***Official 2014 World Cup Thread*** (1 Viewer)

[Sinn Fein]

Someone text Tasker, to make sure he is all right

He's watching it later

Maybe they'll win when he watches it later.

 

[Sebowski]

Rich Coast basically just won the group didn't they? What is the tie breaker order?

 

[jonessed]

The Italy-Uruguay game is going to be fantastic.

 

[Sammy3469]

Shocking to me to see Italy tactically outmaneuvered by Costa Rica. I thought they'd have trouble with Costa Rica's counter, but didn't expect them to just be outplayed like that. As shocking as the Uruguay match was, this was a better performance by Costa Rica. Nothing lucky about their results.

 

[Ramsay Hunt Experience]

Really impressed by the organization of Costa Rica's defense. Navas was barely tested in the second half.

Navas is a hell of a keeper-sweeper. When Costa Rica pressed and played higher, he completely shut down the balls over the top.

Also, is it just me, or did Balotelli stop trying somewhere around the 65 minute mark?

 

[fatguyinalittlecoat]

Rich Coast basically just won the group didn't they? What is the tie breaker order?

If they lose to England and there's a winner of the Uruguay/Italy game, then it will be goal differential.

 

[TheIronSheik]

Seeing all of these upsets has me really excited for our matches against Portugal and Germany.

 

[gianmarco]

Shocking to me to see Italy tactically outmaneuvered by Costa Rica. I thought they'd have trouble with Costa Rica's counter, but didn't expect them to just be outplayed like that. As shocking as the Uruguay match was, this was a better performance by Costa Rica. Nothing lucky about their results.

This.

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

All these strong performances by CONCACAF teams can't hurt the US's confidence. And you'd think Spain, England, Italy might keep Portugal's anxiety high too.

 

[Sinn Fein]

Really impressed by the organization of Costa Rica's defense. Navas was barely tested in the second half.

Navas is a hell of a keeper-sweeper. When Costa Rica pressed and played higher, he completely shut down the balls over the top.

Also, is it just me, or did Balotelli stop trying somewhere around the 65 minute mark?

Never really saw him involved after the incident when he got the yellow card

 

[NewlyRetired]

I think Panama was much better suited to do damage here than Honduras... gutting how they missed out

Panama did not miss out in place of Honduras. They lost out to Mexico. Honduras came in 3rd.

 

[fatguyinalittlecoat]

Fun seeing these big Euro teams getting eliminated. Maybe FIFA needs to take a spot away from them.

 

[Eephus]

Really impressed by the organization of Costa Rica's defense. Navas was barely tested in the second half.

Navas is a hell of a keeper-sweeper. When Costa Rica pressed and played higher, he completely shut down the balls over the top.

Also, is it just me, or did Balotelli stop trying somewhere around the 65 minute mark?

Mario didn't seem to make a lot of runs but there wasn't much service for him.

Prandelli stuck to his game plan even after it was ineffective in the first hour. His substitutions were pretty much like for like and had very little impact on the game. Immobile stayed immobile on the bench.

 

[Sebowski]

Rich Coast basically just won the group didn't they? What is the tie breaker order?

If they lose to England and there's a winner of the Uruguay/Italy game, then it will be goal differential.

That's what I thought, but someone else told me head to head if it is just a 2 team tie.

 

[Sammy3469]

We have a Sissoko sighting...

 

[fatguyinalittlecoat]

Rich Coast basically just won the group didn't they? What is the tie breaker order?

If they lose to England and there's a winner of the Uruguay/Italy game, then it will be goal differential.

That's what I thought, but someone else told me head to head if it is just a 2 team tie.

That person is wrong.

ETA: If Goal differential and goals scored are tied, then it would be head-to-head.

 

[Premier]

Seeing all of these upsets has me really excited for our matches against Portugal and Germany.

You should feel good. We're going to beat Portugal.

 

[BassNBrew]

Can someone explain what happen at the 25:58 mark of the Italy- Costa Rico game earlier.

 

[NewlyRetired]

Rich Coast basically just won the group didn't they? What is the tie breaker order?

If they lose to England and there's a winner of the Uruguay/Italy game, then it will be goal differential.

That's what I thought, but someone else told me head to head if it is just a 2 team tie.

