2014 FIFA World Cup

[BlueBär]

It will be a draw since it is already fixed. If not Germany 4-0

I don't think so, not after Italy's game. At least I hope not

[Mooby]

This world cup was full of surprises and 90% of my predictions have been absolutely off. The USA will put up a good fight like they did in their first two matches. But individually they are the weaker team. Some of their players are really slow, which could be a real handicap against Germany's playstyle. And the match against Ghana has shown that they had some serious fitness issues in the last 25 minutes. But they have a good spirit and several players with german background who will be extra motivated.

[Dubsgalore]

It will be a draw since it is already fixed. If not Germany 4-0

I don't think so, not after Italy's game. At least I hope not

really hoping for a tie over here...that's all we need to move on

[BlueBär]

really hoping for a tie over here...that's all we need to move on

That's not the spirit

[Dubsgalore]

really hoping for a tie over here...that's all we need to move on

That's not the spirit

LOL

I'm rooting for the red, white and blue to win but I was just sayin..

also, I just realized I need to find a livestream or something for me to watch it here at work...otherwise I'll have to watch..ESPN's gamecast *shutter*

[berserkfan]

This world cup was full of surprises and 90% of my predictions have been absolutely off. The USA will put up a good fight like they did in their first two matches. But individually they are the weaker team. Some of their players are really slow, which could be a real handicap against Germany's playstyle. And the match against Ghana has shown that they had some serious fitness issues in the last 25 minutes. But they have a good spirit and several players with german background who will be extra motivated.

Really like the idea of Germany 4 US 0.

And for fitness issues, do you think the climate is a reason? Germans are not used to playing in a tropical locale like Fortaleza (which is much more similar to Ghana in terms of heat and humidity). But Germany and US would be about equal in any Brazilian city.

[vivalarevolución]

This world cup was full of surprises and 90% of my predictions have been absolutely off. The USA will put up a good fight like they did in their first two matches. But individually they are the weaker team. Some of their players are really slow, which could be a real handicap against Germany's playstyle. And the match against Ghana has shown that they had some serious fitness issues in the last 25 minutes. But they have a good spirit and several players with german background who will be extra motivated.

Talent wise, the US is the weaker team against every team in the group.  But they have been putting up good fights against these other teams, and I expect them to do the same.  I think the German defense has some weak spots that the US team could exploit.

[vivalarevolución]

Also, European teams, with the exception of France, have been underperforming at this World Cup.  The western hemisphere is having a field day with this cup.

[bazh]

hope US could be winner of the G group so they could have chance to meet Russia :v nothing, it just me like to see that

[Mooby]

This world cup was full of surprises and 90% of my predictions have been absolutely off. The USA will put up a good fight like they did in their first two matches. But individually they are the weaker team. Some of their players are really slow, which could be a real handicap against Germany's playstyle. And the match against Ghana has shown that they had some serious fitness issues in the last 25 minutes. But they have a good spirit and several players with german background who will be extra motivated.

Really like the idea of Germany 4 US 0.

And for fitness issues, do you think the climate is a reason? Germans are not used to playing in a tropical locale like Fortaleza (which is much more similar to Ghana in terms of heat and humidity). But Germany and US would be about equal in any Brazilian city.

I don't think a player's origin is the answer to that question. Just take a look at Ecuador's performance. I'd rather suspect the USA's deficites in the fitness department in more individual reasons like age and the fact that the US Team has several players who play in leagues that don't compete on the highest international level. But we will see. Germany's offensive game will be harder to control because of Schweinsteiger who will be playing for Khedira, but also more vulnerable in the defense. I still wouldn't underestimate the US team. They played a very good tournament so far. 

[iri]

hope US could be winner of the G group so they could have chance to meet Russia :v nothing, it just me like to see that

they don't have a chance to meet russia. russia won't make it out of the group.

[absyrd]

Suarez suspended for 9 matches and/or 4 months. Time for therapy to work out his issues.

[vivalarevolución]

Suarez suspended for 9 matches and/or 4 months. Time for therapy to work out his issues.

Or a brain transplant.  A 27-year-old man biting people.   He just needs some women with the same fetish, and get his kicks that way.

[iri]

Suarez suspended for 9 matches and/or 4 months. Time for therapy to work out his issues.

