LOL deep pal is in deep doo-doo now!
Quite honestly, if the game were always played like that I'd cease to be a fan. And I think it's ironic, that someone who's a fan of the country...
NY Times weighs in:...
I agree. The contrast with yesterday's Brazil-Colombia game is striking. (And that game featured equally skilled players; they just were hacked to...
What a joy to watch a game that isn't a hack-fest. Guys actually allowed to receive a ball without being taken out. The contrast with yesterday's...
This, exactly. And although the ref was lenient for both teams, the effect was in favor of Brazil because that's how they play--attack with...
I confess my ignorance: can someone explain why that was offside? Wasn't the Brazilian the first to touch the ball?
That bear hug on the last Nigeria corner kick now sets the bar . . . I guess anything goes.
On the goal . . . anyone else think it might have been offside?
I think this is very well said. To me, the solution is simple: instruct the refs to call offside only when they can see space between the...
I agree with superdave, this is one of the great stories of this world cup. I watch a lot of soccer and I can't remember seeing so many calls...
Dude it's LioMessi, how embarrassing is that!
Sorry, just don't buy it. It hasn't been for lack of opportunities that there have been few headers, it's because the players can't put the ball...
I'm sorry, but this is just stupid. I don't care how many passes were completed, it's the ones that weren't and WHY they weren't that's the issue....
It seems obvious to me it's the damn ball, but what do I know . . .
This strikes me as completely head-in-the-sand. I mean anyone who watches a lot of soccer can't help but notice that great players are having a...
LOL, I know what you're saying . . . though it happens so infrequently (going positive) you really have to look for it. I can't for the life of...
Another good comparison to Donovan would be Arjen Robben of Holland. Similar build, speed, and premature hair loss but one player has learned how...
CR defense looks awful--way too much space. Still can't believe Sequira is playing. Gomez is wasted playing against Germany's trap. I say...
I watched the tape very slowly and concluded he was about 6" offside. If you go by the FIFA guidelines (as I understand them) that's a textbook...
I know refereeing is a difficult job, and advantage is a difficult choice, but wasn't that one relatively easy? The ball immediately popped clear...
Wow, he had two important decisions to make and he got them BOTH horribly wrong. I'm with Lensois--the game's been damaged regardless of the outcome.
I haven't seen the game yet myself (it's on tape, long story) but I'll throw this out: the major Costa rican paper, which is usually pretty good...
Re: SAPRISSA's thread 2-2 final, 3-2 to Liga on aggregate. IMO they deserved to win, though Saprissa played with heart and energy in the second...
Re: SAPRISSA's thread Halftime: 1-0 Liga, 2-0 on aggregate. I haven't seen Saprissa play much this year, but I can't imagine they've played...