doc benway Posted June 15, 2014 A thread for anyone who wants to chat about the only pro sport that holds my interest lately... Enjoyable match between Cote d'Ivoire and Japan last night... I expected more from Japan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dawei Posted June 15, 2014 I coached for about 20 years... love the sport... I agree about Japan but it was a typical dynamic that after what appears to be the weaker team scores the other team responds with 2 goals. But I thought Japan did better than I expected in the first half... but it is the second half which really defines teams. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apech Posted June 15, 2014 I'm English so I have no expectations 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doc benway Posted June 15, 2014 I'm English so I have no expectations I'm European American, nor do I. The English seemed a bit sluggish in their first match... Best of luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apech Posted June 15, 2014 I'm European American, nor do I. The English seemed a bit sluggish in their first match... Best of luck! Sluggish! That was their top speed. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doc benway Posted June 15, 2014 Sluggish! That was their top speed. Uh oh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soaring crane Posted June 15, 2014 Looking forward to Jogi vs Jürgen :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrandmasterP Posted June 15, 2014 One of the TV stations here is running a competition for people to send in selfie pics of their 'goal face' and already they are showing some examples. The expression on someone's face when, presumably; their team scores a goal. Scariest ad I have seen on TV for many a year that is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doc benway Posted June 15, 2014 Bosnia-Herz is looking tough! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nungali Posted June 16, 2014 I am glad we lost so early (of course we were going to ... what were you guys {Aussies} thinking ) so we wont have the continued hype and take over of media. Now all I have to put up with is all the hype about how we 'have nothing to be ashamed of', 'how great we did', how the ref was a bit dodgy and fuck it ... we are going beat Dutchy arse at women's hockey WELL ! ... Whatareya supposed to do with the stick when both arms are busy ? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thelerner Posted June 16, 2014 I'm American.. what's the big deal and why don't they play real football? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nungali Posted June 16, 2014 (edited) I'm American.. what's the big deal and why don't they play real football? Yeah real football or even Rugby League ... now there's a mans game ! [ He even got an 'entry' for it on Wiki ; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Hopoate 3.1 " unsettle his opponents " ! ! ! Edited June 16, 2014 by Nungali 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nungali Posted June 16, 2014 NO ... he isnt on the soccer team .... thank God! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apech Posted June 16, 2014 I'm American.. what's the big deal and why don't they play real football? Huh! the clues in the name foot-ball ... i.e. use the foot to kick (not punt) the ball, hence football. The beautiful game not dressing up in pads and helmets and running around for 5 secs between advertising breaks ... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soaring crane Posted June 16, 2014 I'm American.. what's the big deal and why don't they play real football? for the same reasons NASCAR never caught on in Europe ... haha 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Posted June 16, 2014 NASCAR is bagua's cousin. Circle track IS bagua -- except the reversals are mostly accidental. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thelerner Posted June 16, 2014 NASCAR- 40 cars driving in circles for 300-500 miles getting 5 miles per gallon. You can't get more American then that. Because of this, a typical NASCAR race car gets about 5 miles per gallon fuel efficiency during a race that lasts for 500 miles. More than 40 cars usually compete in each NASCAR race, so 6,000 gallons (22,712 liters) of fuel or more are burned during a NASCAR event [source: Finney]. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Posted June 16, 2014 Well, hell! Better not check out NHRA racing... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soaring crane Posted June 16, 2014 Fuuuussssbaaalllll!!! ⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soaring crane Posted June 16, 2014 Germany looking very very strong. And they've got big guns sitting on the bench. This is a team to be reckoned with. Portugal unfortunately not up to it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CloudHands Posted June 16, 2014 Yes I agree. Very confident. Almost boring Netherlands did great too, Robben is crazy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soaring crane Posted June 16, 2014 Holland will choke if they have to face Germany. And Germany will choke if they meet Forza Italia ;-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrandmasterP Posted June 16, 2014 How long does this world cup go on for? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apech Posted June 16, 2014 Germany looking very very strong. And they've got big guns sitting on the bench. This is a team to be reckoned with. Portugal unfortunately not up to it. Portugal were hopeless despite having list of skillful players BUT that first penalty was not a penalty and Mueller got Pepe deliberately sent off which is bad sportsmanship. Sorry but I was disgusted. Also disgusted by Ronaldo and Nani by the way. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yascra Posted June 16, 2014 We had business schedule during the first half, so I got just that 4 : 0 ... And most streets were empty in Germany, lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
