ReiseReise Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 I don´t know if I was giving the US much of a chance in that group, but I am certain I have never seen a Group of Death playing out exactly like people thought it would beforehand. Just a few examples from the top of my head: 1996 EUROS had a group of Germany, Italy, Russia and the Czech Republic. Germany was coming from a surprise quarterfinals elimination in the 1994 World Cup, Italy were runners up in that very tournament, Russia were considered dark horses of the tournament and the Czech Republic were thought to be the underdogs in the group. Italy and Russia went home, while Germany and the Czechs advanced. EURO 2000 had the group of Germany, England (who seemed on the verge of regaining their lost football superpower status), Portugal (who had the golden generation of Figo and Co) and Romania (Hagi´s last spring). England and Germany were the teams eliminated from the group, Portugal winning all three matches and Romania beating England on the final matchday with a 3-2 scoreline. Basically every EURO since the EUROs became 16 team tourneys had one amazingly tough group, and quite often the "weak" team of the group performed well, sometimes even advancing. Even World Cups had those group of death surprises: The 2002 World Cup had the group of England, Argentina, Nigeria and Sweden. Nigeria was held in high regard, it was expected it was either them or Cameroon to perform big for Africa in that tournament. England qualified after the legendary 5-1 win in Munich and were considered a tournament favourite aswell as Argentina. Sweden was the team to deliver the points to everyone, but still considered tough opposition to the others. Sweden ended up winning the group, England advanced alongside them. Group of Deaths often aren´t what you´d thought they´d be in the beginning of a tournament. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Spanish Waiter Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Niners I like you quite a bit but you're talking mad shit right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niners Fan in CT Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Niners I like you quite a bit but you're talking mad shit right now. This thread needed some of that AMERICA FUCK YEAH and I'm giving the people what they want. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Spanish Waiter Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 I can't wait until you batter the wretched Germans and breeze through the group stage without trying in first place. I don't think the Germans have anything for you and I expect them to lose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piranesi Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Niners I like you quite a bit but you're talking mad shit right now. This thread needed some of that AMERICA FUCK YEAH and I'm giving the people what they want. FSW needs to recognize when someone's playing his song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niners Fan in CT Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 I've yet to hear from anyone in his camp citing copyright infringement. We'll see what happens tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Hopefully this might change the subject... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirFozzie Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 is that Miguel Herrera, or Beautiful Bobby Eaton? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Spanish Waiter Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Herrera was in rare form yesterday. Not quite US vs Germany in the final round of the group stage form, but not far off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dewar Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 (edited) Hopefully this might change the subject... Bobby Eaton's Mexican cousin!!! Damnit, Fozzie beat me to the joke. Edited June 24, 2014 by Dewar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Spanish Waiter Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 By an hour and a half! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Death From Above Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Balotelli just hit the most amazing jumping knee. The referee was less impressed than I was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted June 24, 2014 Author Share Posted June 24, 2014 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Death From Above Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Claudio Marchisio red carded. Not a lot has really happened in this game. As the announcer said there's been "a lot of wrestling". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dewar Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 By an hour and a half! I saw that majestic photo of El Hijo del Roberto Eaton, and hit quote right away, there was no need to read anyone elses posts. Mexican Bobby Eaton >>> both games going on right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Finally the Italian flop fest will have to cease Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raziel Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 FLYING BOMA YE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Where's FSW's "Best Player in the World" right now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Death From Above Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Speak of the devil and he shall appear. Great Buffon save. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raziel Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Shit, I should've known better than to speak of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Death From Above Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Suarez just bit a dude because, you know, he's a spastic in need of medication. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Spanish Waiter Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 FLYING BOMA YE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Where's FSW's "Best Player in the World" right now? You are maybe the worst person in this thread. Apart from he who shall not be named. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raziel Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Wait, was that Suarez just trying to BITE someone again?> 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Death From Above Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 And now Italy behind. Well this game has been a shit show but it's been an incident filled shit show anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dewar Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 I was hoping for a bench-clearing brawl, mini-riot, and both teams getting tossed from the tournament. This has been pretty close to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raziel Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Suarez may be the best striker in the world. But he's gonna get banned for life if he doesn't stop trying to eat motherfuckers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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