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[SeoulSoxFan]

The very first game of the round of 16 is between the impressive Uruguay vs. inconsistent South Korea.

Uruguay sported clean sheets on all three matches so far. For the Red Devils it's been quite opposite, allowing a disappointing 6 goals in the qualifying round. Although I'll be rooting my heart out for the Korean squad, they're up for a tough, tough challenge.

In the end, not enough scoring chances and 1 or 2 critical defensive mistakes that the young defenders have been making throughout the tourney will mean the Korean squad will be the first one to go home in the round of 16.

To add fuel to the fire, manager Jeongmoo Heoh plans to put in Bumsoo Oh, who absolutely played terrible in the Argentina match to replace Duri Cha, who (despite the lazy mistake against Nigeria) can run with the wingers and being a former striker, can easily help the transition to feed the ball to the two Parks (Jisung and Chuyoung) upfront.

Prediction: 0-2 for Uruguay (sadly.)

[URI]

I hope to put it in Bumsoo Oh! myself tonight

HOLYFUCKINGSHITTHESEARETHEJOKES!!!

I can't get a good read on Uruguay...other than Forlan is awesome, and they couldn't do a lot against a tettering-on-the-brink-of-implosion France.

[dwightinright]

Crappy, United States-style defense from South Korea there.

[MentalDisabldLst]

Anyone got any links? atdhe.net had a few but they all didn't really work. One had an obscene amount of ads all over the screen to the point where it was unwatchable. Tried www.espn3.com but it's just trying to get me to buy some package for Hockey or something. Where else do you go?

edit: All set, thanks. Also, Justin.tv is removing channels showing the game as fast as they pop up.

Edited by MentalDisabldLst, 26 June 2010 - 09:37 AM.

[FanRoy]

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

It's in Spanish, but the video quality is pretty good.

[SeoulSoxFan]

Crappy, United States-style defense from South Korea there.

Story of this tournament. Manager Heoh should really look at what Okada has done with the Japanese squad, who came into the tourney at 0-1-4 and have turned it around with putting 5 back and countering aggressively.

Hitting the post early in the first half really, really hurts.

[Zososoxfan]

Story of this tournament. Manager Heoh should really look at what Okada has done with the Japanese squad, who came into the tourney at 0-1-4 and have turned it around with putting 5 back and countering aggressively.

Hitting the post early in the first half really, really hurts.

Looked to me that the goal was the keeper's fault, no?

[BrazilianSoxFan]

Looked to me that the goal was the keeper's fault, no?

Yeah, but the defenders can't leave the striker all by himslef like that. It was a colective fuck up.

[Ed Hillel]

Here comes the Gook!

[Zososoxfan]

Yeah, but the defenders can't leave the striker all by himslef like that. It was a colective fuck up.

While you're right, you're right in the sense similar to a catcher covering behind 1st on a routine throw to the 1st baseman. The keeper HAS to make that play.

[Zososoxfan]

Good pressure from Lee Dong Gook and Korea here. Have to think that if the US advance, they would have a better shot against them, though.

[MentalDisabldLst]

that was a beautiful header by #7 (a few minutes ago that drew a dive from the keeper).

I like both these teams, they don't really flop and they have very smooth flow. can't speak to positioning or anything else, but passes seem very on-target.

I think that's why Messi is so easy to like, too (at least for me) - he'll try his damndest to stay upright and complete a play rather than falling to the ground hoping for a call. The Uruguayans are hitting the turf, sure, but because they're challenging at full speed, and they get right back up.

Even if the Spanish are a better team overall, this game is a little more fun for me to watch.

Edited by MentalDisabldLst, 26 June 2010 - 10:23 AM.

[Ed Hillel]

This is my new favorite British announcer ever. Loves him that Celtics defense!

[mahky bellhorn]

GOALLL!!!

[Ed Hillel]

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLL
LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

[MentalDisabldLst]

Holy crap, what a nice sequence. SK has a chance!

i hope this goes to penalties.

[BrazilianSoxFan]

While you're right, you're right in the sense similar to a catcher covering behind 1st on a routine throw to the 1st baseman. The keeper HAS to make that play.

