US SOCCER

[GannonFan]

Australia ahead 2-1 on penalty kick.

Dude, it's 3-2 the Dutch now - are you watching this on time delay or something?

[89Hen]

Australia ahead 2-1 on penalty kick.

Dude, it's 3-2 the Dutch now - are you watching this on time delay or something?

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-f_DPrSEOEo[/youtube]

or as a tribute to dal... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-f_DPrSEOEo" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[dal4018]

Best comment I've seen from the Brazil-Mexico game yesterday:

America should hire Ochoa to sit on the border

[tribe_pride]

Oh, and the one thing I do greatly dislike about soccer - both RVP and Cahill are out of their next matches because of the yellow cards they picked up this game (coupled with the yellow card each had in their first match). The card system, the straight to red occurrences (game's almost over once you go down a man for the game), and the carryover from one match to the next is just a mess. The one ref just has way too much power to impact not only the game he's reffing, but the games that come after it as well. Of all the things we've talked about, I think the cards should be changed.

I have no problem with a red (or 2 yellows in 1 game) being disqualified from the next match. I think the accumulation of yellows over different matches should be increased to 3 though.

As an FYI..., after group stage, all players usually go down to 0 in their count.

[dal4018]

Dude, it's 3-2 the Dutch now - are you watching this on time delay or something?

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-f_DPrSEOEo[/youtube]

or as a tribute to dal... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-f_DPrSEOEo" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

No saw previous score was watching something else what who penalty on???

[dal4018]

Dude, it's 3-2 the Dutch now - are you watching this on time delay or something?

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-f_DPrSEOEo[/youtube]

or as a tribute to dal... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-f_DPrSEOEo" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I didn't know you and Jim Carrey were related!!!!!!

[JMU DJ]

Oh, and the one thing I do greatly dislike about soccer - both RVP and Cahill are out of their next matches because of the yellow cards they picked up this game (coupled with the yellow card each had in their first match). The card system, the straight to red occurrences (game's almost over once you go down a man for the game), and the carryover from one match to the next is just a mess. The one ref just has way too much power to impact not only the game he's reffing, but the games that come after it as well. Of all the things we've talked about, I think the cards should be changed.

I have no problem with a red (or 2 yellows in 1 game) being disqualified from the next match. I think the accumulation of yellows over different matches should be increased to 3 though.

As an FYI..., after group stage, all players usually go down to 0 in their count.

As a parallel, in the NBA if you accumulate 16 technical fouls (throughout the entire season, or 7 in the playoffs), it's an automatic suspension for the next game. Three players actually reached that in 2013-2014. That's aaaaaaaaaaaaa lot more than 2 consecutive yellows in separate matches, but it's an idea.

[tribe_pride]

I have no problem with a red (or 2 yellows in 1 game) being disqualified from the next match. I think the accumulation of yellows over different matches should be increased to 3 though.

As an FYI..., after group stage, all players usually go down to 0 in their count.

As a parallel, in the NBA if you accumulate 16 technical fouls (throughout the entire season, or 7 in the playoffs), it's an automatic suspension for the next game. Three players actually reached that in 2013-2014. That's aaaaaaaaaaaaa lot more than 2 consecutive yellows in separate matches, but it's an idea.

In reality, in the World Cup Finals, you only get suspended if you get a yellow in 2/3 of the games in the group stage or 2/3 of the games in the knockout rounds.

[JMU DJ]

Yeasssh, no wonder I've got radio silence from my Dutch friend.

89Jr is watching the game at the house of a friend who is Dutch. Told him to wear orange and cheer loudly.

Good call, always bet on orange

Spoiler: show

(unless it's the semi's or finals )

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[GannonFan]

As a parallel, in the NBA if you accumulate 16 technical fouls (throughout the entire season, or 7 in the playoffs), it's an automatic suspension for the next game. Three players actually reached that in 2013-2014. That's aaaaaaaaaaaaa lot more than 2 consecutive yellows in separate matches, but it's an idea.

In reality, in the World Cup Finals, you only get suspended if you get a yellow in 2/3 of the games in the group stage or 2/3 of the games in the knockout rounds.

But some refs are real easy with the cards and some will flash a card in the first minute. And this is the World Cup, the fact that I can't watch RVP or Cahill in the next game is hurting me as a spectator. I want to see the best players and this prevents it.

[tribe_pride]

This is only a guess, but I think you'd see a lot more dirty play if they took away the accumulation rule. Players would go in knowing that they can afford a yellow and get more dirty hits in which could lead to injuries.

