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WC – round 1 of group stage: toes get dipped 440

brasil v croatia

mexico v cameroon

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shiiiile po’ v aussie aussie aussie (oi oi oi)

440 thoughts on “WC – round 1 of group stage: toes get dipped

  1. AV Jun 12,2014 1:09 pm

    tactical cam seems to be ahead of main feed. highlight reel is still showing anthems at 6:00 of game, but it’s definitely cut and edited.

    *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
  2. FreeSeatUpgrade Jun 12,2014 1:10 pm

    Excellent! I’ve got my Univision stream going at work, sound muted. The festival outside my window includes someone playing Careless Whisper, badly. Very, very badly.

    "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
  3. Jennifer Jun 12,2014 1:12 pm

    HOLY SHIT

  4. FreeSeatUpgrade Jun 12,2014 1:14 pm

    Whoa, Croatia!

    "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
  5. AV Jun 12,2014 1:15 pm

    :Own goal?

    *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
    • FreeSeatUpgrade Jun 12,2014 1:17 pm || Up

      Sadly I missed it, while replying to Mundy about the doves.

      "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
  6. AV Jun 12,2014 1:16 pm

    marcelo looked a little misty eyed and that was honestly endearing.

    *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
    • Glorious Mundy Jun 12,2014 1:18 pm || Up

      A lot of the Brazilian players looked teary and red eyed in the tunnel and during the anthem. I wonder if they needed something to snap them out it.

      • FreeSeatUpgrade Jun 12,2014 1:19 pm || Up

        They’re probably just stoned.

        "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
  7. AV Jun 12,2014 1:17 pm

    ref might be feeling the crowd a little.

    *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
  8. James V. Jun 12,2014 1:20 pm

    Croatia’s gameplan seems solid: get the ball on Brazil’s feet and see what happens.

  9. AV Jun 12,2014 1:25 pm

    gettin’ hot!

    *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
  10. Glorious Mundy Jun 12,2014 1:25 pm

    That was a hell of a save.

  11. Glorious Mundy Jun 12,2014 1:27 pm

    Ooh, cool goal line thingie.

    Are we doing water breaks, or is that only in the tropical games?

    • AV Jun 12,2014 1:29 pm || Up

      haven’t heard anything about water. is there a stop on the clock or do players just grab a bottle as they run past the bench?

      *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
      • Glorious Mundy Jun 12,2014 1:30 pm || Up

        I thought they were going to stop the clock once each half. Maybe I made that up.

        • Jennifer Jun 12,2014 1:44 pm || Up

          Just said they weren’t needed tonight but they could have them.

  12. AV Jun 12,2014 1:28 pm

    stop doubting yourself. goal line tech confirms the goal!

    *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
  13. AV Jun 12,2014 1:32 pm

    snuck it right in there.

    *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
  14. Glorious Mundy Jun 12,2014 1:32 pm

    It’s on now.

  15. AV Jun 12,2014 1:33 pm

    fuck it. WC over.

    *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
  16. FreeSeatUpgrade Jun 12,2014 1:35 pm

    Dang it, stop watching for a second to do my job and I miss goals. Clearly I need to quit.

    "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
  17. Glorious Mundy Jun 12,2014 1:36 pm

    Obligatory DAT ASS in honor of Hulk.

  18. Glorious Mundy Jun 12,2014 1:41 pm

    That Croatian player has two separate instances of three consecutive consonants in his name.

    • elcroata Jun 13,2014 2:24 am || Up

      Vrsaljko? Technically, the second sequence is only two consonants, as “lj” is one letter, much like Spanish “ll”

      Because survival is insufficient
  19. Jennifer Jun 12,2014 1:43 pm

    Whoa! That’s awesome.

    • AV Jun 12,2014 1:44 pm || Up

      which bit?

      *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
      • Jennifer Jun 12,2014 1:47 pm || Up

        The aerosol can stuff.

        • AV Jun 12,2014 1:49 pm || Up

          that was invented in argentina!!

          *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
  20. mikeA Jun 12,2014 1:45 pm

    Ian Darke is insufferable. Univision for me any game he does, but sadly I missed the best part of their broadcast when one of their guys says “EN VIIIIIIVVVVVVOOOOOOOO” at the kickoff.

    • AV Jun 12,2014 2:07 pm || Up

      i’m watching the portuguese feed on ESPN because i can’t seem to find the button that embiggens the image in univision and the picture is better in ESPN anyway.

      *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
      • AV Jun 12,2014 2:08 pm || Up

        oh wait. i’m talking streaming. you might be on an actual, what were they called again? …tel-uh-veee-shon.

        *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
    • Glorious Mundy Jun 12,2014 2:08 pm || Up

      He’s a lot better than what we had before, although I wouldn’t mind the occasional shutting up. And McManamanamanaman’s Liverpudlian lilt is reasonably nice.

      Univision…so much shouting.

  21. AV Jun 12,2014 2:19 pm

    seems like a foul.

    *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
  22. AV Jun 12,2014 2:22 pm

    4th ref would get more people to pay attention to that ad if he spun it and did tricks.

    *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
  23. AV Jun 12,2014 2:27 pm

    when they all put their shoes in line like that it makes me want skittles.

    *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
  24. AV Jun 12,2014 2:30 pm

    bullshit.

    *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
    • AV Jun 12,2014 2:30 pm || Up

      absolute bullshit.

      *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
      • FreeSeatUpgrade Jun 12,2014 2:31 pm || Up

        Agreed.

        "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
  25. lenscrafters Jun 12,2014 2:30 pm

    Ridiculous call.

  26. MikeV Jun 12,2014 2:31 pm

    Wow.

    And I have to say: mikev is one of my favorite people on here -slusser.

    Thanks, and go As.

  27. Jennifer Jun 12,2014 2:31 pm

    I love how this guy says controversy.

    • MikeV Jun 12,2014 2:32 pm || Up

      Ian Darke is awesome and I don’t care what anybody else says.

      And I have to say: mikev is one of my favorite people on here -slusser.

      Thanks, and go As.

  28. AV Jun 12,2014 2:32 pm

    this crowd, this ref. they seem to have a… yen for each other.

    *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
  29. MikeV Jun 12,2014 2:49 pm

    You know.. I like Brazil, but I’d really love for Croatia to get an equalizer here.

    And I have to say: mikev is one of my favorite people on here -slusser.

    Thanks, and go As.

  30. MikeV Jun 12,2014 2:51 pm

    Holy shit.

    And I have to say: mikev is one of my favorite people on here -slusser.

    Thanks, and go As.

  31. FreeSeatUpgrade Jun 12,2014 2:55 pm

    Tough game for Croatia, based on my only sporadic watching at work, no sound while doing so, and my very rudimentary understanding of the game to begin with, it seemed like Croatia deserved much better than the final score indicates.

    "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
    • Glorious Mundy Jun 12,2014 2:58 pm || Up

      Yeah, it was a rough one. I hope that third goal doesn’t hurt them in the end on goal difference.

    • MikeV Jun 12,2014 3:05 pm || Up

      They played very well, but to be fair Brazil did score for them.

      The PK was clearly not a PK, but we’re also afforded video replay so we can see the dive in slow motion.

      Though, they did score a goal that was disallowed because of a shitty call on a challenge against the goalie with the ball in the air still.

      And I have to say: mikev is one of my favorite people on here -slusser.

      Thanks, and go As.

      • AV Jun 12,2014 3:17 pm || Up

        but the own goal was a forced error on play that if he doesn’t make, it’s also a goal, in other words, he didn’t make the play and it was a goal even though he managed to touch it, so not just a fluke OG, at a moment when croatia was creating more chances, if we’re being really fair.

        apart from the 2 known score-changing calls, and a couple sympathetic small bends, ref didn’t call a clear foul on a croatian running away with the ball just at the edge of the box too.

        this game is believable ending 2–2. and it could honestly have been 2–1 croatia (though that last goal was probably coming for brazil no matter what, since it was the last minute).

        *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
        • AV Jun 12,2014 7:32 pm || Up

          i was clearly out of my mind with rage. i downgrade to 1=1 believable. 1–2 brazil likely, with LMB handicapping.

          *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
          • elcroata Jun 13,2014 1:19 am || Up

            Yeah, Brazil was clearly a better team, and they could have scored on some other occasions in the first half, too. But, here’s the thing – they didn’t. And that is exactly the essence of soccer, you don’t get points for being better, but for actually scoring goals, and it is possible that without the penalty the score stays 1:1.

            So, overall, I’m fine with Brazil winning, but I find it a pity that it happened like this.

            Because survival is insufficient
      • Glorious Mundy Jun 12,2014 3:22 pm || Up

        I can’t believe the ref gave a yellow on top of the pk. Was that for the foul, or for dissent? Is this ref the Laz Diaz of Japan or something?