I almost put this exact same metaphore on my post, only using the outfielders instead of the catcher.

[Ed Hillel]

Ummm, was that a goal?

[shawnrbu]

Ummm, was that a goal?

His feet were past the line, but I think the ball was still outside.

[Ed Hillel]

His feet were past the line, but I think the ball was still outside.

Yeah, not completely over. Still, no idea what the keeper was thinking there.

[shawnrbu]

The U.S. getting a crack at this South Korean defense is a dream Quarterfinal scenario.

[Ed Hillel]

RIDICULOUS GOAL

[mahky bellhorn]

Well, there goes that.

[Zososoxfan]

Uruguay has a tremendous history of scoring sick goals. Add that to the list fo sho.

[Zososoxfan]

Fuck, this game is exciting. Almost squirted through.

[mahky bellhorn]

Ugh, that was Korea's shot.

[Ed Hillel]

That's the best shot he can get off? Wow.

[dynomite]

Wow. Can't believe that wasn't a goal. Great game, despite the rain clearing out the stands like an Expos game.

[MentalDisabldLst]

how was that not a goal? seriously, Korea has missed like 3-4 chances where the guy was one-on-one with the goalie and either had a soft shot right down the middle into the keeper's arms or somehow screws it up again.

If that was Jozy Altidore, (A) no one would be surprised and (B) we'd be calling for his head, or at least a substitution.

[URI]

That would never happen with Jozy. He'd try to drive the keeper into the goal with the ball, so that shot would have resulted in a ball in the 10th row.

You're thinking of Deuce.

[MentalDisabldLst]

edit: so I am, URI.

Edited by MentalDisabldLst, 26 June 2010 - 10:56 AM.

[nvalvo]

Uruguay's second goal was totally sick.

[SeoulSoxFan]

That's the best shot he can get off? Wow.

Donggook Lee has a history of whiffing.

Great effort in 2nd half. 1st half defensive gaffe does them in.

Edit: oh yeah, FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCKKKKKKKKKKKKK

Edited by SeoulSoxFan, 26 June 2010 - 10:54 AM.

[Zososoxfan]

Fantastic start to the round of 16 - really exciting game. Uruguay played a physical style throghout the game, especially their forward players, and I'd say that's their biggest asset going forward. I was unimpressed with their defense and think regardless of who they play next round, it will be a close game.

Korea only have themselves to blame. Played excellent football in the first 20 mins of the 2nd half, but the announcer got it right when he was talking about the breakdown in mentality after the goal. Had 2-3 point blank opportunities and Dempseyed them.

Off to buy grilling supplies and beer then heading to a buddy's for pregame. Probably going to Joshua Tree for the game (awesome crowd, hot chicks, nearby).

USA USA USA

[nvalvo]

Donggook Lee has a history of whiffing.

Great effort in 2nd half. 1st half defensive gaffe does them in.

Edit: oh yeah, FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCKKKKKKKKKKKKK

They looked spirited and pretty solid, really. Not much to be done about moments of genius like Suarez' shot.

[Bosoxen]

I'm trying to decide whether that goal by Suarez was better than David Villa's. It was certainly bigger, in terms of importance, but I'm talking about sheer awesomeness. It's a tough call.

[johnmd20]

Off to buy grilling supplies and beer then heading to a buddy's for pregame. Probably going to Joshua Tree for the game (awesome crowd, hot chicks, nearby).

USA USA USA

That's a great spot, I used to live a block from Joshua Tree. But I'm at my beach house on Long Beach,(Long Island, not Jersey) so I'll be watching the game here and I am really looking forward to it.

[Infield Infidel]

Uruguay's second goal was totally sick.

The ball acts so much more differently at sea level than at altitude. That ball would not have dipped at Soccer City.

Then again the rain may have impacted the shot as well

[filthywater49]

I'm trying to decide whether that goal by Suarez was better than David Villa's. It was certainly bigger, in terms of importance, but I'm talking about sheer awesomeness. It's a tough call.

Villa beat like 3 guys and then took his shot while going down. It wasn't as well-placed as Suarez's ridiculous goal, but it was better overall I think.