It's not a big thing I am supportive of and I get the other side but I think the reason for the rule makes sense. But that is also why they do the resetting. For red cards, I think it absolutely makes sense to suspend for a game.

[JMU DJ]

In reality, in the World Cup Finals, you only get suspended if you get a yellow in 2/3 of the games in the group stage or 2/3 of the games in the knockout rounds.

But some refs are real easy with the cards and some will flash a card in the first minute. And this is the World Cup, the fact that I can't watch RVP or Cahill in the next game is hurting me as a spectator. I want to see the best players and this prevents it.

There's a good chance the Netherlands would have rested RvP anyway, or at least limited his time seeing as their already guaranteed to advance and possibly even the top spot in the group (pending outcome of Spain v Chile, they may just have to show up vs Chile and not get blow out). Cahill on the other hand... sucks for the socceroos.

[Grizalltheway]

Rumors swirling that Ronaldo's cup may be over...

http://metro.co.uk/2014/06/18/cristiano ... y-4767002/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[BDKJMU]

yeah, there were a few times Beasley was playing ol' winger, came all the way up the field, we lost possession and Ghana sailed a ball into Beasley's left back space. Jermaine Jones was all over the place, especially on that left side, which is where Ghana attacked the entire first half. That's where all those bomber crosses were coming from and where all their shots on goal came from too.

I hope Ghana gets another shot at Uncle Sam.Our goal differential says we might advance out of our group but Portugal might have to call it a year no way they score 8 goals in their next match after getting stomped 4-0 by Germany. We play Germany this Saturday 3:00 pm we need to come out of the gates smoking.

I thought we played Portugal on Sunday?

[Grizalltheway]

I hope Ghana gets another shot at Uncle Sam.Our goal differential says we might advance out of our group but Portugal might have to call it a year no way they score 8 goals in their next match after getting stomped 4-0 by Germany. We play Germany this Saturday 3:00 pm we need to come out of the gates smoking.

I thought we played Portugal on Sunday?

We don't play Germany until next Thursday. Just dal being dal.

[BDKJMU]

I thought we played Portugal on Sunday?

We don't play Germany until next Thursday. Just dal being dal.

He's from Ghana?

[Skjellyfetti]

I hope Ghana gets another shot at Uncle Sam.Our goal differential says we might advance out of our group but Portugal might have to call it a year no way they score 8 goals in their next match after getting stomped 4-0 by Germany. We play Germany this Saturday 3:00 pm we need to come out of the gates smoking.

I thought we played Portugal on Sunday?

Dal's "we" is Ghana

[JMU DJ]

I thought we played Portugal on Sunday?

We don't play Germany until next Thursday. Just dal being dal.

Dal roots for Ghana, Ghana's on at 3pm Saturday v Doucheland.

[Grizalltheway]

Right, I forgot about that. Fuckin' tool.

[dbackjon]

We don't play Germany until next Thursday. Just dal being dal.

Dal roots for Ghana, Ghana's on at 3pm Saturday v Doucheland.

So I am supposed to root for any European teams because my ancestors were European, or just England, Germany and the Netherlands?

I am so confused. I grew up thinking I should root for the USA.

[BDKJMU]

Its one thing to root for another country when they're not playing the US. But rooting for another country over America if you're from America sounds like a GD traitor..

[tribe_pride]

Its one thing to root for another country when they're not playing the US. But rooting for another country over America if you're from America sounds like a GD traitor..

He actually actively roots against America.

[tribe_pride]

Rumors swirling that Ronaldo's cup may be over...

http://metro.co.uk/2014/06/18/cristiano ... y-4767002/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I'll believe it Sunday during the game if I see it (or whenever starting lineups come out) but this could be huge since they already have 2 starting defensemen and a starting forward out for the US game.

[Skjellyfetti]

Chile up 1-0.

Spain's reign of terror may be coming to an end.

[tribe_pride]

2-0 at half for Chile. Cassilas has been horrible this World Cup. Chile and the Dutch are 45 minutes away from advancing to the knockout round. Top team in the group will face 2nd in Brazil/Mexico/Croatia group while 2nd place team will face winner of Brazil/Mexico/Croatia.

Netherlands right now at +5 with 8 goals scored
Chile with 1/2 remaining at +4 with 5 goals scored. Don't think so but would be interesting to see if Chile would push for 2 more goals to get to +6 and give them the tiebreak over the Dutch in case they tie on Monday.

Fun fact: The Iberian Peninsula has been outscored 11-1 in 2 1/2 games