/ ) and now that we’re eliminated, I have no idea how I’m going to survive the rest of the summer. No Sharks, no World Cup…
I can’t believe it ended like that.. At least it wasn’t another Confederations Cup or Gold Medal Olympic Hockey type of heart break this time. Man, I hate US international sports, they always find a way to get your hopes up before crushing the **** out of them.
I know what you mean about the U.S. in international sports Had my hopes up for Olympic hockey this year, and still a bit disgruntled with having lost the gold medal game. I just didn’t think it would/could be Ghana AGAIN that would take us out in the World Cup, AARGH!!!
by JenLovesHockey on Jun 27, 2010 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Gutted
Just the same old story for England yesterday, only thing left to do is get behind the Dutch. Hup Holland Hup!
And you think you live in a non-traditional hockey market...
Ive been on the Dutch bandwagon since the 3rd German goal. CMON HOLLAND!
"Hes like a Sweedish Bear" -Randy Hahn 4/8/10
Dont boo your team!
Gotta love the Dutch
Cruyff, van Basten, Bergkamp, Edam, windmills, total football, Amsterdam (and everything that entails), etc…
Gutted at the late, late penalty they conceded today – had van der Wiel and van Bronckhorst in my fantasy team and losing that clean sheet has cost me dear. Still, at least Sneijder hit the back of the net and played in Robben, it’s not so bad.
Looking forward to Brazil v Chile this evening, if Chile line up with their unorthodox 3-3-1-3 formation there could be lots of (mainly Brazilian) goals. Let’s hope that’s the case!
And you think you live in a non-traditional hockey market...
Total Football is cool
Cruyff is just one of those players though that’s easy to hate.
I’m still not quite sold on this Dutch team, but if Arjen Robben is finally the player he was always advertised to be, then I could be eating my words.
I still think Brazil, Argentina and Spain are the class of this tournament. The Dutch could be a dark-horse. Germany will crumple once they face a team with a real defense. Klosse and Podolski are awesome in the Bundesliga, and fairly meaningless in any game that matters.
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
I think the Dutch are thought of as a darkhorse because no one really talks about them. Brazil, Spain, Argentina, Germany, and England got all the attention going in but no one spoke about the Dutch. I like their chances of making a run at this thing.
"Hes like a Sweedish Bear" -Randy Hahn 4/8/10
Dont boo your team!
They have a bit of a Golden Generation going
I’ve never been a big fan of Robben, but he seems to really be playing at a new level as compared to tournaments past.
As a Liverpool man, I have a soft spot for Dirk Kuyt, but I wonder if he can be a big game player. Love his effort and work rate, but in a tournament like this, you need someone who just plain finishes.
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
I’m cool with the Dutch, but way prefer Germany.
Was happy to see the Dutch win today, though :)
by JenLovesHockey on Jun 28, 2010 11:21 AM PDT up reply actions
England needs to get in on this questionable nationalism game
Ivory Coast = All French
Algeria = All French
Germany = Three best players are Polish, Tunisian and Ghanian.
I suppose you could say that England Poached Matt Le Tissier from France a few years ago, but that isnt even in the same caliber.
"iaT"S FUCKINGE LIEK CONICO DO MAYO!!!!!111"
Mr. K. 5/5/2009
Um, holy shit Brazil...
Way to blow it by playing shitty. Has there ever been a worse final World Cup game than the one Felipe Melo had today? An own goal to tie up the game (and one that really started the unraveling process for Brazil), and then a straight red after they went down 2-1, really making the idea of a comeback disappear. Just awful.
I had them winning the whole thing. Who wins it all now? Netherlands should waltz into the finals after their joke of a semifinal matchup. I think either Argentina or Spain takes them out in the Finals, though. Argentina’s looked really good.
