Author Topic: FIFA World Cup 2014 thread of GER bests ARG, Neuer wins Glove, Messi wins Ball (Read 182548 times)

Himu · « **Reply #300 on:** June 16, 2014, 11:29:02 AM »

Anyways, 3-2 Germany. I'm probably giving Portugal WAY too much room here.

ToxicAdam · « **Reply #301 on:** June 16, 2014, 11:31:35 AM »

Quote from: Premium Lager on June 16, 2014, 10:46:23 AM

Is it so uncommon to put yourself in the underdog or outsider position in the US?

I think it's more common for a coach to use public/media perception of your chances and use it as motivation. They call it 'bulletin board material'. In reference to a coach pinning some negative thoughts up on a wall for all to read.

So, maybe Klinnsman thought it would be more effective if it came from himself, instead of something from the American media which barely pays attention or has informed criticism.

Also, there's a bit of me that thinks he's trying to manage expectations just in case his team falls on it's face and loses 11-0 (over the course of 3 games) and people want his head because of the humiliation.

Himu · « **Reply #302 on:** June 16, 2014, 11:38:33 AM »

I'm not calling for us to be violent, but I'd watch and go to NFL games more often if I was allowed to sing that the Tennessee Titans are cunts with thousands of other people. The rivalries are there. The fan interaction is not.

brob · « **Reply #303 on:** June 16, 2014, 11:51:56 AM »

NATAL, Brazil -- Just four days ago, United States coach Jurgen Klinsmann raised eyebrows across the country when he said that his U.S. team winning this World Cup "is just not realistic."

But a day before the Americans open their tournament here against Ghana, he appeared to backtrack from that stance.

"I booked my flight after the final," Klinsmann said Sunday at the United States' pre-match press conference at Arena das Dunas in this coastal, northeastern city.

lmao

Himu · « **Reply #304 on:** June 16, 2014, 11:55:53 AM »

I think there is a schism. We USA soccer fans know it isn't unrealistic and anyone asking if USA will make it to the final is a distinguished mentally-challenged fellow. Then there's the average non-soccer loving American. I know we will lose. But I am hoping at least make it out of the group stage. Getting out of group stage is our most immediate goal. Fuck winning the cup, that's not gonna happen. I wanna see the USA survive this week and be in the final 16.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #305 on:** June 16, 2014, 11:56:50 AM »

Quote from: Esch on June 16, 2014, 11:34:05 AM

Quote from: Formerly Known As Himuro on June 16, 2014, 11:28:14 AM
Guys, to be fair, we are learning. In the USA, the idea of fans participating in sports is unheard of. All the leagues try to offer some entertainment. When you go to an NFL or NBA game there's always blaring shitty music like Welcome to the Jungle x 999999. Yes, they play it more than a Final Fantasy critical hit. During half time they have these stupid shows for DA WHOLE FAMILY like random people getting a try to shoot the ball. All the leagues except MLS, don't WANT you to participate in the game. They want to be family-friendly activities (tm) and to be as passive as possible. They want to go there, shut the fuck up, yell DE-FENSE because we are boring as shit, buy popcorn, and leave. Only MLS even allows that level of crowd interaction, and we need a big push.

You're right, the last time I went to a Cards game I heard Primetime playing

But you're on point with the rest of it. Personally I don't really have a problem with American sporting being friendly, especially for kids. Considering the overall level of violence and fuckery associated with rowdy sporting, I'd rather be polite.

Sounders FC do a really nice job of accommodating crazy chanting soccer fans while still being family friendly.

Himu · « **Reply #306 on:** June 16, 2014, 11:59:23 AM »

Quote from: Esch on June 16, 2014, 11:56:14 AM

Quote from: Formerly Known As Himuro on June 16, 2014, 11:38:33 AM
I'm not calling for us to be violent, but I'd watch and go to NFL games more often if I was allowed to sing that the Tennessee Titans are cunts with thousands of other people. The rivalries are there. The fan interaction is not.

