Rowand44 Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jun 26, 2014 -> 01:08 PM) A lot of people that were homers. You have to look at the international view point, imo, or the betting view points, which tend to be much better indicators. My comment was actually directly based on the betting pov. I think Portugal was maybe a few percentage points more likely to get out of the group but it really wasn't that much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Jun 26, 2014 -> 11:10 AM) My comment was actually directly based on the betting pov. I think Portugal was maybe a few percentage points more likely to get out of the group but it really wasn't that much. I think that skews Ghana downward, as US / Portugal have a much stronger following internationally (and more international respect) but agree. The reason this group was one of the toughest was the depth and strength of all three of this teams. These teams could have made it out of almost any other bracket, but aren't moving forward. There were some brackets where the 3rd and 4th teams were both hot garbage, imo. CONCA has done very well, which is something we should all be proud of as it adds more respect / credibility to our region / contingent. Now lets move forward!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexSoxFan#1 Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Jun 26, 2014 -> 12:55 PM) So I know nothing about soccer, but on a scale of 1-10, how surprising is it that the US advanced? 1 being not at all, 10 being shocked beyond belief. A 6? 7? I think the US crowd underrates Team USA, the elite teams like the Netherlands, Germany or Argentina don't roll over Team USA anymore. Are those teams a tier above? Yes but the gap is getting smaller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 QUOTE (MexSoxFan#1 @ Jun 26, 2014 -> 01:06 PM) Lol, you do know there are well off Mexicans that live in Mexico, right. Typical 'murrican comment, SMH. There are ? That's shocking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 (edited) 1) What the hell was that Bradley? Way too many loose passes all over the field, which caused me to cringe every time the ball came to you...waiting for a breakout the other direction. 2) More Yedlin please. 3) Germany was clearly the better team...dominated every statistical category and we're fortunate Loew stepped on the brakes after Mueller scored or we easily could have been knocked out by that +2 goal differential with Ghana. An assist goes to Boateng/Appiah or Muntari/GFA for messing up their team chemistry completely the last couple of days. 4) Happy for Klinsmann being validated a bit (despite the last second Portugal goal)...it would have been amazing to get to face Russia/Algeria and then France (probably) to get to the Final 4, and done wonders for soccer in America, but we'll just have to do our best to knock off Belgium and Edens Hazard (one of the coolest tourney names). Obviously, we won't be favored against Belgium, so that might work to our advantage to continue to play the underdog role that fits this team's mindset so well...compared to being expected by lots of Americans to beat Russia/Algeria. Well, that's the positive spin. 5) Seems like the US didn't have a legit shot at goal until the two chances in the last 2-3 minutes. That offensive effort was garbage. Seems like they just had a really hard time controlling the ball and making simple passes....granted, the weather was a factor, but it didn't seem to affect Germany as much as the US. Edited June 26, 2014 by caulfield12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTruth05 Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jun 26, 2014 -> 01:22 PM) 1) What the hell was that Bradley? Way too many loose passes all over the field, but I cringed every time the ball came to you. 2) More Yedlin please. 3) Germany was clearly the better team...dominated every statistical category and we're fortunate Loew stepped on the brakes after Mueller scored or we easily could have been knocked out by that +2 goal differential with Ghana. An assist goes to Boateng/Appiah or Muntari/GFA for messing up their team chemistry completely the last couple of days. 4) Happy for Klinsmann being validated a bit (despite the last second Portugal goal)...it would have been amazing to get to face Russia/Algeria and then France (probably) to get to the Final 4, and done wonders for soccer in America, but we'll just have to do our best to knock off Belgium and Edens Hazard (one of the coolest tourney names). Obviously, we don't be favored against Belgium, so that might work to our advantage to continue to play the underdog role that fits this team's mindset so well...compared to being expected by lots of Americans to beat Russia/Algeria. Well, that's the positive spin. 5) Seems like the US didn't have a legit shot at goal until the two chances in the last 2-3 minutes. That offensive effort was garbage. Seems like they just had a really hard time controlling the ball and making simple passes....granted, the weather was a factor, but it didn't seem to affect Germany as much as the US. Germany was a better team plain and simple. Conditions were bad and every player, including some on the German side, didn't look top notch. USA still would have advance even by losing 2 or 3 nothing because Ghana lost and Portugal needed more than 2 goals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexSoxFan#1 Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 BTW, the US will beat Belgium or Korea in the next round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTruth05 Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 QUOTE (MexSoxFan#1 @ Jun 26, 2014 -> 01:27 PM) BTW, the US will beat Belgium or Korea in the next round. Korea yes. Belgium is really a toss up, it will be a tight game. IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan99 Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 QUOTE (MexSoxFan#1 @ Jun 26, 2014 -> 01:27 PM) BTW, the US will beat Belgium or Korea in the next round. The USA can only play Belgium or Algeria. And it is really unlikely that the US will play Alegeria because that would require South Korea to beat Belgium and Alegeria to beat Russia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexSoxFan#1 Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 QUOTE (TheTruth05 @ Jun 26, 2014 -> 01:28 PM) Korea yes. Belgium is really a toss up, it will be a tight game. IMO As a fan of El Tri, I'd take playing Belgium over the Netherlands a million times over. The US will beat them, stop underrating them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTruth05 Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 QUOTE (MexSoxFan#1 @ Jun 26, 2014 -> 01:33 PM) As a fan of El Tri, I'd take playing Belgium over the Netherlands a million times over. The US will beat them, stop underrating them Lol I'm a Tri fan as well , let's pull the upset Sunday. But USA is great, and I honestly do think they would get past Belgium I just don't think it will be easy at all, that screams extra time to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTruth05 Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 (edited) These last 2 group games are a snore fest, only possible story was Algeria challenging Belgium for the #1 spot in the group but they're losing 1-0 to Russia in the 2nd Half. These Saturday games are gonna be great,can't wait. Edited June 26, 2014 by TheTruth05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 If Algeria and South Korea win, the US will play Algeria next week. I'd much rather have that than Belgium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigHurt3515 Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Algeria just tied it up and Beligum is playing with 10 men. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Algeria ties it. Keep going. Korea's got a one man advantage, they have to score at least once right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Some asshole is pointing a laser at the Russian goalie... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 South Korea is attacking. I think they'll get one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenryan Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Lol at Russia. What an embarrassing tournament. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan99 Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 QUOTE (zenryan @ Jun 26, 2014 -> 04:54 PM) Lol at Russia. What an embarrassing tournament. They were pathetic. Just a remarkable lack of skill in the final third for them during the tournament. Their crosses and corners today were jokes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Its officially Belgium on Tuesday, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jun 26, 2014 -> 05:19 PM) Its officially Belgium on Tuesday, right? Yes sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 QUOTE (zenryan @ Jun 26, 2014 -> 03:54 PM) Lol at Russia. What an embarrassing tournament. They better figure out a way to throw money at the problem and not have such an embarassing effort on their home field/s in 2018. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenryan Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 QUOTE (chw42 @ Jun 26, 2014 -> 05:19 PM) Some asshole is pointing a laser at the Russian goalie... is it a laser or a light from cameras? b/c that same green laser is at a lot of different games Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 QUOTE (zenryan @ Jun 26, 2014 -> 10:24 PM) is it a laser or a light from cameras? b/c that same green laser is at a lot of different games Pretty sure it was a fan with a green laser. http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/foot...d6322fa2e413342 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Belgium has the talent to win the whole damn thing so Tuesday will be tough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.