Huckleberry Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 I'll have a look at that political thread, would have sooner, but didn't want to step on to many toes. Alot of bad things can be said about my country to, and i know what they are, doesn't mean i like a foreigner to tell me those :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 I'll have a look at that political thread, would have sooner, but didn't want to step on to many toes. Alot of bad things can be said about my country to, and i know what they are, doesn't mean i like a foreigner to tell me those :P Jump in. Believe me, the outsider's view can only help us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastPommerFan Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 Jump in. Believe me, the outsider's view can only help us. What, I don't provide enough euro-hybrid-socialism for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 I just did but only on schoolsytem for now though, its 02.00 am I'll tackle other topics tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastPommerFan Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 I just did but only on schoolsytem for now though, its 02.00 am I'll tackle other topics tomorrow. 2:00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 I'll have a look at that political thread, would have sooner, but didn't want to step on to many toes. Alot of bad things can be said about my country to, and i know what they are, doesn't mean i like a foreigner to tell me those :P That's OK, being Americans most of us know nothing about your country. Other than Beer and Mussels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyldnwoody44 Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 Live by the penalty kicks, die by the penalty kicks..... Damn Argentina.... Don't really want either team to win now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 I'm a complete novice when it comes to soccer, but in watching that game yesterday, it reminded me of watching the Olympic hockey tournament in February in this respect: I think the big playing surface favors the defense over the offense. When there is so much space on the field/ice, and the defenders and coaching are so good, it takes a ton of offensive effort and skill just to get the ball/puck into the offensive zone. So a lot of the game, in both cases, takes place in the neutral zone and there are long stretches where there is zero offensive threat. Separately, I read a bit last night about the 1986 World Cup final, which was also Argentina vs Germany. That game was 2-0 Argentina until there were 16 min left in the 2nd half. Then, Germany scored twice in about 6 minutes to tie it -- and then Argentina scored the GWG with about a minute to go in regulation. That must've been a thriller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 I'm a complete novice when it comes to soccer, but in watching that game yesterday, it reminded me of watching the Olympic hockey tournament in February in this respect: I think the big playing surface favors the defense over the offense. When there is so much space on the field/ice, and the defenders and coaching are so good, it takes a ton of offensive effort and skill just to get the ball/puck into the offensive zone. So a lot of the game, in both cases, takes place in the neutral zone and there are long stretches where there is zero offensive threat. Separately, I read a bit last night about the 1986 World Cup final, which was also Argentina vs Germany. That game was 2-0 Argentina until there were 16 min left in the 2nd half. Then, Germany scored twice in about 6 minutes to tie it -- and then Argentina scored the GWG with about a minute to go in regulation. That must've been a thriller. The matches get a *lot* better when both teams aren't content to sit back and hope they don't get scored on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dEnnis the Menace Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 I'm going to root for Germany in this one! Last night's game was quite the thriller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubkev Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 Separately, I read a bit last night about the 1986 World Cup final, which was also Argentina vs Germany. That game was 2-0 Argentina until there were 16 min left in the 2nd half. Then, Germany scored twice in about 6 minutes to tie it -- and then Argentina scored the GWG with about a minute to go in regulation. That must've been a thriller. Wasn't that the "Hand of God" game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peppy22 Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 Wasn't that the "Hand of God" game? No the hand of god game was vs england in the 1/4 of the '86 World Cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 Can't really support Argentina, they took the fun out of every game during the world cup while having one of the premier offensive line ups. Just hope Germany destroys them like they did with Brazil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 Can't really support Argentina, they took the fun out of every game during the world cup while having one of the premier offensive line ups. Just hope Germany destroys them like they did with Brazil. Very much agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 Sticking with the Germans. Great Grandfather was German and I really like Mueller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trettioåtta Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 I'm hoping the German's crush Argentina. ###### them the Falkland islands are not theirs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastPommerFan Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 I feel like every time a player fakes an injury, the jumbotron should be forced to show Richard Zednik attempting to skate off on his own after having his throat slit. I love soccer and the world cup, but I feel this would be a productive shaming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dEnnis the Menace Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 I feel like every time a player fakes an injury, the jumbotron should be forced to show Richard Zednik attempting to skate off on his own after having his throat slit. I love soccer and the world cup, but I feel this would be a productive shaming. I really hope people don't need to see any throat sliced moments again. Can't really support Argentina, they took the fun out of every game during the world cup while having one of the premier offensive line ups. Just hope Germany destroys them like they did with Brazil. I agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sloth Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 I feel like every time a player fakes an injury, the jumbotron should be forced to show Richard Zednik attempting to skate off on his own after having his throat slit. I love soccer and the world cup, but I feel this would be a productive shaming. I remember watching that game. Talk about an immediate buzz kill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 I'm all in for Argentina.. Someone has to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 Well, apparently North Korea is on to the elimination round. Seriously, I cannot believe the deception in that country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I am Defecting Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 I expected N. Korea to easily dispatch of Japan .I felt that N. Korea got lucky vs. the US, despite the 4-0 scoreline. Word has it, though, that the N. Korea players all got drunk and stoned (crunk) after the first two goals vs. China. They may still be suffering the hangover. No way will N. Korea beat a Cristiano Ronaldo inspired Portugal. I expect Portugal to win this match, 1-0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 Well, apparently North Korea is on to the elimination round. Seriously, I cannot believe the deception in that country. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJoRZOK18Fg That's awesome. They have a spectacular goalie... He saved everything that came his way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 Brazil picking up right where they left off.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I am Defecting Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 Brazil have won it 5 times That's a WC best. Germany have appeared in the semi-finals 13 times. That's a WC best. Germany have won it 3 times. Brazil have only 11 SF appearances. If Germany win a 4th time, this year, does that make them the unofficial kings of the soccer world? I think so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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