Wayne Cubed Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Wow. What a game. Dutch looking strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMadCap Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Whoo wee, what a beat down! Dutch making Spain look silly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linksfiend Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 (edited) Horrible officiating once again in the Dutch/Spain game. Is this the corruption we all heard about prior? Are you talking about the dive that resulted in the penalty kick? I can understand how the ref made that call. There was definitely contact between the left legs of both players. Although I do agree it was a dive because the Spaniard could've easily kept his balance since his right leg was his weight bearing leg at that point. But a tough call to make at full speed. Also - it is an Italian ref - so he should be competent Edited June 13, 2014 by linksfiend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillsForever Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Dutch domination in the 2nd half. Spain looked old. The Netherlands have really clamped up their defense to what it was at the Euro cup 2 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magox Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 World class beat down! Netherlands played in the second half with so much pace. Spain basically folded like a cheap suit. It will be interesting to see how they respond next game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon in Pasadena Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Casillas is done like dinner. Although he did get mugged on one of those goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Cubed Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Casillas is done like dinner. Although he did get mugged on one of those goals. I don't think he would have even gotten the ball without the "foul" he terribly misjudged his jump and the ball was way out of reach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillsForever Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 The blazing speed and combination of ball control of Robben on the one goal was soooooooo impressivel. That didn't look like a 30 year old soccer player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magox Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 The blazing speed and combination of ball control of Robben on the one goal was soooooooo impressivel. That didn't look like a 30 year old soccer player. When I first saw Robben play, what stood out to me was his elite speed. That guy would be a nightmare to cover if he's running at ya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meazza Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Are you talking about the dive that resulted in the penalty kick? I can understand how the ref made that call. There was definitely contact between the left legs of both players. Although I do agree it was a dive because the Spaniard could've easily kept his balance since his right leg was his weight bearing leg at that point. But a tough call to make at full speed. Also - it is an Italian ref - so he should be competent Ah I'm watching the game now. Rizzolli, Well they 're not all good in Italy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meazza Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 What a goal by RVP. Spain had plenty of opportunities to increase their lead and wasted those opportunities. Shout out to Kevin Strootman who would have been there had he not had a season ending injury. Vice captain of the dutch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramius Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 (edited) As a casual soccer observer, and someone who found they really liked the FA and Euro Cup finals last month, i found the opening game of the cup absolutely horrific, both the flopping and the reffing. Pathetic childish display by a bunch of small dicked brazilians. Games like that are why a large portion of americans simply cannot stand soccer. I was looking forward to the world cup, but watching that as the opening game for the tournament sucked a lot of life out of me. I'll watch 'Murica but i'm already having a tough time tuning into that crap. Edited June 14, 2014 by Ramius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 ...instant replay... Please, god, no! As someone who really loves the sport of soccer (not just a fan of other popular U.S. Sports who wishes soccer to more closely resemble other major U.S. Sports), please do not get started with instant replay. When I first saw Robben play, what stood out to me was his elite speed. That guy would be a nightmare to cover if he's running at ya Yeah, he is world class, no doubt. And his touch+vision...genius. I think that Spain is not cooked just yet. They showed up lazy and now they have their wake up call. They will bounce back and go deep in this tournament. The thing I take from this game is shame on all the analysts for not taking Netherlsnds seriously before now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDBUFFCUSEFAN Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 As a casual soccer observer, and someone who found they really liked the FA and Euro Cup finals last month, i found the opening game of the cup absolutely horrific, both the flopping and the reffing. Pathetic childish display by a bunch of small dicked brazilians. Games like that are why a large portion of americans simply cannot stand soccer. I was looking forward to the world cup, but watching that as the opening game for the tournament sucked a lot of life out of me. I'll watch 'Murica but i'm already having a tough time tuning into that crap. Americans don't like soccer because they don't understand the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meazza Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Please, god, no! As someone who really loves the sport of soccer (not just a fan of other popular U.S. Sports who wishes soccer to more closely resemble other major U.S. Sports), please do not get started with instant replay. Yeah, he is world class, no doubt. And his touch+vision...genius. I think that Spain is not cooked just yet. They showed up lazy and now they have their wake up call. They will bounce back and go deep in this tournament. The thing I take from this game is shame on all the analysts for not taking Netherlsnds seriously before now. I didn't rate holland either. They have rvp and robben who are top players but the rest don't inspire me. De jong sucked ass all year. Let's see if they can continue. With regards to spain, maybe teams have finally figured out how to stop the tiki tak? I'm not sad they lost after how they beat italy in 2012 final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linksfiend Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 As a casual soccer observer, and someone who found they really liked the FA and Euro Cup finals last month, i found the opening game of the cup absolutely horrific, both the flopping and the reffing. Pathetic childish display by a bunch of small dicked brazilians. Games like that are why a large portion of americans simply cannot stand soccer. I was looking forward to the world cup, but watching that as the opening game for the tournament sucked a lot of life out of me. I'll watch 'Murica but i'm already having a tough time tuning into that crap. Ditto. That opening game really disgusted me and severely dampened my enthusiasm for the World Cup. Americans don't like soccer because they don't understand the game. Keep selling yourself that banal excuse. There's not much difficulty in understanding an abysmal lack of integrity and sportsmanship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meazza Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Forza Torosidis. Heart of a lion. Buffon out for the game against England and possibly out for the tournament. