World Cup 2010

[Tambourine Man]

I think that the biggest problem today (outside of starting Clark, wtf? and a silly breakdown on our center defense) might have been Altidore. He looked tired; he played tired. He made just a couple good runs

A few thoughts. In the first half it looked like he was limping. His burst of speed just wasn't there. I also don't think he's used to playing a back line that can match his combination of speed and strength. They wore him down, but he didn't get much relief from his strike partner. But no question, he struggled.

Heh, you saw it too. At exactly 20:00 he tweaked something.

[Centreville]

it was fun while it lasted. So, which teams have a chance to upset both Brazil and Argentina ?

[stlouie_lipp]

I'm sorry, but if this kind of [expletive] goes on in soccer without consequences then I will never be able to get behind the sport.

http://tv.gawker.com/5573553/ghana-play ... ts-bullsht

[Fat Strat]

There were consequences. The ref added 3 minutes of stoppage time onto a 15 minute period. I don't know what else he should have done. The one play where the guy fell down and laid there for awhile could have drawn a card, but that would have been a pretty extreme response considering the circumstances.

[MrSaigon]

Exciting, memorable run for the U.S.

That second Ghana goal was really nice. I wish we could have got some more touches like that. The finishing of the U.S. side was really frustrating all tournament. These last two games were agonizing. I will always remember Donovan's 'would you rather have a face or a two goal lead' strike, however.

I don't know why they can't just use a soccer ball for the World Cup, for crying out loud. Also, why don't they just kick some ass using video review after the match as far as simulation goes? I'm also a little terrified to see so many foreigners using the vuvuzela. I sure hope those things don't cross the seas. Also I want to punch a fan every time I see them on camera: 'I'm so concerned. Is this the end? I 'm so worried. I can't remember a tenser moment. My nerves are on fire....wait. Hey! I'm on t.v.!! Everyone look I'm on t.v.!! WOOOOOOOO!'

[cardsfansince82]

I watched the game at KC Power and Light. There had to be 5,000 people there or more. I don't really know much about soccer. It seemed to me like the US was the better team and controlled the game but Ghana just made two incredible individual plays.

[Tambourine Man]

I'm sorry, but if this kind of [expletive] goes on in soccer without consequences then I will never be able to get behind the sport.

http://tv.gawker.com/5573553/ghana-play ... ts-bullsht

And soccer will suffer greatly for your lack of participation.

Don't get behind soccer and I bet people who are already soccer fans will be okay with it.

R.I.P. stlouie_lipp, couldn't get behind it.

[jim]

Exciting, memorable run for the U.S.

Really? It didn't seem like we went very far at all.

[stlouie_lipp]

I'm sorry, but if this kind of [expletive] goes on in soccer without consequences then I will never be able to get behind the sport.

http://tv.gawker.com/5573553/ghana-play ... ts-bullsht

And soccer will suffer greatly for your lack of participation.

Don't get behind soccer and I bet people who are already soccer fans will be okay with it.

R.I.P. stlouie_lipp, couldn't get behind it.

I'll bet they'll be oaky too. And four years from now we'll hear about how great a sport it is again and how the US is an up-and-commer, and the same small group of fans will continue to be thin-skinned about their fandom and look down upon those who just don't "get it". It's a vicious cycle.

Seriously, I don't like soccer, and probably never will, even though I've tried. That's why I haven't posted anything in any of the World Cup threads. Then I see something that fans and commentators alike seem to think was BS, make a post about how such actions seemingly keep new fans away, and get ripped for it. That's all right, I'll just stay away and be happy about it. It won't come back around for four years anyway.

[The Third Man]

Yesterday's game was pretty exciting. Too bad it was the first one I watched. Oof. Made me wanna at least make an attempt to casually follow soccer, though.