Hawkeye21 1,858 Posted December 3, 2022 Just now, Gladiators said: Along with quite a few missed golden opportunities. Tons of opportunities to score. I'm still impressed with this team regardless. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dogcows 1,029 Posted December 3, 2022 USA got lucky with a soft group (Wales and Iran actually made the World Cup?). It was admirable that they played England to a draw, but they are badly outmatched by the Dutch. We’re the country of soccer moms, not of soccer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gladiators 1,904 Posted December 3, 2022 3 minutes ago, dogcows said: USA got lucky with a soft group (Wales and Iran actually made the World Cup?). It was admirable that they played England to a draw, but they are badly outmatched by the Dutch. We’re the country of soccer moms, not of soccer. You should have watched some of the games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye21 1,858 Posted December 3, 2022 19 minutes ago, dogcows said: USA got lucky with a soft group (Wales and Iran actually made the World Cup?). It was admirable that they played England to a draw, but they are badly outmatched by the Dutch. We’re the country of soccer moms, not of soccer. I feel like you're basing this off of the countries names and not actually how they played. Do you follow international soccer? You could argue that the US had one of the most difficult groups. They were the only group that had all 4 teams ranked in the top 20. Ranked the toughest group here https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2022/11/15/world-cup-2022-all-the-groups-ranked-by-difficulty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimHauck 1,806 Posted December 3, 2022 1 hour ago, Gladiators said: Gio Reyna better be in at the start of the second half. What was the story here? Seems like everyone thought he should’ve been starting but wasn’t? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustinCharge 2,397 Posted December 3, 2022 so they lost to europe's cawk. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,587 Posted December 3, 2022 predictable. Not ready for the big time. Too tentative. see you in 2026 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,992 Posted December 4, 2022 Don't know anything about soccer...............but the 2 goals the Neo-turds scored, our guys were just standing around with their fingers in their ass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUXBNME 1,343 Posted December 4, 2022 1 hour ago, Cruzer said: Don't know anything about soccer...............but the 2 goals the Neo-turds scored, our guys were just standing around with their fingers in their ass. Did they then roll around on the ground pretending they were in pain? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Voltaire 4,567 Posted December 4, 2022 20 hours ago, Hawkeye21 said: I feel like you're basing this off of the countries names and not actually how they played. Do you follow international soccer? You could argue that the US had one of the most difficult groups. They were the only group that had all 4 teams ranked in the top 20. Ranked the toughest group here https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2022/11/15/world-cup-2022-all-the-groups-ranked-by-difficulty That's interesting. I didn't expect that. I was fulling in agreement with dogcows. The US has a habit of taking the #2 group seed into the Round of 16 and losing. Meanwhile, Wales and Iran don't even have a history of showing up at all. I wasn't surprised when the tune played out the same as always, and hadn't realized any of these three teams had more going on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dogcows 1,029 Posted December 4, 2022 6 hours ago, Voltaire said: That's interesting. I didn't expect that. I was fulling in agreement with dogcows. The US has a habit of taking the #2 group seed into the Round of 16 and losing. Meanwhile, Wales and Iran don't even have a history of showing up at all. I wasn't surprised when the tune played out the same as always, and hadn't realized any of these three teams had more going on. One needs to consider the history of teams, not just their current ranking. This is only the 2nd time Wales qualified for the World Cup. Last time was 1958. Iran’s record is slightly better, with a few appearances over the years. But they have never advanced to the knockout round. So, regardless of their current rankings, I still call it a soft group. It was widely expected that England and USA would advance, and that’s what happened. Meanwhile, perennial contenders Spain and Germany were in the same group… and we saw how that turned out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted December 4, 2022 100% true... Nation Relieved To No Longer Have To Pretend To Like Soccer https://babylonbee.com/news/nation-relieved-to-no-longer-have-to-pretend-to-like-soccer U.S. — After the men's national team was dealt a crushing 1-3 loss by the Netherlands, the United States expressed deep relief to no longer have to go on pretending to like soccer. "Hoo-boy, I didn't think I could keep that up another day," said local man Aaron Bronson. "Thank God for the Dutch!" After twelve grueling days of trying to get excited about a ball mostly being passed backward, celebrations broke out across America as its World Cup run came to a close. "I know we only have to fake being soccer fans every four years, but it's been a brutal couple of weeks," said local bar owner Greg Jaster. "We scored three goals in SIX HOURS of soccer! And I have it on good authority from a Brazilian buddy of mine that our last goal was actually an accident. I'm trying to be a good patriot and cheer for our team, but come on." According to people who watch soccer, the U.S. team actually looked better while losing during this World Cup. "The Americans really didn't get outplayed, they just made awful mistakes in all the big moments," said England native Sean O'Houlihan. "They created wide-open shots, and then completely whiffed. They would play excellent defense against the best strikers in the world - but then would totally forget to mark a mediocre player. It's really rather tragic." At publishing time, no one had understood a word Mr. O'Houlihan had said and switched the channel over to real football. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye21 1,858 Posted December 5, 2022 22 hours ago, dogcows said: One needs to consider the history of teams, not just their current ranking. This is only the 2nd time Wales qualified for the World Cup. Last time was 1958. Iran’s record is slightly better, with a few appearances over the years. But they have never advanced to the knockout round. So, regardless of their current rankings, I still call it a soft group. It was widely expected that England and USA would advance, and that’s what happened. Meanwhile, perennial contenders Spain and Germany were in the same group… and we saw how that turned out. It was widely considered the most difficult group. There really isn't much else to say about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gepetto 989 Posted December 5, 2022 I tried. I watched for one minute give or take a few seconds. Loss of control (by both teams), ball kicked ahead, goes out of bounds. Such a boring stupid sport to watch. I switched back to the K-State - TCU game which was thoroughly entertaining. