Author Topic: FIFA World Cup 2014 thread of GER bests ARG, Neuer wins Glove, Messi wins Ball (Read 182525 times)

Himu · « **Reply #120 on:** June 01, 2014, 05:32:10 PM »

USA played well. No injuries. WOO!

Fifstar · « **Reply #121 on:** June 01, 2014, 05:51:27 PM »

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Himu · « **Reply #122 on:** June 01, 2014, 05:54:04 PM »

Anyone find a good fantasy football site for the WC

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DCharlieJP · « **Reply #124 on:** June 01, 2014, 09:10:24 PM »

yeah, i have USA as my dark horses for the tournament

USA players tend to have incredibly high levels of fitness and they've already shown they can hack it on the world stage
They also have Klinsmann at the helm which will mean a lot of attacking football

The question is whether they will be able to deal with teams that deliberately pack the middle and back and force a slower game (i expect a huge number of teams to do this in the heat), so the deeply technical teams will do very well

I still think that one of the big teams is going to get shocked - Chile could well upset that Spain / Netherlands group

Himu · « **Reply #125 on:** June 01, 2014, 09:14:42 PM »

There's definitely going to be a big shock. It's inevitable due to the climate.

Fifstar · « **Reply #126 on:** June 02, 2014, 03:44:39 AM »

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Momo · « **Reply #127 on:** June 02, 2014, 11:56:32 AM »

I backed Spain the last 16 years, I will do so again (except when they dont make it, then I back Italy)

Himu · « **Reply #128 on:** June 03, 2014, 02:17:10 PM »

They're so handsome

Mandark · « **Reply #129 on:** June 03, 2014, 08:09:04 PM »

I remember that whole World Cup run. The 3-0 lead that they clung on to for a 3-2 win, Portugal being a dark horse to go deep in the tournament (Figo and their "golden generation"), the South Koreans miming short-track speed skating after scoring, as revenge for an Apollo Ohno controversy basically nobody in the US remembered.

I went to RFK where they were showing the Germany-US quarterfinals game on the jumbotron. Fucking Oliver Khan.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #130 on:** June 07, 2014, 02:34:38 AM »

Fifa rankings are rubbish.

Ill be happy at the world cup as long as some small country lifts it that isnt Portugal.

Himu · « **Reply #131 on:** June 07, 2014, 02:56:20 AM »

Fuuuuuu I need football nowwww

Himu · « **Reply #132 on:** June 08, 2014, 12:38:00 PM »

Holy fuck

http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/public/article1420416.ece?CMP=OTH-gnws-standard-2014_06_08

headwalk · « **Reply #133 on:** June 08, 2014, 02:52:33 PM »

japan and to join the angloshpere in getting unceremoniously dumped in murder groups.

i'd say germany, but they're usually the ones doing the murdering. until the semis, of course.

Himu · « **Reply #134 on:** June 09, 2014, 08:20:22 PM »

TEEEPO · « **Reply #135 on:** June 10, 2014, 04:46:44 PM »

U-S-A

U-S-A

U-S-A

TEEEPO · « **Reply #136 on:** June 10, 2014, 05:28:18 PM »

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Himu · « **Reply #137 on:** June 11, 2014, 04:12:22 PM »

TOMORROW.

WHO'S READY?

I AM.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #138 on:** June 12, 2014, 02:22:20 AM »

IT BEGINS

magus · « **Reply #139 on:** June 12, 2014, 07:32:07 AM »

it's just not the same

CatsCatsCats · « **Reply #140 on:** June 12, 2014, 11:17:18 AM »

Hmmm if I take a late lunch I can catch some of the game at the bar

Steve Contra · « **Reply #141 on:** June 12, 2014, 11:49:56 AM »

Quote from: The Business on June 12, 2014, 10:41:02 AM

I would root for Croatia, but I don't even think Croatia is rooting for Croatia. Also:

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http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/11/upshot/world-cup-opinions-in-19-countries-likes-dislikes-predictions.html

God, the USA is a mess. We're the only country in the world that is both rooting against itself and has extraordinarily unrealistic hopes for its ability.

A quick look at the rest of the poll will give you the answer as to why USA is both rooting for itself and against itself.

Mandark · « **Reply #142 on:** June 12, 2014, 12:41:15 PM »

tbh, Japan saying England plays beautiful soccer is the weirdest answer in there.

Steve Contra · « **Reply #143 on:** June 12, 2014, 12:43:18 PM »

Quote from: Mandark on June 12, 2014, 12:41:15 PM

tbh, Japan saying England plays beautiful soccer is the weirdest answer in there.

That was an "anyone but Brazil" answer

Fifstar · « **Reply #144 on:** June 12, 2014, 01:08:10 PM »

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Himu · « **Reply #145 on:** June 12, 2014, 01:38:29 PM »

Quote from: Fifstar on June 12, 2014, 01:08:10 PM

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This site confuses the ever living fuck out of me. Regged and put in my data, but there's not a single option for looking at the group? NVM, found it.

