Dolfan in NYC Posted November 29, 2022 Posted November 29, 2022 So unless a miracle happens, Iran will only need to tie to advance.
Robert S Posted November 29, 2022 Posted November 29, 2022 1 hour ago, RIPPA said: The final matches of each Group Stage are played at the same time (notice Group A two matches both kicked off at 10 AM EST) to prevent teams doing shady stuff after knowing the result of the first match The reason why.... That game is known here as "die Schande von Gijon", approx. "the disgrace of Gijon". There was one player on the Austrian side (Walter Schachner) who actively wanted to play. I have seen funny clips of 21 players basically doing nothing besided pass the ball back and forth and 1 player running around like wild and gesticulating to his teammates to pass him the ball. Though having both games run in parallel still from time to time produces let's call it funny results, like Denmark - Sweden at the Euro 2004 (beforehand it was clear that both teams would advance if the game ends in a tie with both teams scoring at least 2 goals and behold, the game ended 2-2) or France - Denmark at the World Cup 2018 (both teams were sure to advance with a draw and basically nothing happened for 90 minutes). Another famous game in that vein was a Champions League match between Leverkusen and Monaco I think in 1998. Monaco goalkeeper Barthez was so sure that nothing was going to happen in the last 10 minutes that he sat down, leaning his back at the goalpost. 2
RIPPA Posted November 29, 2022 Author Posted November 29, 2022 At the rate they are going - even if they advance - will the US have anyone left to play the Netherlands
Cobra Commander Posted November 29, 2022 Posted November 29, 2022 Bold take impending: it would be good for the US to score another goal in this half. I'm *guessing* the honey shots of attractive Iranian women in this crowd are not being broadcast back to Tehran?
Chaos Posted November 29, 2022 Posted November 29, 2022 The possession and second half play in general this second half is not great from the US. A lot of breath holding while glancing here at work.
cubbymark Posted November 29, 2022 Posted November 29, 2022 Not a fan of Berhalter parking the bus like this. Playing with fire.
Cobra Commander Posted November 29, 2022 Posted November 29, 2022 9 minutes, didn't know this was such an eventful half
hammerva Posted November 29, 2022 Posted November 29, 2022 (edited) Well that was only about 6 inches away from a tie. I am a couple minutes behind That smell was an entire country almost shitting themselves in disbelief Edited November 29, 2022 by hammerva
Dolfan in NYC Posted November 29, 2022 Posted November 29, 2022 I NEVER DOUBTED IT FOR A SECOND! USA! USA! USA! 2
cubbymark Posted November 29, 2022 Posted November 29, 2022 Netherlands is going to make minced meat out of the USA if we play like this. Berhalter's parking the bus and horrible subs isn't going to work vs the Dutch.
SirFozzie Posted November 29, 2022 Posted November 29, 2022 America(n Soccer), Fuck Yeah.. Come in to make the fuckin round of 16.. (fuck yeah!) OK, I butchered a comedy movie song. The feeling is the important part. 1
Cobra Commander Posted November 29, 2022 Posted November 29, 2022 42 minutes ago, RIPPA said: At the rate they are going - even if they advance - will the US have anyone left to play the Netherlands somehow Reyna won't start even with a bunch of injuries 1
RIPPA Posted November 29, 2022 Author Posted November 29, 2022 14 minutes ago, Cobra Commander said: somehow Reyna won't start even with a bunch of injuries They would play me over Reyna
SirFozzie Posted November 29, 2022 Posted November 29, 2022 (edited) Hopefully Pulisic is ok. He's already posted something on IG from the hospital all fired up and swearing he'll be ready for Saturday. https://www.facebook.com/foxsoccer/photos/10159649121362946 Edited November 29, 2022 by SirFozzie
odessasteps Posted November 29, 2022 Posted November 29, 2022 I wonder if the simultaneous match day 3 is maybe antiquated, now that everyone has instantaneous communication.
SirFozzie Posted November 30, 2022 Posted November 30, 2022 Pelvic contusion for Pulisic, day to day. I have to admit, I've never heard of that injury. 1
hammerva Posted November 30, 2022 Posted November 30, 2022 It is going to be interesting and unfortunately upsetting to see the fate of the Iranian players. Never mind that they lost to the US after members of their media tried to punk out players before the game, they have made plenty of statements and protest in support of the women in the country. Those are two things that I am sure the government isn't going to be happy about. 1
Marcel Posted November 30, 2022 Posted November 30, 2022 17 hours ago, RIPPA said: They would play me over Reyna Well, we could use your height on corner kicks.
Marcel Posted November 30, 2022 Posted November 30, 2022 Obviously very thrilled that we got the win over Iran. We're playing with house money now - I just want us to play our best game against Holland. Bad thing, though? Berhalter will absolutely be kept on as coach now. This would be A Very Bad Idea, as was the case with Arena...and Bradley...and Klinsmann. Coaches should only get one WC cycle at most.
RIPPA Posted November 30, 2022 Author Posted November 30, 2022 With 10 minutes to go (well honestly 20 when you add in stoppage time) - everything is coming up Australia in both matches 1
GuerrillaMonsoon Posted November 30, 2022 Posted November 30, 2022 Resting the entire starting line up is the most French thing ever.
GuerrillaMonsoon Posted November 30, 2022 Posted November 30, 2022 Harry Souttar is getting paid after this World Cup. Been amazing.
RIPPA Posted November 30, 2022 Author Posted November 30, 2022 Australia is trying to kill every single person who is up in the middle of the night watching the game in that country 2
RIPPA Posted November 30, 2022 Author Posted November 30, 2022 As the Aussie's survive and advance Only the 2nd time they make the knockout round 1
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