FIFA World Cup 2022 thread

[TwoMisfits]

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Well, we dominated the half...and are down 2-0.
We had 2 great shots...and didn't score.
The Dutch had 2 great shots...and scored on both.
And that's the difference between US and European soccer.
Ah well, I'll watch the 2nd half, but this game is over (and if it ends up not being over, the Dutch coach will get fired). As I told my kid, 2-0 in knockout soccer at the half is like a 35-0 real football score. Not saying it's impossible to still win the game, but it's kinda impossible, especially against a superior team.

 

[Karin1984]

Well, we dominated the half...and are down 2-0.
We had 2 great shots...and didn't score.
The Dutch had 2 great shots...and scored on both.
And that's the difference between US and European soccer.
Ah well, I'll watch the 2nd half, but this game is over (and if it ends up not being over, the Dutch coach will get fired). As I told my kid, 2-0 in knockout soccer at the half is like a 35-0 real football score. Not saying it's impossible to still win the game, but it's kinda impossible, especially against a superior team.

Fire Louis?

 

[sam_gordon]

A little personal connection... DS actually played against one of the Dutch subs... Xavi Simmons. Even have a picture to prove it...

Xavi In FCB kit (Blue & Red). We got stomped by them in the 2017 MIC.

 

[RedAngie]

Jajko kon hanya!!

 

[TwoMisfits]

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Well, we made it fun in the 2nd half...but yeah, we weren't gonna win after giving up that 45th minute goal.

Ah well - maybe 4 years from now, we'll have a better run in us...

 

[sam_gordon]

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Well, we dominated the half...and are down 2-0.
We had 2 great shots...and didn't score.
The Dutch had 2 great shots...and scored on both.
And that's the difference between US and European soccer.
Ah well, I'll watch the 2nd half, but this game is over (and if it ends up not being over, the Dutch coach will get fired). As I told my kid, 2-0 in knockout soccer at the half is like a 35-0 real football score. Not saying it's impossible to still win the game, but it's kinda impossible, especially against a superior team.

I do credit the US for getting back into the game for ~10(?) minutes. We (US) just didn't get any breaks. We made some good plays, had a couple let downs and the Dutch capitalized. On the other side, the Dutch didn't have many mistakes, and we didn't capitalize on the chances we had. BUT, we were ranked #16 and the Dutch #8 in the world, so the result shouldn't be that unexpected.

 

[Cannot_Wait_4Disney]

I
I believe
I believe that
I believe that we
I believe that w

e will....

 

[galaxygirl76]

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Well, we dominated the half...and are down 2-0.
We had 2 great shots...and didn't score.
The Dutch had 2 great shots...and scored on both.
And that's the difference between US and European soccer.
Ah well, I'll watch the 2nd half, but this game is over (and if it ends up not being over, the Dutch coach will get fired). As I told my kid, 2-0 in knockout soccer at the half is like a 35-0 real football score. Not saying it's impossible to still win the game, but it's kinda impossible, especially against a superior team.

Can't fire a coach that's retiring after the tournament.

 

[sam_gordon]

I
I believe
I believe that
I believe that we
I believe that w

e will....

You seem to take joy in the US being eliminated. Why is that? Soccer fans too much for you?

I'll admit I'm disappointed, but I'm not crying in my drink. As I posted earlier, we weren't expected to win this match, so it's not like this was an upset.

 

[SirDuff]

A little personal connection... DS actually played against one of the Dutch subs... Xavi Simmons. Even have a picture to prove it...
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Xavi In FCB kit. We got stomped by them in the 2017 MIC.

Very cool - though I’m not sure “in FCB kit” helps non-soccer fans know which one is Xavi

 

[sam_gordon]

Very cool - though I’m not sure “in FCB kit” helps non-soccer fans know which one is Xavi

Good point. I edited to add colors.

 

[PollyannaMom]

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Just finished watching. (I had to be somewhere this morning, so DVR'd and avoided the radio.) It's too bad we didn't pull it off, but they were the higher ranked team, and at least it wasn't a shut out.

We had a fun run while it lasted, and I definitely think it got more people to pay attention to the sport. I hope that momentum continues. ️ ️

 

[Buzz Rules]

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Just finished watching. (I had to be somewhere this morning, so DVR'd and avoided the radio.) It's too bad we didn't pull it off, but they were the higher ranked team, and at least it wasn't a shut out.

We had a fun run while it lasted, and I definitely think it got more people to pay attention to the sport. I hope that momentum continues. ️ ️

USMNT plays two friendlies next month. We’ll see how many tune in or how promoted the matches are. I wish sports stations would pay attention next month but I know it’s a long shot. I wonder how many on this thread will still tune in but I assume not many. I’m proud of the team and I know 2026 will be even better here in North America. I’m really sad today but I hope my enthusiasm in the thread brought people some joy. Good luck to the rest of the teams in the tournament. We still have the 2023 Gold Cup and Nations League to look forward to next summer in the USA and the FIFA Woman’s World Cup in Australia/New Zealand. More soccer and threads on the way in 2023.

 

[Buzz Rules]

Does GGG get fired tonight, resigns, or contract extension?

 

[Cannot_Wait_4Disney]

You seem to take joy in the US being eliminated. Why is that? Soccer fans too much for you?

I'll admit I'm disappointed, but I'm not crying in my drink. As I posted earlier, we weren't expected to win this match, so it's not like this was an upset.

You're so cute when you lash out.

As for being too much, yeah, too much sensitivity that is. Especially when their team loses. Just a game. Take a hit of copium and move on to the next one.

 

[Buzz Rules]

 

[Buzz Rules]

You're so cute when you lash out.

As for being too much, yeah, too much sensitivity that is. Especially when their team loses. Just a game. Take a hit of copium and move on to the next one.

Sports are emotional. It’s okay to cry. We are all human beings after all.

 

[Buzz Rules]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1599100822234664960

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[Buzz Rules]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1599096870428504064

https://twitter.com/x/status/1599098715318325248

 

[declansdad]

Sports are emotional. It’s okay to cry. We are all human beings after all.

Unless you are actually part of the team, I've never understood why a fan would get that emotional.