Soccer thread 09/10 (contains spoilers)

johnvon314 · Post by **johnvon314** » Mon Jun 14, 2010 10:18 am

10spro wrote: Players are starting to complain, there's a Facebook petition for a ban, but doubt Blatter will do much about it, now or in the later stages of the WC.

If it's noticeable on the broadcast, I can only imagine how bad it is at the stadiums. Those guys must have some lungs because it never lets up.

John

10spro · Post by **10spro** » Mon Jun 14, 2010 10:24 am

The defending champions will have it tough tonight vs Paraguay. This is team that gave Argentina and Brazil fits during the qualifying.

Look forward to watching the debut of the Orange machine as well.

Naples39 · Post by **Naples39** » Mon Jun 14, 2010 10:26 am

Looks like Timmy Howard is okay for the next match.

wco81 · Post by **wco81** » Mon Jun 14, 2010 10:43 am

pk500 wrote:
10spro wrote:
johnvon314 wrote:I would love watching the World Cup if it weren't for the constant din of those horns. John
It's considered a symbol of South African heritage, its sound a show of support for the country's team, a tradition in their sports events. So why can't they just limit the vuvuzelas to the African teams whenever they play and let the different nations chants be heard in games not affecting them?

Doubt S. Blatter would have the balls to ban it from the hosts.
Pretty hard to enforce that ban, James, considering the majority of fans at most matches are locals.

How's this for a compromise? Allow the vuvuzelas during the group stage and ban them from the Round of 16 onward.

Is that true? You would think the tickets may be beyond the reach of many locals.

I thought I heard they were for sale for $3 so visiting fans could be taking part?

That said, there was either a lot of empty seats in the Denmark-Netherlands game or a lot of orange-wearing fans.

Attendance figures, especially from foreign fans, should be interesting.

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Mon Jun 14, 2010 11:25 am

When I say locals, I mean South Africans in general. Not Soweto residents.

Either that, or it only takes a few of those damn things to drown out even the loudest song from the England supporters.

EZSnappin · Post by **EZSnappin** » Mon Jun 14, 2010 11:52 am

http://www.vuvuzela.fm/

Because the games can't be on 24 hours a day and you might suffer from withdrawal symptoms.

10spro · Post by **10spro** » Mon Jun 14, 2010 11:56 am

pk500 wrote:Either that, or it only takes a few of those damn things to drown out even the loudest song from the England supporters.

10spro · Post by **10spro** » Mon Jun 14, 2010 3:14 pm

Beautiful header. Fuerza Paraguay!

MizzouRah · Post by **MizzouRah** » Mon Jun 14, 2010 3:21 pm

Naples39 wrote:Looks like Timmy Howard is okay for the next match.

Good news!

JRod · Post by **JRod** » Mon Jun 14, 2010 3:30 pm

10spro wrote:Beautiful header. Fuerza Paraguay!

Ay dios mio! Beautiful goal!

XXXIV · Post by **XXXIV** » Mon Jun 14, 2010 3:51 pm

Were only 4 days into this but it looks like this WC is going to be known for its shitty goal keeping.

That was brutal!

To score such a sweet goal for the lead and to lose that lead on that play has got to hurt.

Post by **ScoopBrady** » Mon Jun 14, 2010 3:52 pm

De Rossi! And yes, I know I root alone.

XXXIV · Post by **XXXIV** » Mon Jun 14, 2010 3:54 pm

ScoopBrady wrote:De Rossi! And yes, I know I root alone.

I have ZERO against the Azzurri. I do like to root for upsets though or Jimmy will yell at me

10spro · Post by **10spro** » Mon Jun 14, 2010 4:00 pm

XXXIV wrote:Were only 4 days into this but it looks like this WC is going to be known for its shitty goal keeping.

That was brutal!

To score such a sweet goal for the lead and to lose that lead on that play has got to hurt.

No doubt, although the game has been pretty even, that's a stinker. You have to learn how to fly before becoming Superman, no?

RobVarak · Post by **RobVarak** » Mon Jun 14, 2010 4:36 pm

ScoopBrady wrote:De Rossi! And yes, I know I root alone.

He was fortunate to score, not just because of the laughable punch attempt by the GK, but because he was almost maimed by this horrible challenge in the first half. I'm so glad to see him still able to walk!

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Cameronasi was fortunate to avoid a second yellow. Shocking!

XXXIV · Post by **XXXIV** » Mon Jun 14, 2010 4:41 pm

Classic!

10spro · Post by **10spro** » Mon Jun 14, 2010 5:06 pm

Camoranesi was definitely borderline for a second yellow. If it was the Mexican ref Rodriguez officiating, he would have taken an early shower for sure. So much drama in his tackles. Who me?

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Mon Jun 14, 2010 5:09 pm

The nightmare for all those who despise the vuvuzela:

XXXIV · Post by **XXXIV** » Mon Jun 14, 2010 5:16 pm

This thread is killing me

Post by **ScoopBrady** » Mon Jun 14, 2010 6:31 pm

RobVarak wrote:
ScoopBrady wrote:De Rossi! And yes, I know I root alone.
He was fortunate to score, not just because of the laughable punch attempt by the GK, but because he was almost maimed by this horrible challenge in the first half. I'm so glad to see him still able to walk!

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Cameronasi was fortunate to avoid a second yellow. Shocking!

It might appear that there was no contact on that particular incident but in reality De Rossi was shot in the back. For realz.

MizzouRah · Post by **MizzouRah** » Mon Jun 14, 2010 6:46 pm

LOL PK!

RobVarak · Post by **RobVarak** » Mon Jun 14, 2010 7:13 pm

I'm sorry, but after enduring ESPN's 2002 WC commentators, the Vuvezelas are no bother at all.

RobVarak · Post by **RobVarak** » Mon Jun 14, 2010 7:16 pm

Sheesh

RobVarak · Post by **RobVarak** » Mon Jun 14, 2010 7:18 pm

DP. What does the forum mean no post exists for this topic??? LOL

RobVarak · Post by **RobVarak** » Mon Jun 14, 2010 7:18 pm