World Cup 2014

[Teo9969]

WOO HOO!!!!!!!

Got 1 of 4 in already (Chile), and I think 2 others are pretty well shoe-ins (Argentina and Germany)

Only question is can my own country defy the odds and sneak into the Round of 16? If I go 4 for 4, I'll be just ecstatic.

[Pete]

Wowee about Spain... They weren't even close in the two matches they played and deserve to be sent home (after a meaningless match with the Socceroos).

Still feeling good about the U.S. A draw or better against Portugal would almost certainly mean advancement.

This has already been an incredibly fun World Cup.

[boitoirich]

Wowee about Spain... They weren't even close in the two matches they played and deserve to be sent home (after a meaningless match with the Socceroos).

Still feeling good about the U.S. A draw or better against Portugal would almost certainly mean advancement.

This has already been an incredibly fun World Cup.

FiveThirtyEight has the scenarios for the United States to advance to the knockout round. There are many permutations, but there is near certainty the US would advance with either a tie against Portugal, or a win over either Portugal/Germany. A loss to Portugal and a tie with Germany would be dicey. So this next game is the key -- have to pick up points, lest we find ourselves needing 3 against Die Mannschaft.

[bradh]

What are everyone's plans for watching Sunday?

[NegativeCreep]

FiveThirtyEight has the scenarios for the United States to advance to the knockout round. There are many permutations, but there is near certainty the US would advance with either a tie against Portugal, or a win over either Portugal/Germany. A loss to Portugal and a tie with Germany would be dicey. So this next game is the key -- have to pick up points, lest we find ourselves needing 3 against Die Mannschaft.

I think with a tie against Portugal and a close lose to Germany, we are into the next round. If Portugal beats Ghana, and ties us, that gives both teams four points. If we can keep the goal differential down against Germany, the second place spot is ours.

And IF we do make the next round, we play the #1 team from group H, which will probably be Belgium or Russia, and I like how we match up against either of those teams.

And with Ronaldo nursing an injury and Pepe out because of a red card, we have a decent chance of making it a good game against Portugal.

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[Pete]

^

There was a lot of chatter today about Ronaldo being completely out for Sunday's match.

But even if he plays, he's clearly not totally fit.

[bradh]

I believe Portugal is missing another defender (Coentrao) but I'm not certain.

[Teo9969]

Win against Portugal is a guaranteed spot

Tie against Portugal then the Portuguese need to gain 5 goals in differential on the final day just to tie and go to the 3rd tiebreaker which is total goals scored.

Lose against Portugal, Germany is a must win and assuming everyone beats Ghana, then the same as above.



If we manage to advance into the next round and if we beat the winner of group H then we likely would have to play Argentina…

[bradh]

We will need to score quick again against Portugal, that is a mentally fragile team if I've ever seen one.

[dankrutka]

What are everyone's plans for watching Sunday?

Skinny Slim's watch party is happening again.

[NegativeCreep]

Win against Portugal is a guaranteed spot

Tie against Portugal then the Portuguese need to gain 5 goals in differential on the final day just to tie and go to the 3rd tiebreaker which is total goals scored.

Lose against Portugal, Germany is a must win and assuming everyone beats Ghana, then the same as above.



If we manage to advance into the next round and if we beat the winner of group H then we likely would have to play Argentina…

Yea, we would definitely face Argentina in the semis, if we made it that far, which would pretty much be where our Cinderella story would end. It would take divine intervention for us to take them down.

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[bradh]

Skinny Slim's watch party is happening again.

Yeah, not sure I can make it to Bishop McGuiness quick enough post game to make it to the Energy game, so Speakeasy for us

[Urbanized]

LOL soccer

[WestbrookStyle]

That US/Portugal matchup is going to be tense. I don't think anything will surprise me, whether its us getting blown out or vice versa. We just showed little to no attack without Altidore against Ghana. They essentially played keepaway against us and gave us very few opportunities, thank God we took advantage of the ones we got. On the other hand, Portugal looks underwhelming so far. Not to mention how many guys they'll have out or injured against us as well. Lets hope Dempsey's broken nose doesn't affect his breathing and we should have a solid chance. Maybe this Brooks kid will continue to come through in the clutch. Who knows, its all a crapshoot in the World Cup.

