LB3 Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 That yellow on Holiday was a crap call. It was definitely a foul, but not even close to card-worthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 That yellow on Holiday was a crap call. It was definitely a foul, but not even close to card-worthy. Colombia draws crap calls. They play chippy, and every five seconds they have someone diving, and the officials always seem to buy it. This is the third time I've watched them play (vs. France and England). I hope it's the last (looks like it will be, after that PK). They are annoying as **** to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Colombia draws crap calls. They play chippy, and every five seconds they have someone diving, and the officials always seem to buy it. This is the third time I've watched them play (vs. France and England). I hope it's the last (looks like it will be, after that PK). They are annoying as **** to watch. As if their flopping wasn't annoying enough for one game, it's going to play a big role in the next game with the loss of Rapinoe and Holiday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffOrange Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Don't think Holiday matters but Rapinoe has been their best player by a mile. Probably need to to shut out China to avoid pk shootout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Dear Cristen Press, Marry me. My wife won't mind, I promise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FluffHead Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 (edited) Hopefully the loss of rapinoe and holiday means inserting Press and Leroux. This is both because they will add more punch offensively, and because they are gorgeous. Wambach has been terrible. She needs to be that 75th minute sub when you need a goal, not starting. She does nothing but cherry pick and she hasn't even been finishing her chances at a high rate. Edited June 23, 2015 by FluffHead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Dear Cristen Press, Marry me. My wife won't mind, I promise. Yeah, geez, is she a looker or what? Holy schnikees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryPinC Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 (edited) http://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/fifa-womens-world-cup/another-lackluster-effort-from-us-women/ar-AAbYk1f "And yet, the Americans think they're doing just fine. "This is the World Cup. I'm really satisfied with advancing," U.S. coach Jill Ellis said. Others aren't, to put it mildly. "If she is pleased with the way we played tonight then what the hell is she doing coaching our U.S. team," Michelle Akers, a star on the 1991 and '99 World Cup champion teams, said on SiriusXM FC's post-games show." Well said, Michelle! Edited June 23, 2015 by GaryPinC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 why wasn't leroux playing last night? also, this is a stupid newbie question....having to sit out the next game doesn't mean the US plays 2 women down does it? how do the yellow cards work and how do they become red cards? Hopefully the loss of rapinoe and holiday means inserting Press and Leroux. This is both because they will add more punch offensively, and because they are gorgeous.Wambach has been terrible. She needs to be that 75th minute sub when you need a goal, not starting. She does nothing but cherry pick and she hasn't even been finishing her chances at a high rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 why wasn't leroux playing last night? also, this is a stupid newbie question....having to sit out the next game doesn't mean the US plays 2 women down does it? how do the yellow cards work and how do they become red cards? Two yellows equal a red. They'll be at full strength, just without those two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 2 yellows in the same game = red card ...2 in consecutive games = game suspension? Two yellows equal a red. They'll be at full strength, just without those two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 (edited) 2 yellows in the same game = red card ...2 in consecutive games = game suspension? 2 total yellows in any games prior to the semi's means a 1 game suspension. Edited June 23, 2015 by LBSeeBallLBGetBall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Not really following this, but a men's team winning 2-0 in a quarterfinal would be cause for major celebration. "If she is pleased with the way we played tonight then what the hell is she doing coaching our U.S. team," Michelle Akers, a star on the 1991 and '99 World Cup champion teams, said on SiriusXM FC's post-games show." Well said, Michelle! IMO, few things in sports more annoying than old timers criticizing everyone who's not living up to the "Well in my day..." standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 That yellow on Holiday was a crap call. It was definitely a foul, but not even close to card-worthy. agreed. the Colombians were taking falls and I was wishing the US would do the same. Colombia draws crap calls. They play chippy, and every five seconds they have someone diving, and the officials always seem to buy it. This is the third time I've watched them play (vs. France and England). I hope it's the last (looks like it will be, after that PK). They are annoying as **** to watch. well they are out so you get your wish!! Dear Cristen Press, Marry me. My wife won't mind, I promise. I thik you need to take a number and wait in line why wasn't leroux playing last night? also, this is a stupid newbie question....having to sit out the next game doesn't mean the US plays 2 women down does it? how do the yellow cards work and how do they become red cards? only red card players get booted and the team has to play short. 2 yellows in 1 game = red 2 yellows in the same game = red card ...2 in consecutive games = game suspension? correct. team plays full strength watching other teams play, I will agree the US women looked like they need improvement on passing and coordination. that said a 2-0 win is good enough for me Did I hear that this is the longest record (time) for keeping opponents scoreless!!! ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffOrange Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Hopefully the loss of rapinoe and holiday means inserting Press and Leroux. This is both because they will add more punch offensively, and because they are gorgeous. Wambach has been terrible. She needs to be that 75th minute sub when you need a goal, not starting. She does nothing but cherry pick and she hasn't even been finishing her chances at a high rate. Agreed her time is definitely up. Not really following this, but a men's team winning 2-0 in a quarterfinal would be cause for major celebration. IMO, few things in sports more annoying than old timers criticizing everyone who's not living up to the "Well in my day..." standard. Lets not compare to men's game where other countries actually care and are funded. It's not just an old timer ripping the coach. Seems to be a consensus to everyone not named Jill Ellis: http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/2015/6/17/8796413/usa-nigeria-2015-womens-world-cup-jill-ellis-team-selection-tactics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 The US women look out of sync. How many times were Wambach and Lloyd running to the exact same spot on crosses and corners? They look very bad offensively; thankfully the defense has made it a non-issue but they're about to start facing teams who can put the ball in the net. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 (edited) Yeah, geez, is she a looker or what? Holy schnikees. And talented - watching her play is a treat. And smart as hell, it seems. Went to Stanford, and judging by her blog is very well-spoken. The US women look out of sync. How many times were Wambach and Lloyd running to the exact same spot on crosses and corners? They look very bad offensively; thankfully the defense has made it a non-issue but they're about to start facing teams who can put the ball in the net. They are obviously out of sync, but I do think last night's disjointed play was exacerbated to no small degree by the Colombians' style of play. 15 penalties in the first half, 12 on the US. Tough to get in to any sort of rhythm when play is stopped every three minutes by the Colombians' theatrics. Edited June 23, 2015 by DC Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 They are obviously out of sync, but I do think last night's disjointed play was exacerbated to no small degree by the Colombians' style of play. 15 penalties in the first half, 12 on the US. Tough to get in to any sort of rhythm when play is stopped every three minutes by the Colombians' theatrics. There was one "foul" in the half in which the Colombian looked up and was holding her mouth as if she had been kicked in the teeth, then they showed the replay and there was zero contact. Just disgraceful -- reminds me of why i hate watching men's soccer and only do so out of "obligation" during the World Cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 And talented - watching her play is a treat. And smart as hell, it seems. Went to Stanford, and judging by her blog is very well-spoken. How long since your last stalking charge was dismissed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 She reminds me a bit of Rashida Jones. And I like that quality in a female. Yeah, geez, is she a looker or what? Holy schnikees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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