tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25555967.post115009720488514064..comments2024-02-09T08:07:26.090-08:00Comments on Dodgy At Best: Day 4 Random Thoughts / Open ThreadKanuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02959256951835399304noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25555967.post-1150241690541775172006-06-13T16:34:00.000-07:002006-06-13T16:34:00.000-07:00On the other hand if the US does pick up 3 points ...On the other hand if the US does pick up 3 points against Italy, then they are right back in it. For my money this is the toughest group. I can see the Czech's picking up 9 points and I think they are a legitimate contender to win the whole thing. I thought they were the most impressive team at Euro 2004.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25555967.post-1150219150848685932006-06-13T10:19:00.000-07:002006-06-13T10:19:00.000-07:00Kanu: I agree that Ghana is good, but I don't see ...Kanu: I agree that Ghana is good, but I don't see them getting past the Czechs if they only play half a game. Essien is a ninja and better than anyone on our team. I was just saying that unless Italy or Czech implodes, they both showed enough in their games to make me think they'll both have at least 6 points when it's all said and done and who knows what'll happen when they meet? That was the basis of my "playing for pride" comment about the USA and Ghana.<BR/><BR/>And you're right. Balboa is shit. He just mails in every "performance" in the booth. I think he's in it for the free hair care products.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25555967.post-1150192621422169642006-06-13T02:57:00.000-07:002006-06-13T02:57:00.000-07:00It was the midnight hour in Sydney when the goals ...It was the midnight hour in Sydney when the goals were scored. Heard that someone went to bed at 80 mins - and missed the scoring.<BR/><BR/>A much more sensible time in Perth where I am (closing on 11am).robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02552786447789059729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25555967.post-1150188953926921102006-06-13T01:55:00.000-07:002006-06-13T01:55:00.000-07:00No, South Korea-Togo is on in 4 (+.1) hours...You'...No, South Korea-Togo is on in 4 (+.1) hours...<BR/><BR/>You've got to wait another 6 to see Joga Bonito.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25555967.post-1150188035658932292006-06-13T01:40:00.000-07:002006-06-13T01:40:00.000-07:00Well done, me ol' china. I wish you had told me t...Well done, me ol' china. <BR/><BR/>I wish you had told me that 2 hours ago, you would have saved me 20 minutes (turns and looks at billboard on wall: "If Solon's words lived here, you'd not only be home right now but you would already be asleep, too!").<BR/><BR/>Those sounds like the words of a man who has gotten more than 20 hours sleep in the last four nights and is up at 1.30 a.m. trying in vain to get caught up becasue this tournament is s relentless bitch that does not let up for another 15 days, at which time we will be granted a 48 hour rest, which is already badly needed but still 2 weeks away.<BR/><BR/>Is Brasil-Coatia really on in 4.5 hours?Kanuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02959256951835399304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25555967.post-1150185541735852122006-06-13T00:59:00.000-07:002006-06-13T00:59:00.000-07:00Kanu, I would take issue with one bit from your an...Kanu, I would take issue with one bit from your analysis, i.e., the idea that all the naysayers would claim that we need all three points against Italy. This is mainly because there's little doubt that we need all three points against Italy.<BR/><BR/>Consider--a draw against Italy will leave the US with 1 pt and Italy with 4, and Italy with a massive +5 edge in GD. Outside of a Ghana win against the Czechs, there is absolutely no way that the US will make this up against Italy--first off, the Italians will need to lose, probably by more than a goal, and the Americans will absolutely need to thrash the Ghanans--both results are unlikely, but the latter is downright impossible. <BR/><BR/>Bottom line--if the Czechs don't lose their last two matches, the US is going to need to beat Italy in their next match, or else start focusing on 2010.