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GB-man · 17 June 2014, 01:37 PM

Anyone watch the game?

Tough to lose altidore but happy to see team USA get the win they needed. Couldn't believe the were able to respond after losing the lead so late in a largely 1 sided matchup, in terms of possession.

USA! USA

vman · 17 June 2014, 02:07 PM

Yeah this was one hell of a match. I could not believe U.S. got pounded so bad in the second half... However, I loved the swift response that put U.S. in the lead for the rest of the game.

Angrypuppy · 17 June 2014, 02:08 PM

I watched. Great game.

The first Dempsey goal was amazing.

Dan Pierce · 18 June 2014, 05:00 AM

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I watched. Great game.

The first Dempsey goal was amazing.

Clint married my cousin's daughter.

After last night's game his nose is as crooked as mine.

dP

The Joker · 19 June 2014, 08:45 AM

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Clint married my cousin's daughter.

After last night's game his nose is as crooked as mine.

dP

He used to play for my team in North London. Interesting pics if you google Clint's wife.

Angrypuppy · 23 June 2014, 09:07 PM

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He used to play for my team in North London. Interesting pics if you google Clint's wife.

We are going to Sounders/Hot spurs friendly next month. Looking foreword to seeing how Dempsey does against his old team.

The Joker · 24 June 2014, 06:11 AM

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We are going to Sounders/Hot spurs friendly next month. Looking foreword to seeing how Dempsey does against his old team.

Nice one, enjoy.

samsam · 17 June 2014, 02:34 PM

Nice game; not so good for our friends in England. (Yes, I'm rubbing it in)

azguy · 17 June 2014, 11:14 PM

They better play better than that to be competitive against Germany and Portugal, they looked lost in the second half...

daveathall · 17 June 2014, 11:45 PM

Must admit that I can see them (hoping) getting a draw with Portugal which will leave the USA above them in goal difference, I fear that Germany will be too strong for the US but with a bit of luck they will only concede a couple of goals. The other good thing in the USA's favour is that they play the Germans last, in which case, by that time the Germans would probably have qualified for the next round and want to save/rest some of their top players.

Having said that, IMHO Germany will be too strong for all the other countries in the tournament as well.

Travelair007 · 18 June 2014, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by daveathall

Must admit that I can see them (hoping) getting a draw with Portugal which will leave the USA above them in goal difference, I fear that Germany will be too strong for the US but with a bit of luck they will only concede a couple of goals. The other good thing in the USA's favour is that they play the Germans last, in which case, by that time the Germans would probably have qualified for the next round and want to save/rest some of their top players.

Having said that, IMHO Germany will be too strong for all the other countries in the tournament as well.

Agreed but hopeful....Germany will always be my team though....

GB-man · 18 June 2014, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by vman

Yeah this was one hell of a match. I could not believe U.S. got pounded so bad in the second half... However, I loved the swift response that put U.S. in the lead for the rest of the game.

Yeah they were dealing with a couple injuries to key players and trying to protect more than attack. Some more effective counters would have been nice though.

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I watched. Great game.

The first Dempsey goal was amazing.

Just fantastic! I thought I was watching messi for a second lol

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Nice game; not so good for our friends in England. (Yes, I'm rubbing it in)

Italy is a very strong team. Seems the heat and humidity make for a difficult comeback late.

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They better play better than that to be competitive against Germany and Portugal, they looked lost in the second half...

No doubt about that, im not sold on Portugal yet, but if we are competitive against Germany... That would be incredible and shocking.

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Originally Posted by daveathall

Must admit that I can see them (hoping) getting a draw with Portugal which will leave the USA above them in goal difference, I fear that Germany will be too strong for the US but with a bit of luck they will only concede a couple of goals. The other good thing in the USA's favour is that they play the Germans last, in which case, by that time the Germans would probably have qualified for the next round and want to save/rest some of their top players.

Having said that, IMHO Germany will be too strong for all the other countries in the tournament as well.

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daveathall · 22 June 2014, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by daveathall

Must admit that I can see them (hoping) getting a draw with Portugal which will leave the USA above them in goal difference, I fear that Germany will be too strong for the US but with a bit of luck they will only concede a couple of goals. The other good thing in the USA's favour is that they play the Germans last, in which case, by that time the Germans would probably have qualified for the next round and want to save/rest some of their top players.

