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[B-Dubs]

Just need a tie vs Paraguay and we're through most likwly

That should be more than enough so long as Paraguay doesn't surprise anyone tonight.

I hope Colombia gets rekt

No no, they should win. Makes our path through a bit easier. So long as they go undefeated we go through with almost any result at this point. Short of actually losing to Paraguay nothing would eliminate us.

 

[xVaalbarAx]

Chicago will get up one day and realize the Cutler trade was a mistake.

I don't know what a quarterback is, I'm a Bears fan.

 

[Corronchilejano]

I hope Colombia gets rekt

I can't even remember when was the last time we lost against Paraguay, and against better teams than the one they have today.

Not saying it's impossible, but its just so... improbable.

 

[Mory Dunz]

Campbell wasn't playing the whole match. One of their key players got red carded last match and of course the big on their CL winning GK is injured

Maybe Campbell shouldn't have showed off while down and gotten subbed off

Spoiler

 

[talisayNon]

Kilns damn subs for Windows beckerman and zusi. Fucking amazing coach

 

[Tagyhag]

Noooo, now Klinsmann stays. ;~;

 

[mreddie]

I don't know what a quarterback is, I'm a Bears fan.

 

[Tarkus]

That should be more than enough so long as Paraguay doesn't surprise anyone tonight.



No no, they should win. Makes our path through a bit easier. So long as they go undefeated we go through with almost any result at this point. Short of actually losing to Paraguay nothing would eliminate us.

It's a personal thing

 

[Niks]

Looks like James is starting.

I can't even remember when was the last time we lost against Paraguay, and against better teams than the one they have today.

Not saying it's impossible, but its just so... improbable.

If Paraguay plays defensively, they could hurt Colombia on the counter. Worked against Argentina last game they played?

 

[Unknown Soldier]

I hope Colombia gets rekt

Nobody in this group is wrecking Colombia but someone might be able to pull out a tie. Then all we need to do is tie Paraguay and hope nobody puts up a 3-spot or more on someone else and we're through.

 

[StriKeVillain]

James with the start is a bit shocking.

I do hope Colombia thwacks Paraguay here. Although since I'm going to the COL - CRC game on Saturday I would welcome a tie just to squeeze a little drama in.

 

[KingSnake]

Well, I can't sleep so I guess I will watch also this one and be rekt in some hours, at work.

James with the start is a bit shocking.

Why? It was said that he might play after all.

 

[Corronchilejano]

Looks like James is starting.



If Paraguay plays defensively, they could hurt Colombia on the counter. Worked against Argentina last game they played?

It has literally never worked against Colombia. We're actually one of their matchups.

An interesting tidbit? Paraguay usually beats Brazil, and Brazil always beats Colombia... yet Paraguay usually loses by quite a bit against Colombia every single time.

EDIT: Also, we're playing the same team that playeda against the US. I don't know why James is there, I thought Pekerman would try something different. He only has this game (and the next one if we win) to experiment with the team.

 

[StriKeVillain]

Why?

Well, the report this morning was that he would sit out the game with a dislocated shoulder. Then Pekerman names him fit and ready for the starting 11 an hour ago.

 

[Unknown Soldier]

Can Paraguay pull off a tie with Colombia??

 

[B-Dubs]

Well, the report this morning was that he would sit out the game with a dislocated shoulder. Then Pekerman names him fit and ready for the starting 11 an hour ago.

If he comes out in a sling I am going to die.

 

[MegaSackman]

Congrats US, couldn't watch the match because I was out but I just saw the highlights. Between the first goal and the second there was a few missed clear chances, I wonder how you took all that live haha.

(The penalty was legit)

 

[mreddie]

Thought Soccer was done, nope.

 

[MegaSackman]

Guys, US should hope Colombia wins, for real.

 

[KingSnake]

edit: I'm wrong. If Paraguay wins today they need an equal.

 

[Unknown Soldier]

Guys, US should hope Colombia wins, for real.

Which outcome is better for the first knockout match, winning the group or finishing second?

 

[cruets]

Rooting for Colombia. Rather play a demoralized Paraguay

 

[B-Dubs]

It doesn't really matter unless Paraguay beats Colombia by more than 2 goals. Otherwise Paraguay needs to win against US to go through.

