Johnny Hammersticks Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 2 minutes ago, 4merper4mer said: Well, they are soccer players. If you can’t beat them on the field, beat them off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted June 16, 2018 Author Share Posted June 16, 2018 6 minutes ago, Dante said: Seems like that doesn't it? I was shocked when they didn't make it. Netherlands didnt make it either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 Come on, Iceland, hang in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 8 minutes ago, Cugalabanza said: Come on, Iceland, hang in there. I should be rooting for the underdog, but I'm pulling for Messi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 1-1! Awesome job by Iceland! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 Did they just say Iceland beats Argentina 1-1?! What the hell is that?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
707BillsFan Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 I think because Argentina was so heavily favored, a win was expected. I think a tie for Iceland is like a win for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Canadian Bills Fan said: Netherlands didnt make it either Didn't know that. Didn't they win it not long ago? Or at least come close? Edited June 16, 2018 by Dante Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 Iceland does again threy were unfortunate not to connect on two other chances hustle back on D, counterattack, no egos or divas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Costa Rica plays dirty. Not a fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 22 minutes ago, LeGOATski said: Costa Rica plays dirty. Not a fan. Certain countries have reputations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 20 hours ago, row_33 said: Iceland does again threy were unfortunate not to connect on two other chances hustle back on D, counterattack, no egos or divas Iceland sucked i thought..they were the Sabres circa 94-2001..fall back and defend like its the Alamo..hope you get a break. At one point in the 2nd half announcers said Argentina had completed 564 passes and Iceland like 82. I will always root for the underdog, and will root for them..but can't see how they can winmany games playing that style. As an aside, I know nothing about soccer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 1 minute ago, plenzmd1 said: Iceland sucked i thought..they were the Sabres circa 94-2001..fall back and defend like its the Alamo..hope you get a break. At one point in the 2nd half announcers said Argentina had completed 564 passes and Iceland like 82. I will always root for the underdog, and will root for them..but can't see how they can winmany games playing that style. As an aside, I know nothing about soccer! I can't, either. They're not particularly talented, but if they can stay organized and coordinated, then they have a puncher's chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Mexico doing really well so far, up 1-0 at the half. I hope they can hold on, but it will be tough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 On 6/16/2018 at 11:50 AM, Dante said: Didn't know that. Didn't they win it not long ago? Or at least come close? They made the finals in 2010. They're kind of going through the same thing as Italy, at the tail end of a solid generation of players who put together some good runs. Both are moving into a period of uncertainty i.e. no real big stars and talent on the horizon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaoulDuke79 Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Ref is certainly letting them play in the Germany/Mexico game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 24 minutes ago, RaoulDuke79 said: Ref is certainly letting them play in the Germany/Mexico game. As he should. Don't call the weak stuff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Huge win for Mexico! I love it. Good stuff for CONCACAF. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBills808 Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Credit to a very deserving Mexico for putting in one of the most courageous performances I’ve ever seen against a heavily favored squad. Germany just looked totally out of ideas. Might be a sad ending for their golden generation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Cubed Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Does leaving Sane out come back to bite Germany in the butt? Looks like they could have used his speed on the outside today. Credit to El Tri, they were quick to counter and exploited the massive holes left by the German midfielders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaoulDuke79 Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Suisse goalie earning his check the last 10 minutes. There's been a bunch of great games so far. I've only started watching soccer a few years back, but It's really growing on me. The lack of commercial time outs and lack of political bull **** is a big plus for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 5 hours ago, GoBills808 said: Credit to a very deserving Mexico for putting in one of the most courageous performances I’ve ever seen against a heavily favored squad. Germany just looked totally out of ideas. Might be a sad ending for their golden generation. Great thing about Germany is one golden generation lead into another golden generation. Props to Mexico, but I'd still bet my last $5 on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Still have Germany winning it all, but they will be on the other side of the bracket now. Facing France in the round of 16... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 (edited) 21 hours ago, plenzmd1 said: Iceland sucked i thought..they were the Sabres circa 94-2001..fall back and defend like its the Alamo..hope you get a break. At one point in the 2nd half announcers said Argentina had completed 564 passes and Iceland like 82. I will always root for the underdog, and will root for them..but can't see how they can winmany games playing that style. As an aside, I know nothing about soccer! Lol. Soccer. In what kind of sport can a world powerhouse team like Argentina get tied by a nation with a population of 68? Half the damn country is on the roster. Edit: Double Lol at USA soccer. At 68, Iceland's population is far less the the least populous US State and their team is better than ours. Remind me again how soccer is taking over. Edited June 18, 2018 by 4merper4mer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 7 hours ago, 4merper4mer said: Lol. Soccer. In what kind of sport can a world powerhouse team like Argentina get tied by a nation with a population of 68? Half the damn country is on the roster. Edit: Double Lol at USA soccer. At 68, Iceland's population is far less the the least populous US State and their team is better than ours. Remind me again how soccer is taking over. Argentina isn't a world powerhouse team, it's an all-time great in his declining years and a