Or a brain transplant.  A 27-year-old man biting people.   He just needs some women with the same fetish, and get his kicks that way.

or those lego toys which are especially designed to be bitten by toddlers. they are considerably easier to get than a woman with biting fetish.

[BlueBär]

or those lego toys which are especially designed to be bitten by toddlers. they are considerably easier to get than a woman with biting fetish.

Words of wisdom right there lmao )

[bazh]

Google home page have a funny doodle about the DE-US match for those who don't know )

[mauri]

Google home page have a funny doodle about the DE-US match for those who don't know )

There seems to be one for every day there are games.

[bazh]

Google home page have a funny doodle about the DE-US match for those who don't know )

There seems to be one for every day there are games.

yeah but the one of today is so funny, seems like GG made their bet on a boring match and looks like they were wrong

[ApocalypseMaow]

Still tied 0 to 0 right?

[Dubsgalore]

Still tied 0 to 0 right?

yep

[Dubsgalore]

Still tied 0 to 0 right?

yep

**** nope

[keymaster]

Dat German blitzkrieg

[katushkin]

USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA

[asdfjkl36]

Bummer

[keymaster]

Bummer

dont worry, the US still goes on to the Round of 16

[ApocalypseMaow]

Still tied 0 to 0 right?

yep

**** nope

lol, said the same thing. oh well, we still made it! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH

[Dubsgalore]

Still tied 0 to 0 right?

yep

**** nope

lol, said the same thing. oh well, we still made it! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH

yeah we still moved on so doesn't matter WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHH

[Candyflip]

yeah we still moved on so doesn't matter WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHH

Those are french colors  )

[Mooby]

Worst match the USA played so far, but still earned their place in the next round.

[vivalarevolución]

Wasn't a pretty way to advance, but I'll take it.  Thank you Portugal.

Now we just need Belgium to blow it against South Korea, and Algeria to get a dominating victory, and then the USA can play Algeria in the next round.

[asdfjkl36]

Bummer

dont worry, the US still goes on to the Round of 16

That's the bummer 

[eth0s]

I told you guys not to worry about USA.  All they needed to do was Win-Draw-Lose their 3 games, and they were going to move on to play in the elimination round. 

Anyway, I'm happy USA is moving on, but I'm even happier that 'ol Cris Ronaldo is going home.  Maybe, on his way to the airport he threw some spare change at a favela, or maybe he paid for some beggar boy's medical bills before leaving Brasil, but I doubt it.  He's already aboard his private Gulfstream G650 cruising at 900km/hr, heading back to Spain.



@ Candyflip, I have to apologize for not understanding what you were saying about Ronaldo.  I didn't understand your subtle European style.  But upon reflection, I realized what you were saying to me, when you said you "know people who know Ronaldo".  I realized that you are one of the people making money from Ronaldo, and I said some negative things about your sacred cash cow.  Sorry about that.  I don't begrudge you making money off Ronaldo through an endorsement deal, and I wish you the best.  In fact, I think you guys are doing a great job making Ronaldo look like a decent human being through very effective PR campaigning.  Also, I figured out that your work for Herbalife in Skopje Macedonia. https://mk-mk.facebook.com/pages/Herbalife-Macedonia/164982603515431      

http://www.theverge.com/2014/3/18/5521402/secret-pyramid-files-what-does-the-ftc-want-from-herbalife

[Mooby]

Wasn't a pretty way to advance, but I'll take it.  Thank you Portugal.

Now we just need Belgium to blow it against South Korea, and Algeria to get a dominating victory, and then the USA can play Algeria in the next round.

Belgium's group played pretty weak. Doesn't make a huge difference against who to play. And Algeria is not really Algerian. It's more like France's second squad.

[heedpantsnow]

Glad the US advanced.  Germany's a great team, and US still managed to keep it close.

[iri]

Google home page have a funny doodle about the DE-US match for those who don't know )

****, missed that one. but what's there now is hilarious, too.

[Candyflip]

I told you guys not to worry about USA.  All they needed to do was Win-Draw-Lose their 3 games, and they were going to move on to play in the elimination round. 

Anyway, I'm happy USA is moving on, but I'm even happier that 'ol Cris Ronaldo is going home.  Maybe, on his way to the airport he threw some spare change at a favela, or maybe he paid for some beggar boy's medical bills before leaving Brasil, but I doubt it.  He's already aboard his private Gulfstream G650 cruising at 900km/hr, heading back to Spain.

