Group G: Does it scare you more...
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I think Portugal is going to get steamrolled again. As much as I'd love to be wrong, the US is going to lose in a tight game but still go out on goal differential.
I think Portugal is going to get steamrolled again. As much as I'd love to be wrong, the US is going to lose in a tight game but still go out on goal differential.
Really, Germany is almost assured of advancing even with a loss. Ghana would have to make up a 5-goal disadvantage and Portugal would have to make up an 8-goal disadvantage for the Germans not to qualify. I think the Germans play cautiously, but do play for the win. Wouldn't be surprised to see them sit a few starters though.
I just don't
see Ghana not beating Portugal by at least two goals. Unfortunately, I don't see us losing to Germany by any less than two goals. We had our chance to wrap it up and blew it.
see Ghana not beating Portugal by at least two goals. Unfortunately, I don't see us losing to Germany by any less than two goals. We had our chance to wrap it up and blew it.
I caught the end of a Verno interview yesterday and that's what the guest was suspecting. Our coach and Germany's are friends. It would be advantageous to both teams to take it easy this game, and avoid injury. Both teams go to the next round rested and they will not face each other.
I don't like wishful thinking conspiracies, but I can see this.
It may be the most boring match in history. But hey... group stage is about 270 minutes of soccer and both of us are at a point where we can coast and advance in the same position as when the last 90 began. It may actually happen that way.
It may be the most boring match in history. But hey... group stage is about 270 minutes of soccer and both of us are at a point where we can coast and advance in the same position as when the last 90 began. It may actually happen that way.
Why? Both teams advance with a draw, the coaches are close friends, they won't meet each other unless they made it all the way. It's going to be a snoozer.
I think they go all out
and here's why: whoever comes in 2nd in the group will then have to play Argentina (who has the best player in the world) Whoever comes in first plays either Algeria or Russia (we would be favored over both).
So we would have to beat Belgium and Argentina back-to-back?!?!? That's a tall order. Belgium has been straight up steam rolling teams. I just hope Germany comes into this thing not as focused as they would normally be. Do we know if Altidore will be back for the game?
1-0 W against Russia and a come from behind 2-1 W against Algeria (70' and 80') is not my definition of "straight up steam rolling teams."
Since Belgium plays South Korea - one of the worst teams - on Thursday, I fully expect them to be rested for the next round.
Belgium has a very high quality and deep roster, but really hasn't put it together in the world cup yet, although they may be a sleeping giant.
I'm not quite
sure I would use the phrase "steam rolling" to describe Beligium's play to this point.
sure I would use the phrase "steam rolling" to describe Beligium's play to this point.
Way too many times ....
USMNT turns the ball over when they are just trying to play keep away. Biggest fear is that we hand the game over to Germany even if they don't want to attack.
USMNT turns the ball over when they are just trying to play keep away. Biggest fear is that we hand the game over to Germany even if they don't want to attack.
Thats my bad I actually was confusing Belgium with the Netherlands. It was the Netherlands that was steamrolling everyone they were playing.
No one in that group....
...scares me. Belgium hasn't played up to their potential and I think the US has a good shot of beating them if given the chance. We are playing well for the most part.
Again it's not Germany I'm worried about I think they'll coast to a 1 goal win. The US is prone to making one stupid mistake a game and that's all they would need even at half speed. It's Ghana beating us on goal differential after they beat Portugal badly.
...scares me. Belgium hasn't played up to their potential and I think the US has a good shot of beating them if given the chance. We are playing well for the most part.
Again it's not Germany I'm worried about I think they'll coast to a 1 goal win. The US is prone to making one stupid mistake a game and that's all they would need even at half speed. It's Ghana beating us on goal differential after they beat Portugal badly.
I think germany risk the most by not trying to score. the only way they possibly dont advance is not putting the ball in the back of the net...surrender one goal (late in a game) and that is jeopardized for their chances to advance. in other words, i agree. rest muller who got jacked up at the end of the ghana match, play to score early and put all doubt to bed. they are near locks due to goal differential.
i can't see Germany laying down completely, but if it's tied in the 2nd half they won't pester us too much while we pass the ball around harmlessly.
Even if they do get a lead, they're not going to be busting their *** to keep it late. We would be playing all out and have a good chance at getting an equalizer if we have to.