World Cup 2014 -- The last stretch

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<p>The qualifiers are almost over. After tonight, only the barrage games will separate us from knowing the full roster of participating teams. A few strong nations will not make it, and a few mediocre teams will make it to please the globalists who also decided that Qatar was worthy of hosting the biggest sporting event on earth.</p>

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<p>The nicest part of the WC being in Brazil is that there won’t be any of those incredibly annoying vuvuzelas that ruined most games.</p>

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<p>Oh my god. Those vuvezuellas. We had to watch without sound. But quatar? Really?</p>

<p>Are we even in the running!</p>

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<p>If the we in the running refers to the US soccer team, the answer is … the team has already qualified. And so has Costa Rica. Honduras, Mexico, and Panama will fight it out for the direct third spot and the deciding game against … New Zealand for the fourth spot. Only two teams in that final group earn a lollypop. </p>

<p>Mexico has been horrendous but they got extremely lucky in their last game against Panama. A poor technical control resulted in a high ball and an amazing bicycle kick that magically found the back of the net.</p>

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<p>Good thing Mexico won that, they are running out of coaches to fire.</p>

<p>We saw the Mexico game in Columbus last month, and the Jamaica game in KC last week. The main thing I noticed at both (besides the score) is that it was a real home crowd both places. In the 2009, we went to qualifying games against Mexico and Honduras, and the fans for the visitors were numerous and loud. Maybe soccer is really getting better support here, but realistically it’s probably just the revised ticket sales procedure.</p>

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<p>Rets go japan… Even though they getting beat down by weak teams… -_-</p>

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<p>I like vuvuzelas.</p>

<p>MomofJandL,</p>

<p>It took the US a while, but they have finally figured out the better places to have US home qualifiers, and it’s not California, Florida or Texas.</p>

<p>I am delaying my move to Spain until July 4 so I can watch the games at a relatively decent hour. If Spain makes it to the Final, I’ll fly over to (hopefully) celebrate with family.</p>

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<p>I hated the vuvuzelas. Can someone confirm they won’t show up in Qatar?</p>

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<p>We were in Columbus too…
so much fun!</p>

<p>watching US/Panama right now. Not a great start…Guzan a bit nervous?</p>

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<p>Four minutes and history could be made.</p>

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<p>What a bunch of idiots. Helping Mexico to the WC last game against New Zealand!</p>

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<p>Come on, xiggi. How is wanting to win idiotic? It’s a 2 game playoff. Maybe El Tri won’t pass.</p>

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<p>I would like to thank the USA soccer team for making my father very, very happy last night.</p>

<p>Although Mexico has not played well at all these past weeks, it is nice to know that they still have a chance to go to the World Cup. I have never known a World Cup without them.</p>

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<p>I’m glad Mexico still has a chance. I am a fan of their pure enthusiasm. </p>

<p>Of course I am also a Cubs fan. So, enough said!</p>