World Cup Rd. of 16: Belgium vs. USA (July 1st)

britblazerdude · Post #2 » by **britblazerdude** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 10:00 pm

Three North American countries in the Second Round!!!!

Uncle Sam
El Tri
Los Ticos!

El Turco · Post #3 » by **El Turco** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 10:05 pm

belgium by 5, by 7 if we keep our temper in check.

and1GS · Post #4 » by **and1GS** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 10:11 pm

This match goes to the Americans. Spurs choked every time there was a minor amount of pressure on them this past season, so I expect Vert, Chadli and Moussa to do more of the same here.

Can both teams agree to have Yedlin and Januzaj matched up all game? I'd love to see those two pre-teens go at it for 90 minutes.

SirHuey · Post #5 » by **SirHuey** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 10:18 pm

Got a feeling this one might go to penalties

and1GS · Post #6 » by **and1GS** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 10:20 pm

TottiGOAT wrote:Got a feeling this one might go to penalties

I really miss Totti...grew up watching him play every week.

poeman · Post #7 » by **poeman** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 10:20 pm

Clincher · Post #8 » by **Clincher** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 10:26 pm

TottiGOAT wrote:Got a feeling this one might go to penalties

Knowing how both these teams played in their 3 matches, I think someone or some team's heart gets broken in the closing minutes, would not be shocked if this did go to extra time which might favor the Belgium young legs more. Belgium has always found a way to win these games in the late stages, but the US also have that in them too(Unless its in the Amazon. :nonono:

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US is very vulnerable to open matches, Belgium hasn't shown the ability to click to start matches so I like that aspect on the US's side. I am always scared if they give up a goal in the 1st 10 or so minutes but after the 10 minutes are over, they do calm themselves down somewhat. Belgium is a bit more decisive rather than going in the opening minute and look to put an onslaught.

SirHuey · Post #9 » by **SirHuey** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 10:43 pm

and1GS wrote:
TottiGOAT wrote:Got a feeling this one might go to penalties

I really miss Totti...grew up watching him play every week.

He's still killing it in Serie A, the world can finally get to him see him in CL again next season 8-)

and1GS · Post #10 » by **and1GS** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 10:52 pm

TottiGOAT wrote:
and1GS wrote:
TottiGOAT wrote:Got a feeling this one might go to penalties

I really miss Totti...grew up watching him play every week.

He's still killing it in Serie A, the world can finally get to him see him in CL again next season

Yah it's just not the same. Guys like him and Vieri used to be our tallismen, now it's dumb ass Balotelli deciding if we win or lose.

EArl · Post #11 » by **EArl** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 11:17 pm

Us 1-0 or it goes to penalties

sorokii · Post #12 » by **sorokii** » Fri Jun 27, 2014 3:21 am

I think USA will get this one. Belgium has a huge potential but they are just not good at building their offense. Rely too much in their physical strenght and individual performances. USA is a better team.

MaliBrah · Post #13 » by **MaliBrah** » Fri Jun 27, 2014 3:25 am

alright now I can cheer for america! hopefully bradley scores or something to get everyone off his back.

truth18 · Post #14 » by **truth18** » Fri Jun 27, 2014 3:45 am

2-1 final score. Not sure who wins though.

Bradley must have a huge game. He is due.

USA USA USA

Post #15 » by **ATL Boy** » Fri Jun 27, 2014 5:53 am

Maex · Post #16 » by **Maex** » Fri Jun 27, 2014 9:58 am

Belgium is favorite here. Will be an exciting game.

treiz · Post #17 » by **treiz** » Fri Jun 27, 2014 10:17 am

Belgium have been bad this whole tournament, the only time I enjoyed seeing them was when they were lumping long balls to Fellaini and Origi against Algeria.

Rooting for USA, but hopefully Belgium will turn up

No_20 · Post #18 » by **No_20** » Fri Jun 27, 2014 10:44 am

Belgium will be good against the good teams.

Maex · Post #19 » by **Maex** » Fri Jun 27, 2014 3:52 pm

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Premier Ministre belge · Eerste Minister van België · Prime Minister of Belgium

wallace72 · Post #20 » by **wallace72** » Fri Jun 27, 2014 4:01 pm

No_20 wrote:Belgium will be good against the good teams.

They allways show up against good teams.
Don't underestimate them.
They're at their best when you underestimate them........

Who will win?