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Old 30-06-2014, 21:09
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Only if Makepeace turns up!!!
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Old 30-06-2014, 21:10
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Mildly depressed that my brain conjured up that reference.
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Old 01-07-2014, 02:06
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Belgium are giving the commentators every opportunity to label them as the cliche 'talented individuals' not a team. For me they have a potential star of the tournament in Hazard if he steps up, and Mertens looks dangerous.....however I'm just not convinced so far.
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Old 01-07-2014, 09:30
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Both Kompany and Vermaelen are doubtful, along with the banned Defour.
Ouch.

Altidore is to be back for 'team USA'.
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Old 01-07-2014, 09:53
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But he ignored it and created another thread anyway.
I am sticking with this thread...

OP - I think you need to post a link in Peters officially unofficial thread to this thread.

Edit - see you have already done that OP
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Old 01-07-2014, 09:58
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What about Dempsey?
He realises that they cant win. Wise man
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Old 01-07-2014, 11:15
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Well I for one can't wait for this game to be discussed in this OFFICIAL THREAD
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Old 01-07-2014, 11:22
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I'm full on Uncle Sam for this one. I'm not sure if it's Belgium being an anti-climax so far or Lukaku rewarding my golden boot money by not touching the ball since May, but foam fingers and shots in the upper 90 right in the cookie shelf it is.
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Old 01-07-2014, 11:48
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Go USA! (that's a new one on me in any context).
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Old 01-07-2014, 12:38
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Both Kompany and Vermaelen are doubtful, along with the banned Defour.
Ouch.

Altidore is to be back for 'team USA'.
Is that Jose Altidore or am I thinking of someone else?
I've backed Belgium to be the best European team at the tourney but they have not been convincing up to now.
Eden at al need to buck up
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Old 01-07-2014, 12:39
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Good that Altidore is back if it's been confirmed, it looked as if his World Cup could be over after that injury.
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Old 01-07-2014, 12:41
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Apparently the USA uses the term "flopping" instead of diving - for that reason alone, they need to win
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Old 01-07-2014, 14:37
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I can't believe the Klinsmann left Donovan behind. He's always great for the US and him and Dempsey together would make real trouble for the strongest sides.
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Old 01-07-2014, 14:52
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God bless America. U-S-A! U-S-A! Wooooooooooooooo!!!!!1111!!

They've shown a lot of desire and commitment in their play. They've endeared themselves to me because that and I'll be hoping they win as a result. Belgium, well, they've just stuttered through so far and not left much of an impression. Mertens has looked lively as an individual.
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Old 01-07-2014, 15:01
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I've got a feeling the USA might pull this one off, not been impressed with the Belgians, too slow in their build up and no guile.
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Old 01-07-2014, 15:03
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I do like these American Englishmen, and having Herr Klinnsman in charge is perfect.

There's Clint Rooney, and Altimeter and of course all the others whose names escape me right now.

USA! USA! Go play soccer-ball! OK!
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Old 01-07-2014, 19:26
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Remember folks this isn't the biggest game in US' football history.

That was back in 1930 when they reached the World Cup Semi Finals.

In the modern age, it was in 2002. When they reached the World Cup Quarter Finals and had to beat Germany to get to the Semis.
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Old 01-07-2014, 20:03
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2010 World Cup R16, of the 8 matches 7 were won by the group winners and the only exception was in the US game which was won by the group runner up.

Could history (sort of) repeat itself after the first 7 group winners have won this time around.
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Old 01-07-2014, 20:26
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Looking forward to this game!
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Old 01-07-2014, 20:43
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Lukaku rapping
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Old 01-07-2014, 20:45
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Hazard has 48 caps already?! Wow.
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Old 01-07-2014, 20:45
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Looking forward to see Origi get a start.
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Old 01-07-2014, 20:49
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This is probably the kiss of death for them but I really fancy the Americans to get through tonight. Belgium have not impressed me in the slightest.
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Old 01-07-2014, 20:49
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I want the USA's bubble to be burst tonight.
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Old 01-07-2014, 20:49
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Can we please get the option of the American commentary! It sounds amazing.
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