USA vs Germany

Gunpowder · Post by **Gunpowder** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 11:54 am

govmentchedda wrote:
Gunpowder wrote:
govmentchedda wrote:I like the set up. Jurgen's gotten it right in the first two games, I've got faith in his set up this time.

If you had to buy a US jersey right now, whose name would you put on the back? Based on this WC, I think I'd go with Jones 13.

I like Jones, I'd also consider Beasley and Dempsey cuz they are bosses.
Agreed on their bossness, but choosing Beasley is choosing someone who won't be here in 2 years, much less 4. Although, with jerseys changing every year, that doesn't really matter.

Ahhh, I see what you meant. I have a Mel Blount jersey, so I kind of like the idea of a guy who can't like fuck around and ruin your jersey in the future.

Post by **brian** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 11:54 am

sancarlos wrote:If our game ends 0-0, do the conspiracy theorists come out, saying the fix was in?

Maybe. If so, fuck 'em.

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 11:54 am

cerrano wrote:if you asked me before the match, i would have signed up for a draw at ht. but i don't think jones will be able to continue covering as much ground as he has.

My thoughts as well. He's really pushing forward a lot.

My subs predictions: Brooks (maybe Cameron) for Omar, Mix for Jones (late), and Bedoya for Davis. Notwithstanding injuries.

Gunpowder · Post by **Gunpowder** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 11:55 am

"That guy is wide open, pass it to him!" - Me, yelling at the TV, before I realize I know nothing about soccer and it doesn't work that way

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 11:55 am

sancarlos wrote:
brian wrote:
brian wrote:Semi-realistic best case scenario I'm hoping for tomorrow. We play to a scoreless first half and Portugal goes up early 1-0 at Ghana. In that scenario, I probably won't have a heart attack in the second half at least.
Welp, I got my wish. I don't feel much better though.
Yeah, I was just going to note that. Not best-case, but pretty good. Looking good for us, so far...

If our game ends 0-0, do the conspiracy theorists come out, saying the fix was in?

The betting sites still don't believe it. they're offering 3.30 right now for a scoreless draw.

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 11:56 am

Gunpowder wrote:

Ahhh, I see what you meant. I have a Mel Blount jersey, so I kind of like the idea of a guy who can't like fuck around and ruin your jersey in the future.

Good point. Going into the WC, I would have bought a Bradley, after 2.5 games, not so much.

Post by **brian** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 11:56 am

I wore my old school (2004-ish) Beasley jersey to the bar on Sunday for the Portugal game. I love that thing.

howard · Post by **howard** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 11:57 am

USA players seem to me to be tackling aggressively (and cleanly). (Or am I off base and know nothing?)

Also, if the match remains scoreless deep into the 2nd, do both sides settle back in the last 20 minutes as gentlemen?

P.D.X. · Post by **P.D.X.** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 11:57 am

I've never rooted for nothing to happen so hard.

Post by **brian** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 11:58 am

Hopefully Portugal comes out and gets a quick goal to start the second half. I'll sweat three Ghanaian goals or three German goals gladly.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 12:00 pm

govmentchedda wrote:
Gunpowder wrote:

Ahhh, I see what you meant. I have a Mel Blount jersey, so I kind of like the idea of a guy who can't like fuck around and ruin your jersey in the future.
Good point. Going into the WC, I would have bought a Bradley, after 2.5 games, not so much.

Yeah, I bought an Altidore, and when that didn't fit, I bought a Bradley. Never buying a name on a US jersey again.

Sancarlos, both teams are clearly going for it. We'll see if tat changes if it is tied in the 80th, especially if Ghana is winning.

Post by **brian** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 12:00 pm

howard wrote:USA players seem to me to be tackling aggressively (and cleanly). (Or am I off base and know nothing?)

Also, if the match remains scoreless deep into the 2nd, do both sides settle back in the last 20 minutes as gentlemen?

For the last 10-15 minutes, quite possibly. But the US has to sweat at least 30 more minutes of attacking I'm sure.

HaulCitgo · Post by **HaulCitgo** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 12:01 pm

2-1 and 0-1 Germany does what? Germans have to back off after the winner.

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 12:04 pm

P.D.X. wrote:I've never rooted for nothing to happen so hard.

Soccer's boring.

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oh oh Klose is on to start the 2nd half.

Gunpowder · Post by **Gunpowder** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 12:06 pm

"Omar Gonzalez doing anything he can to get him off" - ooook

Without Gonzalez though this may be a 3-0 game

BSF21 · Post by **BSF21** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 12:09 pm

Gunpowder wrote:"Omar Gonzalez doing anything he can to get him off" - ooook

Without Gonzalez though this may be a 3-0 game

He seems to be everywhere.

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 12:13 pm

BSF21 · Post by **BSF21** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 12:13 pm

Howard made such a great save there too, just nothing you can do on the rebound.

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 12:14 pm

Come on Ronaldo!

Post by **brian** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 12:15 pm

govmentchedda wrote:FUCK

Fuck, Ghana gets a goal. One more for them and we're out. Fucking Ghana

howard · Post by **howard** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 12:16 pm

Big Ronaldo fan here.

Post by **brian** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 12:17 pm

I switched over to Ghana-Portugal. Looks like that game is going to have more to do on if we go through.

Post by **brian** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 12:18 pm

And so for the first time in my life, I'm rooting for Ronaldo.

howard · Post by **howard** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 12:18 pm

Generous of the ref not to yellow Bedoya there

Post by **brian** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 12:19 pm

And for those of you guys who do not have multiple screens going, Portugal does NOT look invested in this game at all.

howard · Post by **howard** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 12:20 pm

Would've preferred the 'play on' last half instead of there.

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 12:21 pm

I'm not very impressed with Sir Ian today.

Gunpowder · Post by **Gunpowder** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 12:23 pm

Are they going to get a red if they keep fucking around like this?

howard · Post by **howard** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 12:28 pm

Hey, an attack!

howard · Post by **howard** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 12:31 pm

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BSF21 · Post by **BSF21** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 12:33 pm

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govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 12:37 pm

Nuts out in the Ghana game. Well, underwear covered nuts anyway.

Post by **brian** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 12:37 pm

Portugal just kind of standing around now. THIS WILL NOT END WELL!

Post by **brian** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 12:38 pm

RONALDO!!!!!!!!!!

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 12:38 pm

gooooooooooooooooooool Ronaldo.

Nail in the coffin.

Post by **brian** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 12:38 pm

GOAL PORTUGAL!

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 12:38 pm

CR7, you glorious bastard!!!!

howard · Post by **howard** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 12:38 pm

RONALLLLDDDDDOOOOOOO!!!!!!

That is the shirt I am getting

BSF21 · Post by **BSF21** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 12:38 pm

howard wrote:Big Ronaldo fan here.

^

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 12:39 pm

Easy fucking goal for him. Keeper cleared it right to him, just near the penalty spot.