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Xpike
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can't believe they have that in the CL but somehow think the World Cup and international tourneys don't really need it. It's just...baffling
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CONCACAF Gold Cup | 7-26 July 2015 | The Ecstasy of Gold
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can't believe they have that in the CL but somehow think the World Cup and international tourneys don't really need it. It's just...baffling
Sr Kitsune
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I don't see what is the problem with adding another referee if FIFA doesn't want to bring more technology besides the goal line tech.
That would change nothing as they're a waste of space there. They never make a call.
It was a tournament match so I'm assuming they wanted to win.
They ended up losing 1:0 though.
The Olympic committee did give him a Fair Play award later on.
CMojicaAce
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Man I feel sorry for you Ticos. I hate winning games like this.
Hold the fuck on GAF. Shit you guys have misaligned hate coming through. CHILL.
First of all Mexico was the better team this match. CRC played like shit. Mexico deserved to win the match regardless of the outcome.
Second, It wasnt the ref who called foul. It was one of the refs on the side line.
Third, the actual ref was making shit ass calls for both teams. There were countless times were Mexico should have had corner kicks but were denied. On mexico's side, they were doing crazy shit like that MX dude that was pulling some CRC's shirt to stop him. Missed yellow card call.
Overall a sloppy game but Mexico was the one that played better compared to Costa Rica. Do I agree with the last call? No. I felt they should have went to penalties/penales but if it was gonna be another round just like the first match that happened earlier in the day, Im glad it was over then.
You just sound, and I hate to say it, Salty.
Costa Rica played worse than Mexico, they werent performing the same. By hoping to get to penalties to advance is like bottom of the barrel type of goal for a team. Thats not what you want. You want to win like you say. Mexico kept trying while CRC players just werent focused or motivated through the whole thing. (after 2nd time +)
Say CRC won, with their shitty performance they showed today, you can expect to be killed the next. Mexico at least you can tell they have a chance against Panama. And LOL about this being rigged for a Mexico vs USA. Might as well say Obama and PeNaneto smoke weed together every weekend and thats why Bams has the border open for business to all.
First of all Mexico was the better team this match. CRC played like shit. Mexico deserved to win the match regardless of the outcome.
Second, It wasnt the ref who called foul. It was one of the refs on the side line.
Third, the actual ref was making shit ass calls for both teams. There were countless times were Mexico should have had corner kicks but were denied. On mexico's side, they were doing crazy shit like that MX dude that was pulling some CRC's shirt to stop him. Missed yellow card call.
Overall a sloppy game but Mexico was the one that played better compared to Costa Rica. Do I agree with the last call? No. I felt they should have went to penalties/penales but if it was gonna be another round just like the first match that happened earlier in the day, Im glad it was over then.
You just sound, and I hate to say it, Salty.
Costa Rica played worse than Mexico, they werent performing the same. By hoping to get to penalties to advance is like bottom of the barrel type of goal for a team. Thats not what you want. You want to win like you say. Mexico kept trying while CRC players just werent focused or motivated through the whole thing. (after 2nd time +)
Say CRC won, with their shitty performance they showed today, you can expect to be killed the next. Mexico at least you can tell they have a chance against Panama. And LOL about this being rigged for a Mexico vs USA. Might as well say Obama and PeNaneto smoke weed together every weekend and thats why Bams has the border open for business to all.
holy shit lol
You mean when Campbell brushed off Jonathan Dos Santos shirt pull, did an amazing play and went to shoot on target, which was called offside? The mexican player was yellow carded for that.
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Xpike
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So is defending like just not a part of the game anymore? Because we defended the entire game and were just dominating the first half, in both attack and defense. Just because we had less shots on target doesn't mean we deserve to be stolen the chance to win the game.
At least the mexican press is for the most part calling it a disgrace too, so props to them.
I think everyone is disappointed about the ending, including me. But Mexico deserves the win. They played better. And hoping to win by knockouts/penalties is like I said, bottom of the barrel mentality. That means the players arent trying to win but try to win by luck. Sure its winning but gives a bad rep to the team overall.
Soccer fans rather the team go all out trying to score a goal than win by luck on penalties. Also by playing this way, it slows down the game. One team is on constant attack while the other just tries to buy time just "defending". It may be a tactic but its not always the best one as seen by this game. (Mexico's constant attacks "helped" make that wrong call by a ref - and if both teams just want to get to knockouts, it gets boring quick)
So yea everyone is disappointed with Mexico's "win". I think the soccer aficionados would have been disappointed more if Ticos won over penalties due to their overall performance.
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Xpike
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Our players could barely move by the 2nd extra time. Penalties were really the only thing left because we just too tired due to our high pressure all game. Saying someone "deserves" a win is bullshit, you either win or you don't, and we didn't deserve to lose either.