        • MikeV Jun 12,2014 3:27 pm || Up

          Had to have been for dissent, but that’s because half the team flipped out on him when he called it.

          And I have to say: mikev is one of my favorite people on here -slusser.

          Thanks, and go As.

          • Glorious Mundy Jun 12,2014 3:33 pm || Up

            I didn’t think they flipped out that bad at all considering the circumstances. One guy got in his face pretty good, but that was after the yellow came out.

            • MikeV Jun 12,2014 3:36 pm || Up

              Not 100% sure then, but ref dude ran away pretty fast and then showed the card.

              And I have to say: mikev is one of my favorite people on here -slusser.

              Thanks, and go As.

  32. AV Jun 12,2014 2:56 pm

    computer froze. missed that 2nd croat goal. need replay.

    and i thought the croat goalie had been so good. kinda spoils even being able to complain about 2-2 when it’s 3-1.

    *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
    • Glorious Mundy Jun 12,2014 3:00 pm || Up

      I never know what the right call is on those plays where the guy going up for the header takes out the keeper. The keeper usually gets the call, but he probably shouldn’t a lot of the time.

    • AV Jun 12,2014 3:03 pm || Up

      ok. saw replay. am fuming.

      i waited 4 years for this and one game in, it’s already as tainty as my bike seat.

      *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
      • Jennifer Jun 12,2014 3:06 pm || Up

        I’m now picturing your tainted bike seat.

        • 5Aces Jun 12,2014 3:52 pm || Up

          Oh! Tainted bike seat oh oh oh. tainted bike seat..now I know Ive got to CLAP CLAP run away!

          Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it? -Steve McCatty
      • Glorious Mundy Jun 12,2014 3:08 pm || Up

        One problem with the World Cup is that the non-European and South American reffing crews are just not as good. And when you have a Euro-South America matchup, the ref has to be from outside those continents, right?

        • MikeV Jun 12,2014 3:10 pm || Up

          they got CONCACAFed.

          And I have to say: mikev is one of my favorite people on here -slusser.

          Thanks, and go As.

          • Glorious Mundy Jun 13,2014 10:14 am || Up

            Speaking of, the ref for the Argentina game is from El Salvador…

  33. elcroata Jun 12,2014 4:06 pm

    Oh, well, at least I drank tons of beer

    Because survival is insufficient
  34. MikeV Jun 12,2014 4:50 pm

    OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG

    And I have to say: mikev is one of my favorite people on here -slusser.

    Thanks, and go As.

  35. ptbnl Jun 12,2014 5:40 pm

    Ronaldo limped out of Portugal’s training session with a possible recurrence of his tendinitis.

    If this is His will, He's a son of a bitch.
  36. elcroata Jun 13,2014 6:31 am

    Hee

    Because survival is insufficient
  37. ptbnl Jun 13,2014 6:33 am

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    If this is His will, He's a son of a bitch.
  38. AV Jun 13,2014 7:34 am

    now i’m annoyed by the way neymar takes penalties. in baseball terms, he balks until the batter swings, then throws a soft strike.

    *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
    • elcroata Jun 13,2014 10:04 am || Up

      Strickly considered, it was against the rules

      Because survival is insufficient
  39. AV Jun 13,2014 8:44 am

    so… again with my clumsy knowledge of TVdom.

    i can expect the mexico game to be on regular ESPN TV, yes? like if i go to the gym and turn it on to channel 9 (10?), it’ll be there? not re-runs of NFL pre-draft or something clearly more important than a live competitive event?

    *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
    • andeux Jun 13,2014 9:35 am || Up

      Chronicle says ESPN2 (and Univision).

      TINSTAAFK
      • AV Jun 13,2014 9:36 am || Up

        oh duh. they do have uni-v at the Y.

        *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
        • Glorious Mundy Jun 13,2014 10:00 am || Up

          You’re better off with univision for this one. ESPN’s Mexico announcers are so boring.

  40. AV Jun 13,2014 9:04 am

    there’s no ESPN spanish simulcast for the mexico game?

    :(

    *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
  41. AV Jun 13,2014 9:07 am

    yep, the p•to chant has been exported to brazil…

    LET’S GO CAMEROON!

    *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
    • 5Aces Jun 13,2014 9:09 am || Up

      Merry New Year!

      Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it? -Steve McCatty
    • Glorious Mundy Jun 13,2014 9:58 am || Up

      So obnoxious. I was intending to root for Mexico today, but their fans…sheesh. It’s so loud that I wonder if some Brazilians aren’t joining in the fun.

  42. AV Jun 13,2014 9:16 am

    oooh. ON-sides.

    shall we start counting games that have been goal-affected, or do we just assume it’ll be 100%.

    *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
    • Glorious Mundy Jun 13,2014 9:59 am || Up

      Both of those goals should have counted, right? (I was watching on my phone, so I couldn’t really tell.)

      • AV Jun 13,2014 11:37 am || Up

        i couldn’t tell if it actually touched a head on the 2nd one. first one for sure.

        *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
  43. Jennifer Jun 13,2014 9:28 am

    Last night I had a dream about AV. We were on a prison softball team together.

    • AV Jun 13,2014 9:32 am || Up

      i feel privileged.

      *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
    • Bed Jun 13,2014 10:51 am || Up

      As long as I’m a pitcher and not a catcher…I’m in.

      But seriously, folks...
  44. mikeA Jun 13,2014 10:09 am

    That corner call was remarkably bad.

  45. Glorious Mundy Jun 13,2014 10:29 am

    Marquez and Eto’o. This is like a Barcelona old timers game.

  46. Glorious Mundy Jun 13,2014 10:52 am

    This Cameroun coach is the most dour looking SOB of all time.

    • Bed Jun 13,2014 10:54 am || Up

      He gets that way by watching Raiders game film.

      But seriously, folks...
      • Glorious Mundy Jun 13,2014 10:58 am || Up

        That’s also how I punish my kids when they’re very bad. Nothing else works.

      • andeux Jun 13,2014 11:02 am || Up

        He’s a futbol coach coaching futbol players for a futbol team, after all.

        TINSTAAFK
    • AV Jun 13,2014 11:37 am || Up

      he looked like a wet dog by the end.

      *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
  47. Glorious Mundy Jun 13,2014 10:57 am

    Christ, Chicharito. What happened to you?

  48. Glorious Mundy Jun 13,2014 11:06 am

    It’s looking like a Mexico-Croatia showdown for second. Goal difference going into that last one is going to matter unless something weird happens.

    • MikeV Jun 13,2014 11:06 am || Up

      I am hoping upon hope that the Croats win

      And I have to say: mikev is one of my favorite people on here -slusser.

      Thanks, and go As.

      • Glorious Mundy Jun 13,2014 11:11 am || Up

        Mexico always manages to get out of the group, mostly because they always seem get relatively easy groups. What I wouldn’t give to have Cameroon instead of Ghana on our schedule.

        • MikeV Jun 13,2014 11:12 am || Up

          Yup.

          And I have to say: mikev is one of my favorite people on here -slusser.

          Thanks, and go As.

    • Glorious Mundy Jun 13,2014 11:16 am || Up

      Brazil-Mexico is a full day ahead of Croatia-Cameroon, so at least Croatia will know whether it is worth trying for a lot of goals or just securing the win. Then again, they’ll have less rest against Mexico.

  49. elcroata Jun 13,2014 11:29 am

    And now for our other home team…

    Because survival is insufficient
  50. Bed Jun 13,2014 11:32 am

    Are the Dutch in the World Cup? I need a team to hate.

    But seriously, folks...
    • AV Jun 13,2014 11:40 am || Up

      done and done.

      *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
  51. Bed Jun 13,2014 11:46 am

    An actual serious soccer question…will the American team be a threat to win the Cup in the next twenty years?

    But seriously, folks...
    • Glorious Mundy Jun 13,2014 11:49 am || Up

      I think so. Certainly not a favorite, but a dark horse, especially the next time we host one.

      • Bed Jun 13,2014 11:51 am || Up

        If the team becomes really good that would help the popularity of the sport here.

        But seriously, folks...
        • Future Ed Jun 13,2014 3:58 pm || Up

          i think the continued existence of MLS (or whatever its called) will lead to soccer being viewed as much as baseball.

          Soccer is an easy game to understand for kids. Mine want to go see the earthquakes right now. They play soccer. they will grow up appreciating it in a way I never did.

          I have $5. No I don\'t.
          • Bed Jun 13,2014 6:42 pm || Up

            Soccer is a better sport for kids to play than baseball as well. It’s easier to play and you get to run around. I actually think baseball will be like hockey in 50 years. A niche sport. It’s too slow and the game seems to be getting slower.

