World Cup in Soccer Updates!

[Phil C]

We mustn't forget that they are starting today from Germany and the USA has a good team participating. Excitement indeed. Go USA!

[Adidas410s]

can you provide up to the minute reports for us Phil? I count on you for things like this...

[STANG RED]

What time does the TV coverage begin?
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I need a good nap. And soccer works better than a bedtime lullaby. :D

[Phil C]

The favorites to win it all is probably between Germany and Brazil. Most of the experts feel Brazil is the better team but Germany has the home field advantage since the games are in Germany. But of course in soccer anything can happen and the best teams don't always win. That is why soccer has such widespread following with strong passion.

[pirate44]

Originally posted by Phil C
We mustn't forget that they are starting today from Germany and the USA has a good team participating. Excitement indeed. Go USA!
a guy i work with is going there for a coupe games in a couple weeks. the tix are way too expensive and too much of a hassle to get. not worth it in my opinion.

[Phil C]

The good thing is that ESPN is televising the games. Consult your tv guide for the channels and time.

[big daddy russ]

US plays its first game on Monday. Germany kicks things off at noon today. I can't wait. My nipples are hard.

[STANG RED]

Originally posted by big daddy russ
My nipples are hard.

LMAO
TMI big daddy!!!
Now I have to try and get that image out of my mind.

[DU_stud04]

GO BRASIL!!!!!!!!!!!

[Phil C]

Even as far away from the games here as one surfs the web one can feel the tension and excitement in the air that the fans in Germany that are going to the games must be feeling. Remember these games are going to be watched world wide.

[Phil C]

The first game between Germany and Costa Rica has started. Let the madness begin!

[Phil C]

It didn't take long for Germany to score and they lead 1 - 0. Man don't you all wish you could be there? You can feel the excitement in the air even all the way over to hear.

[Phil C]

Costa Rica scores and it is tied 1 to 1!!
The television seems to show they were offisides but the officials missed it. Hope there aren't any riots.

[Phil C]

Germany scores 2 to 1.

Did you know if one more goal is scored in this match it will tie the record for most goals scored, four, in an opening match of the FICA World Cup?

[Phil C]

I recommend that everyone get to a tv or at least get your recorders set quickly. This is a great game to watch for newcomers for the curiousity factor because it has lots of attacking and fast paced action with memorial goals and a little bit of controversy already. Also the pagentry is unmatched.

[Adidas410s]

Originally posted by Phil C
Germany scores 2 to 1.

Did you know if one more goal is scored in this match it will tie the record for most goals scored, four, in an opening match of the FICA World Cup?

crazy stuff. What is the time at in this match? Also, this is a very important game because Costa Rica has an excellent chance to upset Germany and increase its chances of advancing to the knockout/medal rounds.

[Phil C]

I'm not sure of the time but it looks like it is early evening in Germany. They just showed a 17 year old girl (or she looked that age anyway) in the stands and can you believe it - she looked like she was bored out of her mind. She doesn't realize the historical importance of this event. :eek:

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by big daddy russ
My nipples are hard. :eek: :eek: Alrighty then!

[Phil C]

After more review of the replay the experts seem to think that the Costa Rica player was not offsides after all. Still there was controversy when he made the goal. Good job by the refs.

[Phil C]

Same score 2 to 1.

[DU_stud04]

wow, did any one else see that germany player score from 40 yards out???? it was amazing!!!

[Adidas410s]

Originally posted by DU_stud04
wow, did any one else see that germany player score from 40 yards out???? it was amazing!!!

40 yards??? That's sick! What is the score now?

[DU_stud04]

4-2 with stop[page time still in effect last time i looked

[DU_stud04]

yea, final is 4-2 germany......im still dumbfounded after that goal!

[Phil C]

A great way to start the games indeed. Costa Rica got back in it to make it 3 to 2 but that last insurance goal by Germany was magnificient.

[Phil C]

And next year they will have the Women's World Cup in soccer. Exciting times indeed!!

[Phil C]

Next up is Poland vs Equador. It will be on ESPN2 starting at about 2 P.M. today.