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25555967.post-1150176445197895452006-06-12T22:27:00.000-07:002006-06-12T22:27:00.000-07:00A7-Funny, I think Essien is a warrior and I really...A7-<BR/><BR/>Funny, I think Essien is a warrior and I really like him, which now makes, gulp, TWO Chel$ea now that they have stolen Nigerian wunderkind ObiMikel from ManUtd. I can't wait to see that dude play when the EPL starts back up and see if he lives up to the hype. Oh, that's right - he'll never see the field (Essien, Ballack, Lampard, Cole, Robben, Duff, Gudjonsen, Wright-Phillips, Crespo, Drogba, Sheva, and whatever 4 players make the WC all-tournament team that they don't already own). They are just stockpiling this kid so that none of their competitors can have him, just like the Tevez to Corinthians scam.<BR/><BR/>And don't thnk that I won't feel like shit if Italy don't make it out of the group for waht I said at the bar during the draw - what a bastard I was. Not cool to even joke around about fucking up your mojo. You know Italy is far from my favorite, but if they go through then at least I'll have that burden off my mind.Kanuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02959256951835399304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25555967.post-1150176011122493202006-06-12T22:20:00.000-07:002006-06-12T22:20:00.000-07:00Nico - Don't sleep on Ghana, man. I think they wi...Nico - Don't sleep on Ghana, man. I think they will beat the US, and they are capable of a result against the Czechs and even beating them (they played well today but are not Brasil II like everyone is going on today. Their 3 goals were all wonderful, but this match was more about the US looking like a USYSA U-14 boys team rather than CZE being Brasil II). I'm not saying the czechs suck - they are really good. I'm saying that Ghana is really good too - they just need to practice passing back to the keeper, and start converting one of the many chances they create here and there. I still believe wholeheartedly that they can go through. US can start looking at flights home.Kanuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02959256951835399304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25555967.post-1150175595567165712006-06-12T22:13:00.000-07:002006-06-12T22:13:00.000-07:00A10-Good stuff, but make sure by tomorrow morning ...A10-<BR/><BR/>Good stuff, but make sure by tomorrow morning you switch over to A7. It's the summer of <I>Adriano Brasiliano</I>: hopefully it will be better than the spring of <I>Adriano Milano</I>.Kanuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02959256951835399304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25555967.post-1150171983090310222006-06-12T21:13:00.000-07:002006-06-12T21:13:00.000-07:00Kanu you were there for the World Cup Draw. I cha...Kanu you were there for the World Cup Draw. I chanted "No Czech No Czech" and you aptly replied "Oh it's gonna be the Czech's". Low and behold the team that no one should sleep on got the nod and became what is considered one of two possible groups of death. Argentina's being the other. Piss poor play by the US. The Czech Rep. is a team with the experience and talent that people were a bit shocked at their reply to the US's squeak of a mouse presence on soccer's greatest stage. Many critics and commentators have called the US the sleeping giants but they actually have to be heads above someone to fill that part. I really enjoyed Donovan calling out his teammates when he also should have taken a good long look in the mirror. Nothing is for sure in the World Cup but the US have a mountain to climb to even grab a point in this group. Even though Ghana lost 2-0 to the Azzurri they played a freshmen yet inspired match that is reminiscent of the recent African teams that don't have any quit in them. (Essien is still a dirty rotten player and their goalie needs to stay in the frickin box). The US need to use a microscope and locate their sacks if they want to stay in this unpredictable group and start playing like a team. <BR/><BR/>P.S. Luca Toni is a beast. Go AzzurriAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25555967.post-1150145791409405692006-06-12T13:56:00.000-07:002006-06-12T13:56:00.000-07:00Little did you know your jury duty was more exciti...Little did you know your jury duty was more exciting than the US match.<BR/><BR/>What a miserable outing. Ugh.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25555967.post-1150142085080033072006-06-12T12:54:00.000-07:002006-06-12T12:54:00.000-07:00After watch the first half of Italy v. Ghana, it i...After watch the first half of Italy v. Ghana, it is clear that USA v. Ghana will be playing for pride for both teams because the Europeans in this group are going through to the round of 16.