            But seriously, folks...
            • MikeV Jun 13,2014 6:58 pm || Up

              You also don’t have a bunch of kids with fucked up elbows from trying to throw 100mph

              And I have to say: mikev is one of my favorite people on here -slusser.

              Thanks, and go As.

              • Bed Jun 13,2014 7:10 pm || Up

                Soccer just needs to get rid of headers.

                But seriously, folks...
    • ptbnl Jun 13,2014 3:48 pm || Up

      No.

      If this is His will, He's a son of a bitch.
    • MikeV Jun 13,2014 4:58 pm || Up

      Quite possibly. They’ve been doing a really good job getting players to commit to the US instead of other countries, there are 5 guys on the team now who are all in their early 20s and are Germans, plus one from Iceland and one from the Netherlands. Plus, MLS is getting better and starting to attract talent that’s not completely over the hill.

      The US will always lose athletes to football/baseball/basketball though, so it will take longer for us to compete with other countries.

      And I have to say: mikev is one of my favorite people on here -slusser.

      Thanks, and go As.

      • Jennifer Jun 13,2014 5:22 pm || Up

        I like how the WC has actual stars, unlike that shit show MLB tries to put on.

        • MikeV Jun 13,2014 5:26 pm || Up

          Playing in (and winning) the World Cup is something people cherish for life, and makes legends.

          The All Star Game is a weekend break for baseball players.

          And I have to say: mikev is one of my favorite people on here -slusser.

          Thanks, and go As.

          • Jennifer Jun 13,2014 5:30 pm || Up

            I’m talking about the WBC.

            • Bed Jun 13,2014 6:40 pm || Up

              Gosh, I had actually forgotten the World Baseball Classic existed. I’d rather watch paint dry.

              But seriously, folks...
  52. Bed Jun 13,2014 11:48 am

    These bastards must go down and they must go down hard.

    But seriously, folks...
    • Bed Jun 13,2014 11:58 am || Up

      I share a haircut with one of those bastards…I’ll let you figure out which one.

      But seriously, folks...
      • AV Jun 13,2014 2:07 pm || Up

        he saw your haircut and said, i’m robben it.

        *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
        • Bed Jun 13,2014 6:43 pm || Up

          Typical Dutch move right there.

          But seriously, folks...
  53. Future Ed Jun 13,2014 11:56 am

    so, streaming at work? is where?

    http://futbol.univision.com/fifa-copa-mundial/

    I have $5. No I don\'t.
    • Bed Jun 13,2014 11:59 am || Up

      I’m old enough to think streaming has something to do with trout fishing.

      But seriously, folks...
  54. mikeA Jun 13,2014 11:59 am

    Mexico and Netherlands are the two teams I root for apart from the U.S. Doesn’t seem to be common here…

    • Glorious Mundy Jun 13,2014 12:00 pm || Up

      I’m cool with the Netherlands as long as De Jong and Van Bommel aren’t out there trying to end people.

      • mikeA Jun 13,2014 12:04 pm || Up

        They played clean/normal every game except the final last time. And constant fouls is maybe a more enjoyable underdog approach than playing 10 back.

        • Glorious Mundy Jun 13,2014 12:06 pm || Up

          That’s not my recollection at all. They were very rough in the Brazil game at least. Anyway, I’m still bitter about De Jong pretty much ruining Stuart Holden’s career with a two-footer from behind in a damn friendly.

        • elcroata Jun 13,2014 12:12 pm || Up

          Constant fouls maybe…. Constant brutal fouls, not even remotely

          Because survival is insufficient
          • nevermoor Jun 13,2014 12:31 pm || Up

            Hard for me to tell the difference given that both catgories require fainting couches for half the team while they nurse their ankles until the compressed air cures them.

            "There's never enough time to do all the nothing you want"
            • elcroata Jun 13,2014 12:38 pm || Up

              How ’bout this?

              Because survival is insufficient
              • Glorious Mundy Jun 13,2014 12:39 pm || Up

                Which reminds me, this business of the ref saying he didn’t have a clear view…huh?

                • elcroata Jun 13,2014 12:42 pm || Up

                  It was below the shoulders, clearly not enough for the red card

                  Because survival is insufficient
                • AV Jun 13,2014 2:08 pm || Up

                  he couldn’t see the cleats, whether they actually penetrated the skin or just the jersey.

                  *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
              • andeux Jun 13,2014 1:18 pm || Up

                That looks dangerous – he could sprain his ankle.

                TINSTAAFK
    • Bed Jun 13,2014 12:01 pm || Up

      I’ll root for Mexico…that just seems neighborly.

      But seriously, folks...
      • Bed Jun 13,2014 12:03 pm || Up

        Mexico has great food, which is how I decide if a country is any good or not, so I’m Team Mexico.

        But seriously, folks...
        • Bed Jun 13,2014 12:03 pm || Up

          I mean what do the Dutch eat? Besides the tears of orphans.

          But seriously, folks...
          • Glorious Mundy Jun 13,2014 12:04 pm || Up

            Hollandaise sauce. Straight from the bottle.

            • Bed Jun 13,2014 12:07 pm || Up

              I’ll just assume the bottle is made out of wood.

              But seriously, folks...
          • mikeA Jun 13,2014 12:05 pm || Up

            Giant balls of cheese mostly.

            • Bed Jun 13,2014 12:06 pm || Up

              When I eat with my Swedish relatives it’s mostly stuff that looks like bait.

              But seriously, folks...
          • andeux Jun 13,2014 1:18 pm || Up

            Space cakes.

            TINSTAAFK
    • elcroata Jun 13,2014 12:11 pm || Up

      Tough one. I traditionally sided with the Dutch, but lately they have a few players that I just don’t find that likeable (add a coach to that), and I hate how they ruined what could have been one of the best finals ever. On the other hand, they do have the most likeable fans there are

      Because survival is insufficient
      • elcroata Jun 13,2014 12:20 pm || Up

        See: Robben, Arjen

        Because survival is insufficient
        • AV Jun 13,2014 2:10 pm || Up

          he’d certainly be more likable if he was just a fan.

          *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
  55. Glorious Mundy Jun 13,2014 12:01 pm

    National Anthem Power Rankings:

    1. Italy
    2. Germany
    3. Canada
    4. …..

    • Bed Jun 13,2014 12:04 pm || Up

      Does Hasselhoff sing the German anthem?

      But seriously, folks...
    • Bed Jun 13,2014 12:08 pm || Up

      Surprisingly I never did a Top 10 National Anthems list on AN.

      But seriously, folks...
      • 5Aces Jun 13,2014 12:29 pm || Up

        I just assumed you would list the USSR 10 times and be done with it.

        Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it? -Steve McCatty
        • Bed Jun 13,2014 1:22 pm || Up

          Only if Nikolai Volkoff is singing it.

          But seriously, folks...
    • AV Jun 13,2014 7:05 pm || Up

      can’t really leave out the marsaillaise. maybe even put it up top.

      ours is so long they only play the instrumental preamble at these things. doing the fans that favor has got to count for something. it’s nicely dynamic piece of classical-romantic music though. as far as anthems go, i kinda like it.

      *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
  56. Jennifer Jun 13,2014 12:03 pm

    I miss Spain’s red kits.

    • Bed Jun 13,2014 12:10 pm || Up

      When the A’s wear red they call it Ruby.

      But seriously, folks...
  57. Jennifer Jun 13,2014 12:04 pm

    “If he smiles, it’s usually by accident. ” LOL

  58. Jennifer Jun 13,2014 12:20 pm

    Wow. Walks away from a contract because they couldn’t spell his name correctly?

    • Glorious Mundy Jun 13,2014 12:21 pm || Up

      Yeah, I think we need more information on that story.

      • Future Ed Jun 13,2014 12:28 pm || Up

        o’mma Gibbons (or someone with a siminar name, I don’t really remember) was a back out center at UCLA in the mid 90s. part of the reason he chose UCLA was that they spelled his name correctly on recruiting material.

        I have $5. No I don\'t.
    • mikeA Jun 13,2014 12:51 pm || Up

      Maybe they spelled it f-u-c-k-y-o-u

  59. mikeA Jun 13,2014 12:27 pm

    Lot of banana peels out there.

    • elcroata Jun 13,2014 12:41 pm || Up

      Tolosarra! :)

      He comes from the same village/town as Edurne Pasaban, possibly the world’s greatest female climber

      Because survival is insufficient
  60. Glorious Mundy Jun 13,2014 12:28 pm

    This announcer is annoying the shit out of me.

  61. Glorious Mundy Jun 13,2014 12:32 pm

    So, the Spanish dudes in dresses…what’s going on there?

  62. Glorious Mundy Jun 13,2014 12:46 pm

    Tremendous goal

    • AV Jun 13,2014 2:13 pm || Up

      vp’s header? amazing. been wondering if it was presence of mind to be able to head it in a lob over casillas while fully extended in the air, or just luck.

