Author Topic: The Official World Cup 2010 Thread (Read 75572 times)

Powerslave · « **Reply #120 on:** June 12, 2010, 05:43:38 PM »

Beckham is assistant coach.

T234 · « **Reply #121 on:** June 12, 2010, 05:45:35 PM »

I slept right through just about the whole fucking game. When I found out it was a tie, I smoked a bowl in celebration.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #122 on:** June 12, 2010, 06:26:25 PM »

America beats England, 1-1

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #123 on:** June 12, 2010, 06:50:34 PM »

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #124 on:** June 12, 2010, 06:52:37 PM »

Even in fake European sports, we're still the best. How's that Euro doing, bitches?

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #125 on:** June 12, 2010, 06:58:32 PM »

Quote from: Himuro on June 12, 2010, 04:44:58 PM

Watched the match with my family. Reactions from the people who never watched a soccer game before this:

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Stoney Mason · « **Reply #126 on:** June 12, 2010, 07:02:48 PM »

On a serious note I did watch the game. Probably the first full soccer game I've ever seen in my life.

Not knowing anything about the sport or soccer strategy in general, it seemed like England was the better team and they were constantly down there in scoring range but they just couldn't convert. The American goal seemed especially lucky.

brob · « **Reply #127 on:** June 12, 2010, 08:49:23 PM »

Just got back. drunk. upset. all these emotions.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #128 on:** June 13, 2010, 12:19:20 AM »

USA USA USA

I played soccer in high school after some guys on the team dared me to. Way harder than basketball; good lord doing suicides on a soccer field fffuu. Today I'm not some big fan of the game but I respect the sport.

Raban · « **Reply #129 on:** June 13, 2010, 02:02:59 AM »

I don't even like football and today's game was amazing to watch. The US goalie must be on crack or something.

Powerslave · « **Reply #130 on:** June 13, 2010, 08:05:39 AM »

Quote from: startselect on June 13, 2010, 02:02:59 AM

I don't even like football and today's game was amazing to watch. The US goalie must be on crack or something.

You called it football

Skidmark · « **Reply #131 on:** June 13, 2010, 09:10:56 AM »

Another goalkeeper fuck up goal.

WrikaWrek · « **Reply #132 on:** June 13, 2010, 09:20:30 AM »

Goddamn nigros are ruining the WC

Skidmark · « **Reply #133 on:** June 13, 2010, 09:39:45 AM »

I was hoping the match would end with a tie. I think USA and England still have a chance of making it through to the round of 16.

Tristam · « **Reply #134 on:** June 13, 2010, 09:43:30 AM »

Quote from: Mandark on June 12, 2010, 12:17:55 AM

Italian Americans become ostentatiously, obnoxiously Italian every four years during the World Cup. Then new episodes of Jersey Shore come out and suddenly they're just white people again.

Same applies to Italian Canadians. See no further than GAF's ForzaItalia and Manics.

Italy aren't very good this year though. I'd love to see them knocked out of the group stages, but that's doubtful.

Skidmark · « **Reply #135 on:** June 13, 2010, 09:51:44 AM »

Serbia vs Ghana is going to be great match. I am cheering for Ghana 2-0.

cool breeze · « **Reply #136 on:** June 13, 2010, 10:01:37 AM »

Quote from: WrikaWrek on June 13, 2010, 09:20:30 AM

Goddamn nigros are ruining the WC

If you're talking about the constant vuvuzela noise, yeah, it is ridiculously annoying. It sounds like a bee invasion.

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Skidmark · « **Reply #137 on:** June 13, 2010, 11:39:39 AM »

Come on now !!

Skidmark · « **Reply #138 on:** June 13, 2010, 11:40:48 AM »

YESSSS!!

Akala · « **Reply #139 on:** June 13, 2010, 12:02:38 PM »

Quote from: Kosma on June 13, 2010, 11:07:31 AM

So far all teams that have played weren't impressive. Still waiting for the first contender for the cup to stand up.

the first games are usually like that, no one wants to try to be overzealous and dig themselves a hole. doesn't really kick until the second set of group games. then again, a lot of good teams have yet to play.

anyway, good for Ghana! Bring on Germany and the Aussies.

Skidmark · « **Reply #140 on:** June 13, 2010, 12:30:25 PM »

Not really sure who to cheer for on this one but I think Germany is going to win. Anything but a draw or a goalkeeper fuck up.

