So now Nigeria needs to beat Korea by 2 goals (and a Greek loss)
I think as long as Greece loses and Nigeria wins they take it, yeah?
Yeah. That would bring up a 9-3-3-3 final group score and a three-way tie for the second qualifying spot. The next tiebreaker after points is goal difference, and right now that's -1 South Korea, -1 Greece, and -2 Nigeria. A Greek loss brings their difference down to -2 or lower, and a Nigerian win brings their difference to -1 or above while simultaneously bringing South Korea's to -2 or below, putting Nigeria into the round of 16.
If Nigeria wins and Greece wins (or ties), Greece gets in with 6 (or 4) points to Nigeria's 3. If Nigeria doesn't win, they're stuck at 0 or 1 and finish last.
The goalie should have obviously been given flowers and been crowned Mrs. World Cup. But all the ref had on him was a red card. What's a brother to do?!
So what? He still fucking kicked at him as well as raised his hands to him. There was definite intent to hurt the player.
So what? the Greece player shoved the ball in his chest and pushed him back. I'm pretty sure if a soccer player wants to kick you he can. It was certainly stupid to even make the motion, but the acting like that when you don't even get hit is just, ugh.
Oh, since when?
more of a comment on their ability, not that it's within the rules.
Only one (stupid) person is arguing about this one.
no need to be a silly goose about it. I disagree that a unconnected kick with a lot play acting rolling around like it's the end of the world deserves a red card. I think he deserved a yellow, for even looking like he was going to do that, but the Greece player rolling around in the background for 20 seconds and then getting up and walking off lifting his shorts to show absolutely no mark... yeah, it's ridiculous to be put down a player for that.
To be fair to Mexico they have some young guys are very very exciting to watch.
The old hacks like Marquez and Blanco can fuck right off though. Sadly I think I want Mexico to win though, my desire for a good CONCACAF showing is just enough to mute my Mexico hatred to the point where my hatred of France wins out.
Also for whatever reason Mexico plays less dirty against Euro or South American teams.
It's only against the U.S. that stuff like Marquez doing a flying studs up kick into Cobi Jones's hamstring and following through with a deliberate elbow to the head happens.
Also for whatever reason Mexico plays less dirty against Euro or South American teams.
It's only against the U.S. that stuff like Marquez doing a flying studs up kick into Cobi Jones's hamstring and following through with a deliberate elbow to the head happens.
This is probably because they hate losing to us so very very much, but you would think they would be used to it by now.
as a mad german im gonna be the wet blanket that so many were for our performance against australia
- first goal was a pathetic own goal
- second goal was shit goaltending
- third goal higuain was clearly offsides
see how do you like it argentines
but really though its sad the two most impressive teams in this tournament are going to meet in the quarterfinals. england's quarter of the bracket is going to be such a joke if they win their group.
hoping for a repeat of the 2006 germany vs argentina game
but both teams are much better than they were back then..
as a mad german im gonna be the wet blanket that so many were for our performance against australia
- first goal was a pathetic own goal
- second goal was shit goaltending
- third goal higuain was clearly offsides
see how do you like it argentines
but really though its sad the two most impressive teams in this tournament are going to meet in the quarterfinals. england's quarter of the bracket is going to be such a joke if they win their group.
hoping for a repeat of the 2006 germany vs argentina game
but both teams are much better than they were back then..
And I seriously don't know whether I could survive that again without a heart attack or 5
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Yeah. That would bring up a 9-3-3-3 final group score and a three-way tie for the second qualifying spot. The next tiebreaker after points is goal difference, and right now that's -1 South Korea, -1 Greece, and -2 Nigeria. A Greek loss brings their difference down to -2 or lower, and a Nigerian win brings their difference to -1 or above while simultaneously bringing South Korea's to -2 or below, putting Nigeria into the round of 16.
If Nigeria wins and Greece wins (or ties), Greece gets in with 6 (or 4) points to Nigeria's 3. If Nigeria doesn't win, they're stuck at 0 or 1 and finish last.
Yeah I forgot that since they play eachother a 1 goal win is worth double in terms of differential.
I am mortified that people are arguing against this one
more of a comment on their ability, not that it's within the rules.
no need to be a silly goose about it. I disagree that a unconnected kick with a lot play acting rolling around like it's the end of the world deserves a red card. I think he deserved a yellow, for even looking like he was going to do that, but the Greece player rolling around in the background for 20 seconds and then getting up and walking off lifting his shorts to show absolutely no mark... yeah, it's ridiculous to be put down a player for that.
Not to mention the couple other types of misconduct that kicking/push qualified as.
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Although that one was a lot funnier.
Does a lot of dirty play and some of the worst acting you'll see outside of an Italy match qualify as a "good game" for you?
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I guess if they are both dirty, it could be interesting to see who does a better job at it.
My boner says 'yes'.
But they both do both to excess.
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The old hacks like Marquez and Blanco can fuck right off though. Sadly I think I want Mexico to win though, my desire for a good CONCACAF showing is just enough to mute my Mexico hatred to the point where my hatred of France wins out.
Need I mention the Ireland game?
Where in the hell am I supposed to watch this abortion of a match?
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I think you're remembering that volleyball game...
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It's only against the U.S. that stuff like Marquez doing a flying studs up kick into Cobi Jones's hamstring and following through with a deliberate elbow to the head happens.
I was in the process of writing "what if you were looking for something great to jerk off...to..." and then realized that still works.
It's going to be on ESPN2, but kickoff isn't for another half hour.
it's on ESPN3
http://espn.go.com/espn3/player?id=6217&league=FIFA
is the link for it i think it just doesn't start for another 2 minutes
There was a quote on the BBC webiste just after that match. So good:
We should have seen this coming and kept an eye on them: Olympics 2008, French crowned handball champions.
All is well now, though. Coverage is listed.
PHEW
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This is probably because they hate losing to us so very very much, but you would think they would be used to it by now.
A month or two ago, they showed the France v Ireland rugby match. On the listings page it said:
French allowed to use their hands in this one!
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hoping for a repeat of the 2006 germany vs argentina game
but both teams are much better than they were back then..
They played eachother 4 times in qualifying.
And I seriously don't know whether I could survive that again without a heart attack or 5