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[smoothj]

I live and breath El Tri but damn was I frustrated yesterday. The lack of creativity was just horrible. I hope to see some lineup changes next game. Guardado and maybe Vela and Layun are the only ones playing up to their level. Hope Gio starts or subs in a lot earlier, he is a wildcard like someone said earlier but at least he brings in more hope. Don't know how I feel about Aguilar, too much crying. I'm also warming up to HH as I see him get better.

Still high hopes for Mexico in this cup.

 

[Mory Dunz]

I don't know if its because the top 3 are weaker or if CONCACAF is getting stronger but it's good to see the minnows making their presence felt.

I think everyone is getting better.

Gold cup games used to be long ball and sprint fests for some teams. And now even haiti or whoever is keeping possession and ground passing

 

[Osorio]

Nice!

Go Haiti!

 

[Mory Dunz]

That flick on header could've only gone to one dangerous spot really. and the defender didn't cover him at all.

Pretty bad defending.

Great shot

 

[uncredited male]

It is kind of sad CONCACAF needs the double-headers as we don't get both matches played at the same time.

We should get more goals in this match as neither team should be comfortable with a draw.

 

[FiggyCal]

That was a horrible call btw.

Ayy Haiti wins again.

 

[ShaggsMagoo]

I can't believe Honduras just got knocked out in the group stages. That is definitely going to weaken CONCACAF's representation at the Copa America next year.

 

[Osorio]

I can't believe Honduras just got knocked out in the group stages. That is definitely going to weaken CONCACAF's representation at the Copa America next year.

Not with the way they've played in this tournament.

Haiti has been the surprise of the tournament. Congrats to them!

 

[~Devil Trigger~]

Was not a fan of Haiti's coaching AT ALL.

he moved the whole team to the defensive end at the beginning of the 2nd Half. We literally let Honduras do whatever they wanted for 45 minutes.

but thank the gods for Placide.

 

[Azuran]

I can't believe Honduras just got knocked out in the group stages. That is definitely going to weaken CONCACAF's representation at the Copa America next year.

Honduras is garbage right now. This is the same team that lost to French Guiana a couple of months ago.

Good for CONCACAF they didn't make it to another major tournament only to embarrass themselves in the end like they always do.

 

[xbhaskarx]

Honduras is garbage right now. This is the same team that lost to French Guiana a couple of months ago.

Good for CONCACAF they didn't make it to another major tournament only to embarrass themselves in the end like they always do*.

*with the exception of the 2012 Olympics

 

[Xpike]

I can't believe Honduras just got knocked out in the group stages. That is definitely going to weaken CONCACAF's representation at the Copa America next year.

I mean, if Honduras was going to be this weak at the Copa America I'd rather they just let Haiti have the spot.

 

[crazyprac]

Let's go USA! Need to see more fluid, more consistent showcase out there!

 

[tim.mbp]

I like the USA lineup, except for Wondo.

 

[uncredited male]

So Honduras is out. If Panama draws or loses then Haiti advances.

If Panama wins they advance and Haiti has a good chance to advance as a third place team with 4 points.

EDIT - I really hope Klinsmann pulls Bradley and Johnson at the half. 3 games in 6 days.

 

[Mory Dunz]

I like the USA lineup, except for Wondo.

Should be johannsson.

Also not sure about morales as a winger.

 

[dallow_bg]

but thank the gods for Placide.

Yeah. He had to work in that game.

 

[ShaggsMagoo]

I trust Honduras to right themselves more easily in the next year than for Hayti to get that much better. Honduras beat both the United States and Mexico 2 years ago. They can get back to that level with some changes.

 

[American Eskimo]

Why is clash of clans sponsoring a tournament?

 

[The Chosen One]

Wow Zardes is getting all kinds of hype during the Fox pre-game.

I definitely think he has potential and I rather have him up top over Jozy (in his current form). But Zardes still struggles with his finishing and he often has a brutal first touch. The former can be improved on, the latter maybe not so much.

My point is Zardes is an unfinished raw product. I hope too much expectations aren't being put upon him and he doesn't gets crushed before he even really gets started.

 

[Mory Dunz]

Yeah zardes being a sub has hidden his touch.

At least he works hard I guess.

Imo, give johannson a solid five starts in a row and if he doesn't score I'll shut up.

Also keep bedoya playing too. Unless he suddenly got bad.

 

[8BitsAtATime]

Offsides!

 

[friskykillface]

Rigged!

 

[The_Inquisitor]

Yikes.

 

[Mory Dunz]

We're playing bad again. That was Close.


Zardes has no touch.

And shouldn't guzan have come out for that. It was near the 6

Edit
fine ground passes. Bradley and Beckerman need to move. Eff I get annoyed.

No longballsss

Our cbs play too slow too. So easy to predict

 

[v1lla21]

US sucks so bad rn

 

[~Devil Trigger~]

I never like Beckerman and Bradley together. Things get slow

 

[Nemesis121]

Rigged!

It's CONCACA

Spoiler

F

 

[Mory Dunz]

The eFF was that bedoya.

You had Bradley.


I vouched for you.

 

[ShaggsMagoo]

A) Why in the world is someone on a card playing in this game?

B) Why would you do that Brooks? Come on son.

 

[Mory Dunz]

Wow morales. Hit a weight room or something. Got destroyed on that battle


Good break. Was zardes really running though?

 

[SSPssp]

What was that corner?

 

[Mory Dunz]

ZARDES


My goodness...

If you can't hold the ball get out

 

[crazyprac]

you cant hold the ball? GTFO

 

[SSPssp]

I can't believe our luck!

 

[8BitsAtATime]

We can't even chant correctly. ...lol

 

[The_Inquisitor]

Looks like our B team is in...

 

[Mory Dunz]

At least Johnson is trying

 

[crazyprac]

nice passing to the opposite team guys!

 

[Mory Dunz]

Has Wondo even touched the ball?


Woww Beckerman really?


And get johannasson In please.
And yedlin cause why not

 

[The Chosen One]

Zardes has no touch.

Exactly...

I'm a Galaxy fan so I see him on a weekly basis. His first touch is so inconsistent it can be embarrassing sometimes.

He has a good work rate and decent game IQ. But his touch is holding him back and it's simply not up to international caliber. And unfortunately, your touch isn't something that can be improved overnight. It's typically something that is developed at the youth level and is pretty much solidified by the time your 18-20.

 

[Spider from Mars]

CONCAF games have been brutal to watch so far.
When will the US be good, bros?

 

[~Devil Trigger~]

This is not a good mix at all

the guys are not connecting well

 

[NH Apache]

Sigh. So many facets of this game are disappointing. Reffing, us performance. Panama flopping.

 

[crazyprac]

Lol beckerman lololololol

 

[B-Dubs]

CONCAF games have been brutal to watch so far.
When will the US be good, bros?

Mexico. That's when. Or when Altidore finally gets back in match shape, whichever comes first.

 

[Mory Dunz]

Yeah maybe zardes should just be a super sub.
everyones playing bad though

CONCAF games have been brutal to watch so far.
When will the US be good, bros?

We're only good at playing teams better than us.


Beckerman can't move. watch him. At least Bradley is ball hawking

 

[crazyprac]

A matter of time. crap defense

 

[LyleLanley]

Ugh.

 

[SSPssp]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. Our defense is so bad.