ajzepp Posted June 11, 2006 Author Share Posted June 11, 2006 GOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLL Stick that up yer asses, you Iranian bastards! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMadCap Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 Vive la Mexico!!! 706665[/snapback] Yes, but !@#$ the Beaner national team too. Can I hope for an asteroid to come down and smite both teams??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meazza Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 Dang, I pulled a Meazza and slept through the game....hopefully the next two will be good 706659[/snapback] I can't wake up anymore. I better have 3 alarm clocks ready to wake me up for the US game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meazza Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 GOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLL Stick that up yer asses, you Iranian bastards! 706670[/snapback] Don't mix politics and sports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardy Pyle Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 Argentina has looked the most complete side thus far. Riquelme is a maestro on the ball and pulled the strings beautifully in the game. It's a shame that 95% of north american sports fans can't see the beauty in his game. Will be interesting to see if Messi, when healthy, replaces Saviola. Sorin was wonderful in defence. Quite frankly, Holland slightly dissappointed in the game. Other than Robben, the team didn't show alot of creativity. Still a very skillful side, but will need to show more if they are to reach their goals. Ivory Coast - I wouldn't be surprised at all if they win their next two and advance. The Chelsea players are all getting off to good world cups with goals by Drogba, Crespo(my golden boot selection), and Robben. Nice to see CONCAF with one win and a tie and but one loss. (I think the second one will come with US vs Czech...but it's soccer, I could be surprised!) One more game to go today...then off to soccer practice. CYA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oneonta Buffalo Fan Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 What happened to today in Soccer. Missed the games for the Flag Day Parade in Troy, NY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted June 11, 2006 Author Share Posted June 11, 2006 What a great finish by Mexico....that third goal was AWESOME. And you talk about a great example of a game that is entertaining with little scoring? The first half of the Portugal - Angola match was maybe the most fun 45 mins of soccer I've seen so far. You had a shot in the first few seconds of the game roll right across the mouth of the goal, a beautiful move by Figo (Por) to go by an Angola defender and get an assist, a crazy Angolan attempting TWO bicycle kicks (second one had potential), Christian Ronaldo with a beautiful header off the crossbar for a near goal, and a few other moments I'm forgetting. The second half wasn't quite as good, but wow...what a start to that match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted June 11, 2006 Author Share Posted June 11, 2006 Don't mix politics and sports. 706702[/snapback] I have to give the Iranian team credit...they showed a lot of class and sportsmanship. They aren't responsible for the decisions and comments of their government, you're exactly right. But I'm still glad the Mexicans took a burrito to 'em Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted June 11, 2006 Author Share Posted June 11, 2006 Argentina has looked the most complete side thus far. Riquelme is a maestro on the ball and pulled the strings beautifully in the game. It's a shame that 95% of north american sports fans can't see the beauty in his game. I agree about Argentina, though Portugal was playing some AMAZING soccer in the first twenty mins or so....then they just got lazy, but apparently they have a history of doing that. But if they can get it together, that team is lightening quick and very dangerous. The score could have easily been 4-0 after the first 30 mins. And you're right, it is a shame that more people don't appreciate the game more. I've watched all or part of every game so far, and there is some very good soccer being played. Some disappointing play, too, but that's to be expected. I think it's going to be a great round of 16 with some very exciting games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meazza Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 I have to give the Iranian team credit...they showed a lot of class and sportsmanship. They aren't responsible for the decisions and comments of their government, you're exactly right. But I'm still glad the Mexicans took a burrito to 'em 706763[/snapback] Enough talk about the Mexicans... are you ready for tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted June 11, 2006 Author Share Posted June 11, 2006 Enough talk about the Mexicans... are you ready for tomorrow 706766[/snapback] I'm so ready that I'm sitting here debating if I should swap Monday for Tuesday at work....I really want to see those games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meazza Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 I'm so ready that I'm sitting here debating if I should swap Monday for Tuesday at work....I really want to see those games 706769[/snapback] I would. I can watch a taped game of a team I can't watch my team taped. It must be live Tuesday has some nice games. Brazil - Croatia. Croatia is good. As well, France is playing Switzerland. I want to see every game Zidane plays since he is retiring after this tournament. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted June 11, 2006 Author Share Posted June 11, 2006 I would. I can watch a taped game of a team I can't watch my team taped. It must be live Tuesday has some nice games. Brazil - Croatia. Croatia is good. As well, France is playing Switzerland. I want to see every game Zidane plays since he is retiring after this tournament. 706772[/snapback] Yeah, that's my dilemma....I'd much rather tape the Tuesday games and see the ones tomorrow live You've got me all interested to see Italy play now, so this is partially your fault Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meazza Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 Yeah, that's my dilemma....I'd much rather tape the Tuesday games and see the ones tomorrow live You've got me all interested to see Italy play now, so this is partially your fault 706773[/snapback] One guy i'm interested in seeing is Daniele De Rossi. He plays in the midfield. Truly, this guy is a high character guy anyone would want on his team. A true Roman who played for 3 seasons at 30k Euros per year before he got his million dollar contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted June 11, 2006 Author Share Posted June 11, 2006 One guy i'm interested in seeing is Daniele De Rossi. He plays in the midfield. Truly, this guy is a high character guy anyone would want on his team. A true Roman who played for 3 seasons at 30k Euros per year before he got his million dollar contract. 706774[/snapback] Is he a diver like the rest of 'em? lol Do you have any idea of Ghana plays like Angola? Angola has a forward who's off his rocker, man....he was entertaining as hell to watch. He launched a couple long rocket balls and went for a pair of bicycle kicks all in the first half. I love watching some of those African teams....they aren't always the most technically sound teams, but they are fun to watch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meazza Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 Is he a diver like the rest of 'em? lol Do you have any idea of Ghana plays like Angola? Angola has a forward who's off his rocker, man....he was entertaining as hell to watch. He launched a couple long rocket balls and went for a pair of bicycle kicks all in the first half. I love watching some of those African teams....they aren't always the most technically sound teams, but they are fun to watch! 706775[/snapback] You mean Akwa? I saw him too, he kept trying to score a spectacular one. So far there hasn't been a major upset... this has me worried Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted June 11, 2006 Author Share Posted June 11, 2006 You mean Akwa? I saw him too, he kept trying to score a spectacular one. So far there hasn't been a major upset... this has me worried 706779[/snapback] Yeah, that's the guy....his first name was like FAbian or Fabrice or something, right? They said he wasn't on a club team right now, which surprised me....I'd sign him up just to watch him go nuts Is Italy not favored against Ghana??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meazza Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 Yeah, that's the guy....his first name was like FAbian or Fabrice or something, right? They said he wasn't on a club team right now, which surprised me....I'd sign him up just to watch him go nuts Is Italy not favored against Ghana??? 706780[/snapback] Yes, exactly. Usually in these tournaments, there is the first round upset... I do not want it to be tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodBye Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 What a great finish by Mexico....that third goal was AWESOME. And you talk about a great example of a game that is entertaining with little scoring? The first half of the Portugal - Angola match was maybe the most fun 45 mins of soccer I've seen so far. You had a shot in the first few seconds of the game roll right across the mouth of the goal, a beautiful move by Figo (Por) to go by an Angola defender and get an assist, a crazy Angolan attempting TWO bicycle kicks (second one had potential), Christian Ronaldo with a beautiful header off the crossbar for a near goal, and a few other moments I'm forgetting. The second half wasn't quite as good, but wow...what a start to that match. 706761[/snapback] And that was the part of the game I missed. I went to go get something to eat. Should have waited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oneonta Buffalo Fan Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 GO USA AND ARGENTINA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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