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Voltaire 4,567 Posted December 6, 2022 9 hours ago, Hawkeye21 said: It was widely considered the most difficult group. There really isn't much else to say about it. The way this is playing out is all the traditional powers are still dominant. If you'd ask me to make a list of the elite eight when we started, not knowing anything about soccer, I'd have gotten five of six, missing Croatia for Germany, and still have Portugal and Spain on tap to go 7 for 8. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gladiators 1,904 Posted December 6, 2022 Spain about to lose on PKs!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted December 6, 2022 1 hour ago, Gladiators said: Spain about to lose on PKs!!!! Primary Key or Public Key?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gladiators 1,904 Posted December 6, 2022 Just now, posty said: Primary Key or Public Key?? Yes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted December 6, 2022 Just now, Gladiators said: Yes Groovy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteWonder 2,179 Posted December 6, 2022 On 12/5/2022 at 10:29 AM, Hawkeye21 said: It was widely considered the most difficult group. There really isn't much else to say about it. I do NOT follow soccer, but just being a big sports fan in general and always following world cups, I would have taken one look at the groups and assumed Germany/Spain/Costa Rica/Japan was the toughest draw. Didn't expect Japan to win it but I do seem to remember watching them pull off some upsets in other world cup games. The fact we tied England is enough to tell me we did well (by our expectations). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye21 1,858 Posted December 6, 2022 4 minutes ago, WhiteWonder said: I do NOT follow soccer, but just being a big sports fan in general and always following world cups, I would have taken one look at the groups and assumed Germany/Spain/Costa Rica/Japan was the toughest draw. Didn't expect Japan to win it but I do seem to remember watching them pull off some upsets in other world cup games. The fact we tied England is enough to tell me we did well (by our expectations). Going by name only I would agree with you. I was very happy with the England tie but should've won against Whales. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted December 6, 2022 29 minutes ago, WhiteWonder said: I do NOT follow soccer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted December 6, 2022 24 minutes ago, Hawkeye21 said: should've won against Whales. They are very good goaltenders, since they are so big... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteWonder 2,179 Posted December 6, 2022 24 minutes ago, Hawkeye21 said: Going by name only I would agree with you. I was very happy with the England tie but should've won against Whales. i saw some of the back and forth regarding current world ranking versus name only etc and I have to say I do feel like name value and past world cup success should hold a decent amount of weight in an event like this. There is probably a reason why the same teams are always favored to win or expected to at least do well in world cups. I would think this is an event where a team not ranked as highly as usual can draw on past experience of some players or coaches and/or rise up to the occasion because of tradition. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taco breath 419 Posted December 7, 2022 LISA !!! LISA !!! LISA!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gladiators 1,904 Posted December 9, 2022 And Brazil is knocked out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye21 1,858 Posted December 9, 2022 1 minute ago, Gladiators said: And Brazil is knocked out! Crazy World Cup Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
avoiding injuries 1,226 Posted December 9, 2022 That GK for Croatia is insane during penalty kicks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted December 9, 2022 Such a stupid way to break ties in a huge competition... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,587 Posted December 9, 2022 1 minute ago, posty said: Such a stupid way to break ties in a huge competition... You post a lot in thread that you don't like the sport. Weird. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,587 Posted December 9, 2022 3 minutes ago, avoiding injuries said: That GK for Croatia is insane during penalty kicks. The same goalie that forgot he could use his hands on the only Brazil goal from Neymar? That was the weirdest thing I ever watched. The goalie went down on his knees and never went for the ball and moved his hands back like it would have been illegal for him to touch the ball. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted December 9, 2022 Just now, edjr said: You post a lot in thread that you don't like the sport. Weird. Pot. Kettle. Kettle. Pot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,587 Posted December 9, 2022 Just now, posty said: Pot. Kettle. Kettle. Pot. No. I watch baseball. I just think it's dumb and needs fixing. you post in all the golf threads about Tiger too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted December 9, 2022 4 minutes ago, edjr said: No. I watch baseball. I just think it's dumb and needs fixing. you post in all the golf threads about Tiger too. I just think that there has to be a better way during a big tournament then having PKs decide it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reality 2,710 Posted December 10, 2022 I've broken the code to enjoying soccer, watch teams that are actually good at it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gladiators 1,904 Posted December 10, 2022 9 minutes ago, Reality said: I've broken the code to enjoying soccer, watch teams that are actually good at it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteWonder 2,179 Posted December 10, 2022 On 12/9/2022 at 1:05 PM, edjr said: No. I watch baseball. I just think it's dumb and needs fixing. you post in all the golf threads about Tiger too. you should know by now, for someone who doesn't care about or participate in stuff, Posty loves to post about said topic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteWonder 2,179 Posted December 10, 2022 annoyed Argentina beat Netherlands but i've still got France Share this post Link to post Share on other sites