Esta noche nosotros cenamos Tortugas
Así que bueno, ellos serán
Z!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’m half cheering for Germany … haven’t really settled on a team to cheer on yet. But on a day I am working from home, I woke early to watch today’s game. Glad I did. Brazil I did want to see not move on. (not sure why)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
"It's getting harder and harder to differentiate between schizophrenics and people talking on a cell phone. It still brings me up short to walk by somebody who appears to be talking to themselves." -- Bob Newhart
Aww, I liked Brazil. The Dutch actually really pissed me off that game with their constant flopping and bitching, and then yelling at every Brazil player that would fall over. Just classless.
Speaking of classless, I think I’m going to cheer for Argentina now, because them winning it all would piss a lot of people off, it seems. And I think that is hilarious.
Oh, and they’re a fun team to watch…and Lionel Messi is a god.
Esta noche nosotros cenamos Tortugas
Así que bueno, ellos serán
Z!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by ZeroIndulgence on Jul 2, 2010 9:58 AM PDT up reply actions
You’re right that Argentina taking it all would piss a lot of people off – and I’m one of them!!!
I’m actually kinda’ happy that the Dutch won today. Not sure why, but I didn’t want Brazil to move on. Every Brazilian I know is like the nicest person in the world, but I was still thinking F*** Brazil!
by JenLovesHockey on Jul 2, 2010 10:21 AM PDT up reply actions
Argentina is a fine choice
But now that my pick is out, I’m backing Spain. I like the way they play.
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
I'm cheering for the Dutch all the way through
Too much history with Germany & Argentina for me, and I just dont care about Spain. I think it’s the lisping.
"iaT"S FUCKINGE LIEK CONICO DO MAYO!!!!!111"
Mr. K. 5/5/2009
WOW! HOW DO YOU MISS THAT!?!?!? What an intense ending to extra time for Ghana and Uruguay!
Esta noche nosotros cenamos Tortugas
Así que bueno, ellos serán
Z!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I just watched from the end of regulation time to the penalty kicks – that was INTENSE!!!
by JenLovesHockey on Jul 2, 2010 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I feel kinda’ bad for Ghana, but kinda’ not – that’s what they get for taking down the U.S.!!!!!!!!!
by JenLovesHockey on Jul 2, 2010 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, fuck them!
Although, at least if they had won then we could say we lost to a semifinalist…
Esta noche nosotros cenamos Tortugas
Así que bueno, ellos serán
Z!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by ZeroIndulgence on Jul 2, 2010 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m one of those folks who don’t want the team that took my team out to advance any further :) Hence my hatred of the Hawks, etc.
by JenLovesHockey on Jul 2, 2010 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions
GOTTA convert your PKs.
Gyan had the game on his foot…and blew it. Heartbreaking.
Esta noche nosotros cenamos Tortugas
Así que bueno, ellos serán
Z!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by ZeroIndulgence on Jul 2, 2010 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions
yep. plus that last Uruguayan pk was just too easy for him. The Ghanaian goalie looked weak in that last kick.
by JenLovesHockey on Jul 2, 2010 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Did you expect him to chip it in? Goalies have to guess to have any chance at all…and that was the last thing anyone expected him to do. I’ll never fault a goalie for not saving a PK…its near impossible.
Esta noche nosotros cenamos Tortugas
Así que bueno, ellos serán
Z!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by ZeroIndulgence on Jul 2, 2010 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions
I see what you mean, it’s just that his reaction/response seemed really slow and weak to me, compared to the other saves.
by JenLovesHockey on Jul 2, 2010 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Kingson did not look like he was going to save a single PK
For the first three kicks, his body language said he was just going to guess. And when he tried to be aggressive, the takers just waited him out.
Muslera at least made a stab at each of the kicks. Saved the two bad ones and got a hand to a third.
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
What a brutal, heartbreaking loss for Ghana.
You have a PK at 120’ to win it…and you clank the crossbar. And then go into PKs and have back to back PKs saved by the Uruguay goalie to lose. They were SO CLOSE to making the semifinals…gotta work on those PKs, though.
