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World Cup Thread-3rd matches (and please score one that counts?)


I don't really have a lot to add here, just figured it was about that time for a new thread.  I'm nervous about the US-Algeria match because I have a feeling Bradley will try to play for the counterattack since they probably advance on a draw while Algeria has to attack and win to advance.  A draw, however, doesn't work if England wins.

Here's how the US could advance (scenarios for every team here):


(A) Win versus Algeria on Wednesday
(B) Tie and Slovenia-England tie IF England does not outscore USA by 2-plus goals
(C) Tie and England loss

 

USA! USA! USA!

 

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Update: Lineups up

USA

  • G Tim Howard

  • CD-L Carlos Bocanegra

  • CD-R Jay DeMerit

  • LB Jonathan Bornstein

  • RB Steve Cherundolo

  • CM-L Michael Bradley

  • CM-R Maurice Edu

  • LM Clint Dempsey

  • RM Landon Donovan

  • CF-L Herculez Gomez

  • CF-R Jozy Altidore