OT: Gooooooal!! The All-Purpose Association Football Thread #16 - Tis the Season

[NJDevs26]

not surprised, but didn't they want to continue to play?

That's what the US broadcasters were saying, but I think Ian Darke and whoever was with him (Taylor Twellman?) were having a Chico moment. There's no way Costa Rica wanted to play when they were behind and a suspension of the game would have canceled out the US lead.

 

[Scott04]

Costa Rica filing protest of the game:

http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1...rotest-on-snowy-loss-to-united-states?cc=5901

Bet there is zero chance they would have complained about the snow were the result any different, even in the case of a draw.

 

[njdevsfn95]

Costa Rica suspending the game would potentially lead to an entirely different US lineup that could include the likes of Donovan.

Both teams played in the **** so how did it benefit one over the other? Did it benefit the US because some of our players built snowmen as kids?

 

[DatBoyJPP]

That's what the US broadcasters were saying, but I think Ian Darke and whoever was with him (Taylor Twellman?) were having a Chico moment. There's no way Costa Rica wanted to play when they were behind and a suspension of the game would have canceled out the US lead.

Game would have been resumed with a 1-0 lead today

 

[New Jersey]

I still can't believe Costa Rica is *****ing about this.

You knew you had a game scheduled in mid-March in a city a mile above sea level, and you're shocked that there was snow? **** off.

Why don't you go ***** about the snow to players on Russian clubs and see how they sympathize with you?

Meanwhile, a player from TEXAS scored the only goal of the match. Go ask Dempsey how used he is to the snow.

 

[New Jersey]

Bet there is zero chance they would have complained about the snow were the result any different, even in the case of a draw.

Nail on head.

If you're a Central American national squad that is largely irrelevant on the international scene, then you might as well try to take advantage.

 

[DatBoyJPP]

I'd have some sympathy if Costa Rica's national field wasn't turf

 

[Scott04]

And if Roy Miller wasn't on the team. They deserve all of the losses they can get as long as he's on the roster.

 

[DatBoyJPP]

Roy Miller likes me. I found his daughter's shoe in the hallway after a game

 

[Scott04]

Roy Miller likes me. I found his daughter's shoe in the hallway after a game

But no one likes him

 

[DatBoyJPP]

Harsh

 

[Scott04]

I bet he was the first one to grab something and ruin our beautiful snack spread in their locker room AT LEAST once. So its a justified statement.

 

[NJDevs26]

Game would have been resumed with a 1-0 lead today

With a game in MEXICO tomorrow? While Costa Rica has to go somewhere for a match tomorrow as well?

 

[DatBoyJPP]

With a game in MEXICO tomorrow? While Costa Rica has to go somewhere for a match tomorrow as well?

Not my decision but that was the decision made. It's a moot point though

 

[BenedictGomez]

I'm going with 4-2 Mexico.

Would be happy with a USA tie.

 

[DatBoyJPP]

If Mexico scores 4 there is something seriously wrong with the US. This Mexico team is not very good.

2-1 Mexico

 

[BenedictGomez]

If Mexico scores 4 there is something seriously wrong with the US. This Mexico team is not very good.

2-1 Mexico

Agreed, I got carried away in my pre-match negativity and sense of impending doom.

3-1 Mexico

 

[DatBoyJPP]

I mean our defense isn't great either so who the hell knows

 

[BenedictGomez]

It should probably already be 2-0 Mexico after about 26 minutes.

 

[BenedictGomez]

Beasley needs to be substituted, he's a defensive trainwreck tonight.

 

[DatBoyJPP]

He's out of position because everyone is hurt. No one they put there will do better.

USA is scoring a garbage goal in the 82nd minute

 

[BenedictGomez]

Beasley screws up again, Mexico nearly scores again.

 

[Scott04]

Foul or not, the theatrics in the box by the Mexican forward there was an embarrassment.

 

[BenedictGomez]

The USA hasnt even tried to score this half, which was obviously the strategy announced at halftime.

It's tough to watch this, reminds me of the New York Rangers 3rd period strategy in tied games.

Foul or not, the theatrics in the box by the Mexican forward there was an embarrassment.

Another aspect that makes soccer difficult to be a serious fan of.

 

[Scott04]

The USA hasnt even tried to score this half, which was obviously the strategy announced at halftime.

It's tough to watch this, reminds me of the New York Rangers 3rd period strategy in tied games.



Another aspect that makes soccer difficult to be a serious fan of.

Depends on the league. Its not overly prevalent in MLS from what I've seen. But it does apply to most leagues I'm sure. Probably worse as the talent level goes up.