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porkchopexpress said:
I just don't think he brings anything informative with his analysis. He is a name and face that the American public recognizes (to a degree), which I get is important in trying to build soccer in the US, but he severely lacks the soccer IQ to properly break down the game.

On a similar note, is this Keller's first commentating gig? As the color commentator he seems to not know when he is supposed to chime in yet. I forget which game I was watching, but there were so many lulls when normally the color guy would come in. I've never seen him as a in game commentator, so I just figured this was him learning on the job. It could have just been a bad game for him though.
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I think you under value Lalas when it comes to his general appeal/knowledge and subsequently how his point of view is respected by the ignorant yet growing soccer fan base in America. At this point he's very valuable to the future of soccer in America. I'm not trying to be a dick, but the soccer "snobbery" should cease. America is about to burst with soccer love. Support it at every cost. It could seriously pay off. Especially with all the concussion issues the NFL is facing. The tide is turning. Turn with it.
 
I want Soccer in the US to succeed a whole ton believe me, but Lalas does annoy me too unfortunately :p
 
and sorry for the post and run, but I got both games recording today so I will be on radio silence today at work :)
 
The Greeks looked lost today.
 
The Professional Fan said:
I think you under value Lalas when it comes to his general appeal/knowledge and subsequently how his point of view is respected by the ignorant yet growing soccer fan base in America. At this point he's very valuable to the future of soccer in America. I'm not trying to be a dick, but the soccer "snobbery" should cease. America is about to burst with soccer love. Support it at every cost. It could seriously pay off. Especially with all the concussion issues the NFL is facing. The tide is turning. Turn with it.
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Soccer concussions are a big problem actually.
 
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Wow, Denmark making a comeback. The last 5-10 minutes of this game are going to be hectic.
 
Hell of a turning strike. Surprised he had time to get two swings on it.
 
speeds said:
Hell of a turning strike. Surprised he had time to get two swings on it.
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Yeah. I'd like to see the defender do a little more, but you can't really fault him. I really thought that last play with about 1:00 to go by Denmark was going to result in a goal. That lay off pass was great, but the shot was crap.
 
Denmark-Portugal by far the best match of the tournament so far.

How about Ronaldo not once, but TWICE, losing a 1 v. 0 run at the keeper? That second effort, where he missed the right post by 10 feet, was embarrassing. I thought for sure that Bendker's goal would be the final score, and that Ronaldo would have insane pressure on him against the Dutch.

Germany looking very good, aren't they?
 
Times have changed when a guy named Gomez is the German striker.
 
I don't pretend to know much, but Germany is torching the Orange Team. ;)

Honestly, I would've thought that the German side would've just hung back on D after the first goal, but they have one more (and should be up 3-0). NED can't stop the forwards from getting behind them.
 
The Dutch need a massive upgrade at LB. Or Willens needs to get a lot better in the next few days. Otherwise Ronaldo is going to tear him apart. That game is going to be good though. If Holland wins 2 or 3 nil they could get through, which would be crazy given then lost their first 2 games.
 
I dont like being in the Group of Death anymore :(
 
Haha, I was thinking the same thing as Mcmanaman. It'd be funny if Germany played for a tie, just to make sure Holland didn't go through.
 
Ole to Croatia! My 3 teams (Portugal, France, and Croatia) are doing pretty good. Each have a legit shot at advancing.
 
El fucking Niño! I've always like him, so hopefully this is the start of his resurrection!
 
Spain showed their class today. It was lucky to be 1-0 at the half. Having an in form Torres is huge for them, he could be the difference in a final. With Cesc in there you have too much of the same thing, with Iniesta, Silva, Cesc and even Xavi. Lots of passing and possession, but not always the final product. Its the same issue that Barcelona has and against a a disciplined defense (see the Italy game for Spain or Chelsea vs Barca), they can have trouble with getting through that final line of defense.

Spain-Croatia is going to be a good one. Croatia will be fighting for their spot in the next round and I don't see Spain changing any tactics, so it could be wide open.
 
MASSIVE props to Ireland supporters.
 
porkchopexpress said:
Spain showed their class today. It was lucky to be 1-0 at the half. Having an in form Torres is huge for them, he could be the difference in a final. With Cesc in there you have too much of the same thing, with Iniesta, Silva, Cesc and even Xavi. Lots of passing and possession, but not always the final product. Its the same issue that Barcelona has and against a a disciplined defense (see the Italy game for Spain or Chelsea vs Barca), they can have trouble with getting through that final line of defense.

Spain-Croatia is going to be a good one. Croatia will be fighting for their spot in the next round and I don't see Spain changing any tactics, so it could be wide open.
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I read all of your posts with Ian Darke's voice in my head.
 
It is DUMPING at the game. I wonder if they would have stopped it without the lighting.
 
Spain proves that unlike the NBA, you don't need a superstar scorer to be the best team in the world.
 
PapaG said:
Spain proves that unlike the NBA, you don't need a superstar scorer to be the best team in the world.
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But it does help to have 4 of the top attacking midfielders in the world playing at the same time. I found it funny that although Torres was so bad all year and didn't play all that much at the Euros, he ended up winning the golden boot.

I wanted Spain to win, but i was hoping Italy would to cut it to 2-1 just to make it more interesting for the TV crowd. Once they went to 10 men they never really had a shot. I'm just glad it didn't end up 0-0 and finish in penalties. I don't mind PKs, but I know Americans in general hate them so finishing the tournament that way wouldn't sit well here.

The scary thing (to the rest of the national teams) is that Xavi (32) and Xabi Alonso (30) are the only field players over 30. Xavi may not be elite at world cup, but they'll just move Iniesta back to his preferred center mid role and replace him on the wing with Pedro or some other young (but proven) player. Or, rearrange the set up to use Villa/Torres/Llorente up top. Here's to Brazil 2014!
 
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