I'm gonna be honest here; i just don't care about that shit. I go to my games/fights to have a nice view, eat terrible food and chill in my seat. I always thought I was just a dispassionate fan, but I suppose more Americans are like me than I thought. It's enough to wear the gear and cheer when appropriate for me.

I just wanna go and have a fun time.

a fun time for me at a sporting event is yelling my tits off. A big part of wrestling for me is fan interaction as well. Always have a blast at wrestling events. I prefer things that let you be a participant I guess. Why else pay all that money?! I can observe and be a regular spectator by just watching the game on tv. Going to a game should feel like an event to me, anyways.

Himu · « **Reply #307 on:** June 16, 2014, 12:11:35 PM »

Completely understandable in my book!

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #308 on:** June 16, 2014, 12:15:13 PM »

Is there a radio broadcast of the games? I'll be driving home from work during the USA-Ghana match.

ToxicAdam · « **Reply #309 on:** June 16, 2014, 12:17:56 PM »

It will be available on ESPNradio, I guess it just comes down to whether the local affiliates want to broadcast it or not.

Himu · « **Reply #310 on:** June 16, 2014, 12:31:24 PM »

I think ingot Germany game mixed up with another game. I have it set to 2-1 in my tips. I'm starting to wish I made it 3-1.

Fifstar · « **Reply #311 on:** June 16, 2014, 12:53:22 PM »

We're the better team and everything is going our way. Portugal have slim chances of coming back with a men less. I laughed so hard at Pepe getting that red card, so of a bitch, although for the game it would have been better if Portugal would have still 11 players.

Himu · « **Reply #312 on:** June 16, 2014, 12:56:49 PM »

This is fantastic news. We play Portgual after Ghana. I am really starting to think we can get out of group but we need to beat Ghana first!

Himu · « **Reply #313 on:** June 16, 2014, 01:07:36 PM »

Tough luck, Ronaldo. You only have one more World Cup left in you too.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #314 on:** June 16, 2014, 01:21:39 PM »

Quote from: ToxicAdam on June 16, 2014, 12:17:56 PM

It will be available on ESPNradio, I guess it just comes down to whether the local affiliates want to broadcast it or not.

I'm hoping the Seattle affiliate airs it. If not, I'll just stream it on my phone driving home.

ToxicAdam · « **Reply #315 on:** June 16, 2014, 01:25:48 PM »

I would think with your soccer fanbase up there , it would be a lock.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #316 on:** June 16, 2014, 01:26:31 PM »

Quote from: ToxicAdam on June 16, 2014, 01:25:48 PM

I would think with your soccer fanbase up there , it would be a lock.

You'd think so, but I can't find any confirmation either way.

Goddamn, Germany is slaughtering Portugal.

Mandark · « **Reply #317 on:** June 16, 2014, 01:34:55 PM »

Quote from: Formerly Known As Himuro on June 16, 2014, 11:55:53 AM

I think there is a schism. We USA soccer fans know it isn't unrealistic and anyone asking if USA will make it to the final is a distinguished mentally-challenged fellow. Then there's the average non-soccer loving American. I know we will lose. But I am hoping at least make it out of the group stage. Getting out of group stage is our most immediate goal. Fuck winning the cup, that's not gonna happen. I wanna see the USA survive this week and be in the final 16.

If you had been following soccer for more than five minutes, you'd realize that crazier things have happened.

Himu · « **Reply #318 on:** June 16, 2014, 01:38:31 PM »

Quote from: Mandark on June 16, 2014, 01:34:55 PM

Quote from: Formerly Known As Himuro on June 16, 2014, 11:55:53 AM
I think there is a schism. We USA soccer fans know it isn't unrealistic and anyone asking if USA will make it to the final is a distinguished mentally-challenged fellow. Then there's the average non-soccer loving American. I know we will lose. But I am hoping at least make it out of the group stage. Getting out of group stage is our most immediate goal. Fuck winning the cup, that's not gonna happen. I wanna see the USA survive this week and be in the final 16.