[DU_stud04]

go brasil!!!!!:D:) :D :)

[Manck]

Missed the second half of the GER/CRC game. Will miss POL/ECU game because we don't have cable at work.

Don't care if Costa Rica loses. They're a bunch of hacks who only got in because our region is weak once you get past USA and MEX.

I hope MEX loses every game they play by 4 goals. I only hate MEX when it comes to soccer, but then I hate them very much.

USA will have an extremely hard time gettimg out of group stage. The opener against CZE is key. But we have a decent chance, because CZE is getting bitten by the injury bug HARD right now.

ITA is overrated, in my opinion, but that still means they're one of the best sides in the competition. If Totti comes back from his injury strong, watch out. He's one of the best attacing midfielders on the planet.

The GHA game is very much an unknown. They called up some players that nobody's ever seen for the final squad. Luckily for us, we'll have seen them play the same opponents that we've played by then, so we'll know what to expect when the game rolls around.

If we can nab 4 points in the first two matches, we should control our own destiny, which would be great.

A return trip to the quarterfinals or farther would be an EXCELLENT result for this tournament. However, as with every World Cup, if you're not BRA, ARG, ENG, GER, FRA or ITA...getting out of the group stage is considered a successful tournament, ESPECIALLY if you are in the Group of Death like USA is.

There's some expert analysis for you.

[DU_stud04]

http://www.joga.com/VideoView.aspx?videoId=-8159967716038321476

check out this video.....i liked it, funny 2:D

[DU_stud04]

http://www.joga.com/VideoView.aspx?videoId=1723130120904751807

and this1:D

[Phil C]

Hey Du someone once posted a long goal done in China by a goalie who kicked the ball almost 100 yards down the field and it happened to bounce up right and go into the net. I don't think it is available anymore but it was spectacular.

[DU_stud04]

that sounds like something i HAVE to see....will be doing research for the rest of the day:D

[DU_stud04]

sad.....argentina is just toying with ivory coast, its been 2-0 since half, and its pretty much a game of keepaway.

[DU_stud04]

Originally posted by Phil C
Hey Du someone once posted a long goal done in China by a goalie who kicked the ball almost 100 yards down the field and it happened to bounce up right and go into the net. I don't think it is available anymore but it was spectacular.

dont think i found the one your talking about, but i did find SEVERAL goals made by goalies.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-OrMODRZm0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOqAZxHoLxg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXYzsBIGm-E

second one is my favorite

enjoy:)

[DU_stud04]

this reminds me of my suitemait from my freshman year. he is from peru and played soccer his whole life. since uta doesnt have a team,only organized clubs, he decided it was the best we would get. he was playing keeper and it was towards the end, his team sucked. he got the ball as keeper and decided to take the ball himself. drove the length of the field makingpeople look stupid and scored with no problem. probly the greatest play ive ever seen. funny thing is he turned to his team and just shrugged.

they won 1-0

[DU_stud04]

Originally posted by DU_stud04
sad.....argentina is just toying with ivory coast, its been 2-0 since half, and its pretty much a game of keepaway.

after pulling out both starting strikers......ivory coast scored a goal at 80'

argentina next drive scores, but offsides is called

2-1 argentina. 5+stoppeage time remaining

[DU_stud04]

2-1 final. argentina!

[big daddy russ]

I'm surprised the Ivory Coast kept it this close. Argentina needs to just close them out. They've been screwing around too long. Sloppy passing all game and they still had a 2-0 lead, then squandered a nice lead.

Reminded me of the Dutch, the Italians, or the US Hoops Dream Team. More talent than just about anyone, they just can't seem to work as a team.

[Manck]

None of the Ivory Coast players were making runs off the ball. That was key. They've got gobs of raw talent, as noted by Drogba's goal. But you HAVE to run off the ball.

Now T&T's draw against the Swedes was a true display of teamwork. When Avery John, who is a pretty damn good player, gets ent off 30 seconds into the second half, I expected Sweden to blow them out. But Beenhaker made a great sub putting in Glen, and Shaka Hislop put on a great performance in the net. Hopefully T&T can put up a decent show against England.

