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06-23-2010, 08:15 AM
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Yeah. That's two goals in two games disallowed by two different referees on bad calls. Either one of those goals could have been the game winner and advanced the US to the next round. It's a conspiracy, I'm telling you! (j/k)
Seriously, though, if the United States team ends up going home because that legitimate goal was disallowed by a bad referee call, I'm going to be seriously pissed.
And FIFA's stated policy on the matter is that if a call is close, the referee is supposed to favor the attacker, sort of like the tie goes to the base runner rule in baseball. The two calls against the U.S. definitely did not adhere to that philosophy.
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06-23-2010, 08:57 AM
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#52
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YAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYY!!!!! Despite the fact that a legitimate goal was disallowed by a bad referee call earlier in the game, the U.S. scored a goal in extra time (with less than 3 minutes remaining) to finish the game 1-0 and beat Algeria.
Team USA will advance to the next round as the top team in their group! GO USA!!! GO USA!!! GO USA!!!
WOOOOOHOOOOO!
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06-23-2010, 03:16 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
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I couldn't believe it-I was so ready to pack it in when Donovan saved the day...all hail Landon Donovan & U S A, U S A, U S A! Now let's go get Ghana!
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06-24-2010, 10:18 AM
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#54
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Join Date: Dec 2006
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Oooh, wee! Pizza is on it's way. Holland game starts in an hour! Woo!
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06-24-2010, 11:14 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Georgia, not far from early colonial settlements
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Team USA kept me on the edge of my seat waiting until almost the last minute to score. But then they left enough time for Algeria to have a chance to score. That was the only game so far that kept me glued to the TV the whole 2 periods.
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06-25-2010, 12:14 PM
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#56
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: South Africa
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Since my country is hosting the world cup, I thought we would win!... (0_o) but I guess it doesn't go like that. Because South Africa is now sadly eliminated!
And can u believe ITALY is out already? They are the defending champs for Crying 0ut L0ud!
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06-25-2010, 04:35 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Thou Viking capital Denmark.
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That team you know, with the players? They're gonna win. (I have not been following the World Cup, and I do not follow Football at all.)
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06-26-2010, 12:57 PM
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My man, Landon Donovan, does it again ... scoring a badly needed goal to tie the game with Ghana up 1-1 at the 61st minute. That's 3 goals so far in this World Cup. This would definitely be a different team without him.
Go Team USA!!!
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the screamingly funny,
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Your days are numbered - 26,280 per person on average - 2,000,000,000 heartbeats ... tick, tick, tick
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06-26-2010, 02:14 PM
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Wow! Ghana went up 2-1 in the early minutes of extra time. The U.S. team used some substitutions early so could not put fresh legs on the field when they needed too. In the end, the Americans appeared to run out of gas, and the Ghanan's were able to play keep-away and hold on for the win. Tough match, fairly played .. and the better team won.
I wonder what Team USA will look like in 4 years, with Landon Donovan and other players being 28 years-old now. Ah well ...
Now I have to figure out what teams of the remaining clubs I want to follow for the rest of this tournament. Sorry fellows, but after eliminating my team two World Cups in a row, it won't be Ghana.
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Lead me not into temptation ... follow me, I know a shortcut!
As the poets have mournfully sung,
death takes the innocent young,
the rolling in money,
the screamingly funny,
and those who are very well hung.
Your days are numbered - 26,280 per person on average - 2,000,000,000 heartbeats ... tick, tick, tick
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06-26-2010, 02:53 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
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Yeah, I hope Uruguay wipe the floor w/them now...bastards Ah well, we played well & went down fighting which is what I expected...well done guys!
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What I say when someone asks "why are you dressed like someone died?":
"because somewhere in the world, someone just did..."
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh you ca'n't help that," said the Cat: "we're all mad here."-from Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
"A real friend will stab you in the front."-licence plate frame a friend & I saw
Please read My Blog!
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06-26-2010, 03:46 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
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The American team gave us a pretty good ride in the World Cup.
THIS VIDEO showing people around the U.S. and even in a few international locations celebrating Landon Donovan's late goal to beat Algeria is pretty fun to watch. Who says the United States isn't in to soccer?
I love the guy who has to go run up and then slide down his stairs to celebrate!
