Author Topic: Football/Soccer Thread (Read 46921 times)

Niall · « **Reply #150 on:** September 09, 2011, 12:35:13 PM »

I hate International weeks. Sucks having only two days in a week when there's football on TV, as opposed to domestic weeks where there is never not a game on.

Havok816 · « **Reply #151 on:** September 10, 2011, 01:56:16 PM »

Quote from: Niall on September 09, 2011, 12:35:13 PM

I hate International weeks. Sucks having only two days in a week when there's football on TV, as opposed to domestic weeks where there is never not a game on.

It is nice to have a lot of games to watch again. Swansea looked really good against Arsenal. At least at the start and end of the second half, when they were trying like mad to equalize. United is squashing Bolton. We get it, they're SuperCena to the Premier League's WWE. *yawn*

Havok816 · « **Reply #152 on:** September 10, 2011, 06:02:00 PM »

Rooney ended up with another hat-trick today. Good for Shrek, even if the team is annoying.

Teal Bunbury of SKC nearly had one of his own against Houston. KC won 3-0. Playoffs, here we come! Going to the Philly game in two weeks and probably the New York game in Oct. Love having a team that doesn't completely suck(Hi Chiefs and Royals!).

Havok816 · « **Reply #153 on:** September 13, 2011, 03:08:38 PM »

Have the AC Milan/Barcelona game on. Milan scored in 23 seconds. That was nuts.

Niall · « **Reply #154 on:** September 18, 2011, 07:22:00 PM »

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82wM8s-_2RM

Havok816 · « **Reply #155 on:** September 24, 2011, 12:09:06 PM »

That's the strangest celebration ever.

Went to another SKC game last night, a 1-1 draw against Philadelphia Union. Strange game it was. KC dominated the first half, but it remained scoreless. Second half, KC had a sweet goal from Omar Bravo. Philly responded with a goal that looked to have gone out of bounds before being kicked into the net. Jimmy Nielson is awesome, as is the rest of the team.

~~Sat~~ Stood in the second row, just off to the side of the goal. Awesome seats. Need to get season tickets for next year.

Havok816 · « **Reply #156 on:** September 28, 2011, 10:30:13 PM »

KC just beat Columbus 2-1, putting us into first in the Eastern Conference! Playoffs, here we come!

Havok816 · « **Reply #157 on:** October 01, 2011, 11:57:59 AM »

Some Premier League action this morning. Norwich City put up a valiant effort against Manchester United. I was really hoping they'd come away with at least one point, but it wasn't to be. Still, they kept trying. They should be proud, because they did a lot better than some of the bigger clubs.

ManCity ~~played~~ destroyed Blackburn. Didn't see it, but heard it was an impressive showing from City.

Tottenham plays Arsenal tomorrow with the replay of the game being shown on Fox proper. Hope Arsenal can turn things around soon.

KoppoKick · « **Reply #158 on:** October 01, 2011, 01:31:52 PM »

I've enjoyed watching The Canaries up against the big boys. Hoping I catch a replay of the ManUtd match.
Is Newcastle a legit threat or has it been beneficial scheduling?

Havok816 · « **Reply #159 on:** October 01, 2011, 02:21:42 PM »

Quote from: KoppoKick on October 01, 2011, 01:31:52 PM

Is Newcastle a legit threat or has it been beneficial scheduling?

Looking at who they played, most of the teams have been in the bottom half of the table. They drew with Villa, the "best" team they've played. Next game is against Tottenham in two weeks. Not sure if they're a legit threat or not, but I hope they keep it up.

Havok816 · « **Reply #160 on:** October 02, 2011, 12:56:30 AM »

Sporting KC managed to stay in the top of the division tonight, drawing with San Jose. Funny moment at the end. San Jose scored first(it wasn't a very good game) and at the end of the replay the announcers were confused because KC was celebrating at the other end of the pitch. Turned out that they scored about 10 seconds after the kickoff and nobody in the booth noticed.

Havok816 · « **Reply #161 on:** October 02, 2011, 01:13:14 PM »

Another fun morning of soccer(Sorry Niall). Spurs-Arsenal was a bit boring in the first half, but got a lot better in the second. Walker had one of the best goals so far this season. I almost feel bad for Arsenal. Almost. Though their women's team did win their league in August. Had a parade through Highbury.

Walker's goal: http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/video/tottenham-take-back-the-lead/12dksdr2

Fulham destroyed QPR 6-0. Chelsea 5-1 Bolton, Lampard had a hat trick.

My Championship side, Birmingham City, came back from being down 0-1 to win 3-1. Been a good week for them, having won in their Europa League group.

Now it's NFL time. Chiefs.

Havok816 · « **Reply #162 on:** October 05, 2011, 12:11:02 AM »

The US Open Cup final just ended. That was a great game in the second half. Seattle beat Chicago 2-0 for their third cup win.

NYRB played LA earlier, with the energy drinks beating Beckham to move up the table and stay in contention for the wildcard race. KC hosts NY on the 15th at the final home game here. Hope they got that "winning" crap out of their system tonight.