I hope the pitch spontaneously combusts in the Mexico/Iran match tomorrow.

USA ON MONDAY.

[DU_stud04]

mexico vs iran is now underway....go mexico!

[DU_stud04]

GOAL MEXICO!!!!! 28' in :D

[DU_stud04]

Iran strikes back with a goal from a corner kick 36' in the match

[DU_stud04]

first half over, tied 1-1

[DU_stud04]

GOAL MEXICO! 76 minutes in, 2-1 mexico

[Gobbla2001]

GO MEXICO...

I hope they win it all so they'll have a reason to stay over there until they get the papers...

[DU_stud04]

GOAL MEXICO!!!! 79 minutes in

beautiful header, 3-1 mexico

[Gobbla2001]

I can watch an exciting game of soccer, like a big rivalry type one, but I sure as hell can't read a thread about it... so forgive me if this has already been said:

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!

(or was it "SCORE" the guy yelled for 10 minutes without a breath?)

carry on...

[DU_stud04]

final, 3-1 mexico!!!!!!

:D :D :D :D

[District303aPastPlayer]

Japan vs Australia on ESPN2 and Univision right now. If you want to hear

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLL LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL
then you can watch the spanish broadcast

[District303aPastPlayer]

1-0 in the 27th minute... Japan up.

[Phil C]

Man this is so heartwarming with all the 3A downlow members who have taken an interest in soccer. :)

[District303aPastPlayer]

Originally posted by Phil C
Man this is so heartwarming with all the 3A downlow members who have taken an interest in soccer. :)

i love football... once every 4 years :)

Ronaldino = the GOAT

[Phil C]

Originally posted by District303aPastPlayer
i love football... once every 4 years :)

Ronaldino = the GOAT

Don't forget the Women's World Cup in Soccer coming in 2007. :)

[Phil C]

If we could get 66 and PPHSFan to watch one good game of the World Cup and there have been several they might get hooked on soccer. :)

[District303aPastPlayer]

82nd minute, and Japan still up on a contraversial goal. The Japanese player should have been called for a foul in the box, but it was a no call.

[District303aPastPlayer]

uh ohh... Australia ties it in the 84th minute

[District303aPastPlayer]

this match is marred with no-calls

[District303aPastPlayer]

Tim Cahill, 89th minute, second goal. 2-1 Aussies...

Aussie Aussie Aussie....

[District303aPastPlayer]

2nd minute of Stoppage time...

Aloisi... 92nd minute....


Aussie Aussie Aussie!!!

[District303aPastPlayer]

3 points and the 3-1 win for the Aussies

[DU_stud04]

is usa next???

[Phil C]

They have just started and unfortunately almost right away Czech Republic has a goal and leads us 1 to 0. Come on USA! Get it Back!

This game is important to us because it will give us a hint as to how we will do. And the Czech team is a good team.

[DU_stud04]

::turns tv back on, pops popcorn, and gets ready to laugh:::)

[DU_stud04]

too sad.....usa missed, muahahhahaha:evilgrin: :evilgrin: :evilgrin:

[DU_stud04]

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL LLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!


yes, im watchin on the spanish station today:D :D :D

[Manck]

The dirty dirty dirty Czechs......USA is playing flat. At least Koller is going out.

Sam's Army stepping it up to energize the boys.

[Fal44]

Dont Look good for the US

[DU_stud04]

i have grown tired of watching usa attemp to play, someone call me if they wake up and decide to play.

[football4life]

US stunk! Crap im pissed! all the hype, and they come out and look like this?? What is going on here? First the World baseball classic, then we have to deal with this. US needs to wake up bigtime.

[Phil C]

Originally posted by football4life
US stunk! Crap im pissed! all the hype, and they come out and look like this?? What is going on here? First the World baseball classic, then we have to deal with this. US needs to wake up bigtime.

:(

[Highschoolfan78]

US did not play well at all.. hopefully things will turn around.. Go ghana!! How about those boys from down under??? they came out and beat japan!! Go Aussies!!!

