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[diehard]

Of course all of those people would just walk into any football team.

pls

If all those kids growing up wanted to play soccer and not football or basketball?

yeah, basically.

 

[SkylineRKR]

so if Portugal wins, the US advances regardless?

Depends on how big Portugal wins, and how big the US will lose.

Goal difference between the teams is 5 in favor of US I think. So if Portugal wins with 3-0, the US has to lose with 2-0. Which means they have the same goal difference but Portugal would've scored more in this case.

 

[Ilpalazzo]

Welcome to fútbol:

 

[wapplew]

so if Portugal wins, the US advances regardless?

Depend on both match scores.
Something like Portugal win 4-0, Germany win 2-0

 

[MIMIC]

ESPN showing the scenarios for USA to advance:

Scenario 1: Win/draw vs. Germany on Thursday
Scenario 2: Loss to Germany + Ghana-Portugal draw
Scenario 3: Lost to Germany + U.S. holds tiebreaker over Ghana-Portugal winner

I'm n00b and have no idea what scenario #3 means, lol

 

[kingkitty]

Both matches are played at same time

FUCK.

The math will be insane.

 

[Resident_UA]

Nope, both teams were damn good. USA getting this far has been just an anomaly. Things are going to get back to normal

I wouldn't say it's an anomaly. Portugal is shit. We can all agree on this

 

[WAR recon zero]

Stop moping around, and be blessed by the Nazi Colombian Marijuana Pontifex Maximus.

lol

this is not in the WC. there are many old season shirts and FIFA would not have allowed DAT

junior crest is a local team (my team) and this picture is a disgrace but almost funny. dark humor I guess

 

[Acorn]

Screw you. As if two people represented the whole Colombian population.

I was half joking and even within that joke I did not indicate that I thought it represented a country. But since you said screw you, I now do really want you out.

 

[giga]

What if both Germany and USA agree to draw so both pass phase?

It's not going to happen. It's too risky.

 

[killer_clank]

What if both Germany and USA agree to draw so both pass phase?

Really can't see this happening. Klose will want his record and the Germans like to be ruthless.

 

[Boogalogist]

Any good ref counts stoppages in stoppage time as well and adds that time to the game.

From the way that ref was in that game, he's not that in category...

 

[meanspartan]

so if Portugal wins, the US advances regardless?

Eh odds are if portugal wins then ya US is in, unless there is a combination of Portugal winning by 2 or 3 and USA losing by 2 or 3.

Basically, Ghana is the real threat if USA loses to Germany.

 

[Delicious Waffles]

I think both Germany and the US should park the bus. Each team's starting XI stay in their own half and pass it back to each other for 90 minutes.

 

[Cess007]

Take heart America

I don't know you, but after watching this WC, i wouldn't put even a lick of faith in statistic/odds

 

[Oersted]

Oh come on lol, I'm sure there's some racist supporters of the other clubs too.... Ivory Coast had a whiteface!

Germany had blackfaces in the Ghana game

 

[Deleted member 80556]

I was half joking and even within that joke I did not indicate that I thought it represented a country. But since you said screw you, I now do really want you out.

Sorry for not catching the sarcasm, man. Seriously. I'm rather sensible towards people always associating drugs to Colombia.

 

[Resident_UA]

Really can't see this happening. Klose will want his record and the Germans like to be ruthless.

Plus it's bad for morale right before the round of 16

 

[B-Dubs]

Really can't see this happening. Klose will want his record and the Germans like to be ruthless.

He can have his record, just let us get one in too. We gotta bro this up.

 

[zroid]

I am being hard on Bradley, but to be fair, I will say there wasn't a whole lot he could've done at the end there; he was surrounded by 4 Portuguese and they were closing in. It wasn't an easy situation considering the ball had simply landed on his foot.

 

[Hieberrr]

As a Toronto FC fan, it really sucks to see Bradley struggle at the world stage. I feel like it's either that he's being used out of position or he still hasn't recovered from his injury since he came back pretty quickly and then left for the U.S. camp.

 

[norinrad]

I think both Germany and the US should park the bus. Each team's starting XI stay in their own half and pass it back to each other for 90 minutes.

Not gonna happen, Germany would like to avoid Belgium.

Btw Nani and Eder should quit international football.

 

[JCizzle]

I think both Germany and the US should park the bus. Each team's starting XI stay in their own half and pass it back to each other for 90 minutes.

Da fuck is this shit? Since when does America play to tie other than our miracle 1-1 win versus England?

 

[CraigerGamer]

Welp. Time for some good, old fashion collusion.

 

[RellyRell28]

A visual recreation of group G.

seems accurate

 

[Joeki11a]

Some Brazil man told me this is "typical americans", wtf that means lol

 

[Aesius]

I have a strong feeling that Ghana is going to do just enough against Portugal to advance.