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25555967.post-1150138816165472222006-06-12T12:00:00.000-07:002006-06-12T12:00:00.000-07:00What a disaster. Terrible on offense and inept on...What a disaster. Terrible on offense and inept on defense. The Czech players must have been bored, because it never looked like they even got into second gear. The only player who acquitted (pun intended for Kanu) himself was Eddie Johnson. To many backwards passes.<BR/><BR/>On the other hand, Kanu will be glad Rosicky is going to be playing for Arsenal. His first goal was a screamer.Lux Intellectushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08653354182766601485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25555967.post-1150135278072970322006-06-12T11:01:00.000-07:002006-06-12T11:01:00.000-07:00Ole ole ole ole... three-nil, three-nil.I think I'...Ole ole ole ole... three-nil, three-nil.<BR/><BR/>I think I'm enjoying this more than I should be morally capable of.<BR/><BR/>Blame it on the world wide leader at Brent Musberger: <BR/><BR/>"You are looking LIVE, at the US training! Can they win the World Cup this year?"<BR/><BR/>Wynalda: "Yeah sure, they just have to play like the Dutch did, because, ya know, we are the same as the Dutch in terms of talent."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25555967.post-1150124530848966112006-06-12T08:02:00.000-07:002006-06-12T08:02:00.000-07:00Just as long as he doesn't go for someone's knees,...Just as long as he doesn't go for someone's knees, like Swayze did in Roadhouse.<BR/><BR/>What a fantastic ending to the Australia/Japan game. 3 goals in the last 5 minutes. Thoroughly entertaining. <BR/><BR/>And now, the nerves... GO U.S!<BR/><BR/>BaconboyLux Intellectushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08653354182766601485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25555967.post-1150123411533052312006-06-12T07:43:00.000-07:002006-06-12T07:43:00.000-07:00Michael - that is STRONG. No longer will I see Sp...Michael - that is STRONG. <BR/><BR/>No longer will I see Spicoli every time I see Nedved ina game; it'll be 50/50 Spicoli and Patrick Swayze. The greatest would be if he sang "She's Like The Wind" at halftime to entertain the crowd. Stop laughing - it's Germany, where Hasselhoff reigns supreme.Kanuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02959256951835399304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25555967.post-1150122185548465462006-06-12T07:23:00.000-07:002006-06-12T07:23:00.000-07:00http://www.myheritage.com/FP/Company/faceRecogniti...http://www.myheritage.com/FP/Company/faceRecognitionFlash.php?s=1&u=g0&lang=EN&temp=cb77d844ef0pij07&server=Server7&database=1&startYear=1800&endYear=2005<BR/><BR/>I don't think I need to add anything more than that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25555967.post-1150121013383511632006-06-12T07:03:00.000-07:002006-06-12T07:03:00.000-07:00No, no, no. Nedved = Patrick Swayze from Point Br...No, no, no. Nedved = Patrick Swayze from Point Break. And while we're on the subject of heartthrob look-alikes, Rafa Marquez = Antonio Banderas from Desperado.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08365733949431139562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25555967.post-1150120135573192852006-06-12T06:48:00.000-07:002006-06-12T06:48:00.000-07:00So far, the ineptness belongs to the referee who m...So far, the ineptness belongs to the referee who missed a clear foul for the Japanese goal.Lux Intellectushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08653354182766601485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25555967.post-1150113700833412512006-06-12T05:01:00.000-07:002006-06-12T05:01:00.000-07:00Is it bad that the only match I really care about ...Is it bad that the only match I really care about is the Australia-Japan match? And that what I really want to happen is for both teams to look absolutely inept in every way, so much so that FIFA proceeds to kick both team out of the Tournament on the spot, out of mercy for the rest of us?<BR/><BR/>I just don't want to deal with either group of people in my daily life if their squad happens to win that match. Oi-vey!<BR/><BR/>But damn work, can't watch any of those matches. Save the good goals for the weekend matches fellas!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com