PBP: WWC Final USA vs. Japan July 5 - Pre/PBP/Post

Discussion in 'USA Women: News and Analysis' started by ForeverLOST108, Jul 1, 2015.

  1. BlitzSpiele

    BlitzSpiele Member

    Sep 7, 2007
    Yeah, Germany played two of the weakest sisters ever in the Groups and Sasic loaded up like she was playing in the Perinton Rec League.
     
  2. BlitzSpiele

    BlitzSpiele Member

    Sep 7, 2007
    Meaning: he ALSO gets first dibs on the hookers and blow.
     
  3. Blaze20

    Blaze20 Moderator
    Staff Member

    Seattle Reign FC
    Sep 22, 2009
    Club:
    Philadelphia Independence
    If she indeed is retiring I'm gonna miss the old gal.
     
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  4. Sport Billy

    Sport Billy Moderator
    Staff Member

    May 25, 2006
    When do you think it will dawn on these ladies that they are creating hope, pride and confidence in young girls throughout this country?

    That realization has to be just as rewarding as realizing you're the best in the world.
     
  5. BlitzSpiele

    BlitzSpiele Member

    Sep 7, 2007
    I am going to re-name my daughters. The 24-year old will be Carli1 and the 21-year old will be Carli2.
     
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  6. BlitzSpiele

    BlitzSpiele Member

    Sep 7, 2007
    Hope looked pretty average out there yesterday. She was very static and late to just about everything. Maybe she wasn't feeling well, but it may be time to look at Harris.
     
  7. Plxix

    Plxix BigSoccer Yellow Card

    Mar 13, 2006
    Yeah but the lot around here rather bash Julie Johnston.
     
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  8. skybolt

    skybolt Member

    Dec 16, 2011
    Club:
    Barcelona Guayaquil
    How about naming your future grandson Lloyd. ;)
     
  9. kool-aide

    kool-aide Member+

    Feb 1, 2002
    a van by the river
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Harris isn't the only option. I'd like to see multiple options tried.
     
  10. skybolt

    skybolt Member

    Dec 16, 2011
    Club:
    Barcelona Guayaquil
    The only thing I've ever agreed with Newsouth on is that Harris plays short. My first reaction is usually, "wow, what a beautiful save". However, a few minutes later I'm left wondering why did she have to make such a spectacular save off the cross bar if the ball was directly over her head?
     
  11. Gilmoy

    Gilmoy Member+

    Jun 14, 2005
    Pullman, Washington
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    They'll say, "Thanks, Carlos" -- they renamed you :giggle:
     
  12. Plxix

    Plxix BigSoccer Yellow Card

    Mar 13, 2006
    lol yeah we'll just find another Hope Solo
     
  13. steelers07

    steelers07 Member

    Apr 8, 2014
    Club:
    Real Madrid
    That won't happen. We can however, find an adequate replacement.

    (I still think Solo has it in her to be stellar again in four years time).
     
  14. jackdoggy

    jackdoggy Member+

    May 16, 2014
    Big D
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #1 - Lloyd 3'
    #2 - Lloyd 5'

    #3 - Holiday 14'
    #4 - Lloyd 16'

    In watching the replay, what struck me today was the rapid succession of the goals. I don't know if there is a technical term for "live ball action" but as best as I can determine:
    Between #1 & #2 - 22 seconds
    Between #3 & #4 - 30 seconds*
    NUTS

    * - I included the 54 yard "hang-time" :D
     
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  15. Gilmoy

    Gilmoy Member+

    Jun 14, 2005
    Pullman, Washington
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Yes, there was hardly enough time to refill your cup between one emptying and the next :barefoot:

    (Also, I was still typing pbp for the first one of each pair -- and before I could hit Enter --)
     
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  16. kernel_thai

    kernel_thai Member+

    Oct 24, 2012
    Club:
    Seattle Sounders
    U should name them Carli and Princess.
     
  17. kernel_thai

    kernel_thai Member+

    Oct 24, 2012
    Club:
    Seattle Sounders
    They loved Johnston when she was taking chances and they worked. Sauerbrunn also takes a lot of chances. But here's the scenario. If u start Rampone in the final and the same thing happens, everyone is upset u didnt go with Johnston. Here's the point....there are no big mistakes with a four goal lead...just learning experiences.
     
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  18. uncchamps2012

    uncchamps2012 Member

    Jul 9, 2011
    someone said the second tiebreaker should be goals in knockout games. I agree. Least minutes played is a ridiculous tiebreaker.
     
  19. BlueCrimson

    BlueCrimson Member+

    North Carolina Courage
    United States
    Nov 21, 2012
    Cincinnati, Ohio
    Club:
    Sydney FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I can see that point, but I like having the second tiebreaker be fewer minutes overall. With a format that allows third place teams to advance, a top team could end up with a lesser side in their first KO round game and run up the score on them. Case in point, the US playing Chinese Taipei in the QF in 1991 when Akers scored 5 goals. If the proposed tiebreaker had been in effect then, it would favor her for the same reason you're complaining about Sasic.

    So while I don't like Sasic winning it for running up her stats against weak opposition while Lloyd scored in tougher circumstances, it's the most objective way to break a tie after assists because one player achieved a result in less time than the other.

    And besides, Lloyd got the biggest prize of all. I'm sure Sasic would give up all her goals and that silverware to have that medal that Lloyd has.
     
  20. Will90

    Will90 Member

    Sep 20, 2014
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    England
    Suppose so, minutes has its place, but I cant understand the assists as a tie breaker to be honest.
     
  21. Will90

    Will90 Member

    Sep 20, 2014
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    England
    Least minutes has it place Id say, but there should plenty of other tie breakers before it, like maybe knockout goals that has been mentioned.
     
  22. WWC_Movement

    WWC_Movement Red Card

    Dec 10, 2014
    Club:
    --other--
    Nat'l Team:
    Papua New Guinea
    The only thing that was disappointing about this game (and this tournament for that matter) is that Alex Morgan was not in her usual Horse Shack mode. I guess it's been over two years now since we've seen her in that mode.

    Wake up Alex, and find your finishing mode again ..........

     
  23. thegamesthatrate

    Jan 9, 2007
    It's a concern and suggests that if there is an up and coming striker, perhaps she can contest for that spot.
     
  24. htide

    htide Member

    Jul 28, 2007
    I have created a new term to describe the scoring of 3 or more goals within a short period of time...llyodageddon
     
  25. WWC_Movement

    WWC_Movement Red Card

    Dec 10, 2014
    Club:
    --other--
    Nat'l Team:
    Papua New Guinea

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