Copa De Mundo 2014
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Russia may look like crap, but S.K.....despite their possession dominance the last third of the match or so...has not shown any hint that they can finish and put the ball in the back of the net This has nil-nil written all over it.
.Belgium didn't impress me that much earlier today. If we can get out of the G.o.D., I won't be scared of them.
...And, of course as soon as I say that, Russia's keeper does his best UM place-holder impression.
This post was edited on 6/17 7:24 PM by NoleLizards
.Belgium didn't impress me that much earlier today. If we can get out of the G.o.D., I won't be scared of them.
...And, of course as soon as I say that, Russia's keeper does his best UM place-holder impression.
This post was edited on 6/17 7:24 PM by NoleLizards
Algeria just got physical with Belgium but they have improve in ball movement. Belgium is still a good side. They should that group but who knows with the way this tournament has been going.
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And now the other thread is officially broken...
I still believe the Russian was offsides (paused it on my DVR at the moment the ball was "played" off his teammate), but without the right camera angle, it's tough to judge.
And 37mins in, Australia is dominating the Dutch everywhere except the scoreline (1-1). Crazy!
I still believe the Russian was offsides (paused it on my DVR at the moment the ball was "played" off his teammate), but without the right camera angle, it's tough to judge.
And 37mins in, Australia is dominating the Dutch everywhere except the scoreline (1-1). Crazy!
Cahill's goal on the volley was arguably the goal of the tourney thus far, along w/rvp's header, of course.
Adios Spana!
As some of us were discussing yesterday in the "official" thread, this thing is wide open.
As some of us were discussing yesterday in the "official" thread, this thing is wide open.
I'm really surprised at the Swiss. They just can't get in a rhythm.
5-0. This is probably the most legitimate high scoring game that I have ever seen in WC play.
(I don't consider the Peru-Argentina score of 1978 legit)
The Swiss are outclassed in this match.
My question for those that follow EPL. What percentage are actually English? It seems there is a development issue in the UK.
I follow South America more closely, so I honestly don't know.
5-0. This is probably the most legitimate high scoring game that I have ever seen in WC play.
(I don't consider the Peru-Argentina score of 1978 legit)
The Swiss are outclassed in this match.
My question for those that follow EPL. What percentage are actually English? It seems there is a development issue in the UK.
I follow South America more closely, so I honestly don't know.
And finally, we have commentators that do a great job throughout the match. Palomo and Moreno. IMO, that is what it is supposed to sound like.
Unfortunately, most of the commentary is in the dry British style. This is a nice switch from the dry American/British commentary.
Unfortunately, most of the commentary is in the dry British style. This is a nice switch from the dry American/British commentary.
Is this a joke?! I don't mind these two, but Derrick Rae, who did the Italy/Costa Rica match is fantastic, as is Adrian Healey. Ian Darke is great too when paired w/Macca. How do you not like those guys?
*Casey Keller and Taylor Twellman are awful as color guys. Awful.
I like it because it's fast and continuous, no pauses. It's like the way the games are called in Spanish and Portuguese, which I find far more entertaining, but that's me. I grew up with Brazilian futebol.
Also, I missed the Italy Costa Rica match. I was stuck in a meeting.
This post was edited on 6/20 9:01 PM by bcherod
Love the British announcers. I like how they call the action and you dont get all the drivel you do in American sports talk about stuff that is not sports related.
The EPL is almost becoming the worlds league and that is why you are seeing such a low percentage of English players. Spain is crazy top heavy with Barca and Real dominating the league both in results and financially so it leaves little incentive for the other clubs to spend and go out there and bring in talent. Serie A seems to be in a bad decline. Bundegliga is very passionate and while Bayern are defintly the team to beat I think the other clubs do well, just I dont believe aside from Bayern the other clubs have the resources to spend.
That leaves the EPL with the likes of Man Utd, City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal, Spurs and even lower table teams spending the huge TV money that the league gets to bring in the best players. A team like Spurs which can compete for CL spots is probably similar to a Valencia or Sevilla but they go out and buy foreign players to try to move up the table quickly.
The EPL is almost becoming the worlds league and that is why you are seeing such a low percentage of English players. Spain is crazy top heavy with Barca and Real dominating the league both in results and financially so it leaves little incentive for the other clubs to spend and go out there and bring in talent. Serie A seems to be in a bad decline. Bundegliga is very passionate and while Bayern are defintly the team to beat I think the other clubs do well, just I dont believe aside from Bayern the other clubs have the resources to spend.
That leaves the EPL with the likes of Man Utd, City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal, Spurs and even lower table teams spending the huge TV money that the league gets to bring in the best players. A team like Spurs which can compete for CL spots is probably similar to a Valencia or Sevilla but they go out and buy foreign players to try to move up the table quickly.
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