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With England shitting the bed against Algeria, a US win all but guarantees a ticket to the knockout round. England looked atrocious, and as saden said previous, could very well be done. Beckham's animated movement on the sidelines shows how frustrated the entire team is.

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excellent result for us in the algeria england game. here is the scenario for us advancing

1. a WIN and we are through, simple as that.

2. a DRAW for us and an england LOSS, or DRAW where they do not outscore us by 2. the final tiebreaker is goal differential, and when that is even it goes to most goals scored. right now we are even on goal differential but have 2 more goals scored. we are in great shape.

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Still pissed, VERY pissed.

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[url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/world-cup/blog?entryID=5303499&name=worldcup2010blog&cc=5901&ver=us]2010 World Cup: Group C scenarios - ESPN Soccernet[/url]

Just like Big C said, a win and we are in. Very simple.

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And yes I am very pissed terrible. I really think they need to adopt some sort of review(been saying this for years). Maybe 1 challenge per game, that's all.

I mean if we won it pretty much would be a sure fire way to the next round. Ireland lost a spot in the WC because of a handball. Countless games have been lost on dives in the box.

One review, a 4th official in the box takes a quick look, and gives a decision. Really two extra stoppages in the game wont hurt. My two cents.

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simply adding another ref to stand behind each goal to judge plays in the box would help. i doubt replay will ever be involved, because soccer is a game about constant flow. long stoppages would not be favored by fifa im sure.

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[quote=CooleyAsCanBe;707375]Wow. Thanks for posting the better angles Big C. I didn't see anything watching it live and my confusion is only confirmed by watching those clips.

[B]If we get out of the group, the indignation will be quenched[/B], but right now that call is a tough one to swallow. I'm pleased that we improved throughout the game and I'm hopeful we can put away Algeria, althought hey are looking pretty good against England in the first half.[/quote]

I agree somewhat, but what if we get out of the group in the #2 slot and then must face group-winner Germany in the round of 16? We really want to win our group to avoid that outcome and the rubbish call which disallowed our goal makes that more difficult. This is just speculation, of course. With Germany playing like they played in their last game, they may not win their group. But if we are forced into a bad matchup in the round of 16, I'll still be pissed.

And the anger isn't just about the disallowed goal. Jozy Altidore had a couple of breakaway opportunities but was mugged, yet there were no foul calls. Plus the bad call against Findley.

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who said germany was definitely going to be first in their group? thats not guaranteed at all, germany may not even advance...all we can do is play our game, and the rest will fall into place. ghana are leading that group right now...

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I am a HUGE soccer fan! Played it through college and now coach the high school level. The World Cup is something that unless you are a soccer fan is hard to describe to non-fans. It brings out serious national pride, esp since this is the first time in Africa. It is also a very challenging game both mentally and physically. The average soccer midfielder runs around 8-10 miles a game.

I love the NFL, esp my Skins but there are very few sports than can say the have a true "World Champion".

Soccer: The Beautiful Sport, The Sport of the People, A Gentleman's sport played by hoooligans.

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I can't believe New Zealand actually tied Italy. Many consider NZ the worst team in the tournament

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[quote=SmootSmack;707754]I can't believe New Zealand actually tied Italy. Many consider NZ the worst team in the tournament[/quote]

the italian goal came from yet another de rossi dive. i shouldnt be surprised, italy are the worst bunch of cheats at the world cup every time. pathetic that they had to cheat to tie lowly new zealand. props to NZ, i respect them. but man ive despised italy for years and years. i hate serie a as well.

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I have an Italia soccer t-shirt. Just some old shirt my mom got me a few years ago from a trip she took. I never wear it really. Today I did just 'cause, wasn't even thinking really. My teams are Spain and Argentina (and I guess USA as well). What a day to wear an Italia shirt around town.

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[quote=SmootSmack;707760]I have an Italia soccer t-shirt. Just some old shirt my mom got me a few years ago from a trip she took. I never wear it really. Today I did just 'cause, wasn't even thinking really. My teams are Spain and Argentina (and I guess USA as well). What a day to wear an Italia shirt around town.[/quote]

smootsmack you have seemed like a really cool guy over the years, but im going to need you to get rid of that italia shirt ASAP. thanks bud.

-C

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[quote=SmootSmack;707754]I can't believe New Zealand actually tied Italy. Many consider NZ the worst team in the tournament[/quote]

I can believe there was another game without a winner. :doh:

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Buster, just wait until the knockout round. You'll get winners in every match. Maybe even a shootout or 2.

It was only a matter of time before the French squad completely self-destructed and embarrassed themselves...

I was surprised by Cote d'Ivorie, as they had Brazil playing very flat and had multiple early opportunities to capitalize, but anytime the Brazilians had the ball, CIV pushed everyone back, leaving only Drogba up front. Huge mistake, and it cost them dearly.

Portugal just completely crushed North Korea this morning. Like a damn spigot, the Portuguese went complete apeshit.

Currently have the Chile-Switzerland match on, and the red card the ref handed the Suiss in the 1st half was a horrible call, but the Suiss defense has held it's own with 10 men.

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[quote=BDBohnzie;707828]Buster, just wait until the knockout round. You'll get winners in every match. Maybe even a shootout or 2.

It was only a matter of time before the French squad completely self-destructed and embarrassed themselves...

I was surprised by Cote d'Ivorie, as they had Brazil playing very flat and had multiple early opportunities to capitalize, but anytime the Brazilians had the ball, CIV pushed everyone back, leaving only Drogba up front. Huge mistake, and it cost them dearly.