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Lead me not into temptation ... follow me, I know a shortcut!
As the poets have mournfully sung,
death takes the innocent young,
the rolling in money,
the screamingly funny,
and those who are very well hung.
Your days are numbered - 26,280 per person on average - 2,000,000,000 heartbeats ... tick, tick, tick
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06-26-2010, 07:32 PM
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#62
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Join Date: Dec 2006
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GHANA GHANA GHANA!!!!!!!!!!
Woooo! One of my best friends is a Ghanian. I'm so stoked for him.
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06-27-2010, 08:50 AM
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#63
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Join Date: Dec 2006
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Germany just stabbed England... in TEH FACE!!!!!
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06-27-2010, 08:52 AM
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#64
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: In the broken temple bells, in the ringing...
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GOOD. England are shit.
The amount footballers get paid for this crap disgusts me. If they really love the game as much as they make out, they'd be happy to do it for a grand a week, which is vastly more than the average person on the street gets paid, so they'd have no reason to complain.
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06-27-2010, 12:26 PM
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#65
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Join Date: Dec 2006
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That isn't how the world works! Certainly not England.
In other news, Argentina lead by 2 goals at half time. More bad refereeing!
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06-27-2010, 01:15 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
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Well, group C has been eliminated.
I'm trying to decide which team to root for. Currently I'm torn between Germany and the winner of the match between Spain and Portugal. Although the winner of Argentina (3) /Mexico (1) could give Germany hell. And then there's the winner of Brazil/Chile match. Hmmm....
Man, Argentina looks strong, having won 4 matches so far.
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Lead me not into temptation ... follow me, I know a shortcut!
As the poets have mournfully sung,
death takes the innocent young,
the rolling in money,
the screamingly funny,
and those who are very well hung.
Your days are numbered - 26,280 per person on average - 2,000,000,000 heartbeats ... tick, tick, tick
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06-27-2010, 03:26 PM
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#67
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Join Date: Aug 2009
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My picks: Brazil vs Netherlands & Paraguay vs Portugal (though that was a tough one to call).
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What I say when someone asks "why are you dressed like someone died?":
"because somewhere in the world, someone just did..."
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh you ca'n't help that," said the Cat: "we're all mad here."-from Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
"A real friend will stab you in the front."-licence plate frame a friend & I saw
Please read My Blog!
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06-30-2010, 08:52 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
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Portugal is gone.
Spain roll on!
*sings spanish lullaby*
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06-30-2010, 09:33 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
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The Portugal loss hit a friend hard. I think I can't root for Spain because of it.
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Lead me not into temptation ... follow me, I know a shortcut!
As the poets have mournfully sung,
death takes the innocent young,
the rolling in money,
the screamingly funny,
and those who are very well hung.
Your days are numbered - 26,280 per person on average - 2,000,000,000 heartbeats ... tick, tick, tick
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07-01-2010, 06:13 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Georgia, not far from early colonial settlements
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Speaking of the referees, I hope by the next world cup they'll allow instant replays to settle any disputes about a call.
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07-01-2010, 07:58 AM
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#71
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: elsewhere
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GERMANYYYYY!!!!
I hope they beat Argentina on Saturday. Unfortunately I can't watch it live because I'll be at work  . I'll watch it in the evening when I get home. With some good German beer. And my Germany jersey.
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07-01-2010, 08:23 AM
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I have a feeling Argentina are gonna do really well....
just sayin, they beat my two favorite teams T_T
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07-01-2010, 09:08 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2006
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They haven't beaten mine yet! And they'd better not! *obstinate pout*
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07-01-2010, 09:15 AM
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#74
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Join Date: Dec 2005
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Alright, for this round I'm cheering for:
URUGUAY
NETHERLANDS
SPAIN
ARGENTINA (although I really do expect Germany to win that match.)
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Lead me not into temptation ... follow me, I know a shortcut!
As the poets have mournfully sung,
death takes the innocent young,
the rolling in money,
the screamingly funny,
and those who are very well hung.
Your days are numbered - 26,280 per person on average - 2,000,000,000 heartbeats ... tick, tick, tick
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07-01-2010, 11:01 AM
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#75
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Join Date: Dec 2006
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I'm cheering for;
Holland *and* Brazil.
Ghana.
Argentina.
Spain.
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