Chef Jim Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 You should watch reruns of Babylon 5 before you tune into a soccer game. I don't do that, but you should. So I'd end up blowing my brains out and never making to the soccer game? If so that's a pretty damn good plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 At least this pansy drama soccer bull **** is overshadowing that pansy drama basketball bull **** that is LeDouche James. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meazza Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Another game that ends in penalty kicks. FIFA has to find a better way to resolve games. This **** never happens in Champions League or Europa League finals. !@#$ing annoying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Another game that ends in penalty kicks. FIFA has to find a better way to resolve games. This **** never happens in Champions League or Europa League finals. !@#$ing annoying. What's the difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meazza Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 What's the difference? Between International Competitions and Champions/Europa League? Or Soccer in general is annoying? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Between International Competitions and Champions/Europa League? Or Soccer in general is annoying? lol No was just wondering why they don't have as many shoot outs in Champions/Europa League. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meazza Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 No was just wondering why they don't have as many shoot outs in Champions/Europa League. I guess because clubs are built over the long term while international teams are thrown together which means that they won't be as in sync. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 I guess because clubs are built over the long term while international teams are thrown together which means that they won't be as in sync. Oh ok. I thought that maybe their goals where the size of two barns instead of just one. Jesus, that took too long to get to that punch line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Adams Posted July 10, 2014 Author Share Posted July 10, 2014 (edited) Classic cautious game. Neither team was pressing too far forward for fear of the dynamic counter and thus the ball was stuck in the midfield all game. Definitely a borefest not likely to happen in the finals.Impressed that Argentina did such a good job containing the Dutch attack. The Dutch brought a little more pressure late but Argentina had the better of what limited offense there was in the match. I was in a bar (in Buffalo no less) and cold not see the offsides line clearly on the called back goal. Was his foot over? It sure looked close. Edited July 10, 2014 by John Adams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linksfiend Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 (edited) Klinsman and these workmanlike teams will do OK for the next 8 years but after that, you'll see the first generation of kids who came up through the much-improved youth system. And it's only getting better. Maybe we're getting better relative to past US teams, but are we keeping up with the world? http://www.businessw...il-in-world-cup Edited July 10, 2014 by linksfiend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewPort71 Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Classic cautious game. Neither team was pressing too far forward for fear of the dynamic counter and thus the ball was stuck in the midfield all game. Definitely a borefest not likely to happen in the finals.Impressed that Argentina did such a good job containing the Dutch attack. The Dutch brought a little more pressure late but Argentina had the better of what limited offense there was in the match. I was in a bar (in Buffalo no less) and cold not see the offsides line clearly on the called back goal. Was his foot over? It sure looked close. Definite offside Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magox Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Classic cautious game. Neither team was pressing too far forward for fear of the dynamic counter and thus the ball was stuck in the midfield all game. Definitely a borefest not likely to happen in the finals.Impressed that Argentina did such a good job containing the Dutch attack. The Dutch brought a little more pressure late but Argentina had the better of what limited offense there was in the match. I was in a bar (in Buffalo no less) and cold not see the offsides line clearly on the called back goal. Was his foot over? It sure looked close. Argentina so far has done a masterful job of balancing their attack with their defense. Brazil thought they could play a "full court" game so to speak vs. Germany, mistake. You can't play that sort of tempo vs. the Germans, they thrive when their is tons of space. The games where they have been most vulnerable throughout the tournament has been vs the teams who have relied on a compact defense. Of course, those teams typically haven't been able to get many scoring opportunities because of the over emphasis on defense. What makes Argentina extremely tough to beat is that they have that ability to pressure deep on the opponents end of the field and quickly get back organized on defense. They have been able to stifle Belgium and Holland's offense and limit them both to few scoring opportunities. Should be a hell of a game, but I believe Germany still pulls it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 why couldn't The Dutch put in the goalie they wanted for the Penalty kicks, had they utilized all 3 of their subs? Also, can one player take multiple penalty kicks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 why couldn't The Dutch put in the goalie they wanted for the Penalty kicks, had they utilized all 3 of their subs? Also, can one player take multiple penalty kicks? Yes they had used all 3 subs and some were wondering why the coach wouldnt save a sub and put in the back up goalie for the PK's. Also, yes I believe they can take more than 1 PK if it goes to extra rounds CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Definite offside If you're talking about Higuain's second half chance, the ball did not go in. It hit the outside of the net. The commentator initially saw it wrong and called it a goal. Also, the linesman's flag went up, but replay showed that Higuain was on-side. Had the ball gone in, which it didn't, it would have been a huge drama as it was flagged offside incorrectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Oh ok. I thought that maybe their goals where the size of two barns instead of just one. Jesus, that took too long to get to that punch line. I was thinking about this. The goals are enormous. The ball is small. With the lack of scoring, I'm starting to think that there are just very few decent soccer players in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 I was thinking about this. The goals are enormous. The ball is small. With the lack of scoring, I'm starting to think that there are just very few decent soccer players in the world. There are a lot of excellent defensive soccer players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Adams Posted July 10, 2014 Author Share Posted July 10, 2014 If you're talking about Higuain's second half chance, the ball did not go in. It hit the outside of the net. The commentator initially saw it wrong and called it a goal. Also, the linesman's flag went up, but replay showed that Higuain was on-side. Had the ball gone in, which it didn't, it would have been a huge drama as it was flagged offside incorrectly. Wow--In the bar, I thought it went in. That game was a borefest. Hope the final is better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewPort71 Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 If you're talking about Higuain's second half chance, the ball did not go in. It hit the outside of the net. The commentator initially saw it wrong and called it a goal. Also, the linesman's flag went up, but replay showed that Higuain was on-side. Had the ball gone in, which it didn't, it would have been a huge drama as it was flagged offside incorrectly. Thanks. I was in a public area and just saw the replay with out any volume. Never saw that the ball hit the outside of the net. I was at the Red Cross donating blood and was glad to see the match instead of the normal showing of Dr. Oz or Judge Judy. Nurses kept standing in the way...Next donation I'll achieve the 17 gallon mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 good for you...i am a late comer to the blood donation game, but I used to go every 56 days, recently they talked me into double reds so i go every 112 now Thanks. I was in a public area and just saw the replay with out any volume. Never saw that the ball hit the outside of the net. I was at the Red Cross donating blood and was glad to see the match instead of the normal showing of Dr. Oz or Judge Judy. Nurses kept standing in the way...Next donation I'll achieve the 17 gallon mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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