NFR World Cup

[DoesItFloat]

After 30 years of playin’ the game…it does hurt. But, ya had to take me out with a gun, to get me down.

As for some the of candy-assed players who hit the turf like a semi hit them and rollin 20’ft….pick your sorry asses up and play the game.

Better than that…play it like ya wanna win it. Attack for f-sakes!!!

There’s no excuse for 0-0 ties…you’re professionals…elite players…put the ball in the back of the ol’ onion bag!!!

Scoring’ goals is like shootin’ free-throws….practice, practice, practice. Some of the players look like they have never taken a shot on goal before!!

Makes me wonder how in the hell they even made the squad???

(Rant over)

More reason to appreciate the true masters like Lio Messi.

 

[Peyton00]

What i like about the soccer flop is the antics and all the drama, then they get up and run full speed like nothing ever happened.

 

[Oliver1329]

As for some the of candy-assed players who hit the turf like a semi hit them and rollin 20’ft….pick your sorry asses up and play the game.

I agree with this part.

 

[Rob Allen]

No pro sports.. no beer.. that's how to roll these days.

 

[Smalma]

Germany versus Japan another great game! Japan's quickness and great game plan overcomes the German size and precision with 2 second half goals for a 2 to 1 win.

 

[FinLuver]

Germany versus Japan another great game! Japan's quickness and great game plan overcomes the German size and precision with 2 second half goals for a 2 to 1 win.

They used to be outclassed in all respects of the game, but have steadily been improving over the years. They are a fun team to watch.

 

[Oliver1329]

Germany versus Japan another great game! Japan's quickness and great game plan overcomes the German size and precision with 2 second half goals for a 2 to 1 win.

Such a good game! Crazy response from Japan. You can just see their formation and tactics change throughout the game to come back and win.

Now on to Spain v Costa Rica. Maybe another upset?

 

[Travis Bille]

Such a good game! Crazy response from Japan. You can just see their formation and tactics change throughout the game to come back and win.

Now on to Spain v Costa Rica. Maybe another upset?

Not looking like it unfortunately.

That first touch on the second Japan goal was unbelievable, and the strike reminded me of Landon Donovan's goal against Slovenia in 2010

 

[t_law]

There’s no excuse for 0-0 ties…you’re professionals…elite players…put the ball in the back of the ol’ onion bag!!!

Scoring’ goals is like shootin’ free-throws….practice, practice, practice. Some of the players look like they have never taken a shot on goal before!!

Be honest, you've actually never played the game have you?

 

[Canuck from Kansas]

Canada versus Belgium, 2:00 PM my time/11:00 Pacific (have I mentioned I hate eastern time)


Go Canada!!

cheers

 

[Oliver1329]

Canada versus Belgium, 2:00 PM my time/11:00 Pacific (have I mentioned I hate eastern time)


Go Canada!!

cheers

Should be a great game. After the game, I'm gonna go fish my local water!

 

[Oliver1329]

Not looking like it unfortunately.

Not gonna happen haha

 

[Big Tuna]

So you think other countries that have completely different cultures and belief systems from the USA shouldn't be able to host sporting events that involve teams from all over the planet? I think that's sort of the interesting part, honestly.

Do you understand how time zones work?

The culture and beer are irrelevant. This isn't: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/soc...iums-deaths-migrants/s39zabky4petscz4letzlhxg

 

[mems]

Budweiser is giving away the extra beer to the winning country for a big huge beer fest. Go USA!

 

[Big Tuna]

Budweiser is giving away the extra beer to the winning country for a big huge beer fest. Go USA!

If that were the case, any sane country would sandbag

 

[DoesItFloat]

If that were the case, any sane country would sandbag

You beat me to it.

 

[Oliver1329]

Good result from Belgium considering that IMO Canada was the better side. Off to the water!

 

[cole_p]

Canada deserved the W but you can’t biff a PK that badly and expect to bet Belgium.

 

[FinLuver]

Be honest, you've actually never played the game have you?

30 years played…Both indoors and outdoors
2 Pro tryouts (1 indoor and 1 outdoors).
In addition to…
5 years ref
3 years coach

Hung the boots up for good 20 years ago.

My resume and knowledge of the game is solid.

Thanks for askin’…

 

[Ron McNeal]

I'm 79 and grew up thinking soccer was some strange, backward European game. I remember once, in jr. high, our gym teacher brought in some German kid, who was visiting our city, to demonstrate a bit of soccer ball handling - or should I say "footling". It appeared the kid had an invisible string or rope connecting his feet to the soccer ball. We all just watched with our mouths open in stunned silence. I'll never forget that demo.

Fast forward to around 1980/1990....... Because of the media attention surrounding the World Cup, I tried watching one or two of the few games that were televised. Having grown up playing & watching American football, it was difficult to "get into" the games, but I could not help really appreciating the high level of athleticism.

So anyway, today, while I don't pretend to understand all of soccer's strategic nuances, I usually enjoy these games. Especially when the agreed-upon underdog wins.

One more thing: Japan's second and winning goal against Germany this morning was a monumentally hard-to-comprehend feat of athletic perfection and beauty. If you missed it, you should try to catch a replay. I'm sure it's on YouTube. I'm thinking it might be worth your trouble......