Soccer thread 09/10 (contains spoilers)

XXXIV · Post by **XXXIV** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 2:22 pm

They are loving it here at work

EZSnappin · Post by **EZSnappin** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 10:47 pm

That vuvuzela DSP site is awesome!

Here's a shot from a music game I might be able to get a passing mark on:

JRod · Post by **JRod** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 11:29 pm

EZSnappin wrote:That vuvuzela DSP site is awesome!

Here's a shot from a music game I might be able to get a passing mark on:

f***in awesome! Instant hilarity!

10spro · Post by **10spro** » Thu Jun 17, 2010 9:40 am

These 4:30 AM PST games are killing me.

But when it comes to the Albiceleste team, I would have stayed up all night to watch them. Impressive win by Maradona's squad. All the chances that they had against Nigeria were converted today, especially with Higuain. Messi was unstoppable again and with the entry of S. Aguero in the 2nd half, they added even more speed up front.

I was concerned with S. Korea speed up front and the mediocre play of Jonas Gutierrez last game who was playing out of his normal position. The four fullbacks were steady and what I liked best in Argentina was their offensive minded attitude and 'Jogo Bonito' during the entire game even when the game was out of reach for the Koreans.

RobVarak · Post by **RobVarak** » Thu Jun 17, 2010 10:12 am

Just watching the S. Korea-Argentina game on DVR. Disappointed that the S. Koreans are sitting back. They're not going to get lucky like the Swiss and what's worse is that they have the talent to attack. I don't think they can slug with ARG, but they keeping 10 behind the ball isn't going to do them any favors.

JRod · Post by **JRod** » Thu Jun 17, 2010 10:55 am

So the strategy to get Greece to score is to have them play with more men on the pitch than the other team.

10spro · Post by **10spro** » Thu Jun 17, 2010 11:25 am

You would think that Nigeria would have an edge over Greece, but it's wide open folks. Unbelievable misses by both sides, V. Enyeama continues to play out of his mind and this Greek team is much different than the one I saw last week. I am surprised that the Nigerians don't put more men up front.

10spro · Post by **10spro** » Thu Jun 17, 2010 11:32 am

Sure, here I am praising you Enyeama and you give a crucial and costly rebound.

XXXIV · Post by **XXXIV** » Thu Jun 17, 2010 11:56 am

Argentina...Your next baby!

10spro · Post by **10spro** » Thu Jun 17, 2010 12:07 pm

XXXIV wrote:

Argentina...Your next baby!

Bring it on baby.

Happy for the Greeks, hey like JRod was mentioning they can play at least with the man advantage, they had chances to score a couple of more and they even finally scored with one of their own man. All is good.

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Thu Jun 17, 2010 12:19 pm

Eight goals in two matches today after we saw just 25 in the first 16 matches.

Maybe it's not Jabulani's fault, after all.

10spro · Post by **10spro** » Thu Jun 17, 2010 12:34 pm

pk500 wrote:Eight goals in two matches today after we saw just 25 in the first 16 matches.

Maybe it's not Jabulani's fault, after all.

In footie, there's always someone and something to blame it on, isn't it?

JRod · Post by **JRod** » Thu Jun 17, 2010 1:28 pm

Geez I hope France Mexico isn't a snooze fest after the first two games!

fsquid · Post by **fsquid** » Thu Jun 17, 2010 1:37 pm

I just hope Mexico loses.

Slumberland · Post by **Slumberland** » Thu Jun 17, 2010 2:31 pm

These colors are too similar... someone back out to the menu and choose again.

Naples39 · Post by **Naples39** » Thu Jun 17, 2010 3:34 pm

I'm torn on the argentines. Seem like one of the most exciting teams in the WC, but I want to see Maradona lose so badly.

10spro · Post by **10spro** » Thu Jun 17, 2010 3:57 pm

Naples39 wrote:I'm torn on the argentines. Seem like one of the most exciting teams in the WC, but I want to see Maradona lose so badly.

C'mon Naples give him a break. It's his open attitude towards an offensive Argentine squad that's making them one of the more exciting teams to watch. I still have my reservations about the D, but they're due for the big price. You can hate Diego all you like after they are champions.

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Thu Jun 17, 2010 4:30 pm

Naples39 wrote:I'm torn on the argentines. Seem like one of the most exciting teams in the WC, but I want to see Maradona lose so badly.