M1ch04c4n0
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I would like to join the "rigged for a Mexico Vs USA", but you have to remember what happen last time
Well I think everyone agrees that Mexico deserved the win based on their performance but Mexico didnt win because I or everyone else thought they deserved to win, didnt they? They won because a ref called a shit call. Thats it.
Anyways I laugh on the "rig" stuff. Not Mexican myself. Might as well say the US government is paying all teams to lose to team USA. Actually that may be possible so I may think like this if they do win the Gold Cup ;p
It was a penalty IMO, the push doesn't need to throw him outside the pitch, it was enough to unbalance him.
Fair call IMO.
The call against Holland was fair too, so #sierapenal to both plays.
Mexico needs to get their shit together upfront, when teams play defense all game you have to take the few chances you get.
Fair call IMO.
The call against Holland was fair too, so #sierapenal to both plays.
Mexico needs to get their shit together upfront, when teams play defense all game you have to take the few chances you get.
M1ch04c4n0
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I have heard a couple of commentators call it legitimate too. As you said, it just need to get the player out of balance. I actually yelled "Penalty, referee!" when it happened (yes, I let my self got carried on).
Now, let's not forget which team Peralta plays for.
It's the yellow chickens
What does that even mean? A foul is a foul even at the 121th minute in a quarter final match.
lol twelve replies total
You keep repeating that Mexico "deserved" to win. No such thing. Games are decided in moments, and the team that happens to create more chances or dominate possession doesn't "deserve" to win. That's a ridiculous sentiment even before considering the nature of tactics. Mexico never managed to overcome Costa Rica's defense, didn't get a single legitimate goal, and a blatant dive + a horrible call decided the game in their favor.
It should have gone to penalties. But whatever, this kind of thing happens all too often.
I want to see the US wreck Mexico in the final.
Skellig Gra
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Neither team "deserved" to win. Mexico might have been more aggressive offensively but their defenders were incredibly cynical closer to the end. Just grabbing guys who flat out beat them repeatedly. There were 11 yellow cards in this match and should have been more.
Okay, Mexico didn't deserve to win. They won. Next? Lousy penalty called? The team that attacks more has a greater chance of getting lousy penalty calls. Costa Rica pushed their luck by playing for PKs with 75 minutes to go and their luck ran out.
So much salt.
Alebrije
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Regulus Tera
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@PolancoESA
Yasser Corona causa baja de Selección Nacional de México por lesión a los meniscos. No puede ser reemplazado
ANOTHER ONE? JESUS FUCK
Yasser Corona causa baja de Selección Nacional de México por lesión a los meniscos. No puede ser reemplazado
ANOTHER ONE? JESUS FUCK
No habla espanol.
Grover Cleveland
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It looks like Yasser Corona tore his meniscus and is out of the tournament. He won't be replaced?
Regulus Tera
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Replacements could only be done after the group stage ended.
Seriously though, Mexico's luck with injuries this summer is mind-boggling.
Seriously though, Mexico's luck with injuries this summer is mind-boggling.
Ah, that's a real bummer. I believe you can only replace guys after the group stage right?
CMojicaAce
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M1ch04c4n0
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Ingado! Aunque sea que les den Calcetose!
Seriously, did these guy don't warm up? Is the physical trainer a friend of Herrera, or a relative of Azcarraga?
I'm guessing he's the guy the US brought to the last World Cup.
sneakypete
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..USA USA USA
To be fair it's a USA match followed by a Mexico match.
No other city got that benefit in terms of ticket sales.
True, didn't think about that. Guess we will have to see how the stands look during the US match.
smokeandmirrors
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Glad sunday is sold out. Hopefully we can win tonight.
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US tends to match up well against Jamaica. Panama has played Mexico tough for over a cycle now.
But Mexico and Panama are playing on 2 days rest after both their games went to AET. Mexico played when it was cooler and are a deeper team. If Perez had scored at the end of regulation I might have been tempted to pick Panama but I think they will tire and Mexico will pull away.
So barring some shit defending (which is possible) I see a US v. Mexico final.
But Mexico and Panama are playing on 2 days rest after both their games went to AET. Mexico played when it was cooler and are a deeper team. If Perez had scored at the end of regulation I might have been tempted to pick Panama but I think they will tire and Mexico will pull away.
So barring some shit defending (which is possible) I see a US v. Mexico final.
sneakypete
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Every bar here is fucking packed.
Frustrated_Grunt
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Yeah it sucks. Probably won't be able to watch since my package only comes with FS1.
FS seriously hates Mexico. It's been like that like every game for them. ESPN would be happy to have them though.
American Eskimo
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I guess they figure youd be crazy to watch it on their little cable joint when Univision is carrying
Are you serious? They can't put a semifinal that includes mexico on a real channel? Guess it's back to trusty Univision.
That's rad.
Nascar Truck races are just too important.
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