Der_Don Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Ghana are so much better right now. If the US don't get their sh*t together they will concede very soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Rikowski Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 @insert-coin: players like Maradona, Platini, Falcão, Puskas, Di Stefano, Baggio, Pelé, Best, Zico, Crujff, Beckenbauer, Figo etc, would be great in any football era cause they're the very essence of football. Denying such an obvious truth just shows no understanding of the basics of this sport. Said with no sarcasm... That's not what I said at all, so kindly stop putting words in my mouth. Also suggesting that Maradona carried Argentina to the world cup in '86 is dishonest and quite frankly, disrespectful to what was a good Argentinian side regardless of Maradona's presence in it or not. Never mind that they only ever got that far, because he cheated, rather than solely because of his talents. Ok, if that's not what you said then what's your point? That Maradona wouldn't be as awesome as he was if he'd play nowadays? Cause that to me doesn't make sense on any logical level. The game can evolve in some aspects but the basics are still the same and that is what makes it a unique sport. That's why a player with the skill and the vision of Maradona is born every 50 years or so. He was a football genius not just a skilled midfielder. Evolution of some aspects of the game do not affect talent and skill. They can improve/enhance talent, not the opposite. Would Argentina in 86 had any chance to win the cup without him? No. Of course he played with another 10 players, if that is what you meant, but as a football genius he made the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddyoung Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 (edited) Ghana has been the better team since about the 30th minute, they look dangerous. Edit: F*ck, Ghana just scored. Edited June 16, 2014 by ddyoung Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coin Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 (edited) Ok, if that's not what you said then what's your point? That Maradona wouldn't be as awesome as he was if he'd play nowadays? Cause that to me doesn't make sense on any logical level. The game can evolve in some aspects but the basics are still the same and that is what makes it a unique sport. That's why a player with the skill and the vision of Maradona is born every 50 years or so. He was a football genius not just a skilled midfielder. Evolution of some aspects of the game do not affect talent and skill. They can improve/enhance talent, not the opposite. Would Argentina in 86 had any chance to win the cup without him? No. Of course he played with another 10 players, if that is what you meant, but as a football genius he made the difference. The point is simple. Maradona was a great player. Messi and Ronaldo are, and will be remembered as great players. It's impossible to compare them in a logical and unbiased manner, so it is a pointless endeavour. Anything else is just opinion. Anyway, I'm done derailing, back to the world cup Edited June 16, 2014 by Insert-Coin-To-Continue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddyoung Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 (edited) And now the USA has scored... exciting stuff right that the end! Great header off a corner. Edited June 16, 2014 by ddyoung Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmmm nice bike Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 USA 2-1 now! The Ghana goal must have served as a wake up call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zimbambazibimbamba Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 (edited) When I say Germany 4-2 Portugal,Germany scores 4 but Portugal nothing!I say Ghana 1-1 USA,a stupid corner brings a surprise goal and the score is now 1-2!But I was happy with the score few minutes ago!Also,I said Uruguay 3-1 Kosta Rika,the final score was Uruguay 1-3 Kosta Rika Edited June 16, 2014 by zimbambazibimbamba Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I cucked Alex Jones Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 USA! USA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Rikowski Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Historic win for USA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmmm nice bike Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 This is payback for '06 and '10, Ghana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoobz Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 USA! USA! USA! Well played. Ghana should have pushed more in the second half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bread Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Awesome game. Ghana was in the process of making a comeback but John Brooks and Zusi came. USA! USA! USA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireman Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Great game, I was rooting for USA because my brother desperately wants them out of the WC as soon as possible. Nice header. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTA3Rockstar Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 FANTASTIC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der Süden Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 (edited) f*ck, was hoping for a draw. Ghana would have deserved to win imo. Jürgen Klinsmann was the coach of Germany at the WC in 2006 and we came third place. He's a great coach, but I expect this victory to be the last victory of the US at this WC. Edited June 17, 2014 by Preusse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bread Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Really? After what happened with Portugal, I think they got them. Ronaldo's just a poster boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I<3GTAV Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Come on America, you got this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTA_stu Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 (edited) I was quite impressed actually with the USA performance. They always seemed in control to an extent, even under intense pressure from Ghana. Defensively they put in a fantastic performance, especially their holding midfielders. I think the loss of Altidore is going to be massive though, they didn't really pose a threat at all apart from set pieces when he went off. With him out I just don't know if they'll be able to trouble Portugal enough. Portugal didn't seem cohesive at all though, they had no fluidity. If both teams have the same sort of game they had today then I reckon it'll be a draw. but if Portugal start clicking then they should just about win I think. Edited June 17, 2014 by stu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireman Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 I doubt Portugal will play as insecure against the USA as they did today against Germany, especially if they've watched the performance of USA, it really wasn't a good performance, just good enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I cucked Alex Jones Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Remember when Rooney stomped on Carvalho's nuts? That's what we will do to Portugal, metaphorically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banks. Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 If USA are reacting like this over a win against Ghana then imagine if they qualify Klinsmann really is doing a good job over there though. Getting the best out the players it seems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmmm nice bike Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 I know this happened earlier in the game, but I can't resist posting it here after finding it on Reddit. Good game though! I'm glad we won, and I just hope we can have a similar outcome with Portugal. Danz., ddyoung, Shah Sam and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I cucked Alex Jones Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rX1bbTaJ40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cactus. Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 (edited) John f*cking Brooks. I didn't rate him highly, but he sure has won me over now. Looked like he was having a religious experience after his goal. Good for him. You can't buy moments like that. Even though we'll need to see more possession in the coming games, that was such a great win to take away given all the setbacks that we incurred. Can't believe that Altidore injury. Johannsson is a good striker, but this quick counter attacking play is not going to suit him at all if he continues to play. Great game all around. There were hardly any dull moments. And that opening was a bit surreal for my anxious self. Edited June 17, 2014 by TheCacti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddyoung Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Portugal will not be confident after that thrashing by Germany. The USA is a team flying high, and that confidence will be a deciding factor as to who goes through I think. Hmmm nice bike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kampioen Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Maradona was not just a player, he was something special. You can't understand it through YT, all the people who did see him playing live and lived in his days, like my dad, agree he was not human. It's not just what you do on the pitch, it's the charisma, the leadership, the charm you got. Just unreachable for Messi, Ronaldo or anyone else. I personally don't give a sh*t about any of this. This is football, not politics. Coin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eutyphro Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 (edited) Ghana took like 70 minutes before they really started playing, and conceding that goal after a minute was dumb. I think Ghana is far better than the USA, but the USA won fairly because Ghana lost because of their own stupidity. I still think Portugal will beat the USA easily... Portugal lost against one of the best teams in the tournament, but against USA they'll definitely be confident again. Edited June 17, 2014 by gtaxpert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vercetti42 Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Portugal's defending though.. jesus christ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNero Posted June 17, 2014 Author Share Posted June 17, 2014 I love how some people now think that Ronaldo is a bad player or Portugal is a bad team... Ridicilous... either those people have no idea about football or just want to jump on the Ronaldo hate train... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cactus. Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 I still think Portugal will beat the USA easily... Portugal lost against one of the best teams in the tournament, but against USA they'll definitely be confident again. I too think Portugal will show up against the USA much more focused and determined than their opener, pretty much because they have to at this point. Even without Coentrao and Pepe, they are still a good European side. From the USA's perspective, a draw would be an excellent result for us, seeing how Portugal's goal difference is already far inferior thanks to Germany. The key for us then will be to not get hammered by Germany also They should already be qualified at that point, so hopefully they'll take their foot off the gas a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