Say what? Diego Armando has been the most charismatic figure in an otherwise desultory World Cup!

Seems like Spain's loss to Switzerland kicked the tournament to life, though. The exciting play continued today.

RobVarak · Post by **RobVarak** » Thu Jun 17, 2010 6:47 pm

pk500 wrote:
Naples39 wrote:I'm torn on the argentines. Seem like one of the most exciting teams in the WC, but I want to see Maradona lose so badly.
Say what? Diego Armando has been the most charismatic figure in an otherwise desultory World Cup!

Seems like Spain's loss to Switzerland kicked the tournament to life, though. The exciting play continued today.

I'm with Naples. Maradona is a pox on humanity. Charismatic yes, but I still would be more likely to swerve to avoid a squirrel on the street than him.

wco81 · Post by **wco81** » Thu Jun 17, 2010 7:44 pm

Heard that Maradona was embraced as a man of the people when he was at Napoli.

He would party with anyone?

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Thu Jun 17, 2010 10:44 pm

RobVarak wrote:
pk500 wrote:
Naples39 wrote:I'm torn on the argentines. Seem like one of the most exciting teams in the WC, but I want to see Maradona lose so badly.
Say what? Diego Armando has been the most charismatic figure in an otherwise desultory World Cup!

Seems like Spain's loss to Switzerland kicked the tournament to life, though. The exciting play continued today.
I'm with Naples. Maradona is a pox on humanity. Charismatic yes, but I still would be more likely to swerve to avoid a squirrel on the street than him.

You cats need to loosen up. I'm not English, so I love Maradona! A real character. He almost looks like an Argentine version of Chris Farley's "Tommy Boy" on the touchline.

What's wrong with that?

Naples39 · Post by **Naples39** » Thu Jun 17, 2010 11:17 pm

Tommy Boy was a harmless, likable idiot. Maradona is a colossal d-bag. If he wasn't such a talented soccer player, he'd probably be in jail or dead right now from his level of class as a human being. I don't know, I think there's a fine line between charismatic and someone who simply grabs headlines with outrageous (and often stupid) comments. At least that's my perspective on the guy.

miget33 · Post by **miget33** » Thu Jun 17, 2010 11:20 pm

yay mexico.

10spro · Post by **10spro** » Thu Jun 17, 2010 11:27 pm

Loosen up or try one of his Cuban cigars.

Look, has he's been a controversial figure during his playing days and as coach of the National team? Yes. Is the Napoli people after his diamond earrings?

Sure. Has he evaded taxes in Italy? Most likely.

But frankly I don't care about his personal life as much as I admire his current thought on offensive soccer first and foremost. He's carrying this team the same way as when he was a player. Fearlessly and with lots of skills up front. He was the best of his generation, he doesn't shy away at criticizing people like the irritating M. Platini, never had a good relation with the great Pele, but he's extremely loyal to his beliefs and players.

The problem with Diego is that sometimes he takes all glamor by himself and that can be distracting to the team. From what I've seen so far, only Germany and Spain despite their loss have tried to play a game that's pleasant to the eyes. Argentina missed many of the chances vs Nigeria that they converted today with S. Korea and more importantly their overall attacking mentality never changed.

Not only they scored in bunches today against a very dangerous team, but they played a beautiful game too. Many teams continue playing with a 4-4-2 formation, 4-5-1 tactics, Brazil goes with a 4-3-1-2 formation but Maradona is not afraid to put 3 very offensive minded players up front and I don't know if I would consider Di Maria a true midfielder. Even with the score 4-1, they kept coming up for more, instead of playing it safe as most teams would have done.

For that I applaud him, he's trying to make his team play the same way he did during his best days in Boca, Napoli and Barcelona.

The second round may expose some of the sloppiness that the aging D have shown here and there, but as long as the team continues to play attacking football, Argentina should be in the final four.

Jimmydeicide · Post by **Jimmydeicide** » Fri Jun 18, 2010 9:24 am

Nice penalty save from Eddie Vedder this morning.

Off to work for 2 hours .
These second games are much more like it.

The ball is still s***, the tie die balls from walmart your kids are always begging for for a quarter bounces and move less.

Have a great Footy day.

COME ON CALAMITY JAMES!!!!