general football "soccer" thread

[Noqanky]

As long as Argentina steps things up they can win, their group round was just terrible. The only thing that broke their curse was their first goal against Costa Rica, and after that they loosened up and played the way Argentina should play. I think Messi should just play with the team instead of looking for the goals Aguero is making.
(Ugh, Maradona as coach ... best not to mention that again, those were dark times.)

Regardless, Uruguay is a good match-up. Brasil and Paraguay also should be a good match, they're traditionally strong teams and last time they played they tied, so it's interesting to see what will happen now.

Tomorrow (today where I am) is Colombia vs. Peru. Rooting for Colombia since they've had a clean slate so far. Let's hope they keep it up.

[Daichi]

I went to the Columbus vs San Jose match yesterday, and boy was that a let down. It ended 0-0, and the referee was letting players jump in the air and flail without doing anything, if we didn't have Hesmer our team would have lost. It didn't help that the sun a bitch the entire match and I forgot sunscreen, plus I was wearing an AC Milan jersey and people were looking at me like I was an idiot. Oh well, at least I have the Columbus VS Newcastle match to look foward too.

Oh and I'm glad that Uruguay beat Argentina, they played so terrible in the group stages that they deserved to get knocked out.

[captain Ugly]

Uruguay beat Argentina...And now you have fans who want Maradona as coach again.

Muslera saved the team BTW.

Probably, the opponent Uruguay will face will be Brazil, because, Uruguay against Paraguay would be boring.

[Akumu]

Ready for the big game.

At my local Buffalo Wild Wings, and I surprised at the turn out. The place is just as packed as it is for the Superbowl.

[loneassassin]

20 more minutes. CAn't wait.

My prediction: USA 2, Japan 1

[Sonic Youth]

Sweden girls got bronze.
Still can't believe we lost to Japan.

[loneassassin]

Damn, four on goal shots and all have been a little wide. U.S. needs to drop one soon or else they could be in trouble

[captain Ugly]

Brazil vs. Paraguay.

What are your bets ?

[loneassassin]

Brazil vs. Paraguay.

What are your bets ?

Prediction: Brazil wins 2-0

EDIT: FUCK Abby almost had it.

[Akumu]

So many blown chances.

I can't believe this.

[loneassassin]

And LAuren Cheney is out of the second half with an apparent ankle injury. Alex Morgan will most likely step in.

Edit; FUCK NOT AGAIN

[Akumu]

This is getting ridiculous.

[loneassassin]

We got lucky there on Ohno being called offsides though it was clear that she wasn't

And the Japanese goalkeeper is putting in work

[Akumu]

I LOVE ALEX MORGAN!!

[loneassassin]

I LOVE ALEX MORGAN!!

MORGAN!!!!!!!!!!!!

Also, do not forget that amazing woman Megan Rapinoe for another great assist

EDIT:

Spoiler:

Alexi Lalas knows who number one is

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JAPAN AIN'T DONE YET!!!!!

[Akumu]

Dang it.

Japan has gone insane.

US needs to get it together.

[loneassassin]

Such a perfect corner from Rapinoe but Wambach was unable to get it. We are most likely going to extra time

EDIT: Fucking too high

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The U.S. Teams just love giving everyone heart attacks

[Akumu]

Man this is a great game.

I hope the USA can pull it out before penalty kicks.

[loneassassin]

Man the Japanese players look exhausted, hopefully USA can take advantage

EDIT: DAMMIT ABBY ALMOST DID IT AGAIN

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Abby fucking Wambach

goal goal goal

GO GO USA

[Akumu]

ABBY FREAKING WAMBACH DOES IT AGAIN!!!

Hopefully they can hold this time!