World Cup Final
by JenLovesHockey on Jul 11, 2010 10:08 AM PDT
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PrintThe other World Cup thread got lost or buried, so here's a new one for today's final match between the Netherlands and Spain, in case anyone cares to comment or chat about it. (Don't mean to take up another fanpost - let me know if this is annoying)
The Germany v. Uruguay match was intense and I'm personally happy about Germany's win. That's what Uruguay gets for taking down my Koreans!!!
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Looking forward to this. My heart would love to see a Dutch win, because they are the best football nation never to have won the damn thing.
But my head says Spain, that midfield is sublime and Holland will have great difficulty breaking their rhythm. Watch Xavi with the ball at his feet, rarely scores, but my Lord, can he ever pass a ball? Genius.
And you think you live in a non-traditional hockey market...
Oh yeah, it’s the same here.
/sigh.
I’m all for the Dutch. And it’s not because I speak the language, haha.
GO NEDERLAND!
by AppleSweetRose on Jul 11, 2010 10:50 AM PDT up reply actions
That’s cool that you speak the language.
Just bought some Edam cheese to show my support for the Dutch!!!!!!!!!
by JenLovesHockey on Jul 11, 2010 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions
Looks like I might be crashing here. Was suppose to be meeting a bunch of people in the city, but stuck doing some work from home. UGH! I hate quarter end.
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
Stuck working for part of the day, too, in the city. Probably won’t make Noctro’s signing event for Nabby :(
by JenLovesHockey on Jul 11, 2010 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions
The damn Octopus had the nerve to pick Spain!
Damn him! Haha, I hope this game is exciting here.
by AppleSweetRose on Jul 11, 2010 10:51 AM PDT reply actions
I know! Damn that thing!!! I think I saw a sign in the Dutch crowd that said “Kill the Octopus!!!”
by JenLovesHockey on Jul 11, 2010 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions
Man, I feel like the only Spain backer here!
And everyone else’s favorites? Germany and the Netherlands? Not a fan. Alas.
It should make for some great trash talking! Man, I’ve been waiting all week for this game!
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Waited all week for this game, too, and you’re not the only Spain-backer here – I believe ZeroIndulgence is rooting for Spain, but he’s MIA so far today.
by JenLovesHockey on Jul 11, 2010 11:05 AM PDT up reply actions
Who couldn't love the fans that show up on stuffed ostriches
by JenLovesHockey on Jul 11, 2010 11:04 AM PDT reply actions
Would hang out with.
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on Jul 11, 2010 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions
Let's go Spain!
I really have liked their style all tournament and ever since Euro :) and I was really happy about Germany’s win yesterday as well :D
Go Sharks!
I love that German team, especially Mueller and Klosse. Too bad Klosse didn’t get to play, and at his age, he’ll probably never again have a chance to match Ronaldo’s World Cup goals record, but happy that Germany took the bronze nonetheless
by JenLovesHockey on Jul 11, 2010 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Rather win the bronze then lose for silver. ;)
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on Jul 11, 2010 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Streaming on ATDHE...
I have to say, BBC has done a pretty good job filtering out all the vuvuzelas.
"Playing Detroit in the playoffs is like paying your taxes. You either pay now or pay later." - Suisun Dan
ah I’m use to it now … don’t even hear it
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
yeah me too.
I whined about it ( more than anyone) at first, but got used to it
by JenLovesHockey on Jul 11, 2010 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions
love the way the one guy banged his fist on the ground … just so everyone can see how hurt he was … :)
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
haha yeah I thought that was funny, too. Totally faked, though, of course. There was hardly any impact with the Spanish player.
by JenLovesHockey on Jul 11, 2010 11:50 AM PDT up reply actions
my oldest sent me this last night … so funny
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
I’m conflicted on who to root for. I like both teams, but I do have Spanish blood in me so I guess I’m more for Spain. I don’t want to hear family whining about the loss. :)Netherlands winning though would be awesome and would make me happy as well. I guess I can’t really go wrong. My heart does say Spain though.
Damnit, man, I just want to see a good game!! :D
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on Jul 11, 2010 11:54 AM PDT reply actions
A good, fair game is what I want most as well.
Rooting for the Dutch but wouldn’t be upset if Spain wins
by JenLovesHockey on Jul 11, 2010 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions
LOL so many yellow cards already. That should have been red though, wow.
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on Jul 11, 2010 11:59 AM PDT reply actions
yeah kick to the chest – true, shoulda’ been red
by JenLovesHockey on Jul 11, 2010 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I’ve seen red cards get given out to such ridiculous calls and yet the obvious kick to the chest isn’t a red? Confusion.
