Farin Posted June 12, 2010 Author Report Posted June 12, 2010 I got a mani/pedi yesterday and France v Uruguay was on the tv at the salon. I tried so hard to get into the spirit but all they seemed to do was mill around. Not much seemed to happen. I think I'll stick to competitive hot dog eating as my main sport of choice. that was a particularly bad/boring match, maybe England vs USA today will be better?
Tenacious_Peaches Posted June 12, 2010 Report Posted June 12, 2010 U S A! U S A! Wait, don't we suck?
Farin Posted June 12, 2010 Author Report Posted June 12, 2010 well, I certainly won't dare to make such a judgement, but if you say so... but seriously, no, you don't maybe you won't win against England, but with the other teams in the group, Algeria and Slovenia, you have good chances...
Tenacious_Peaches Posted June 12, 2010 Report Posted June 12, 2010 We won't win but we don't suck. That's some high praise right there.
Farin Posted June 12, 2010 Author Report Posted June 12, 2010 you have to think in terms of football (soccer, whatever) - the 1:1 draw against Mexico was a VERY good result for South Africa, eg and come to think of - you can even lose and NOT suck, if you play good. Just like Nigeria did today (they lost 1:0 against Argentina, who's one of the top favourites for the Cup)
Steel2Velvet Posted June 12, 2010 Report Posted June 12, 2010 Somehow, the joy of social equality just does not translate that well to sports for many westerners. It is difficult to ask Americans to embrace the success interpreted by a tie score. Like the old sports axiom says, "A tie is like kissing your sister."
BlueAngel Posted June 12, 2010 Report Posted June 12, 2010 Well at least no draws so far today, so Americans can perhaps be not quite so bored. I was surprised Argentina wasn't more dominant, but I'm glad South Korea did well (2-0 against Greece), thanks in part to a certain Man United midfielder. But to the issue at hand: Eng vs USA 1-0
phil Posted June 12, 2010 Report Posted June 12, 2010 (edited) When does THE defending champion, Italy play? Do I have to watch all these second tier teams play first,( Argentina, USA, France, England, Germany Brazil, etc. etc.) Edited June 12, 2010 by Guest
Levis Posted June 12, 2010 Report Posted June 12, 2010 Wooo Nigeria - as good as a win in my eyes! :happybanana: Also woooooo South Korea! Go go go!
BlueAngel Posted June 12, 2010 Report Posted June 12, 2010 What the hell...job opening for England: goalkeeper.
Farin Posted June 12, 2010 Author Report Posted June 12, 2010 (edited) What the hell...job opening for England: goalkeeper. the first thing the German commentator said: "Will this never end with England and their goalkeepers? " edit: PS, phil, Italy plays on Monday Edited June 12, 2010 by Guest
phil Posted June 12, 2010 Report Posted June 12, 2010 That goal was softer than a 99 year old man on his honeymoon.
BlueAngel Posted June 12, 2010 Report Posted June 12, 2010 Unfortunately there appears to be no end in sight; if not Green its either David James :shudder:, or the rather inexperienced Joe Hart.
BlueAngel Posted June 12, 2010 Report Posted June 12, 2010 So 1-1, not a great result (for us) but certainly a very good game: lots of chances and pretty equal possession.
The Seeker Posted June 12, 2010 Report Posted June 12, 2010 You can also win and STILL suck (Yeah, France, I'm looking RIGHT at you)
Lea Posted June 12, 2010 Report Posted June 12, 2010 Oh my gosh it's Seeker Hello Fin. When you comin' home? We miss you
TheLizard Posted June 13, 2010 Report Posted June 13, 2010 Well our goal was total bs, and ties are one of the many reasons Americans will never get into futbol, but the Brits next door got me drunk, so I'm happy all around.
Shawna Posted June 13, 2010 Report Posted June 13, 2010 the Brits next door got me drunk. and what a difficult task that must have been.
Farin Posted June 13, 2010 Author Report Posted June 13, 2010 today's matches: Algeria vs Slovenia Serbia vs Ghana Germany vs Australia on another note: what do you think of the vuvuzelas (the noisemaker horns that every fan there uses)?
edna Posted June 13, 2010 Report Posted June 13, 2010 Oh my gosh it's Seeker Hello Fin. When you comin' home? We miss you Yes. Don't you miss us?
TheLizard Posted June 13, 2010 Report Posted June 13, 2010 on another note: what do you think of the vuvuzelas (the noisemaker horns that every fan there uses)? Very annoying. Sounds like a beehive from hell.
edna Posted June 13, 2010 Report Posted June 13, 2010 Very annoying. Sounds like a beehive from hell. I hate them but I'm used to them, I lived for 10 years in front of the Real Madrid stadium
Levis Posted June 13, 2010 Report Posted June 13, 2010 Don't think Farin's going to be much of a comfort today. Good thing I'm not a real Australian.
BlueAngel Posted June 13, 2010 Report Posted June 13, 2010 Not likely, Germany is taking them apart. I expected them to be strong but, wow, brilliant start. Poor Cahill though, that was a bit harsh.
Levis Posted June 13, 2010 Report Posted June 13, 2010 Friend of mine says a sliding tackle from behind is a red card penalty. The only one in a sea of 'WTF?!?!?!'s. Germany is ruthless. Obviously the better team but my GOD they're brutal. Deserve to win, but I'm totes not supporting them for lack of friendly vibes.
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