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2-2 draw............................5 plus minutes extra time and Portugal took advantage of it.
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We just don't have the passing skill (beauty) of other teams. We had two cheap give ups at the end.
But we played very well to come back. The US has never won a World Cup game (20 times) after falling behind.
Simple now, beat Germany we go on.
Tie Germany, we go on.
Lose to Germany, we have goal differential advantage so can advance. We'd have 4 points and that's the best Portugal or Ghana can get.
We go on. {probably}
{Forza Italia!}
But we played very well to come back. The US has never won a World Cup game (20 times) after falling behind.
Simple now, beat Germany we go on.
Tie Germany, we go on.
Lose to Germany, we have goal differential advantage so can advance. We'd have 4 points and that's the best Portugal or Ghana can get.
We go on. {probably}
{Forza Italia!}
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That cross showed why he's one of the best in the world. Maybe tomorrow I'll appreciate it more 
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Fortunately, Portugal probably beats Ghana, which gives us a +5 differential. With Ghana, we have a +3 differential since we own the head-to-head.
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Here's the way we can get in if we lose: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...ium=referral&utm_campaign=editorial&hpt=hp_c2
I just hope we play to win and don't play to tie.
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I think I'd rather be in the 1H side of the bracket. The current path would be Algeria (32), France (21), Colombia (4), Germany (2). The 2H path would be Belgium (5), Argentina (3), Netherlands (8), Germany (2). Original seeding in parenthesis, assuming current standings remain, which they won't and that the higher seed wins each game prior to playing the USA.
1H would have a 8-team bracket of:
Brazil (11)
Columbia (4)
France (21)
Chile (12)
Italy/Uraguay (9/6)
Nigeria (33)
Algeria (32)
2H would have an 8-team bracket of:
Mexico (24)
Netherlands (8)
Costa Rica (31)
Argentina (3)
Belgium (5)
Ivory Coast (17)
Equador (22)
1H would have a 8-team bracket of:
Brazil (11)
Columbia (4)
France (21)
Chile (12)
Italy/Uraguay (9/6)
Nigeria (33)
Algeria (32)
2H would have an 8-team bracket of:
Mexico (24)
Netherlands (8)
Costa Rica (31)
Argentina (3)
Belgium (5)
Ivory Coast (17)
Equador (22)
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I agree, 1H would be marginally better overall, but especially for the first game. Those rankings don't reflect who is playing better right now and who is injured. Belgium seems very tough right now.
I just want to see the US get out of this group. I don't think we have the talent to advance too much further, especially with Jozy and <100% (maybe 70%?). But who knows, there is a lot of luck involved (assuming a base amount of skill) so anything can happen.
Tomorrow is a big day for me with Italy playing; I have to get something done and will probably come home and watch the game ....... and hope not to hear the results. Which will mean staying away from here
I just want to see the US get out of this group. I don't think we have the talent to advance too much further, especially with Jozy and <100% (maybe 70%?). But who knows, there is a lot of luck involved (assuming a base amount of skill) so anything can happen.
Tomorrow is a big day for me with Italy playing; I have to get something done and will probably come home and watch the game ....... and hope not to hear the results. Which will mean staying away from here
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I agree, but Belgium, Argentina and the Netherlands are all playing well. So are France and Colombia. Either way, I wouldn't want to face Germany a second time if we beat them on Thursday. Now, if we lose on Thursday, I'd be okay with meeting them again. I think it's really hard to beat the same team twice within a couple of weeks.
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True. However, if we go in as 1H, I'd rather play the Netherlands or Belgium. Hard to be a good team twice.I would like to face Germany a second time.
That would be the final.
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First the happy - a psych video: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...-usa-soccer-fans-hyped-for-world-cup-showdown
Next the reality in the USA/Germany game. We are 1 in 9 underdogs to win. About 1 in 2 to tie. http://www.skybet.com/football/world-cup
Overall, Germany is like 1 in 4 to win it all. They have a real good team (despite the tie against Ghana). I'm going to a bar tomorrow to watch the game with some friends. All I want is to see us play to win and play well. The rest will take care of itself.
Next the reality in the USA/Germany game. We are 1 in 9 underdogs to win. About 1 in 2 to tie. http://www.skybet.com/football/world-cup
Overall, Germany is like 1 in 4 to win it all. They have a real good team (despite the tie against Ghana). I'm going to a bar tomorrow to watch the game with some friends. All I want is to see us play to win and play well. The rest will take care of itself.
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As expected, we advance with a loss.
Wonderful to watch Algeria just tie Russia to advance (Algeria). So we get Belgium on 5 July. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014_FIFA_World_Cup
Single elimination from here on out -- 16 left so the winner will win their next 4.
Wonderful to watch Algeria just tie Russia to advance (Algeria). So we get Belgium on 5 July. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014_FIFA_World_Cup
Single elimination from here on out -- 16 left so the winner will win their next 4.
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And now, since we've lost to Germany, we can go ahead and beat them next time we play them. There will be no draws in that game.
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Oops, looks like we play at 3:30 on Tuesday. Then the next game would be 5 July.
Belgium will be favored. They are 20/1 to win it all, we are 80/1. But Belgium isn't ranked as high as Portugal was.
Getting Jozy back (if we do) would be really big.
Belgium will be favored. They are 20/1 to win it all, we are 80/1. But Belgium isn't ranked as high as Portugal was.
Getting Jozy back (if we do) would be really big.
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Nuke any updates on Altidore?
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Not really .... http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/soccer/jozy-germany-play-u-s-advances-article-1.1841674
What's a coach to say except to hedge? We should hear on Sunday or Monday if he practices. He is our best striker and would really help our chances, if he is 90-100%
What's a coach to say except to hedge? We should hear on Sunday or Monday if he practices. He is our best striker and would really help our chances, if he is 90-100%
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Jozy should play but not start ..... http://www.sportingnews.com/soccer/...14-usa-belgium-jozy-altidore-injury-klinsmann
Compelling kick off between Brazil and Chile..........
Update: Brazil 3-2. I usually like Brazil, but was rooting for the underdogs Chile. Chile eliminated for the fourth time in a row by Brazil. Futbol is a cruel game. Playing every four years only magnifies the drama,
Compelling kick off between Brazil and Chile..........
Update: Brazil 3-2. I usually like Brazil, but was rooting for the underdogs Chile. Chile eliminated for the fourth time in a row by Brazil. Futbol is a cruel game. Playing every four years only magnifies the drama,
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I'm really looking forward to watching the Dutch play. Their goal is generally to play beautifully as the first priority and let the winning follow. That concept of play is why I have long been a fan of the Brazil/ Italy / Argentina style of play. They are just so artful in the midfield and creative in the end game of passing to score. The game is about the process and what is created and not just the end score. Yes it's important to win; but even better to win beautifully.