World Cup 2014: BRASIL

[Blinge]

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/foot ... 30038.html

Finally I can fit in.

[BIL]

Just borrow liberally from the gold standard in footie commentary

[d3vak]

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/foot ... 30038.html

Finally I can fit in.

LOL

[Leandro]

Anyone noticed the silly "fold your arms" stature when introducing the players? To me it looks forced and silly.

Same impression here, it looks really corny. Cristiano Ronaldo is so cocky he flashed a smile after folding his arms, the only player I've seen doing that, lol

Portugal got owned

[Skykid]

I swear Germany are the jammiest bastards in football. They always seem to have God on their side.

[brentsg]

I swear Germany are the jammiest bastards in football. They always seem to have God on their side.

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=jammiest

[neorichieb1971]

Getting really annoyed with players going down like they are shot in the face. Bepe from Portugal was just demonstrating that he just tapped him in the face (accidentally). Obviously he shouldn't have demonstrated it as he did but the German player shouldn't be allowed to react like he's dying. If FIFA don't take this out of the game we will see it everytime someones hand is raised. This is EVERYTHING that is wrong with football. Ridiculous.

Germans were the better team and deserved 3 points, but damn kick this out of the game please!

[Blinge]

I swear Germany are the jammiest bastards in football. They always seem to have God on their side.

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=jammiest

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=jammy

[Ruldra]

USA, I'm not expecting much from you, but for crying out loud don't lose to Ghana. That's the bare minimum you must do.

[d3vak]

Getting really annoyed with players going down like they are shot in the face. Bepe from Portugal was just demonstrating that he just tapped him in the face (accidentally). Obviously he shouldn't have demonstrated it as he did but the German player shouldn't be allowed to react like he's dying. If FIFA don't take this out of the game we will see it everytime someones hand is raised. This is EVERYTHING that is wrong with football. Ridiculous.

Germans were the better team and deserved 3 points, but damn kick this out of the game please!

That performance earned him an Oscar.

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And

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[BIL]

lmao

[neorichieb1971]

USA- Dempsey just got kicked in the face and got a nose bleed and didn't act like Meuller. Great sportsmanship there..

at the above post.

[d3vak]

Comparable to this.

[GaijinPunch]

USA, I'm not expecting much from you, but for crying out loud don't lose to Ghana. That's the bare minimum you must do.

They lost to Ghana last time.

[neorichieb1971]

Well it looks like the USA has won this one.. good job USA.. or is it a minute too soon

[GaijinPunch]

Nah, we got dis.

Now, on to Germany...

[neorichieb1971]

It will take prayers to God to win against Germany.

If you don't lose by more than 2 goals I will be very VERY surprised.

[GaijinPunch]

It will take prayers to God to win against Germany.

If you don't lose by more than 2 goals I will be very VERY surprised.

First World Cup I watched we played Germany in the quarter finals. Lost (by 2) but it was a pretty good game from what I remember. It's rare that America is ever the underdog when it doesn't come to invading countries and warfare in general (or mass shootings, or the dumbest health care system in the free world, or writing checks still... [seriously!] ). So, guess we better enjoy it. Maybe a bad case of the clap goes around the German locker room giving us the edge. You never know.

[R-Gray 1]

Ghana deserved more but Usa last years shows being a solid team . Good for Usa for his rematch. Please don't let Klose breaks Ronaldo récord

[brentsg]

It was a fun game for sure, lots and lots of hanging on. Still, they scored an impressive creative goal and another on a good set piece. Without a doubt the loss of Altidore is huge and had a significant impact on the game. I'll be shocked if he sees anymore action in this Cup.

One question though, since it's the game I've watched the closest so far. Are all the refs having such trouble officiating contested balls?

[Ruldra]

First World Cup I watched we played Germany in the quarter finals. Lost (by 2) but it was a pretty good game from what I remember.

Reminds me of the first WC I watched (the 1994 one), Brazil x USA in the knockout stage. 0-0 far into the game, both teams are evenly matched, until one of our players catch the ball with his arm and proceeds to score. The referee didn't see it as usual. We totally robbed you guys that day

E: It happened on 4th of July on US soil, holy shit.

[gbaplayer]

I swear Germany are the jammiest bastards in football. They always seem to have God on their side.

i really hope they will win their fourth title this year, after losing the final in 2002 and semi-finals in 2006 and 2010.
awesome first match.

[Lord Satori]

I'm pretty sure it's "Brazil", not "Brasil".

[GaijinPunch]

E: It happened on 4th of July on US soil, holy shit.

Painful.

I'm pretty sure it's "Brazil", not "Brasil".

More painful.

[Skykid]

I'm pretty sure it's "Brazil", not "Brasil".

Oh my facepalm.

[neorichieb1971]

Don't you just love it when someone 3 pages in says something like that?

You would think twice wouldn't you?

[SharkSkin-Man]

Reminds me of the first WC I watched (the 1994 one), Brazil x USA in the knockout stage. 0-0 far into the game, both teams are evenly matched, until one of our players catch the ball with his arm and proceeds to score. The referee didn't see it as usual. We totally robbed you guys that day

E: It happened on 4th of July on US soil, holy shit.

Also memorable for Leonardo's fairly brutal elbow on Tab Ramos.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30rSHY9aFBI&feature=kp

[d3vak]

I'm pretty sure it's "Brazil", not "Brasil".

Maybe he wants to keep it in portuguese!

[Leandro]

Today's Brasil game is being playing in Ruldra's city

Mexico's goalkeeper is inspired

[Eno]

Quite a brutal game. 3 faults within 1 1/2 minute and what, 4 yellow cards?
Still, Mexico felt like the better team in the end of the day.