World Cup

[NC_Skins]

US was pathetic on offense until the OT. Look at this graph, this explains everything that is wrong with the squad. Hell, they only had 4 shots on goal against Germany. Inept offense is giving them too much credit. You can see the discrepancy in skill levels between the US and other teams when it comes to passing and possessing the ball.




Tim Howard carried this team past group play, and by far was one of (if not the #1) best goalies in the tournament. Set a record today with most saves (16) in a game. SIXTEEN saves!!!! You know he had to be thinking......."What kind of shit players do I have around me???"

[NC_Skins]

I will say this though. The team played well above its talent level and played with a lot of heart and soul. That's pretty much all you could ask of this group. Hopefully our talent level will ascend in the years to come. Then again, I like being the underdogs for once in competition. :0

[HoustonSkinsFan]

Saw a quote that pretty much reflects that opinion:

"The U.S. is boatloads of no fun to play, but their technical deficiencies when compared to the remaining eight teams remain profound. If Howard had merely been great rather than otherworldly, Belgium would have won 4-0."

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by HoustonSkinsFan

Saw a quote that pretty much reflects that opinion:

"The U.S. is boatloads of no fun to play, but their technical deficiencies when compared to the remaining eight teams remain profound. If Howard had merely been great rather than otherworldly, Belgium would have won 4-0."

Well to be honest, if Howard didnt play well in the first round as well, we'd wouldnt have advanced. Our offense is a lil "deer in the head lights"

[SirLK26]

Don't know a lot about soccer, but to me Julian Green's goal was simply amazing. Dude is running basically full speed, extends for the kick like that, and still keeps his balance? Not only great balance and athleticism, but that must take some great technique as well.

Bradley's pass was also pretty good.

Originally Posted by Chico23231

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[HoustonSkinsFan]

Finally watched the final 40 minutes or so of the game (listened to it on the radio). My goodness, will Wondo ever be able to sleep again? Had the game winner on his foot, and SHANKAPPOTAMUS. Man... I know they were drastically outplayed by the Belgians, but sometimes you outplay a team and they score to equalize/beat you anyway (like Portugal did to us).

Sigh.

[donofriose]

Neymar injured in Brazil win - ESPN FC

Thought he faked it when I saw it live. I was definitely wrong about that...

[Giantone]

Originally Posted by donofriose

Neymar injured in Brazil win - ESPN FC

Thought he faked it when I saw it live. I was definitely wrong about that...

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He is done for the rest of the cup .

[HoustonSkinsFan]

Devastating for Brazil. Silva out for the Germany game as well.

[NC_Skins]

Brazil (short handed today) is getting crushed by Germany 5-0 only 32 minutes into the game. Ouch.

[donofriose]

Originally Posted by NC_Skins

Brazil (short handed today) is getting crushed by Germany 5-0 only 32 minutes into the game. Ouch.

And I could not be happier. It is like watching Seattle and Denver but in soccer form.

[NC_Skins]

Originally Posted by donofriose

And I could not be happier. It is like watching Seattle and Denver but in soccer form.

[donofriose]

Originally Posted by NC_Skins

I wonder if Germany will have a double digit score at the end of this game.

[Giantone]

Originally Posted by donofriose

I wonder if Germany will have a double digit score at the end of this game.

7-1 and the Brazil team was booed off the pitch(field)!!!

[NC_Skins]