World Cup 2014

NoJusticeNoPeace · Jun 25, 2014

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ACamp1900 · Jun 25, 2014

johnnycando said:
Which would yield what result?

A Ghana advancement? Even though we won head-to-head?

We advance but the final minutes would be high stress because one Germany strike there and I believe we are done

NoJusticeNoPeace · Jun 25, 2014

I can't imagine being relaxed at any time tomorrow until I see Portugal up 1 with 10 minutes left. We're not going to get blown out, but Ghana could still mess shit up. Portugal being up 1 would almost certainly lock us into playing Belgium on Tuesday.

greyhammer90 · Jun 25, 2014

So basically:

If we win: We're in.

If we tie: We're in.

If we lose, and they tie: we're in.

If we lose by one, and Ghana only wins by one: We're in.

If we lose by one, and Portugal only wins by four: We're in.

Fun stuff. Fucking Bradley.

gkIrish · Jun 25, 2014

ACamp1900 said:
We advance but the final minutes would be high stress because one Germany strike there and I believe we are done

Yup I firmly believe the futbol gods are going to make us sweat this out. I think Ghana controls the other game while Germany gets ahead early or ties it late making us piss our pants at least once.

NoJusticeNoPeace · Jun 25, 2014

Ghana and Portugal both look like disasters now. Ghana talked about forfeiting, and Ronaldo is calling Portugal an average team. I wouldn't be surprised if both games are nil-nil or 1-1 draws.

johnnycando · Jun 25, 2014

I was so about to fake being sick to watch these games tomorrow. -but- I think it'd be best if I skipped them.

ACamp1900 · Jun 25, 2014

I still think Portugal surprises tomorrow...

gkIrish · Jun 25, 2014

I have a strong feeling the Ghana Portugal game will play out like this:

1. Portugal has to be extremely aggressive tomorrow so I think Ghana will get ahead early on a counter attack.
2. Ghana scores again as Portugal becomes even more desperate. 2-0 at half.
3. Ghana entrenches themselves on defense and gets to around the 75th minute before giving up a goal. 2-1 Ghana.
4. Ghana scores again late as Portugal gives up along with Captain Cristiano. 3-1 final.

gkIrish · Jun 25, 2014

Title2114 said:
Ghana and Portugal both look like disasters now. Ghana talked about forfeiting, and Ronaldo is calling Portugal an average team. I wouldn't be surprised if both games are nil-nil or 1-1 draws.

When? Why?

NoJusticeNoPeace · Jun 25, 2014

We have advanced while not winning the last game twice. In 2002 we lost to Poland but South Korea knocked off Portugal, and in 1994 we lost to Romania but the fact that there were only 24 teams in that World Cup helped us move on.

We might need a 3rd time of great luck.

johnnycando · Jun 25, 2014

gkIrish said:
I have a strong feeling the Ghana Portugal game will play out like this:

1. Portugal has to be extremely aggressive tomorrow so I think Ghana will get ahead early on a counter attack.
2. Ghana scores again as Portugal becomes even more desperate. 2-0 at half.
3. Ghana entrenches themselves on defense and gets to around the 75th minute before giving up a goal. 2-1 Ghana.
4. Ghana scores again late as Portugal gives up along with Captain Cristiano. 3-1 final.

Which would be a likely plane ticket home for the USA.

NoJusticeNoPeace · Jun 25, 2014

gkIrish said:
When? Why?

They weren't getting the bonuses they were promised.

Black Stars Threaten to Boycott Match Against Portugal Over Delayed Monies - Ghanacelebrities.com

STLDomer · Jun 25, 2014

gkIrish said:
When? Why?

Players hadn't gotten their money. Their president even called to make sure they were playing. 3 million dollars in cash was sent to Brazil for the players today.

gkIrish · Jun 25, 2014

johnnycando said:
Which would be a likely plane ticket home for the USA.

Maybe. I think we play well enough tomorrow for a tie. I think the first half is going to be extremely boring because both teams will play safe to get to the half. Then depending on the Ghana score you might see the game open up a bit. If Portugal is up a goal or two I think both teams play to win and we might lose by a couple goals. If Ghana is up or tied at half I think our game ends 0-0 or 1-1. Just my gut feeling.

Cackalacky · Jun 26, 2014

Muntari and Boateng have been dismissed from the team.

Irish Insanity · Jun 26, 2014

Today is the day

#Murica

NDohio · Jun 26, 2014

Cackalacky said:
Muntari and Boateng have been dismissed from the team.

That's big news.

Cackalacky · Jun 26, 2014

NDohio said:
That's big news.

I hope so. This, plus the not getting paid thing, hopefully will be a big distraction. My fear is that Portugal lays an egg allowing Ghana to win by more than 2 goals.

gkIrish · Jun 26, 2014

Cackalacky said:
Muntari and Boateng have been dismissed from the team.

Wow that's good. But wasn't Muntari already out for this game for 2 yellows or am I mixing him up with someone else?

Corry · Jun 26, 2014

Best tweet I've seen so far:

REMINDER: The harder we beat Germany the more we have to help them rebuild.

LOL

Cackalacky · Jun 26, 2014

gkIrish said:
Wow that's good. But wasn't Muntari already out for this game for 2 yellows or am I mixing him up with someone else?

I dont know exactly about Muntari but he is probably their best senior player. Boateng was subbed in late in their first game and subbed out early in their second... so.....

Cackalacky · Jun 26, 2014

i am sure you guys have seen this by now but it is already showing up on office doors here lol

Cackalacky · Jun 26, 2014

So lets talk some USA Lineup and tactics.

I say we line up like we did against Portugal starting out. I think Bedoya could be dropped in favor of Wondo though. I like having Dempsey and Wondo up front in a 4-4-2 against Germany's back line.

Irish Insanity · Jun 26, 2014

If I steam this game on my phone, what kind of data usage can I expect from it?

gkIrish · Jun 26, 2014

Irish Insanity said:
If I steam this game on my phone, what kind of data usage can I expect from it?

A lot. If there's a wifi network you can connect to instead of using data that would be best.

Cackalacky said:
So lets talk some USA Lineup and tactics.

I say we line up like we did against Portugal starting out. I think Bedoya could be dropped in favor of Wondo though. I like having Dempsey and Wondo up front in a 4-4-2 against Germany's back line.

Completely agree

notredomer23 · Jun 26, 2014

Cackalacky said:
So lets talk some USA Lineup and tactics.

I say we line up like we did against Portugal starting out. I think Bedoya could be dropped in favor of Wondo though. I like having Dempsey and Wondo up front in a 4-4-2 against Germany's back line.

This. Wondo on for 60, then sub in Yedlin. Yedlin will blow by that slow, tired German defense.

Wondo is a poacher. Crosses from Zusi always seem to find his head.

Irish Insanity · Jun 26, 2014

gkIrish said:
A lot. If there's a wifi network you can connect to instead of using data that would be best

Unfortunately I won't. So I'm left with the radio, if it comes in, or my phone to stream. I do have roughly 4.5-5 gigs to waste.

notredomer23 · Jun 26, 2014

Irish Insanity said:
Unfortunately I won't. So I'm left with the radio, if it comes in, or my phone to stream. I do have roughly 4.5-5 gigs to waste.

Do it for your country. Merica.

Cackalacky · Jun 26, 2014

Irish Insanity said:
Unfortunately I won't. So I'm left with the radio, if it comes in, or my phone to stream. I do have roughly 4.5-5 gigs to waste.

notredomer23 said:
Do it for your country. Merica.

You should be fine with 5 gigs. Not saying you will have much left for the rest of your billing cycle though. But yeah... Merica.

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