But what's "tipping"? Just putting in what you think the score is?

TEEEPO · « **Reply #146 on:** June 12, 2014, 04:34:06 PM »

JOIN US U PLEBS

Himu · « **Reply #147 on:** June 12, 2014, 04:35:20 PM »

i'm dvr'ing i'd love to join but spoilers

Himu · « **Reply #148 on:** June 12, 2014, 04:36:41 PM »

Brazil loseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #149 on:** June 12, 2014, 04:39:38 PM »

Brazil tied it up, they're not gonna lose.

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But maybe! Wow, that would be awesome.

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Himu · « **Reply #150 on:** June 12, 2014, 04:47:55 PM »

CROATIA GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

TEEEPO · « **Reply #151 on:** June 12, 2014, 05:04:10 PM »

i thought spoilers and stuff

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #152 on:** June 12, 2014, 05:05:58 PM »

Quote from: The Business on June 12, 2014, 05:04:43 PM

Are we agreeing on no spoilers? I say if you are recording a game you should stay out of the thread.

Yeah. Stay away. This is live sports.

TEEEPO · « **Reply #153 on:** June 12, 2014, 05:20:09 PM »

we need more browns

the biz might as well be an honorary one

TEEEPO · « **Reply #154 on:** June 12, 2014, 05:33:48 PM »

soccer $:-\$

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #155 on:** June 12, 2014, 05:59:59 PM »

Fifa maffia always get what they want bro

Why do I even watch this game

Brehvolution · « **Reply #156 on:** June 12, 2014, 06:34:52 PM »

Steve Contra · « **Reply #157 on:** June 12, 2014, 06:36:28 PM »

Nobody does self loathing like English soccer fans.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #158 on:** June 12, 2014, 06:38:18 PM »

Quote from: Esch on June 12, 2014, 05:54:02 PM

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I'm glad this was the first thread I clicked upon getting home

Himu · « **Reply #159 on:** June 12, 2014, 11:46:25 PM »

Noooooo Brazil

Himu · « **Reply #160 on:** June 13, 2014, 12:31:09 AM »

Guys, given the way Brazil played this match, I think we can hope they don't even get past the final 16. If they play like this against some of the bigger teams? lol.

Assuming the refs don't pad them up a bit (which they will!).

Brazil has gone on to be the most hated team after today's match. Germans saying they will root for Italy if it means beating Brazil

The Bore vs Wrath

Himu · « **Reply #161 on:** June 13, 2014, 12:33:34 AM »

Quote from: TEEEPO on June 12, 2014, 05:33:48 PM

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soccer $:-\$

Direct your ire towards FIFA, not soccer.

Himu · « **Reply #162 on:** June 13, 2014, 12:45:52 AM »

FIFA has backwards and lax referee calls, though. They need more refs. They also don't allow replays at the World Cup. Yes, you heard me. They also are fine with and reward diving. If this were the MLS for instance, this would never happen. FIFA should be more strict on things like this.

Also, after this, I fully

Neymar Jr. Dude points to God after he DIVES.

Skidmark · « **Reply #163 on:** June 13, 2014, 12:58:57 AM »

Quote from: Formerly Known As Himuro on June 13, 2014, 12:45:52 AM

FIFA has backwards and lax referee calls, though. They need more refs. They also don't allow replays at the World Cup. Yes, you heard me. They also are fine with and reward diving. If this were the MLS for instance, this would never happen. FIFA should be more strict on things like this.

Also, after this, I fully Neymar Jr. Dude points to God after he DIVES.

Send them a tweet, I am sure they will find your insight very helpful.

Himu · « **Reply #164 on:** June 13, 2014, 12:59:22 AM »

Skidmark · « **Reply #165 on:** June 13, 2014, 01:08:18 AM »

Quote from: Formerly Known As Himuro on June 13, 2014, 12:59:22 AM

Love you himo, no homo!

brawndolicious · « **Reply #166 on:** June 13, 2014, 01:14:52 AM »

After 2010, FIFA did install that goal-line tech for this World Cup to tell if the player is past the goal line but yeah still no video replays. It kind of makes sense since it could possibly slow the pace of the game down, cause pauses in the game that sponsors use as an excuse to run ad breaks, and it would make the cost of official games higher which could be a problem for a global sport that is popular in a lot of developing nations.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #167 on:** June 13, 2014, 01:33:36 AM »

Well who lets a Japanese ref do a game at the world cup? This isn't charity.

Of course none of this would have happened if there was video playback available.

Fifa Blatter Maffia won't allow that though for obvious reasons, which are MONEY.

It wouldnt slow the game down at all cause you already get players protesting and shit. Also its about JUSTICE.