[Lord Helmet]

People that don't like soccer but drop into soccer threads to make fun of the sport...we get it...you don't like soccer. Now if you'd kindly keep that to yourself so those of us that do love the sport can discuss it minus your trolling.

Now back on topic...looks like England are out...


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[Urbanized]

I played soccer at the youth level for a number of years and played indoor as an adult for a number of years to boot. Also was a regular attendee of Wichita Wings (MISL) games growing up in the 70s and 80s and actually went to a couple of NASL games when I was a kid. I was also at the USA watch party at Skinny Slim's the other night, and will probably go back for more. It was a great time. I reserve the right to say...

LOL soccer

[Teo9969]

People that don't like soccer but drop into soccer threads to make fun of the sport...we get it...you don't like soccer. Now if you'd kindly keep that to yourself so those of us that do love the sport can discuss it minus your trolling.

Now back on topic...looks like England are out...


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Spoken like a true Brit

[BrettM2]

This may be elementary but why do they use the plural when referring to the teams? "England are..." I was wondering as I watched yesterday's games.

[bradh]

I know everyone is gaga over RVP's goal vs. Spain, but that Cahill goal yesterday was bonkers. The read on that long pass in to be able to put yourself in position to even get a half decent hit on the ball, and then do what he did? Wow!

[Andrew4OU]

Skinny Slim's watch party is happening again.

Any word on a remedy for the two TVs they had that could be found in a living room? It was quite the atmosphere, but not sure if I'd want to catch it on those TVs again.

[elitespy]

Any word on a remedy for the two TVs they had that could be found in a living room? It was quite the atmosphere, but not sure if I'd want to catch it on those TVs again.

I can neither confirm or deny that they are trying to get that truck with the screen on it that drives around bricktown with the Micheal Murphy ads on it.

[Urbanized]

I can confirm it. I was attending the watch party with the guy who made the phone call. But at that point they didn't know if it was possible. We'll see.

[John Knight]

*An update from the American Outlaws Facebok page*

DETAILS FOR PORTUGAL WATCH PARTY:
- There will be porta potties!
- The watch party itself will be up and running by 1p, or right before the 2p game. We encourage ALL folks to come out early and avoid those pesky lines!
- Speaking of lines, there will now be TWO lines at the entrance, one for cash and one for cards. We will also have a card machine outside so tabs can be run out there, rather than having to go into Skinnys. We hope this will speed up the process.
- We will also have more folks checking ID's in the lines, so please have them ready! Also, please have your cash/card/ticket allotment order ready when you get to the front of the line.
- Skinnys will be customizing the beer trucks a bit in order to get through orders faster. There should be a line strictly for Hamm's and more beer in general so we shouldn't have any shortages.
- There will be TWO more TVs added to the mix, so we will have 4 total 70 inch TVs out there. We will also be moving the truck back under the bridge just a bit to reduce the glare. There are plans in the mix for viewing the Germany game and/or (knock on wood) any knockout matches. So buy lots of beer!
Again, please get in early so we can reduce the line length pre-match. Also, MENT Apparel and AO OKC tents will be set up, so buy some sexy merchandise!

I will pin this post to the top and add any details as needed. PLEASE SHARE WITH YOUR FRIENDS!
We look forward to seeing you Sunday!

[boitoirich]

This may be elementary but why do they use the plural when referring to the teams? "England are..." I was wondering as I watched yesterday's games.

Collective nouns referring to a group (USMNT, England, Dallas [as in Cowboys, or Mavericks] etc) are treated differently depending on which dialect of English you speak. American English treats collective nouns as singular ("Dallas is still alive") unless modified by a pluralized attribute ("The Dallas Cowboys are still alive.")

British English treats both as plural without exception ("England are out, but the Yankees are not.")

[BrettM2]

Collective nouns referring to a group (USMNT, England, Dallas [as in Cowboys, or Mavericks] etc) are treated differently depending on which dialect of English you speak. American English treats collective nouns as singular ("Dallas is still alive") unless modified by a pluralized attribute ("The Dallas Cowboys are still alive.")

British English treats both as plural without exception ("England are out, but the Yankees are not.")

Thanks!