*World Cup Game Discussion Thread* (SPOILERS) - Page 22

ISiddiqui · 06-17-2006, 01:29 PM

Hell, I'm sure South Africa is far more prepared than Athens was for the 04 Summer Olympics, 4 years prior.

Young Drachma · 06-17-2006, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Critch

Rumor I heard was that South Africa won't be ready and Brazil is the backup plan.

Officially South Africa is more prepared than Germany was 4 years ago, so probably just a rumor. FIFA won't withdraw from South Africa unless they absolutely have to, that would be admitting they made a mistake and FIFA don't do that.

South Africa will be ready. The only continent not to host a World Cup will not blow its chance and 2010 isn't exactly next week or anything. The only real issue is going to be security and also, upgrading the nation's digital TV infrastructure to broadcast it.

But that'll happen.

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http://www.southafrica.info/2010/ - Official RSA World Cup Site
http://mg.co.za/ - Mail & Guardian, a South African newspaper

Young Drachma · 06-17-2006, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ISiddiqui

Hell, I'm sure South Africa is far more prepared than Athens was for the 04 Summer Olympics, 4 years prior.

South Africa's GDP is double that of Greece, FWIW. Their GDP per capita is half (South Africa's) but also has 4 times the population.

And the budget for South Africa's World Cup is US$2bn, the largest in FIFA history.

MrBigglesworth · 06-17-2006, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by kingfc22

We would have to beat Ghana like 6-0 or something around there to advance.

Let's assume we lose by one goal to Italy. That puts us as -4, Ghana at +1, and Czech at +1. So we would need a 3 goal victory over Ghana and a 3 goal victory for Italy over Czech. That's unlikely, but not as bad as 6-0.

MJ4H · 06-17-2006, 01:40 PM

Here's a fun one from another site I frequent. A british guy that insists on constantly talking about the English side just said:

"peter crouch is one inch taller than matthew jordan the basketball legend"

I've been giggling ever since.

moriarty · 06-17-2006, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sovereignstar

ESPN just did a little piece on Dempsey. What's his game like (strengths/weaknesses)? What does he bring to the team?

In a nutshell he's an attacking midfielder, who plays pretty good in space usually out wide on the right. He's pretty good on the ball (not sure his moves will work against Italy though) and capable of getting his shot off. Edit - I should add as a strength, he's young and almost sure to inject some enthusiasm into our lackluster team.

His weakness is defense. He often fails to get back and even when he does, he's not exactly known as a strong back tackler. He's also young and inexperienced at the WC level, so it's a bit of an unknown how he'll perform under the pressure.

In general, if you're going for goals/offense you put him in. If you're worried about giving up goals, you leave him out.

saldana · 06-17-2006, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Critch

Rumor I heard was that South Africa won't be ready and Brazil is the backup plan.

Officially South Africa is more prepared than Germany was 4 years ago, so probably just a rumor. FIFA won't withdraw from South Africa unless they absolutely have to, that would be admitting they made a mistake and FIFA don't do that.

i think it is alot easier to be ready for a world cup than an olympics..the biggest issues should be stadiums (which are most likely already there) and hotels for all the fans, plus roadways to get people around. im sure SA will be ready

kingfc22 · 06-17-2006, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattJones4Heisman

Here's a fun one from another site I frequent. A british guy that insists on constantly talking about the English side just said:

"peter crouch is one inch taller than matthew jordan the basketball legend"

I've been giggling ever since.

ROFL

kingfc22 · 06-17-2006, 01:52 PM

Final score: 1-0 US

*crosses fingers*

Dunleavy · 06-17-2006, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saldana

i think it is alot easier to be ready for a world cup than an olympics..the biggest issues should be stadiums (which are most likely already there) and hotels for all the fans, plus roadways to get people around. im sure SA will be ready

Germany spent over a BILLION euro's on it's 12 stadiums, South Africa is planning on spending a fraction of a fraction (of a fraction) of that so it might (will) not match Germany in class, but it was getting about time for Africa to host, and as always should be a great atmosphere

kingfc22 · 06-17-2006, 01:56 PM

whoa! wtf was that!

kingfc22 · 06-17-2006, 01:56 PM

I didn't need to see that before a world cup game. In HD no less.

