bierfiend
Footballguy
ghana has knocked out the US in 10 and 06, this was very significant as a first game.... with portugal and germany to come"US soccer folklore...the day US beat Ghana"
really?
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***Official 2014 World Cup Thread*** (2 Viewers)
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Footballguy
Or play Fab on the left and Cam on the right? Hard to know. But hope Gonzo enjoys his free vacation.
He worked defensively. But that was probably the worst offensive game I've seen from him.
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Footballguy
Four Manhattan game, BTW. Brooks goal came about 2 minutes after fourth drink was mixed.
Evilgrin 72
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The Gator
Footballguy
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Evilgrin 72
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The Gator
Footballguy
Yes.
He needs to get pissed off Manhattan's and Andy can't post during the games. :juju:
Ramsay Hunt Experience
Footballguy
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
I have not read any comments since the game started. I stood/paced the entire game :(
Here are some random thoughts
* I have no idea how the US won this game. The US was outplayed in every phase and when Ghana broke though for the score, I was sure a second was coming from them.
* Bradley had an off game, which makes the win all that much more amazing
* Someone needs to really pat Fab on the back. Most players give up on that ball and his commotion caused the corner that won the game.
* Not having a second target forward is a mess. Bacon is not built for that role and he struggled. Wondo is not the answer. I dare say EJ might have come in handy right now.
* Kyle Mother####ing Beckerman. Great game he played which emphasized his strengths
* Ignoring the goal he scored, Brooks was solid defendively. Just one miscue but was solid otherwise
* DMB was being treated like a top by Atsu but god bless him, he kept with it.
* Bedoya was decent in the first half and worked hard defensively in the second but we are lucky Zusi subbed in. His best skill is delivering a good set piece and his corner was flawless.
* It goes with out saying the US has to play much better to get a point off of Portugal.
* Whew and get rest for the players.
Here are some random thoughts
* I have no idea how the US won this game. The US was outplayed in every phase and when Ghana broke though for the score, I was sure a second was coming from them.
* Bradley had an off game, which makes the win all that much more amazing
* Someone needs to really pat Fab on the back. Most players give up on that ball and his commotion caused the corner that won the game.
* Not having a second target forward is a mess. Bacon is not built for that role and he struggled. Wondo is not the answer. I dare say EJ might have come in handy right now.
* Kyle Mother####ing Beckerman. Great game he played which emphasized his strengths
* Ignoring the goal he scored, Brooks was solid defendively. Just one miscue but was solid otherwise
* DMB was being treated like a top by Atsu but god bless him, he kept with it.
* Bedoya was decent in the first half and worked hard defensively in the second but we are lucky Zusi subbed in. His best skill is delivering a good set piece and his corner was flawless.
* It goes with out saying the US has to play much better to get a point off of Portugal.
* Whew and get rest for the players.
Bonzai
Footballguy
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Evilgrin 72
Distributor of Pain
These post game questions are so bad. I'd love to hear this:
Schaap: "Tim, what were you thinking when Ghana scored?"
Howard: "It was awesome. I was so tired of playing with the lead. I hate clean sheets. I don't change them if I take a dump in my bed. Ghana, baby. Ghana."
Schaap: "And when you guys went back on top?"
Howard: "Ugh, that sucked. I was really hoping for a draw. We were really hoping to go into the Germany game with one point, so we'd need a win just to have a prayer. I'm so pissed at Brooks right now. I'm going to go tie him down and shave his pubes."
Schaap: "Thanks, Tim."
Schaap: "Tim, what were you thinking when Ghana scored?"
Howard: "It was awesome. I was so tired of playing with the lead. I hate clean sheets. I don't change them if I take a dump in my bed. Ghana, baby. Ghana."
Schaap: "And when you guys went back on top?"
Howard: "Ugh, that sucked. I was really hoping for a draw. We were really hoping to go into the Germany game with one point, so we'd need a win just to have a prayer. I'm so pissed at Brooks right now. I'm going to go tie him down and shave his pubes."