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@ Candyflip, I have to apologize for not understanding what you were saying about Ronaldo.  I didn't understand your subtle European style.  But upon reflection, I realized what you were saying to me, when you said you "know people who know Ronaldo".  I realized that you are one of the people making money from Ronaldo, and I said some negative things about your sacred cash cow.  Sorry about that.  I don't begrudge you making money off Ronaldo through an endorsement deal, and I wish you the best.  In fact, I think you guys are doing a great job making Ronaldo look like a decent human being through very effective PR campaigning.  Also, I figured out that your work for Herbalife in Skopje Macedonia. https://mk-mk.facebook.com/pages/Herbalife-Macedonia/164982603515431   :thumb:   

http://www.theverge.com/2014/3/18/5521402/secret-pyramid-files-what-does-the-ftc-want-from-herbalife

I make money from Ronaldo? I am a dirt poor student dude, I wish I made money off of anyone :D
Also my work for herba what!?

On topic grats on USA advancing well deserved!
How big is football there I thought it was non existent besides Henry and Beckham I don't know a single player from your league.

[BlueBär]

I think USA vs. Germany was a nice game, but Germany had the upper hand during most of the match. They could have made at least one more goal but I well, I'm happy with the result.

I just watched the second half of Algeria vs. Russia. Dirty match, fouls everywhere, did they ever hear about fair play? And trying to distract the goalkeeper with a laserpointer? What a ***** move, seriously...

[Candyflip]

Lasers are common, watch La Liga and wait for a free kick the guy who will take it will have his face covered with laser 90% of the time.

[BlueBär]

Lasers are common, watch La Liga and wait for a free kick the guy who will take it will have his face covered with laser 90% of the time.

But come on, this is the world cup, this really shouldn't happen.

[Candyflip]

I totally agree, hopefully won't get to see too much of that

[vivalarevolución]

The one, the only.

http://news.yahoo.com/ronaldo-saves-usa-still-evil-184500058--politics.html

[iri]

here you can see pathetic russian football asking glorious russian hockey to grab a medal:

[vivalarevolución]

While it would have been nicer for the USA to play Algeria, I still like our chances against Belgium.  The Belgians have loads of talent, but have been squeaking by these teams based on the skill of individual players rather than solid team play.  Some of the players did not even want other players on the team, and the coach has been messing with the lineups every game, which cannot inspire confidence.

Meanwhile, the US played three tough teams and I think they will be ready for what the Belgians throws at them.

[mauri]

shieeeeeeeeeeet .. james rodriguez ..

[damorgue]

That was about to be embarrassing for Holland.

[eth0s]

Mexico was robbed.  They should've gone to the overtime.  That Penalty Kick in the last minute was bullcrap.  I wish demik was still here to share my outrage.  Our Mexican brothers were the victims of a FIFA conspiracy.  I am sure of it.  He is too, wherever he is right now.

[asdfjkl36]

That was about to be embarrassing for Holland.

How so?

And I just saw the replay for the faul that gave them the penalty... That...
I have no words.

[mauri]

That was about to be embarrassing for Holland.

How so?

And I just saw the replay for the faul that gave them the penalty... That...
I have no words.

It was a foul and the dutch were robbed of 1 clear penalty earlier. Wouldn't say holland deserved the win but football is about results.

[vivalarevolución]

Mexico was robbed.  They should've gone to the overtime.  That Penalty Kick in the last minute was bullcrap.  I wish demik was still here to share my outrage.  Our Mexican brothers were the victims of a FIFA conspiracy.  I am sure of it.  He is too, whereverthe  he is right now.

The penalty was an awful call.  Total dive.  Robben went down before there was even contact.  But he sold it well.

I don't think it was a conspiracy, But the referee made a make-up call for at least a couple non calls on fouls that maybe should have been penalties in the first half.

In my view, Robben was diving so much in the game, he should have received a yellow card.  Then that final dive never would have occurred.

I just hate a game to end like that.

[asdfjkl36]

That was about to be embarrassing for Holland.

How so?

And I just saw the replay for the faul that gave them the penalty... That...
I have no words.

It was a foul and the dutch were robbed of 1 clear penalty earlier. Wouldn't say holland deserved the win but football is about results.

So because there was no call earlier, they deserved that penalty? Yes it's about results but...
It's a shame.