***Official 2014 World Cup Thread*** (2 Viewers)

[B Maverick]

Any late info on the Belgium injuries?

This is from a Belgian reporter I've been on twitter the past couple years to keep track of CFC's Belgians:

Kristof Terreur @HLNinEngeland · 10m
RTBF leak Belgium XI: Courtois; Alderweireld, van Buyten, Kompany, Vertonghen; Witsel, Fellaini, De Bruyne; Mertens, Origi, Hazard.

If true, I would say they are attacking with all guns forward.

Mertens over Mirallas? Looks like they're definitely going for it.

Plus, hasn't Fellaini been the SuperSub for them?

He was a sub in game 1 and scored but I believe he started the other 2 games.

 

[NewlyRetired]

Any late info on the Belgium injuries?

This is from a Belgian reporter I've been on twitter the past couple years to keep track of CFC's Belgians:

Kristof Terreur @HLNinEngeland · 10m

RTBF leak Belgium XI: Courtois; Alderweireld, van Buyten, Kompany, Vertonghen; Witsel, Fellaini, De Bruyne; Mertens, Origi, Hazard.

If true, I would say they are attacking with all guns forward.

Mertens over Mirallas? Looks like they're definitely going for it.

Plus, hasn't Fellaini been the SuperSub for them?

He was a sub in first game and started the next 2 in the first round.

 

[Jaysus]

GFYCAT!

58' ROJO TESTS BENAGLIO! Messi finally comes to life in this second half as he picks the ball up in a deep position, before drifting over towards the left. Eventually he finds Lavezzi, who then slips a pass forward for Rojo. The left-back's cross, or shot, goes straight at Benaglio, who is forced into action.

 

[Sinn Fein]

So its a game, eh?

 

[Jaysus]

GFYCAT!!!

63' GREAT SAVE BY BENAGLIO! Rojo crosses from the left and Higuain manages to nip ahead of his marker to meet it with a header, but Benaglio tips it over the bar in acrobatic style.

 

[Slapdash]

Are all of you also referring to the USMNT as "we" or is cappella the only one?

Almost time for soccer tangent.

If it makes you feel better, I also refer to canada soccer as "those losers".

OOOH Burn. You got me.

Canada is very happy to keep it on the ice where WE'VE been kicking your ### for quite some time.

And we're better at everything else.

Don't forget about curling, that is super important

 

[Ilov80s]

God I hope the Swiss don't pull this out. There whole approach has been miserable. I get that it's their best chance to win, but god is it lame.

 

[Sinn Fein]

Announcer talking smack?

 

[Jaysus]

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[sporthenry]

Any late info on the Belgium injuries?

This is from a Belgian reporter I've been on twitter the past couple years to keep track of CFC's Belgians:

Kristof Terreur @HLNinEngeland · 10m

RTBF leak Belgium XI: Courtois; Alderweireld, van Buyten, Kompany, Vertonghen; Witsel, Fellaini, De Bruyne; Mertens, Origi, Hazard.

If true, I would say they are attacking with all guns forward.

Yikes. Was hoping that Kompany and or Vertonghen would not be healthy enough to play.

You mean Vermaelen? I'm not aware Vertonghen had an injury. And nothing like a defender pulling up lame 25 minutes in and to have to waste a sub on.

 

[fatguyinalittlecoat]

God I hope the Swiss don't pull this out. There whole approach has been miserable. I get that it's their best chance to win, but god is it lame.

I feel like they've done plenty of attacking.

 

[NewlyRetired]

Any late info on the Belgium injuries?

This is from a Belgian reporter I've been on twitter the past couple years to keep track of CFC's Belgians:

Kristof Terreur @HLNinEngeland · 10m

RTBF leak Belgium XI: Courtois; Alderweireld, van Buyten, Kompany, Vertonghen; Witsel, Fellaini, De Bruyne; Mertens, Origi, Hazard.

If true, I would say they are attacking with all guns forward.

Yikes. Was hoping that Kompany and or Vertonghen would not be healthy enough to play.

You mean Vermaelen? I'm not aware Vertonghen had an injury. And nothing like a defender pulling up lame 25 minutes in and to have to waste a sub on.

You are correct. I mixed up the names.

 

[NewlyRetired]

God I hope the Swiss don't pull this out. There whole approach has been miserable. I get that it's their best chance to win, but god is it lame.

I feel like they've done plenty of attacking.

Me too. They are obviously playing a counter game but they are trying when they get the ball. They look better than the US did against Germany.

 

[NewlyRetired]

Very nice save by Swiss keeper. Great reaction.

 

[Jaysus]

75' BIG CHANCE FOR ARGENTINA! The South Americans are tearing through Switzerland at will now and Messi is finding a lot of space. He clips a clever cross into the danger area and they look destined to find the net, but the unchallenged Palacio heads wide.

 

[Jaysus]

Very nice save by Swiss keeper. Great reaction.

77' MESSI DENIED BY BENAGLIO! Argentina's pressure is growing and Switzerland are struggling. Messi skips past Behrami and charges into the area, shooting low in the process. Benaglio makes the stop and Switzerland clear for a corner, while Argentina claim Palacio should have been given a penalty for a slight nudge.

ETA:. it's a shame that a sniper had to take out #22 at the end like that.

 

[BobbyLayne]

Just a reminder, the winner of Switz Argie plays the winner of US Belgium on Saturday.

40 million viewers if that happens.

 

[chet]

Come on, Argentina. Score one.

 

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[Dinsy Ejotuz]

God I hope the Swiss don't pull this out. There whole approach has been miserable. I get that it's their best chance to win, but god is it lame.

