The Official World Cup Thread

[AubCubFan]

That was a great match by TnT. They really played exceptional defense, and did a great job considering the coach, controversy, playing a man down, etc...

 

However, I know a tie is great in soccer, especially tournament play. But I cant be happy over a tie. A tie is like kissing your sister. But, they played a terrific match, and I'm glad they did well.

 

Don't think of it as a tie. Think of it as getting a point.

 

Good point, but its still a tie. They should all have to kiss their sisters.

When I used to coach tournament ball, I wasnt happy with a tie, but it was better than a loss, plus you get points.

[Outshined_One]

I'm not alone in saying that I can't watch soccer when the announcers are both American, am I? It's like they can't bring themselves to be genuinely excited about anything.

 

This is why I thoroughly enjoy Telemundo and Telefutura. :D

[AubCubFan]

I'm not alone in saying that I can't watch soccer when the announcers are both American, am I? It's like they can't bring themselves to be genuinely excited about anything.

 

This is why I thoroughly enjoy Telemundo and Telefutura. :D

 

I totally agree.

[Outshined_One]

Ivory Coast is running at will against Argentina in the opening minutes.

 

Let's see how they keep this up over the course of the game.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

whoa, I want to see a zoomed in shot of that post shot.

 

This analyst needs to figure out that he doesn't need to talk loudly into the microphone with every syllable. He's a cross between Vitale and Raftery.

[Jon]

I'm not alone in saying that I can't watch soccer when the announcers are both American, am I? It's like they can't bring themselves to be genuinely excited about anything.

 

This is why I thoroughly enjoy Telemundo and Telefutura. :D

Agreed, as well.

 

Wow, that ball looked over. I think they got robbed.

 

And congrats to T+T. Only saw the end, but that was big.

[Marco4]

That was a goal. Count yourselves lucky, Cote d'Ivoire. Now make the most of it.

[Outshined_One]

I can't bring myself to being upset over that call because I really hate Argentina.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

I can't bring myself to being upset over that call because I really hate Argentina.

 

I'm not a fan, I want Ivory Coast to win. That said, I couldn't tell for sure if it completely crossed the line.

[Outshined_One]

That shot, on the other hand, definitely crossed the line.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Did the Ivory Coast's keeper lose his balance? I can't figure why he fell to his knees before that goal, it killed any chance he had of stopping Crespo's shot.

[Outshined_One]

Did the Ivory Coast's keeper lose his balance? I can't figure why he fell to his knees before that goal, it killed any chance he had of stopping Crespo's shot.

 

Looked like he slipped and fell.

 

Man, Ivory Coast is getting plenty of opportunities down near Argentina's goal, but they can't pull the trigger.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

That dude's silver hair is awesome.

[Jon]

Wow those are some great chances.

[Outshined_One]

What, no offsides???

[Transmogrified Tiger]

What, no offsides???

 

If the guy who is offsides isn't involved in the pass/play, there's no call.

[Jon]

What, no offsides???

I had to turn back to ESPN2 for the reasoning. Apparently it was "passive" offsides.

[Outshined_One]

What, no offsides???

 

If the guy who is offsides isn't involved in the pass/play, there's no call.

 

Yeah, that was written in response to the play when it happened, not the replay, haha.

 

Ivory Coast has no defense, needless to say.

[AubCubFan]

Argentina is going to run away with this one. That passive offsides play was incredible. Great touch, great timing, wow

[lowest]

this commentator (shep messing???) is almost as annoying as DOB. i swear if he says "oh baby!" or "for all you new viewers..." and then proceeds to explain the basic offside rule again, or make a basketball analogy one more time... well, i probably wont do anything, but i'll be increasingly annoyed.

 

ivory coast needs to put away their chances. they wont be able to come back after being that wasteful.

[Outshined_One]

Argentina has mastered the art of the flop.

[Jon]

How the heck was that a yellow and why the heck weren't they allowed to finish the play?

 

Does not knowing Spanish take anything away from this broadcast? I say no. Especially since the color guy sounds a little like Stephen Colbert.

[Outshined_One]

Give those men an Emmy! It's hard to find acting that good these days.

[Jon]

Okay, now I'm convinced that the color guy on Univision is really Stephen Colbert.

[Jon]

Nice. About time, too.