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on Jul 11, 2010 12:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Exactly ~
Soccer officiating is just awful and the World Cup is no exception. I’d be more into soccer if that wasn’t the case.
by JenLovesHockey on Jul 11, 2010 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah. Especially with all the diving going on.
by AppleSweetRose on Jul 11, 2010 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions
The diving’s the worst part. I really like the game of soccer, but the officiating needs to be better, and they need to penalize or at least discourage the pansy-assed diving and faking!!!
by JenLovesHockey on Jul 11, 2010 12:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Red card for being a drama queen. That should do the trick.
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on Jul 11, 2010 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I’m cheering for Spain…but jesus christ, I almost want to stop watching. It’s been really boring, no one is playing well. And then there’s the really dirty challenges, and the flopping because they’re trying to draw more fouls and cards. This is soccer at its worst, and it’s really sad to see at the World Cup Finals.
And that kick to the chest should have been a red. That was just disgustingly dirty. I almost expected players to drop the gloves after that one…that’s how hockey deals with that shit!
Ugh…
Esta noche nosotros cenamos Tortugas
Así que bueno, ellos serán
Z!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by ZeroIndulgence on Jul 11, 2010 12:27 PM PDT reply actions
You just doubled the Spanish cheering section by joining in :D
(I think it’s just you and ElvisVF who’re rooting for Spain)
It has been boring, and all the pansy-diving and bad calls have been making it hard for all of us to watch.
by JenLovesHockey on Jul 11, 2010 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions
A fight would have been funny. They would just walk up to eachother really angrily like, then all fall down suddenly.
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on Jul 11, 2010 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions
You know, that would’ve been a great fight to watch. Like wrestling, only awesome.
by AppleSweetRose on Jul 11, 2010 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Pft, wresting is awesome! Whatchu talkin’ bout? :)
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on Jul 11, 2010 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions
I only watched WWF wrestling ‘til I was like 11 yrs old. Oh and also before that, I was into G.L.O.W. Anyone else remember that? Hot chicks fake-wrestling? Gawd I miss the 80’s.
by JenLovesHockey on Jul 11, 2010 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions
OMG so funny!!!!!
I haven’t fought like that since I was 4 years old.
by JenLovesHockey on Jul 11, 2010 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t know what I just watched. Hardcore dancing? They were doing windmills like a pro.
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on Jul 11, 2010 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Haha, yeah that’s a soccer fight for ya
by JenLovesHockey on Jul 11, 2010 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions
I never cared for the game … ever … deep hate since I was a kid … but been watching to pass the time till October. But my hate is getting deeper with each game over how ridiculously they roll around at the slightest freaking touch. What a bunch of whiny ass babies. God I’m so glad the last game is today. My god if I was their mother I would be slapping them for such a display.
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
I even start to feel embarrassed for them.
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on Jul 11, 2010 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Let's go offense!
Score some pretty goals please.
Here's my twitter
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David Villa is such a douche. The ladies love him, but he’s a pansy.
by JenLovesHockey on Jul 11, 2010 12:44 PM PDT reply actions
I do like Casillas
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on Jul 11, 2010 12:52 PM PDT reply actions
Got a big red circle-and-cross.
"Playing Detroit in the playoffs is like paying your taxes. You either pay now or pay later." - Suisun Dan
I was just about to ask that.
I previewed it and it seemed to work, then refresh the page and no. :( Hopefully this one does.
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on Jul 11, 2010 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
oh now that’s awesome!!!
yeah Casillas is a badass goalie. Both goalies here have been great though
by JenLovesHockey on Jul 11, 2010 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Okay, now it workshahahaahahha
What the fuck, man.
"Playing Detroit in the playoffs is like paying your taxes. You either pay now or pay later." - Suisun Dan
The ref has lost control since, well, the start of the game.
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on Jul 11, 2010 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I wonder if they practice their dives off a diving board. It would make for a good water game.
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on Jul 11, 2010 1:17 PM PDT reply actions
I hate soccer offsides.
It should be based on a zone, not the defenders.
Also, there should be a penalty for kicking it out of play.
Also, it should be played on ice with sticks.
"Shave it, and you will score." - Randy Hahn
"The last time I made a video in a hotel room…..very different than this." – Drew Remenda
Proud member of the "Bring Back Semenov" Club
Yes, yes, and yes.
Less than 3 months ’til hockey season!!! Wooooo!!!
by JenLovesHockey on Jul 11, 2010 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, yay, Spain! :D
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on Jul 11, 2010 1:58 PM PDT reply actions
I’m too tired to care who won or loss.
Here's my twitter
Proud member of the "Bring back Semenov" Club
I know. Energy drained due to the extreme boredom of this game.