Esta noche nosotros cenamos Tortugas
Así que bueno, ellos serán
Z!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wow..
Er, link fail...
My views on the game can be found here.
And you think you live in a non-traditional hockey market...
by BritShark on Jul 3, 2010 3:49 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
nice write up
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
Thanks, I don’t normally write about sport but was kinda moved to it by last night’s game. Incredible stuff…
And you think you live in a non-traditional hockey market...
It was a heartwrenching way to lose…
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on Jul 3, 2010 9:06 AM PDT up reply actions
Awesome!
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on Jul 3, 2010 9:05 AM PDT up reply actions
but use this post to keep the discussion going if you’re rooting for… er, whoever’s left in the mix. (Go Germany?)
Go Germany is right! :D
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on Jul 3, 2010 7:33 AM PDT reply actions
Great game, Arg v Ger...
Maradona just described as an extra from the Sopranos by our BBC commentator. Spot on…
And you think you live in a non-traditional hockey market...
Maybs this should be in the OT thread?
“Football’s for girls”
(Insert long-winded disco on the meanings of masculinity when parried against women & why it does nobody any favors.)
by marian on Jul 3, 2010 8:36 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Love it!
It’s a funny video, but, HEY!!! As a woman I take offense to that line as well!
by JenLovesHockey on Jul 3, 2010 9:32 AM PDT up reply actions
Fuck yeah Germany!! :D
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on Jul 3, 2010 8:48 AM PDT reply actions
They’re looking incredible, just playing with such freedom and a lack of fear. Watching them against Spain, another attacking and quick-passing team, in the semis would be amazing. Just great stuff.
And you think you live in a non-traditional hockey market...
definitely, they’re teamwork are skill are just unbelievable
by JenLovesHockey on Jul 3, 2010 8:54 AM PDT up reply actions
YEAH GERMANY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! what a game!!!
Completely stunned that they were dancing circles around Argentina like that
They could have been square dancing out there and still dominate.
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on Jul 3, 2010 9:07 AM PDT up reply actions
Wow...
Did not expect that. Argentina came out, and just looked lost. They were already not a great defensive team…but tthen they decided to couple that with terrible offense and a timid gameplan…not a recipe for success.
Germany could win the whole thing…
Esta noche nosotros cenamos Tortugas
Así que bueno, ellos serán
Z!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I think Germany could go all the way, too with the way they were looking out there. Can’t making they made Argentina look that stupid!!!
by JenLovesHockey on Jul 3, 2010 9:25 AM PDT up reply actions
{aaargh, typos galore}
I think Germany could go all the way, too, with the way they were looking out there. Can’t believe they made Argentina look that stupid!!!
by JenLovesHockey on Jul 3, 2010 9:26 AM PDT up reply actions
I never believed in Germany because they lacked a legitimate striker
But between Ozil and Mueller, they can overcome Podolski and Klosse’s big game disappearing act.
Ozil’s distribution and Mueller’s finishing are something the Germans have lacked since Klinsman was showing the world how to dive your way to a World Cup.
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Unfortunately for Germany, Mueller picked up a 2nd yellow today, and will be out for the Semis. Klose and Podolski will need to step up against Spain (I assume).
Esta noche nosotros cenamos Tortugas
Así que bueno, ellos serán
Z!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by ZeroIndulgence on Jul 3, 2010 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions
okay took a walk this morning while the 2nd game was on but cut it short due to extreme heat!!
missed 50 minutes of the game but got back to see I didn’t miss much, score was 0-0, but in time to see Paraguay penalty kick and miss, then Spain penalty kick and altho they get it, it’s called back and the second attempt is missed … hilarious!
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
Paraguay games are pretty boring. They’ve already played to two 0-0 draws this tournament already! Only in a Paraguay game would there be back to back PKs and no score.
Paraguay needs to lose just so the Semifinal isn’t really, really boring.