Fortus · « **Reply #141 on:** June 13, 2010, 12:51:16 PM »

Quote from: dcharlie on June 13, 2010, 10:49:36 AM

England as a team were shite - again. Green's mistake wouldn't have mattered if we'd not played like a bunch of utter donkeys.

Usual reaction from the press "bu bu bu we would have won if Green hadn't cocked up" - lol, we were devoid of ideas and people simply didn't perform.

I'll agree that England didn't impress but I'd wait 'til they've played their other group matchs before completely writing them off. I really don't see them playing in the final but if Lampard catchs fire I can see them reaching the quarters or possibly even the semis depending on the bracketing.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #142 on:** June 13, 2010, 01:45:27 PM »

Lampard scoring one goal this time would be "catching fire".

WrikaWrek · « **Reply #143 on:** June 13, 2010, 01:58:34 PM »

Quote from: Linkzg on June 13, 2010, 10:01:37 AM

Quote from: WrikaWrek on June 13, 2010, 09:20:30 AM
Goddamn nigros are ruining the WC

If you're talking about the constant vuvuzela noise, yeah, it is ridiculously annoying. It sounds like a bee invasion.
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Of course, the vuvuzelas are the problem.

Skidmark · « **Reply #144 on:** June 13, 2010, 02:30:57 PM »

Does anybody have a link to an English commentary?

brawndolicious · « **Reply #145 on:** June 13, 2010, 02:32:05 PM »

I'm guessing that Germany's going to win by 2 points.

Skidmark · « **Reply #146 on:** June 13, 2010, 02:38:37 PM »

Good start.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #147 on:** June 13, 2010, 02:44:28 PM »

Skidmark · « **Reply #148 on:** June 13, 2010, 02:47:56 PM »

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #149 on:** June 13, 2010, 02:49:22 PM »

Quote from: Stoney Mason on June 13, 2010, 02:44:28 PM

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brawndolicious · « **Reply #150 on:** June 13, 2010, 02:58:26 PM »

Quote from: Skidmark on June 13, 2010, 02:38:37 PM

Good start.

Not even halftime yet and my prediction is right.

Akala · « **Reply #151 on:** June 13, 2010, 03:35:34 PM »

Germany putting on a clinic.

Fresh Prince · « **Reply #152 on:** June 13, 2010, 03:49:16 PM »

That's it I'm going for Holland now.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #153 on:** June 13, 2010, 03:57:14 PM »

Germany is a fucking beast.

Fortus · « **Reply #154 on:** June 13, 2010, 04:09:39 PM »

Quote from: Smooth Groove on June 13, 2010, 01:45:27 PM

Lampard scoring one goal this time would be "catching fire".

Yeah I should've phrased that better. I don't expect him to vie for the Golden Boot but he can step up and help control the flow of play on attack. Ball control, sharp distribution even the odd threatening run...he could really transform the side.

Fresh Prince · « **Reply #155 on:** June 13, 2010, 04:10:22 PM »

5-0 or 6-0?

brawndolicious · « **Reply #156 on:** June 13, 2010, 04:18:11 PM »

4-0 probably.

yep.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #157 on:** June 13, 2010, 04:51:20 PM »

Raban · « **Reply #158 on:** June 13, 2010, 04:52:48 PM »

Oh mylanta those krauts are fucking WILD. My Australian cousin is probably crying atm

TripleA · « **Reply #159 on:** June 13, 2010, 06:03:27 PM »

God I love football.

Poor Australia, the Germans were showing no mercy today

Italy tomorrow, can't wait

Bloodwake · « **Reply #160 on:** June 13, 2010, 06:16:02 PM »

Quote from: Stoney Mason on June 13, 2010, 04:51:20 PM

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That third picture =

brawndolicious · « **Reply #161 on:** June 13, 2010, 09:21:15 PM »

Australia doesn't have very good odds against Ghana and Serbia so I don't think they'll make it to the next group, especially with cahill out for the ghana game due to a red card. otoh, USA has to play against Algeria and Slovenia which are long-shots so I might cheer for the country I'm a citizen of.

cool breeze · « **Reply #162 on:** June 13, 2010, 11:06:20 PM »

Is there a place you can watch the games online? I was out and missed Germany vs Australia

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #163 on:** June 13, 2010, 11:26:39 PM »

Quote from: Linkzg on June 13, 2010, 11:06:20 PM

Is there a place you can watch the games online? I was out and missed Germany vs Australia

www.espn3.com

cool breeze · « **Reply #164 on:** June 13, 2010, 11:29:49 PM »

thanks

doesn't seem like the full match is up but just watching highlights, Germany killed.

