World Cup 2010

[MrSaigon]

So here's a scenario i'd be curious about.

Let's say England and Slovenia tie 2-2.
The US and England both beat Algeria 1-0.

That'd make all three teams 1-0-2 with 5 goals and an identical goal differential. So how would such a tie be decided?

They draw lots.

Why don't they just shoot PKs? Just as meaningless.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

What, really?

That's what I heard, although it might be that Slovenia advances(5 goals scored v. 4 for England and USA) and then there's a coinflip between the US and England.

[Leroy]

So here's a scenario i'd be curious about.

Let's say England and Slovenia tie 2-2.
The US and England both beat Algeria 1-0.

That'd make all three teams 1-0-2 with 5 goals and an identical goal differential. So how would such a tie be decided?

They draw lots.

Why don't they just shoot PKs? Just as meaningless.

I would enjoy watching rock paper scissors, but I don't really know the rules of that game either.

[go birds]

So here's a scenario i'd be curious about.

Let's say England and Slovenia tie 2-2.
The US and England both beat Algeria 1-0.

That'd make all three teams 1-0-2 with 5 goals and an identical goal differential. So how would such a tie be decided?

They draw lots.

Why don't they just shoot PKs? Just as meaningless.

I would enjoy watching rock paper scissors, but I don't really know the rules of that game either.

Maybe even a wall sit contest.

[robbotis]

We can still hope Algeria beats England. Robert Green can help us out again.

[Tambourine Man]

I still like their chances. Bury Algeria and hope the vaunted English squad does the same to Slovenia.

Anyway, Donovan sorta reminds me of Ross the Intern.

I get a sneaking suspicion that the US just isnt the "bury the other team" type.

I could be way off base here though.

Not against an elite squad but they've got it in'em to put up a nice total against Algeria, a team whose tournament will likely be officially over by the time they square off.

There'll be a lot of scoreboard watching come next Wednesday.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

We can still hope Algeria beats England. Robert Green can help us out again.

Unfortunately Mr. Green will be watching the Algeria match from the bench.

[Freed Roger]

Kissing your sister. blech.

[JackofDiamonds]

What a ridiculous second half. That was miserable/fun/exciting/exhilarating/depressing/frustrating.

[TabascoElvis]

Found this kind of cool. Slideshow of the evolution of the ball used for WC play.

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2010 ... balls.html