Nani may have scored but he's still a prat
Group G: USA vs Portugal @ Manaus - 22.06.14, 11pm (BBC 1/HD)
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Originally Posted by FMKK:
“I was about to comment about how the American long shots have been dire. If the momentum swings now, this game is theirs for the taking.”
“I was about to comment about how the American long shots have been dire. If the momentum swings now, this game is theirs for the taking.”
Portugal isn't letting up though, missed goals or not, and time for US to keep moving to make that happen for them
If it stays draw Portugal would probably be out as they would unlikely to make up the goal difference
Originally Posted by DUNDEEBOY:
“If it stays draw Portugal would probably be out as they would unlikely to make up the goal difference”
“If it stays draw Portugal would probably be out as they would unlikely to make up the goal difference”
Yes, they'd have to thrash Ghana to have any chance of going through - and even if they did they'd still go out if Germany and USA drew.
Originally Posted by DUNDEEBOY:
“If it stays draw Portugal would probably be out as they would unlikely to make up the goal difference”
“If it stays draw Portugal would probably be out as they would unlikely to make up the goal difference”
We can dream.....
Gotta say the "USA" chant is one of the most nauseating sounds in sport. Just sounds incredibly obnoxious.
Originally Posted by DUNDEEBOY:
“If it stays draw Portugal would probably be out as they would unlikely to make up the goal difference”
“If it stays draw Portugal would probably be out as they would unlikely to make up the goal difference”
Yep, Portugal must go all out otherwise they are out!! This is starting to look like the Ghana game. Ghana swarmed forward at 1-1 but the US held out and then hit back.
Originally Posted by FMKK:
“When's the last time Portugal had a properly quality centre forward? (I wouldn't include Ronaldo as an out and out CF btw.)”
“When's the last time Portugal had a properly quality centre forward? (I wouldn't include Ronaldo as an out and out CF btw.)”
Nuno Gomes was alright in his day.
Originally Posted by Serial Lurker:
“Nuno Gomes was alright in his day.”
“Nuno Gomes was alright in his day.”
Was just trying to remember his name
If Portugal lose this then surely Ronaldo shouldn't play the 3rd game?
Honestly I'm not sure he should play regardless of this result.
Honestly I'm not sure he should play regardless of this result.
Refs should be booking people for these crap dives. USA too hemmed in at the back. They need a way out of defence.
Looking at that clear dive from Nani brings to me how reluctant referees have been to book players for diving at this World Cup - in fact, I can't remember a single instance.
Originally Posted by Jason C:
“Yes, they'd have to thrash Ghana to have any chance of going through - and even if they did they'd still go out if Germany and USA drew.”
“Yes, they'd have to thrash Ghana to have any chance of going through - and even if they did they'd still go out if Germany and USA drew.”
Which is exactly what would probably happen Germany a tame draw would win the group and USA progress.
This is a poor portugese side
Originally Posted by FMKK:
“When's the last time Portugal had a properly quality centre forward? (I wouldn't include Ronaldo as an out and out CF btw.)”
“When's the last time Portugal had a properly quality centre forward? (I wouldn't include Ronaldo as an out and out CF btw.)”
Pauleta.
Originally Posted by FMKK:
“When's the last time Portugal had a properly quality centre forward? (I wouldn't include Ronaldo as an out and out CF btw.)”
“When's the last time Portugal had a properly quality centre forward? (I wouldn't include Ronaldo as an out and out CF btw.)”
Eusebio?!!
Originally Posted by DUNDEEBOY:
“If it stays draw Portugal would probably be out as they would unlikely to make up the goal difference”
“If it stays draw Portugal would probably be out as they would unlikely to make up the goal difference”
Read earlier that if this is a draw then a draw for the USA against Germany would send them both through, I wouldn't bet against that happening in that instance.
Originally Posted by Jason C:
“Looking at that clear dive from Nani brings to me how reluctant referees have been to book players for diving at this World Cup - in fact, I can't remember a single instance.”
“Looking at that clear dive from Nani brings to me how reluctant referees have been to book players for diving at this World Cup - in fact, I can't remember a single instance.”
Nor can I.
Yet a 50/50 ball and the yank gets booked!....
Originally Posted by FMKK:
“Gotta say the "USA" chant is one of the most nauseating sounds in sport. Just sounds incredibly obnoxious.”
“Gotta say the "USA" chant is one of the most nauseating sounds in sport. Just sounds incredibly obnoxious.”
I'll look forward to the next Engurland chant because that sounds so much better. (Though I realize I'll have quite a long wait for it).
Never thought Nuno Gomes or Pauleta were particularly prolific. Pauleta had a decent record for Portugal I suppose.
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