      *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
      • Glorious Mundy Jun 13,2014 2:15 pm || Up

        Yep. Tough to say, because he didn’t seem to look at Casillas. I’m giving him credit for it because I want it to be on purpose.

    • AV Jun 15,2014 11:57 am || Up

      cute if slightly edited to make the euro-5 look more american.

      *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
  63. Glorious Mundy Jun 13,2014 12:48 pm

    These British announcers always act like the Premier League angle is of more interest than the actual game. STFU with that.

    • Glorious Mundy Jun 13,2014 1:09 pm || Up

      Jesus Christ you British wankers nobody cares about Manchester United right now and he didn’t even jump in his arms, he awkwardly flubbed a high five with him.

      • AV Jun 13,2014 2:14 pm || Up

        euro-5.

        and they were only talking about the EPL because jeter isn’t on either team.

        *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
        • Glorious Mundy Jun 13,2014 2:17 pm || Up

          Later it was “off comes Manchester City’s David Villa, on comes Chelsea’s latest signing Cesc Fabregas.” Has no one told this moron that he’s broadcasting for Americans, not English?

        • Future Ed Jun 13,2014 2:31 pm || Up

          are there stars who are not playing because their country is not playing?

          I have $5. No I don\'t.
          • Glorious Mundy Jun 13,2014 2:35 pm || Up

            The two big ones are Zlatan Ibrahimovic of Sweden and Gareth Bale of Wales.

          • elcroata Jun 13,2014 2:35 pm || Up
            Because survival is insufficient
            • Future Ed Jun 13,2014 2:45 pm || Up

              I totally read and understood everything in that grill parrilla

              I have $5. No I don\'t.
          • AV Jun 13,2014 2:39 pm || Up

            you’re gonna make GM cry. (zlatan ibrahimovic. top 5 type player worldwide, but sweden didn’t qualify.)

            chech (chezch), bale (wales), and others whose last name don’t rhyme with their countries’ names too.

            *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
  64. Jennifer Jun 13,2014 12:56 pm

    I have the sudden urge to head to Brazil.

  65. Jennifer Jun 13,2014 1:03 pm

    White kits and rain? (swoon)

    • AV Jun 13,2014 2:15 pm || Up

      WET T-SHIRT CONTEST!

      *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
      • Glorious Mundy Jun 13,2014 2:17 pm || Up

        We definitely got to see Iker’s ass.

        • AV Jun 13,2014 2:21 pm || Up

          oh! and there was a moment when one of the spanish players’ pants were halfway down his bum, and his undies were wet and transparently showing crack… when the hand on the brazil WC logo seemed to zoom in and make a grope for it. i chuckled.

          *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
  66. elcroata Jun 13,2014 1:06 pm

    Da susjedu crkne krava…

    Life wisdom from Zagorje, a place where wisdom is especially cherished – “The important thing in life is that the neighbor’s cow dies”, applied to this joint celebration of Netherlands’ equalizer..

    Because survival is insufficient
    • elcroata Jun 13,2014 2:08 pm || Up

      (The guy in blue is holding a pamphlet demanding that Basque prisoners serve there sentences in the Basque country)

      Because survival is insufficient
    • AV Jun 13,2014 2:19 pm || Up

      i don’t know why south american dictator hats are the rage in holland, but i do know i laughed my ass off when this guy started a conga line near the 4–1, 5–1 part of the game.

      *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
  67. mikeA Jun 13,2014 1:12 pm

    Both those goals were amazing.

  68. Glorious Mundy Jun 13,2014 1:13 pm

    Hello, Spanish center backs? Have you ever seen Robben play before? Did no one tell you he always, always, always shoots with his left?

    • elcroata Jun 13,2014 1:21 pm || Up

      Yeah, that was like sitting on a Mariano Rivera’s curveball

      Because survival is insufficient
      • mikeA Jun 13,2014 1:23 pm || Up

        He was going for the ball, not guarding, just didn’t get there in time.

        • elcroata Jun 13,2014 1:28 pm || Up

          He should not have gambled but stayed on Robben’s left side. He ws getting help from the other side, the angle was worse, and he is really extremely more likely to finish with left.

          Because survival is insufficient
  69. Jennifer Jun 13,2014 1:19 pm

    DA FUCK WAS THAT?

  70. Glorious Mundy Jun 13,2014 1:33 pm

    This is awesome.

  71. Glorious Mundy Jun 13,2014 1:37 pm

    SHUT UP ABOUT MANCHESTER UNITED YOU ASS

    • ptbnl Jun 13,2014 3:54 pm || Up

      If it’s any consolation, the commentary in England was half-decent and not nearly as EPL-obssessed as it sounds like you all suffered.

      If this is His will, He's a son of a bitch.
    • Future Ed Jun 13,2014 3:59 pm || Up

      Can’t escape vince, can you?

      I have $5. No I don\'t.
      • Glorious Mundy Jun 13,2014 4:06 pm || Up

        Van Persie says, “I’m so happy you are going to be coaching me at Manchester United,” and Van Gaal says “for us to be successful together in England, which is a situation in which we have to turn that ship around after a season with less success than the people of Manchester are used to, it will help if you have the confidence to trust in yourself to do the things you are capable of, which is what you just did.” And the reality is, Wayne Rooney is watching this and wondering whether he will get off the bench next season.

  72. mikeA Jun 13,2014 1:38 pm

    hahahahahaaha

  73. elcroata Jun 13,2014 1:39 pm

    If I had to bet which half of my household would have worse goal differential after Game 1, I would have probably been wrong

    Because survival is insufficient
  74. elcroata Jun 13,2014 1:39 pm

    I guess Spain doesn’t like playing in Brasil. They already lost 6:1 here once

    Because survival is insufficient
  75. Glorious Mundy Jun 13,2014 1:39 pm

    Casillas…….

    • AV Jun 13,2014 3:08 pm || Up

      i don’t know how he made those last two consecutive saves. he looked like a boxer in the 11th round of split decision.

      *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
      • Glorious Mundy Jun 13,2014 3:12 pm || Up

        I was thinking the same thing. The save on Robben was pretty good considering what he had just been through.

        Does he start against Chile? I might consider Reina.

  76. AV Jun 13,2014 2:04 pm

    the clockworkick spanking of cup babies.

    *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
  77. AV Jun 13,2014 3:15 pm

    geez. chile’s gonna make australia look like complete amateurs and run this up as high as 5–1 or something.

    *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
  78. Glorious Mundy Jun 13,2014 3:15 pm

    Gonna be a long couple of weeks, Aussies.

  79. AV Jun 13,2014 3:40 pm

    good jump. ‘roos aren’t out yet.

    *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
  80. AV Jun 14,2014 9:42 am

    love daytime international soccer.

    *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
    • Future Ed Jun 14,2014 10:02 am || Up

      are you getting a regresaremos pronto message on the univision stream?

      I have $5. No I don\'t.
  81. Future Ed Jun 14,2014 11:58 am

    is the Uruguay national anthem part of the opening credits to a college romp comedy movie?

    I have $5. No I don\'t.
    • FreeSeatUpgrade Jun 14,2014 12:10 pm || Up

      We’re finally gonna get that crusty old dean generalissimo.

      "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
  82. Future Ed Jun 14,2014 12:26 pm

    Wait, you are not allowed to hug the other team?

    I have $5. No I don\'t.
    • Future Ed Jun 14,2014 1:08 pm || Up

      wait, so you are allowed to hug the other team?

      I have $5. No I don\'t.
  83. Glorious Mundy Jun 14,2014 1:15 pm

    I think that’s the first “I’m pregnant” goal celebration I’ve see.

  84. Glorious Mundy Jun 14,2014 1:17 pm

    Hoooooooooooooooooly shit

    • AV Jun 14,2014 11:44 pm || Up

      a shocking turn!

      *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
  85. Glorious Mundy Jun 14,2014 1:18 pm

    Suarez time

  86. doctorK Jun 14,2014 1:29 pm

    Oh wow. C’mon Costa Rica, play better defense please.

  87. Glorious Mundy Jun 14,2014 1:32 pm

    This is a fun match.

  88. andeux Jun 14,2014 1:44 pm

    I assume Costa Rica was the underdog in this one?

    TINSTAAFK
    • AV Jun 14,2014 11:49 pm || Up

      in name brand yes, but costa rica rose through qualifications to come in second in the final round of their qualifiers while uruguay declined steadily over the last 2 years and was forced to play off against new zeland for the 5th and last spot.

      *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
  89. Glorious Mundy Jun 14,2014 1:53 pm

    Uruguay gonna Uruguay there.

