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***Official 2014 World Cup Thread*** (1 Viewer)
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Footballguy
I fully admit to being a newb to this sport but why are you so positive on the US? I thought they were outplayed for most of the first game and they also are going to be missing their key offensive player.
Spartans Rule
Footballguy
Italy getting no respect on these lists. I think they're one of the favorites.
They handled Germany in Euro 2012 on their way to the final. They're strong defensively and in goal. They've got Pirlo and Balotelli. They'll likely win their group, and second place in Group C should be a very beatable opponent.
They handled Germany in Euro 2012 on their way to the final. They're strong defensively and in goal. They've got Pirlo and Balotelli. They'll likely win their group, and second place in Group C should be a very beatable opponent.
This game will play out differently than Ghana, where Ghana were desperate to get back into the game, and kept the US pinned back. I think you will see a better flow to this game, and with a week to prepare for a game without Jozy, I think we'll be fine.
There was a lot of talk about replacing Jozy after the first two friendlies in the send-off series, so its not like he is that key - an important loss, but not a deal killer.
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NewlyRetired
Footballguy
We don't know yet whether Dempsey is out (Jozy is important but is not the key player especially if they change the formation a bit). If Dempsey is out too then yeah, it is a mess.
US missing Jozy and Dempsey is probably more hurtful than Portugal missing its 3 players.
However, if Dempsey can play, then the injury advantage switches to the US IMO.
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B Maverick
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Sebowski
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TheIronSheik
SUPER ELITE UPPER TIER
"OK. Turn to the left and cross your arms."
"Can we do something different?"
"Ummm..... I guess look at the ground, then look up.... and cross your arms."
"Can we do something different?"
"Ummm..... I guess look at the ground, then look up.... and cross your arms."
shader
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Eephus
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GroveDiesel
Footballguy
Pretty cool that all 5 black guys that live in England seem to have made their soccer team.
Notorious T.R.E.
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COME ON ENGLAND
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jonessed
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MattFancy
Footballguy
Looked intentional for sure on the replay. Rooney couldn't capitalize on the free kick though.
GroveDiesel
Footballguy
Relax. It's a joke about England only having about 1.5% of their population being black. And also about how malleable nationalities become in international sports.
Ramsay Hunt Experience
Footballguy
LOL, Welbeck.
Eephus
Footballguy
Notorious T.R.E.
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SEND HIM OFF
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Jaysus
Good times!
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Ilov80s
Footballguy
True, but Italy didn't seem to be having the same issues.
Ramsay Hunt Experience
Footballguy
Rooney is like 5 ft 9. Don't see how he could have done better.
GroveDiesel
Footballguy
Eephus
Footballguy
the Indian/Pakistani population in England is nearly twice as large as the African/Caribbean but the best footballer to come out of it has been Parminder Nagrawa in Bend It Like Beckham
Buck Bradcanon
Footballguy
Hell yes to this game. Just in general. #becausefutbol
Ilov80s
Footballguy
Yep.
GroveDiesel
Footballguy
This ref really is seeming suspicious. He's already had 4 or 5 terrible calls.
The Gator
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