World Cup - USA 2 Ghana 1

[Ponzio]

well, what do you think boys? doable? not a snowballs chance in ... ? Nacer Chadli looks scary but Tim Howard is playing at a high level and to me that gives us a punchers chance.

I BELIEVE THAT WE WILL WIN!

 

[defmoot]

Well, ugh.

Again.

But Tim Howard is a lion.

 

[Lulimet]

Really disappointed with that performance. I didn't like the negative tactics. It's a shame because when we actually had to attack, we were dangerous and created chances.
I think Klinsmann has to go. He hasn't done any better than his predecessors.

 

[3db]

I'm hoping Germany will get by France. It will be a close game.

 

[3db]

Germany leading France 1-0 after the first half.


Well its a done game and Germany advances to the next round.

 

[3db]

Germanies toughest game to date. It will be a slug fest for sure. Hopefully Germany won't fall for Brazil's dirty tactics into yellow and red cards.

 

[Lulimet]

Time to send Brazil home. They are a disgusting team filled with thugs and divers. Also hope the Dutch beat Argentina and beat Germany in the final.

 

[Ponzio]

Germanies toughest game to date. It will be a slug fest for sure. Hopefully Germany won't fall for Brazil's dirty tactics into yellow and red cards.

Really? I thought with Neiman-Marcus & Silva out, this would be a walk in the park. Keep in mind, I'm clueless about the teams, rules, standings ... and players names obviously.

 

[3db]

Really? I thought with Neiman-Marcus & Silva out, this would be a walk in the park. Keep in mind, I'm clueless about the teams, rules, standings ... and players names obviously.

One of their standbys used to play on the German team so he will be invaluable to the Brazilians.

 

[Ponzio]

this is some serious a$$ whupping goin' on here. 4-0 with 27:17 on the clock. oops, make that 5-0 with 29:09. this is getting ugly now.

 

[Swerd]

Nearly over now. No OT for this match. 7-0! Ay carramba

Whoops, make that 7-1. I wonder when Brazil last gave up 7 goals?

 

[rnatalli]

Wow! Don't think I've seen a beaten like that in a World Cup Semi Final. Both Argentina and the Netherlands must be horrified watching this.

 

[Ponzio]

I wonder when Brazil last gave up 7 goals?[/IMG]

according to the ESPN announcers, 1934.

 

[3db]

Yahhhhhh Germany!!!

Its clear that the Brazilian goal tender got rattled and the coach should have brought in the substitution tender. What the hell was he thinking? Mind you, Brazil's defense was like a siv. Germany showed the other semi finalists what happens if you leave your defence unchecked. Germany has very strong possibility of taking the world cup.

 

[3db]

Hardest recorded kicks achieved in soccer.

1) David Hirst - 114mph (for Sheffield Wednesday @ Arsenal on September 16 1996)
2) David Beckham - 97.9mph (for Man Utd v Chelsea on February 22 1997)
3) David Trezeguet - 96mph (for Monaco @ Man Utd on March 19 1998)
4) Richie Humphreys - 95.9mph (for Sheffield Wednesday v Aston Villa on August 17 1996)
5) Matt Le Tissier - 86.8mph (for Southampton v Newcastle on January 18 1997)
6) Alan Shearer - 85.8mph (for Newcastle v Leicester on February 2 1997)
7) Roberto Carlos - 85.2mph (for Brazil v France on June 3 1997)
8) Tugay - 84.2mph (for Blackburn @ Southampton on November 3 2001)
9) Obafemi Martins - 84mph (for Newcastle @ Tottenham on January 14 2007)
10) David Beckham - 80.5mph (for Man Utd @ Derby on September 4 1996)

 

[markw]

Brazil's coach should be ashamed. He built his entire team around two superstars and, when they got taken out of play, it left behind a bunch of wannabes who were unable to muster it to work together as a cohesive team.

It was nice of the Germans to let them score one goal at 89:58 though.

 

[3db]

Last match of the cup. Germany verses Argentina.... It will be hard fought game but I think Germany will still win this one.

 

[Ponzio]

Last match of the cup. Germany verses Argentina.... It will be hard fought game but I think Germany will still win this one.

I agree that more than likely Germany will win but I'll be going with the boys of the pampas.

 

[Lulimet]

I expect it to be a dull game with both teams not wanting to risk much. I can see it going to PKs which I wouldn't mind because I like the drama of the PKs.

 

[Ponzio]

Were having a party, gonna have a good time, dancing with my baby

Attention Pin Heads!!!

You are cordially … well maybe that’s the wrong word … to watch the World Cup here Sunday at Casa Cxxxxxxx, starting at 3pm. Feel free to bring a friend; provided they’re not morons.

We will provide the food and entertainment. Any mind altering substances are on you.

Please let us know if you can attend, so we don’t buy 20 lb.’s of ribs and sausages.

BTW I’m cheering for Argentina, the underdog, so you can laugh at me in my misery … if they lose. I realize most of you front-runners will be cheering for the Krauts.

Be good … V&M