greatwhite 0 Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm really pumped up for this game. Go USA! Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 I'd say Ghana with the way they played last game but since they are missing 2 key players because of cards I say US wins 1-0 on only 1 shot and their 2nd of the tournament but still fail to advance. Link to post Share on other sites
Petoria 0 Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Not that I know anything about the strength of Ghana, but if the US plays like they played Italy, then they'll win. If Italy plays the way they played against the US, the US won't advance. Link to post Share on other sites
socalpoker_j 1 Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 Ghana is a physical and athletic team and the USA showed real heart against the Italians playing two men down. I want to see Eddie Johnson get in there because I think he has the ability to break the game open with some goals. Im pulling for the US, but for the Italians even more. I'm calling for an optimistic 2-1 win for Sam's Army. Link to post Share on other sites
rog 0 Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 The US hasn't scored a goal yet int he tournament, and they're missing two very strong players. Ghanna has looked very good. My magic eight-ball says "outlook not good". Link to post Share on other sites
spm 1 Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 I think this'll probably be a draw. It's a tough one to call.The Czechs kicked your *** and then Ghana beat them. But, Italy beat Ghana fairly convincingly and you nearly beat Italy. Link to post Share on other sites
Jadaki 0 Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 The US hasn't scored a goal yet int he tournament, and they're missing two very strong players. Ghanna has looked very good. My magic eight-ball says "outlook not good".Ghana has their two leading scorers out for this game due to yellow cards, don't forget that. Link to post Share on other sites
DonkSlayer 1 Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 Ghana has their two leading scorers out for this game due to yellow cards, don't forget that.QFTI think the US comes out pumped and wins 2-1 with Ghana getting a goal late. GOOOOOOOOOOOO Italy! Link to post Share on other sites
rog 0 Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 Ghana has their two leading scorers out for this game due to yellow cards, don't forget that.Yeah, but the USA is sitting two key defenders for the same reason. That's kind of a wash as I see it. Fact is USA needs to score to win, and they haven't proven able to do that yet. I think it's going to be a great game either way. Link to post Share on other sites
Jadaki 0 Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 Yeah, but the USA is sitting two key defenders for the same reason. That's kind of a wash as I see it. Fact is USA needs to score to win, and they haven't proven able to do that yet. I think it's going to be a great game either way.Probably, but let me have my hope damn you! Link to post Share on other sites
SBriand 4 Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 Well Ghana is now up 1-0....Hope this holds so I can win some cheddar! Link to post Share on other sites
KowboyKoop 0 Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 What a stupid mistake by the USA.........just horrid play.......looks like four more years for the U.S??Italy is up 1-0..so if the U.S. can pull of the comeback...they go through. Link to post Share on other sites
KowboyKoop 0 Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 GOOOOOOOOOOOOOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!Perfect ball by Beasely....wow. One goal changes it all.......Italy is up....things are falling into place...just need to get one more goal baby!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
SBriand 4 Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 Wow, USA actually scored a goal all on their own.Edit: and now 2-1 Ghana on a Penalty Link to post Share on other sites
Yoda 1 Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 This sport is officially broccoli. That is all. Link to post Share on other sites
KowboyKoop 0 Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 Oh my f*cking god....the ref just handed Ghana a PK.....that is flat out bullsh*t. The U.S. hasn't played great this World Cup, but the refs are f*cking them over big time....that is rediculous. Link to post Share on other sites
Jadaki 0 Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 Oh my f*cking god....the ref just handed Ghana a PK.....that is flat out bullsh*t. The U.S. hasn't played great this World Cup, but the refs are f*cking them over big time....that is rediculous.Were not even getting a reach around Link to post Share on other sites
SBriand 4 Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 Czechs are now down a player thanks to a Red Card. So that just opens the door for the US, but can they find their way through it? Link to post Share on other sites
Yoda 1 Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 Czechs are now down a player thanks to a Red Card. So that just opens the door for the US, but can they find their way through it?Ghana is up 15 men to 10 when you count the refs Link to post Share on other sites
SBriand 4 Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 I'm not watching the game but there is talk that the goal Dempsey scored was offsides? Are these just haters or was there a case that the refs might have flubbed that as well as the alleged no penalty?Disclaimer: I am not a US hater, just not a believer. Sure it would be nice to see them move on but I didn't believe the hype. Glad I didn't or I would be completely pissed off. My heart lies with Portugal. Link to post Share on other sites
Yoda 1 Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 I'm not watching the game but there is talk that the goal Dempsey scored was offsides? Are these just haters or was there a case that the refs might have flubbed that as well as the alleged no penalty?Disclaimer: I am not a US hater, just not a believer. Sure it would be nice to see them move on but I didn't believe the hype. Glad I didn't or I would be completely pissed off. My heart lies with Portugal. As a non-soccer expert I can't definitively say. But the US player did not seem to be behind the Ghana player when the pass was made to me. Link to post Share on other sites
KowboyKoop 0 Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 I'm not watching the game but there is talk that the goal Dempsey scored was offsides? Are these just haters or was there a case that the refs might have flubbed that as well as the alleged no penalty?Disclaimer: I am not a US hater, just not a believer. Sure it would be nice to see them move on but I didn't believe the hype. Glad I didn't or I would be completely pissed off. My heart lies with Portugal. It didn't look like offsides to me when I saw it, but I must admit that I didn't really look for an offsided either, so if it were replayed it may be there. Sure, no one is saying that EVERY call is going against the U.S, but come on, anybody can see that the U.S. has been on the bad end of some pretty bad and harsh calls...that was not even CLOSE to being a penalty kick..and our cards in the Italy game were bullsh*t.As a non-soccer expert I can't definitively say. But the US player did not seem to be behind the Ghana player when the pass was made to me.The pass was took a long time to get there...so I think the player was onsides and just snuck behind the defense over the course of the pass rolling across the box...but I'd have to see a replay again, I didn't look for an offsides and am certainly no soccer expert either. Link to post Share on other sites
Yoda 1 Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 Ummm did anyone else see on that last US Corner kick a Ghana player blatantly pushed a guy right onto the ground who had a chance at the ball. I give up on this sport. Can't wait for real football. Link to post Share on other sites
SBriand 4 Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 I will say that the USA got ****ed over hard and fast by the refs in the Italy game. Can't comment on this till I see it on replay tonight. Link to post Share on other sites
Yoda 1 Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 I will say that the USA got ****ed over hard and fast by the refs in the Italy game. Can't comment on this till I see it on replay tonight.It's not like I expected the US to advance anyway - I'm not one of those blinded "US rules everyone else sucks" types. I know they aren't even close to the talent that is out there. But I like to think we at least had a shot to advance a round. All these terrible calls, blatant non calls, people faking injuries and going off on a stretcher only to return 15 seconds later. I can't take this crap anymore. To the world: you can keep your soccer. Link to post Share on other sites
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