Eaglesfan27 · 06-17-2006, 01:56 PM

My reaction exactly. You think the TV producers would realize we DON'T want to see that.

sterlingice · 06-17-2006, 01:57 PM

We should open up the hattie chat room on IRC for a little USA team watch party

SI

Eaglesfan27 · 06-17-2006, 01:57 PM

Not a Dola -

That was one time I really regret watching this in HDTV

Easy Mac · 06-17-2006, 01:57 PM

I think I would give my first born to be in that stadium right now.

Dunleavy · 06-17-2006, 01:59 PM

where's Eddie Johnson and O'Brien?

kingfc22 · 06-17-2006, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dunleavy

where's Eddie Johnson and O'Brien?

On the bench.

Critch · 06-17-2006, 02:00 PM

If the World Cup was decided on National Anthems, Italy would win every time.

kingfc22 · 06-17-2006, 02:00 PM

I hope we come out with some purpose today.

jbmagic · 06-17-2006, 02:00 PM

What tactic does US and Italy use?

Easy Mac · 06-17-2006, 02:01 PM

US team looks insanely nervous right now. Ugly touches in the first minute.

kingfc22 · 06-17-2006, 02:02 PM

Dolo has no chance in the air against the Italian front line.

Dunleavy · 06-17-2006, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingfc22

On the bench.

i wasn't asking literally where they were

MIJB#19 · 06-17-2006, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dunleavy

where's Eddie Johnson and O'Brien?

I heard O'Brien was hurt.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbmagic

What tactic does US and Italy use?

Try to score first and after that use 8 guys to build a wall around their penalty area.

kingfc22 · 06-17-2006, 02:05 PM

That works.

Eaglesfan27 · 06-17-2006, 02:05 PM

I don't think Totti deserved that card, but I'm happy to see him get it.

Dunleavy · 06-17-2006, 02:07 PM

atleast it's still 0-0

MrBug708 · 06-17-2006, 02:07 PM

We arent gonna see Onegi (or however you spell his name) in the next game Im afraid

Critch · 06-17-2006, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

I don't think Totti deserved that card, but I'm happy to see him get it.

Nope, if Totti deserved it then Bocanegra deserved one too.

But Totti does have the previous record

MIJB#19 · 06-17-2006, 02:08 PM

Diver! Yellow card!

kingfc22 · 06-17-2006, 02:09 PM

Looks like we settled down a bit. Which is a very good thing.

kingfc22 · 06-17-2006, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MIJB#19

Diver! Yellow card!

Hey Euro, this is a US fans only posting time slot.

sterlingice · 06-17-2006, 02:12 PM

After that Czech-Ghana match, this is like watching paint dry...

SI

sovereignstar · 06-17-2006, 02:12 PM

If it's so huge to score first, why not have Johnson play the 1st half instead of the 2nd half?

Dunleavy · 06-17-2006, 02:12 PM

US is REALLY attacking on the right, 3 and 4 players almost in each others way

MIJB#19 · 06-17-2006, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingfc22

Hey Euro, this is a US fans only posting time slot.

U-S-A! U-S-A!

AlexB · 06-17-2006, 02:13 PM

The referee has started REALLY badly in this game - a number of wrong decisions both ways already

Dunleavy · 06-17-2006, 02:13 PM

ahhhhhhhhhhhhh

Easy Mac · 06-17-2006, 02:13 PM

Watching the Italians is like watching girls on prom night. As soon as they get within 20 feet of the balls they're already thinking about going down.

kingfc22 · 06-17-2006, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jari Rantanen's Shorts

The referee has started REALLY badly in this game - a number of wrong decisions both ways already

Maybe he was watching the Czech/Ghana match and learned some things.

sovereignstar · 06-17-2006, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MIJB#19

Diver! Yellow card!

How's the weather in Maslius?

Easy Mac · 06-17-2006, 02:14 PM

Foul outside the box for the US!!!

MIJB#19 · 06-17-2006, 02:14 PM

Any free kick specialist on the USA team?

kingfc22 · 06-17-2006, 02:14 PM

Convey looks a lot better than he did against CR.

kingfc22 · 06-17-2006, 02:15 PM

No SHORT CORNER!!!

Easy Mac · 06-17-2006, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MIJB#19

Any free kick specialist on the USA team?

Clint Mathis

Easy Mac · 06-17-2006, 02:16 PM

FU ALL THE TIME!!

Dempsey baby.

sterlingice · 06-17-2006, 02:16 PM

Dang- too high

SI

Eaglesfan27 · 06-17-2006, 02:16 PM

Love our energy early. I just hope we don't fatigue too much later in the game. Man, Convey missed a key opportunity there.