If you had been following soccer for more than five minutes, you'd realize that crazier things have happened.

1. I'm not saying it's crazy if it the usa would advance out of group stage

2. I don't think it's cool or cute to make fun of recent fans of a sport

3. who cares

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #319 on:** June 16, 2014, 01:39:28 PM »

Holy shit. 4-0.

Himu · « **Reply #320 on:** June 16, 2014, 01:43:20 PM »

Is that defense even trying?

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #321 on:** June 16, 2014, 01:46:09 PM »

This will be Portugal's worst defeat in World Cup history. Ouch.

Mandark · « **Reply #322 on:** June 16, 2014, 01:52:04 PM »

Quote from: Formerly Known As Himuro on June 16, 2014, 01:38:31 PM

2. I don't think it's cool or cute to make fun of recent fans of a sport

Himu, if you're going to go around calling non-fans "distinguished mentally-challenged fellows" and sticking your nose up at their sheep-like passivity, you should at least be ready to take a certain amount of needling yourself. C'mon now.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #323 on:** June 16, 2014, 02:53:49 PM »

Oh man this is so nice

Fucking Pepe out too

Spain wasn't crap in the first half, it was neck a neck! Also Spain and Germany are both favourites for the cup, Portugal is a B list underdog like Holland. So it's less an upset although the score is very high.

TEEEPO · « **Reply #324 on:** June 16, 2014, 03:22:01 PM »

TEEEPO · « **Reply #325 on:** June 16, 2014, 03:23:53 PM »

IF THE AYATOLLAH CAN'T HAVE IT, NO ONE CAN...

Kara · « **Reply #326 on:** June 16, 2014, 03:43:12 PM »

Last World Cup there was this silly merchandiser who sold hats that said I <3 [participatingcountryname] and I rue the day I didn't buy one for the DPRK.

I wonder if that merchandiser is doing the same thing for this World Cup, a I <3 Islamic Republic of Iran hat would be an almost acceptable substitute to the one I missed out on.

Fifstar · « **Reply #327 on:** June 16, 2014, 03:55:46 PM »

Quote from: Esch on June 16, 2014, 02:06:06 PM

Can't tell if that was more or less embarassing than Spain's loss.

Depends on your point of view. Spain is individually maybe the best team, they got beaten by one of the second row teams. With Germany against Portugal, like Lager said, the Underdog lost. Personally I'd say the difference in talent between Germany and Portugal is bigger than between Spain and the Netherlands. Portugal is a good team, but Germany was still the favourite by far.

On the other hand, Spain was equal to the Netherlands for at least one half and the big scoring difference was partly explained by a decision by the referee, a huge mistake by the spanish goalkeeper and individual errors in the spanish defence. Also the netherlands played fantastic in the second half. So the game ultimately wasn't a just a bad performance by Spain, but lots of things coming together.

In todays game, germany played good, but Portugal was awful the whole game through, they never had a chance to win this game and really had only one proper chance. So while they weren't supposed to win this game like spain was, the way they lost was more embarrasing too me.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #328 on:** June 16, 2014, 04:42:58 PM »

Has anyone watched nigeria iran?

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #329 on:** June 16, 2014, 04:44:18 PM »

Quote from: Premium Lager on June 16, 2014, 04:42:58 PM

Has anyone watched nigeria iran?

I was gonna listen to it at work, but then forgot.

CatsCatsCats · « **Reply #330 on:** June 16, 2014, 04:48:51 PM »

Saving my slacking off and staring at my phone time for the US game

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #331 on:** June 16, 2014, 04:51:08 PM »

I just knew the wc would have a game like this. Weve been lucky so far.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #332 on:** June 16, 2014, 05:01:17 PM »

Quote from: Exodust SoulBurn on June 16, 2014, 04:59:59 PM

Alright Americans, y'all ready?

