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The official 2010 world cup soccer thread

Discussion in 'Other Sports Forum' started by finyank13, May 21, 2010.

  1. emeraldfin

    emeraldfin All I've got is insane

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    Todays game will come down to whoever makes the best of their chances. Ghana are a strong, physical side, but are much better technically and organised than the rest of the African nations. Their midfield is strong and Gyan up front is a handful. I can see him causing the US centre backs big problems with his pace.

    The US are not the most technically gifted side, but are dangerous on the flanks, which ios their main source of production when going forward. The Ghanian defense is not the greatest and will struggle with good service out wide from Dempsey and Donovan. Their goalkeeper is the 3rd choice keeper for Wigan and is pretty average. Made a poor mistake against Australia and taking shots on him frequently may cause a mistake. The US however will not be able to bully Ghana, as they are as strong physically as the US.

    I think Ghana will be the better team and create more chances, however they are not the best finishers in front of goal. If the US can make the most of their opportunities, then they should win this game, but it will be close. Really looking forward to this game.
     
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  2. Vendigo

    Vendigo German Gigolo Club Member

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    Heh. Where's Simon if you need him? Oh, I forgot. He's probably hiding beneath his covers, praying "please no penalties, please no penalties ..."
     
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  3. emeraldfin

    emeraldfin All I've got is insane

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    You know anything devised by Sepp Blatter will be a nightmare.
     
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  4. alen1

    alen1 New Member

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    Well said.

    :lol:


    True.
     
  5. maynard

    maynard Who, whom?

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    i think our back line will have some real scary moments and backpedals. ghana is physical for sure. i wonder if that means onyewu will start. they did seem a bit better without him though. some of our defenders arent the biggest guys, but do have some speed
     
  6. maynard

    maynard Who, whom?

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    wow. what a shot. not much defense for that
     
  7. dolfan94

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    Uruguay does it again! My little country among the top 8!
     
  8. Tone_E

    Tone_E Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    Just thought I'd post this.

    [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CTWoc4xOP4"]YouTube- fernando torres dives while i play fitting music[/ame]

    Must be because he was wearing a blue jersey. :wink2:
     
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  9. Paul 13

    Paul 13 Chaotic Neutral & Unstable Genius Staff Member

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    Well, I can't help but agree with that... rather lose by a late late goal then penalties any day. :wink2:
     
  10. Paul 13

    Paul 13 Chaotic Neutral & Unstable Genius Staff Member

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    Thought South Korea outplayed Uruguay today. It's a shame that they took their foot off the pedal when they got the equalizer. Give Uru a bit of credit for getting it going again after they looked to be shell shocked. Not sure why Uru's defense is rated so highly, they looked ragged for most of the game. Quality strike by Suarez though.

    They need to fix that pitch though... dreadful condition. That quarterfinal dream match (Bra vs Ned perhaps) is going to be ruined because of it.
     
  11. King Felix

    King Felix Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    Lineup vs Ghana: Howard; Cherundolo, DeMerit, Bocanegra, Bornstein; Donovan, Bradley, Clark, Dempsey; Altidore, Findley

    absolutely terrible if you ask me
     
  12. maynard

    maynard Who, whom?

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    no edu?
     
  13. emeraldfin

    emeraldfin All I've got is insane

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    Great to see you guys doing well.
     
  14. unluckyluciano

    unluckyluciano For My Hero JetsSuck

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    love uruguay.........unless they play the us :P
     
  15. unluckyluciano

    unluckyluciano For My Hero JetsSuck

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    go us!
     
  16. Dolphin1184

    Dolphin1184 Member

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    What the hell was that? That was horrible.
     
  17. maynard

    maynard Who, whom?

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    here we go again. this is ridiculous
     
  18. Dolphin1184

    Dolphin1184 Member

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    Seems like Ghana is on our side of the field most of the game. This does not look good right now. Seems like we don't know how to clear the ball away from our side. COME ON
     
  19. adamprez2003

    adamprez2003 Senior Member

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    ghana's defense is stifling us. we're playing flat. i think if we're going to score its going to have to come from a set piece
     
  20. adamprez2003

    adamprez2003 Senior Member

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    edu coming in
     
  21. maynard

    maynard Who, whom?

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    now bradley has to sub for the guy who should have been starting
     
  22. maynard

    maynard Who, whom?

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    the team already looks different. this loss will be on bradley, imo
     
  23. Dolphins1Beatles

    Dolphins1Beatles Ziggy Stardust

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    Buddle should be in too. Sorry but even if they manage to come back and win, there is no chance they are getting past the Netherlands or Brazil. Even Uruguay they would be lucky.
     
  24. Loyal Fin

    Loyal Fin Business as usual

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    The United States is playing uninspiring football.
     
  25. maynard

    maynard Who, whom?

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    charlie davies where are you
     
  26. King Felix

    King Felix Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    Edu and buddle shouldve been starting in the first place. Now that's two unneeded subs, hopefully at least buddle gets in..also maybe feilhaber
     
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  27. finyank13

    finyank13 Reality Check

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    Flat......they need to get yelled at the half...they seem like they dont want to be here....is this France??
     
  28. wpgfishfan

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    That was a great save


    Come USA we need goals
     
  29. maynard

    maynard Who, whom?

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    thats what happens when you put the wrong players on the field
     
  30. adamprez2003

    adamprez2003 Senior Member

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    oh please oh please
     
  31. adamprez2003

    adamprez2003 Senior Member

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    donovan!
     
  32. Stitches

    Stitches ThePhin's Biggest Killjoy Luxury Box

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    Need to keep the pressure up.
     
  33. wpgfishfan

    wpgfishfan Member

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    GOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLL


    To think I played against Donavan 11 years ago
     
  34. maynard

    maynard Who, whom?

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    LOL! oh dear lord!!!!!
     
  35. High Definition

    High Definition No Smoke / No Drink 2011+

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    Someone explain to me the difference between Dempsey being taken down in the box and Asamoah being taken down in the box earlier?

    I've played soccer all my life and I fail to see it.
     
  36. maynard

    maynard Who, whom?

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    altidore my goodness
     
  37. Loyal Fin

    Loyal Fin Business as usual

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    Jozy just made one of the nicest shots in the match from the U.S. lol he got away with pushing the defender NASTY and was still on target. I like the aggression.
     
  38. maynard

    maynard Who, whom?

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    just saw we evened up possession for the game. no small task
     
  39. Paul 13

    Paul 13 Chaotic Neutral & Unstable Genius Staff Member

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    Oh my. Usa better side frankly and deserve to win but one mistake by either could be it. Dempsey is the best player on the pitch.
     
  40. Paul 13

    Paul 13 Chaotic Neutral & Unstable Genius Staff Member

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    Altidore out. Interesting. He was good.
     

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