World Cup Thread - Semi-Finals - DEUTSCHLAND v. ESPAÑA
by oc on Jul 3, 2010 1:29 PM CDT
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We've reached the semis, ladies and gentlemen. Your final four in the 2010 World Cup / Republic of South Africa are Uruguay - Nederlands - Deutschland and España
(bracket current as of 10.10p CDT on 5 Sunday 2010)
The fixtures are as follows:
Deustchland v. España - Durban, Republic of South Africa
Wednesday, 7 July - 1.30p CDT -- ESPN / Univision / 1440 AM Radio Esperanza
The Oranje machine keeps rolling along, as they advanced to the Finals on Tuesday with a 3-2 win over Uruguay. An open Giovanni Van Bronckhorst launched a wicked shot from ~30 yards out past the keeper Muslera early in the first half to put the Dutch ahead. But Diego Forlán, a key cog in this year's Cup, brought Uruguay level before the half with a beautiful strike off the hands of Netherlands' keeper Maarten Stekelenberg in the 41st minute
Controversy would be had however in the 70th minute when a deflected pass made it's way past Muslera into the Uruguay goal. Upon replay, Dutch forward Robin Van Persie appeared to be offside, but the goal stood and would ultimately keep the Netherlands ahead.
Arjen Robben added a nice header late to put the Dutch up 3-1. Uruguay responded valiantly as Maxi Pereira snuck one in in added time to bring Las Charrúas back to life. But it wasn't enough.
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Ladies and gentlemen, the national anthem of España
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Still wish the U.S. was in it? Relive the magic
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The German anthem is pretty damn gut
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Maybe this year's different
but Germany in the past has always reminded me of the 90s’ Braves. They’re always there in the end, but they never seem to be able to win it all. Maybe this years different, but having to get through potentially Spain and the Netherlands is going to be tough, no doubt.
If Germany wins it
you can’t say they didn’t earn it: England, Argentina, Spain, Holland in the knockout round. I have a feeling that Spain beats them. They have been much more dangerous without El Nino (although that has coincided with the ends of games), and he’s benched for this one apparently.
by Brett Perryman on Jul 4, 2010 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh no doubt
That game against Argentina was really one of the most impressive displays of domination in soccer I’ve ever seen.
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In many countries, The Netherlands is often referred to as “Holland”. This usage is technically incorrect, as “Holland” is actually a region in the central-western part of The Netherlands, divided into two provinces.
I’m hoping for a Germany/Netherlands final and I honestly don’t know who I’d pick if that happened.
One other thing, did you know there is not a single referee from the US in this World Cup? What’s up with that? Have no Americans worked their way up from the MLS to a top-tier international league somewhere?
"We are no longer a ride at Six Flags, we are in contention to do some things that will make our lives complete. I have been waiting for this for a long time." -Chuck Morgan speaking for all of us
Have you not watched and seen how awesome
refs from South America and Africa are?
by Brett Perryman on Jul 4, 2010 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Unbelieveable
Two saves by the keepers and in between a disallowed goal because they entered too early. Crazy game
"We are no longer a ride at Six Flags, we are in contention to do some things that will make our lives complete. I have been waiting for this for a long time." -Chuck Morgan speaking for all of us
I'm going out on a limb here
Germany is pretty good. They schooled Argintina today with some beautiful goals.
I love how Spain's solution to a lack of width is bringing on another CM.
by LiamP on Jul 3, 2010 2:53 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Don't think he has to.
They could drop Torres and start Llorente or drop Torres and start Navas.
I'm surprised Navas hasn't played more
He made an immediate impact in the couple of games he played.
Yeah, I had never heard of the guy
And was surprised when he came on for Silva…but that guy is good. He seems to be one of the few Spanish players to be aggressive in the final third.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Jul 5, 2010 12:27 AM CDT up reply actions
He's an interesting story.
Crippling homesickness isn’t exactly a common trait amongst professional soccer players.
could that goal have had any more deflections off the post?
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
I didn't know this thread was here.
Oh well. Just assume that I made a comment about that slew of PKs.
I think it's safe to say that it's Germany's to lose.
They’re gonna steamroll Spain.
And as far as the other bracket goes? I’d have to bet on Netherlands at this point. Uruguay has gotten lucky for the last time.
"Biggest mistake in DFW history?" - Bigger mistake in LSB history.
"Back in Irish's day you had to kill a man before you were taken seriously in polite society." - Aquaman56 06/25/10
by Samuel_L_Bronkowitz on Jul 3, 2010 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions
I want to see a Holland...
Spain final.
by ghostofErikThompson on Jul 3, 2010 4:50 PM CDT reply actions
Me, too.