That person is wrong.ETA: If Goal differential and goals scored are tied, then it would be head-to-head.

Here are the exact rules

Teams are ranked on the following criteria:

1. Greater number of points in all group matches

2. Goal difference in all group matches

3. Greater number of goals scored in all group matches

4. Greatest number of points in matches between tied teams

5. Goal difference in matches between tied teams

6. Greatest number of goals scored in matches between tied teams

7. Drawing of lots by the FIFA Organising Committee

 

[El Floppo]

Really impressed by the organization of Costa Rica's defense. Navas was barely tested in the second half.

Navas is a hell of a keeper-sweeper. When Costa Rica pressed and played higher, he completely shut down the balls over the top.

Also, is it just me, or did Balotelli stop trying somewhere around the 65 minute mark?

Not just you. He looked like Jozy or Dempsey walking around out there.

 

[TheIronSheik]

Seeing all of these upsets has me really excited for our matches against Portugal and Germany.

You should feel good. We're going to beat Portugal.

 

[NewlyRetired]

Updated :

Confederation Records So Far*: W-D-L (points per game)

South America: 7-1-2 (2.2)

Africa: 1-1-5 (0.6)

UEFA: 5-2-6 (1.3)

Concacaf: 4-1-1 (2.2)

Asia: 0-3-3 (0.5)

*Europe vs Europe excluded

 

[NewlyRetired]

Of the 6 games CONCACAF has played, they have faced Ghana, Italy, Brazil, France and Uruguay. Only Cameroon was a team that might have been weaker.

This was impossible to predict but it won't stop some fans from trotting out the "Concacrap" line all the time.

 

[The_Man]

Continue to be impressed with the seeming homefield advantage for South American/Western Hemisphere teams - Ecaudor is the only one to lose, other than Honduras which really had no chance vs. France, and Uruguay which lost to Central America's Costa Rica.

I will really be a believer if Costa Rica beats Italy.

OK, I'm a believer. Wish I'd bet on it.

 

[fatguyinalittlecoat]

If Honduras beats Ecuador today, CONCACAF will be in first place.

 

[QuizGuy66]

Rich Coast basically just won the group didn't they? What is the tie breaker order?

Goal differential reigns supreme then goals scored.

Italy can place first if they

1) win and Rich Coast lose and the combined margin is 4 goals or more

2) win and Rich Coast lose and the combined margin is exactly 3 goals and Italy scores 3 or more goals more than Rich Coast does.

Uruguay can place first if they

1) win and Rich Coast lose and the combined margin is 5 goals or more

2) win and Rich Coast lose and the combined margin is exactly 4 goals and Uruguay scores 2 or more goals more than Rich Coast does.

-QG

 

[guru_007]

On the over fairly big in the France/Swiss game.

Really need some goals after that Italian debacle.

 

[Jaysus]

So... who all has played in Manaus, and what are their odds of advancing?

England: out

Italy: need to win

Cameroon: Short end of the stick in Group A

Croatia: Has to win last game.

USA v Portugal: June 22nd - uh-oh

Honduras v. Switzerland: June 25th (last game of stage)

I am wondering if there is an Amazonian hangover that is going to hurt Croatia, USA, and Portgual in their final games similar to how England and Italy played so poorly after playing in Manaus?

 

[Jayrod]

So... who all has played in Manaus, and what are their odds of advancing?

England: out

Italy: need to win

Cameroon: Short end of the stick in Group A

Croatia: Has to win last game.

USA v Portugal: June 22nd - uh-oh

Honduras v. Switzerland: June 25th (last game of stage)

I am wondering if there is an Amazonian hangover that is going to hurt Croatia, USA, and Portgual in their final games similar to how England and Italy played so poorly after playing in Manaus?

Easy, Hoss.

 

[Ramsay Hunt Experience]

If Honduras beats Ecuador today, CONCACAF will be in first place.

This must be what being an SEC honk feels like.

 

[ffldrew]

So... who all has played in Manaus, and what are their odds of advancing?

England: out

Italy: need to win

Cameroon: Short end of the stick in Group A

Croatia: Has to win last game.