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meazza Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Keep selling yourself that banal excuse. There's not much difficulty in understanding an abysmal lack of integrity and sportsmanship. You're right. We all prefer players that literally try to paralyze each other on the ice in hockey. Every sport has its faults but it gets annoying when every post starts with, "I watched but I don't think Americans will ever like soccer". Don't like it? Plenty of other things to watch on tv. Me? I adore it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 You're right. We all prefer players that literally try to paralyze each other on the ice in hockey. Every sport has its faults but it gets annoying when every post starts with, "I watched but I don't think Americans will ever like soccer". Don't like it? Plenty of other things to watch on tv. Me? I adore it. I was thinking something similar. With regard to the "flopping" and inconsistent officiating that goes on in soccer. I think it is just as bad, if not worse, in basketball. Admittedly, I am not an avid soccer follower, but I really get into the World Cup. I enjoyed the hell out of that Spain/Netherlands game. What incredible athletes. Looking forward to Italy/England too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meazza Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 I was thinking something similar. With regard to the "flopping" and inconsistent officiating that goes on in soccer. I think it is just as bad, if not worse, in basketball. Admittedly, I am not an avid soccer follower, but I really get into the World Cup. I enjoyed the hell out of that Spain/Netherlands game. What incredible athletes. Looking forward to Italy/England too. I'm nervous about Italy England. I think Italy on paper is much better than England but this team seems uninspired. That Spain game is a mystery to me. They should have been up 3-0 before Holland started scoring. Lazy defending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDBUFFCUSEFAN Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 You're right. We all prefer players that literally try to paralyze each other on the ice in hockey. Every sport has its faults but it gets annoying when every post starts with, "I watched but I don't think Americans will ever like soccer". Don't like it? Plenty of other things to watch on tv. Me? I adore it. Exactly, if you don't like soccer don't watch it. I love the World Cup, that header by the Dutch yesterday was amazing. The creativity on scoring plays is a complete joy to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 This Uraguay v Costa Rica game isn't bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last Guy on the Bench Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Exactly, if you don't like soccer don't watch it. I love the World Cup, that header by the Dutch yesterday was amazing. The creativity on scoring plays is a complete joy to watch. Ditto. Would I change some things about soccer, e.g., the diving? Sure. But I could say that about any sport. Soccer is a fantastic game and there is no sporting event in the world that is even close to as thrilling as the World Cup. I have watched every match so far, and though I doubt I can keep that streak going realistically, I intend to come as close as I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meazza Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Well that escalated quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Well that escalated quickly. sure did. Nice header. Almost took a cleat to the foot. Nice to see the team everyone said was 4th in the group go ahead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Wow. Go CONCACAF! Showing well so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meazza Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Now that is how you beat an offside trap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last Guy on the Bench Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Ticos! CONCACAF! Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Awesome. I love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 I'm nervous about Italy England. I think Italy on paper is much better than England but this team seems uninspired. That Spain game is a mystery to me. They should have been up 3-0 before Holland started scoring. Lazy defending. van Persie and Robben played out of their minds. They will be formidable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 1-1 This ENG v. ITA game is a classic already and it's not half over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Cubed Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 1-1 This ENG v. ITA game is a classic already and it's not half over. +1 Great half. Both teams applying the pressure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 This Uraguay v Costa Rica game isn't bad. That was one of the more entertaining matches I've ever watched. +1 Great half. Both teams applying the pressure. Turned it on just in time to watch them trade goals. But to me, the most entertaining part is, between the announcers' accents and jargon, trying to figure out just what the !@#$ they are saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 That was one of the more entertaining matches I've ever watched. Turned it on just in time to watch them trade goals. But to me, the most entertaining part is, between the announcers' accents and jargon, trying to figure out just what the !@#$ they are saying. Rather an incendiary fixture, this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Cubed Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Raheem Sterling played a great first half. He had a good season at Liverpool and there has been a lot of talk about him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Adams Posted June 14, 2014 Author Share Posted June 14, 2014 My daughter landed in Costa Rica this afternoon at about kick off with her grandparents. We sent her with her Costa Rican jersey. No doubt she landed in a national party. Absolutely deserved and well-earned win. The England-Italy game is fantastic. Great patient chess match. Joe Hart looks as crappy as he did when the US beat them on that junk goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Rooney reminds me a lot of 7-11.....he always gets open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Great game. Pirlo is a genius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meazza Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Ya B word!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Adams Posted June 15, 2014 Author Share Posted June 15, 2014 Great game. Pirlo is a genius. That late free kick was amazing. Italy was the better team. Excellent play from two very good teams. Seeing them play is the reason that the US cannot win a Cup yet--we couldn't match that style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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