World Cup fever!

Parent Cafe
261

<p>in other words, usa is in control of their own destiny, if they win they are in. i think they should have a shoot out if all tie breakers are equal instead of pulling out a piece of paper</p>

262

<p>the FIFA review of the referee will be rushed… quite possibly he will not see another game this world cup (and he shouldn’t).</p>

<p>giving a yellow card when the ball hits a player in the head is unacceptable (US will be without Findley next game due to that yellow card, btw)</p>

<p>calling a foul where all of the US players are getting mugged is unacceptable.</p>

<p>you can see a picture here, all the US players being held:
<a href=“http://i47.■■■■■■■.com/2rf829y.jpg[/url]”>http://i47.■■■■■■■.com/2rf829y.jpg&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>There is always grabbing in the box on free kicks and corner kicks… but it is usually not that bad. How you can find a US foul in all of that is amazing.</p>

263

<p>My favorite was the US player in a head lock, then thrown to the ground.</p>

264

<p>I think that was our captain Carlos Bocanegra. And any mention of him always brings to mind this photo: <a href=“http://habs.theoffside.com/files/2009/04/carlos-bocanegra-arms.jpg[/url]”>http://habs.theoffside.com/files/2009/04/carlos-bocanegra-arms.jpg&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Although the “handball” called on Findlay’s face was bogus, I can’t say I’m sorry he won’t be playing in the Algeria match. He and Torres both had horrible games today.</p>

265

<p><a href=“http://i47.■■■■■■■.com/2rf829y.jpg[/url]”>http://i47.■■■■■■■.com/2rf829y.jpg&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>I sure hope the guy behind the bald American guy was wearing protection.</p>

266

<p>Well, Ghana has played both games with at least a man advantage for 15 min, no goals scored expect for PK. I would like to see Australia play 90 at full strength. If I’m Germany, I’m feeling pretty good about my chances v Ghana.</p>

267

<p>I wonder Australia still has any chance to go to the next round.</p>

268

<p>France has sent Nicolas Anelka home. Interesting. I guess there are consequences for bad behavior after all.</p>

<p><a href=“Yahoo UK | News, email and search”>Yahoo UK | News, email and search;

269

<p>ghostfire, I have long admired Bocanegra. ;)</p>

270

<p>The yesterday call against the US third goal confused my head when I watched the Camaroun-Denmark game today. When Denmark scored the 2nd goal, I heard the ESPN/ABC anchor said something too quick I could not understand. Then the scoreboard instead of showing 1-2, it showed 1-1 with the word OFFSIDE. I the thought the score was annulled. Finally the scoreboard showed 2-2 after 1 minute.</p>

<p>Was I the only one who noticed this?</p>

271

<p>I didn’t see that. I saw Denmark make a goal that made the score 2 1. Took a while for the score to change. Later there was an offside call . Didn’t see a score change. The game ended 2 1.</p>

272

<p>That game was fun/frustrating to watch. I guess Cameroon is eliminated.
I’m looking forward to tomorrow’s games.</p>

273

<p>“France has sent Nicolas Anelka home. Interesting. I guess there are consequences for bad behavior after all.”</p>

<p>What did he do, …</p>

<pre><code> …take more than one shower in a week?
…refuse to surrender to the German team?
…make a snide comment about Jerry Lewis?
…say something nice about George W. Bush?
…say that it wouldn’t ruin the French movie industry if they included a frickin’ car chase once in a while?
…ask what’s the big deal about Gerard Depardieu?
</code></pre>

274

<p>Anelka cursed out the manager (/coach) at halftime of the Mexico game, lol</p>

275

<p>

</p>

<p>If Australia beats Serbia and Ghana beats Germany, the group will look like:</p>

<p>Ghana - 7
Australia - 4
Germany - 3
Serbia - 3</p>

<p>admittedly, this is a long shot. If Ghana and Germany tie and Australia beats Serbia, the standings will be</p>

<p>Ghana - 5
Germany - 4
Australia - 4
Serbia - 3</p>

<p>In order for Australia to win the tie breaker over Germany, they will need to win by 8 goals against Serbia… if they win by 7 it would go to the next tie breaker. So, the only realistic option is the first scenario, b/c I don’t think they are going to be scoring 7/8 goals in one game.</p>

276

<p>“Ghana beats Germany” - this may happen if Germany gets another red card.</p>

277

<p>Soccerguy: If Germany beats Ghana, and Australia beats Serbia, wouldn’t the standings be:</p>

<p>Germany 6
Ghana 4
Australia 4
Serbia 3</p>

<p>THen does Ghana or Australia advance?</p>

278

<p>Australia loses to Germany 0-4 and Serbia beats German 1-0. Odds are, Germany and Serbia will win their third games and both will qualify for the next round.</p>

279

<p>Not too surprised by the result for Paraguay, and thrilled for the Kiwis!! Could they possibly go to the round of 16? That would be amazing.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, a team meeting for the Brits in crisis, and France totally unravelling. Some discontent in Portugal as well. I just hope Spain holds it together. </p>

<p>I think Ivory Coast is the strongest African team and hope they do well against Brazil.</p>

280

<p>England fan accidentally wanders in to England dressing room after game, tells team, “You’re a disgrace:”</p>

<p>[World</a> Cup 2010: Dressing room invader told England team: You’re a disgrace - see video - mirror.co.uk](<a href=“http://www.mirror.co.uk/2010/06/20/dressing-room-invader-told-england-team-you-re-a-disgrace-115875-22345683/]World”>http://www.mirror.co.uk/2010/06/20/dressing-room-invader-told-england-team-you-re-a-disgrace-115875-22345683/)</p>