Schaap: "Thanks, Tim."
got_nugs
Footballguy
Ramsay Hunt Experience
Footballguy
Ohh, Alexi. I share your love of set pieces.
The Gator
Footballguy
Carter_Can_Fly
Footballguy
As a Canadian I cheer hard for US in the world cup. Although it was not their best performance they got the result and that is what is important. Even though it was not their best game they did played organized and defended well for the most part.
Bradley will be better next game. His distribution was bad and he usually helps with possession much more. He is too good of a player to not bounce back from a sub par game.
Ghana is no joke. They are relentless and could very well steal points from Portugal and quite possibly against Germany (with some luck). You can't down play that win for USA.
Great start and got the job done.
Bradley will be better next game. His distribution was bad and he usually helps with possession much more. He is too good of a player to not bounce back from a sub par game.
Ghana is no joke. They are relentless and could very well steal points from Portugal and quite possibly against Germany (with some luck). You can't down play that win for USA.
Great start and got the job done.
Norman Paperman
Footballguy
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The guys who might have a case for being unfairly left off because they could play Jozys role are Eddie Johnson or Terrence Boyd.
jonessed
Footballguy
A lot of EPL fans around here. I would guess there are a lot more rooting for them than rooting against them.
got_nugs
Footballguy
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Kind of an awesome day all in all. Gave five people on the street high fives just for wearing USMNT jerseys. Really felt different from 2010.
Norman Paperman
Footballguy
Watching Dempsey's presser - nose looks sideways,
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Portugal had a red card today (Pepe) and they have a couple injuries. I don't want to suggest anything crazy...
Ramsay Hunt Experience
Footballguy
You get that there are different kinds of forwards, right? Bacon is a forward, but he's not a hold-up forward. It's like asking Messi to do the same things as Benzema.
Ghana had possession 59-41. For a lot of the second half, our offense was missing in action. Poor passing, nothing much developing.
There is no way the USA deserved to win this game. But, a couple of brilliant plays can make up for a lot of mediocrity. Soccer is like that. And the chances have gone the other way for the US, too.
I'll take the moral defeat, and rejoice in the undeserved victory!
There is no way the USA deserved to win this game. But, a couple of brilliant plays can make up for a lot of mediocrity. Soccer is like that. And the chances have gone the other way for the US, too.
I'll take the moral defeat, and rejoice in the undeserved victory!
Ramsay Hunt Experience
Footballguy
Dude, it's fine to have questions. It's like football. Two guys might be wide receivers, but a deep guy and a possession guy play different roles.
Norman Paperman
Footballguy
I thought they deserved it - did not give up many good chances, and took their own chances well.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
Dempsey was almost invisible from the point he got whacked.
A game like this does not play to Dempsey low defensive activity level.
A game like this does not play to Dempsey low defensive activity level.
Dinsy Ejotuz
Footballguy
Things that *could* go right for the US:
--Bradley returns to form
--Portugal isn't athletic enough to press as well as Ghana
--Dempsey, Besler, Bedoya are all fully fit
--Portugal saves us the trouble, and implodes
--Bradley returns to form
--Portugal isn't athletic enough to press as well as Ghana
--Dempsey, Besler, Bedoya are all fully fit
--Portugal saves us the trouble, and implodes
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
After two decades of saying "well we played pretty well in the loss" I will take it.
Norman Paperman
Footballguy
Brooks is Left Center back back-up. Omar is the Right Center back back-up - per klinsman
Ramsay Hunt Experience
Footballguy
Yeah, I didn't think Ghana created many chances other than the goal. And the goal was great. Hard to fault the defense on that. I wish the US had kept possession better, but the CBs played really well.
Not sure I agree. Sure, the gave up a lot of possession. But Ghana didn't really do a lot with it.
Norman Paperman
Footballguy
Klinsman - Besler should be fine. Clint needs to shake it off - "I broke mine 3-4 times"
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Can't hurt for all of us to do this.
The Gator
Footballguy
Portugal doesn't usually press. Fabian and Bedoya could have a field day down that right side, though.
