Big Turk Posted December 3, 2022 Posted December 3, 2022 Pulisic with a glorious chance one on one with the keeper...how did he not do better with that?? 8 hours ago, LeGOATski said: Meh... she's a 6 Are you saying you would turn down an invite back to her room if you met her at the bar since you could "do better"? Quote
stevestojan Posted December 3, 2022 Posted December 3, 2022 I woke up early for this? Come on boys! Quote
Big Turk Posted December 3, 2022 Posted December 3, 2022 Beautiful counter by Netherlands forr the opening goal against the run of play. That Pulisic miss looking larger now. Quote
stevestojan Posted December 3, 2022 Posted December 3, 2022 Sometimes it seems - to this very casual soccer fan - that they frequently try one too many passes. If it was a hockey game, I’d be yelling SHOOOOOT!! Quote
Big Turk Posted December 3, 2022 Posted December 3, 2022 (edited) Once again...USA looking dangerous until they get near or inside the 18 yard box and then lose possession with a bad pass or cross without even getting a shot off. Spacing seems off...too many players too close together bringing more defenders near them leaving no space to work. As my Dad used to tell me while watching my games when I was 8 or 9, they look like a bunch of grapes. They need to be better there. This isn't going to get it done against the Netherlands who are patiently waiting for counterattack opportunities to use the USA's aggression against them. Edited December 3, 2022 by Big Turk 1 1 Quote
gobills404 Posted December 3, 2022 Posted December 3, 2022 2 minutes ago, Big Turk said: Once again...USA looking dangerous until they get near or inside the 18 yard box and then lose possession with a bad pass or cross without even getting a shot off. Spacing seems off...too many players too close together bringing more defenders near them leaving no space to work. They need to be better there. This isn't going to get it done against the Netherlands who are patiently waiting for counterattack opportunities to use the USA's aggression against them. Seems like that final pass or cross into the box is always poor, and when it isn’t poor they also just can’t finish their chances Quote
Big Turk Posted December 3, 2022 Posted December 3, 2022 18 minutes ago, gobills404 said: Seems like that final pass or cross into the box is always poor, and when it isn’t poor they also just can’t finish their chances Or shoot it right into the defender. Pulisic again with a terrible pass to Adams that forces him out of the box into no man's land. USA has controlled play, they just can't finish. Looking dangeorus until they get into the 18 yard box. Frustrating to watch. Quote
Big Turk Posted December 3, 2022 Posted December 3, 2022 (edited) Unacceptable to concede a second goal like that with under a minute left in the half. They have been the better, more dangerous team but find themselves down 2-0 due to lack of finish and poor spacing on the attack leading to no real opportunities. Netherlands burying their chances. Pulisic miss was bad standing one on one with the keeper. Edited December 3, 2022 by Big Turk Quote
stevestojan Posted December 3, 2022 Posted December 3, 2022 Well that sucked. Maybe next year? Or four? Quote
BritBill Posted December 5, 2022 Posted December 5, 2022 France v England next up. Interesting as it'll be the first time either side has played against a team who knows how to kick a ball so far this tournament. Quote
Dr. Who Posted December 5, 2022 Posted December 5, 2022 46 minutes ago, BritBill said: France v England next up. Interesting as it'll be the first time either side has played against a team who knows how to kick a ball so far this tournament. As with every World Cup, by the time you get to the Quarterfinals, all the exotic stories go away and it's the usual suspects. The Netherlands and Argentina, France and England. It will be Brazil and either Croatia or Japan (there's your remaining bit of colorful nuance.) Then probably Spain and Portugal. The best Euros and the best of S. America. Quote
Jon in Pasadena Posted December 5, 2022 Posted December 5, 2022 (edited) Japan and Croatia are very well matched. This one could come down to a PK shootout. Edited December 5, 2022 by Jon in Pasadena Quote
Cygnus99 Posted December 6, 2022 Posted December 6, 2022 Spain Lost To Morocco. Morocco looking really good this year 1 Quote
DrW Posted December 6, 2022 Posted December 6, 2022 (edited) 4 hours ago, Cygnus99 said: Spain Lost To Morocco. Morocco looking really good this year One of the commentators described the Spanish style of soccer aptly as "death by a thousand passes". However, it was embarrassing how inept they were at converting penalties. Their coach had even personally selected the first three penalty-takers because he trusted them most. Edited December 6, 2022 by DrW Quote
Dr. Who Posted December 6, 2022 Posted December 6, 2022 19 minutes ago, DrW said: One of the commentators described the Spanish style of soccer aptly as "death by a thousand passes". However, it was embarrassing how inept they were at converting penalties. Their coach had even personally selected the first three penalty-takers because he trusted them most. Spanish game was very annoying. I'm glad they're gone. Quote
LewPort71 Posted December 9, 2022 Posted December 9, 2022 Friday Dec 9. Croatia vs Brazil at 10:00 AM Netherlands vs Argentina at 2:00 PM. I'll pick Croatia (upset special) and Argentina. Quote
Logic Posted December 9, 2022 Author Posted December 9, 2022 Croatia. PKs. Again. World Cup Champion betting favorites Brazil are out. Incredible. 2 2 Quote
Bray Wyatt Posted December 9, 2022 Posted December 9, 2022 1 hour ago, Logic said: Croatia. PKs. Again. World Cup Champion betting favorites Brazil are out. Incredible. Choke job by Brazil, take the lead in extra time and lose Quote
ExiledInIllinois Posted December 9, 2022 Posted December 9, 2022 Argentina🇦🇷 looks to be choking? Quote
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