YEAH!!!

In my car.

Steve Youngblood · « **Reply #333 on:** June 16, 2014, 05:02:39 PM »

Quote from: Exodust SoulBurn on June 16, 2014, 04:59:59 PM

Alright Americans, y'all ready?

Let's do this!

Himu · « **Reply #334 on:** June 16, 2014, 06:03:01 PM »

YESSSSSSSSS

bud · « **Reply #335 on:** June 16, 2014, 06:03:07 PM »

amazing start, haha.

TEEEPO · « **Reply #336 on:** June 16, 2014, 06:08:08 PM »

Your Stalker · « **Reply #337 on:** June 16, 2014, 06:21:48 PM »

Huff · « **Reply #338 on:** June 16, 2014, 06:22:37 PM »

welp had a nice run

Himu · « **Reply #339 on:** June 16, 2014, 06:24:23 PM »

My least favorite soccer player is Jozy Altidore.

Himu · « **Reply #340 on:** June 16, 2014, 06:33:56 PM »

FUCK GHANA

TEEEPO · « **Reply #341 on:** June 16, 2014, 06:36:41 PM »

HOW IS THAT NOT A RED?

Himu · « **Reply #342 on:** June 16, 2014, 06:43:07 PM »

Our passing % is going to be 1%

Himu · « **Reply #343 on:** June 16, 2014, 06:46:33 PM »

Quote from: TEEEPO on June 16, 2014, 06:36:41 PM

HOW IS THAT NOT A RED?

.

Your Stalker · « **Reply #344 on:** June 16, 2014, 06:47:54 PM »

thug life

Himu · « **Reply #345 on:** June 16, 2014, 06:49:38 PM »

FUCK.

GHANA.

Mandark · « **Reply #346 on:** June 16, 2014, 06:54:14 PM »

Would like to see Bradley do better.

Himu · « **Reply #347 on:** June 16, 2014, 06:54:27 PM »

Quote from: Esch on June 16, 2014, 06:48:06 PM

These dudes fouling the shit out of us

They about that life

CatsCatsCats · « **Reply #348 on:** June 16, 2014, 06:58:55 PM »

I'm new to soccer, are karate kicks to the face usually okay to do?

Himu · « **Reply #349 on:** June 16, 2014, 07:05:56 PM »

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #350 on:** June 16, 2014, 07:34:11 PM »

Missed the first 15 minutes since the town I work in is in a Verizon dead zone and the Seattle ESPN affiliate doesn't have the game on the radio.

Finally home to watch the end.
USA!!

brawndolicious · « **Reply #351 on:** June 16, 2014, 07:42:31 PM »

I tuned in during the second half, just waiting for something to happen.

Himu · « **Reply #352 on:** June 16, 2014, 07:42:54 PM »

9 minutes!!!!

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #353 on:** June 16, 2014, 07:43:47 PM »

Fuuuuuuck

Your Stalker · « **Reply #354 on:** June 16, 2014, 07:43:50 PM »

america fuck no :'(

Himu · « **Reply #355 on:** June 16, 2014, 07:43:51 PM »

Noooooo

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #356 on:** June 16, 2014, 07:44:44 PM »

well we had a good run guys

brawndolicious · « **Reply #357 on:** June 16, 2014, 07:44:53 PM »

Gooooooooaaaaaaaaaaaallll. First live one I've seen this world cup.

Steve Youngblood · « **Reply #358 on:** June 16, 2014, 07:46:17 PM »

Well, shit. Kind of felt like that was bound to happen, but we were so close to ninety minutes that I almost thought we were going to hold out.

brob · « **Reply #359 on:** June 16, 2014, 07:46:25 PM »

*birdman handrub*

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Author Topic: FIFA World Cup 2014 thread of GER bests ARG, Neuer wins Glove, Messi wins Ball (Read 182548 times)