USA v Portugal: June 22nd - uh-oh

Honduras v. Switzerland: June 25th (last game of stage)

I am wondering if there is an Amazonian hangover that is going to hurt Croatia, USA, and Portgual in their final games similar to how England and Italy played so poorly after playing in Manaus?

Let's ban this guy!

just kidding - still thanks posty

 

[Ramsay Hunt Experience]

So... who all has played in Manaus, and what are their odds of advancing?

England: out

Italy: need to win

Cameroon: Short end of the stick in Group A

Croatia: Has to win last game.

USA v Portugal: June 22nd - uh-oh

Honduras v. Switzerland: June 25th (last game of stage)

I am wondering if there is an Amazonian hangover that is going to hurt Croatia, USA, and Portgual in their final games similar to how England and Italy played so poorly after playing in Manaus?

Let's ban this guy!

just kidding - still thanks posty

You can take our lives but you can never take our GFY cats.

 

[Jaysus]

So... who all has played in Manaus, and what are their odds of advancing?

England: out

Italy: need to win

Cameroon: Short end of the stick in Group A

Croatia: Has to win last game.

USA v Portugal: June 22nd - uh-oh

Honduras v. Switzerland: June 25th (last game of stage)

I am wondering if there is an Amazonian hangover that is going to hurt Croatia, USA, and Portgual in their final games similar to how England and Italy played so poorly after playing in Manaus?

Let's ban this guy!

Well, both games in Manaus have had winners so far... if the good guys win the next one, they will not have to worry about the hangover part of the equation as their 3rd game would likely be irrelevant at that point

 

[Ramsay Hunt Experience]

Oh French fans. Please eschew the black face in the future.

 

[El Floppo]

Oh French fans. Please eschew the black face in the future.

racistgiffycat please. I missed it.

 

[Ramsay Hunt Experience]

Benzrection activated. FYI, my phone now knows to suggest Benzrection in autocorrect.

 

[El Floppo]

Benzrection activated. FYI, my phone now knows to suggest Benzrection in autocorrect.

 

[Ramsay Hunt Experience]

Loved the Swiss keeper in Tron.

 

[Ramsay Hunt Experience]

Argh. Has a Bend it Like Benz pun lined up.

 

[TenTimes]

If Honduras beats Ecuador today, CONCACAF will be in first place.

This must be what being an SEC honk feels like.

or lhucks

 

[El Floppo]

Sendoros still playing?

 

[QuizGuy66]

Pretty surprising that the Swiss are known for the defense - I expect it to have holes.

One things are sure, the best way to beat France is to swing around their line on the free kicks.

-QG

 

[ffldrew]

So... who all has played in Manaus, and what are their odds of advancing?

England: out

Italy: need to win

Cameroon: Short end of the stick in Group A

Croatia: Has to win last game.

USA v Portugal: June 22nd - uh-oh

Honduras v. Switzerland: June 25th (last game of stage)

I am wondering if there is an Amazonian hangover that is going to hurt Croatia, USA, and Portgual in their final games similar to how England and Italy played so poorly after playing in Manaus?

Let's ban this guy!

Well, both games in Manaus have had winners so far... if the good guys win the next one, they will not have to worry about the hangover part of the equation as their 3rd game would likely be irrelevant at that point

Now that is much better!

 

[Jaysus]

Argh. Has a Bend it Like Benz pun lined up.

good enough: http://gfycat.com/PointedJitteryAttwatersprairiechicken

 

[Jaysus]

appropriate link: http://gfycat.com/ClumsyAdmirableGaur

 

[The Gator]

Nice take, dooshbooshy

 

[Jaysus]

appropriate URL: http://gfycat.com/ClumsyAdmirableGaur

You can sort of see blood here

Player coming out for a sub (More blood)

 

[Ignoramus]

Pretty surprising that the Swiss are known for the defense - I expect it to have holes.

-QG

Oof. Cheesy joke.

 

[Sebowski]

Costa Rica is +3 right now. Italy even. Uruguay -1

Winner of this group plays Ivory/Japan/Greece them the winner of Mexico-Netherlands/Chile.

We could be looking at concacaf knockout game.

 

[Jayrod]

LOL at the French dude lying on the ground for like a minute and then just pops up once he realized the ref was letting it play on.