Havok816 · « **Reply #163 on:** October 12, 2011, 10:57:52 PM »

The USMNT played twice this week. 1-0 win over Honduras, then a 0-1 loss to Ecuador. Really hope they can get their act together soon.

Sporting KC just drew 2-2 against Chivas Guadalajara in a friendly. KC looked really good out there, despite getting a red card very late(I think it was in injury time, if not, it was a minute or so before). Their next game is this Saturday against New York. A win there will clinch a playoff spot. Hoping to get get a ticket for that game. $5 BBQ at the tailgate. I love KC.

Dallas beat Chicago 2-1 tonight, meaning Chicago can't finish first in the East. Vancouver is currently ahead of DC, but it's still in the first half and anything can happen.

I don't think this has been updated with the Dallas/Chicago results, but this was the MLS Standings today:

The West is pretty much set right now, though Dallas could possibly overtake Salt Lake for third:

Western Conference PTS GP GD
ss- LA Galaxy 64 32 21
x- Seattle Sounders 57 32 17
x- Real Salt Lake 51 32 8

The East is:
Eastern Conference PTS GP GD
Philadelphia Union 47 32 9
Sporting KC 45 32 7
Columbus Crew 44 32 -3

The Wildcard race:
Wild Card Race PTS GP GD
FC Dallas 46 31 2
Colorado Rapids 45 32 2
New York Red Bulls 43 32 7
Houston Dynamo 43 32 0
Portland Timbers 40 31 -6
D.C. United 38 30 0
Chicago Fire 37 31 0

Havok816 · « **Reply #164 on:** October 15, 2011, 10:15:52 PM »

Just got back from the Sporting Kansas City - New Jersey Red Bulls game.

When Thierry Henry was sent off, we cheered. When he took forever to leave, we started mocking him.

2-0, KC is in the playoffs!

Havok816 · « **Reply #165 on:** October 22, 2011, 09:33:56 PM »

Final night of MLS regular season games. KC just beat DC United 1-0 to clinch the top spot in the East! Which means KC plays again on the 30th, against the highest ranked Wild Card winner. Then they host at home on Nov 2. Got my ticket already.

KoppoKick · « **Reply #166 on:** October 23, 2011, 09:36:15 AM »

"Jonny Evans always has a mistake in him"
City up a goal, up a man in the 48th minute. Looking to be 5 points clear at the top.

Havok816 · « **Reply #167 on:** October 23, 2011, 11:30:06 AM »

Quote from: KoppoKick on October 23, 2011, 09:36:15 AM

"Jonny Evans always has a mistake in him"
City up a goal, up a man in the 48th minute. Looking to be 5 points clear at the top.

Wow, haven't seen it yet but just saw the result. I thought ManUtd was supposed to be unstoppable this season? City just steamrolled them.

Havok816 · « **Reply #168 on:** October 23, 2011, 12:54:56 PM »

Chelsea having a total meltdown against QPR. Two men off, almost everyone else with a yellow.

Linus · « **Reply #169 on:** October 29, 2011, 09:43:17 AM »

Quote from: Havok816 on October 23, 2011, 12:54:56 PM

Chelsea having a total meltdown against QPR. Two men off, almost everyone else with a yellow.

Another loss for Chelsea against Arsenal. VILLAS-BOAS OUT Etc.

KoppoKick · « **Reply #170 on:** October 29, 2011, 10:04:46 AM »

Really wish I was up early watching that one. 8 goals? Nice. Too bad ESPN won't replay it

Linus · « **Reply #171 on:** October 29, 2011, 02:33:59 PM »

Quote from: KoppoKick on October 29, 2011, 10:04:46 AM

Really wish I was up early watching that one. 8 goals? Nice. Too bad ESPN won't replay it

It was actually amazing. I'm a late convert to football, and this had it all. Amazing defensive mistakes, amazing play, and just the best fall over in history by John Terry.

Havok816 · « **Reply #172 on:** October 29, 2011, 03:41:52 PM »

Quote from: KoppoKick on October 29, 2011, 10:04:46 AM

Really wish I was up early watching that one. 8 goals? Nice. Too bad ESPN won't replay it

It should be on ESPN3, since they seem to put up all the games they show on there. I didn't see it, but it sounds like a crazy mess of a game.

Havok816 · « **Reply #173 on:** October 30, 2011, 03:32:47 PM »

The MLS Playoffs are underway. Red Bulls beat Dallas, Colorado over Columbus in the wildcard games.

Salt Lake hosted Seattle, beating them 3-0 in the first leg last night. LA @ NYRB, SKC @ Colorado and Houston @ Philly today with the return legs on Wednesday and Thursday.

End of the first half, LA is leading NY 1-0.

Havok816 · « **Reply #174 on:** October 30, 2011, 07:27:22 PM »

LA won 1-0, Houston won 2-1. The finish to the LA/NY game was wild, as a fight broke out after the final whistle. Rafa Marquez(NY) and Juninho(LA) were given red cards as a result. Houston and Philly was the better game, with a lot of good chances from both teams.

Sporting Kansas City is up next. I Believe That We Will Win!