U.S. gets a plum Cup draw for once

Onkel Neal · 12-07-09, 02:09 PM

Ok, let's see if we can take this to the house. World cup 2010, let's go USA

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The gods of soccer smiled upon the United States for once on Friday, giving the Americans one of the most fortunate draws imaginable for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
Once all the ping-pong balls were drawn in Cape Town, the U.S. ended up with the following first-round games: vs. England on June 12 in Rustenburg, vs. Slovenia on June 18 in Johannesburg and vs. Algeria on June 23 in Pretoria.
The vast majority of pundits around the world will pick the U.S. to advance to the knockout round along with England, and with good reason. Slovenia and Algeria were two of the biggest surprises in November even to qualify for the World Cup, both countries needing upsets in playoffs against Russia (by Slovenia) and Egypt (by Algeria) to reach the field of 32. Algeria and Slovenia are arguably the worst teams from Africa and Europe, respectively, to qualify for South Africa.

Dowly · 12-07-09, 02:13 PM

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

Skybird · 12-07-09, 02:29 PM

There are no teams anymore that are easy to defeat. But there are just teams around against which to lose is easy. This group qualification is no self-runner for the US.

Oberon · 12-07-09, 02:39 PM

Nah

Maybe next time chaps.

E ngland
A lgeria
S lovenia
Y anks

In all seriousness, it'll be interesting to see how England stacks up against the US.

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.

SteamWake · 12-07-09, 02:44 PM

What is soccer

papa_smurf · 12-07-09, 03:30 PM

I predict World Cup final:

England vs Itay (Im optimistic)

XabbaRus · 12-07-09, 03:41 PM

I would rather England never win the world cup, not because I don't support my own team, but as I live in the NE Scotland I would never hear the end of it.

Also Alex Salmond would have to find someway to denigrate an English win.

12-07-09, 09:40 PM

Here's a link to the groups, and game dates.

http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/index.html

goldorak · 12-07-09, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SteamWake

What is soccer

American football without the space suits.

nikimcbee · 12-07-09, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SteamWake

What is soccer

A bad soap opera on a field.

12-07-09, 10:29 PM

Here's my prediction.

12-07-09, 02:29 PM	#3
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,632 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	There are no teams anymore that are easy to defeat. But there are just teams around against which to lose is easy. This group qualification is no self-runner for the US. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

12-07-09, 02:44 PM	#9
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	What is soccer __________________ Follow the progress of Mr. Mulligan : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147648

12-07-09, 03:30 PM	#10
papa_smurf Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: High Peak, Derbyshire Posts: 2,851 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	I predict World Cup final: England vs Itay (Im optimistic) __________________

12-07-09, 03:41 PM	#11
XabbaRus Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 5,330 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	I would rather England never win the world cup, not because I don't support my own team, but as I live in the NE Scotland I would never hear the end of it. Also Alex Salmond would have to find someway to denigrate an English win. __________________

12-07-09, 02:13 PM	#2
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,053 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	I imagine there'll be a "few" fights about how soccer should be called football and football something else.

12-07-09, 02:39 PM	#4
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Nah Maybe next time chaps. E ngland A lgeria S lovenia Y anks In all seriousness, it'll be interesting to see how England stacks up against the US.

12-08-09, 05:09 AM	#6
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	#7
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Or Taiwanese politics:

12-07-09, 09:40 PM	#12
Snestorm Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Here's a link to the groups, and game dates. http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/index.html

12-07-09, 10:29 PM	#15
Snestorm Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Here's my prediction.