Backwoods Presbyterian
Puritanboard Amanuensis
The U.S. has a real good shot to get to the semi-finals. They certainly have winnable games vs. Ghana and Uruguay/South Korea.
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Maybe we can get Spain out of it tomorrow.
Yes, Europe is really doing splendidly, isn't she!
That face painting thing is a carry over from fans of NFL American football. I just wish they wouldn't paint the Stars and Stripes on their faces. I also wish Olympic athletes would quite draping themselves in the flag. It is a desecration! Don't they know their Flag Code? I guess not. You can take the boy out of the Scouts but you can't take the Scout out of the boy.
I have spent time in both Argentina and Honduras. Behind the USA they are my favourite teams. I have watched major games in both countries, too. The fans there are great. I was in Honduras in October when USA beat Honduras. It was somewhat eery to go outside after the match and hear a complete nation in stunned silence.
I had been wondering how you were doing over there. Thanks for the update.
The U.S. has a real good shot to get to the semi-finals. They certainly have winnable games vs. Ghana and Uruguay/South Korea.
I watch more than my fair share of EPL games here in the U.S. and the EPL has just as many shankapotomous shots as any other league (especially since the top 4 are filled with foreigners).
Beckham has been a massive failure in America by the way. As an aside I'd put MLS level with any Championship side as far as talent and quality go.
so sad. Good think I was all about Mexico anyway.
If the Dutch can tighten up their central defense I think they can do well. Brazil has not really had a competitive match the whole tournament (the game with Portugal was a "let's not get anyone hurt" game that I would not call a competitive match.
Yeah I am predicting a Brazil-Portugal Final at this stage.
I hate Argentina - mostly because of the "Hand of G-d" pass. Ugh. They're actually the only L.A. country I won't cheer for.
I would not mind that rule.
I hate Argentina - mostly because of the "Hand of G-d" pass. Ugh. They're actually the only L.A. country I won't cheer for.
That wasn't a pass, Kathleen, it was a goal.
Much like Germany's goal defense . . .
I would not mind that rule.
it's one thing for a weak team to try to rag the puck for 120 minutes in this round, praying to get to penalty kicks, quite another for both teams to refuse to cross midfield with authority and intent.
Chile would not have been blamed for this maneuver, but they can't resist attacking and end up with another 3.5 or so goal loss to Brazil.
They gain my admiration though.
The junior varsity match is over, on to the real game, beautiful football and Little Portugal ready to erupt a mile south of my condo.
by the way, Uruguay is not a soft touch, Forlan is one of the best on the planet, an underhyped game for one with his skill.
Yeah I am predicting a Brazil-Portugal Final at this stage.
If the Dutch can tighten up their central defense I think they can do well. Brazil has not really had a competitive match the whole tournament (the game with Portugal was a "let's not get anyone hurt" game that I would not call a competitive match.
Holland will likely again lose out to the World Cup Champion.
I hate Argentina - mostly because of the "Hand of G-d" pass. Ugh. They're actually the only L.A. country I won't cheer for.
¡Viva la Argentina! I still love to recall Maradona in his prime.
Yeah I am predicting a Brazil-Portugal Final at this stage.
Looks like predictions are wrong again, Portugal is out.
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If the Dutch can tighten up their central defense I think they can do well. Brazil has not really had a competitive match the whole tournament (the game with Portugal was a "let's not get anyone hurt" game that I would not call a competitive match.
Holland will likely again lose out to the World Cup Champion.
From what I remember the Dutch have a bad history with Brazil.
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I hate Argentina - mostly because of the "Hand of G-d" pass. Ugh. They're actually the only L.A. country I won't cheer for.
I was expecting a response similar to this...what do you think about Uruguay though?
It is disappointing though because I feel like Mexico vs Argentina game, Mexico had the best squad I've seen in a while. I think they played well this World Cup, it's a shame bad calls maybe costing teams wins.
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¡Viva la Argentina! I still love to recall Maradona in his prime.
probably the best I'll see in my lifetime, especially for his years with Napoli.
At first, i thought the MARS on his jersey meant the planet he came from.
Yeah I am predicting a Brazil-Portugal Final at this stage.
I was expecting a response similar to this...what do you think about Uruguay though?