U.S. gets a plum Cup draw for once - Page 2

TarJak · 12-08-09, 02:46 AM

Australia has drawn a bit of a horror run:

Germany
Ghana
Serbia

No easy games.

Stealth Hunter · 12-08-09, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Dowly

I imagine there'll be a "few" fights about how soccer should be called football and football something else.

I don't understand why they don't just let those people beat themselves to death. Seriously, how much more of an idiot can you be when you argue violently over sports? FFS. We need a dose of chlorine in the gene pool.

TarJak · 12-08-09, 05:09 AM

Given the sport's history of crowd violence its been long overdue:

Maybe they could all convert to watching a sport where there is enough violence on field to satisfy their thirst. Like American Football or Australian Rules?

Oberon · 12-08-09, 08:45 AM

Or Taiwanese politics:

SteamWake · 12-08-09, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Oberon

Or Taiwanese politics:

I expect this scenario to play out on the US senate floor any day now.

Blood_splat · 12-09-09, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by SteamWake

What is soccer

A sport my fat American butt would pass out at

. Too much running!

Onkel Neal · 12-09-09, 10:39 AM

Yo, anyway, I am looking forward to the World Cup. Admittedly, I am not a big soccer (world football) fan on a regular basis. There's no clear "league style" play and scheduling here that I am aware of, and if there is, it's not easy to find on TV (plus budgeting time to watch and keep up with it). I tend to take soccer like the Olympics; whatever soccer teams do in the 3 off years, I dunno, but when the WC begins, I take interest. The sport and players are pretty awesome when everything is at stake.

And really, can you ask much more than that from a Texan?

12-09-09, 12:15 PM

South America and Mexico have had some very high class football for a long time, I'm sure you get those games. Also, the best level football might be the Champions League in Europe, it's the one where the big clubs from the various leagues in Europe play against each other for the top prize.

I feel a bit divided on the world cup, the level of the game isn't always up to par. A team that is comprised from no name players that practices together a lot for the purpose of doing well in the world cup can actually go really far. Example of this: South Korea in 2002, finished fourth I think.

So for good football the world cup might not be the thing. For atmosphere it's great.

nikimcbee · 12-11-09, 12:29 AM

The best soccer match...evah!

12-11-09, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by nikimcbee

The best soccer match...evah!

It was interesting.
The first half of the game was like watching "football" in the states.
(More time spent on talking than doing.)

Oberon · 12-11-09, 08:44 AM

12-11-09, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Oberon

I hold you personaly responsable for my aching sides (from laughter).
That was great.

nikimcbee · 12-11-09, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Oberon

I see your video and raise you one

12-11-09, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by nikimcbee

I see your video and raise you one

With an international selection of players like that only "England" would do.
Good post.

Oberon · 12-11-09, 04:57 PM

Nicely countered Nikimcbee

Harry and Paul are hilarious

12-09-09, 10:39 AM	#22
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,385 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 224	Yo, anyway, I am looking forward to the World Cup. Admittedly, I am not a big soccer (world football) fan on a regular basis. There's no clear "league style" play and scheduling here that I am aware of, and if there is, it's not easy to find on TV (plus budgeting time to watch and keep up with it). I tend to take soccer like the Olympics; whatever soccer teams do in the 3 off years, I dunno, but when the WC begins, I take interest. The sport and players are pretty awesome when everything is at stake. And really, can you ask much more than that from a Texan? __________________ SUBSIM - 26 Years on the Web

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nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	The best soccer match...evah! __________________

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TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Australia has drawn a bit of a horror run: Germany Ghana Serbia No easy games.

12-08-09, 05:09 AM	#18
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Given the sport's history of crowd violence its been long overdue: Maybe they could all convert to watching a sport where there is enough violence on field to satisfy their thirst. Like American Football or Australian Rules?

12-08-09, 08:45 AM	#19
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Or Taiwanese politics:

12-09-09, 12:15 PM	#23
OneToughHerring Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	South America and Mexico have had some very high class football for a long time, I'm sure you get those games. Also, the best level football might be the Champions League in Europe, it's the one where the big clubs from the various leagues in Europe play against each other for the top prize. I feel a bit divided on the world cup, the level of the game isn't always up to par. A team that is comprised from no name players that practices together a lot for the purpose of doing well in the world cup can actually go really far. Example of this: South Korea in 2002, finished fourth I think. So for good football the world cup might not be the thing. For atmosphere it's great.

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Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20

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Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Nicely countered Nikimcbee Harry and Paul are hilarious