US vs Spain soccer (spoilers) - Now BRA vs RSA live
 

Anybody else watching this match? The US is looking surprisingly decent so far.

must...avoid...thread.

have game dvr-ing at home. thought about skipping out of work and hitting a bar, but decided against that.

Thanks fellas! Being stuck behind a desk, and then seeing a Braves game tonight, I need this (along with ESPN Gamecast and Twitter).

I can't watch (I'm at work) but will follow along as you guys post updates.

The US is pressing a bit and trying to force too many balls. Oddly Donovan seems to be losing possession way too cheaply. Still, the sides look even at the moment.

The US is off to a good start, Dempsey came close a few minutes ago.

He's had a couple of decent touches so far.

Nice counter attack by Donovan.

That was a fantastic goal by the US.

woot?

WOO!!! GOAL!!!!!!!!!!

Wow.

Jozy <3

Please please please don't let up and play defensive now.

What a start by our team. Considering Spains defense that goal should give us something truly positive to build on from this tournament.

Spain almost leveled the match right there

off of a ridiculous no-call

Holy crap... USA is up?! WOW!

Damn, almost 2-0! So close!

Spain forgot what it was like to play a decent team after their pathetically easy group.

I'm just following a bit on ESPN's website... Would be funny if Spain lost to the U.S. so I'm kinda rooting for that. :)

Did Donovan really get an elbow to the face?

It would be one hell of an upset.

Bocanegra got lucky there.

Halftime. Surprising result so far. Altidore has been looking pretty good all tournament.

The hot rumor is that Fulham is looking at loaning Altidore for the year, because he might have trouble breaking into the first team this year.. would be really nice. (Don't think Altidore will get a warm welcome in Spain after that goal ;))

Spain is always in your face, on every inch of the pitch. Gonna have to make some better passes out of their own end. Besides that, great match to watch! It's been a while since I've watched a game that didn't result in severe nausea, so this has been a pleasant surprise. 45 and change to go. Do it!

Good stuff in the first half, after the break we need to be more calm in possession and quit hitting so many long balls out of defense.

Altidore is beasting his Villarreal teammate Capdevilla.

What you advocate is exactly NOT what the US is doing. They really need to gain some confidence and patience.

Playing to not lose almost never works.

% beg you guys to point me towards an online recording of this game later if anyone sees one. I am not home to watch the game, so sad about this.

USA can't, and shouldn't, play a patient game. They aren't technically skilled enough to do that against top national squads. Much better suited to a high energy, physical game.

If you have ESPN 360 you should be able to replay it there. If not your best bet may be looking for a torrent of it.

We play a lot better with two strikers. 4-3-3 and 4-2-3-1 hadn't worked out and I'm glad Bradley made the switch against Egypt and kept it for today.

Some key blocks from our defenders are helping Howard, who's still had to make some key saves.

If the US ends up winning, it will be on ESPN Classic multiple times in the coming days.

Except now they are just playing long balls and giving up possession. They need to be patient enough to keep possession and not just keep letting Spain tee up the shots.

And exile Donavon while they're at it.

Dempsey 2-0 fuck yeah

GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL DEMPSEYYYYYY HOLY FUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

omfg f the haters

HOLY SHIT!!!!!!!!!!!! 2-0!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!

Is that game?

Holy crap we scored again...:popcorn:

Unbelievable!

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeet.

Somebody check on Icy, I'm worried

Damn I'm so glad I woke up for this. I almost just went back to sleep.

I'm very surprised Donovan didn't take the shot on the second goal. That extra pass through traffic really doesn't help. Spain misplayed the ball which is the reason we scored.

The vuvuzelas are still terrible, though.