Argentina looked lost against Columbia, which is a reflection of the coach. However, I was not impressed by any of the players other than the goalkeeper. The last 20 minutes was all Argentina; they had the game by the throat, and couldn't score. Columbia played hard, yes, but for a team of Argentina's skill, they should be able to win. Even if the coach is mediocre.
General football "soccer" thread
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I'm not a fan of him, however:
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Sergio used 3 DMC's, utterly retarded, Argentina is not Greece, they should not play defensively.
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It's called the Argentina Diamond, use it!
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Tevez is obviously out of shape, Aguero is on form and since he was 19 has had better chemistry when playing next to Messi, let Kun start.
I hope Uruguay wins.
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Diego Forlan will make sure that happens
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Argentinia was just ab huge disappointment so far…nothing rly more to say about it.
I watched the U17 semi-final Mexico vs Germany and i have to say that Gomez rly made the perfect last goal, haha.
But we were just fucking weak by corners, because there was no assignment at all.
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And the English choke once again.
Also, let's go Japan
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Amazing fucking game between Germany and Japan and probably one of the biggest upsets in a while despite Japan being ranked 4th and Germany 2nd in the world
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Surprised by the choices the English coach made in terms of PK takers. And good job, Japan!
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Germany is already out!
Wow , thats rly disappointing.I like Japan and iam now rooting for them, but it`s still a big downer here.
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Seriously, fuck the refs for that entire situation with Buehler getting a red card for nothing and then Marta getting a second chance for the PK goal because Hope Solo supposedly moved before Marta moves towards the ball (which she fucking didn't.)
Though Marta is a great player she is deserving of every boo she receives from the crowd
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Man, this ref is terrible. Everytime she fucking blows the whistle, everyone on both sides stop to see which team gets a card.
Marta, Christiane, Buehler, Solo, and Rapinoe so far have received unjust cards, and with extra time, we'll definitely see another player get kicked out, the way she's calling.
It should've stayed 1-0, and that ref fucking knows it.
What a blown game.
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I want this ref dead and buried somewhere on that field
FUCK YOU REF. I really hope you fucking die now> If there was anyway to complain about games The U.S. has a strong case of being screwed
EDIT: and a U.S. player just got thrown to the ground by the collar of her jersey and its a no call. Fucking horrible
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Wow, FIFA refs need to be fired…
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Fuck Brazil. Fuck them and fuck those refs
BIG TIME EDIT: USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA
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Beautiful setup by Rapinoe, way to keep your team in it!
I feel bad for Brazil, though. If they win the PK shootout, they're the villains of the World Cup, like Uruguay; and it's not their fault that the ref is the most card happy incompetent person ever.
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If there is suck thing as epic Karma Brazil will choke and U.S. will score all five
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Oh no Brazil are the villains due to Alicia faking an injury, being carried off and then suddenly being fine and going back to the game
KARMA BITCH FUCK YOU BRAZIL AND GO GO USA
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Well, it's the same as Luis Saurez getting booed two games after his red card. I just don't like a team getting treated badly for a piss poor ref.
EDIT: Disregard that, good job USA!
EDIT: Wow, the person who had the own goal in the first minute had the PK blocked. That's a game to forget.
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Best. Game. Ever.
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I was watching the game, and when USA scored the second goal I was like "why, why would her (the goalkeeper) do that, why?"
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FRANCE We coming for you.
GO GO USA
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Olé olé olé campeón campeón olé olé olé campeón campeón
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Great comeback!
I thought there’s no way US is climbing out of that 2-1 hole, with the clock running down so fast, and Brazil killing time.
Then that beautiful placed cross-field lob from Rapinoe to Wambach, and it was on all over again!
Into the PKs and win! This gave them the momentum they need to face Les Bleus, can’t wait.Today back to Copa America; Mexico - Uruguay should be interesting.
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Sergio Batista followed my advice and played the best starting 11 Argentina could use.
I'm glad to see Argentina succeeding, just wish Messi would accept his role as playmaker rather than attempting to score every freaking game and losing the ball.Aguero deserves the love he's getting, pass the ball to Aguero and he scores, the team winning is more important than Messi scoring.
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Really good game between USA and France right now.
O'Reilly - Cheney goal was a beaut. Just really well done.
And Solo has been doing a great job. A really great job.
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Great first half.
USA needs to get their act together, by the end of the first half, France was easily outplaying them.
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Beautiful comeback by USA. After being completely outplayed for most of the second half Wambach's goal breathed life back into this team.
Hoping Japan beats out Sweden.
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Did anyone see that last Japanese goal?
My god, that was easily the best goal of the tournament.
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Did anyone see that last Japanese goal?
My god, that was easily the best goal of the tournament.
That goal was a thing of fucking beauty, but Abby's header vs Brazil is still top goal for me.
