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[TomRicardo]

I know it sucks, but they really need to STFU with this. They're acting as if they're the first country to be screwed by refereeing errors in international football.

Can you name another team that has two goals disallowed in this world cup on shit calls?

[cjdmadcow]

A dodgy opening 10 minutes but since then England have dominated. Should be 2 as chances missed by Gerrard, but good save from 'keeper.

[ifmanis5]

Algeria just pouring in on the Bornstein side.

[EastCoasterOutWest]

Is this game streamed online anywhere?

http://atdhe.net/206...-usa-vs-algeria

[boogerpressley]

I know it sucks, but they really need to STFU with this. They're acting as if they're the first country to be screwed by refereeing errors in international football.

No. No they aren't.

[Lose Remerswaal]

BBC has a last resort live blog at http://news.bbc.co.u...all/default.stm which is better than trying to figure out what happened by reading this

[DLew On Roids]

To be fair they did just go over the 1982 Germany-Austria fix that knocked out Algeria. Well, Harkes didn't talk about it because he's probably never heard of it.

Edited by DLew On Roids, 23 June 2010 - 09:34 AM.

[JCizzle]

Clint... so close...

[accidentalsuccess]

i'd take donovan's left over jozy's right there...kthanksbye

Edited by accidentalsuccess, 23 June 2010 - 09:37 AM.

[locknload]

This isn't fair they have Morpheus from the Matrix playing goal.

[jose melendez]

I just looked up that 1982 match. That's nuts. I read one German fan was so disgusted that he burned a German flag.

[Ahriman]

What a bunch of fuckups.

[mahky bellhorn]

Holy fuck...Algeria is going to pitch the sloppiest shutout ever.

[Soxy Brown]

OMFG. How do you not score???

[Lose Remerswaal]

ARRGGGHHHH!!

[EastCoasterOutWest]

I feel like I'm going to vomit every time Algeria gets close.

FUCK YOU ALTIDORE!

[mikeford]

Suck. Suck. Suck.

[ifmanis5]

This is excrutiating. Just change our team name to Blue Balls.

[Harry Hooper]

nhu9s8rfyweho0quh!

[JCizzle]

Terrible, terrible finishing. This is brutal.

[hittery]

BBC has a last resort live blog at http://news.bbc.co.u...all/default.stm which is better than trying to figure out what happened by reading this

Thank you! Everything else is blocked on my computer.

[NomarRS05]

Jesus, fucking bury it.

[GregHarris]

I didn't know Glen Wesley played soccer.

[Bosoxen]

Can you name another team that has two goals disallowed in this world cup on shit calls?

See, if you capitalize on those opportunities, all that bitching about the officials is pointless.

[Return of the Dewey]

OMFG. How do you not score???

By rushing it...they've been sailing all day.

[DLew On Roids]

We are going to WIN this motherfucker.

[Tony C]

See, if you capitalize on those opportunities, all that bitching about the officials is pointless.

no doh. stfu.

[johnmd20]

Terrible, terrible finishing. This is brutal.

Altidore tried to KILL that shot. No need, they blew a golden op. Awful.

[Bellhorn]

Can you name another team that has two goals disallowed in this world cup on shit calls?

Not in this world cup in particular, but off the top of my head, in Euro 96, Spain had a goal disallowed on a bad offside decision and a legitimate penalty appeal denied (with a yellow card for diving to add insult to injury) in the same match. While justifiably unhappy after the game, I don't recall any talk of bias afterward - and they would have had a better apparent case for it, since the calls benefited England, the host nation.

In general, the frequency with which this sort of thing happens (and yes, this is a black mark against football in general in the age of replay and 24/7 sports discussion) means that it's not at all unlikely to be the victim twice within the space of three matches. It sucks, but introducing the idea of any kind of deliberate conspiracy is certainly not a good way to gain the respect of the world football community.

[Bosoxen]

no doh. stfu.

Cry me a river. Altidore had a wide open net and tried to get himself a SportsCenter highlight by blasting the ball when all he needed to do was pop it in nice and easy.

[Shelterdog]

See, if you capitalize on those opportunities, all that bitching about the officials is pointless.

Does anyone know what percentage of shots within 20 yards actually score? I'll bet it's 10%. It's just fucking hard to capitalize on the opportunities.

[Lose Remerswaal]

has there ever been a half with zero stoppage time?