06-17-2006, 01:29 PM	#1051
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06-17-2006, 01:40 PM	#1055
MJ4H Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hog Country	Here's a fun one from another site I frequent. A british guy that insists on constantly talking about the English side just said: "peter crouch is one inch taller than matthew jordan the basketball legend" I've been giggling ever since. __________________ My YouTube channel My Twitch channel My Sharona

06-17-2006, 01:52 PM	#1059
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06-17-2006, 01:56 PM	#1061
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	whoa! wtf was that! __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

06-17-2006, 01:56 PM	#1062
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	I didn't need to see that before a world cup game. In HD no less. __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal Last edited by kingfc22 : 06-17-2006 at 01:57 PM.

06-17-2006, 01:56 PM	#1063
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	My reaction exactly. You think the TV producers would realize we DON'T want to see that. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

06-17-2006, 01:57 PM	#1064
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	We should open up the hattie chat room on IRC for a little USA team watch party SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

06-17-2006, 01:57 PM	#1065
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	Not a Dola - That was one time I really regret watching this in HDTV __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen. Last edited by Eaglesfan27 : 06-17-2006 at 01:58 PM.

06-17-2006, 01:57 PM	#1066
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	I think I would give my first born to be in that stadium right now.

06-17-2006, 01:59 PM	#1067
Dunleavy High School JV Join Date: Sep 2004	where's Eddie Johnson and O'Brien?

06-17-2006, 02:00 PM	#1069
Critch lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Herndon, VA	If the World Cup was decided on National Anthems, Italy would win every time.

06-17-2006, 02:00 PM	#1070
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	I hope we come out with some purpose today. __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

06-17-2006, 02:00 PM	#1071
jbmagic Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2004	What tactic does US and Italy use?

06-17-2006, 02:01 PM	#1072
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	US team looks insanely nervous right now. Ugly touches in the first minute.

06-17-2006, 02:02 PM	#1073
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	Dolo has no chance in the air against the Italian front line. __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

06-17-2006, 02:05 PM	#1076
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	That works. __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

06-17-2006, 02:05 PM	#1077
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	I don't think Totti deserved that card, but I'm happy to see him get it. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

06-17-2006, 02:07 PM	#1078
Dunleavy High School JV Join Date: Sep 2004	atleast it's still 0-0

06-17-2006, 02:07 PM	#1079
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	We arent gonna see Onegi (or however you spell his name) in the next game Im afraid

06-17-2006, 02:08 PM	#1081
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06-17-2006, 02:09 PM	#1082
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	Looks like we settled down a bit. Which is a very good thing. __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

06-17-2006, 02:12 PM	#1084
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	After that Czech-Ghana match, this is like watching paint dry... SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

06-17-2006, 02:12 PM	#1085
sovereignstar Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2004	If it's so huge to score first, why not have Johnson play the 1st half instead of the 2nd half?

06-17-2006, 02:12 PM	#1086
Dunleavy High School JV Join Date: Sep 2004	US is REALLY attacking on the right, 3 and 4 players almost in each others way

06-17-2006, 02:13 PM	#1088
AlexB Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Newbury, England	The referee has started REALLY badly in this game - a number of wrong decisions both ways already __________________ 'A song is a beautiful lie', Idlewild, Self Healer. When you're smiling, the whole world smiles with you. Sports!

06-17-2006, 02:13 PM	#1089
Dunleavy High School JV Join Date: Sep 2004	ahhhhhhhhhhhhh

06-17-2006, 02:13 PM	#1090
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	Watching the Italians is like watching girls on prom night. As soon as they get within 20 feet of the balls they're already thinking about going down.

06-17-2006, 02:14 PM	#1093
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	Foul outside the box for the US!!!

06-17-2006, 02:14 PM	#1094
MIJB#19 Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Maassluis, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands	Any free kick specialist on the USA team? __________________ * 2005 Golden Scribe winner for best FOF Dynasty about IHOF's Maassluis Merchantmen * Former GM of GEFL's Houston Oilers and WOOF's Curacao Cocktail

06-17-2006, 02:14 PM	#1095
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	Convey looks a lot better than he did against CR. __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

06-17-2006, 02:15 PM	#1096
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	No SHORT CORNER!!! __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

06-17-2006, 02:16 PM	#1098
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	FU ALL THE TIME!! Dempsey baby.

06-17-2006, 02:16 PM	#1099
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Dang- too high SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

06-17-2006, 02:16 PM	#1100
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