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That goal was a thing of fucking beauty, but Abby's header vs Brazil is still top goal for me.
I think that was the best miracle moment, but skill wise I liked the last goal in the Japan V Sweden match more.
There have been some really good goals in the quarterfinals in semis though all around.
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Even though I am pro USA in the final I would not be sad if Japan pulls it off and win the entire thing. I mean, a couple members of the Japanese team were in the air flying home when the earthquake hit and many of them weren't in the country so this would be huge for them and Japan if they beat the U.S.
Cannot wait for Sunday and I will say it right now, either Sawa or Abby Wambach will make the game winning goal or set it up for their team.
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Anyone here follows the Copa America? Really interested to know what other people think will happen now that the quarter-finals are decided.
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Haven't been able to watch the Copa America due to being busy but now that the quarterfinals have started I will probably watch it.
Also, Man U destroyed the New England Revolution tonight with Federico Macheda having two pretty great goals. Nice to see that he has repaid Sir Alex with some sign that he won't be a soccer fluke after the awesome season he had for United Under 18 squad (and of course the great game he had in the 2010 MLS All Star Game
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I got tickets for tomorrow night's LA Galaxy vs Real Madrid game. While all the ladies swoon over Cristiano Ronaldo, David Beckham will be showing up his former team
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Brazil should not be in the quarter-finals…..¬¬
But, hey !!
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Brazil should not be in the quarter-finals…..¬¬
But, hey !!
Argentina Vs Uruguay will be awesome, Brazil Vs Paraguay...on the other hand.I really hope Messi steps it up after having a pretty horrible first round
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Forlan and Lugano are good players, but, Argentina will beat Uruguay.
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Forlan and Lugano are good players, but, Argentina will beat Uruguay.
Yeah, I agree.
Also, I know Argentina is doing pretty good with their new coach, but man I miss Maradona and his on/off-field antics when he was the coach
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As long as Argentina steps things up they can win, their group round was just terrible. The only thing that broke their curse was their first goal against Costa Rica, and after that they loosened up and played the way Argentina should play. I think Messi should just play with the team instead of looking for the goals Aguero is making.
(Ugh, Maradona as coach … best not to mention that again, those were dark times.)Regardless, Uruguay is a good match-up. Brasil and Paraguay also should be a good match, they're traditionally strong teams and last time they played they tied, so it's interesting to see what will happen now.
Tomorrow (today where I am) is Colombia vs. Peru. Rooting for Colombia since they've had a clean slate so far. Let's hope they keep it up.
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I went to the Columbus vs San Jose match yesterday, and boy was that a let down. It ended 0-0, and the referee was letting players jump in the air and flail without doing anything, if we didn't have Hesmer our team would have lost. It didn't help that the sun a bitch the entire match and I forgot sunscreen, plus I was wearing an AC Milan jersey and people were looking at me like I was an idiot. Oh well, at least I have the Columbus VS Newcastle match to look foward too.
Oh and I'm glad that Uruguay beat Argentina, they played so terrible in the group stages that they deserved to get knocked out.
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Uruguay beat Argentina…And now you have fans who want Maradona as coach again.
Muslera saved the team BTW.
Probably, the opponent Uruguay will face will be Brazil, because, Uruguay against Paraguay would be boring.
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Ready for the big game.
At my local Buffalo Wild Wings, and I surprised at the turn out. The place is just as packed as it is for the Superbowl.
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20 more minutes. CAn't wait.
My prediction: USA 2, Japan 1
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Sweden girls got bronze.
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Damn, four on goal shots and all have been a little wide. U.S. needs to drop one soon or else they could be in trouble
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Brazil vs. Paraguay.
What are your bets ?
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Brazil vs. Paraguay.
What are your bets ?
Prediction: Brazil wins 2-0
EDIT: FUCK Abby almost had it.
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So many blown chances.
I can't believe this.
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And LAuren Cheney is out of the second half with an apparent ankle injury. Alex Morgan will most likely step in.
Edit; FUCK NOT AGAIN
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This is getting ridiculous.
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We got lucky there on Ohno being called offsides though it was clear that she wasn't
And the Japanese goalkeeper is putting in work
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I LOVE ALEX MORGAN!!
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I LOVE ALEX MORGAN!!
MORGAN!!!!!!!!!!!!
Also, do not forget that amazing woman Megan Rapinoe for another great assist
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Alexi Lalas knows who number one is
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JAPAN AIN'T DONE YET!!!!!
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Dang it.
Japan has gone insane.
US needs to get it together.
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Such a perfect corner from Rapinoe but Wambach was unable to get it. We are most likely going to extra time
EDIT: Fucking too high
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The U.S. Teams just love giving everyone heart attacks
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Man this is a great game.
I hope the USA can pull it out before penalty kicks.