• We’re currently investigating an issue related to the forum theme and styling that is impacting page layout and visual formatting. The problem has been identified, and we are actively working on a resolution. There is no impact to user data or functionality, this is strictly a front-end display issue. We’ll post an update once the fix has been deployed. Thanks for your patience while we get this sorted.

"Official" 2014 World Cup thread and poll, now with 100% more vuvuzelas

Page 32 - Seeking answers? Join the AnandTech community: where nearly half-a-million members share solutions and discuss the latest tech.

Which group will the World Cup winner come from?

  • A

  • B

  • C

  • D

  • E

  • F

  • G

  • H

Results are only viewable after voting.
Honestly, the two goals that Portugal got was all US doings. The first one was because of whatever his name US defender passed a perfect pass to a Portugal player. The second one was because Bradley failed to score a wide open goal, which would neutralize the other Portugal's goal...
 
SSSnail said:
Honestly, the two goals that Portugal got was all US doings. The first one was because of whatever his name US defender passed a perfect pass to a Portugal player. The second one was because Bradley failed to score a wide open goal, which would neutralize the other Portugal's goal...
Click to expand...
And the US got some help from the linesman for the second goal. The player who crossed the ball in the first time got it in an offside position.
 
IAteYourMother said:
Michael Bradley has been awful this tournament.
Click to expand...

Agreed. Hesitating and losing balls passed to him, making poor pass decisions, and I forget what it was exactly he did but it was what turned the ball over at midfield and lead to Portugal's equalizer. Have not been thrilled with his play at all.
 
Think this stat really summed up our attacking...we have the potential but cant deliver...Got to at least get some first time balls instead of fighting for the second or third touches.

Completed Crosses
USA 0 out of 14


of note though
Portugal 1-1
So least we did a good job of shutting down the wing against Portugal. minus the obvious last minute goal cross
 
Devastating game yesterday. Giving up a bad early score. A good job of pelting the net for the next 75+ minutes to even and then take the lead. Then decide to spend most of the remainder of the game kicking the ball back to your goal giving way too many opportunities for portugal to steal a pass then drive for a good shot.
 
When Klinnsman decided to sub on Gonzalez for Zusi, and bunker for the remainder is when we sealed a draw. Bunkering never, ever, works for us. Our backline has always been a weak link, especially when overwhelmed with action, and the best defense for our team is to continue attacking the opponent's net.
 
ShadowOfMyself said:
The fact that Klinsmann is german makes me 99% sure they will agree on forcing a draw, as shady as it might seem
Lets face it, why wouldnt they? Not only do they instantly qualify but the players also get to rest a bit before the round of 16
Click to expand...

There is a good chance that it may be a dull draw. Germany get to top the group. What more do they want. The U.S. gets to qualify, which is more than most people expected of them in this group. Works for both the teams. It would be a shame though
 
Games this morning were pretty irrelevant (Dutch winning the group seemed inevitable), but really looking forward to this Croatia-Mexico match.

KT
 
Last edited:
ShadowOfMyself said:
The fact that Klinsmann is german makes me 99% sure they will agree on forcing a draw, as shady as it might seem
Lets face it, why wouldnt they? Not only do they instantly qualify but the players also get to rest a bit before the round of 16
Click to expand...

No agreement needed, and no shadiness. Do what is best for the team - If it means maxed out defence, then so be it. Like when you have an insurmountable lead in "American football," there is no sense in taking risks on offence.
 
Mermaidman said:
If it means maxed out defence, then so be it. Like when you have an insurmountable lead in "American football," there is no sense in taking risks on offence.
Click to expand...

Because, if ze Germans show up to win, bunkering for 90+ minutes and allowing them to enjoy a shooting gallery basically won't work out for us. Our defense isn't good enough.
 
Gooberlx2 said:
Because, if ze Germans show up to win, bunkering for 90+ minutes and allowing them to enjoy a shooting gallery basically won't work out for us. Our defense isn't good enough.
Click to expand...


I figured it out, every player on both teams except Michael Bradley will pull a groin and be ruled out for the game. MB will try to score for 90 minutes but fail and the game will end in a 0-0 tie, and no one can say that they didnt try their hardest.
 
I guess you guys are watch the Croatia vs Mexico game? I'm watching the Cameroon vs Brazil game. Cameroon is playing well and is giving Brazil problems defensively. Brazil leads 2-1
 
Slew Foot said:
I figured it out, every player on both teams except Michael Bradley will pull a groin and be ruled out for the game. MB will try to score for 90 minutes but fail and the game will end in a 0-0 tie, and no one can say that they didnt try their hardest.
Click to expand...

Actually the game will end 1-0 Germany after you factor in the MB own goal
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Back
Top