Sort of agree, but if the US wins I'd much rather play Switzerland.

 

[⚡DEADHEAD⚡]

Very nice save by Swiss keeper. Great reaction

Despite the record number of goals this WC, I think the goalkeeping has been pretty spectacular.

 

[BobbyLayne]

Jaysus is the man of the match in this thread.

Killer gifs and WC girls.

 

[sporthenry]

Game has seemed like its been played at 70%. Guys should be fairly well rested for ET.

 

[NewlyRetired]

US vs Germany was the most watched tv program (not just sports, all programs) on cable last week.

WC games made up 3 of the top 4 most watched programs on cable.

 

[Steve Tasker]

Any late info on the Belgium injuries?

This is from a Belgian reporter I've been on twitter the past couple years to keep track of CFC's Belgians:

Kristof Terreur @HLNinEngeland · 10m

RTBF leak Belgium XI: Courtois; Alderweireld, van Buyten, Kompany, Vertonghen; Witsel, Fellaini, De Bruyne; Mertens, Origi, Hazard.

If true, I would say they are attacking with all guns forward.

Yikes. Was hoping that Kompany and or Vertonghen would not be healthy enough to play.

You mean Vermaelen? I'm not aware Vertonghen had an injury. And nothing like a defender pulling up lame 25 minutes in and to have to waste a sub on.

You are correct. I mixed up the names.

How dare you confuse the lovely Thomas Vermaelen with that guy?

 

[fatguyinalittlecoat]

Palacio's tail is ridiculous.

 

[Ramsay Hunt Experience]

Any late info on the Belgium injuries?

This is from a Belgian reporter I've been on twitter the past couple years to keep track of CFC's Belgians:

Kristof Terreur @HLNinEngeland · 10m

RTBF leak Belgium XI: Courtois; Alderweireld, van Buyten, Kompany, Vertonghen; Witsel, Fellaini, De Bruyne; Mertens, Origi, Hazard.

If true, I would say they are attacking with all guns forward.

Yikes. Was hoping that Kompany and or Vertonghen would not be healthy enough to play.

You mean Vermaelen? I'm not aware Vertonghen had an injury. And nothing like a defender pulling up lame 25 minutes in and to have to waste a sub on.

You are correct. I mixed up the names.

How dare you confuse the lovely Thomas Vermaelen with that guy?

Vermaelen is going to Man U anyway. Curse of the captain's armband. I'm hoping Arsene gives it to Diaby next.

 

[NewlyRetired]

Sick dribbling by Messi

 

[Jobber]

Nice...rat tail...Palacio.

 

[gianmarco]

This is so one-sided right now. Only a matter of time.

 

[Jaysus]

Messi: http://gfycat.com/FineBothHarborseal

 

[sporthenry]

Big fan of the terrible foul followed by pretending I'm injured.

 

[roadkill1292]

Palacio's tail is ridiculous.

That's what's wonderful about it.

 

[FreeBaGeL]

Sick dribbling by Messi

Crazy moves.

 

[Steve Tasker]

I hope Boca Juniors gives Palacio's rat tail a spot on the wall of fame when he retires.

 

[Celph Titled]

Gay Messi crush on one hand...easier road for the US on the other.

 

[Jaysus]

Nice...rat tail...Palacio.

Palacio's tail is ridiculous.

http://gfycat.com/SplendidDeterminedFruitfly

 

[BobbyLayne]

This is so one-sided right now. Only a matter of time.

Seems inevitable.

 

[chet]

This is so one-sided right now. Only a matter of time.

Seems inevitable.

Make it so.

 

[Jaysus]

Damnit extra time - I have my afternoon meetings scheduled around regulation time!

 

[Celph Titled]

http://screamer.deadspin.com/chilean-striker-tattoos-himself-with-image-of-his-heart-1598551643

 

[wadegarrett]

That Kaepernick SK Energy commercial is terrible.

 

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Just a reminder, the winner of Switz Argie plays the winner of US Belgium on Saturday.

40 million viewers if that happens.

Yep. 4th of July weekend... America...in the round of 8 in the cup?!

Good lord, ESPN execs have tub o lube on order to use while they circle jerk with benjamins if that comes to fruition.

 

[Premier]

Are all of you also referring to the USMNT as "we" or is cappella the only one?

Almost time for soccer tangent.

If it makes you feel better, I also refer to canada soccer as "those losers".

OOOH Burn. You got me.

Canada is very happy to keep it on the ice where WE'VE been kicking your ### for quite some time.

And we're better at everything else.

Coming from a hick who lives in TB. Have a nice life, loser!

This is rich coming from the guy who has to brag to people on the internets about how rich he is to feed his shallow ego. Go start another Ferrari thread, we all are jealous.

 

[BobbyLayne]

4th extra time in the round of sixteen.

What an atmosphere right now.

 

[Mario Kart]

The Swiss cannot control the ball at all. One kick and done. Yikes!

 

[BobbyLayne]

Has to mentally exhausting for the Swiss right now.

 

[Eephus]

Just a reminder, the winner of Switz Argie plays the winner of US Belgium on Saturday.

40 million viewers if that happens.

Yep. 4th of July weekend... America...in the round of 8 in the cup?!

Good lord, ESPN execs have tub o lube on order to use while they circle jerk with benjamins if that comes to fruition.

They might have to preempt the hot dog eating competition

 

[Eephus]

Has to mentally exhausting for the Swiss right now.

Pressure goes both ways.

 

[B-Deep]

Is there any reason an occasional player wears different color cleats on each foot, or is it just an odd fashion choice