2014 FIFA World Cup thread, v1

[Nowhere Fast]

Give Crouch a go.

Though he ain't getting those grounders easily.

His Athleticism is off the charts imo, the shot stopping ability would be immense.

I can't tell the difference between this picture and this GIF.

 

[blokeybloke]

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[Chules]

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[edgekiller65]

And now there are rumours Neuer is out of the World Cup due to a shoulder injury.

 

[xtramob]

And now there are rumours Neuer is out of the World Cup due to a shoulder injury.

DC Bayern says he's going to camp but he's banged up. In a sling

 

[edgekiller65]

Continuing the Falcao saga, now Monaco says it's up to the Colombia NT doctors to determine if he goes or don't.

Also, Mat

 

[Rawex]

Continuing the Falcao saga, now Monaco says it's up to the Colombia NT doctors to determine if he goes or don't.

Thats weird, aint it usually the club doctors who decide that?

 

[edgekiller65]

Usually they do. However, I see it the way of "if he gets beyond fucked up, it's in your hands".

 

[Garnett Silk]

Does America have a chance??? I know they are seeded with Ghana, Portugal, and Germany. I don't follow Soccer and am only interested when the World Cup rolls around.... what are their chances of advancing and doing damage? I know they tied England last time and that was a major upset. Have they improved since last time?

 

[edgekiller65]

They have improved to the point that, national team wise, they've taken the mantle off Mexico as the top dog in North America. However, they're are going against one of the odds on favorite to win it (Germany), a team with one of the best players right now (Portugal) and a team that got Murrica's number at the last 2 World Cups (Ghana)

They have a chance to make it to the Final 16 if they can beat Ghana and pull a mild upset against Portugal. But it's an almost sure thing Germany is gonna besmirch them bad.

 

[Garnett Silk]

They have improved to the point that, national team wise, they've taken the mantle off Mexico as the top dog in North America. However, they're are going against one of the odds on favorite (Germany), a team with one of the best players right now (Portugal) and a team that got Murrica's number at the last 2 World Cups (Ghana)

They have a chance if they can beat Ghana and pull a mild upset against Portugal. But Germany is gonna besmirch them bad.

OK the top 2 teams advance from every bracket. Can they atleast tie Germany or even if they lose they can beat Ghana and Portugal? I remember they said the same thing about England and they were able to upset England. I also remember France choking big time. How likely are upsets on this grand of a stage?

 

[xtramob]

It's going to be hard because our weakness is in our back line...plenty of teams should be able to exploit that. We are pretty solid at midfield and keeper now and striking is kinda random from game to game. If our defense was more consistent and established I'd give us a better chance. If we don't beat Ghana in the first game we are pretty screwed.

 

[Yellowking]

Taking off work for opening game

 

[Cuzcatlan]

The song is horrible. Waka waka by Shakira was bad but this is horrible in a new level. JLo makes it worse.

 

[Possum Jenkins]

OK the top 2 teams advance from every bracket. Can they atleast tie Germany or even if they lose they can beat Ghana and Portugal? I remember they said the same thing about England and they were able to upset England. I also remember France choking big time. How likely are upsets on this grand of a stage?

Well, upsets are, by definition, rare. Just tying Germany would be a pretty big upset. Portugal a bit less so but they should still be comfortable favorites against the US.

They're somewhat even with Ghana. Their best bet is to beat them, then pull off a mild upset against by tying Portugal. It's possible to get through with 4 points.

I think I remember the oddsmakers giving the US a slightly less than 50% chance to make it out of their group.

 

[Garnett Silk]

Well, upsets are, by definition, rare. Just tying Germany would be a pretty big upset. Portugal a bit less so but they should still be comfortable favorites against the US.

They're somewhat even with Ghana. Their best bet is to beat them, then pull off a mild upset against by tying Portugal. It's possible to get through with 4 points.

I think I remember the oddsmakers giving the US a slightly less than 50% chance to make it out of their group.

Thanks!!!

 

[Tobago Jones]

Portugal squad:

Goalkeepers: Beto (Sevilla), Eduardo (Braga), Rui Patr

 

[thebluerider]

Portugal always seems to play such negative football. That is an underwhelming squad. Fuck them.

 

[maksy]

Ronaldo surrounded by average players, gonna have to put the team on his back.

True...

 

[Tobago Jones]

To their credit, individually they are average but as a team Portugal aren't bad. They usually make it pretty far in the Euros and WC.