triplehorn
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If the results hold, Spain tops Chile in the group on goal differential.
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GemStateJim
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Yeah, I would be furious if Howard ever did anything like that. Truly a "wtf" moment on Bravo's part. Incredible.
GemStateJim
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Wow, that looked like a lot of contact on Torres--shoulder to shoulder or not, that was a helluva lot of contact. Lucky the ref didn't award a PK there.
GemStateJim
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SPOILER!
Spain 2, Chile 0--37th minute.
Free on the left side of the 18-meter box, David Villa lays the ball off toward the middle to Andres Iniesta, whose first touch is to send the ball to far post, easily beating Bravo.
Meanwhile, Estrada is given a second caution for the most delicate of touches on Torres. Chile is down by two goals and down to 10 men.
Spain 2, Chile 0--37th minute.
Free on the left side of the 18-meter box, David Villa lays the ball off toward the middle to Andres Iniesta, whose first touch is to send the ball to far post, easily beating Bravo.
Meanwhile, Estrada is given a second caution for the most delicate of touches on Torres. Chile is down by two goals and down to 10 men.
GemStateJim
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Fernando Torres is apparently a ginger version of Cristiano Ronaldo. Who knew?
Nevertheless, I do believe he deserved a PK for that shoulder-to-shoulder charge that bowled him over a minute before his flop. The defender made absolutely no play on the ball and launched himself into Torres.
More terrible refereeing. Very sad.
Nevertheless, I do believe he deserved a PK for that shoulder-to-shoulder charge that bowled him over a minute before his flop. The defender made absolutely no play on the ball and launched himself into Torres.
More terrible refereeing. Very sad.
GemStateJim
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SPOILER!
Spain 2, Chile 0--Half.
Spain is the new Italy.
Spain 2, Chile 0--Half.
Spain is the new Italy.
GemStateJim
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SPOILER!
Spain 2, Chile 1--47th minute.
Shorthanded Chile pulls one back with Rodrigo Millar's strike from just outside the 18-meter box that takes a lucky deflection off a defender and finds its way into the net.
Spain 2, Chile 1--47th minute.
Shorthanded Chile pulls one back with Rodrigo Millar's strike from just outside the 18-meter box that takes a lucky deflection off a defender and finds its way into the net.
GemStateJim
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La Furia Roja? More like la Siesta Roja.
GemStateJim
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SPOILER!
Spain 2, Chile 1--Final.
Honduras 0, Switzlerland 0--Final.
That closes the book on group play for the 2010 World Cup. Honduras' tie runs CONCACAF's overall mark to 2-3-4 (wins-losses-ties), whereas CONMEBOL suffers its first blemish of the tournament courtesy of Spain. Even so, all five teams from the South American region advance to the knockout stages after accumulating an 10-1-4 record and winning four groups.
They play some pretty good soccer in this hemisphere ...
EDIT: Corrected CONMEBOL's overall record.
Spain 2, Chile 1--Final.
Honduras 0, Switzlerland 0--Final.
That closes the book on group play for the 2010 World Cup. Honduras' tie runs CONCACAF's overall mark to 2-3-4 (wins-losses-ties), whereas CONMEBOL suffers its first blemish of the tournament courtesy of Spain. Even so, all five teams from the South American region advance to the knockout stages after accumulating an 10-1-4 record and winning four groups.
They play some pretty good soccer in this hemisphere ...
EDIT: Corrected CONMEBOL's overall record.
FWHORN
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Somewhat anticlimactic ending. I watched both matches in a bar full of Hondurans who work here on the island. Honduras deserved a goal for the tremendous counter attacking style they had and really hard luck to only get a draw. Spain were brilliant in the first half and even though red was a joke, the same player should have been red carded a few minutes earlier so in end justice was served. I cant really get on either team for kicking it around the last 15 minutes, you do what you have to given the situation.
10 non UEFA teams into round of 16 really confirms that this year at least the Euro teams are not class of tournament.
10 non UEFA teams into round of 16 really confirms that this year at least the Euro teams are not class of tournament.
GemStateJim
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ROUND 3 RECAP"Dude, check out the pair of teams on that pitch! What a knockout!"Group play is kaput; we've reached the knockout stages. Henceforth, the losers get to go home and watch on TV. The winners get to extend their dreams of lifting the trophy for a few days more.Here are the scoring figures after three rounds of group play:
First round saw 25 goals scored in 16 matches for an average of 1.56 goals per contest.
Second round saw 42 goals scored in 16 matches for an average of 2.63 goals per contest. That's quite a jump.
Third round has seen 34 goals scored in 16 matches for an average of 2.13 goals per contest. Friday's contests really bogged down this average.
Overall, there have been 101 goals scored in 48 matches for an average of 2.10 goals per contest. I saw on ESPN yesterday that this is the lowest goals-per-game average in the history of the tournament. If true, then conservative first-round strategies aren't the only culprit here. Is the sport as a whole becoming more "negative?"
First round saw 25 goals scored in 16 matches for an average of 1.56 goals per contest.
Second round saw 42 goals scored in 16 matches for an average of 2.63 goals per contest. That's quite a jump.
Third round has seen 34 goals scored in 16 matches for an average of 2.13 goals per contest. Friday's contests really bogged down this average.
Overall, there have been 101 goals scored in 48 matches for an average of 2.10 goals per contest. I saw on ESPN yesterday that this is the lowest goals-per-game average in the history of the tournament. If true, then conservative first-round strategies aren't the only culprit here. Is the sport as a whole becoming more "negative?"
