2014 World Cup

[FunkMonk]

To be fair there are a lot of soccer hipsters in the US who suddenly started following the sport in the past couple years.

True, but I used to watch "Soccer Made in Germany" on PBS in the 1970s.

Stop being old. 

[Liep]

I give one thing to Ed: it is funny how you Americans come out of the woodwork when there is a World Cup and think you know a single thing about football. 

You know what Beetlejuice?  It's not that complicated a game.

Indeed, you don't need in depth tactical knowledge for a game like this.

Ronaldo = evil, USA = brave underdogs.

[Duque de Bragança]

When I was watching that comically slow substitution, I pictured in my mind the ref saying "fuck you, I'll add another minute just for that".  How ironic that it proved to be the difference.

Stop complaining, I have seen yellow cards for substitutions faster than that one. Bata(rd) anyone? 

[Liep]

Your references continue to elude me.

[PDH]

To be fair there are a lot of soccer hipsters in the US who suddenly started following the sport in the past couple years.

True, but I used to watch "Soccer Made in Germany" on PBS in the 1970s.

Stop being old. 

  But I AM old.

[CountDeMoney]

Indeed, you don't need in depth tactical knowledge for a game like this.

Ronaldo = evil, USA = brave underdogs.

Well, now the US is going to be driving straight into Casserine Pass next game.

[Duque de Bragança]

Your references continue to elude me.

Sorry, Footix.

[Ed Anger]

I watched soccer a couple of years ago to keep my mind occupied while sitting in hospital rooms. Andy Carroll's jackassery kept me sane.

[DGuller]

When I was watching that comically slow substitution, I pictured in my mind the ref saying "fuck you, I'll add another minute just for that".  How ironic that it proved to be the difference.

Stop complaining, I have seen yellow cards for substitutions faster than that one. Bata(rd) anyone? 

I'm not complaining, I think US deserved that extra minute, that was over the top.  I also think that these kinds of delaying tactics against a determined team are counter-productive, as they put you in the wrong mindset.

[Liep]

Your references continue to elude me.

Sorry, Footix.

I can still google.

[Admiral Yi]

Your references continue to elude me.

The first one was a reference to the infamous Germany-Austria draw in 82 to keep Algeria from advancing. 

[Valmy]

Two gut punches in two days.  Sports is a cruel mistress.

Now the USA needs to tie the Germans right?

[FunkMonk]

Indeed, you don't need in depth tactical knowledge for a game like this.

Ronaldo = evil, USA = brave underdogs.

Well, now the US is going to be driving straight into Casserine Pass next game.

I have a feeling this is what is going to happen.

[Liep]

Your references continue to elude me.

The first one was a reference to the infamous Germany-Austria draw in 82 to keep Algeria from advancing. 

Ah, I was referring to the more modern 2-2 tie between Sweden and Denmark to keep Italy from advancing in the 2004 EC. A choice I made solely to annoy Pedrito.

[Ed Anger]

GO SCHWEINSTEIGER!