World Cup

[kv]

i am stoked, 12 more days...though i did watch some soccer today...i saw fake dive, after fake dive and a huge game almost come down to a shootout (which just has to be 10,000 x more lame then golden goal)

[Mescal]

the united states had their chances. they should have won at the end of regulation. celebrate kv....celebrate

No, they should not have won.

Belgium was the better team. By far.

[Juana]

the united states had their chances. they should have won at the end of regulation. celebrate kv....celebrate

No, they should not have won.

Belgium was the better team. By far.

From the looks of it by one goal. ;) It's alright though I hope David Stern gets involved in FIFA and Barry nukes waffleland over this.

[JOEinPHX]

the united states had their chances. they should have won at the end of regulation. celebrate kv....celebrate

No, they should not have won.

Belgium was the better team. By far.

From the looks of it by one goal. ;) It's alright though I hope David Stern gets involved in FIFA and Barry nukes waffleland over this.

Not even remotely a close game.



From these stats, it appears the only thing the USA did better was fall down and fake injuries to get foul calls.

[Juana]

Yet it was only 1 goal and they had a bunch of chances to tie it in extra time. Either way Allez Les Bleus!

[Bandit72]

I've stolen your Argentina pic Larry

Is it just me or do all the players look completely fucked after about 80m minutes of every game. I still think any of the last 8 could win this.

[Mescal]

the united states had their chances. they should have won at the end of regulation. celebrate kv....celebrate

No, they should not have won.

Belgium was the better team. By far.

From the looks of it by one goal. ;) It's alright though I hope David Stern gets involved in FIFA and Barry nukes waffleland over this.

Not even remotely a close game.



From these stats, it appears the only thing the USA did better was fall down and fake injuries to get foul calls.

I was gonna say something, but Homer already said it better.



Did you actually watch the game?

But ok, whatever, USA USA USA!! You guys really are the best. What would this world be without you

[Mescal]

Eeuhhm, sorry 6767. I was kinda quick in responding.

Rereading your post you were actually defending me.

Jeuj! Go Belgium! :waveflag:

[Mescal]

Yet it was only 1 goal and they had a bunch of chances to tie it in extra time. Either way Allez Les Bleus!

A bunch of chances?

I didn't see one good chance really.

Then again, I was rather drunk by the end of the game. I didn't expect extra time when I started drinking 2 hours before the game. Thank God there wasn't a penalty shoot out.

[Juana]

Yet it was only 1 goal and they had a bunch of chances to tie it in extra time. Either way Allez Les Bleus!

A bunch of chances?

I didn't see one good chance really.

Then again, I was rather drunk by the end of the game. I didn't expect extra time when I started drinking 2 hours before the game. Thank God there wasn't a penalty shoot out.

There were 3-4 decent chances after Green (Greene?) was put in that kid is pretty fucking good, and I'm a dual citizen so at least France can hopefully keep it going for me. If not France than go Brazil

[Juana]

Keep in mind I know Belgium is the better side, if not for Tim Howard standing on his head it would have likely been a 7-0 loss instead of 2-1

[creep]

the united states had their chances. they should have won at the end of regulation. celebrate kv....celebrate

No, they should not have won.

Belgium was the better team. By far.

yeah obviously belgium was the better team but you have to admit that that american guy should have made that shot in the 90th minute.

[Bandit72]

That was flagged offside too. He was about a MILE onside. So if he had of scored it wouldn't have stood anyway.

You lot should be glad, they're using video refereeing for the goal line! Should make you feel more at home, innit.

[Larry B.]

Keep in mind I know Belgium is the better side, if not for Tim Howard standing on his head it would have likely been a 7-0 loss instead of 2-1

Actually, 16-1. Howard made 16 saves, more than any other goalkeeper in a World Cup match in recorded history. Here are all his saves.

Belgium deserved the win, but it was a really good match. For a minute there, before extra time, I thought the US were actually going to pull off a last minute win.

I don't know if it's because I got to experience this WC in real life, so please correct me if I'm wrong... but I fell like this is the most exciting World Cup I've ever seen. Quite a few goals, many upsets, many comebacks, great saves, great intensity in some games... I don't know, it seems like anyone could beat anyone, regardless of names and history.

[Artemis]

I don't know if it's because I got to experience this WC in real life, so please correct me if I'm wrong... but I fell like this is the most exciting World Cup I've ever seen. Quite a few goals, many upsets, many comebacks, great saves, great intensity in some games... I don't know, it seems like anyone could beat anyone, regardless of names and history.

No, it's not just you. I think this is the best WC in recent memory. I've watched almost all the games in their entirety. Even when I was at work, I streamed the games on my computer. The times I couldn't actually watch, like when my boss was nearby, I listened with ear phones. Sure a couple of the matches were boring but overall they've been pretty exciting with many upsets and surprises.

One thing I observed is the Uruguay team wears the tightest jerseys or they are super buff compared to all the other teams.

[creep]

That was flagged offside too. He was about a MILE onside. So if he had of scored it wouldn't have stood anyway.

You lot should be glad, they're using video refereeing for the goal line! Should make you feel more at home, innit.

i saw that it was flagged offsides. so is there a video review in the world cup? i'm confused. if there is no review it's a good thing he missed it. that would have been pretty controversial.

[perkana]

Eeuhhm, sorry 6767. I was kinda quick in responding.

Rereading your post you were actually defending me.

Jeuj! Go Belgium! :waveflag:

I get very sensitive too. I knew you were going to win!

