2014 World Cup Thread

[Jabberdave]

Sasquatch drives a Datsun low rider.

 

[BoomTown]

Ivory coast never pearl harbored us.

Yea, well we gave them Michael Jackson in return.

 

[BoomTown]

Don't know if any of you guys are in Charlotte, but there's going to be a gathering at Killington's Pub in Huntersville to watch the US play Monday night. PM me for 20% off.

 

[Jabberdave]

Don't know if any of you guys are in Charlotte, but there's going to be a gathering at Killington's Pub in Huntersville to watch the US play Monday night. PM me for 20% off.

American Outlaws?

 

[BostonGator84]

I Believe That We Will Win! I Believe That We Will Win! I Believe That We Will Win! I Believe That We Will Win! I Believe That We Will Win!

Closet Utah State fan? Or did someone else use this cheer before them??

 

[BostonGator84]

They need to start allowing video replay for goals.

The first replay system that makes sense and most importantly DOESN'T SLOW THE GAME DOWN. Oh and the first actual interesting use of a smartwatch.

 

[BostonGator84]

If the Netherlands win, I'm giving SQ the Dutch Oven treatment tonight.

So...how did that go???

 

[heversle]

The moment of truth is almost among us for the USMNT. But, first we get to see the other Group of Death heavyweights duke it out in just a few hours. I'm predicting a 3 - 1 victory by Germany over Portugal and a nail-biting 2 - 1 victory by the U.S. over Ghana. This should be a very exciting day of fútbol!

 

[Gatorbait25]

I was impressed with the Ivory Coast in the 2nd half. No idea why they didn't start Drogba, but after he entered the game around the 60 minute mark ivory coast
scored a couple goals in a matter of minutes.

 

[Turk182]

The moment of truth is almost among us for the USMNT. But, first we get to see the other Group of Death heavyweights duke it out in just a few hours. I'm predicting a 3 - 1 victory by Germany over Portugal and a nail-biting 2 - 1 victory by the U.S. over Ghana. This should be a very exciting day of fútbol!

I think we win 3-1.

 

[Thatguy^]

I think if we can get some pressure while keeping Ghana out of the middle, we should be okay. Chandler should NEVER see game action....way too slow. Beasley is a lot quicker and his make up speed is much crisper. Chandler matches up with a team like Germany better because they won't challenge his speed, just his brains. Even that is scary though. Need Altidore to use his strength as well as his quick shot skills. That is what he has over any of our other forwards. I think the U.S. wins 2-1. We believe that we will win!

 

[heversle]

I was impressed with the Ivory Coast in the 2nd half. No idea why they didn't start Drogba, but after he entered the game around the 60 minute mark ivory coast scored a couple goals in a matter of minutes.

Ivory Coast is probably the most talented African nation in the tournament (we'll see how Ghana plays today). I'm not sure why Drogba didn't start either. Opposing teams must account for him when he's on the field whether he's creating scoring opportunities or not, which is an advantage in itself. The team obviously plays a lot better when he's in the mix. That being said, it's Yaya Toure's team now. At 6'3, he's an imposing figure in the midfield (relatively speaking) and many consider him to be one of the best midfielders in the world. If he has a great tournament, the Ivory Coast could be a dark horse team to win it all.

 

[Jabberdave]

Drogba didn't start because he's 36 years old. The plan was to play him as a "super sub" and that's just what they did. Obviously, it worked.

 

[heversle]

I think if we can get some pressure while keeping Ghana out of the middle, we should be okay. Chandler should NEVER see game action....way too slow. Beasley is a lot quicker and his make up speed is much crisper. Chandler matches up with a team like Germany better because they won't challenge his speed, just his brains. Even that is scary though. Need Altidore to use his strength as well as his quick shot skills. That is what he has over any of our other forwards. I think the U.S. wins 2-1. We believe that we will win!

+1. I hope our back 4 is up to snuff today. Ghana will test our defenders all game long. Our midfielders must be aggressive and support the attack, but we need them to get back and help thwart any kind of counterattack. I think Michael Bradley is the most important player for the USMNT today. If he has a good game and helps create scoring opportunities for Altidore and Dempsey, we've got an excellent shot.

 

[Thatguy^]

I think if we can get some pressure while keeping Ghana out of the middle, we should be okay. Chandler should NEVER see game action....way too slow. Beasley is a lot quicker and his make up speed is much crisper. Chandler matches up with a team like Germany better because they won't challenge his speed, just his brains. Even that is scary though. Need Altidore to use his strength as well as his quick shot skills. That is what he has over any of our other forwards. I think the U.S. wins 2-1. We believe that we will win!

+1. I hope our back 4 is up to snuff today. Ghana will test our defenders all game long. Our midfielders must be aggressive and support the attack, but we need them to get back and help thwart any kind of counterattack. I think Michael Bradley is the most important player for the USMNT today. If he has a good game and helps create scoring opportunities for Altidore and Dempsey, we've got an excellent shot.

Our mid-fielders cannot turn the ball over. I think and I hope we see the same line up as the Nigeria game. Beckerman is a really reliable change up defender. I was at the game and he really played very well. Bradley has played great but has had a problem with turn overs on short passes toward goal which CANNOT happen today and I think Kyle helps with that. Other than that, I think the scoring attack is okay and I think Dempsey has done everything but score. I hope he gets at least one in the back of the net.

 

[Captain Sasquatch]

Portugal's in trouble against the Krauts. Down 2-0 and had a guy red carded.

 

[Jabberdave]

Boom! A third goal by Germany!

 

[Captain Sasquatch]

Bodes very well for the U.S. if it comes down to goal differential. You gotta think the Germans will get at least another one in the 2nd half. Still need to beat Ghana in the worst possible way tonight.

 

[heversle]

Portugal looks horrible. I was way off with my prediction. Germany may win 5 - 0.

 

[Turk182]

[video]https://www.espnfc.us/fifa-world-cup/4/video/1885830/pepe-loses-his-headsees-red[/video]

Seems kind of chippy.