***Official 2014 World Cup Thread*** (3 Viewers)

[Ramsay Hunt Experience]

I've never seen as much suffering on athletes' faces as I've seen at this WC

You've never watched an American football game?

They don't have time to lay on the ground in anguish. There's a play clock.

Decent shtick here.

 

[sporthenry]

Oof, linesman.

Luckily it didn't matter.

Why didn't it matter? I thought that ball went it.

Pretty sure it was side netting. The ball came down at a weird angle and the announcers mentioned it as well. Not to mention, Kun probably would have put up a bigger protest.

 

[The Gator]

I've never seen as much suffering on athletes' faces as I've seen at this WC

You've never watched an American football game?

They don't have time to lay on the ground in anguish. There's a play clock.

They do their 'anguishing' on the sideline during commercial breaks. Lucky them

 

[NutterButter]

I'm sure it's happened a lot, but what do we expect from Argentians if they lose...after that call?

what call?

ball hit the outside of the net

Ah. I thought it went in. Makes sense why there wasn't more of a reaction. Would've have been a huge blown call.

 

[NutterButter]

I've never seen as much suffering on athletes' faces as I've seen at this WC

You've never watched an American football game?

They don't have time to lay on the ground in anguish. There's a play clock.

Decent shtick here.

Uh, now I'm lost. It happens.

 

[gump]

Oof, linesman.

Luckily it didn't matter.

Why didn't it matter? I thought that ball went it.

Pretty sure it was side netting. The ball came down at a weird angle and the announcers mentioned it as well. Not to mention, Kun probably would have put up a bigger protest.

My bad...didn't watch that part on the replay after the announcer originally said 'there's a goal'.

 

[VA703]

That goal should have counted. And there should have been a red card given to the dutch

 

[sporthenry]

That goal should have counted. And there should have been a red card given to the dutch

 

[ArbyMelt]

Also,the goalie retrieved the ball from outside the goal

 

[VA703]

That goal should have counted. And there should have been a red card given to the dutch

Dutch can't keep up so they're tackling like its peewee football

 

[Good Posting Judge]

This is a rather terse affair.

 

[El Floppo]

Demechelis looking just a little like Agoos.

 

[The Gator]

Aguero should have shot

 

[El Floppo]

pretty static from the Dutch

 

[ffldrew]

Macherano - Wow

 

[Mario Kart]

I've never seen as much suffering on athletes' faces as I've seen at this WC

You've never watched an American football game?

They don't have time to lay on the ground in anguish. There's a play clock.

I've never seen as much suffering on athletes' faces as I've seen at this WC

You've never watched an American football game?

They don't have time to lay on the ground in anguish. There's a play clock.

They also don't run 6+ miles in a game. They also get subbed in and play ~30 game minutes. NFL'ers would whine much more if they played a soccer game.

 

[Mario Kart]

One too many dribbles there.

 

[El Floppo]

that's Kluivert there on the bench, yeah?

 

[Christo]

I think American soccer fans are self-loathing. We don't mind if Ruud or Ballack have strong opinions. But if Alexi or Twellman (and Taylor isn't even that opinionated) have strong opinions, we hate him.

I've never understood the hate for either one.

 

[Premier]

Shame. I was hoping this would be a much better match. Was really looking forward to it.

I actually fell asleep for a half hour in the second half.

 

[NutterButter]

I've never seen as much suffering on athletes' faces as I've seen at this WC

You've never watched an American football game?

They don't have time to lay on the ground in anguish. There's a play clock.

I've never seen as much suffering on athletes' faces as I've seen at this WC

You've never watched an American football game?

They don't have time to lay on the ground in anguish. There's a play clock.

They also don't run 6+ miles in a game. They also get subbed in and play ~30 game minutes. NFL'ers would whine much more if they played a soccer game.

Just saying that they get a little kick on the knee or foot and you'd think they were shot. Obviously they run more. I'm not talking about stamina here.

 

[The Gator]

Macherano - Wow

Double wow

 

[The Gator]

There's zero chance Argentina can score, they're astonishingly bad...,

 

[AcerFC]

Lol at Kluivert. Cmon dude

 

[The_Man]

Robben reminds me of the Goblin banker from Gringots if he were trying to pass as human.

 

[sporthenry]

That goal should have counted. And there should have been a red card given to the dutch

Dutch can't keep up so they're tackling like its peewee football

Oh, you were serious.

 

[ffldrew]

Argentina have been several tight games that may help them here

 

[GoFishTN]

Robben reminds me of the Goblin banker from Gringots if he were trying to pass as human.

Seriously, how does a 30 year old look like he's 50?

 

[Christo]

Robben reminds me of the Goblin banker from Gringots if he were trying to pass as human.

He reminds me of some concentration camp survivor.

 

[The Gator]

Robben reminds me of the Goblin banker from Gringots if he were trying to pass as human.

He reminds me of some concentration camp survivor.

Saving this for Germany/Holland on Sunday possibly

 

[The Gator]

MAXI!!!

 

[Good Posting Judge]

ET 10 min: Space for Rojo down the left. He blooters a high ball through the posts for three rugby points. Brilliant conversion.

 

[ArbyMelt]

Luckily I did dvr this game, if I have problems sleeping tonite,,I have a good option

 

[Mario Kart]

Argentina out of subs.

Holland has one left.

 

[The Gator]

Jasper looks like he's missed a few nights of sleep

 

[GoFishTN]

Argentina out of subs.

Holland has one left.

Announcers said RVP out was Holland's last sub.

 

[The Gator]

Argentina out of subs.

Holland has one left.

both are oot

 

[sporthenry]

Argentina out of subs.

Holland has one left.

Dutch used all theirs. RvP, de Jong and Martins were all subbed out.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

game needs some Messi brilliance

 

[Good Posting Judge]

No Krul Summer Two: Goal-Line Boogaloo. :(

 

[sporthenry]

Germany coming off a snoozefest with an extra days rest versus possibly Netherlands coming off two OT games.

 

[Good Posting Judge]

Germany is -137 to -150 to win it all right now.

 

[Prince Myshkin]

that's twice that gk has pulled that move...maybe the argentines set him up for one in a minute.

 

[El Floppo]

oooooof Zabaleta

 

[Good Posting Judge]

Good time for Sabella to take a nap here.

 

[Mario Kart]

Tale of two games. One countries heart was torn out 20 minutes into one game and one countries heart will be torn out in the last 20 minutes of this game, rather quickly too.

Awesome.

 

[Ramsay Hunt Experience]

Good time for Sabella to take a nap here.

He always looks like he's just suspecting that his kids have dropped him off at a nursing home.

 

[Sonny Lubick Blowup Doll]

That Kuyt dude seems like a nightmare to play against.

 

[Premier]

This is astonishingly bad.

 

[B Maverick]

No Krul Summer Two: Goal-Line Boogaloo. :(

excellent references here! (esp since Breakin and Breakin 2 have both been on tv lately)

I couldnt imagine LVG pulling that move again, the surprise and wonder is gone. Plus saving a sub for a keeper in your 2nd straight ot game probably isnt the best option.