Well, at least yesterday’s game was fun to watch
by JenLovesHockey on Jul 11, 2010 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Laugh at baseball?
"Playing Detroit in the playoffs is like paying your taxes. You either pay now or pay later." - Suisun Dan
Grew up having to watch Dodger baseball as punishment when I was bad.
by JenLovesHockey on Jul 11, 2010 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Child abuse!!
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on Jul 11, 2010 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Exactly!!! It would be punishment because my dad loved the Dodgers (I unfortunately grew up in L.A.) and he knew how horribly bored I was whenever he hogged the TV for baseball. So then, he got to making me watch with him if I did anything bad! I’d be like, “No, daddy! Not Dodger baseball! Anything but that!!!!” He was like, “Yes, you get to watch baseball now – and you keep those eyes open, young lady!!!”
by JenLovesHockey on Jul 11, 2010 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Psh. Dodger baseball is AWESOME! Don’t be hatin…
Esta noche nosotros cenamos Tortugas
Así que bueno, ellos serán
Z!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by ZeroIndulgence on Jul 11, 2010 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions
ugggh… those were the Orel Hirsheiser days, at least
by JenLovesHockey on Jul 11, 2010 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions
PAUL THE OCTOPUS CONTINUES TO BE RIGHT!
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on Jul 11, 2010 2:08 PM PDT reply actions
If the Red Wings name their Octopus Paul...
I am gonna be shaking my head everytime someone mentions it
"You can't spell Ovechkin without CHOKE!"
Well it's a poor substitute for hockey
But I did enjoy that match. Good cagey tactical matchup. High drama. Settled before penalties.
Netherlands turned me off back in ‘06 with that stinker against Portugal (who also pissed me off), and I can’t stand Robben.
A bit unjust for Iniesta to get the winner. He dove a bit too much for my liking tonight. I think Xavi or Villa or Puyol or Ramos deserved it. But a goal is a goal, and I’m glad it came before penalties.
I hate the diving, I hate offsides, but there’s still a big part of me that loves the beautiful game. I’ll never love it the way I love hockey, but I can’t quit it.
VIVA JOGA BONITA!
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
by ElvisVF101 on Jul 11, 2010 2:08 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
A bit unjust for Iniesta to get the winner. He dove a bit too much for my liking tonight.
Could not agree with you more
by JenLovesHockey on Jul 11, 2010 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Only a bit??
He was lunging even when the Dutch guy’s fingers barely grazed his shin…. and the Dutch guy got a yellow card… Oh… not only were the Spanish players in a “diving” mood… the refs were utterly terrible…
"You can't spell Ovechkin without CHOKE!"
yeah I hate that guy – and how he took a cheap shot to the back of that one Dutch player
by JenLovesHockey on Jul 11, 2010 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Whine whine whine...
The Dutch should have been playing with 10 men most of the game after that deliberate kick to the chest. There’s literally no room to complain when something like that gets let go.
Esta noche nosotros cenamos Tortugas
Así que bueno, ellos serán
Z!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by ZeroIndulgence on Jul 11, 2010 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions
I hate the diving, I hate offsides, but there’s still a big part of me that loves the beautiful game. I’ll never love it the way I love hockey, but I can’t quit it.
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on Jul 11, 2010 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Well at least I have my Dutch cheese to make me feel better. A block of edam makes everything better.
by JenLovesHockey on Jul 11, 2010 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, it was fun chatting with everyone about the World Cup!!!
Now back to the countdown for hockey season.
How disappointing.
I saw it at the theater, in 3D & was really disappointed that they didn’t switch to shirts vs. skins at the half.
Or that the losers didn’t have to forfeit their shirts.
yeah if they at least took off their clothes, this would’ve been worth 3 hours of our lives.
so cool that you got to see it in 3D though!!!
by JenLovesHockey on Jul 11, 2010 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions
It was cool in 3d, but it wasn’t all 3d like the movies. More like 2.5d. I’m sure it’s only a matter of time tho before they can get live events in ur3D.
Drool. Those are some really nice pics in that link.
by JenLovesHockey on Jul 13, 2010 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions
If I saw a SOCCER fan...
I would want to kick his ass, just for how pretentious he would be. Now contrast this with my experience at the University of Washington, a neutral site for NHL Fandom. I saw two guys, one with a Hurricanes jersey and the other with a pronger ducks jersey, and I felt the aching urge to wanna buy those guys a beer. Just goes to show that the difference between the two sports are as such to the point where I’d buy a ducks fan a beer. Just shows how sad soccer is.
I like both Soccer and Hockey
And fans of both are awesome. Theyre a different breed thats for sure but still both great to hang out with
"Hes like a Sweedish Bear" -Randy Hahn 4/8/10
Dont boo your team!
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