Esta noche nosotros cenamos Tortugas
Así que bueno, ellos serán
Z!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by ZeroIndulgence on Jul 3, 2010 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Tried to go for a walk, too, and it IS too hot today!!!
I watched most of that Spain-Paraguay game, and like others have said here, it was really boring
by JenLovesHockey on Jul 3, 2010 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m glad Spain won that game. I was not about to waste two more hours of my life watching a Paraguay match. Ugh, what a snoozefest, save the odd PK sequence…
Esta noche nosotros cenamos Tortugas
Así que bueno, ellos serán
Z!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by ZeroIndulgence on Jul 3, 2010 1:26 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
haha rec’d
I was rooting for Paraguay because they’re the underdogs and given that it’s Independence Day weekend, I thought I’d root against all the mother-countries, but yep, more Paraguay would be more boredom
by JenLovesHockey on Jul 3, 2010 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Ive gotta say Im extremely glad to watch the South American teams flame out like this. Ive got a lotta of friends from various South American countries and well they are all worse than Red Wing fans.
"Hes like a Sweedish Bear" -Randy Hahn 4/8/10
Dont boo your team!
by Krishna on Jul 4, 2010 1:39 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
rofl, like the European fans are any better! Clearly the US just needs to win the World Cup and shut everyone up! :-P
Sigh, maybe next time…
Esta noche nosotros cenamos Tortugas
Así que bueno, ellos serán
Z!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by ZeroIndulgence on Jul 4, 2010 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions
Well this is what ive been hearing from them the past week.
“South America is the best”
“Fifa is conspiring against South America”
“They are telling the referees to rig the game against the South American teams”
Basically they cant lose, Its only the referees fault. Ill admit it England blew it against Germany, USA, and Algeria. But all my South American friends cant accept defeat and are conviced its one massive conspiracy theory.
"Hes like a Sweedish Bear" -Randy Hahn 4/8/10
Dont boo your team!
Which is hilarious.
Because it’s teams like the South American teams that do most of the robbing in the games. Suarez and his intention handball that cost Ghana the goal. Argentina’s BS off sides against Mexico that gave them an early lead. Brazil’s handball for a goal.
Not to mention the Uruguay ref Larrionda that cost England a goal by not seeing it cross the line against Germany. Lots of shady play from SA if you ask me..
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xY5R8nwxtUU
"Hes like a Sweedish Bear" -Randy Hahn 4/8/10
Dont boo your team!
I would hope so
The Spanish, were it not for their European Championship wins, would be the Sharks of Football.
"iaT"S FUCKINGE LIEK CONICO DO MAYO!!!!!111"
Mr. K. 5/5/2009
I’m going to cheer for Spain tomorrow…even if it goes against my German heritage…just because of this. I mean, if SPAIN can win the World Cup, the Sharks can win the Stanley Cup!
Esta noche nosotros cenamos Tortugas
Así que bueno, ellos serán
Z!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by ZeroIndulgence on Jul 6, 2010 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions
haha that’s just brilliant, I like your logic! :P
by JenLovesHockey on Jul 6, 2010 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions
The Uruguay-Holland game ended up being way more exciting that I had anticipated. Good show!
Esta noche nosotros cenamos Tortugas
Así que bueno, ellos serán
Z!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How about that first goal? What a beast of a strike from Gio!
Also, very pleased that the three Dutch players in my office fantasy team all hit the back of the net. Hup Holland hup!
And you think you live in a non-traditional hockey market...
It couldn’t have been placed any more perfectly than that…
Esta noche nosotros cenamos Tortugas
Así que bueno, ellos serán
Z!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by ZeroIndulgence on Jul 7, 2010 10:05 AM PDT up reply actions
Spain
I have been waiting for Germany to be knocked off ever since they destroyed me and England. Spain I doubt you can do it but please beat Germany, oh and then lose to Holland since I put money on them. Okay thank you.
"Hes like a Sweedish Bear" -Randy Hahn 4/8/10
Dont boo your team!