    • doctorK Jun 14,2014 1:56 pm || Up

      I didn’t know Manny Machado was Uruguayan.

  90. lenscrafters Jun 14,2014 1:59 pm
  91. Glorious Mundy Jun 14,2014 2:10 pm

    I’m watching what’s supposed to be the eng-ita per match show on ESPN3 and it’s just a live feed of a helicopter cam sweeping over Manaus. Pretty cool, actually.

  92. Glorious Mundy Jun 14,2014 2:13 pm

    Quality spray paint job on the field. Looks very green from the helicopter at least.

  93. FreeSeatUpgrade Jun 14,2014 4:34 pm

    With a name like Immobile this guy was born to play for Italy.

    "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
  94. FreeSeatUpgrade Jun 14,2014 4:41 pm

    I only picked up this game at 65:00, has England been this ineffectual on offense the whole way?

    "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
    • AV Jun 15,2014 9:45 am || Up

      not completely. they did manage to out-dive italy…

      *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
  95. FreeSeatUpgrade Jun 14,2014 7:25 pm

    Two goals just a few minutes apart by Ivory Coast to go on top of Japan 2-1.

    "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
    • Future Ed Jun 14,2014 7:27 pm || Up

      Japan running out of steam

      I have $5. No I don\'t.
      • FreeSeatUpgrade Jun 14,2014 7:32 pm || Up

        They were in complete control in the first half. Not so much now.

        "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
  96. AV Jun 14,2014 11:53 pm

    that was a pretty choice day. all fun games, a bunch of drama (not too much involving bad calls), and goals! goals! goooooals!

    *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
  97. FreeSeatUpgrade Jun 15,2014 9:25 am

    Watch out Swiss, Ecuador have come to play. They’re my new dark horse semi-finals contender.

    "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
  98. AV Jun 15,2014 9:31 am

    anybody else hear a p•to-like chant during the CIV-JPN game? directed at both goalies. my first thought was that they were mexico fans at someone else’s game, but this game wasn’t at the stadiums mexico played last / plays next. (though it’s admittedly not that far from those.) so i think it’s not just mexico fans anymore. and now watching SUI-ECU, there’s an as-of-yet unconvincing but still noticeable chant coming from brasilia.

    i think it’s too late. it will be a thing for this cup.

    *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
    • Future Ed Jun 15,2014 9:40 am || Up

      i didn’t notice. All I hear is white noise

      I have $5. No I don\'t.
      • AV Jun 15,2014 9:43 am || Up

        maybe it’s me… i tend to hear latino noise.

        *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
        • Future Ed Jun 15,2014 9:45 am || Up

          that’s raices

          I have $5. No I don\'t.
          • AV Jun 15,2014 9:48 am || Up

            *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
            • Future Ed Jun 15,2014 9:54 am || Up

              I have $5. No I don\'t.
        • Glorious Mundy Jun 15,2014 10:30 am || Up

          I heard it. I assumed it was something else in Japanese though.

  99. Future Ed Jun 15,2014 9:46 am

    the swiss aren’t much for break aways, huh.

    I have $5. No I don\'t.
  100. AV Jun 15,2014 10:07 am

    “bliss for the swiss.” ian wrote that one on a cocktail napkin like a week ago and couldn’t wait to use it.

    *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
    • Future Ed Jun 15,2014 10:13 am || Up

      that’s nothing, I’ve been sitting on the raices for a year since Theo was leaning about trees.

      I have $5. No I don\'t.
      • AV Jun 15,2014 10:26 am || Up

        that’s funny.

        *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
      • FreeSeatUpgrade Jun 15,2014 10:26 am || Up

        Deloreans for the Ecuadoreans was too forced.

        "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
  101. Glorious Mundy Jun 15,2014 10:29 am

    Refs blow it again.

    • AV Jun 15,2014 10:43 am || Up

      wonder if there’s a place on the internet tracing the alternate reality of what would happen if all calls were correct just to see the repercussions down the line from seemingly small reffy-boops. this one’s not small. there’s a 6-point swing at play if ecuador scores late.

      *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
      • Glorious Mundy Jun 15,2014 10:45 am || Up

        That was a really horrendous call. Worse than either of the Mexico ones, to me. I don’t understand why the linesman doesn’t tell the ref “offside, but only if it touched the Swiss player.”

  102. FreeSeatUpgrade Jun 15,2014 10:38 am

    Ecuador looked great for the first 30 minutes, playing well as a squad, but since then they’ve played like desperate individuals.

    "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
  103. Glorious Mundy Jun 15,2014 10:42 am

    I respect Switzerland. They have some talented players and they punch above their weight. But I always feel like the tournament improves after they leave.

    • Glorious Mundy Jun 15,2014 10:56 am || Up

      I take it all back. That was awesome.

  104. AV Jun 15,2014 10:50 am

    justice.

    *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
  105. Glorious Mundy Jun 15,2014 10:50 am

    Well that was something.

  106. FreeSeatUpgrade Jun 15,2014 10:51 am

    Wow, that’s a crushing end for Ecuador.

    "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
  107. Glorious Mundy Jun 15,2014 11:02 am

    Good games so far.

  108. AV Jun 15,2014 12:29 pm

    now that i’ve heard ian pronounce benzema i can’t remember which is the correct way to say eczema.

    *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
    • Glorious Mundy Jun 15,2014 12:31 pm || Up

      I like that all these generic British commentators are “Ian” to you.

      • FreeSeatUpgrade Jun 15,2014 12:38 pm || Up

        But it could be either Eee-an or Eye-an, it’s not like they all sound the same to him.

        "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
        • Glorious Mundy Jun 15,2014 12:51 pm || Up

          Or Iain (eye-ain?)

          • Future Ed Jun 15,2014 12:54 pm || Up

            I have a friend “Ean”

            I have $5. No I don\'t.
            • 5Aces Jun 15,2014 9:56 pm || Up

              It’s pronounced Gor-dawn.

              Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it? -Steve McCatty
      • AV Jun 15,2014 12:41 pm || Up

        i noticed that too and didn’t know which one i was wrong on, so just blindly continued on. and i pronounce it i-ÁN, all spanish like.

        *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
        • AV Jun 15,2014 12:44 pm || Up

          (this is official-ian on the france game, yes?)

          *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
          • Glorious Mundy Jun 15,2014 12:50 pm || Up

            This isn’t Darke. He’s in Natal for USA-Ghana tomorrow. Could very well be a different Ian.

            • AV Jun 15,2014 12:56 pm || Up

              i swear it sounds the same to me.

              *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
    • Future Ed Jun 15,2014 12:32 pm || Up

      I haven’t understood a word of the world cup so far.

      I mean, i think I know what “tranquilo” means, but I can’t really place the context

      I have $5. No I don\'t.
      • Glorious Mundy Jun 15,2014 12:36 pm || Up

        Sseeee Laaaaaaaa Perrrrrrrrdiooooooooo

        • AV Jun 15,2014 12:42 pm || Up

          i can’t stand the guy who says gol gol gol gol gol gol gol gol gol gol gol. and i heard what you wrote in his voice.

          *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
      • AV Jun 15,2014 12:43 pm || Up

        it means they just showed the coach doing the two-handed palms to the ground gesture.

        *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
      • AV Jun 15,2014 1:01 pm || Up

        the crowd noise loop during univision’s commercial breaks is fairly annoying.

        and is their logo supposed to be one of colombus’ caravels? i might be reading too much into it.

        *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
  109. AV Jun 15,2014 12:40 pm

    uniwatching… honduras-france is the preppiest match so far.

    cote-japan had the prettiest color combo. brazil-croatia was really good in the old-school way, but the slightly unusual shades (japan a little electric, cote a little papaya) in yesterday’s game put it ahead even if it was uni-colored unis.

    am mad at greece’s all blue for forcing colombia to wear white shorts and socks. same-color shorts and socks (without the same color jersey) is probably the worst thing you can do in soccer kits. same socks and jersey looks OK. same jersey and shorts looks OK. but same socks and shorts (especially lighter than the jersey) makes the players look like they’re running on stilts.

    *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
    • FreeSeatUpgrade Jun 15,2014 12:47 pm || Up

      Yes, those French jerseys don’t do anything to dull my instinct to not like them.

      "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
  110. Glorious Mundy Jun 15,2014 12:44 pm

    Man, that was dumb.

  111. AV Jun 15,2014 1:09 pm

    wait. now we’re gonna have controversy on wether GLT works in the first place?

    *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
    • Glorious Mundy Jun 15,2014 1:10 pm || Up

      I’m not sure about that one.

      • AV Jun 15,2014 1:17 pm || Up

        actually, from the camera about 15 feet from the goal line on the same side as the main camera, i kinda believe it and may have even seen some green between line and ball but they only showed that one once.

        from the overhead (live feed cam) and from the reverse goal line angle i don’t believe it’s a goal but i have no conclusive evidence either.