It would be like the theoretical pre-2004 Red Sox- Cubs World Series.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Jul 5, 2010 12:28 AM CDT up reply actions
Whoops. I should've looked at the first page.
My bad.
deleting my thread.
"Biggest mistake in DFW history?" - Bigger mistake in LSB history.
"Back in Irish's day you had to kill a man before you were taken seriously in polite society." - Aquaman56 06/25/10
by Samuel_L_Bronkowitz on Jul 3, 2010 5:14 PM CDT reply actions
Don't delete it. I think they're important to keep around
by oc on Jul 3, 2010 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions
not thread IV
I made a thread V not knowing you had made one.
It’s all good.
"Biggest mistake in DFW history?" - Bigger mistake in LSB history.
"Back in Irish's day you had to kill a man before you were taken seriously in polite society." - Aquaman56 06/25/10
by Samuel_L_Bronkowitz on Jul 3, 2010 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Your browser was running slow
So your solution to that problem was posting links to 1 picture and 6 You Tube videos?
Well done!!!!
by LoneStarBallUser on Jul 3, 2010 7:26 PM CDT reply actions
Go Germany!!!
I have a lot of German ancestry plus they have the lowest number of “Flopper/I’ve been shot” guys that I have seen in the tournament.
by LoneStarBallUser on Jul 3, 2010 7:28 PM CDT reply actions
I keep thinking Spain has to turn it around sometime...
and I have this bad feeling it’s going to be against Germany in the semis. Spain has not played a real good team yet, unless you call the overrated Portuguese a good team.
Shame Muller will miss the semi-final, that was a really dodgy yellow card, considering Messi basically did the same thing on the same play…
Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.
Stupid question:
Is there any way possible, that someone with no soccer experience, never played collegiately, no club résumé… any way at all someone could make the WC squad in 2014?
If they had really good skill, just unrealized potential, and a crapload of training, club experience… any way a complete nobody could work their way up the ranks in 4 years and make the team?
It would be....difficult.
It could work in a situation where you have a young player, say 17 or 18 now, who gets 2 years of MLS seasoning followed by 2 years of play in Europe.
Even then, most of the players who are capable of that have been scouted for the previous couple of years already anyways.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Jul 5, 2010 12:30 AM CDT up reply actions
It's really stupid how many players are missing games this late in the tourny for petty bullshit
Mike Olt - 2013 A.L. Rookie of the Year.
He declined to accept the award as to not show up his fellow rookies. Incentives earned from being named ROY were donated to a local charity. He did not report this donation on his tax return.
Maybe he's talking about Muller?
De Jong deserved his yellow and Suarez damn sure deserved his red.
muller's was pretty nit picky
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
Muller's was awful.
That ref should be forced to eat a fistful of Muller’s pubes. Completely accidental handball where he was actually pulling his arm out of the way.
The handball yellow guy... whoever that is.
Mike Olt - 2013 A.L. Rookie of the Year.
He declined to accept the award as to not show up his fellow rookies. Incentives earned from being named ROY were donated to a local charity. He did not report this donation on his tax return.
and Forlan punches back
Forlan totally had the glow of Kobe at his everyfuckingshotgoesin best on that goal.
Sounds like the Dutch are throwing the game
Mike Olt - 2013 A.L. Rookie of the Year.
He declined to accept the award as to not show up his fellow rookies. Incentives earned from being named ROY were donated to a local charity. He did not report this donation on his tax return.
Although they lost
Uruguay were really impressive today. With Suarez back, they’re going to give the loser of Germany/Spain alot of trouble on Saturday
The Germans
Their anthem ain’t half bad. Neither is the Dutch.
some terrible anthems: England… yes… Spain’s is grossly monotonous, Brasil, while justifiably colorful is just too long
I love England's
Mike Olt - 2013 A.L. Rookie of the Year.
He declined to accept the award as to not show up his fellow rookies. Incentives earned from being named ROY were donated to a local charity. He did not report this donation on his tax return.
Surely the Germans will throw this game
because the last thing anyone wants to do is invalidate Paul the Octopus.
Well...
Other than the US making a miracle run to the final, this is exactly the final that I wanted to see.
by ghostofErikThompson on Jul 7, 2010 4:04 PM CDT reply actions
Yep
Going into the tournament, the teams I had a rooting interest in were the USA, Serbia, England, Spain, and the Netherlands, so it’s pretty cool to see two of those playing in the final.
This may be one of those times I just root for a good game, as it’s going to be near-impossible to decide which team I want to win- I have both Dutch and Spanish ancestry, and both sides have two Liverpool players.
Go Oranje! Go Espana!
Guess I was really wrong about the Germans running away with this
Muller being out looked to really hurt the attack.
Oh well. Let’s go Dutch!
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
The octopus has picked spain to win
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
germany looks flat right now
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
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