FT: 2-1 Argentina
Group F Standings:
Argentina 3 pts
Bosnia-Harzegovina 0 pts
Iran and Nigeria yet to play
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FT: 2-1 Argentina
Group F Standings:
Argentina 3 pts
Bosnia-Harzegovina 0 pts
Iran and Nigeria yet to play
Day 5: June 16, 2014
Group F
Iran v. Nigeria 2:00 PM CDT ESPN
Group G
Germany v. Portugal 11:00 AM CDT ESPN
United States v. Ghana 5:00 PM CDT ESPN
I believe
I believe that
I believe that we
I believe that we will win!
Man, can't wait for today's match. If we win that, the Portugal match becomes one of the biggest WC matches we've ever played.
Question for the board: Anyone know of a good bar to watch the game at tonight? I want to meet up with a bunch of soccer fans watching the game. I'm pumped for tonight!
Starting eleven released for Germany and Portugal. Got what we expected from Portugal. No wing backs for Germany, no striker. Will have a false number nine in Mesut Ozil. Lahm holding midfield. Look for him to help cover Ronaldo in patchwork right back role
Ref, if you are in the Jackson area, the local chapter of the American Outlaws watch it at the Capitol Grill. It's a pretty good time
I wish I was in the Jackson area. I'm in Starkville...so I'm kinda stuck in no-man's land because of the lack of an AO chapter.Quote:
Originally Posted by Statefan
Germany v. Portugal in 25 minutes on ESPN. This is the first game of Group G.
I know some people have watched Champions League games in the past at bww. No idea about the USA game though. You'd think in a college town their would be a decent soccer following amongst students and some faculty even
Summer student population isn't as strong as during the year. But I'll try BWW tonight.Quote:
Originally Posted by Statefan
Ref, I'd head to BWW and sit in the bar area. They'll have it on with audio and everything I'm sure.
I may be heading up there, too. I thought I was going with my wife with some folks from her office, but turns out that's just women and I don't know if I'm up for all that.
Well if you see a redhead at the bar, that's me.Quote:
Originally Posted by dickiedawg
Here we go. Teams are coming out onto the pitch and National Anthems are about to be played. 2nd most important match of the day for us.
Expect possession to be about 60-40 Germany. That's fine w Portugal tho, they are built to turn an opponent's chance into a goal of their own a few seconds later. Should be exciting and full of skill. If you're a soccer fan and fan of little things, keep your eye on the small touches ozil will do. He's amazing in ways that you really have to pay attention to to see
Germany dominating possession already
And there we see Ronaldo's speed and ball-handling. He's dangerous on the counter.
So close to a HUGE mistake by the Portuguese GK.
First off day in a while couldn't have picked a better day in sports, and it's Monday!
PENALTY!!!!!!!!!!!
And dude actually didn't dive. Bravo Germany! 1-0
Penalty for Germany. Semi soft, but frankly that pull back would've kept Gotze from getting to the ball at eight yards for a great change. Muller converts. 1-0 Germany 12'
And there it is! 1-0 Germany on the PK!!!
Don't go to BWW for soccer matches. Zero atmosphere.Quote:
Originally Posted by TheRef
Pick a bar in the cotton district and have fun.
2010 we caught all the games at Ptolemy's at the ass crack or dawn, and it was so much fun. Packed out. There was an Englishman there who bought everyone's drinks.
I might try Dave's...
That's the kind of hole in the wall that would wind up being fun as hellQuote:
Originally Posted by TheRef
Exactly. All sorts of people come out of the woodwork for the World Cup. Just pick a spot, anywhere but BWW.... Unless you're inclined to sitting down eating wings during a match.Quote:
Originally Posted by DudyDawg
Is it still called StaggarInn? I'd be there. That place was cheap and had like 1000000 tv's.
Ah Stagger....yeah it's still there.Quote:
Originally Posted by esplanade91
I would probabably try stagger too. Better wings and beer than bbw and cheaper. They always have some kind of deal going
2-0 Germany. Mats Hummels heads in the corner. This is what we need, if Germany is going to win this game. Win it big
Just a beautiful header off the corner. B-E-A-Utiful!Quote:
Originally Posted by DudyDawg
Portugal almost responded...but thought he was offsides too....but he wasn't.....still 2-0 Germany.
RED CARD!!!! PORTUGAL WILL NOW PLAY WITH 10 MEN!!!!
Muller dove and acted hurt. Pepe got in his face while he was on the ground yelling at him. Muller got right up. Pepe gets red. I think that's a bad call. Lucky for us, he will miss the USA game. He is their best defenderQuote:
Originally Posted by TheRef
Okay, maybe it was the right call. Slight head but. Stupid play. Referee could see it all
Good news for us, Pepe is suspended for the match against the US. This may just be the break we need.
I thought it was a weak call too because from the original angle it looked like he was just calling him a *****. But I guess a headbutt on a dude sitting on the ground is worth a red card.
3-0. Should've been saved. Muller again. Germany looks real good, Portugal, real average
3-0 Germany!!! Bratwurst and German beer for everyone!!!!
Yup. Even the headbutt wasn't hard. But it's a rule. No matter how hard or soft, you're doneQuote:
Originally Posted by hacker
Bad thing is, he could've probably gotten away with it if he didn't do it right in front of the ref....Quote:
Originally Posted by DudyDawg