[Tony C]

Cry me a river. Altidore had a wide open net and tried to get himself a SportsCenter highlight by blasting the ball when all he needed to do was pop it in nice and easy.

oh, you're watching, too? good for you. I thought you were just patrolling the thread to make sure no one dares complain about reffing because, you know, sports fans never do that.

[accidentalsuccess]

Does anyone know what percentage of shots within 20 yards actually score? I'll bet it's 10%. It's just fucking hard to capitalize on the opportunities.

for true goal scorers it's like 75% inside 12 yards (penalty mark)

edit: there aren't many of those

Edited by accidentalsuccess, 23 June 2010 - 09:43 AM.

[MentalDisabldLst]

BBC has a last resort live blog at http://news.bbc.co.u...all/default.stm which is better than trying to figure out what happened by reading this

I think that particular blog is hosed from traffic... but there are other ones (CBSSports) that are takign care of me.

I think I'd settle for a few IPs from a Free Proxy Servers site, just to try 'em out.

[Bosoxen]

oh, you're watching, too? good for you. I thought you were just patrolling the thread to make sure no one dares complain about reffing because, you know, sports fans never do that.

I'm sorry, I didn't realize expressing one's opinion wasn't allowed.

And I'm watching both games, chief. Like them apples?

[Harry Hooper]

Boos (deserved) for Bornstein.

[PedroSpecialK]

I didn't know Glen Wesley played soccer.

Hahaha well done

[TomRicardo]

Not in this world cup in particular, but off the top of my head, in Euro 96, Spain had a goal disallowed on a bad offside decision and a legitimate penalty appeal denied (with a yellow card for diving to add insult to injury) in the same match. While justifiably unhappy after the game, I don't recall any talk of bias afterward - and they would have had a better apparent case for it, since the calls benefited England, the host nation.

In general, the frequency with which this sort of thing happens (and yes, this is a black mark against football in general in the age of replay and 24/7 sports discussion) means that it's not at all unlikely to be the victim twice within the space of three matches. It sucks, but introducing the idea of any kind of deliberate conspiracy is certainly not a good way to gain the respect of the world football community.

Except you were only able to come with example from 14 years ago that was over the course of four games. Nice job.

The refereeing has sucked. Horrendous shit. Doesn't mean they still shouldn't be ahead.

In conclusion, you suck.

[ifmanis5]

Howard lecturing Bornstein at the half there.

[Tony C]

I'm sorry, I didn't realize expressing one's opinion wasn't allowed.

And I'm watching both games, chief. Like them apples?

1: exactly my point. so stfu with telling people not to express theirs.
2: you're a hero.

god, there's a reason soccer fans have a rep for being holier-than-thou douches.

[mikeford]

What happens if these 2 scores stay the same to FT? USA go home?

[Gene Conleys Plane Ticket]

I think that particular blog is hosed from traffic... but there are other ones (CBSSports) that are takign care of me.

I think I'd settle for a few IPs from a Free Proxy Servers site, just to try 'em out.

The Univision link is great, albeit in Spanish:

http://futbol.univis...artidos-en-vivo

[Bellhorn]

has there ever been a half with zero stoppage time?

Least I can recall seeing in football is about 15 seconds, before the days of the fourth official signaling how much time there would be. I've actually seen negative stoppage time in rugby, which was pretty stupid.

[WoburnDiaspora]

Howard lecturing Bornstein at the half there.

I fucking HATE Bornstein.. That is all

[ifmanis5]

What happens if these 2 scores stay the same to FT? USA go home?

Yup. Right now Slovenia & England go through.

[DLew On Roids]

Yes, but they won't. Both ALG and USA need to win. This second half will be insane.

[accidentalsuccess]

Howard lecturing Bornstein at the half there.

'ya can't fix stupid'

[Zososoxfan]

Halftime thoughts:

THE Call - Watchingon a computer, so take with a grain of salt, but that's a 50/50 call. Linesman probably should've kept the flag down, but that's the way it goes.

Altidore - Just quit. That was a disaster. Why are you trying to slam the ball home from 6 yards out? Assclown.

#6 - Don't know who it is, but the right fullback is playing a great game - getting involved in the attacks, showing creativity, and giving good services.

Don't know who played the through ball on the left side for a breakaway or who couldn't finish, but that had to be a goal.

Michael Bradley - Is very good. Controls the whole offense and defends well.

With the Redcoats up a goal, have to keep attacking, even if it's leading to opportunities for Argelia. At least the US looks dangerous on counterattacks.

Exciting game.

[hittery]

I am getting NOTHING done at work today. This is nerve-wracking.