[Manck]

Everyone should be praying for Italy and Ghana to tie. Then the USA is still only a point out, which wouldn't be TOO bad.

[Highschoolfan78]

true that.. i didnt think about that.. 0-0 tie

[DU_stud04]

Originally posted by football4life
US stunk!
hahahhahaha......muahahhahaha:devil: :devil: :D :D

[DU_stud04]

GGGGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLL LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ITALY!!!!!!!!

the way the ball knuckles is crazy, i wouldnt want to be keeper

1-0 italy 41 minues in the match

[kepdawg]

If this is such a big deal then why aren't we playing in prime time?

[Phil C]

Originally posted by kepdawg
If this is such a big deal then why aren't we playing in prime time?

kep the games are live from Germany and they are several hours ahead of us. For example it is noon here then it is early evening there which is when the games are played.

[District303aPastPlayer]

Originally posted by DU_stud04
GGGGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLL LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ITALY!!!!!!!!

the way the ball knuckles is crazy, i wouldnt want to be keeper

1-0 italy 41 minues in the match

they are using seamless adidas balls

[District303aPastPlayer]

Togo 1
Korea 0

Brazil plays Croatia today at 3 in the feature match :)

[District303aPastPlayer]

Togo 1
Korea 1

Goal in the 54th Minute after a free kick following a Red Card

[District303aPastPlayer]

Togo 1
Korea 2

Goal, 72nd minute

[AggieJohn]

Originally posted by big daddy russ
US plays its first game on Monday. Germany kicks things off at noon today. I can't wait. My nipples are hard.

your excited, feel these nipples...

[Manck]

Originally posted by District303aPastPlayer
they are using seamless adidas balls
They're not seamless, but the panels are nowhere near the same as any traditional soccer ball.

The weight is slightly different as well.

[Bandera YaYa]

Originally posted by AggieJohn
your excited, feel these nipples... ......now I'm scarred for life....... :eyetwitch

[DU_stud04]

Originally posted by AggieJohn
your excited, feel these nipples...

bow chicka bow wow

[DU_stud04]

watchin the opening of a game makes me want to be there:(

[District303aPastPlayer]

Originally posted by DU_stud04
watchin the opening of a game makes me want to be there:(

true...

[District303aPastPlayer]

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL LLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!

Kaka in the 44th minute...

[DU_stud04]

AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!1


GGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLL LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !


BRASIL!!!!!!!


:D :D :D :D :D :D

[District303aPastPlayer]

seriously, its been all Kaka, Ronaldihno, and that 2 name guy, but where is Ronaldo... its like hes not even out there

[schu1213]

Brasil is the truth

[Manck]

2 name guy being Ze Roberto or Roberto Carlos?

And you're not hearing from Ronaldo because he is old, fat and overrated. At least by Brazilian standards.

[DU_stud04]

Originally posted by Manck

And you're not hearing from Ronaldo because he is old, fat and overrated. At least by Brazilian standards.

over-rated or not, he is still 3rd all time scorer in world cup....

[District303aPastPlayer]

Roberto Carlos

[DU_stud04]

hahaha, stupid fans.....

[District303aPastPlayer]

Brasil Wins

[DU_stud04]

player of the match........either the fan, or kaka....not sure........real close one there

[DU_stud04]

wow...looks like saudi arabia is going to win this one.....has been tied 1-1, then with 5 minutes left in the match, they have a long break and score by a guy who just came off the bench. great goal!

2-1 saudi

[DU_stud04]

WOW! tunisha(sp?)....score a goal to tie it up in extra time.....its amazing, probly that guys best goal ever.

bout a minute in extra time left

2-2

[Fal44]

Did any one see that awesome save by an England Player to save the first goal of the day by Trinadad and A Tibagio (Spell check).?

[DU_stud04]

after mexico losing today, i thought they were out. but our persian friends(iran), who mexico beat earlier on came to the rescue by scoring a goal with 10 minutes left in the match to tie their opponent......thus pushing mexico into the next round of the world cup