        *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
        • Glorious Mundy Jun 16,2014 11:09 am || Up

          I saw some screen caps somewhere from a better angle. Looks like it cleared the line by an inch or so. Yay technology.

  112. andeux Jun 15,2014 1:25 pm

    TINSTAAFK
    • FreeSeatUpgrade Jun 15,2014 1:33 pm || Up

      That’s funny.

      "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
  113. FreeSeatUpgrade Jun 15,2014 1:32 pm

    Those Hondurans have a hard edge about them, and reckless. France are making them pay for it too.

    "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
  114. AV Jun 15,2014 2:01 pm

    gulp. that moment when you look to see who’s next and realize YOU’RE next.

    n~e~r~v~o~u~s!

    *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
    • FreeSeatUpgrade Jun 15,2014 2:35 pm || Up

      Good luck!

      "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
  115. AV Jun 15,2014 2:57 pm

    crap the fuck! my home feed is blocked in the US.

    *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
  116. Glorious Mundy Jun 15,2014 2:57 pm

    Are the words to the Arg anthem just “Ohhhhhhhhh”?

  117. Glorious Mundy Jun 15,2014 3:01 pm

    Disappointing shortage of longhairs in the Argentine team. Doesn’t seem right.

  118. FreeSeatUpgrade Jun 15,2014 3:03 pm

    Well that was quick.

    "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
    • AV Jun 15,2014 3:58 pm || Up

      then slowed the hell down.

      more chances for BiH. am very pleased not to be predictably disappointed with romero. i don’t want long balls, but my guys need to be more vertical instead of continuously running into the wall. defensively, i wasn’t pulling my hair every time the ball went to the left as is the custom, but one offside trap gone wrong and/or one unguarded man romero doesn’t somehow spiderman and maybe they’re up 2-1.

      *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
      • AV Jun 15,2014 3:59 pm || Up

        * vertical with passes: threaded, diagonal, et al.

        *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
  119. AV Jun 15,2014 4:28 pm

    señores y señoras, he has arrived.

    *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
    • Glorious Mundy Jun 15,2014 4:33 pm || Up

      I like how he got one Bosnian to tackle the other Bosnian for him.

  120. AV Jun 15,2014 5:10 pm

    theeeere’s the romero i’m dreading. i was falling in love too early with fernandez too for a while.

    but way better 2nd half. was it really adding higuaín that opened the space up, or was the game also changing into stretching the teams? still, that D will need 5 at some moment and it’d be so great if the team could communicate rear to front playing that way.

    i’m also taking away that they played so clean that the refs had to make stuff up to be able to call anything. next to BiH tackles, they looked like total saints. went with the haircuts.

    *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
    • AV Jun 15,2014 5:12 pm || Up

      and nice singing. we made a good spectacle.

      *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
      • Glorious Mundy Jun 16,2014 9:53 am || Up

        Got to test out the acoustics for the final

  121. AV Jun 16,2014 9:29 am

    nani
    kaká
    18 (jordi alba)
    7 (ronaldo)
    ibrahimovic

    the names and numbers on the backs of the bodies bring so much “there but for the grace of” to the massacre photos. and putting together these two demonstrations of where we are in human development just blows my mind.

    *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
  122. MikeV Jun 16,2014 9:31 am

    TODAY IS THE FUCKING DAY. HOLY SHIT.

    And I have to say: mikev is one of my favorite people on here -slusser.

    Thanks, and go As.

    • AV Jun 16,2014 9:37 am || Up

      must win. then shock portugal. 6 pts and through.

      *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
      • Glorious Mundy Jun 16,2014 10:10 am || Up

        Unless Portugal can turn around this goal difference a bit, 3 points today and 1 on Sunday should put us in good shape. And If Germany can replicate this against Ghana they may play their second team against us.

      • MikeV Jun 16,2014 10:17 am || Up

        JUST GOT EASIER THANK YOU PEPE

        And I have to say: mikev is one of my favorite people on here -slusser.

        Thanks, and go As.

        • AV Jun 16,2014 10:27 am || Up

          now they’re pulling their groins for your sake.

          *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
          • MikeV Jun 16,2014 11:28 am || Up

            I’m ok with that.

            And I have to say: mikev is one of my favorite people on here -slusser.

            Thanks, and go As.

            • Jennifer Jun 16,2014 12:38 pm || Up

              How’s YOUR leg?

              • MikeV Jun 16,2014 12:41 pm || Up

                swollen again after playing yesterday.

                And I have to say: mikev is one of my favorite people on here -slusser.

                Thanks, and go As.

  123. AV Jun 16,2014 9:38 am

    1st round of groups isn’t even done and we already have the 2nd headbutt of the cup!

    *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
    • Glorious Mundy Jun 16,2014 9:52 am || Up

      Pepe is such an idiot. Can’t say I’m not happy not to have deal with him on Sunday, especially the way Alves is playing.

      • mikeA Jun 16,2014 10:03 am || Up

        I wish he’d at least have gotten his money’s worth, maybe make other would be floppers think…

        • nevermoor Jun 16,2014 11:28 pm || Up

          This. Mueller should be ashamed of himself.

          Also, calling this a headbutt is total bs. NFL players do 10x that after about 50% of all plays. Pepe got in Floppy McFloppenstein’s face, and talked shit. That’s it.

          "There's never enough time to do all the nothing you want"
          • AV Jun 17,2014 9:54 am || Up

            and in the NFL it’s acceptable to touch the ball with your hands, but soccer is a different sport and has different rules.

            *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
            • AV Jun 17,2014 9:57 am || Up

              to clarify, even the talking shit part is a bookable offense. and the degree of force has nothing to do with calling this a headbutt or not, it’s the unsportsmanlike contact that is bookable.

              *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
              • mikeA Jun 17,2014 10:54 am || Up

                Rules aside, chickenshit cheating is much more unsportsmanlike than getting in someone’s face about chickenshit cheating.

                • nevermoor Jun 17,2014 11:20 am || Up

                  Right. I’m not saying he didn’t deserve a red card according to the rules. I’m saying that exchange is one of the many reasons I have a hard time watching soccer, and I’m surprised that people who do have the near-universal “Pepe is an idiot and Mueller did nothing wrong” reaction they do.

                  "There's never enough time to do all the nothing you want"
            • andeux Jun 17,2014 10:00 am || Up

              TINSTAAFK
              • AV Jun 17,2014 10:04 am || Up

                see? another difference. the NFL doesn’t have gods.

                *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
                • nevermoor Jun 17,2014 11:22 am || Up

                  "There's never enough time to do all the nothing you want"
          • Glorious Mundy Jun 17,2014 9:57 am || Up

            Luckily if you want your sport to feature that kind of stuff, there’s one out there for you.

            • nevermoor Jun 17,2014 11:24 am || Up

              As above, I’m just reacting to what I’m seeing. Maybe I’m spoiled because I also don’t watch much NBA, but I identified with the Pepe side of that interaction and if I were god of the sport I would consider the shameless flopping/injury-simulating a much bigger integrity problem than the fact that the target of that injury-simulating getting mad about it. The fact that that isn’t how soccer works is one of the reasons I have trouble seeing beauty in it.

              "There's never enough time to do all the nothing you want"
              • andeux Jun 17,2014 11:36 am || Up
                TINSTAAFK
              • Glorious Mundy Jun 17,2014 11:40 am || Up

                I agree that Mueller was shameful. Pepe is an idiot because under the norms of soccer you just can’t go head to head like that. There are no helmets in this sport, and the referee is understandably not tasked with trying to determine whether it was done with sufficient force to warrant sending off. The line is drawn where it’s drawn to keep things from getting out of control. It’s unfortunate that guys like Mueller try to take advantage of that to get a reaction out of notorious hotheads like Pepe, but it’s also unfortunate that Pepe can’t keep his shit together.

                • nevermoor Jun 17,2014 11:44 am || Up

                  I guess. It’s just the same feeling I get when basketball went through its “step one toe on the court and all hell breaks loose” enforcement phase, or when Justin Smith was tossed for elbowing a ref who came up behind him in a scrum.

                  I’m not saying every sport needs to be hockey, just saying moments like that stick in my craw.

                  I also understand shit happens in the moment, but I don’t get the sense that Mueller is going to get punished in any way based on post-game review (and as I understand it there is no option to reduce Pepe’s penalty). Which means his crap is FIFA-endorsed. Which troubles me.

                  "There's never enough time to do all the nothing you want"
                • Glorious Mundy Jun 17,2014 11:47 am || Up

                  I hear you. That Suns-Spurs playoff series where half of Phoenix was suspended for leaving the bench still makes me mad. But I also get it, given the Malice in the Palace risk. And now players never, ever leave the bench and fights are much less crazy.

