Canada Soccer Part VII: Copa America Semifinal Edition

[NyQuil]

Westhead, Madani, Seixero have been throwing gas on the fire to drive clicks but when the dust settles, all that will have happened is having contributed to being yet another obstacle for the success of soccer in this country. This is truly a nothing story for anyone but New Zealand.

Yeah, the truth can be inconvenient at times.

This line of argument reminds me of the Ben Johnson apologists.

"See! Everyone in the race ended up getting caught for cheating!"

Yes, including our guy, Ben Johnson, who was also a cheater.

 

[Blender]

Yeah, the truth can be inconvenient at times.

This line of argument reminds me of the Ben Johnson apologists.

"See! Everyone in the race ended up getting caught for cheating!"

Yes, including our guy, Ben Johnson, who was also a cheater.

I think it is a valid comment about this country though that we have a long history of condoning cheating as long as no one notices, but the minute someone is caught the organizations ruthlessly throw them under the bus for it.

Canadian sport organizations aren't uncomfortable with cheating, they are uncomfortable with the public spotlight on cheating.

 

[NyQuil]

I think it is a valid comment about this country though that we have a long history of condoning cheating as long as no one notices, but the minute someone is caught the organizations ruthlessly throw them under the bus for it.

What's the alternative?

"Oh well, if you 'aint cheating you 'aint trying!"

We are a country that likes to pretend like we're above this kind of thing and then when it happens, we look hilariously stupid.

 

[Blender]

What's the alternative?

"Oh well, if you 'aint cheating you 'aint trying!"

We are a country that likes to pretend like we're above this kind of thing and then when it happens, we look hilariously stupid.

Either fix the culture of the organizations to have zero tolerance for this at all times, you know actual integrity, or embrace that this is an organizational culture and stop blaming the individuals for following what is sanctioned.

 

[NyQuil]

Either fix the culture of the organizations to have zero tolerance for this at all times, you know actual integrity, or embrace that this is an organizational culture and stop blaming the individuals for following what is sanctioned.

I mean, isn't this precisely what just happened with Hockey Canada?

We're still in the early stages of this thing.

Whether or not it was sanctioned, there's nothing ambiguous about a "closed session". I'm not sure what they thought would happen when inevitably, eventually, they get caught publicly.

 

[NyQuil]

Well, the better team in this one is ahead.

1 on 3 shouldn't happen though.

 

[Blender]

Welp, they deserve this.

 

[robertmac43]

Westhead, Madani, Seixero have been throwing gas on the fire to drive clicks but when the dust settles, all that will have happened is having contributed to being yet another obstacle for the success of soccer in this country. This is truly a nothing story for anyone but New Zealand.

Westhead is simply telling the story, nothing more.

It's also a bigger issue then NZ, it's been reported it's been going on for years. What would you suggest a guy like Rick does? Sit on the info and not report it?

Sid sure, his takes are usually just for clicks.

This:

https://x.com/i/web/status/1817382644557942830

 

[robertmac43]

Time for a Leon hatty off the bench. Got to throw everything at this one.

 

[NyQuil]

Too many touches.

Nice little interplay there.

 

[Wee Baby Seamus]

Lawrence has to hit that first time

 

[NyQuil]

Yes!!!

These last 5 minutes or so have been like night and day.

Did the keeper get the ball or a foot in the face?

 

[Blender]

Fleming!

 

[NyQuil]

The one angle shows no contact at all? Weird.

The closest foot was the sliding defender.

 

[robertmac43]

Massive goal and well deserved. If they in this I like there chances against Columbia!

 

[Blender]

Massive goal and well deserved. If they in this I like there chances against Columbia!

We need to win the group stage outright to have a chance to advance, so really need another one here.

 

[Wee Baby Seamus]

She’s covering her eyes, maybe dirt bounced up?

I’m watching with it on mute, so apologize if commentators clarified

 

[NyQuil]

She’s covering her eyes, maybe dirt bounced up?

I’m watching with it on mute, so apologize if commentators clarified

I think the sliding French defender hit her.

 

[Wee Baby Seamus]

We need to win the group stage outright to have a chance to advance, so really need another one here.

Kitchen sink it. On a team with very few creative options, gotta create as many opportunities for Fleming to act as a Lampard-type.

 

[Blender]

The wingbacks are getting space but not making good plays with the ball.

 

[NyQuil]

Geez, a stiff wind will injure one of these French players.

She's the one that initiated the tackle!

 

[robertmac43]

Love the Beckie sub, need the directness.

 

[Wee Baby Seamus]

The wingbacks are getting space but not making good plays with the ball.

That sounds like the Ashley Lawrence I know at Chelsea, LOL. Credit where due, she did create the goal.

 

[Blender]

That sounds like the Ashley Lawrence I know at Chelsea, LOL. Credit where due, she did create the goal.

Carle has been frustrating. Has made really good runs down the left but keeps giving the ball away.

 

[robertmac43]

Carle has been frustrating. Has made really good runs down the left but keeps giving the ball away.

She just doesn't have that final ball when she gets into the final third.