Author Topic: World Cup 2014 (Read 6070 times)

Havok816 · « **on:** June 11, 2014, 08:08:44 PM »

Less than a day until the opening game of the World Cup. 2010 was an amazing tournament and this one looks like it could be even better. Really wish the old boards hadn't died, because Koppo and I had an epic live commentary of the last one. The Dempsey goal nearly killed us.

Havok816 · « **Reply #1 on:** June 11, 2014, 08:15:27 PM »

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DALDkkXodRU

KoppoKick · « **Reply #2 on:** June 12, 2014, 06:43:06 PM »

Wasn't it the Donovan goal? Landon's goal against Algeria is one of the top sports moments of my lifetime. I really wish Landon was on the team for 2014.

Brazil opened with a somewhat controversial win over Croatia. Total flop led to a PK that Brazil converted (Croatia's keeper had 2 hands on the ball and still couldn't save it) to go ahead 2-1 in the final 20 minutes.

I created a group on Yahoo if anyone is interested.

http://us.wc.fantasysports.yahoo.com/

Group ID: 53150
Password: Winteriscoming

Havok816 · « **Reply #3 on:** June 13, 2014, 09:49:07 AM »

Yeah, I meant Donovan's goal.

Opening game was weird, but I don't think Croatia has a lot of room to complain. Corluka should have been sent off for the tackle a few minutes before the PK.

Havok816 · « **Reply #4 on:** June 13, 2014, 04:41:34 PM »

About 6 minutes left in the Spain vs Netherlands game. If the score stays the same, Spain will have a -4 goal differential. Holy crap.

Chus-Kay · « **Reply #5 on:** June 13, 2014, 05:03:51 PM »

im starting to hate the world cup. there are co-workers on their computers watching it instead of working. in fact, there's a group of them that are just sitting around one person's computer together. and they are cheering, booing, grunting, etc. fucking annoying. fuck you world cup for multiplying the the number of annoying people i work with.

also, go usa.

KoppoKick · « **Reply #6 on:** June 14, 2014, 05:04:53 PM »

This is the World Cup that CONCACAF earns the world's respect.

Havok816 · « **Reply #7 on:** June 14, 2014, 08:15:14 PM »

Fucking Costa Rica is in first place in one of the groups of death. What the hell is going on?! Heard it was really good. Not quite as insane as the Netherlands curb-stomping Spain yesterday. I love the World Cup.

KoppoKick · « **Reply #8 on:** June 15, 2014, 02:04:51 PM »

Fantastic ending to Swiss/Ecuador. Nice job by the ref to play the advantage.

Havok816 · « **Reply #9 on:** June 15, 2014, 11:02:11 PM »

Haven't seen/heard much about the games today.

Managed to get off work for all three US group games. Heading to downtown KC tomorrow for a whole day of game watching. Didn't do it last time and I've been kicking myself ever since.

KoppoKick · « **Reply #10 on:** June 15, 2014, 11:13:22 PM »

France completely dominated Honduras. Honduras didn't even play football the first 45. When Honduras was reduced to 10 men, it was easy. Benzema nearly had a hat trick.

Argentina got a tough test from Bosnia & Herzegovina. Argentina was really cautious before opening up a bit more in the second half. Messi had a Messi-like goal.

I am reading that US/Ghana will be played in a rainstorm. I would have to think that favors the US a little bit to slow down the pitch?

KoppoKick · « **Reply #11 on:** June 16, 2014, 12:39:38 PM »

Germany/Portugal is going perfectly from a U.S. perspective.

Germans steamrolling in the 1st Half. Portugal down to 10 men after Pepe was sent off.

KoppoKick · « **Reply #12 on:** June 16, 2014, 06:03:13 PM »

Dempsey! 30 seconds in.

EDGECRUSHER · « **Reply #13 on:** June 16, 2014, 07:43:14 PM »

Dempsey with a broken nose from a huge flying kick.

BlackLight · « **Reply #14 on:** June 16, 2014, 08:00:22 PM »

Quote from: KoppoKick on June 16, 2014, 12:39:38 PM

Germany/Portugal is going perfectly from a U.S. perspective.

Germans steamrolling in the 1st Half. Portugal down to 10 men after Pepe was sent off.

Why is Germany beating Portugal good for the U.S.?

EDGECRUSHER · « **Reply #15 on:** June 16, 2014, 08:03:15 PM »

Because Germany is going to beat everyone because they are Germany. So, if Portugal pulled off an upset, it would essentially mean that they would advance and the only way USA would advance is if they also beat Germany, which won't happen.

The huge goal differential helps greatly as well, not to mention that douchebag got a red card and is now out of the next game against USA. It's far from a slam dunk, but so far everything that needed to go right has except for Altidore's injury.

KoppoKick · « **Reply #16 on:** June 16, 2014, 08:13:35 PM »

Yep, ideal results today, aside from Altidore's injury which I am presuming will keep him out of the next two matches.

The US win and Portugal loss (especially the large margin of Portugal's defeat) ensures that the US can survive a loss to Portugal and still advance.

EDGECRUSHER · « **Reply #17 on:** June 16, 2014, 08:53:46 PM »

Well, if we lose to Portugal by say 2-1 and Portugal beats Ghana, that pretty much means we have to beat Germany. So, we are in a very good position, but we are still in trouble if we lose to Portugal. Very good shape if we get a draw, assuming Ghana doesn't shock Germany.

KoppoKick · « **Reply #18 on:** June 16, 2014, 09:45:57 PM »

Yes, losing to Portugal would require Ghana to beat the Portuguese. Then it would come down to whoever got their ass kicked by Germany the least can advance and play the Group H winner.

EDGECRUSHER · « **Reply #19 on:** June 16, 2014, 11:26:22 PM »

Hope the Arsenal German Trio don't screw up the US. Let me have my FA Cup victory lap until the season starts and Wenger says he couldn't find any takers for his $150 Million.

Havok816 · « **Reply #20 on:** June 17, 2014, 09:34:30 AM »

The reaction at the bar when Brooks scored the winner. Can't see just how much beer was being thrown around. It was crazy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EGboXXx32I

Havok816 · « **Reply #21 on:** June 17, 2014, 10:55:18 PM »

Probably the best player rankings from the USA game.

http://theshinguardian.com/2014/06/17/usa-vs-ghana-world-cup-match-ratings-and-much-more/

Havok816 · « **Reply #22 on:** June 18, 2014, 05:03:50 PM »

Spain has been eliminated. Crazy.

BlackLight · « **Reply #23 on:** June 21, 2014, 04:32:54 PM »

Ghana had the lead for a bit, but Germany just tied it up. Do we want Germany to win this?

EDGECRUSHER · « **Reply #24 on:** June 21, 2014, 06:00:15 PM »

Yeah, we wanted Germany to win because now it gets a bit messy. With the loss, Ghana would've been gone, meaning we only needed to stay ahead of Portugal. Now, Ghana still has hope and we may need to beat Portugal tomorrow instead of just tie. With the goal differential still in our favor, we are in good shape to advance with a tie, but you don't want to risk it.

You certainly don't want a situation where you have to defeat or tie Germany.

Author Topic: World Cup 2014 (Read 6070 times)

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