MexSoxFan#1 Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 (edited) QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Jun 20, 2014 -> 01:48 PM) CONCACAF kicking some ass. Yeah, Honduras is basically out but hopefully the US and Mexico (CR is already in) make it to the next round. African and Asian teams have disappointed so far and it would be cool if CONCACAF is universally seen as the third best region in world soccer. Edited June 21, 2014 by MexSoxFan#1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 It's kind of crazy how hit and miss some of the powers have been so far. Obviously Spain is gone, Brazil hasn't looked good at all, same with Argentina, Italy not the best so far. The Dutch, Germany and I guess France are really the only top teams looking really good so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 I guess France? The French have looked by far the best to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 QUOTE (bmags @ Jun 21, 2014 -> 11:56 AM) I guess France? The French have looked by far the best to me. The I guess part was about them being a power as they weren't a favorite or anything coming in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexSoxFan#1 Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Never seen my wife curse to the TV as much as today. She was so sure Messi and her countrymen would easily win today, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 And just like that Messi go boom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexSoxFan#1 Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Golazo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Remarkable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 I feel bad for Iran. They played really well and now they'll all get executed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenryan Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Argentina looks like a collection of players, not a team. Â They've look very unimpressive so far this tournament. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexSoxFan#1 Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jun 21, 2014 -> 12:50 PM) I feel bad for Iran. They played really well and now they'll all get executed. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danman31 Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 QUOTE (zenryan @ Jun 21, 2014 -> 12:54 PM) Argentina looks like a collection of players, not a team. They've look very unimpressive so far this tournament. But Messi is a game changer. He makes them a threat in any match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenryan Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 QUOTE (danman31 @ Jun 21, 2014 -> 02:16 PM) But Messi is a game changer. He makes them a threat in any match. Â Â Â even he looked like he was doing too much out there. seems like he and the rest of the team were taking the extra touch or two today. Â Â Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danman31 Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 QUOTE (zenryan @ Jun 21, 2014 -> 01:37 PM) even he looked like he was doing too much out there. seems like he and the rest of the team were taking the extra touch or two today. Absolutely, but Messi is capable of making a goal out of seemingly nothing at any moment so that's all you need to be in a game. Games aren't decided by the number of chances you create or if you take the extra touch or not, it's about goals. He has had mediocre games with great, game-deciding goals in both matches. That's all you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Err... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 What an entertaining freakin game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenryan Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Ghana is terrible at defending corners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenryan Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 3 great chances by Germany in last couple of minutes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danman31 Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Jun 21, 2014 -> 03:29 PM) What an entertaining freakin game. Yeah, this whole World Cup continues to be just unreal. Great game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 QUOTE (danman31 @ Jun 21, 2014 -> 12:41 PM) Absolutely, but Messi is capable of making a goal out of seemingly nothing at any moment so that's all you need to be in a game. Games aren't decided by the number of chances you create or if you take the extra touch or not, it's about goals. He has had mediocre games with great, game-deciding goals in both matches. That's all you need. Â Â That prevent defense Iran was playing was quite effective and also led to a number of scoring possibilities on the counter-attack. While it can make for some boring and frustrating soccer from a viewing perspective, tactically it's the smartest approach for a team that's outmatched talent-wise. Â For all intents and purposes, Messi continues to be a one man team, and you have to imagine he'll simply get worn down as the Cup moves forward unless someone like Levezzi emerges to serve as a counter-punch and attract at least some attention from the "box and one" defense. Â Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Bosnia got robbed. They also had two great shots at the end to at least tie it. What a shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 I actually don't like the fact Germany couldn't beat Ghana. Â The US most likely isn't going to beat Germany. Even if we draw them, Germany will still finish first based on goal differential. Â However, Ghana drawing keeps them alive. A loss by Ghana would have basically eliminated them. A draw against Portugal would have been enough for the US to basically advance, but now it seems like they pretty much have to win or at least draw twice. In the case where Ghana wins against Portugal, we'll have to win based on goal differential (I don't believe FIFA cares for beating another team head-to-head, that's only taken into account if goal differential and goals scored are the same). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 QUOTE (zenryan @ Jun 20, 2014 -> 06:44 PM) Only if you believe those bogus rankings. Â Yup, those FIFA Coke rankings are a joke. Â I've been looking at SPI, but even that's not all that accurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev211 Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Why isn't the tie breaker head to head first? That would make too much sense apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 QUOTE (kev211 @ Jun 21, 2014 -> 11:57 PM) Why isn't the tie breaker head to head first? That would make too much sense apparently.  That's what makes sense, but it's not what FIFA does.  Here's the list of tiebreakers that FIFA would use. They start with the first scenario, and go down the list until one of the rules breaks the tie. Greatest number of points obtained in all the group matches. Goal difference in the group matches. Greatest number of goals scored in the group matches. Almost every time, ties will be broken by one of those three rules. However, should the teams remained tied, FIFA has more tiebreakers.  Goal difference resulting from the group matches between the teams concerned. Greater number of goals scored in all group matches between the teams concerned. Drawing of lots by the FIFA Organizing Committee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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