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World Cup 2014

Discussion in 'General Discussions' started by snowy, Dec 18, 2013.

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  1. snowy

    snowy so kawaii Staff Member

    Which is why I suggested adding another ref to do the replay judging. That said, I think what MLS has done with fines after games solves a lot of problems.
     
    snowy, Jun 19, 2014
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  2. snowy

    snowy so kawaii Staff Member

    Holy hell, Clint Dempsey is a beast. Broken nose, couldn't breathe in the game, kept on. He says he's going to play in the match against Portugal in Manaus without a mask.
     
    snowy, Jun 19, 2014
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  3. snowy

    snowy so kawaii Staff Member

    An easy guide for those not as obsessed as I am:

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    snowy, Jun 19, 2014
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  4. Fremen

    Fremen Allright, who stole my mustache?

    Location:
    E. Texas
    He's a Texan.
     
    Fremen, Jun 19, 2014
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  5. ralphie250

    ralphie250 Fully Erect

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    i ahve a really dumb question..... how can the game end in a tie in the world cup? dosent there need to be a winner and looser?
     
    ralphie250, Jun 20, 2014
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  6. snowy

    snowy so kawaii Staff Member

    Draws only happen in the group stage. In the knockout stage, they do extra time and a shootout to determine a winner.
     
    snowy, Jun 20, 2014
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  7. ralphie250

    ralphie250 Fully Erect

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    ok, that makes more since. this is the only time of year when i watch scoccer, and its not all the time. but USA.
    so therotically they could play for 3 hours if noone scores
    ?
     
    ralphie250, Jun 20, 2014
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  8. snowy

    snowy so kawaii Staff Member

    Roughly that, yes.
     
    snowy, Jun 20, 2014
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  9. Chris Noyb

    Chris Noyb Get in, buckle up, hang on, & be quiet.

    Location:
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    I'm pulling for Team USA (duh), and any team that eliminates Brazil from the playoffs.
     
    Chris Noyb, Jun 20, 2014
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  10. snowy

    snowy so kawaii Staff Member

    Well, Ghana-Germany yesterday was a surprise.

    We're only a few minutes out from kickoff in USA v. Portugal. I'm really looking forward to this game. I'm hoping Clint Dempsey can hang in there despite the broken nose.
     
    snowy, Jun 22, 2014
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  11. pig

    pig Slightly Tilted Donor

    Well, that was a heart-breaker at the end for us United States fans. Drat! Almost qualified after two games, and no real pressure (other than group standings) for Thursday's match...snatched away at the end. But then again, we're at 4 pts with a decent goal differential and I think we're capable of a decent result on Thursday. We're doing much better in the group stages than I thought we would have.
     
    pig, Jun 22, 2014
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  12. snowy

    snowy so kawaii Staff Member

    Ruud van Nistelrooy just had a fabulous breakdown of how the Dutch team works. Dutch soccer is legendary for its flexibility and flow; the Dutch national team in the 70s was known as the "Clockwork Orange." It was really cool to see it illustrated on the touchscreen, of how different players can move into different positions with ease in their 3-5-2 formation. I'm excited for this match despite the absence of Robin van Persie due to a one-game suspension.

    And man, that 2-all draw yesterday was painful. The USMNT has some really great energy, though, despite a slow start yesterday, and I'm hopeful it will see them through the group stages. I really believe Clint Dempsey can get it done.
     
    snowy, Jun 23, 2014
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  13. snowy

    snowy so kawaii Staff Member

    Damn, Italy's out, and apparently Luis Suarez bit a dude in the ear during the match. Wow. Group D passes on Costa Rica and Uruguay. Interesting.
     
    snowy, Jun 24, 2014
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  14. healer

    healer Extra Medium

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    Suarez...I have no more words. I don't know what FIFA's ruling is going to be but they're going to have to make a pretty firm statement with his punishment. It is, after all, the 3rd time something like this has happened.

    If I had it my way, he wouldn't be allowed to play football again for at least a year...some would say he shouldn't be allowed back onto a football pitch ever again!
     
    healer, Jun 25, 2014
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  15. snowy

    snowy so kawaii Staff Member

    The Guardian keeps insisting that Suarez got shoulder checked in the mouth. I'm pretty sure a shoulder check doesn't result in those kind of teeth marks and I am sure that Suarez would have some kind of lip injury were that the case.
     
    snowy, Jun 25, 2014
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  16. Chris Noyb

    Chris Noyb Get in, buckle up, hang on, & be quiet.

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    Is it possible that FIFA might delay, or take no displinary action, against one of its stars?

    Could TV viewing ratings, i.e. money (perhaps even under-the-table payoffs) influence their decision?

    Certainly FIFA wouldn't let hampering the chances of victory by a favorite team influence their decision?

    I'm shocked :eek:! That would never happen in boxing :rolleyes:. :p
     
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    Chris Noyb, Jun 25, 2014
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  17. snowy

    snowy so kawaii Staff Member

    HAH. All of the above could absolutely happen.
     
    snowy, Jun 25, 2014
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  18. pig

    pig Slightly Tilted Donor

    I'd be surprised if they did anything during the tournament. I think they'll call it indeterminate and move on. I just don't see them banning Suarez from the rest of the World Cup, particularly when they're playing in a South American host country. He's a huge star down there, who came up out of poverty to make it, etc. Of course, I could be wrong.
     
    pig, Jun 25, 2014
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  19. snowy

    snowy so kawaii Staff Member

    I see this as the most likely scenario.
     
    snowy, Jun 25, 2014
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  20. pig

    pig Slightly Tilted Donor

    We'll see - at least FIFA is apparently opening an investigation into it, but regardless...tomorrow is the big day for us "Yanks." I'd love to beat Germany, but I'm hoping for at least a draw. That would be fantastic.
     
    pig, Jun 25, 2014
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