The European football thread - Page 619

bababui · 06-27-2007, 09:35 PM

Holy Crap!!

Chile scores off a free kick in the 86th minute to take a 3-2 lead. Ecuador dominated this match for 70 minutes and now they are melting away. Another awesome match in the Copa America.

bababui · 06-27-2007, 10:26 PM

Holy crap!!!

2-0 Mexico over Brazil in the 30th minute.

boilermaker · 06-27-2007, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by bababui

Holy crap!!!

2-0 Mexico over Brazil in the 30th minute.

I don't know what to think of this. I feel like, as an American, I'm supposed to HATE the Mexican national team....at the same time, I want to say "this is how we roll in the CONCACAF."

Brazil is knocking on the door, though.

edrooney · 06-27-2007, 10:41 PM

OK. You guys have sold me. I'm now watching this game. I've had a chest cold all week, so have chosen tomorrow to be 'sick'. Here's to live Copa America!!!

USA! USA! USA!

bababui · 06-27-2007, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by edrooney

OK. You guys have sold me. I'm now watching this game. I've had a chest cold all week, so have chosen tomorrow to be 'sick'. Here's to live Copa America!!!

USA! USA! USA!

Welcome!!

There have been multiple goals in every match so far. Entertaining stuff!!

bababui · 06-27-2007, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by boilermaker

I don't know what to think of this. I feel like, as an American, I'm supposed to HATE the Mexican national team....at the same time, I want to say "this is how we roll in the CONCACAF."

Brazil is knocking on the door, though.

I just cant root for Mexico. It would be like rooting for the Celtics or USC.

LFC1892 · 06-27-2007, 10:51 PM

Sorry, I just find these French images funny......

bababui · 06-27-2007, 11:00 PM

edrooney · 06-27-2007, 11:02 PM

I didn't realise Hugo Sanchez was Mexico manager. That man is a God.

bababui · 06-27-2007, 11:08 PM

The Mexican GK Torta has the ugliest GK kit ever.

bababui · 06-27-2007, 11:11 PM

This result combined with Sundays might mean that the US is the best team in the world.

boilermaker · 06-27-2007, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by edrooney

I didn't realise Hugo Sanchez was Mexico manager. That man is a God.

Under a lot of fire, though. He talked a lot of garbage about his predecessor and then nearly fell on his face when taking over the team. Getting to the Gold Cup final, scoring first, and perhaps the Copa America being so close to the Gold Cup final preserved his job.

Going 2-0 on Brazil might also help.

edrooney · 06-27-2007, 11:27 PM

Never NEVER have understood why hitting the posts / crossbar is a matter of luck. A football player controls where the ball goes when it leaves his foot. If he can't get it WITHIN the bar and posts, then it's a miss. Not bad luck.

bababui · 06-27-2007, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by edrooney

Never NEVER have understood why hitting the posts / crossbar is a matter of luck. A football player controls where the ball goes when it leaves his foot. If he can't get it WITHIN the bar and posts, then it's a miss. Not bad luck.

Agreed.

Id imagine the Brazilian media will be in a rabid fury. After their pathetic showing in WC 2006, this is hardly an improvement.

bababui · 06-27-2007, 11:39 PM

A loss for Brazil might be better for them. The winner of this group is on the same side of the bracket as Argentina (if they as expected win their group). And, oddly, the B1 winner plays C2 while B2 plays the best 3rd place team. This makes little sense.

http://www.copaamerica.com/default.asp?pag=grupos

edrooney · 06-27-2007, 11:40 PM

84 mins gone. I'm calling it for Mexico. Great defensive performance from Mexico. No doubt the media will dwell on the disappointing Brazilians, but the Mexicans have defended in numbers, and with great organisation.

bababui · 06-27-2007, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by edrooney

84 mins gone. I'm calling it for Mexico. Great defensive performance from Mexico. No doubt the media will dwell on the disappointing Brazilians, but the Mexicans have defended in numbers, and with great organisation.

Agreed. Brazil has looked horrid on both sides of the ball.

boilermaker · 06-27-2007, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bababui

A loss for Brazil might be better for them. The winner of this group is on the same side of the bracket as Argentina (if they as expected win their group). And, oddly, the B1 winner plays C2 while B2 plays the best 3rd place team. This makes little sense.

http://www.copaamerica.com/default.asp?pag=grupos

USA vs. Mexico Copa America Final.

edrooney · 06-27-2007, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by boilermaker

USA vs. Mexico Copa America Final.

Viva los Concacaf!!!

edrooney · 06-27-2007, 11:48 PM

hilarious miss. ho ho.

06-27-2007, 10:41 PM	#12364
edrooney All Star Reserve Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bristol, UK Posts: 688 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	OK. You guys have sold me. I'm now watching this game. I've had a chest cold all week, so have chosen tomorrow to be 'sick'. Here's to live Copa America!!! USA! USA! USA! __________________ I'm as mad as hell, and I'm not going to take it anymore.

06-27-2007, 11:02 PM	#12369
edrooney All Star Reserve Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bristol, UK Posts: 688 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	I didn't realise Hugo Sanchez was Mexico manager. That man is a God. __________________ I'm as mad as hell, and I'm not going to take it anymore.

06-27-2007, 11:08 PM	#12370
bababui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 14,147 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	The Mexican GK Torta has the ugliest GK kit ever. Last edited by bababui; 06-27-2007 at 11:09 PM.

06-27-2007, 11:27 PM	#12373
edrooney All Star Reserve Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bristol, UK Posts: 688 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	Never NEVER have understood why hitting the posts / crossbar is a matter of luck. A football player controls where the ball goes when it leaves his foot. If he can't get it WITHIN the bar and posts, then it's a miss. Not bad luck. __________________ I'm as mad as hell, and I'm not going to take it anymore.

06-27-2007, 11:40 PM	#12376
edrooney All Star Reserve Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bristol, UK Posts: 688 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	84 mins gone. I'm calling it for Mexico. Great defensive performance from Mexico. No doubt the media will dwell on the disappointing Brazilians, but the Mexicans have defended in numbers, and with great organisation. __________________ I'm as mad as hell, and I'm not going to take it anymore.

06-27-2007, 09:35 PM	#12361
bababui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 14,147 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	Holy Crap!! Chile scores off a free kick in the 86th minute to take a 3-2 lead. Ecuador dominated this match for 70 minutes and now they are melting away. Another awesome match in the Copa America.

06-27-2007, 10:26 PM	#12362
bababui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 14,147 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	Holy crap!!! 2-0 Mexico over Brazil in the 30th minute.

06-27-2007, 10:51 PM	#12367
LFC1892 All Star Reserve Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Global Posts: 963	Sorry, I just find these French images funny......

06-27-2007, 11:00 PM	#12368
bababui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 14,147 Infractions: 0/1 (1)

06-27-2007, 11:11 PM	#12371
bababui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 14,147 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	This result combined with Sundays might mean that the US is the best team in the world.

06-27-2007, 11:39 PM	#12375
bababui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 14,147 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	A loss for Brazil might be better for them. The winner of this group is on the same side of the bracket as Argentina (if they as expected win their group). And, oddly, the B1 winner plays C2 while B2 plays the best 3rd place team. This makes little sense. http://www.copaamerica.com/default.asp?pag=grupos

06-27-2007, 11:48 PM	#12380
edrooney All Star Reserve Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bristol, UK Posts: 688 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	hilarious miss. ho ho. __________________ I'm as mad as hell, and I'm not going to take it anymore.