FWHORN
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When Brazil-Portugal goes nil-nil you begin to see the Mourinhoization of the sport, defend defend defend and hope for a goal. If not accept the scoreless draw.
Portugal a team with so many stars plays two scoreless draws in the group stage, that has to be strategy and that type of strategy is gaining traction. I have to admit that many including myself may think Maradonna is the world's biggest a**hole but at least he coaches exciting futbol and not this pack it in and kick it around crap. Teams are more afraid to lose than they are excited to win.
This more than anything is why the sport is still a niche one for Anerican fans. Unless you grew up outside the country (like I did) or have some other strong pull toward it (because you played, etc.) it beats down the average American sport fan with this kind of attitude.
Portugal a team with so many stars plays two scoreless draws in the group stage, that has to be strategy and that type of strategy is gaining traction. I have to admit that many including myself may think Maradonna is the world's biggest a**hole but at least he coaches exciting futbol and not this pack it in and kick it around crap. Teams are more afraid to lose than they are excited to win.
This more than anything is why the sport is still a niche one for Anerican fans. Unless you grew up outside the country (like I did) or have some other strong pull toward it (because you played, etc.) it beats down the average American sport fan with this kind of attitude.
GemStateJim
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South Korea and Uruguay are underway!
In F-Dub's round of 16 prediction thread, I very nearly went with South Korea, but I ultimately decided that the more disciplined Uruguayans would prevail.
In F-Dub's round of 16 prediction thread, I very nearly went with South Korea, but I ultimately decided that the more disciplined Uruguayans would prevail.
PropositionJoe
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GemStateJim
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Wow ... that didn't miss by much.
GemStateJim
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SPOILER!
Uruguay 1, South Korea 0--8th minute.
A centering pass from Forlan bounds completely trhough the box, ahead of the keeper's outstretched arms, until it reaches Crybaby Luis Suarez, who had looped around the back post. Despite the extreme angle, Suarez keeps his composure and delivers an excellent shot into the far post netting.
I strongly dislike Suarez, but I'll give credit where credit is due: that was one helluva finish.
Uruguay 1, South Korea 0--8th minute.
A centering pass from Forlan bounds completely trhough the box, ahead of the keeper's outstretched arms, until it reaches Crybaby Luis Suarez, who had looped around the back post. Despite the extreme angle, Suarez keeps his composure and delivers an excellent shot into the far post netting.
I strongly dislike Suarez, but I'll give credit where credit is due: that was one helluva finish.
GemStateJim
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GemStateJim
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SPOILER!
Uruguay 1, South Korea 0--Halftime.
Having netted an early goal, Uruguay is smartly hanging back and doing what it does best--defend. The Uruguayans didn't surrender a single goal in three group matches and have granted the South Koreans very little time and space to generate quality chances.
Still, if there's a side with the capacity and tenacity to find an equalizer, it's South Korea.
Uruguay 1, South Korea 0--Halftime.
Having netted an early goal, Uruguay is smartly hanging back and doing what it does best--defend. The Uruguayans didn't surrender a single goal in three group matches and have granted the South Koreans very little time and space to generate quality chances.
Still, if there's a side with the capacity and tenacity to find an equalizer, it's South Korea.
GemStateJim
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Suarez is a selfish ***.
GemStateJim
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South Korea with a lot of early pressure this half. One has to expect it will lead to a goal ... but for whom?
GemStateJim
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SPOILER!
Uruguay 1, South Korea 1--68th minute.
A deserved equalizer for the Koreans!
A foul leads to an indirect free kick from about 35 meters out. The ball is served into the middle of the box, where it is headed up but not out of play. Instead, the ball drifts left of goal, where two Koreans await. Lee chungyong outleaps his teammate and heads it down and past the onrushing keeper.
Uruguay 1, South Korea 1--68th minute.
A deserved equalizer for the Koreans!
A foul leads to an indirect free kick from about 35 meters out. The ball is served into the middle of the box, where it is headed up but not out of play. Instead, the ball drifts left of goal, where two Koreans await. Lee chungyong outleaps his teammate and heads it down and past the onrushing keeper.
GemStateJim
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In truth, the goalkeepers could've--and should've--done better on both scores in this match.
GemStateJim
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GemStateJim
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Suarez blows a gifted chance on a long ball played into the box that leaves him with an uncontested header.
That equalizer has opened this match back up. I doubt this score will stand.
That equalizer has opened this match back up. I doubt this score will stand.
GemStateJim
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SPOILER!
Uruguay 2, South Korea 1--80th minute.
GOLAZO! GOLAZO! GOOOOOLAZO-AZO-AZO-AZO-AZO!!!!
That just might be the goal of the tournament so far. Unbelievable. Suarez settles possession just outside the 18-meter box, dribbles to his right (but still left of goal), and then uncorks a wickedly swerving shot that bends around the defenders and goalkeeper before tucking inside the far post.
Incredible goal!
Uruguay 2, South Korea 1--80th minute.
GOLAZO! GOLAZO! GOOOOOLAZO-AZO-AZO-AZO-AZO!!!!
That just might be the goal of the tournament so far. Unbelievable. Suarez settles possession just outside the 18-meter box, dribbles to his right (but still left of goal), and then uncorks a wickedly swerving shot that bends around the defenders and goalkeeper before tucking inside the far post.
Incredible goal!
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