OT: 2022 World Cup Thread

[MadRU]

Espana!!!

 

[leftoright]

ESPANA!

 

[RU848789]

Really pretty goal by Spain. Pretty sure the next 30 minutes are going to be wild, as Germany really needs to at least tie this match.

 

[RU848789]

"Serbians"?

Sorry, meant Yugoslavians...

 

[mdk01]

Soccer players: no helmet, no pads, no sticks, hands effectively tied behind their backs. Real men.

Except when they cover up on direct kicks😁

 

[mildone]

Sorry, meant Yugoslavians...

You mean Vulgaria? This guy was their starting forward a handful of decades ago.

 

[leftoright]

Germany #10 had wrestled the ball at the line. Gave Spain the ball. Sideline judges should have a say.

 

[mildone]

Except when they cover up on direct kicks😁

True, that is the one wussy moment in soccer.

 

[mildone]

The mention of a yoga position was another wussy moment in soccer.

 

[ClassOf02]

Question for the experts here. I think there are 4 officials, yes? The roles of the on-field ref and the 2 sideline refs are obvious. What is the role of the 4th referee?

 

[leftoright]

Allemagna

 

[mildone]

It’s a game again. Lots of time left.

 

[MadRU]

Germany answers

 

[RU848789]

Germany ties it up on a pure strike by Fullkrug. It's been coming - they're finally playing balls to the wall...

 

[mdk01]

You mean Vulgaria? This guy was their starting forward a handful of decades ago.

I thought he played for Moronica.

 

[wisr01]

Germany ties it up on a pure strike by Fullkrug. It's been coming - they're finally playing balls to the wall...

You asked for it. German band no less.

 

[RUevolution36]

I was thinking has the "spread offense/air raid" come to soccer to equalize talent disparity lol.

The equivalent is the maniacal pressing game that Leeds and the mid tier German and Spanish club teams play. Aaronson and Adams are quite acquainted to that style.

 

[mildone]

Question for the experts here. I think there are 4 officials, yes? The roles of the on-field ref and the 2 sideline refs are obvious. What is the role of the 4th referee?

“The fourth official’s assistance also includes:• supervising the substitution procedure• checking a player’s/substitute’s equipment• the re-entry of a player following a signal/approval from the referee• supervising the replacement balls• indicating the minimum amount of additional time the referee intendsto play at the end of each half (including extra time)• informing the referee of irresponsible behaviour by any technical area occupant”

- https://ussoccer.app.box.com/s/xx3byxqgodqtl1h15865/file/972760101681

 

[mildone]

I thought he played for Moronica.

That’s the nickname.

 

[mildone]

I want see a 4 way 3 point tie.

 

[mildone]

Oh well, exciting second half.

 

[leftoright]

Def worth the watch

 

[RU848789]

Here's a scenario only Machiavelli (and the rest of the WC teams that advance) could love. Spain lets Japan beat them by a goal, which would mean Germany would have to beat Costa Rica by 7 goals to beat Spain on goal differential, which is a near impossibility, meaning Germany would be eliminated on GD vs. Spain. Although this would only make sense if Croatia looked likely to finish 2nd in Group F, meaning a 2nd place Spain would play the 1st place team (Belgium or Morocco), as Spain would not want to be facing Croatia next. Yeah, a little unlikely, but interesting to think of.

 

[RUPete]

Here's a scenario only Machiavelli (and the rest of the WC teams that advance) could love. Spain lets Japan beat them by a goal, which would mean Germany would have to beat Costa Rica by 7 goals to beat Spain on goal differential, which is a near impossibility, meaning Germany would be eliminated on GD vs. Spain. Although this would only make sense if Croatia looked likely to finish 2nd in Group F, meaning a 2nd place Spain would play the 1st place team (Belgium or Morocco), as Spain would not want to be facing Croatia next. Yeah, a little unlikely, but interesting to think of.

As someone who roots for Germany (and the US) let’s hope not. Interesting to think about though. Also interesting to think about - Spain vs. Croatia. That would be a helluva match!