[perkana]

I don't know if it's because I got to experience this WC in real life, so please correct me if I'm wrong... but I fell like this is the most exciting World Cup I've ever seen. Quite a few goals, many upsets, many comebacks, great saves, great intensity in some games... I don't know, it seems like anyone could beat anyone, regardless of names and history.

No, it's not just you. I think this is the best WC in recent memory. I've watched almost all the games in their entirety. Even when I was at work, I streamed the games on my computer. The times I couldn't actually watch, like when my boss was nearby, I listened with ear phones. Sure a couple of the matches were boring but overall they've been pretty exciting with many upsets and surprises.

One thing I observed is the Uruguay team wears the tightest jerseys or they are super buff compared to all the other teams.

I agree, at least it has been way better than the last WC. I really can't tell who will be playing the finals. And I hope it's not as boring as the last one

[perkana]

Note to self: go to Uruguay

[creep]

I don't know if it's because I got to experience this WC in real life, so please correct me if I'm wrong... but I fell like this is the most exciting World Cup I've ever seen. Quite a few goals, many upsets, many comebacks, great saves, great intensity in some games... I don't know, it seems like anyone could beat anyone, regardless of names and history.

No, it's not just you. I think this is the best WC in recent memory. I've watched almost all the games in their entirety. Even when I was at work, I streamed the games on my computer. The times I couldn't actually watch, like when my boss was nearby, I listened with ear phones. Sure a couple of the matches were boring but overall they've been pretty exciting with many upsets and surprises.

One thing I observed is the Uruguay team wears the tightest jerseys or they are super buff compared to all the other teams.

I agree, at least it has been way better than the last WC. I really can't tell who will be playing the finals. And I hope it's not as boring as the last one

not knowing anything about this game i'm thinking germany vs belgium.

[Larry B.]

That was flagged offside too. He was about a MILE onside. So if he had of scored it wouldn't have stood anyway.

You lot should be glad, they're using video refereeing for the goal line! Should make you feel more at home, innit.

i saw that it was flagged offsides. so is there a video review in the world cup? i'm confused. if there is no review it's a good thing he missed it. that would have been pretty controversial.

Nope, no video review in football. The only technology they use (and we're not counting the foam as 'technology', unfortunately) is the goal line review that helps the ref know if the ball actually crossed the goal line in its entirety (and thus, whether or not it was a goal.) In the past, there have been dozens of controversial calls in that regard. Now, the refs are wearing a watch that will let them know if the ball crossed the line.

Also, and I mean this in a good way, it's "offside", not "offsides".

[Mescal]

I don't know if it's because I got to experience this WC in real life, so please correct me if I'm wrong... but I fell like this is the most exciting World Cup I've ever seen. Quite a few goals, many upsets, many comebacks, great saves, great intensity in some games... I don't know, it seems like anyone could beat anyone, regardless of names and history.

No, it's not just you. I think this is the best WC in recent memory. I've watched almost all the games in their entirety. Even when I was at work, I streamed the games on my computer. The times I couldn't actually watch, like when my boss was nearby, I listened with ear phones. Sure a couple of the matches were boring but overall they've been pretty exciting with many upsets and surprises.

One thing I observed is the Uruguay team wears the tightest jerseys or they are super buff compared to all the other teams.

I agree, at least it has been way better than the last WC. I really can't tell who will be playing the finals. And I hope it's not as boring as the last one

not knowing anything about this game i'm thinking germany vs belgium.

I hope you're right, I hope you're right ...

[Juana]

Keep in mind I know Belgium is the better side, if not for Tim Howard standing on his head it would have likely been a 7-0 loss instead of 2-1

Actually, 16-1. Howard made 16 saves, more than any other goalkeeper in a World Cup match in recorded history. Here are all his saves.

Belgium deserved the win, but it was a really good match. For a minute there, before extra time, I thought the US were actually going to pull off a last minute win.

I don't know if it's because I got to experience this WC in real life, so please correct me if I'm wrong... but I fell like this is the most exciting World Cup I've ever seen. Quite a few goals, many upsets, many comebacks, great saves, great intensity in some games... I don't know, it seems like anyone could beat anyone, regardless of names and history.

Naw its been awesome all the games going to extra time, getting to penalty shoot outs. Last minute goals. It's been an awesome WC so far.

[Bandit72]

That was flagged offside too. He was about a MILE onside. So if he had of scored it wouldn't have stood anyway.

You lot should be glad, they're using video refereeing for the goal line! Should make you feel more at home, innit.

i saw that it was flagged offsides. so is there a video review in the world cup? i'm confused. if there is no review it's a good thing he missed it. that would have been pretty controversial.

As Larry has explained. There has been a lot of talk about video refereeing, and I'm glad they have goal line technology. The argument against it is that

a) it slows the game down, which is nonsense.

and

b) Football is supposed to be a game anyone can play at any level, so that kind of technology is not necessarily transferable across the whole game. i.e Much lower divisions in football, even at amateur level wouldn't benefit. I can see the point, but at top level I just think it benefits. It also ousts cheats.

Does all college football in the states have video refereeing? I imagine directly below the NFL does?

[Artemis]

Thai albino hedgehog 'Little' eat fruits and vegetables in front of a Belgium flag, thus predicting a Belgian win, given a choice between two bowls of goodies, each representing either Belgium or Argentina, during an attempt at predicting World Cup 2014 soccer results at the zoo in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand