WC 2006 Official Thread - Page 240

ukhotstove · 06-17-2006, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Sdpm100

I think you know my feelings for the USA, and definitely those about the ref, and I doubt any of you want to hear me talk about the Italians, but two things I must say.
1) - De Rossi should be suspended for the rest of the tournament. You assault another player, you don't come back again. Blatter was there, so he has NO excuse.
2) - If Italy play like that again they won't go very far. They lacked any cutting edge up front.

Totally agree, De Rossi hmmm least a 3 match ban as it was violent play personally I'd go with a 6 match ban.

Sdpm100 · 06-17-2006, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by theasfl

well they did take Totti and Toni out in the first half because of the card, so Ill give them the benefit of the doubt.

They also faced nine men on a field built for eleven. No excuse in my book.

But anyway, the Americans ruled tonight, and I'm so glad I didn't have to put that table up with you on no points. That referee didn't deserve to eliminate you on his own.

ukhotstove · 06-17-2006, 05:03 PM

Other day italy were a joy to watch, tonight though they resorted to the Italy of old.

mikev · 06-17-2006, 05:04 PM

Now I'll cheer for Italy against the Czechs!

blgoblue2 · 06-17-2006, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ukhotstove

No idea if it's been answered but someone asked why Italy wear blue the answer is = Italy wear blue as it's the colour of the House of Savoia, who ruled from 1861 to 1946.

thanks

Sdpm100 · 06-17-2006, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ukhotstove

Other day italy were a joy to watch, tonight though they resorted to the Italy of old.

As I said, if the referee hadn't done a complete about turn in the second half, where he hardly booked anyone, we had a repeat of the '62 "Battle of Santiago" on the cards. And that involved Italy (against Chile) dragging the game into the mud with their antics as well.

ukhotstove · 06-17-2006, 05:06 PM

No probs glad to help.

ukhotstove · 06-17-2006, 05:07 PM

This is where I found it, it also explains a couple of other kits.

http://forums.liverpoolfc.tv/Forum15/HTML/094084.html

Sdpm100 · 06-17-2006, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ukhotstove

I had to venture on the Liverpool FC message board for that, it's something I do not want to do again

Have you washed yourself yet, to get back to the blue-and-white?

JWay · 06-17-2006, 05:12 PM

bleh

Sdpm100 · 06-17-2006, 05:15 PM

Has anyone seen the message at the top of the referee's Wikipedia page?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jorge_Larrionda

Am I surprised...?

EDIT - and the number of changes during the game:
http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?...action=history

ukhotstove · 06-17-2006, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Sdpm100

Have you washed yourself yet, to get back to the blue-and-white?

No but I when I got back to my car the wheels were missing

boilermaker · 06-17-2006, 05:41 PM

We wanted a point. We got a point. Complaints are no longer allowed. Let us beat Ghana. Go Italy. End of story.

Herd Fan · 06-17-2006, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by boilermaker

We wanted a point. We got a point. Complaints are no longer allowed. Let us beat Ghana. Go Italy. End of story.

Well put. A gutsy effort by the USA. The pressure is on now, but the team seems to play best that way.

theasfl · 06-17-2006, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Sdpm100

They also faced nine men on a field built for eleven. No excuse in my book.

yeah...they played with 10 for far longer than the Americans played with 9 and they were just as exhausted as we were...after about 70 minutes you knew there wouldn't be anything but end to end chances due to exhaustion.

theasfl · 06-17-2006, 06:31 PM

If the Czechs and Italians tie, we've got goal differential hell.

AnotherAlias · 06-17-2006, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Muppetus Galacticus

Wasn't Arena said to be pretty crap before the World Cup?

You mean the Dusty Baker of soccer?

Actually, I have no right to say that. I've read opposing opinions about him and for one thing, I can certainly say that he wants to win. But doesn't every coach?

That being said, I'd like to point out that after reading about the Beasley/Arena differences and all, it seemed that Arena is right about Beasley's lack of aggressiveness. He's a fast guy, but it appeared he could have shown more effort on his touches. At least, from what I saw in the match today, I felt there could have been more from him when he came in as a sub.

What a lucky goal. That's about it. What else can one say about a shin scrape into one's own net? The TV I saw the match on was so blurry (rabbit ears) that it was hard to see the screen. I think I saw a stat that said no team has every even scored a goal when they were down to nine men, so the Americans must have all been carrying a rabbit's foot.

The first half seemed to be played on Italy's half of the field (someone correct me if I'm wrong), but the second half was mostly on the American side. It was a great game.

bababui · 06-17-2006, 08:35 PM

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Dougiestyle · 06-17-2006, 08:37 PM

Just now got home to comment:

1. As all have said, horrific referee. The red card to De Rossi is spot on, the one to Mastroeni was utter bull****. He deserved a yellow for sure. I'm less upset about Pope, he played poor and got 2 yellows. Idiot. Still the middle red card might be the worst I've ever seen.

2. The US outplayed the Italians before they went down 10-9.

3. I have no idea who wins in Italy/Czech match up. Ugh

4. If we play like we did today, Ghana goes down.

5. So close to the win.

AnotherAlias · 06-17-2006, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Dougiestyle

5. So close to the win.

That Goalie/screen call is all that stands between 3 points and one.

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ukhotstove Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North of England Gods Country Posts: 7,175	This is where I found it, it also explains a couple of other kits. http://forums.liverpoolfc.tv/Forum15/HTML/094084.html __________________ Detroit Diesel Dynasty San Antonio Calzones of Laredo Dynasty

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Sdpm100 Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Cheltenham, England Posts: 7,644	Has anyone seen the message at the top of the referee's Wikipedia page? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jorge_Larrionda Am I surprised...? EDIT - and the number of changes during the game: http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?...action=history Last edited by Sdpm100; 06-17-2006 at 05:17 PM.

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boilermaker All Star Starter Join Date: May 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,956	We wanted a point. We got a point. Complaints are no longer allowed. Let us beat Ghana. Go Italy. End of story.

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06-17-2006, 08:37 PM	#4799
Dougiestyle All Star Reserve Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 922	Just now got home to comment: 1. As all have said, horrific referee. The red card to De Rossi is spot on, the one to Mastroeni was utter bull****. He deserved a yellow for sure. I'm less upset about Pope, he played poor and got 2 yellows. Idiot. Still the middle red card might be the worst I've ever seen. 2. The US outplayed the Italians before they went down 10-9. 3. I have no idea who wins in Italy/Czech match up. Ugh 4. If we play like we did today, Ghana goes down. 5. So close to the win.