                  I’m with you on post-match discipline for flopping. That should have happened years ago.

  124. AV Jun 16,2014 9:42 am

    how do germans not have a diving rep in soccer again?

    *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
    • Glorious Mundy Jun 16,2014 9:53 am || Up

      Raycessness

      • harensheir15 Aug 1,2014 12:19 am || Up

  125. Glorious Mundy Jun 16,2014 10:00 am

    Raul Meireles is a tin of shoe polish and a set of crazy eyes from being Brian Wilson.

  126. Glorious Mundy Jun 16,2014 10:12 am

    This is some Keystone Kops shit from Portugal.

  127. Glorious Mundy Jun 16,2014 10:20 am

    Maybe time to get Ronaldo out of this game? Not that I mind them wearing him out in a futile effort.

    • MikeV Jun 16,2014 10:21 am || Up

      No, no, he needs to keep running. A lot.

      And I have to say: mikev is one of my favorite people on here -slusser.

      Thanks, and go As.

  128. Glorious Mundy Jun 16,2014 10:24 am

    Oh boy. Losing Coentrao would be very, very bad for Portugal.

    • MikeV Jun 17,2014 10:08 am || Up

      Coentrao, Almeida, and Pepe (obv) are all out against USA on Sunday.

      Have to assume Altidore is out for USA. Supposedly Besler is fine, they just subbed him off because his hamstring tightened up and they couldn’t get it loose for the second half so it was a precautionary thing.

      I’m actually wondering if they won’t push Dempsey up top and play Mix at the attacking mid so Bradley can stay farther back like he likes.

      And I have to say: mikev is one of my favorite people on here -slusser.

      Thanks, and go As.

      • Glorious Mundy Jun 17,2014 10:22 am || Up

        Mix would have helped a lot yesterday. I’m sure Klinsi would have gotten him in the game, maybe for Dempsey, to try to grab hold of the ball a bit more if he hadn’t needed to use a sub on Besler.

        I definitely wouldn’t mind a formation with Beckerman central and deep, Jones and Bedoya wide to deal with Ronaldo and Nani, Bradley and Mix central, and Dempsey alone up top. I would also want Fabian Johnson to be told to attack like crazy with Coentrao out. That will at least give Ronaldo something to think about, and Bedoya can do most of the chasing.

        • MikeV Jun 17,2014 10:25 am || Up

          I don’t want Beasley playing, either.

          Every time he tried to push forward he wasn’t fit enough to track back and defend. I was screaming for him to be subbed off before all the injury subs.

          And I have to say: mikev is one of my favorite people on here -slusser.

          Thanks, and go As.

          • Glorious Mundy Jun 17,2014 10:30 am || Up

            I thought he did alright in the part I saw (I missed a lot of the first half). Chandler offers some things Beasley can’t at this stage of his career, but I’m OK with picking Beasley for his smarts and experience. He might get overmatched physically at times, but he’s usually not going to do something dumb that exposes the centerbacks.

            • MikeV Jun 17,2014 10:33 am || Up

              I may be slightly biased because of one of the first few Ghana attacks when the winger took Beasley 1 on 1 and juked him so hard that he ended up falling to the ground.

              He did get better as the game went on, but he looked slow.

              And I have to say: mikev is one of my favorite people on here -slusser.

              Thanks, and go As.

              • Dial C for Concupiscence Jun 17,2014 10:52 am || Up

                Yeah that was a bit embarrassing

  129. AV Jun 16,2014 11:04 am

    it’s not a perfect team but germany sure looks like a finalist.

    *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
    • Glorious Mundy Jun 16,2014 11:08 am || Up

      Yeah, but that’s what I thought the last time they beat the team featuring the world’s greatest player 4-0 in a World Cup.

      • AV Jun 16,2014 11:15 am || Up

        yeah, but score lines can be deceptive. just because it was 4–0 again doesn’t mean TWGPâ„¢ was anywhere near this game.

        *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
        • doctorK Jun 16,2014 11:28 am || Up

          Of course he wasn’t. Jeter is in NYC today.

          • AV Jun 16,2014 11:48 am || Up

            and i thought we were talking about the notorious B.I.G.

            *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
    • AV Aug 1,2014 8:53 am || Up

      damn you.

      *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
  130. AV Jun 16,2014 12:54 pm

    so far the blonde halftime commentator mostly likes to say so far.

    *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
  131. MikeV Jun 16,2014 1:40 pm

    apparently Michael Essien and Kevin Prince Boateng are both out for Ghana today

    HOLY FUCKING SHIT WE CAN DO THIS.

    And I have to say: mikev is one of my favorite people on here -slusser.

    Thanks, and go As.

    • Future Ed Jun 16,2014 7:43 pm || Up

      irish guy on the radio had nothing but bad things to say abour Boataeng

      I have $5. No I don\'t.
      • MikeV Jun 16,2014 7:44 pm || Up

        from what I understand he’s a pretty dirty player

        And I have to say: mikev is one of my favorite people on here -slusser.

        Thanks, and go As.

        • Glorious Mundy Jun 17,2014 10:05 am || Up

          I don’t know about dirty, but he’s very flaky at least where Ghana is concerned. He played for them in the last World Cup, then “retired from international football” until magnanimously deciding to un-retire just in time for this World Cup. This was something like his 12th game ever for Ghana despite being a star in the Bundesliga for 5 or six years now.

          Good player though. Ghana got way scarier once he came on.

          • MikeV Jun 17,2014 10:24 am || Up

            also his (half) brother plays for Germany

            Family dinners must be interesting.

            And I have to say: mikev is one of my favorite people on here -slusser.

            Thanks, and go As.

      • 5Aces Jun 16,2014 11:10 pm || Up

        I went to run some errands and was not expecting Irish guy on the radio. Could.Not.Stop.Laughing. I kept expecting him to say something like “They hafta to stop kicking it right in the shillelagh me laddy”.

        Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it? -Steve McCatty
  132. AV Jun 16,2014 1:57 pm

    hey, even the first boring 0–0 can be a novelty.

    *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
  133. AV Jun 16,2014 2:52 pm

    does general patton there realize AC/DC is from australia?

    *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
  134. FreeSeatUpgrade Jun 16,2014 3:02 pm

    Well how about that!

    "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
  135. mikeA Jun 16,2014 3:02 pm

    Holy shit…

  136. AV Jun 16,2014 3:04 pm

    aaaaaaaaiiighghghghghg!!

    :O

    *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
  137. mikeA Jun 16,2014 3:09 pm

    I like these Washington Bullets unis.

    • AV Jun 16,2014 3:11 pm || Up

      oh mamma mamma mamma look there,
      the children are playing in that street again…

      *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
  138. mikeA Jun 16,2014 3:10 pm

    Defense looks shaky, as usual…

  139. mikeA Jun 16,2014 3:18 pm

    Booming kicks up the field: 28
    Passes: 3

  140. AV Jun 16,2014 3:23 pm

    18:15. altidore softly passes it to bradley and it’s 2-0. decides to whale it into 2 defenders while falling to the ground instead.

    *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
  141. AV Jun 16,2014 3:24 pm

    oh shit.

    *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
  142. AV Jun 16,2014 3:39 pm

    ok, no. you can’t do a high kick when you’re already in the air.

    dempsey looked woozy right after. now he looks pissed.

    *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
    • FreeSeatUpgrade Jun 16,2014 3:40 pm || Up

      Hell, Dempsey probably kicks himself in the head a few times in the locker room before games, just to get fired up.

      "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
  143. mikeA Jun 16,2014 3:52 pm

    They looked pretty terrible for 95% of that…

  144. AV Jun 16,2014 4:15 pm

    anybody catch the temp at field level?

    *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
  145. FreeSeatUpgrade Jun 16,2014 4:27 pm

    Nice of Tim Howard to wear A’s colors today.

    "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
  146. AV Jun 16,2014 4:42 pm

    i’m hearing some kind of uto-sounding anti-goalie chant here. this is the stadium mexico played cameroon.

    *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
    • AV Jun 16,2014 4:45 pm || Up

      i don’t know what that is but i’m guessing my feed is delayed…

      *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
      • AV Jun 16,2014 4:51 pm || Up

        whoa, i’m very delayed. i thought ESPN was a live feed.

        *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
        • Glorious Mundy Jun 16,2014 5:00 pm || Up

          I bailed on the computer feed and went to my phone, which seemed to be a few minutes ahead.

          • AV Jun 16,2014 5:04 pm || Up

            between you guys and the bar around the corner, i had zero surprises.

            *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
            • Glorious Mundy Jun 16,2014 5:05 pm || Up

              Soccer has arrived in the USA!