If they beat Colombia and then tie us then they're through. From there we'd be counting on CR to beat Colombia. A tie or loss by Paraguay in this game would be the best result for us.

Which outcome is better for the first knockout match, winning the group or finishing second?

Probably winning, but unless we're 100% sure we'll beat Paraguay I'd rather not risk it.

 

[Skellig Gra]

Which outcome is better for the first knockout match, winning the group or finishing second?

IMO second. We would avoid Argentina assuming all goes as planned.

 

[B-Dubs]

IMO second. We would avoid Argentina assuming all goes as planned.

Wouldn't we be dealing with Brazil if we came in second?

 

[MegaSackman]

Which outcome is better for the first knockout match, winning the group or finishing second?

I think you should forget first place and think exclusively in passing to quarters.
A win by Colombia or a tie is the best option since you'll have two 2/3 good results against Paraguay.
Colombia losing means trouble since you'll have to win the last match.

 

[Unknown Soldier]

IMO second. We would avoid Argentina assuming all goes as planned.

Ah I see. Well I don't see the Argies failing at winning their group, so I guess we should go for second? I guess I'll root for Colombia then.

I wish I could have an ad-blocker for TV so I could filter out this stupid Sprint ad with the whistle that goes on forever. If Sprint's goal was to make me actively hate them with this ad, they have succeeded in dramatic fashion.

 

[R10Neymarfan]

Wouldn't we be dealing with Brazil if we came in second?

Brazil is weaker. Argentina has Messi

 

[Skellig Gra]

Wouldn't we be dealing with Brazil if we came in second?

Maybe but Argentina is much better at this point.

 

[B-Dubs]

Maybe but Argentina is much better at this point.

True, but I do remember the last time we faced Brazil and it was a shitshow.

 

[Tagyhag]

Which outcome is better for the first knockout match, winning the group or finishing second?

More than likely, Brazil will be the winner of Group B. Peru would be a better match up for the US so if that all goes to plan, US would do better as the winner of the group.

 

[Unknown Soldier]

I feel like if they're going to do this "Map of the Americas" bit, they could at least give some meaningful tidbits of information about the countries.

 

[StriKeVillain]

So USA fans want COL to win here. Gives them the best chance to advance.

 

[Skellig Gra]

More than likely, Brazil will be the winner of Group B. Peru would be a better match up for the US so if that all goes to plan, US would do better as the winner of the group.

Have to disagree. That path is Peru and Argentina instead of Mexico and Brazil probably.

 

[Unknown Soldier]

It's pretty awesome when they play the right national anthem amirite guys

edit:

The Rose Bowl seats over 90,000 and that stadium looks mostly full. There's a LOT of people there right now, mostly Colombia fans it seems

 

[Tarkus]

Did that chick in the stands have a mound of pit hair?

 

[v1lla21]

So why didn't Osvaldo Martinez go play with Paraguay?

 

[smokeandmirrors]

True, but I do remember the last time we faced Brazil and it was a shitshow.

No Neymar this time tho lol

 

[KingSnake]

Perfect delivery, training ground goal.

 

[StriKeVillain]

Damn. Nice header from Bacca.

 

[Mestizo]

dat headshot, poor gk, it was unexpected

 

[Oveja Negra]

Nice goal

 

[Corronchilejano]

dat headshot, poor gk, it was unexpected

Paraguayan defense leaves a lot to be desired in the air.

 

[Mory Dunz]

I'd rather face argentina than Brazil.

argentina is better, but brazil owns us. No matter what. They just do.
Argentina would own us too but we have a 1% chance of winning as opposed to 0.

 

[Regulus Tera]

Todos con Paraguay in the last match

 

[R10Neymarfan]

It feels like the frame rate takes a dive with that one camera angle

 

[StriKeVillain]

It feels like the frame rate takes a dive with that one camera angle

Absolutely. Thing is totally compromised.

 

[Unknown Soldier]

Villar fears nothing. Not James, not another player's head, nothing.

That looks like it really hurt for both guys.

It feels like the frame rate takes a dive with that one camera angle

They need to upgrade their video card, I hear Nvidia has this new one out

 

[Corronchilejano]

That was one nasty crash.

 

[v1lla21]

My head hurts

Did that little shit just dab? Lol