The Germany draw with Ghana (great game) has put paid to my predictions above (especially and tellingly the bolded part). A win for Germany would have suited the USA best, however, no matter the score tonight the Americans will still go into their last group game knowing that they can still qualify. I'm hoping that they get a good result against Portugal tonight and have qualified before their last game.

I'm really enjoying this World cup, so much better than the lack lustre performances of four years ago.

mtrunner · 23 June 2014, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by daveathall

The Germany draw with Ghana (great game) has put paid to my predictions above (especially and tellingly the bolded part). A win for Germany would have suited the USA best, however, no matter the score tonight the Americans will still go into their last group game knowing that they can still qualify. I'm hoping that they get a good result against Portugal tonight and have qualified before their last game.

I'm really enjoying this World cup, so much better than the lack lustre performances of four years ago.

I really hope the US wins today and know they are moving on before they have to play Germany. The Ghana and Germany game was really good and you are right this has been a really enjoyable World Cup so far.

Wesley Crusher · 23 June 2014, 12:58 AM

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I'm really enjoying this World cup, so much better than the lack lustre performances of four years ago.

Agreed. This World Cup has been full of great games and outcomes that nobody expected to happen.

Soly20 · 18 June 2014, 02:51 AM

That was a pleasant surprise. Pretty tough to qualify with Portugal and Germany next!

Challenger Deep · 18 June 2014, 03:26 PM

I wanted Ghana to win.

The Joker · 19 June 2014, 08:48 AM

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I wanted Ghana to win.

Why?

rolexgiants · 19 June 2014, 11:02 AM

[QUOTE=The Joker;5038856]
Yeah... Why?? Lol

AbsolutelyROLEX! · 19 June 2014, 06:24 AM

GERMANY WILL CRUSH USA bwaaaaaahahahahahahahahahah

Watchurself · 20 June 2014, 03:40 AM

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GERMANY WILL CRUSH USA bwaaaaaahahahahahahahahahah

How's Canada doing these days...

Travelair007 · 20 June 2014, 03:55 AM

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GERMANY WILL CRUSH USA bwaaaaaahahahahahahahahahah

I'm a german fan as well but I'm secretly worried that Klinsman's powers will transcend the bench and show these youngins how it used to be done in his day. He was absolutely first class and I'm thrilled he's coaching the US team.

GermanyMatt · 20 June 2014, 06:20 AM

I don't think any team wants to play Germany right now. Hopefully they don't get overconfident.

GB-man · 23 June 2014, 12:53 AM

Nice to have a Sunday game at six so I can watch this one with friends and family!

Here's to another quick start hopefully!

daveathall · 23 June 2014, 12:59 AM

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Nice to have a Sunday game at six so I can watch this one with friends and family!

Here's to another quick start hopefully!

I'll be sitting down to watch it at 11pm tonight Tom. Looking forward to this one.

Wesley Crusher · 23 June 2014, 10:35 AM

What a bunch of idiots. The USA had this game and in the last 5 minutes, they played like they didn't give a damn. They practically handed the ball to Portugal in the last few seconds of the game. All they had to do was stall and they would have won.

Presa canary · 23 June 2014, 10:46 AM

Thats all they were doing was stalling the last 5.... Not sure what game you were watching. It was a great, great pass and an even better header... All around great game

cedargrove · 23 June 2014, 11:25 AM

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Thats all they were doing was stalling the last 5.... Not sure what game you were watching. It was a great, great pass and an even better header... All around great game

Yup, USA did their best to stall. Can't deny Portugal that beautiful goal to tie.

GB-man · 23 June 2014, 12:52 PM

I thought they dominated the possession and should have won bit that's football. The last 5 minutes were executed perfectly until Bradley coughed it up and they failed to cover in the box. Tough to see but not much they can do but focus on Germany.

Wesley Crusher · 23 June 2014, 01:17 PM

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I thought they dominated the possession and should have won bit that's football. The last 5 minutes were executed perfectly until Bradley coughed it up and they failed to cover in the box. Tough to see but not much they can do but focus on Germany.