Reb · « **Reply #165 on:** June 14, 2010, 05:49:10 AM »

Holland will be on in a bit, the whole company will be watching, should be fun.

Skidmark · « **Reply #166 on:** June 14, 2010, 06:22:27 AM »

Quote from: Rebiak on June 14, 2010, 05:49:10 AM

Holland will be on in a bit, the whole company will be watching, should be fun.

Holland vs Denmark is going to be interesting. I think I will cheer for the Danes although I have a feeling that they are going to get their asses kicked.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #167 on:** June 14, 2010, 07:00:28 AM »

fuck you Germans

Mandark · « **Reply #168 on:** June 14, 2010, 07:37:13 AM »

I wanted to post a Youtube video of all Bendtner's misses from a terrible game he played against Burnley this year, but amazingly nobody seems to have made one.

It still boggles me a bit that a striker -- whose entire purpose is to score goals -- can have goalscoring as a weakness and still be starting for his national team. Yeah, I know, Emile Heskey. But still.

Himu · « **Reply #169 on:** June 14, 2010, 08:51:47 AM »

lmao denmark gave Netherlands a point by putting the ball in their own goal

Himu · « **Reply #170 on:** June 14, 2010, 09:18:09 AM »

Yeah.

Denmark

Brehvolution · « **Reply #171 on:** June 14, 2010, 09:29:32 AM »

Whoever thought it was a good idea to pump the sound of a beehive into the stadium should be castrated.

Reb · « **Reply #172 on:** June 14, 2010, 09:30:24 AM »

A win is a win I guess.

Tristam · « **Reply #173 on:** June 14, 2010, 11:45:54 AM »

This one's for Mandark:

http://2010fifaworldcup.tumblr.com/post/696789590/conservatives-obamas-policies-are-the-world-cup

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Glenn Beck: “Barack Obama’s policies are the World Cup.” In an extensive rant on the June 11 Glenn Beck Program, Beck purported to explain how President Obama’s policies “are the World Cup” of “political thought.” Beck stated, “It doesn’t matter how you try to sell it to us, it doesn’t matter how many celebrities you get, it doesn’t matter how many bars open early, it doesn’t matter how many beer commercials they run, we don’t want the World Cup, we don’t like the World Cup, we don’t like soccer, we want nothing to do with it.” Beck stated that likewise, “the rest of the world likes Barack Obama’s policies, we do not.”

Beck added “those who like the World Cup … they’re the most likely to riot,” commenting that by contrast, “I haven’t seen the baseball riots.” He later said of soccer, “I hate it so much, probably because the rest of the world likes it so much, and they riot over it, and they continually try to jam it down our throat.”

G. Gordon Liddy: “Whatever happened to American exceptionalism?” Discussing soccer’s popularity in the U.S. on his June 10 program, G. Gordon Liddy asked, “Whatever happened to American exceptionalism?” Liddy noted that “this game … originated with the South American Indians and instead of a ball, they used to use the head, the decapitated head, of an enemy warrior.”

More good old fashioned racism at the link.

EDIT: I just noticed that, since the health care bill debate, "jam it down our throat" has become something of an obligatory phrase for any conservative railing against vast liberal conspiracies.

Lone · « **Reply #174 on:** June 14, 2010, 12:53:34 PM »

BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRPPPPPPPPP

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #175 on:** June 14, 2010, 01:22:35 PM »

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G. Gordon Liddy asked, “Whatever happened to American exceptionalism?” Liddy noted that “this game … originated with the South American Indians and instead of a ball, they used to use the head, the decapitated head, of an enemy warrior.”

doesn't he mean basketball?

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #176 on:** June 14, 2010, 03:17:38 PM »

Italy

The rain is really bugging them, should have forgone the mascara

bud · « **Reply #177 on:** June 14, 2010, 03:35:12 PM »

and the only way to equalize is by subbing your goalkeeper

Skidmark · « **Reply #178 on:** June 14, 2010, 03:44:40 PM »

Quote from: Himuro on June 14, 2010, 08:51:47 AM

lmao denmark gave Netherlands a point by putting the ball in their own goal

If you win a match you get 3 points, a draw gives 1 point to each team and a loss gives 0 points.
The 2 teams (of 4 teams) with the highest points in a group (8 groups) continues to the next round.

Skidmark · « **Reply #179 on:** June 14, 2010, 03:49:34 PM »

NICE!!

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Author Topic: The Official World Cup 2010 Thread (Read 75572 times)