 

[TheFatOne]

nah mate

acting like your country would be a powerhouse if they gave a shit

pls

You are severely underestimating the athletic talent the U.S. has. If soccer were the number 1 sport in the U.S there is no question in my mind they would be able to field a legitimate world cup contending team. The popularity of the sport is slowly increasing, but they have to find a way to steal some of the talent that is going into the other major sports.

 

[Acorn]

Sorry for not catching the sarcasm, man. Seriously. I'm rather sensible towards people always associating drugs to Colombia.

Where did I do that? You are just making shit up now or thinking of someone else.

 

[kingkitty]

Every German will receive a free, year long subscription to American Netflix. That also includes dvd rentals.

Deal sealed.

 

[Portugeezer]

like how many goals?

Goal difference is a total of 5:

USA +1
PT - 4

e.g. if USA loses to Germany by 2, USA'a goal difference would become -1

if PT manage to win by 3, PT's goal difference would become -1

Even. I don't know how it would be decided when even, but that is just an example.

 

[Tristam]

I am being hard on Bradley, but to be fair, I will say there wasn't a whole lot he could've done at the end there; he was surrounded by 4 Portuguese and they were closing in. It wasn't an easy situation considering the ball had simply landed on his foot.

It's exactly BECAUSE he was surrounded by Portuguese that he simply should have bombed it to the other side of the field.

 

[figadapaura]

If all those kids growing up wanted to play soccer and not football or basketball?

yeah, basically.

Doesn't work like that, but fine whatever.

 

[Valente]

I think both Germany and the US should park the bus. Each team's starting XI stay in their own half and pass it back to each other for 90 minutes.

There is a history of this happening. Germany & Austria played out a 0-0 draw once doing pretty much that to ensure both going through.

 

[Resident_UA]

I think both Germany and the US should park the bus. Each team's starting XI stay in their own half and pass it back to each other for 90 minutes.

That's the reason why soccer is not popular in the US. Sure, this happens, but I can't see any fans outside the US wanting this. "Parking the bus" saved US in the first game but fucked them in the second one.

 

[Eyeh4wk]

I think both Germany and the US should park the bus. Each team's starting XI stay in their own half and pass it back to each other for 90 minutes.

 

[DukeBobby]

I think both Germany and the US should park the bus. Each team's starting XI stay in their own half and pass it back to each other for 90 minutes.

No real football fan would want this shit to happen.

 

[Deleted member 80556]

Where did I do that? You are just making shit up now or thinking of someone else.

Dude, I just read your post quickly and posted quicker. Don't need to become offensive. I am sorry, again, if it helps.

 

[FDC1]

Not gonna happen, Germany would like to avoid Belgium.

Btw Nani and Eder should quit international football.

You realise Germany is first right now?

 

[aronnov reborn]

like how many goals?

For our confused American friends:

USA goes through if they tie or win (lolz) against Germany.

They're out if they
- lose 1:0 (or 2:1 or 3:2 etc) and Ghana wins at least 2:0 (or 3:1 etc)
- lose 2:0 (or 3:1 etc) and Ghana wins at least 1:0 (or 2:1 etc)

If Portugal wins, it's likely the US will still go though unless Germany steamrolls you, and Portugal given Ghana a good beating as well.

this

 

[gutter_trash]

our World Cup is over, the fix is in

 

[Joeki11a]

Welp. Time for some good, old fashion collusion.

It will be an Exhibition game where nothing happens but both show "defense" as a front.

 

[Hawkie]

Really can't see this happening. Klose will want his record and the Germans like to be ruthless.

Been done before at the Disgrace of Gijón and there's enough Germans on the US side - Lineker called it.

 

[Firemind]

Belgium? Really? Why?!

To test Germany. Playing with no strikers and a shit Ozil will fuck Germany over sooner or later.

 

[Maninthemirror]

Ya that last minute sucked. But going into their final group match USA not only still alive but also control their own destiny while Ghana and Portugal do not.

Win or tie, they are in.

And lose?

 

[Charles Foster Kane]

A visual recreation of group G.

Portugal is the one on the floor, right?

 

[Mr Lakitu]

You are severely underestimating the athletic talent the U.S. has. If soccer were the number 1 sport in the U.S there is no question in my mind they would be able to field a legitimate world cup contending team. The popularity of the sport is slowly increasing, but they have to find a way to steal some of the talent that is going into the other major sports.

agree 100%

its still generally a girls game over there right?

 

[Resident_UA]

It's exactly BECAUSE he was surrounded by Portuguese that he simply should have bombed it to the other side of the field.

Total goals scores. I think Portugal will go through.

 

[Revolver]

Fucking Bradley. Makes me miss Donovan.

 

[BMO = GOAT]

Nvm.