#USMNT - 2014 World Cup

[BlueDevil 8,655]

[quote name="IU Hoosier41" post="70703" timestamp="1403015728"]World Cup could very well be my favorite sporting event out there[/quote]

Overall I would say the same for me too. Never was really into soccer until 2010 when I went to a Bundesliga game between Borussia Dortmund and FC Koln that I really started to enjoy the game and it also helped the World Cup was that summer. Learned a lot since then and catch a game whenever I can and also have gotten into the Premier League. The World Cup is an outstanding event.

[Hutch89 2,939]

So I was wondering about our last game with Germany.. if the Germans have already clinched a spot to get out of group play and into the round of 16 by the time we play them, how would that affect how they play the USA?   do you think they may be a bit lackluster in effort? or possibly even try to be strategic with it and attempt to allow a draw in order for Portugal to remain out of the round of 16?  just thoughts...

[Hovadipo 52,982]

[quote name="Scohutch" post="70719" timestamp="1403026101"]So I was wondering about our last game with Germany.. if the Germans have already clinched a spot to get out of group play and into the round of 16 by the time we play them, how would that affect how they play the USA? do you think they may be a bit lackluster in effort? or possibly even try to be strategic with it and attempt to allow a draw in order for Portugal to remain out of the round of 16? just thoughts...[/quote]

Hopefully it won't matter. If we win Sunday we should (emphasis on should) clench a spot in the knockout round. A tie could clench. If we tie Sunday, and Portugal goes on to beat Ghana, it would come down to goal differential (that's assuming we lose to Germany). Considering Germany beat Portugal by 4, as long as Germany doesn't completely maul us, we would advance. So, if we at least tie Sunday (big if), we just would need to keep from being destroyed in the final game.


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[Will_Padgman 194]

Well, Belgium just escaped what could have been a very embarrassing defeat to Algeria.

 

First round complete. Plenty of drama and excitement. Bring on the second round. Can't wait to see what's in store. 

[BlueDevil 8,655]

Mexico and Brazil should be a great game

[BlueDevil 8,655]

[quote name="Will_Padgman" post="70722" timestamp="1403027616"]Well, Belgium just escaped what could have been a very embarrassing defeat to Algeria.

First round complete. Plenty of drama and excitement. Bring on the second round. Can't wait to see what's in store. [/quote]

Still have Russia and South Korea to finish round the first set of games

[Hovadipo 52,982]

[quote name="BlueDevil2aHoosier" post="70724" timestamp="1403027896"]Still have Russia and South Korea to finish round the first set of games[/quote]

So......first tound is complete...? Lol


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[BlueDevil 8,655]

[quote name="Hovadipo" post="70725" timestamp="1403028047"]So......first tound is complete...? Lol


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Lmao yes because I don't give a damn about that game

[IU Hoosier41 14,465]

I'm thinking we realistically need 3 goals to win and 2 to tie. I don't see us holding them under 2 goals. That counter attack will really stretch us. Hopefully we get the first strike again, Unfortunately I can see the flood gates opening for them as they need some SERIOUS scoring to improve their GD.

[IU Hoosier41 14,465]

[quote name="Scohutch" post="70719" timestamp="1403026101"]So I was wondering about our last game with Germany.. if the Germans have already clinched a spot to get out of group play and into the round of 16 by the time we play them, how would that affect how they play the USA? do you think they may be a bit lackluster in effort? or possibly even try to be strategic with it and attempt to allow a draw in order for Portugal to remain out of the round of 16? just thoughts...[/quote]

It's an interesting thought, there could be some of that, but I would guess Jurgen will be receiving Germany's best effort.

[Will_Padgman 194]

So......first tound is complete...? Lol


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Lmao yes because I don't give a damn about that game

 

Yes, yes, so I spaced about a game. Forgive the young gun. :P

[Hovadipo 52,982]

This is getting intense. Brazilians are nuts.


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[LIHoosier 25,014]

This is awesome by the way: love view of the US on Twitter after Brooks go ahead goal!

https://vine.co/v/MIPtI1nXWrJ

That map confirms that Arkansas still doesn't have Internet access.

[BlueDevil 8,655]

Maaaaaaan

@AP: BREAKING: Witnesses: Explosion blasts World Cup viewing center in northeast Nigeria, many feared dead.

[ou812dude 3,326]

So...um...when does the Red, White and freaking Blue play again? That was fun!


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[ou812dude 3,326]

Oops...disregard previous excitement...just now read post above mine....very sorry.


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[OliviaPope40 6,299]

So...um...when does the Red, White and freaking Blue play again? That was fun!


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Sunday against Portugal at 6:00 on ESPN

[OliviaPope40 6,299]

http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/

Here's the FIFA website in terms of the matches.

[TheWatShot 13,335]

This isn't even in English, but it's still awesome: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZb2o3SSXAI

[Kineticz 87]

Pepe getting a red card helps us tremendously, he was a big body that could eat space during dead ball situations. Wish we would have Jozy for this match, but feel like we can scalp a couple goals from corners. Just need Bradly to show up in better form than he showed vs Ghana.


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