Quote from: am nintenho on June 13, 2014, 01:14:52 AM

After 2010, FIFA did install that goal-line tech for this World Cup to tell if the player is past the goal line but yeah still no video replays. It kind of makes sense since it could possibly slow the pace of the game down, cause pauses in the game that sponsors use as an excuse to run ad breaks, and it would make the cost of official games higher which could be a problem for a global sport that is popular in a lot of developing nations.

HELLO BLATTER AND PLATINI IS THAT YOU?

You know, you don't need video playback when you are playing on a dirt patch in the amazon forest. But when it's the world cup or champions league you should have it.

First game has been totally ruined by the lack of it already, how can you still support the corrupt system of no playback??

Himu · « **Reply #168 on:** June 13, 2014, 02:49:07 AM »

Quote from: The Business on June 13, 2014, 01:25:16 AM

When they start having replays for positioning and fouls and then inevitable commercials I'm done with the sport. Make the call and live with it. The bad refs at the World Cup get black listed, we get to complain, FIFA gets richer. That's the deal and it always has been.

True enough. Living with the call is something I do love about the sport. However, for the World Cup? Definitely should have replays for contested calls.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #169 on:** June 13, 2014, 02:53:55 AM »

Himu · « **Reply #170 on:** June 13, 2014, 02:59:00 AM »

Let's be real, Biz. How is one referee and two linesmen enough to call a match with 22 players in 2014? Come on...

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #171 on:** June 13, 2014, 03:40:44 AM »

So you rather have unfair results, as long as the game is fluid*?

*magical whimsy term that is based on nothing except your fear of change

How is this 3-1 result FUN and FAIR?

The game won't loose speed if you have extra refs watching replays and just vote on the decision within seconds.

Games won't be ruined by this shit anymore.

Mandark · « **Reply #172 on:** June 13, 2014, 03:47:54 AM »

Replay in the North American pro sports leagues tends to grind games to a halt, despite pretty strict limitations on how and when it can be used. And there are still plenty of controversial and outright blown calls in those leagues, with fans constantly complaining about the refs.

But you're right, we should absolutely trust FIFA to implement a system that will minimally impact the pace of the game while completely eliminating bad calls. They've certainly earned that confidence.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #173 on:** June 13, 2014, 03:55:26 AM »

You are right we should def not advocate change for the better because we are used to old crappy ways.

Mandark · « **Reply #174 on:** June 13, 2014, 03:57:51 AM »

Deep breaths, dude.

Himu · « **Reply #175 on:** June 13, 2014, 03:58:51 AM »

I don't think more refs on the pitch is necessary. I think if they have a team of refs who are monitoring the match like we are on tv, it'll help in situations like this to tell the refs on the pitch, that no, that wasn't a foul. It definitely would take some refinement to implement without taking away from the sport. The appeal of soccer is its brisk pace with few stoppages.

I think both views have good arguments. I think it's a tough choice in general. On the other hand, what about post-match yellow/red cards? Or giving diving a punishment? There are many things FIFA can do. The problem is that, well... It's fucking FIFA. But with the looming career of Sepp Blatter ending, we may get our wish yet.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #176 on:** June 13, 2014, 04:11:23 AM »

Fifa is good at giving a player a red card after the game, but they never cancel a goal.

Madark it's hard to be cool when you care about this sport a lot and you see it being destroyed by a corrupt sports body.

Another example of fifa/uefa mafia is the penalty against Man City being changed now because they can't comply with the rules. LOL.
If it was a smaller team they would be banned from the CL for breaking the rules but because its Man City they get a fine and have to have x number of home grown players in the squad, now that they can't comply with it the UEFA is changing their penalty. Fucking ridiculous.

Mandark · « **Reply #177 on:** June 13, 2014, 04:11:58 AM »

If top level soccer ever implements instant replay, there's an extremely good chance that plays like the one everyone's mad at wouldn't even be reviewable. Typically replay is used to figure out if some combination of a player, ball, or boundary line touched each other, rather than to review player-on-player fouls or other "judgment calls." Hence no reviews to determine block/charge fouls in the NBA* or pass interference calls in the NFL.

Much more likely replay or some automated system would be used to determine offsides or handballs (though in that case you still need a ref to assess the intent of the player).

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*Except to check whether a defender's feet were inside the restricted area, which gets us back to the player/ball/boundary line thing.

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Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #178 on:** June 13, 2014, 04:14:13 AM »

If I can review it in 2 seconds on tv so can a panel of refs watching the game. 3 refs on the pitch, 3 refs watching the game.

There is no stopping the game for more then 15 seconds, thats the time players argue with the ref anyway at least.

Mandark · « **Reply #179 on:** June 13, 2014, 04:18:09 AM »

Nope.

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Author Topic: FIFA World Cup 2014 thread of GER bests ARG, Neuer wins Glove, Messi wins Ball (Read 182525 times)