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    • 501IH5
      501IH
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      Since the discussion is reverting in parts to the outfits of the players: this tendency for all white kits, by several countries, is regrettable, not least because they then obviously look all so similar. I like the "away" jerseys of the USA far better, incidentally it's the same with our German team, where I find the black and red block stripes of the away gear much more attractive then this nasty chevron style of the home kit.

      So now to the "death zone" of the tournament, where losing a game means being out of the cup, no more cozy group stages where losses can be compensated and certain lucky squads made it with a meager four points. I think Brazil v. Chile is the game to look out for, whichever team wins that (and I don't take it for granted it will be Brazil necessarily) is a very hot contender for the title. Belgium v. USA I rate 60% for the red devils. Germany hopefully should not have any serious trouble with Algeria, France and Argentina should also advance without any last minute suspense thrillers. The Netherlands v. Mexico is another nail biter of the 1/16 final stage, I trust the guys in orange won't make the mistake of underestimating their opponents.

      Any inklings for the surprise result of the present round? There usually is one at the World Cup…..

      Keep your jeans on–-and let nothing come in between you and the denim !

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      • mclaincauseyM
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        @Chiba:

        And "wide open net" isn't exactly fair since he did put that one on goal.

        It's totally fair, he was right in front of the goal, it would have been harder to not put that one on goal than to do so, and he put it in the one place he couldn't. He's so talented and that's what frustrates me. We could have shocked the world and won the group. I know it sounds ridiculous/entitled/unappreciative, but if he makes a few simple plays that should come to him easily we would have.

        Think it, be it.

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        • mclaincauseyM
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          @Maynard:

          Who's the alternative if he were to be dropped?

          No ideas there, I'd stick with him for now. Just venting at this point, but there has to be someone if he keeps being a liability. This and Altidore's injury are where Donovan would have been more valuable than Jurgen's ego.

          Agreed he hopefully has a big game in him, hopefully several. We will need one against Belgium.

          Think it, be it.

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          • mclaincauseyM
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            @Chiba:

            "Against Portugal, just as he’d done in the Ghana match, he attempted and completed more passes than any other American player."

            No question on some of that and I loved how he was aggressively attacking people possessing the ball even down the stretch. BUT his pass completion percentage and other ratings are actually significantly down this Cup versus what it was during the friendlies against the same level competition.

            Think it, be it.

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            • hajdukH
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              @501/IH:

              So now to the "death zone" of the tournament, where losing a game means being out of the cup, no more cozy group stages where losses can be compensated and certain lucky squads made it with a meager four points. I think Brazil v. Chile is the game to look out for, whichever team wins that (and I don't take it for granted it will be Brazil necessarily) is a very hot contender for the title. Belgium v. USA I rate 60% for the red devils. Germany hopefully should not have any serious trouble with Algeria, France and Argentina should also advance without any last minute suspense thrillers. The Netherlands v. Mexico is another nail biter of the 1/16 final stage, I trust the guys in orange won't make the mistake of underestimating their opponents.

              Any inklings for the surprise result of the present round? There usually is one at the World Cup…..

              about Algeria, they can trouble Germany. The tempo against Russland was very high. They come very quick to the 18 meters. It is technique and the players are not afraid to take risk. And the 82 tournament with the scandalous game West Germany/Austria is still very very present in the algerians memories…
              Brazil, Neymar will not make all at every game. The midfields still take so little risk...to change Paulinho for Fernandinho was positive. Would like to see Ramires start the game for Hulk(so overrated...)
              I am curious to see how they will make it...

              Buddy, get your pm. That's all good buddy.
              Take care 😉

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              "Ignorance, allied with power, is the most ferocious enemy justice can have" James Baldwin.

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              • 501IH5
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                Your point is well taken, and I don't think the Germans, especially their brainy coach Joachim Loew, will make the mistake of underestimating any opponent at this stage.
                And the "shame of Gijon" from 1982 is not forgotten here either, there was extensive coverage of it in the last days in the German media and there was a strong public consensus that such unsporting behavior is unacceptable.

                Keep your jeans on–-and let nothing come in between you and the denim !

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                • SeulS
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                  Was rooting for Chili… Guess what my blood pressure was during those penalties...  😠

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                  • FurattoHeddoF
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                    ^That ball on the crossbar though  😠

                    "Don't ever be sorry"

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                    • mclaincauseyM
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                      Great game, disappointing outcome.

                      Think it, be it.

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                      • 501IH5
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                        Yeah, high drama in Belo Horizonte! Both teams owe a lot to their goalkeepers, and the Brazilians to luck. Their fan base decidedly is the "12th man" on the field.

                        Keep your jeans on–-and let nothing come in between you and the denim !

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                        • FurattoHeddoF
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                          Vamos Colombia!

                          "Don't ever be sorry"

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                          • mclaincauseyM
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                            What's that one on the right packing down there?

                            I think the third from the left was just on TV, gorgeous smile if so.

                            How about that opening gol?

                            Think it, be it.

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                            • hajdukH
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                              It is terrible how Scolari use Oscar in his 11…
                              Lost & cleaning the white right line...he is the only one with Neymar to create, "to see the game"...
                              What does, Medel, the center defender from Chile in Cardiff City??! So complete!
                              The Aranguiz, Isla, Diaz... 🙂 🙂

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                              "Ignorance, allied with power, is the most ferocious enemy justice can have" James Baldwin.

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                              • Megatron1505M
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                                Colombia at 33/1 is looking a very good bet for me at the moment, and James Rodriguez is THE player of the tournament thus far.

                                Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                                • M
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                                  No arguments with either of today's results - the best team won in both games. If Uruguay hadn't started so defensively though, things may have been different.

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                                  • Chiba J.C
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                                    Aránguiz's penalty kick was a rocket.

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                                    • kiyaK
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                                      I have a very stressful day ahead of me starting in about thirty minutes.

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                                      • mclaincauseyM
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                                        Hoping for Dutch and Costa Rican victories today.

                                        Think it, be it.

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                                        • seanoconoS
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                                          Yeah, you do. I'll be rooting for you, and our brothers to the south, in Game 1; but I am staying with Team CONCACAF in Game 2.

                                          Enjoy what's sure to be a thrilling day!

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                                          • FurattoHeddoF
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                                            @mclaincausey:

                                            Hoping for Dutch Mexican and Costa Rican victories today.

                                            "Don't ever be sorry"

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