OilCanShotTupac said:
Sepp Blatter had a little chatter 4 years ago that Asia would split into West Asia and Pacific (which would include Oceania), but nothing came of it
2013 Confederations Cup - Tahitian Treat
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Sepp Blatter had a little chatter 4 years ago that Asia would split into West Asia and Pacific (which would include Oceania), but nothing came of it
I'm predicting that no matter what delays happen the rest of the way, there will be no stoppage time in this match.
So selfish to not let someone else take the kick. So appropriate that he hit the crossbar. And yet he still gets his fourth.Infield Infidel said:
These goals should count as half goals in the official statistics.
i thought it was a fun game to watch. Tahiti played hard, had some chances. Could've gotten a penalty at the end with a more lenient ref.
Great moment at the end, spain classy leaving the pitch first.
Great moment at the end, spain classy leaving the pitch first.
Infield Infidel said:
Ehh, I am a huge supporter of Spain, but the only enjoyment I really got from this mathc was laughing at Fernando Torres. Was it me or was he the only guy in a red kit that was actually running and trying as if he had a chance to actually prove something? The best thing being that despite all his effort he still looked pretty bad (missed pen, poorly hit pass to Villa, some greedy choices, shooting at bad angles).
I'm also really enjoying Palomo/Moreno - yes, they get a little silly at times, and the GOOOOOL sounded a little forced in the Tahiti game, but I am learning things from both of them, and it's just nice to hear two guys who love the sport. As for Darke/Robson, I usually like Robson but he sounds like he agreed to do this at gunpoint - maybe he needs to be at the stadium (or doing Premier League games) to get interested.
interesting article about the fullbacks in this tourney
http://espnfc.com/blog/_/name/tacticsandanalysis/id/1549?cc=5901
http://espnfc.com/blog/_/name/tacticsandanalysis/id/1549?cc=5901
Brazil-Uruguay Weds June 26
Spain-Italy Thurs June 27
both matches at 3pm ET
Heavy hitting rivalries, this should be fun
Spain-Italy Thurs June 27
both matches at 3pm ET
Heavy hitting rivalries, this should be fun
Balotelli out vs Spain with a strained thigh, might make it back for the final or third place game
Infield Infidel said:
Also Pirlo may very well miss the match and Abate is done for the tournament. For all of the neutrals out there that is a shame, but with Spain looking rather exposed by Nigeria (Mikel and Musa looked really good) I can not say that I am complaining about Italy's misfortune. I wonder if after this showing Del Bosque is considering reverting back to the double pivot and playing Javi Martinez, or if he will stay course.
Balotelli sent home. Italy is deep and and El Sharaawy is solid, but this is a big blow, especially if Pirlo can't play.
Also didn't know this, but Italy's backup keeper is their only player who doesn't play in Serie A
Also didn't know this, but Italy's backup keeper is their only player who doesn't play in Serie A
James Richardson: "What's the difference between Shakira and Spain? Spain don't blow their PKs."
That was a really gripping game, with a lot of very exciting offensive chances. Tt's astonishing that none of them scored: Italy hit the frame, Pique put two good chances over, Torres and Iniesta missed good chances, Casillas made some beautiful saves, especially on Christian Maggio's header, as did Buffon, especially against Jesus Navas, etc....
I think the injuries to Soldado and more obviously Balotelli really mattered in terms of whom the chances fell to.
I think the injuries to Soldado and more obviously Balotelli really mattered in terms of whom the chances fell to.
teddykgb said:
I tend to think that he is a flopping douchebag but man, does he have skills...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2L-TZkQFa8
Uruguay-Italy has been a really entertaining game. Wide open like a friendly, but meaninful enough to have more intensity. No Pierlo, but otherwise this is great. Forlan is having a great tournament, quietly. He is fun to watch.
Also a spectacular save by Buffon, on his back after giving up a rebound straight to Forlan, he flails his foot at the perfect time to save a goal.
Keepers are never as fun to watch as strikers, but this really is one of the most consistently great soccer players in the world. Pleasure to watch, especially in international play. You sort of get the feeling that if this goes to penalties, he may get a chance to shine. At 35, you wonder how much he has left in the tank.Wills Eeks said:
He could be Italy and Juve's number one through Euro 2016 at least, but it also wouldn't be surprising if Brazil 2014 was his swan song.DennyDoyle said:
Couple of lucky bounces and Fred may have handled it when he fell. But goal is a goal.
First one allowed by Spa since Donovan in a major tourney. That's incredible.
First one allowed by Spa since Donovan in a major tourney. That's incredible.
The intensity to this match is stifling. It feels like something more than a World Cup final. The Brazilian fans and team seem to be playing for a return as the premiere futebol nation.