Anyone else watch the US vs. Portugal yesterday?
Ugh........
Ugh........
World Cup 2014
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Not all of it. Nice work by the US to force it to a draw. Now to see what they do next.
I thought they played very well. What a crushing draw though. They still have a chance so it is a good thing.
It was the first time I've ever watched soccer. I loved it, but it's a shame Bradley couldn't keep the ball in those final seconds.
This is the most I've ever watched too and it is a blast! I don't know which is better the game itself or the fans......LOL
We were our usual shower of rubbish. Why our nation gets so stirred up about the World Cup I've no idea. We are a uninspired joke.
Yes, I think the kickoff is early too. Like noon..........EST
Watch as many games as i can. Stephen King might like baseball but i go for soccer everytime. In Europe we call it Football. I've never understood why american Fottball is called that since it isn't played, mainly, with the feet. But it is always nice to see teams full of fighting spirit score against relatively big nations like Portugal.
Germany's tough this year. But we'll see what happens.
Normally it would be Sweden but they didn't make it. They fell in a deciding game against Portugal. And thats irritating because i felt that we could have done just as good if not better than the portuguese team. But now.. I must i have a weak spot for Brazil. Or more specifically for their starplayer Neymar so they are my team. But i doubt they will win in spite of the advantage of homegames.
Well, you could always root for the US...............LOL
I did like your playing against Portugal but think you will have a tough time against Germany. They are a really good team. Or can be at least. They can get nervous and then the US can take them. Go Go Go
I hear Germany is a tough opponent for the US, but I'm hoping the US at least gets a tie and makes it to the knockout round. Hopefully...........
It's easy to feel that way, but I liked what the (German) coach said: Words to the effect, "If Portugal had led us 2-1, and we tied it in the final seconds, we'd be screaming happy."
Two games in, and we're still able to qualify. This is good.
Oh, don't get me wrong, I'm very happy for where they are. Especially after their coach wrote them off before a game was even played.
I was pretty befuddled by that one. Can you imagine Herb Brooks** in 1980 telling the press, "We don't have what it takes to win"? Maybe that plays better in Europe. It just kinda pi$$e$ us off. Although maybe that was his strategy.
**If you didn't know, Herb Brooks was the coach of the "Miracle on Ice" US hockey team that won the very-improbable gold medal in 1980.