2014 FIFA World Cup: Group G (GER/POR/GHA/USA)

Boognish · Post #461 » by **Boognish** » Mon Jun 16, 2014 7:29 pm

I think I just watched a team fielded by Italy a few days ago, can't be sure

McStunna · Post #462 » by **McStunna** » Mon Jun 16, 2014 8:10 pm

EArl wrote:
McStunna wrote:
EArl wrote:red lol Come on bro. Pepes red was based on his reputation not because of the actual play. At worst it was a yellow.

You obviously are clueless about soccer, it is a red, always. There is no room for interpretation.

Ref can't even give a yellow for that, it's a straight red, always.

trust me when I say you're the clueless one.

Dude I live in Germany, I have seen probably 1000x more soccer games than you, I played soccer myself, trust me you are clueless.

No_20 · Post #463 » by **No_20** » Mon Jun 16, 2014 8:26 pm

4 Matches.

0 Goals.

2006 WC, 2008 Euro, 2012 Euro, 2014 WC.

And Portugal lost them all btw.

Can someone explain to me why mediocre(imo) defenders like Boateng and Mertesacker can make him quiet meeting after meeting.

White+Purple · Post #464 » by **White+Purple** » Mon Jun 16, 2014 8:28 pm

Illuminati?

Boognish · Post #465 » by **Boognish** » Mon Jun 16, 2014 8:29 pm

It's a team sport.

Man of Steel · Post #466 » by **Man of Steel** » Mon Jun 16, 2014 8:30 pm

Because they have enough players/organization to mark him out and press Moutinho enough to keep him off the ball? :dontknow:

Foye · Post #467 » by **Foye** » Mon Jun 16, 2014 8:31 pm

Because this Portugal team has nobody creating for Ronaldo the way Di Maria, Benzema, Isco or Modric do at Real Madrid.

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AlexDelta · Post #468 » by **AlexDelta** » Mon Jun 16, 2014 8:34 pm

Who is Ronaldo? :lol:

White+Purple · Post #469 » by **White+Purple** » Mon Jun 16, 2014 8:35 pm

Plus lingering injury, today at least.

Man of Steel · Post #470 » by **Man of Steel** » Mon Jun 16, 2014 8:36 pm

McStunna wrote:Dude I live in Germany, I have seen probably 1000x more soccer games than you, I played soccer myself, trust me you are clueless.

lol let it go man. The rules are clear- that kind of play warrants a red when it's non-football related, but if you've watched enough football, you'll know that goes unpunished all the time in football matches.

AlexDelta wrote:Who is Ronaldo?

Have Bayern fans forgotten so soon? :rofl:

britblazerdude · Post #471 » by **britblazerdude** » Mon Jun 16, 2014 8:38 pm

Because everyone plays poorly against the Germans.

cgf · Post #472 » by **cgf** » Mon Jun 16, 2014 8:44 pm

These next few days until Portugal rips up Ghana and the us are going to be really annoying. They're not a great offensive team despite having a couple great offensive players. Their success has come off a tough defense that's come up big in big moments and great team organization in front of them making them capable of disrupting even prime Spain, with Ronaldo killing the lesser teams and coming up with some important goals. This isn't Real Madrid, it's not even Manchester United. This is still a good team, not as good as his clubs, but still good and they have a very different style.

cgf · Post #473 » by **cgf** » Mon Jun 16, 2014 8:48 pm

Because he's not Italian?

Point forward · Post #474 » by **Point forward** » Mon Jun 16, 2014 8:48 pm

Because for some reason, our right fullbacks turn into the Berlin Wall when CR7 arrives. Arne Friedrich, Philipp Lahm and now Jerome Boateng just gobbled him up. Also, our MF is quite good in neutralizing teams with 1 very dominant player. (That's why Spain and Italy give us such fits...)

Also, German defenders are not afraid of anybody. They are maybe arrogant and lackadasial, but never afraid. Sucks vs Balotelli or Torres but seems to affect CR7.

Foye · Post #475 » by **Foye** » Mon Jun 16, 2014 8:56 pm

What is everyones take on Ghana vs. USA?

I think Ghana will win.

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cgf · Post #476 » by **cgf** » Mon Jun 16, 2014 8:58 pm

Foye wrote:What is everyones take on Ghana vs. USA?

I think Ghana will win.

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Ghana have more talent and should win, but they've disappointed me a lot of times and have a lot players who can dispute, although KPB is coming off a great season as a leader on that young and injury ravaged Schalke team. If he's fit he can decide this even if his team mates disappoint.

DK-All Day · Post #477 » by **DK-All Day** » Mon Jun 16, 2014 9:02 pm

Lets **** up Ghana!!!

USA-USA-USA-USA.

I'm ready for the game to start!!!!

C_Money · Post #478 » by **C_Money** » Mon Jun 16, 2014 9:03 pm

USA is ranked 13 and Ghana at 37 according to my Fifa app.

Boognish · Post #479 » by **Boognish** » Mon Jun 16, 2014 9:06 pm

C_Money wrote:USA is ranked 13 and Ghana at 37 according to my Fifa app.

Portugal is ranked 4, did them a lot of good

El Turco · Post #480 » by **El Turco** » Mon Jun 16, 2014 9:09 pm

Boognish wrote:
C_Money wrote:USA is ranked 13 and Ghana at 37 according to my Fifa app.

Portugal is ranked 4, did them a lot of good

last i checked third world countries don't beg to portugal when they run out freedom

Who advances from Group G?