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[World Cup] Yes, France is still terrible

GnomeTankGnomeTank Registered User regular
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Raakam wrote: »
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Date and times of games:
http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/index.html

Legal streams:
http://espn.go.com/espn3/index
http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/fifaworldcup/live
http://www.eurovisionsports.tv/
http://futbol.univision.com (open to every region)

Groups and their standings:
http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/standings/index.html

Yahoo Fantasy group:
http://us.wc.fantasysports.yahoo.com/world-cup/

Neat little tracker:
http://www.think-positive.net/

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Sagroth wrote: »
Oh c'mon FyreWulff, no one's gonna pay to visit Uranus.
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  • TalkaTalka Registered User regular
    Let's go defense! Nil-nil please!

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  • a5ehrena5ehren Registered User regular
    Algeria looks...not good around the box.

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  • iTunesIsEviliTunesIsEvil Registered User regular
    Why are we prefering a draw to England flat out losing? Are we just realists and we don't think England will be trounced by these guys, or is there more strategery to it?

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  • GnomeTankGnomeTank Registered User regular
    I think we're still using the other thread until England/Algera is over...I jumped the gun a bit.

    Sagroth wrote: »
    Oh c'mon FyreWulff, no one's gonna pay to visit Uranus.
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  • iTunesIsEviliTunesIsEvil Registered User regular
    GnomeTank wrote: »
    I think we're still using the other thread until England/Algera is over...I jumped the gun a bit.
    wwt's sending us this way. Or encouraging us anyway :)

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  • a5ehrena5ehren Registered User regular
    iTunesIsEvil wrote: »
    Why are we prefering a draw to England flat out losing? Are we just realists and we don't think England will be trounced by these guys, or is there more strategery to it?

    Algeria have apparently scored 1 goal in their last 6 international matches...not much confidence they can win this one.

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  • wwtMaskwwtMask Registered User
    Either way, we can still use this one.

    Looks like Rooney's a no show so far.

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  • GnomeTankGnomeTank Registered User regular
    iTunesIsEvil wrote: »
    Why are we prefering a draw to England flat out losing? Are we just realists and we don't think England will be trounced by these guys, or is there more strategery to it?

    If by "we" you mean the States, in the end it doesn't particuarly matter. If we beat Algeria by at least 2 next game, we're in regardless of any other outcome. I guess an England 0-0 draw here makes it a little easier.

    Sagroth wrote: »
    Oh c'mon FyreWulff, no one's gonna pay to visit Uranus.
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  • AegisAegis Registered User regular
    iTunesIsEvil wrote: »
    Why are we prefering a draw to England flat out losing? Are we just realists and we don't think England will be trounced by these guys, or is there more strategery to it?

    Rooting for the US while not being completely insane in thinking England would lose. That would be amazing, so we split the difference and figure they'll draw.

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  • VeritasVRVeritasVR Registered User regular
    a5ehren wrote: »
    iTunesIsEvil wrote: »
    Why are we prefering a draw to England flat out losing? Are we just realists and we don't think England will be trounced by these guys, or is there more strategery to it?

    Algeria have apparently scored 1 goal in their last 6 international matches...not much confidence they can win this one.

    No one said they had to win.

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  • The Fourth EstateThe Fourth Estate Registered User regular
    iTunesIsEvil wrote: »
    Why are we prefering a draw to England flat out losing? Are we just realists and we don't think England will be trounced by these guys, or is there more strategery to it?

    If Algeria win they'll have a reason to turn up against the US. They won't with a draw, but with no material effect on the US's chances.

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  • iTunesIsEviliTunesIsEvil Registered User regular
    GnomeTank wrote: »
    iTunesIsEvil wrote: »
    Why are we prefering a draw to England flat out losing? Are we just realists and we don't think England will be trounced by these guys, or is there more strategery to it?

    If by "we" you mean the States, in the end it doesn't particuarly matter. If we beat Algeria by at least 2 next game, we're in regardless of any other outcome. I guess an England 0-0 draw here makes it a little easier.
    Yeah, "we" was "the States." :P Suppose I should be more clear about things like that.

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  • AegisAegis Registered User regular
    That was a clusterfuck.

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  • a5ehrena5ehren Registered User regular
    VeritasVR wrote: »
    a5ehren wrote: »
    iTunesIsEvil wrote: »
    Why are we prefering a draw to England flat out losing? Are we just realists and we don't think England will be trounced by these guys, or is there more strategery to it?

    Algeria have apparently scored 1 goal in their last 6 international matches...not much confidence they can win this one.

    No one said they had to win.

    Right, but I was addressing the "realist" part of your question.

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  • GnomeTankGnomeTank Registered User regular
    iTunesIsEvil wrote: »
    GnomeTank wrote: »
    iTunesIsEvil wrote: »
    Why are we prefering a draw to England flat out losing? Are we just realists and we don't think England will be trounced by these guys, or is there more strategery to it?

    If by "we" you mean the States, in the end it doesn't particuarly matter. If we beat Algeria by at least 2 next game, we're in regardless of any other outcome. I guess an England 0-0 draw here makes it a little easier.
    Yeah, "we" was "the States." :P Suppose I should be more clear about things like that.

