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[quote author=Loch Ness Monster link=topic=34161.msg894477#msg894477 date=1245873696]
Right turn Clyde.
Shocking defending by Spain, this looks like one game too far. Let the lads have a nice break, and come back fresh in 4 weeks for pre-season.
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they've a pathetic 3rd 4th place play off first. Joke really
 
[quote author=livvy185 link=topic=34161.msg894488#msg894488 date=1245874279]
Tackle on Alonso = red

bye bye
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Alonso shits reds.

I hope he has seen a doctor.
 
[quote author=amber cabs link=topic=34161.msg894487#msg894487 date=1245874260]
[quote author=Loch Ness Monster link=topic=34161.msg894477#msg894477 date=1245873696]
Right turn Clyde.
Shocking defending by Spain, this looks like one game too far. Let the lads have a nice break, and come back fresh in 4 weeks for pre-season.
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they've a pathetic 3rd 4th place play off first. Joke really
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But they'll play the reserves, no?
 
**claps for the US**

They deserve credit. No matter how much Spain tried, they always put a foot in and Howard was fantastic. Props.
 
If the US played Spain 100 times, I reckon Spain would win at least 90. With about 9 draws. But good luck to them, with Tim-Timity-Fuck-Fuck in goal they are tough to beat.
 
This game proves the limitations of having great width. It isn't everything. Against good teams in the air, even good crosses do not always lead to goals.

They missed Iniesta tonight, but you would have thought that Xavi or Cesc or Xabi could have made the killer pass.
 
[quote author=FPI Project link=topic=34161.msg894499#msg894499 date=1245874682]
Hats off to the usa, at least our players can have a longer rest..
[/quote] Fuck theres 3rd/4th place play off..
 
The USA are not as bad as everyone here is making them out to be. They're not Andorra or New Zealand. They always score goals in World Cups and they're never outclassed or thrashed. This was like watching a midtable PL team beat one of the Top 4. It might happen quite rarely, but it does happen - and there's nothing particularly freakish about it.
 
[quote author=FreshRed link=topic=34161.msg894498#msg894498 date=1245874674]
This game proves the limitations of having great width. It isn't everything. Against good teams in the air, even good crosses do not always lead to goals.

They missed Iniesta tonight, but you would have thought that Xavi or Cesc or Xabi could have made the killer pass.
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It's hard though against teams who park the bus, as we found to our cost last season. That's not a criticism of the US, who did what they had to do (which they were well equipped for, as they're good athletes who don't let their heads drop) and deserved the win.
 
[quote author=TheBunnyman link=topic=34161.msg894505#msg894505 date=1245875019]
The USA are not as bad as everyone here is making them out to be. They're not Andorra or New Zealand. They always score goals in World Cups and they're never outclassed or thrashed. This was like watching a midtable PL team beat one of the Top 4. It might happen quite rarely, but it does happen - and there's nothing particularly freakish about it.
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Yep. Liverpool have lost several games like this, banging on the goal all game but that's football.
 
[quote author=FPI Project link=topic=34161.msg894504#msg894504 date=1245874941]
[quote author=FPI Project link=topic=34161.msg894499#msg894499 date=1245874682]
Hats off to the usa, at least our players can have a longer rest..
[/quote] Fuck theres 3rd/4th place play off..
[/quote]What a fucking joke.
'Yay we came 5th last in a competition no one but Sepp Blatter gives a fuck about'

dicks.
 
[quote author=Herr Onceared link=topic=34161.msg894509#msg894509 date=1245875139]
[quote author=FPI Project link=topic=34161.msg894504#msg894504 date=1245874941]
[quote author=FPI Project link=topic=34161.msg894499#msg894499 date=1245874682]
Hats off to the usa, at least our players can have a longer rest..
[/quote] Fuck theres 3rd/4th place play off..
[/quote]What a fucking joke.
'Yay we came 5th last in a competition no one but Sepp Blatter gives a fuck about'

dicks.
[/quote] Agree H
 
[quote author=TheBunnyman link=topic=34161.msg894505#msg894505 date=1245875019]
The USA are not as bad as everyone here is making them out to be. They're not Andorra or New Zealand. They always score goals in World Cups and they're never outclassed or thrashed. This was like watching a midtable PL team beat one of the Top 4. It might happen quite rarely, but it does happen - and there's nothing particularly freakish about it.
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They were great in the 1998 world cup, I think 0-0-3, even losing to the Mighty Iranians.

How did they do in the last world cup? If they did poorly, they'll do well in this world cup. They go in cycles ...

And it's a hard working, strong unit that 'plays for the badge'. They're not a bad team but they're not in the top tier of int'l teams, or even the 2nd tier ... They're below teams like Turkey, Denmark etc ...
 