 

[mildone]

Here's a scenario only Machiavelli (and the rest of the WC teams that advance) could love. Spain lets Japan beat them by a goal, which would mean Germany would have to beat Costa Rica by 7 goals to beat Spain on goal differential, which is a near impossibility, meaning Germany would be eliminated on GD vs. Spain. Although this would only make sense if Croatia looked likely to finish 2nd in Group F, meaning a 2nd place Spain would play the 1st place team (Belgium or Morocco), as Spain would not want to be facing Croatia next. Yeah, a little unlikely, but interesting to think of.

Extremely unlikely to be a strategy Spain's HC would risk, I think.

 

[RU848789]

Extremely unlikely to be a strategy Spain's HC would risk, I think.

Very, very extremely unlikely. Was being a little sarcastic.

 

[WhichReligionIsRight]

World Cup viewership for USA-England breaks record

The World Cup viewership for USA-England is in, and it's a colossal number. Black Friday's FIFA World Cup game between the United States and England scored 19.9 million viewers across FOX Sports and Telemundo Deportes on television and streaming combined. Of that, 15.377 million watched the game...

worldsoccertalk.com

 

[WhichReligionIsRight]

World Cup Opener Viewership Blows Past 2018 Numbers

World Cup Opener Sunday from Qatar was watched by over 7 million U.S. viewers. Spanish-language Telemundo led way with 4 million viewers.

frontofficesports.com

 

[WhichReligionIsRight]

 

[BigLou]

World Cup viewership for USA-England breaks record

The World Cup viewership for USA-England is in, and it's a colossal number. Black Friday's FIFA World Cup game between the United States and England scored 19.9 million viewers across FOX Sports and Telemundo Deportes on television and streaming combined. Of that, 15.377 million watched the game...

worldsoccertalk.com

Do they include an estimate of the crowds that gathered in bars and other large scale watch parties?

 

[MadRU]

Serbia vs Cameroon has been a fun match so far 3-3 and still about 20 minutes left.

 

[rutgersguy1]

Serbia vs Cameroon has been a fun match so far 3-3 and still about 20 minutes left.

Just saw the highlights and Serbia’s 3rd goal and Cameroon’s 2nd goal were nice.

 

[GoodOl'Rutgers]

"brilliant'. that's like a British word, right? What, are you a cricket fan?

The language is mostly "British" words.

 

[GoodOl'Rutgers]

Very, very extremely unlikely. Was being a little sarcastic.

sarcastic? no.. more like an extreme scenario analysis not meant to be taken seriously.. just a mental exercise... like this response.

 

[cicero grimes]

I'm not sure where our goals are going to come from. Good stuff in getting the ball fwd today... but we've got to find someone with a nose for goal. Set pieces today were terrible. Pulisic's free kicks were trash in the Wales game, but were better today... however, no one in a blue shirt looked like they wanted to attack the ball... lots of standing and waiting for the ball to come to them.

That is my concern as well. If Iran decides to play for the draw and packs the defensive end, can we get opportunities and more importantly can we capitalize on them?

 

[CERU00]

That is my concern as well. If Iran decides to play for the draw and packs the defensive end, can we get opportunities and more importantly can we capitalize on them?

"Packs the defensive end"
That's how they play in normal circumstances, lol.

We lack top level finishers so scoring is always a very real concern.

 

[RUHotTrumpetMonkeyLove]

So what is everybody doing tomorrow afternoon? Working from home? Taking off? Watching at work? Think I'm leaving the office at 1 and taking the next few hours off.

 

[RU848789]

Ghana - South Korea has been a wild rollercoaster so far - fun match to watch.

 

[Lerxst72]

I'm working from home instead of my usual Tuesday in the office. I do have a team meeting conference call at 3. but should be able to watch without problem.

 

[mildone]

So what is everybody doing tomorrow afternoon? Working from home? Taking off? Watching at work? Think I'm leaving the office at 1 and taking the next few hours off.

I highly recommend procuring a sizable mound of blow and a half dozen hookers. Invite one buddy and have a world cup party.

As always, remember to combine good manners (guests go first) and the buddy system. Have your buddy try the blow first in case it contains Fentanyl. If he starts to look sluggish or sleepy, continue the good manners and be certain to very quickly thank him for his altruism.

As mom taught us, the proper use of good manners is it's own reward.