Both teams played a sloppy game, but the USA still managed to score two goals. At the end, it was as if they weren't even playing anymore. It looked like they just gave up. Portugal saw that and took advantage of it. They scored a great goal.

In reality, a tie with Portugal is very good for the USA, but they could have easily won if they didn't give up at the end. It was frustrating to see them fall apart.

17 June 2014, 01:37 PM	#1
GB-man 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,659	USA takes the W against Ghana today Anyone watch the game? Tough to lose altidore but happy to see team USA get the win they needed. Couldn't believe the were able to respond after losing the lead so late in a largely 1 sided matchup, in terms of possession. USA! USA

17 June 2014, 02:34 PM	#8
samsam "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 2,826	USA takes the W against Ghana today Nice game; not so good for our friends in England. (Yes, I'm rubbing it in)

17 June 2014, 11:45 PM	#10
daveathall "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: England. Watch: Various Posts: 7,304	Must admit that I can see them (hoping) getting a draw with Portugal which will leave the USA above them in goal difference, I fear that Germany will be too strong for the US but with a bit of luck they will only concede a couple of goals. The other good thing in the USA's favour is that they play the Germans last, in which case, by that time the Germans would probably have qualified for the next round and want to save/rest some of their top players. Having said that, IMHO Germany will be too strong for all the other countries in the tournament as well. __________________ KINDEST REGARDS DAVE

18 June 2014, 03:26 PM	#17
Challenger Deep "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: James Location: Michigan Watch: Omega Seamaster Posts: 528	I wanted Ghana to win. __________________ "Overtook The Michael..."-Mika "I need to establish my own limits. When i reach those limits, i am willing to overcome them and establish new ones. I do not know how far i can go. I have an understanding of wht i'm doing, but do not know how far it can take me."-Ayrton Senna.

19 June 2014, 06:24 AM	#20
AbsolutelyROLEX! "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Andy Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: AKA: ANDERL712000 Posts: 4,935	GERMANY WILL CRUSH USA bwaaaaaahahahahahahahahahah __________________ We want to be the first in the field and Rolex should be seen as the one and only-the best. Hans Wilsdorf, Rolex founder

17 June 2014, 02:07 PM	#2
vman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Capt Swerve Location: North Carolina Watch: less TV Posts: 2,230	Yeah this was one hell of a match. I could not believe U.S. got pounded so bad in the second half... However, I loved the swift response that put U.S. in the lead for the rest of the game.

17 June 2014, 02:08 PM	#3
Angrypuppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Jason Location: FL390 Posts: 2,376	I watched. Great game. The first Dempsey goal was amazing.

17 June 2014, 11:14 PM	#9
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	They better play better than that to be competitive against Germany and Portugal, they looked lost in the second half...

18 June 2014, 02:51 AM	#16
Soly20 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Soly Location: UK/US Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 3,089	That was a pleasant surprise. Pretty tough to qualify with Portugal and Germany next!

19 June 2014, 11:02 AM	#19
rolexgiants "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: new york, usa Posts: 2,909	[QUOTE=The Joker;5038856] Yeah... Why?? Lol

20 June 2014, 06:20 AM	#23
GermanyMatt "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Matt Location: Northern VA Watch: 126711, 126610 Posts: 1,803	I don't think any team wants to play Germany right now. Hopefully they don't get overconfident.

23 June 2014, 12:53 AM	#24
GB-man 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,659	Nice to have a Sunday game at six so I can watch this one with friends and family! Here's to another quick start hopefully! __________________

23 June 2014, 10:35 AM	#26
Wesley Crusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Wes Location: Holosuite Posts: 6,345	What a bunch of idiots. The USA had this game and in the last 5 minutes, they played like they didn't give a damn. They practically handed the ball to Portugal in the last few seconds of the game. All they had to do was stall and they would have won.

23 June 2014, 10:46 AM	#27
Presa canary "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Justin Location: Pa Watch: Explorer ii Posts: 3,155	Thats all they were doing was stalling the last 5.... Not sure what game you were watching. It was a great, great pass and an even better header... All around great game

23 June 2014, 12:52 PM	#29
GB-man 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,659	I thought they dominated the possession and should have won bit that's football. The last 5 minutes were executed perfectly until Bradley coughed it up and they failed to cover in the box. Tough to see but not much they can do but focus on Germany. __________________

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