first of all, what's up with the immaturity in this thread?! gawd.. and why am i not surprised it was started by a fanboy
anyway, disappointing match from the azzurri,. really was expecting a lot more.. americans got lucky with that autogoal and then really fought with all they've got..very good try by the US.
pope tackling from behind was completely stupid and obv. unnecessary. he really should have known better and the ref was correct on the red card calls IMO.. and then, in the 2nd half, the ref just completely missed such obvious calls, it was ridiculous! such inconsistency, he completely overlooked rly obvious calls such as shirt pulling from US (automatic yellow card) and the handball italy did.
what amazed me was italy's possession over most of the 2nd yet was unable to rock any decent shots.. crap game but i was happy to see the americans fight with all they had with 2 men down- if anyone was given that scenario of US with 2 men down and italy with 1, they would have called it a USA suicide mission but boy, with a lil luck and a lot of effort they really held up. not only was the autogoal luck but also the fact that the ref was handing out cards like confetti so italy was taking out players in fear of losing them to more yellow (and hence, red) cards so that's why totti and the like were taken out- cant risk them being suspended for the CR game next week (also contributing to why they werent doing so well).
good work usa, try harder italy..
side note: i dont think the US is fast enough for Ghana.
Originally posted by NYCTrancefan
No patriotism here, I follow world football and know the U.S. game is not of world class caliber, that is obvious to anyone though. I just hate to see a ref have so much influence in a games outcome in the World Cup, especially when issues existed about him before he even took the field in prior questionable refereeing.
IMO the only thing questionable about the ref was when he deliberately stopped handing out free kicks and cards in the second half in a desparate attempt to balance out the match and get some free flowing football. There were so many bad tackles that game.
edit : yes I watched the Ghana game today and they were amazing, ripped the czechs appart. The deciders in this round are going to be fun.
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Jun-17-2006 21:24
NYCTrancefan
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Originally posted by CranberryJuice
i feel some frustration in your voice calvin
You know it, I watch the Serie A but never knew Italians flopped like a fish out of water when touched. At any rate the U.S. isn't advancing Marie, I'm rooting for Ghana to advance but I would be more worried about France.
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Jun-17-2006 21:25
LittleGoku
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Originally posted by LuNaSeA
side note: i dont think the US is fast enough for Ghana.
Interesting point, both reyna and Oguchi Onyewu will not be playing in the third game. US loses a good defender in onyewu but look for beasley and eddie johnson to be running and gunning in the final game as starting positions.
Jun-17-2006 21:26
CranberryJuice
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Registered: Feb 2006
Location: Le Mans (my new shithole) -France
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Originally posted by NYCTrancefan You know it, I watch the Serie A but never knew Italians flopped like a fish out of water when touched. At any rate the U.S. isn't advancing Marie, I'm rooting for Ghana to advance but I would be more worried about France.
my secret wish is that france will arrive to quarter at least ....everybody has the right to dream right
do u seriously think u guys gonna beat ghana?im not sure AT ALL !
Originally posted by LittleGoku
lol. Italy mentioned in a newspaper that they didn't recognize any of the American players on the US team except for Reyna. A worldclass team was not able to sink the US today with a 10-9 favor on the field. They obviously played with one today and today gained my respect.
Yes, USA really played a tough game today proving they are in fact one of the most physical teams in the WC... Someone also said mentioned something about being laughed at for saying this was the group of death. I can only agree with you on that one as well, I'm not surprised by how close this group is, because I knew the americans were no cake... I'm shocked at group C though because both the argentinian and dutch really made it look easy
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Jun-17-2006 21:27
zoric
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Registered: Mar 2005
Location: Primera División and Serie B
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Originally posted by LittleGoku
Interesting point, both reyna and Oguchi Onyewu will not be playing in the third game. US loses a good defender in onyewu but look for beasley and eddie johnson to be running and gunning in the final game as starting positions.
Ghana is playing without Asamoah Gyan (Man of the Match today) and Muntari. Both goalscorers today..
Jun-17-2006 21:27
LuNaSeA
presque rien
Registered: Apr 2002
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
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Originally posted by Sinus
Well, I guess you've never watched any Italy games before. They're well known around the football world for their dying swan antics.
That and the occasional elbow.
lol @ swan tactics.. so true!
and that elbow was done on purpose, that ******.. i felt terrible for mcbride.
Registered: Mar 2005
Location: Primera División and Serie B
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Originally posted by LuNaSeA
lol @ swan tactics.. so true!
and that elbow was done on purpose, that ******.. i felt terrible for mcbride.
You're not alone about that one, but I'm very happy that he kept on playing and almost scored the deciding goal. Very strong will from him and thumbs up for him
Jun-17-2006 21:28
LittleGoku
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Originally posted by luisjb82
Yes, USA really played a tough game today proving they are in fact one of the most physical teams in the WC... Someone also said mentioned something about being laughed at for saying this was the group of death. I can only agree with you on that one as well, I'm not surprised by how close this group is, because I knew the americans were no cake... I'm shocked at group C though because both the argentinian and dutch really made it look easy
I also see Czech Republic and Italy going all out because second place gets a golden ticket to face brazil in the next round (if brazil fulfills) LOL
Jun-17-2006 21:28
NYCTrancefan
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Location: New York City in a Café del Mar mood
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Originally posted by CranberryJuice
do u seriously think u guys gonna beat ghana?im not sure AT ALL !
I was rooting more for the U.S. in that I am here in the U.S. and would like to see the game grow to a higher level, as for beating Ghana I doubt it, they are missing two players I believe but the may just need Essien in that game when you consider the U.S. is too slow to counter. I was practically shouting profanity at my HDTV telling them to counter faster instead it was like watching paint dry.
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Jun-17-2006 21:29
LittleGoku
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Originally posted by zoric
Ghana is playing without Asamoah Gyan (Man of the Match today) and Muntari. Both goalscorers today..
WOW!?? you're kidding me?
I missed the first half of the Ghana matchup....wow im totally surprised now and eagerly wait the final game!
The US didn't really lose goal scorers for the next game but did lose some defenders and the team captain