    I figured that's who you meant, but it can be hard to tell sometimes in an international competition.

    Sagroth wrote: »
    Oh c'mon FyreWulff, no one's gonna pay to visit Uranus.
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  • mrt144mrt144 King of the Numbernames Registered User regular
    2 Shots total for England?

    Terrible.

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  • AegisAegis Registered User regular
    Terry down?

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  • TalkaTalka Registered User regular
    I believe that if Algeria and England ties here, there's a way we (USA) can conveivably advance with a draw next Wednesday. Algeria wins, and we need a win. England wins, and we need to win 2-0 at least to guarantee passage.

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  • The Fourth EstateThe Fourth Estate Registered User regular
    Algeria are the superior side so far. The joys of supporting England.

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  • wwtMaskwwtMask Registered User
    What the hell is with the top tier teams having such bad showings? The skill and athleticism differential hasn't diminished that much lately, has it?

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  • GrimReaperGrimReaper Registered User regular
    Honestly, this match is so disappointing.

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  • iTunesIsEviliTunesIsEvil Registered User regular
    a5ehren wrote: »
    VeritasVR wrote: »
    a5ehren wrote: »
    iTunesIsEvil wrote: »
    Why are we prefering a draw to England flat out losing? Are we just realists and we don't think England will be trounced by these guys, or is there more strategery to it?

    Algeria have apparently scored 1 goal in their last 6 international matches...not much confidence they can win this one.

    No one said they had to win.

    Right, but I was addressing the "realist" part of your question.
    That was my question, but yeah. :) I gots it now.

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  • PantsBPantsB Registered User regular
    Might as well use this one.

    Rooney is so going to get a red this game.

    Rationale for wanting a draw is England will be on 2 points, Slovenia on 4. An England Slovenia draw and US Algeria draw still gives the US chance, on goals scored. A win would put the US through no matter what.

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  • GnomeTankGnomeTank Registered User regular
    Talka wrote: »
    I believe that if Algeria and England ties here, there's a way we (USA) can conveivably advance with a draw next Wednesday. Algeria wins, and we need a win. England wins, and we need to win 2-0 at least to guarantee passage.

    If England wins, we're still in a "just beat Algeria" situation, provided England or Slavenia WINS, not draws. If England/Slavenia draw, we will need to have beat Algeria by 2.

    Sagroth wrote: »
    Oh c'mon FyreWulff, no one's gonna pay to visit Uranus.
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  • AegisAegis Registered User regular
    An England shot on goal!

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  • TalkaTalka Registered User regular
    Right now a 0-0 score isn't looking inconceivable.

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  • AegisAegis Registered User regular
    Bwaha, he slipped.

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  • GrimReaperGrimReaper Registered User regular
    Aegis wrote: »
    An England shot on goal!

    We'll get that bird somehow!

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  • Wet BanditWet Bandit Registered User
    GnomeTank wrote: »
    Talka wrote: »
    I believe that if Algeria and England ties here, there's a way we (USA) can conveivably advance with a draw next Wednesday. Algeria wins, and we need a win. England wins, and we need to win 2-0 at least to guarantee passage.

    If England wins, we're still in a "just beat Algeria" situation, provided England or Slavenia WINS, not draws. If England/Slavenia draw, we will need to have beat Algeria by 2.

    Or beat Algeria by one but score one more goal against Algeria than Slovenia does against England, I think. So if we beat Algeria 1-0 and England/Slovenia finished 0-0, we'd move through. Same with 2-1 and a 1-1 draw.

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  • AegisAegis Registered User regular
    Oh what a save.

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  • GoslingGosling Team Monica Watertown, WIRegistered User regular
    GrimReaper wrote: »
    Honestly, this match is so disappointing.

    NO THIS IS THE BEST MATCH EVER YOU SHUT YOUR FILTHY MOUTH

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  • iTunesIsEviliTunesIsEvil Registered User regular
    That was a close one there, Algeria. Rooney got pissed when he slipped.

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  • mere_immortalmere_immortal So tasty!Registered User regular
    Christ we are horrible tonight.

    Boring game for a third party too.

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  • JutranjoJutranjo Registered User regular
    GnomeTank wrote: »
    Talka wrote: »
    I believe that if Algeria and England ties here, there's a way we (USA) can conveivably advance with a draw next Wednesday. Algeria wins, and we need a win. England wins, and we need to win 2-0 at least to guarantee passage.

    If England wins, we're still in a "just beat Algeria" situation, provided England or Slavenia WINS, not draws. If England/Slavenia draw, we will need to have beat Algeria by 2.

    We call it Slovenia :x

    Hoping for a draw here so our team has more of a chance.

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  • ArikadoArikado Registered User regular
    Pacey match is pacey. I like.

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  • The Fourth EstateThe Fourth Estate Registered User regular
    Stop passing it to James. You are tempting fate.

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  • Mustachio JonesMustachio Jones Registered User regular
    re: poor performance of teams: just do what everyone else is doing and blame it on the ball.

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  • ArikadoArikado Registered User regular
    I honestly think Defoe instead of Heskey would suit England right now.

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  • AegisAegis Registered User regular
    Amazing pass and a great strike.

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  • PantsBPantsB Registered User regular
    That was a close rocket shot

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