U.S. WINS WORLD CUP

07-06-15, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by soopaman2

I just do not think Americans are given enough respect in this sport, these girls can now heal that image.

That's true I guess. Most BS comments about football I have read came from Americans who complain that "nothing happens" or that there are "no goals ever".

Yeaahhh sounds like true experts...

I'd be surprised if the latest success won't do anything for the sport in the USA, it should become more popular over night, really.
At least I hope so.

Eichhörnchen · 07-06-15, 12:29 PM

If you're worried that "nothing happens" in soccer, things could be worse:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United...l_cricket_team

Only five cricket pitches in the US and only three of the National Team-members are American born, it says here...

soopaman2 · 07-06-15, 12:38 PM

Oh but things do happen. All that "nothing happening" is two sides jockying for position or advantage. It makes the goal that may or may not happen that much more exciting.

If you understand what is going on. How the teams play, and what they are trying to do to each other.

Hockey is hard on Americans too, though to a lesser extent, and you see alot of the same tactics at play, though at a faster pace.

I cannot wait until the men play, you guys can have your cup back then.

Oberon · 07-06-15, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Nippelspanner

That's true I guess. Most BS comments about football I have read came from Americans who complain that "nothing happens" or that there are "no goals ever".

Yeaahhh sounds like true experts...

I'd be surprised if the latest success won't do anything for the sport in the USA, it should become more popular over night, really.
At least I hope so.

Well...their coach is English...

How the hell did they win?!

Jimbuna · 07-06-15, 01:55 PM

Congratulations to the USA....well deserved

Congratulations to the English Lionesses also, who beat Germany into fourth place

I wonder what the result would have been had it not been for that fluke own goal in the Japan semi final

Gargamel · 07-06-15, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Congratulations to the USA....well deserved

Congratulations to the English Lionesses also, who beat Germany into fourth place

I wonder what the result would have been had it not been for that fluke own goal in the Japan semi final

Well..... if you look at the heads-up results vs shared opponents.... the US would have handily thumped you brits.

Jimbuna · 07-06-15, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Gargamel

Well..... if you look at the heads-up results vs shared opponents.... the US would have handily thumped you brits.

On balance I would have to agree

Provided you turned up in time for the kick-off

vienna · 07-06-15, 03:58 PM

The game don't start 'til the US gets there...

<O>

Platapus · 07-06-15, 06:00 PM

That was a pretty exciting game.

And that first goal in the first three minutes. I guess the Japanese was not expecting that.

That first US goal was......

wait for it.....

wait for it......

almost here.......

a sneak attack!

(rimshot)

(Crickets chirping)

07-06-15, 12:29 PM	#2
Eichhörnchen Starte das Auto Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Fens Posts: 17,392 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	American cricket If you're worried that "nothing happens" in soccer, things could be worse: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United...l_cricket_team Only five cricket pitches in the US and only three of the National Team-members are American born, it says here... __________________

07-06-15, 12:38 PM	#3
soopaman2 Der Alte Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 3,316 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 0	Oh but things do happen. All that "nothing happening" is two sides jockying for position or advantage. It makes the goal that may or may not happen that much more exciting. If you understand what is going on. How the teams play, and what they are trying to do to each other. Hockey is hard on Americans too, though to a lesser extent, and you see alot of the same tactics at play, though at a faster pace. I cannot wait until the men play, you guys can have your cup back then. __________________ If Hitler invaded Hell I would make at least a favourable reference to the devil in the House of Commons. -Winston Churchill- The most fascinating man in the world.

07-06-15, 01:55 PM	#5
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,539 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Congratulations to the USA....well deserved Congratulations to the English Lionesses also, who beat Germany into fourth place I wonder what the result would have been had it not been for that fluke own goal in the Japan semi final __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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07-06-15, 06:00 PM	#9
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,369 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	That was a pretty exciting game. And that first goal in the first three minutes. I guess the Japanese was not expecting that. That first US goal was...... wait for it..... wait for it...... almost here....... a sneak attack! (rimshot) (Crickets chirping) __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.