Portugal just completely crushed North Korea this morning. Like a damn spigot, the Portuguese went complete apeshit.

Currently have the Chile-Switzerland match on, and the red card the ref handed the Suiss in the 1st half was a horrible call, but the Suiss defense has held it's own with 10 men.[/quote]

Ooh, I can't wait.

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One of my coworkers just got back from South Africa...and he brought back a vuvuzela :doh:

What fun this morning has been in the office...sigh

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[quote=SmootSmack;707840]One of my coworkers just got back from South Africa...and he brought back a vuvuzela :doh:

What fun this morning has been in the office...sigh[/quote]
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[quote=SmootSmack;707840]One of my coworkers just got back from South Africa...and he brought back a vuvuzela :doh:

What fun this morning has been in the office...sigh[/quote]

I have to admit I've watched more soccer than I ever have in the last week and I've actually gotten into it a bit. But those damn horns have gotta go. So f'ing annoying.

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I actually don't mind the Vuvuzelas at all. I think it's nice that it feels like you're actually watching a match in South Africa.

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It is unbelievable (and great!) that the French team so completely self-destructed. From one of the favorites on June 11, they've become an international laughing-stock and a morass of dysfunction by June 22. Perhaps they hired Vinny Cerrato as a consultant.

I didn't expect Uruguay to look so good. Perhaps they will reclaim some of their former glory.

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Just glad Raymond Domenech is finally gone. I don't care for Anelka anyways, so it was no big loss. But to lose control of your team in such a way. Then you have the players who refuse to train 2 days before a game that could put you into the next round? Not too bright. Laurent Blanc has a huge job ahead of him reshaping that sorry excuse of a program in time for Euro 2012.

Nice to see Diego Forlan (formerly of Manchester United) play well. Between Paraguay, Uruguay, Brazil, Chile and Argentina, five very tough South American squads, four of which could be in the Top 4 when all is said and done. Italy and England have been unimpressive, as has Portugal and Spain.

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forlan has been a top class striker in la liga since he left man utd so its not a surprise to see him doing well, although he is being used in a deeper role for uruguay. they have been solid but once they come up against a "big" team i expect them to go out. mexico-france-south africa has proven to be a pretty weak group.

cant wait for the usa game tomorrow.

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[quote=BDBohnzie;708286]Just glad Raymond Domenech is finally gone. I don't care for Anelka anyways, so it was no big loss. But to lose control of your team in such a way. Then you have the players who refuse to train 2 days before a game that could put you into the next round? Not too bright. Laurent Blanc has a huge job ahead of him reshaping that sorry excuse of a program in time for Euro 2012.

Nice to see Diego Forlan (formerly of Manchester United) play well. Between Paraguay, Uruguay, Brazil, Chile and Argentina, five very tough South American squads, four of which could be in the Top 4 when all is said and done. Italy and England have been unimpressive, as has Portugal and Spain.[/quote]

So fitting that Domenech would end France's World Cup debacle by refusing to shake hands with South Africa's coach after the match

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Damn! Robbed of a legit goal again

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Another awful bullshit disallowed goal!!! Arggggghhh! They don't want us to advance! So aggravating.

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Honestly, is this shit fixed?

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This call wasn't nearly as egregious as last week. It was very close and it's easy to make a call after the fact in slow motion. Not really mad at the ref for this call.

USA keeps coming soooo close. All they need is just one goal

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[quote=SmootSmack;708399]This call wasn't nearly as egregious as last week. It was very close and it's easy to make a call after the fact in slow motion. Not really mad at the ref for this call.

USA keeps coming soooo close. All they need is just one goal[/quote]

Well, the rule is when the players are level, the nod goes to the attacking team. It was a goal. The refs got it wrong, and it cost us. Again.

FIFA officiating as a whole is atrocious. Game after game in this cup has been decided by bad officiating. It's not right. The head of FIFA calls replay insulting to the game. He's a fool. Get the call right.

We've been on the doorstep all morning. This is very, very frustrating.

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Omg!!!!!!!!!! DONOVAN IS THE MAN!!

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Huge!!

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Landon!!!! YES!!!

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Unbelievable! I was kind of hoping that both USA and Algeria could have advanced though; especially after what Algeria went through last fall. Don't know how many of you remember this

[url=http://www.goal.com/en/news/1863/world-cup-2010/2009/11/12/1621052/algerian-team-bus-attacked-with-rocks-in-egypt-three-players]Algeria Team Bus Attacked With Rocks In Egypt, Three Players Injured - Goal.com[/url]

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USA biiitch...suck it England. What a finish, I love it!

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[quote=saden1;708417]USA biiitch...[B]suck it England[/B]. What a finish, I love it![/quote]

That's exactly what I said. Stick those fish and chips in your pie hole!! Group winner whooooooot!!!!

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[quote=GMScud;708418]That's exactly what I said. Stick those fish and chips in your pie hole!! Group winner whooooooot!!!![/quote]

LOL...couple of guys I play poker with are Englsih and they talk alsorts of shit about how much better England is.

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Classy.

I was going to congratulate you but I won't bother now. :Flush:

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[quote=saden1;708419]LOL...couple of guys I play poker with are Englsih and they talk alsorts of shit about how much better England is.[/quote]

Oh yeah. They're notoriously cocky about their football. What now ya stinkin Brits?? Don't tread on me!!

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[quote=davy;708420]Classy.

I was going to congratulate you but I won't bother now. :Flush:[/quote]

LOL..this is the world cup not a cricket match. I'm going to give it to your countrymen.

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In case you hadn't noticed, we went through as well.