Methinks the script is written
Torres of the bench to break his duck and German hearts.
Without Mueller, the German attack is severely lacking, and the Spanish midfield has bottled things up well.
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
This game has been boring...
I just want to see an exciting match…like yesterday’s!
Esta noche nosotros cenamos Tortugas
Así que bueno, ellos serán
Z!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by ZeroIndulgence on Jul 7, 2010 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions
It needed a goal for sure
I thought the game really opened up after Puyol scored.
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Yeah I thought Mueller’s absence would make a difference as well… and I guess it did :(
by JenLovesHockey on Jul 7, 2010 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Personally I am highly displeased by Germany's loss,
so I’m on the Dutch bandwagon now!!!
Go Orange people!!!
I meant displeased with, not by. Damn prepositions!
by JenLovesHockey on Jul 7, 2010 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Well I expected Germany to dominate and seems they weren’t on the same page as I was. Now who do I pick? (thinking of picking a name from a hat)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
Spain baby Spain!
After watching the Netherlands game, I figured they’d be toast going against the winner of Spain/Germany because their central defending left a lot to be desired.
Then again, even though I knew Spain would beat Germany, and I knew they’d dominate possession, they really overpassed the ball.
I still think Spain will win because tonight, their back four were top draw. You worry about age creeping up with the likes of Puyol, Ramos and Pique, but it didn’t show tonight. Puyol really deserved that goal for all the unsung work he was doing at the back.
I think the Spanish starting 11 will be different against the Dutch too. I fully expect Torres to be back in with Villa up front. Torres gained some good ground in his brief spell, and he would have had a goal if Pedro had even bothered to look up to see him wide open!
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Truth.
Wouldda been an EASY goal if Pedro had bothered to pass.
Esta noche nosotros cenamos Tortugas
Así que bueno, ellos serán
Z!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by ZeroIndulgence on Jul 7, 2010 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Go Spain!
A win for Spain is like a prediction of a future win for the Sharks!
Esta noche nosotros cenamos Tortugas
Así que bueno, ellos serán
Z!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Also
Lucas Podolski is the ACTUAL choking Joe Thornton. If hockey “fans” think Thornton comes up small in big games, they should watch him and Klosse.
Although, this time around, I give Klosse less crap. When he was partnered with Mueller, he was a great player. He clearly missed him tonight. Playing as a lone striker against an elite team like Spain, Klosse never stood a chance, and Germany so often wastes him in those kinds of situations. But give him a partner like Mueller, and you get great results.
Hmm… that actually DOES remind me of Joe a bit. That would make Podolski an awkward hybrid of Nils Ekman and Mark Bell…
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Yeah, Germany really missed Mueller tonight. But Spain always tends to come up much smaller than their talent level indicates they should. Winning a World Cup, finally, would be huge vindication.
Esta noche nosotros cenamos Tortugas
Así que bueno, ellos serán
Z!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by ZeroIndulgence on Jul 7, 2010 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions
They're even more like us
In that this is probably the most talented team they’ve ever had. It’s REALLY now or never for them.
Although, for that matter, Holland is a bit historically like us too, except they loose finals. So I guess they’re World Soccer’s Buffalo Bills.
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
I’d almost kill for the Sharks to at least be hockey’s Bills, except by the 4th Championship loss, I’d probably hang myself. Ugh…
I’ve decided Spain gives me hope for the Sharks. Thus, I will cheer for them on Sunday.
Esta noche nosotros cenamos Tortugas
Así que bueno, ellos serán
Z!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by ZeroIndulgence on Jul 7, 2010 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Holland gives me more hope for the Sharks, spain has won a Euro in 2008 they cant be the Sharks of soccer. Holland beat France and Italy just two years removed from their WC finals appearance then bowed out to a beatable Russia team the next round. Holland ftw.
"Hes like a Sweedish Bear" -Randy Hahn 4/8/10
Dont boo your team!
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