Football 2010 FIFA World Cup

[Saintz0r]

If things don't change drastically, Slovenia'll be the first team classified to the 8s O.O

 

[Googlez_kun]

That's....kinda weird .__.

And i just heard some kids shouting "i hate this podolski,he could not even make the penalty" "i hate this mofo"

 

[benelori]

I think this U.S. and the one which won the Confederation's Cup are like heaven and earth

 

[One Eyed Sharingan]

Should've been US' victory there, or was it because of the wrestling inside the box???

Spoiler

but it was the Slovenians who bear-hugged the US

 

[DanielKnoT]

I dont know what you guys think, but the European Teams are going from Bad to Worst...

Spain, Portugal, Italy, England, France, and Germany that had an amazing game against Australia and now lost.

On the other hand, the Latin American teams are doing very well.. Chile, Uruguay, Mexico, Paraguay, Brazil, Argentina!!

IMO, the cup will stay on this side of the continent

 

[CopyNinjaKakashi]

I am still fuming about the horrible call on the disallowed 3rd goal by Edu. The U.S. still has no idea why it was disallowed, as stated by Bradley and Donovan.

 

[One Eyed Sharingan]

welcome to football... game of us, mortals (including ref) with our shortcomings included... it wasn't the first time this happened, won't be the last... that's why we have riots during/after the game...

imagine how the English felt over the Hand of God incident.

 

[eni]

Pity for the USA. This was probably too much of a chaos to clearly see for the ref. But that's football for ya ;/

 

[xi0]

That is some of the worst officiating I've seen in a long time. The yellow card on Findley for a handball in the box...when it clearly went off his face. The disallowed goal was absolutely reprehensible, wasn't even close to being offside, nor was their any foul on the American's part. It was the complete opposite in fact, just look at One Eyed Sharingan's screencap! Koman Coulibaly wouldn't even explain himself afterwords...no one on the US side was given any explanation as to how that play resulted in a free kick for Slovenia...freaking ridiculous. Apparently it was the his first World Cup. Let's hope it's his last, so he doesn't screw over your country in the future.

Maybe I'm being overly critical, I will acknowledge that we played like crap in the first half, but we were at least able to come out aggressively in the second half and had a lot of nice chances...but to take away such a nice goal with no explanation given, leaves me with a sour taste in my mouth.

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Oh, and cheers to Altidore for FINALLY doing something. The guy is young and inexperienced, but he's too talented to disappear in matches like he did in the first match against England and in the first half of this match

 

[Imperium]

Wow, Englands was as bad as France. >.>; Though, you know...i think i am falling in love with this tournament. Most of the groups are so tight. <3

 

[benelori]

awful match this england vs. algeria...this WC is awful so far...

 

[L0ki]

As always, the european teams are showing they can't win outside of Europe. England and France, go home!

Look how hard is CR9 training!

 

[predsfan]

The good news is, for the U.S. it's win and their in. Didn't watch the game so won't comment on it, but was glad to hear the U.S. showed some resiliency (not really used to that ).

Oh and I would really hate for this scenario to play out:

• If the U.S. draws with Algeria and England draws with Slovenia, and England scores exactly two more goals than the U.S., the U.S. and England would be even on all tiebreakers for second place. The tie would be broken by drawing lots.

That's the most f'ed up tiebreaker I've ever heard of. Let's hope it doesn't come to that.

 

[xi0]

I wouldn't be surprised if it did though. However, if England plays the way it has been against Slovenia they'll probably lose. However, I think they might have more success against Slovenia if they take a more attacking style, a la the USA in the second half. Algeria has shown to be pretty strong defensively so far, but they aren't much of an attacking team from what I've seen. That's why I think the USA MUST come out aggressively against Algeria. I'd much rather lose in a shootout than lose in a stalemate. We just have to mindful of their counter-attack...if they can manage one...didn't really against England.

 

[cua_raitei]

another surprise by serbia
wth is wrong with the referee ??!!

but england is worse than germany
that was the worst performance from england i think

2 points in 2 matches ?? with only one goal ?
they must work harder, change the scheme maybe
where's joe cole?

 

[Lord Rayleigh]

As a French person, I'd like France to win but I think our national team - and not our country - does not deserve the World Cup.

We're the only country in the world whose players refuse to sing and even learn the national anthem. They don't even try to pretend they know it.
There were several cases of French players despising, insulting and threatening French supporters that only wanted autographs or to talk to them. Fortunately, they were somehow people who filmed the scene.
There was also the Zahia case revealing how some of our players work. This is the rule of money, when people think they can get everything and can do anything because of their position.

Our national team does not deserve to be honoured by our country. Anyway, it's sad for some of our players who are still great.

See what I meant,
http://www.lequipe.fr/Football/breves2010/20100619_085031_le-gros-clash-anelka-domenech.html

You should find something about it in English newspapers.

 

[Koen]

I really don't understand the Dutchmen.
1. Choose between van der Vaart or Sneijder. Both of them can't go in one team since they are both central/attacking midfielders. You have more use to play with a winger instead of putting someone of these two on the line
2. Secondly, the Dutchmen have invented the best tactics to disorganize defensive organization like Japan is playing. Totaalvoetbal (total football). Why are all those teams playing so static against those ultra defensive team. If you can't be creative with your feet, be creative in running lines and positions

I do hope they'll score in the second half

 

[fxu]

Just give us the cup, we all know who is gonna win at the end.











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[predsfan]

Say what you will about the defense, but the Denmark/Cameroon match was the most entertaining match I've watched so far (granted I've only been able to see about 5 games so far).

 

[hatsuharupeace]

And Australia fails to fire again. :/ All I can say is that we hope for a miracle... Or a better draw next time around. >.>