handful of good players Soccer has been the next big thing in North America since 1973 or so, at least I've heard this every year, it's a great game for kids to play, we will never take it seriously though Exhibit A: A young man is told that he isn't good enough to play for the Canadian under-17 team, he then signs with Bayern Munich and sets off on a 10 year fine career there and with Man United and dozens of games for England, Owen Hargreaves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 I've heard tales of how soccer will overtake the US professional sports (baseball, football, basketball) for close to two decades. I think it's funny how the "hipster" thing to do now is have a favorite Euro club team you follow. That said, I enjoy soccer, loved playing it, and I enjoy the World Cup. You won't catch me tuning into any Premier League games, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 (edited) 18 minutes ago, row_33 said: Argentina isn't a world powerhouse team, it's an all-time great in his declining years and a handful of good players Soccer has been the next big thing in North America since 1973 or so, at least I've heard this every year, it's a great game for kids to play, we will never take it seriously though Exhibit A: A young man is told that he isn't good enough to play for the Canadian under-17 team, he then signs with Bayern Munich and sets off on a 10 year fine career there and with Man United and dozens of games for England, Owen Hargreaves. Lol I hate soccer but even I could recognize the Argentina jersey in a heartbeat. It is actually pretty cool looking. The Canadiens had a bad year but they would have put a beat down on the national team fromLuxemborg. And Argentina got tied by Iceland, whose population is less than that of Wyoming. That should not happen in any real team sport. How many high school teams could take the St. Louis Cardinals to extra innings even in an exhibition, much less the World Series? Soccer is a joke and should have disappeared long ago when superior back and forth sports like hockey, hoop, and lacrosse came along. Edited June 18, 2018 by 4merper4mer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 15 minutes ago, 4merper4mer said: Lol I hate soccer but even I could recognize the Argentina jersey in a heartbeat. It is actually pretty cool looking. The Canadiens had a bad year but they would have put a beat down on the national team fromLuxemborg. And Argentina got tied by Iceland, whose population is less than that of Wyoming. That should not happen in any real team sport. How many high school teams could take the St. Louis Cardinals to extra innings even in an exhibition, much less the World Series? Soccer is a joke and should have disappeared long ago when superior back and forth sports like hockey, hoop, and lacrosse came along. so you can recognize the jersey so that means they are going to win it all? wow..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Just now, row_33 said: so you can recognize the jersey so that means they are going to win it all? wow..... Dude. Argentina has a population of well over 40 million and I think it is fair to say soccer is important to them and they have had a lot of success whether or not they are currently at a peak. In a real sport, there is simply no way whatsoever a nation like that could be tied in even one game by a country that has a population of 68 people. And one of those people is friggin Bjork. BTW, I didn't check the box score. Did she play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Belgium is looking very rusty. A lot of had touches. I wonder if they're not taking this game seriously enough. They don't want an Argentina-esque embarrassment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 8 minutes ago, LeGOATski said: Belgium is looking very rusty. A lot of had touches. I wonder if they're not taking this game seriously enough. They don't want an Argentina-esque embarrassment. after watching too much so far, this was planned as a day away, except I have to cheer for England Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 8 hours ago, 4merper4mer said: Lol. Soccer. In what kind of sport can a world powerhouse team like Argentina get tied by a nation with a population of 68? Half the damn country is on the roster. Edit: Double Lol at USA soccer. At 68, Iceland's population is far less the the least populous US State and their team is better than ours. Remind me again how soccer is taking over. The same way the Sabres could tie the Caps if all five players stood no more than 5 feet from the goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 argentina is a tad disappointed but not worried about moving on to the next round it was just a frickin first round game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Just now, row_33 said: argentina is a tad disappointed but not worried about moving on to the next round it was just a frickin first round game Agreed. They should be fine. It's a weird team, because their second best player won't play much unless the manager tweaks their formation because he plays the same position as Messi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 16 minutes ago, stony said: Agreed. They should be fine. It's a weird team, because their second best player won't play much unless the manager tweaks their formation because he plays the same position as Messi. they usually aren't into head games, they just get vicious and nasty when backed into a corner it's the group of death by far for this round, another tie between the big 3 would make this even more interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 1 hour ago, stony said: The same way the Sabres could tie the Caps if all five players stood no more than 5 feet from the goal. If that's the best answer you can come up with, @4merper4mer has proven his point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 1 hour ago, stony said: The same way the Sabres could tie the Caps if all five players stood no more than 5 feet from the goal. What if the Caps could pick the best players from 40 million hockey crazed people and the Sabres could pick the best players from the hockey crazed population of half of Wyoming plus Bjork? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 10 minutes ago, 4merper4mer said: What if the Caps could pick the best players from 40 million hockey crazed people and the Sabres could pick the best players from the hockey crazed population of half of Wyoming plus Bjork? Pre or post swan Bjork? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Quick impressions- England's style is the funnest to watch. They look great, except some blown easy goals and a stupid penalty. Mexico's counter attack is fun to watch, and they played great. Belgium looks like contenders. As does Brazil. Watch out for a pissed off Germany Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 No game worth watching until Argentina/Croatia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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