2014 World Cup

[Monoriu]

For those worried about the Mono angle to this, I concede that Mexico winning the tournament would probably destroy his world. But they weren't going to win anyway. The Netherlands and Colombia are probably our two best hopes for a first time winner, and that would also be quite disastrous for Mono. Remember that in the last 4 world cups, we have had 2 first time winners. This could make it 3 in 5. The club is becoming less exclusive. The barbarians are at the gates; the old guard is collapsing.

Say, Columbia winnng the WC is no where near as bad as Nigeria winning it.   At least nobody will be able to say this is the dawn of African/Asian/North American football or something. 

[Valmy]

Holland for the cup!

Though Mexico winning would be kind of funny given how excited a lot of Americans seem to be about this tournament. Its nice to imagine their cleaners giving them smug looks.

They are our arch rivals.  We are constantly exchanging looks with our cleaners following Mexico's constant stream of failures.

Anyway now we need to beat Belgium to remind everybody who is #1 in CONCACAF.  I mean presuming Costa Rica doesn't go nuts now.  This is why Latin American countries should just disband their armies, not only does it lead to more government stability but more manpower is freed up for strategic soccer initiatives.

[Valmy]

Say, Columbia winnng the WC is no where near as bad as Nigeria winning it.   At least nobody will be able to say this is the dawn of African/Asian/North American football or something. 

Yeah the Dutch or Columbia winning it would hardly be a shocking development.  Both have been favorites in the past.

[Admiral Yi]

Yi crushing his archrival Chunkmonk.

[Valmy]

Woah Costa Rica scored.

Well they have nothing to worry about now.  The Greek Phalanx attacks like all its hoplites are advancing through a swamp with all their legs amputated.

[Admiral Yi]

Costa Rica gets  Dorsied!!

[Norgy]

Dammit. Red card for a Rican.
Costa Rica should've had a penalty for a deliberate handball by one of the Greek "players" too.

[Duque de Bragança]

Woah Costa Rica scored.

Well they have nothing to worry about now.  The Greek Phalanx attacks like all its hoplites are advancing through a swamp with all their legs amputated.

Is Valmy the new Tamas?

[Valmy]

Is Valmy the new Tamas?

WTF?!  I have been at this long before Tamas ever put 1 pound on Spain.

[alfred russel]

For those worried about the Mono angle to this, I concede that Mexico winning the tournament would probably destroy his world. But they weren't going to win anyway. The Netherlands and Colombia are probably our two best hopes for a first time winner, and that would also be quite disastrous for Mono. Remember that in the last 4 world cups, we have had 2 first time winners. This could make it 3 in 5. The club is becoming less exclusive. The barbarians are at the gates; the old guard is collapsing.

Say, Columbia winnng the WC is no where near as bad as Nigeria winning it.   At least nobody will be able to say this is the dawn of African/Asian/North American football or something.

Yeah, but Nigeria isn't really a threat to win the tournament.

Yeah the Dutch or Columbia winning it would hardly be a shocking development.  Both have been favorites in the past.

It certainly wouldn't be shocking this time. However, Colombia has been really hit or miss--and since the 90s are a lot more miss than hit. Assuming that trend continues, they would be more like the Uruguay of former winners. A mid tier South American side for which it really isn't news if they miss the World Cup and something of an accomplishment to advance beyond the group stage. They aren't a giant.

[alfred russel]

Costa Rica gets  Dorsied!!

The red carded dude will just put on another jersey, assume someone else's identity, and come back in the game.

[Valmy]

It certainly wouldn't be shocking this time. However, Colombia has been really hit or miss--and since the 90s are a lot more miss than hit. Assuming that trend continues, they would be more like the Uruguay of former winners. A mid tier South American side for which it really isn't news if they miss the World Cup and something of an accomplishment to advance beyond the group stage. They aren't a giant.

Well in 1994 they were amongst the favorites before Pablo Escobar scored an own goal and then got assassinated.  They are not a juggernaut but it would not be shocking if they won.

[Admiral Yi]

The red carded dude will just put on another jersey, assume someone else's identity, and come back in the game.

[Malicious Intent]

No!   

[alfred russel]

It seems midnight for concacaf is ~85 minutes in the round of 16.