Official 2014 FIFA World Cup Thread

[bleedorange0037]

No Ageuro. Expected that. It was Higuain or Ageuro. Not both. Needs the work rate of Lavezzi and Perez to provide some support for the defense and counter that the Dutch has relied on so much through this tournament.

And de Jong is starting. Likely for the sole purpose of hacking Messi throughout the game. Would be shocked if he makes it through 45 mins without a yellow card.

Are you thinking the Dutch are just going to pull out their gameplan from the 2010 Final? I done think they're nearly as outmatched by this Argentina team as they were by Spain 4 years ago.

 

[LittleCat]

Looking forward to the match. Not sure how this will be. Yesterday was an easy game to call (result wise as least). Gonna say 2-1 Netherlands.

Either way Germany could beat either of these teams easily.

 

[VolunteerHillbilly]

Bunch of people referencing the Nazi's or even the Holocaust too...Stuff like, "Anne Frank put up a better fight against Germany" or "The Germans must think Brazil is a Polish Jew"...Good taste took the day off in some cases.

Maybe if they hadn't committed the Holocaust and started two horrific wars that cost tens of millions of people their lives then it wouldn't come up. Or are you one of those people who thinks it's all Israeli propaganda? Germany is good at soccer but is undoubtedly the most evil and diabolical nation in the last 100 years of human history and there's no close second.

 

[TXA&M07]

Hillbilly is killing it.

 

[LittleCat]

Or are you one of those people who thinks it's all Israeli propaganda?

He may be one of those people who don't want to be a jerk?

edit: I'll use a nicer word lol

 

[volball625]

Are you thinking the Dutch are just going to pull out their gameplan from the 2010 Final? I done think they're nearly as outmatched by this Argentina team as they were by Spain 4 years ago.

I think that's what de Jong will do. There's two ways to slow down Messi. Defend in numbers, always having cover. And hacking him. De Jong is going to be extremely physical with Messi.

I don't know that the whole team will take this mentality.

I think this game is going to be much more cagey than yesterday. 0-0 would not surprise me. I don't think anyone gets two goals in this game. Argentina has figured out the offense/defense balance. Way more organized throughout the field against Belgium.

 

[VolunteerHillbilly]

Exactly. I'd be willing to bet the European collective view on what a stereotypical "Southern" is would be pretty harsh considering our own history.

It's free game in my book. I t can go over the line a bit, but most historical referenced humor is funny while stinging a little because its based on truths.

when traveling in russia a few years ago I was getting some taunts about being a Yankee. I informed them that I was a Rebel and I was willing to fight anyone who called me a Yankee. All was well.

I've generally been well received as a self identifying southerner by all Euros, except the Germans who are just looking for anyone to try and divert the shame of their own evil history on to.

 

[VolunteerHillbilly]

He may be one of those people who don't want to be a dick?

Obviously you're not.

 

[LittleCat]

Obviously you're not.

I don't care either way. I speak german, from Russia, and live here. I think all countries have plenty to be ashamed of. Best to move forward after punishment has been given.

 

[TXA&M07]

When we went to Europe, especially France, they wanted to take pictures with "The Texas Cowboys". It was cool and dehydrating all at the same time.

 

[LittleCat]

when traveling in russia a few years ago I was getting some taunts about being a Yankee. I informed them that I was a Rebel and I was willing to fight anyone who called me a Yankee. All was well.

I've generally been well received as a self identifying southerner by all Euros, except the Germans who are just looking for anyone to try and divert the shame of their own evil history on to.

Can't speak from personal experience but I would have guessed germans would have been nice as well. Not surprised Russians weren't the friendliest though.

 

[VolunteerHillbilly]

I don't care either way. I speak german, from Russia, and live here. I think all countries have plenty to be ashamed of. Best to move forward after punishment has been given.

who decides when it's been given?

 

[LittleCat]

who decides when it's been given?

It's a person's own choice.

 

[VolunteerHillbilly]

Sorry for hijacking the thread. I'm done .

 

[LittleCat]

Sorry for hijacking the thread. I'm done .

You brought up valid points, no problem with that. But yeah, time for the match soon!

 

[volball625]

Sorry for hijacking the thread. I'm done .

Seriously. GTFO

 

[VolunteerHillbilly]

Seriously. GTFO

Take a deep breath and hold it. Forever.

 

[TXA&M07]

hahahahahahaahahaahahahahahaha sorry but that was freaking funny

 

[volball625]

Take a deep breath and hold it. Forever.

I debated that while I read all of your rants.

 

[volball625]

Loving the tactical battle so far. Argentina relying on high pressing to prevent any Holland counter. Holland basically have 11 men behind the ball when Argentina have it.

 

[firestorm]

Yep along with the Seahawks demolishing the freakin broncos.

Not sure I can recall a lopsided loss like that at home in World Cup history for the home team.
Somewhat shocked Germany didn't score 10 or 11 goals.

 

[firestorm]

So far no score.

 

[volprof]

I don't know why it's not OK to make fun of Germany for their horrendous deeds. Shaming is a good thing, IMO.

I don't think it was Germany he was concerned about being mocked in those instances.

 

[VolunteerHillbilly]

Unnecessary foul by indi. Messi was running headlong into 5 defenders.

Overall I've seen Argentina leave a lot of that open space like Brazil but better passes and ball control kept Holland off the point.

 

[volprof]

Maybe if they hadn't committed the Holocaust and started two horrific wars that cost tens of millions of people their lives then it wouldn't come up. Or are you one of those people who thinks it's all Israeli propaganda? Germany is good at soccer but is undoubtedly the most evil and diabolical nation in the last 100 years of human history and there's no close second.

I can't speak for the poster you all are responding to, but you guys need some reading comprehension skills before you decide to just lambast someone on here. He was probably talking about the victims. Not the damn Germans!