Rockstar Matt Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 Some additional thoughts: - Zimmerman is fine when defending, but he’s been bad to atrocious picking out passes to the midfield. He looks a little timid or even scared, at times. I thought he almost cost us again. - Ream has been outstanding. So glad to have him out there. It seemed like he’s provided a veteran calming presence for the team. He clearly isn’t intimidated by anyone. He and Robinson have been great on the left side. Really really strong. - I missed the start, but did the US come out in a 4-4-2? It looked like that at times defensively. I thought that did wonders for our midfield. They were very strong and dominant for large stretches. Adams was sensational again, McKinnie looked way better than he did in the first game (I know he wants that chance in the box back) and Musah showed the word why the US, Valencia and England are so high on him. Only 19 years old. - Didn’t really have a problem with the subs today just wish they came sooner, although I don’t understand the point of bringing in Joe Scally if he isn’t the first full-back off the bench. He’s clear and away the best full back on the bench. - Pulisic looked good again, and his set piece deliveries were really good. Far improved over the Wales match. That’s a main criticism of him, but tonight they were very very good. All in all, the US are quite good and you can see the clear quality they possess. Individually, they’re easily the most talented and technical team we’ve ever sent to a World Cup. I sometimes forget this is still a young team and all of these players are playing in their first World Cup. By 2026, especially with it being at home, the US could make something special happen. 1 Quote Cowboys - Lakers - LAFC - USMNT - LA Rams - LA Kings - NUFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goalieboy82 Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 the USA vs ENGLAND game: 1 Quote so long and thanks for all the fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digby Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 10 minutes ago, Rockstar Matt said: - I missed the start, but did the US come out in a 4-4-2? It looked like that at times defensively. looked like that but a 4-3-3 when in possession. Cheeky but it worked. Greggggball’s best outcome has been an improved defensive standing and this tweak made it even better without sacrificing chance creation, really smart tweak it turned out. There’s just no solve for the finishing problem. also Pulisic was *not* relied upon as the playmaker so much, which I think was good for both him and the team at large. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 3 Quote "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MJWalker45 Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 Mexico loses 2-0 to Argentina. They need to win and get help on Wednesday. They played nasty, choppy football and it came back to bite them. Guardado subbed off on 41, his tournament is probably over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrySmalls Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 On 11/25/2022 at 4:31 PM, Rockstar Matt said: Some additional thoughts: - Zimmerman is fine when defending, but he’s been bad to atrocious picking out passes to the midfield. He looks a little timid or even scared, at times. I thought he almost cost us again. - Ream has been outstanding. So glad to have him out there. It seemed like he’s provided a veteran calming presence for the team. He clearly isn’t intimidated by anyone. He and Robinson have been great on the left side. Really really strong. I fully agree with you on these points. Zimmerman isn't making sound decisions right now. I don't watch too mich MLS but not sure how he'd won best defender in 2020 and 2021. I was concerned he would have coughed up the ball to Kane at a critical moment during the match. Fortunately, that didn't come to fruition. Ream and Robinson have impressed me the most so far. I'm glad they're on the squad. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockstar Matt Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 4 hours ago, BrySmalls said: I fully agree with you on these points. Zimmerman isn't making sound decisions right now. I don't watch too mich MLS but not sure how he'd won best defender in 2020 and 2021. I was concerned he would have coughed up the ball to Kane at a critical moment during the match. Fortunately, that didn't come to fruition. Ream and Robinson have impressed me the most so far. I'm glad they're on the squad. Zimmerman is really good in the MLS and lower level international competition. He’s been really good. He’s been a deserving of winner of the best defender award in MLS. The knock on him has been he’s not the best CB with the ball at his feet, struggles to pick out good passes that aren’t long balls and that gets amplified when the competition level increases. There’s a reason why he’s in his prime but still playing in the MLS. Quote Cowboys - Lakers - LAFC - USMNT - LA Rams - LA Kings - NUFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadragon76 Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Why is head to head results NOT a tiebreaker? Saudi Arabia defeated Argentina, yet Argentina is ahead of Saudi Arabia because they scored one more goal then the Saudis. Costa Rica defeated Japan, yet Japan is ahead of Costa Rica because they scored one more goal then Costa Rica. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJWalker45 Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 1 hour ago, Seadragon76 said: Why is head to head results NOT a tiebreaker? Saudi Arabia defeated Argentina, yet Argentina is ahead of Saudi Arabia because they scored one more goal then the Saudis. Costa Rica defeated Japan, yet Japan is ahead of Costa Rica because they scored one more goal then Costa Rica. It's Step Two of tiebreakers. Goal difference is almost always the first tiebreaker in any soccer competition: https://sports.yahoo.com/world-cup-format-explained-rules-215913455.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadragon76 Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 4 minutes ago, MJWalker45 said: It's Step Two of tiebreakers. Goal difference is almost always the first tiebreaker in any soccer competition: https://sports.yahoo.com/world-cup-format-explained-rules-215913455.html Step 2? No... it should be Step 1. In everything else, head-to-head is always the first tiebreaker unless the teams in question didn't play each other. Since group play is basically round robin, head to head should be the first tiebreaker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueYankee26 Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 (edited) Morocco deserves to lead. Belgium looks weak. Update: 2-0! Game over! Edited November 27, 2022 by TrueYankee26 1 Quote trueyankee26.wordpress.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickp91 Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Non regular football fans think Morocco's win is an upset Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 1 hour ago, Seadragon76 said: Step 2? No... it should be Step 1. In everything else, head-to-head is always the first tiebreaker unless the teams in question didn't play each other. Since group play is basically round robin, head to head should be the first tiebreaker. I don't know anything about soccer, but if it's really "round robin", then the actual teams themself don't matter - they're all basically faceless - so "head-to-head" isn't a thing. It would be wins, then something else. 1 Quote "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJWalker45 Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 28 minutes ago, nickp91 said: Non regular football fans think Morocco's win is an upset It's an upset in name only, because Belgium is not the 2nd best team in the tournament. FIFA rankings make less sense than CFP rankings from last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digby Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Belgium looked perfectly fine in Nations League, albeit not worldbeaters. Didn't expect the wheels fall to fall off as quickly as they have. How lucky they got in their first game to steal the win. I'd like them to stick around so we can at least see their cool away kit at some point. Davies with the first-ever goal for Canada men at at a World Cup! What a cool guy and a cool goal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 2 hours ago, nickp91 said: Non regular football fans think Morocco's win is an upset Morocco was +300 going into today's game. An upset. But ya, not Douglas over Tyson. Btw is it pronounced "Kuh-tar" or "Cutter"? I keep hearing it both ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueYankee26 Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 21 minutes ago, Cujo said: Morocco was +300 going into today's game. An upset. But ya, not Douglas over Tyson. Btw is it pronounced "Kuh-tar" or "Cutter"? I keep hearing it both ways. Both are correct as far as I know but I usually say Kuh-Tar And with Canada's loss they join Qatar in being eliminated Quote trueyankee26.wordpress.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrySmalls Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Who had Costa Rica in their pool as the first Concacaf nation with a win at this World Cup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG_ThenNowForever Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 16 minutes ago, BrySmalls said: Who had Costa Rica in their pool as the first Concacaf nation with a win at this World Cup? Anyone have USMNT as the loan unbeaten Concacaf team through two? Quote 1 hour ago, ShutUpLutz! said: and the drunken doodoobags jumping off the tops of SUV's/vans/RV's onto tables because, oh yeah, they are drunken drug abusing doodoobags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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