world cup

[Wilt Dasney]

Nobody's yet mentioned the handball by the U.S. that went unwhistled. It may not have made a difference with the 2-goal spread and Friedel's insane skillz in goal, but not getting that penalty kick sure must have sucked for Mexico, especially considering it could have tied the game at the time.

 

[markymark]

Originally posted by Wilt Dasney
Nobody's yet mentioned the handball by the U.S. that went unwhistled. It may not have made a difference with the 2-goal spread and Friedel's insane skillz in goal, but not getting that penalty kick sure must have sucked for Mexico, especially considering it could have tied the game at the time.

Friedel would have probably saved it the way he's been playing!

I just wonder why he wasn't this good when he played for us (Liverpool)

 

[Wilt Dasney]

Originally posted by Maria

I was wearing my USA flag tank top and changed into my Mexico t-shirt for nothing! *shakes head*

I concur: you should have kept the tank top on.

 

[markymark]

England vs Brazil next Friday morning!


COME ON ENGLAND!!!!!

 

[neilybealy]

if we can keep hold of the ball then we can beat brazil on friday

let's have it

 

[markymark]

Originally posted by neilybealy
if we can keep hold of the ball then we can beat brazil on friday

let's have it

You are right, Belgium had a good goal dissallowed and should have had another 2 or 3. I am CONVINCED we can do it

 

[CAPTAIN HOOK]

I didn't see any during the Belgium match that should worry Sven and the English boys.
This SHOULD be the match of the tournament.

The brazilian squad can save money after Friday - they won't be needing their hotel roomsany more.

 

[markymark]

Originally posted by CAPTAIN HOOK
I didn't see any during the Belgium match that should worry Sven and the English boys.
This SHOULD be the match of the tournament.

The brazilian squad can save money after Friday - they won't be needing their hotel roomsany more.

YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!

THAT'S THE ATTITUDE!

:sohappy:

 

[FanofDinsey1981]

does anyone else feel that he USA plays like night and day sometimes?

I mean, they beat a pretty amazing Mexico team 2-0, but not a few days ago, they lost to what one analysis on ESPN said "not the best by any means" Poland?

I didn't wake up in time to see the game, but I am sure it was amazing!

and sorry maria! It was tough for a few friends of mine too! they both were born in Mexico and moved here in their teens, and they were so torn on who to root for! Though, I guess no matter who wins, they win too!

 

[markymark]

Originally posted by FanofDinsey1981
does anyone else feel that he USA plays like night and day sometimes?

I mean, they beat a pretty amazing Mexico team 2-0, but not a few days ago, they lost to what one analysis on ESPN said "not the best by any means" Poland?

I didn't wake up in time to see the game, but I am sure it was amazing!

and sorry maria! It was tough for a few friends of mine too! they both were born in Mexico and moved here in their teens, and they were so torn on who to root for! Though, I guess no matter who wins, they win too!

I think that's just football (sorry soccer!) I wouldn't mind betting the USA team thought "Poland are playing badly, we will easily beat them" perhaps they came into that game too complacent, which certainly cannot be said of today's performance. They thoroughly deserved the win.

Maybe they are one of those teams that will only perform well against decent opposition.

 

[FanofDinsey1981]

Originally posted by markymark


I think that's just football (sorry soccer!) I wouldn't mind betting the USA team thought "Poland are playing badly, we will easily beat them" perhaps they came into that game too complacent, which certainly cannot be said of today's performance. They thoroughly deserved the win.

Maybe they are one of those teams that will only perform well against decent opposition.

true! perhaps the USA plays to the opponent? interesting theory!

 

[markymark]

Originally posted by FanofDinsey1981


true! perhaps the USA plays to the opponent? interesting theory!

Yep, I actually think a lot of teams are like that. I even think England are like that, which is why I am convinced they will win on Friday!

 

[FanofDinsey1981]

so if Ireland and Spain tied, why did Spain go on? ESPN.com doesnt give a reason....

does it go back to play in the pools? or was there a shootout?

 

[markymark]

Originally posted by FanofDinsey1981
so if Ireland and Spain tied, why did Spain go on? ESPN.com doesnt give a reason....

does it go back to play in the pools? or was there a shootout?

Yeah, it was 1-1 after the 90 minutes of the "main" match and extra time. So they then had a penalty shoot out, and unfortunately Ireland missed 3 but Spain only missed 2.

 

[FanofDinsey1981]

ah., thanks. they only posted the regualtion score on espn.com, so it wasn't too clear. thanks.

 

[markymark]

Originally posted by FanofDinsey1981
ah., thanks. they only posted the regualtion score on espn.com, so it wasn't too clear. thanks.

No probs!

 

[CAPTAIN HOOK]

Will the Italians get dispatched home on Tuesday ????

 

[markymark]

Originally posted by CAPTAIN HOOK
Will the Italians get dispatched home on Tuesday ????

Here's hoping Hooky!

 

[CAPTAIN HOOK]

Originally posted by markymark


Here's hoping Hooky!

Ciao !!!!!

 

[TURKEY]

How about that US huh? Beating up on Mexico (sorry Maria).


I love it. Now I have to listen to even more soccer talk on radio and tv (read plenty of sarcasm here).







I don't have anything against soccer, but would rather listen to the sports talk here in Arkansas be about something besides soccer. I also miss my Sportscenter in the mornings.