              • AV Jun 16,2014 5:10 pm || Up

                it’s just so hard getting people do drink during the workday in this puritanical society!

                *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
                • FreeSeatUpgrade Jun 16,2014 5:18 pm || Up

                  I’m with you Bluto AV!

                  "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
          • AV Jun 17,2014 12:11 pm || Up

            phone’s only 15 seconds ahead right now.

            everybody count 15 mississippis before posting!

            *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
  147. lenscrafters Jun 16,2014 4:48 pm

    U-S-A! U-S-A!

  148. Glorious Mundy Jun 16,2014 4:49 pm

    Twellman pulled a Fosse yelp.

    • AV Jun 16,2014 4:56 pm || Up

      yep.

      and [checks] ian momentarily lost the power of narrative and just said “USA!”

      *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
  149. doctorK Jun 16,2014 4:53 pm

    I’m following a live blog, not watching a feed. Is 5 minutes of stoppage time justifiable for this game?

    • AV Jun 16,2014 4:58 pm || Up

      i felt they didn’t give enough stoppage in the first half for altidore’s medevac.

      *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
  150. doctorK Jun 16,2014 4:57 pm

    ‘MERICA FK YEAH

  151. Glorious Mundy Jun 16,2014 4:57 pm

    !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  152. FreeSeatUpgrade Jun 16,2014 4:58 pm

    Wow.

    "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
  153. Glorious Mundy Jun 16,2014 4:59 pm

    This tournament is so good.

  154. AV Jun 16,2014 5:07 pm

    no lalas. not beautiful. redemptive, cathartic and memorable, but not beautiful.

    *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
  155. Glorious Mundy Jun 16,2014 5:31 pm

    Gahhhh Dempsey’s nose.

  156. MikeV Jun 16,2014 7:14 pm

    omg

    And I have to say: mikev is one of my favorite people on here -slusser.

    Thanks, and go As.

  157. AV Jun 17,2014 10:32 am

    “big man. big stage. big hair. big goal.”

    oh “ian.”

    *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
  158. 5Aces Jun 17,2014 11:16 am

    Thank you everyone for keeping stuff in this thread. I’m sure it helps with spoilers as well, but for someone who basically knows nothing about soccer it is great to have all the commentary in an easy spot to get read the wisdom. By the end of the cup I may be able to fake my way through comments in a bar for a couple of minutes..

    Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it? -Steve McCatty
  159. AV Jun 17,2014 12:02 pm

    having a real tough time choosing sides here.

    *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
    • AV Jun 17,2014 12:03 pm || Up

      i mean, as soon as i realized that wasn’t belgium against brazil. those colors are confusing.

      *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
      • Glorious Mundy Jun 17,2014 12:05 pm || Up

        Right? Mexico shouldn’t look like that.

  160. Glorious Mundy Jun 17,2014 12:25 pm

    Mexico’s coach is so lovable.

    • AV Jun 17,2014 12:57 pm || Up

      i can’t help but think of one of those taxidermied dressed frogs.

      *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
  161. mikeA Jun 17,2014 12:27 pm

    This game is great so far.

  162. AV Jun 17,2014 12:51 pm

    wow. ochoa vs 3 (4?) and wins (so far).

    *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
    • Glorious Mundy Jun 17,2014 12:52 pm || Up

      That was nuts. Were all those dudes onside?

      • AV Jun 17,2014 12:58 pm || Up

        yeah, looked like. it was a chest pass too.

        *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
  163. mikeA Jun 17,2014 1:05 pm

    Brazil getting every call both the first two games…

    • AV Jun 17,2014 1:16 pm || Up

      only the uncalled corner made me mad. that’s 15% of a goal right there (or nothing at all).

      *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
  164. Future Ed Jun 17,2014 1:20 pm

    this seems like bullshit.

    I dont know from nothing though

    I have $5. No I don\'t.
    • AV Jun 17,2014 1:33 pm || Up

      which part?

      *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
      • Future Ed Jun 17,2014 1:36 pm || Up

        free kick (?) to brazil when the mexican guy didn’t seem to touch the brazilian

        I have $5. No I don\'t.
  165. Future Ed Jun 17,2014 1:21 pm

    I like the way the univision guy says “Jew lio Ceaser”

    I have $5. No I don\'t.
  166. AV Jun 17,2014 1:34 pm

    there. i said vamos mexico just now. it kinda just happened. but it happened.

    *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
    • MikeV Jun 17,2014 1:39 pm || Up

      man, the hivemind/groupthink on the internet sure is anti-brazil.

      And I have to say: mikev is one of my favorite people on here -slusser.

      Thanks, and go As.

      • AV Jun 17,2014 1:58 pm || Up

        hivemind? i thought that was called democracy. and a valid way of deciding who’s right.

        but i’m pretty sure i came to that decision all on my own, thankyouverymuch.

        though you can’t really be surprised if mob mentality a majority will both favor the underdog and turn away from anybody perceived as receiving outside assistance.

        *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
        • MikeV Jun 17,2014 2:06 pm || Up

          Just in general, not you you sensitive thing you!

          And I have to say: mikev is one of my favorite people on here -slusser.

          Thanks, and go As.

          • AV Jun 17,2014 2:12 pm || Up

            I’M SENSITIVE? I’M SENSITIVE?? I’M MOTHFKCHAFPPOHDS SEN-SI-TEEEEEEV?????

            oh wait. just noticed my diaper rash. carry on then.

            *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
      • Glorious Mundy Jun 17,2014 2:11 pm || Up

        Seriously. I don’t know where this came from exactly. I guess it’s that they have several players who look like d-bags (Neymar, Marcelo, Alves). Also this isn’t lovable artist Brazil. It’s gritty, grind out results Brazil.

        • AV Jun 17,2014 2:15 pm || Up

          what sites are you guys reading? i haven’t actually seen any evidence of people rooting against brazil. and i’ve seen way more yellow jerseys around town than any other country other than the US.

          *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
        • mikeA Jun 17,2014 2:39 pm || Up

          I always root against them. I’ve been sick of the relentless asskissing since 1994, and the implication/suggestion from everyone on TV that I should be rooting for them because they’re great and isn’t it “glorious” and samba and stfu. (Actually they usually just take it for granted that I’m rooting for them.)

    • Glorious Mundy Jun 17,2014 2:13 pm || Up

      Puuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuurtfecty understandable

  167. MikeV Jun 17,2014 1:44 pm

    Ochoa is completely saving Mexico. Holy crap.

    And I have to say: mikev is one of my favorite people on here -slusser.

    Thanks, and go As.

  168. mikeA Jun 17,2014 1:52 pm

    Really awesome game, best of the tournament so far.

  169. AV Jun 17,2014 1:59 pm

    8A was A-1.

    *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
    • AV Jun 18,2014 8:15 am || Up

      and he’s already immortalized in a corrido.

      *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
  170. AV Jun 17,2014 2:04 pm

    best thing about this result is that i can continue going to my brazilian-owned, mexican-worked pizza place every day and still play the neutral hand.

    *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
  171. Glorious Mundy Jun 17,2014 2:30 pm

    I love how for the nightcap ESPN moves the studio gang to some sort of wooden beach cabana set with a bowl of limes in the middle. Maybe Gilberto Silva will make caipirinhas for everyone.

  172. FreeSeatUpgrade Jun 17,2014 4:02 pm

    I like the latest of the evolving titles of this post. A fresh post tomorrow seems like a good idea, if Capt. AV can make it so.

    "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
    • AV Jun 17,2014 4:06 pm || Up

      that’s what i was thinking.

      *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
  173. FreeSeatUpgrade Jun 17,2014 4:06 pm

    Man, I wouldn’t want to meet any of those Russian players in a dark alley, they look mean.

    "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
  174. Glorious Mundy Jun 17,2014 4:16 pm

    Interesting, every player in the Russian squad plays for a Russian club. I think it’s the only country in this tournament with all 23 playing in the home league.

    • FreeSeatUpgrade Jun 17,2014 4:17 pm || Up

      Putin made them offers they couldn’t refuse.

      "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
      • PDXAthleticsfan Jun 17,2014 4:21 pm || Up

        A soliloquy of fresh-sounding ideas which would probably be disastrous.
        • Glorious Mundy Jun 17,2014 4:28 pm || Up

    • AV Jun 17,2014 4:27 pm || Up

      england has 22, with forster playing all the way in glasgow for celtic.

      italy 20, germany 17, mexico 15.

      ghana, IVC, uruguay, BiH: 1.

      *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
  175. AV Jun 17,2014 4:36 pm

    this russian goalie plays with a lot of hart.

    worst part of watching thsi on the phone is that you can’t control when people call you. and i got a phone call right during the russian goal. did they show the offside graphics for that? seems there might have been a chance of offsides.

    *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.

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