[quote author=keniget link=topic=34161.msg894540#msg894540 date=1245877206]
I'm glad I missed the game now. Tippy tappy bellends.
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*sighs*
 
[quote author=LeTallecWiz link=topic=34161.msg894534#msg894534 date=1245876791]
[quote author=TheBunnyman link=topic=34161.msg894505#msg894505 date=1245875019]
The USA are not as bad as everyone here is making them out to be. They're not Andorra or New Zealand. They always score goals in World Cups and they're never outclassed or thrashed. This was like watching a midtable PL team beat one of the Top 4. It might happen quite rarely, but it does happen - and there's nothing particularly freakish about it.
[/quote]

They were great in the 1998 world cup, I think 0-0-3, even losing to the Mighty Iranians.

How did they do in the last world cup? If they did poorly, they'll do well in this world cup. They go in cycles ...

And it's a hard working, strong unit that 'plays for the badge'. They're not a bad team but they're not in the top tier of int'l teams, or even the 2nd tier ... They're below teams like Turkey, Denmark etc ...
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As someone who is forced to watch far too much American [football], I would agree with that statement 100%.

They're a long way from crossing into the top tier, or challenging for World Cups. I don't respect Donovan, nor do I rate Adu too highly, so I don't know what to expect from the future. But you're right--the best US teams have always been devoid of talent, relying on strong team play.
 
[quote author=Sidd link=topic=34161.msg894549#msg894549 date=1245878393]
[quote author=LeTallecWiz link=topic=34161.msg894534#msg894534 date=1245876791]
[quote author=TheBunnyman link=topic=34161.msg894505#msg894505 date=1245875019]
The USA are not as bad as everyone here is making them out to be. They're not Andorra or New Zealand. They always score goals in World Cups and they're never outclassed or thrashed. This was like watching a midtable PL team beat one of the Top 4. It might happen quite rarely, but it does happen - and there's nothing particularly freakish about it.
[/quote]

They were great in the 1998 world cup, I think 0-0-3, even losing to the Mighty Iranians.

How did they do in the last world cup? If they did poorly, they'll do well in this world cup. They go in cycles ...

And it's a hard working, strong unit that 'plays for the badge'. They're not a bad team but they're not in the top tier of int'l teams, or even the 2nd tier ... They're below teams like Turkey, Denmark etc ...
[/quote]

As someone who is forced to watch far too much American [football], I would agree with that statement 100%.

They're a long way from crossing into the top tier, or challenging for World Cups. I don't respect Donovan, nor do I rate Adu too highly, so I don't know what to expect from the future. But you're right--the best US teams have always been devoid of talent, relying on strong team play.
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They'll do well in the World Cup in 2010 - my guess, 2nd round or quarter finals.

Btw, I feel your pain. I used to have to watch the MLS far too much ... I think it hurt me.
 
[quote author=LeTallecWiz link=topic=34161.msg894690#msg894690 date=1245907452]
[quote author=Sidd link=topic=34161.msg894549#msg894549 date=1245878393]
[quote author=LeTallecWiz link=topic=34161.msg894534#msg894534 date=1245876791]
[quote author=TheBunnyman link=topic=34161.msg894505#msg894505 date=1245875019]
The USA are not as bad as everyone here is making them out to be. They're not Andorra or New Zealand. They always score goals in World Cups and they're never outclassed or thrashed. This was like watching a midtable PL team beat one of the Top 4. It might happen quite rarely, but it does happen - and there's nothing particularly freakish about it.
[/quote]

They were great in the 1998 world cup, I think 0-0-3, even losing to the Mighty Iranians.

How did they do in the last world cup? If they did poorly, they'll do well in this world cup. They go in cycles ...

And it's a hard working, strong unit that 'plays for the badge'. They're not a bad team but they're not in the top tier of int'l teams, or even the 2nd tier ... They're below teams like Turkey, Denmark etc ...
[/quote]

As someone who is forced to watch far too much American [football], I would agree with that statement 100%.

They're a long way from crossing into the top tier, or challenging for World Cups. I don't respect Donovan, nor do I rate Adu too highly, so I don't know what to expect from the future. But you're right--the best US teams have always been devoid of talent, relying on strong team play.
[/quote]

They'll do well in the World Cup in 2010 - my guess, 2nd round or quarter finals.

Btw, I feel your pain. I used to have to watch the MLS far too much ... I think it hurt me.
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I really want to support the MLS, I just can't. Mind you, if I do watch part of a game, then watch Liverpool, it is like every player is Zidona.
 
I used to watch it all the time ... Just because it's football.

I'm not sure if it's improved, but I was watching it in the days of Zenga, Donadoni and Valderamma and I thought it was very very average. Then again, I loved seeing some of the 'old stars' they bought in (who can forget the nutter Etcheverry!)
 
[quote author=spider-neil link=topic=34161.msg894704#msg894704 date=1245910387]
how funny would it be if USA won? their 4th choice sport, ha ha
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Sadly, "soccer" is nowhere near their 4th choice sport.
 
[quote author=eecheerow link=topic=34161.msg894705#msg894705 date=1245910754]
[quote author=spider-neil link=topic=34161.msg894704#msg894704 date=1245910387]
how funny would it be if USA won? their 4th choice sport, ha ha
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Sadly, "soccer" is nowhere near their 4th choice sport.
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football (you know what I mean)
basketball
baseball
ice hockey
soccer
 
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