COPA

[ASUCHRIS]

Uruguay hired an actual coach and the results have followed.

 

[dreamcastrocks]

How do you not just say "We're playing a low block and let them try to break us down" after going up a goal while down a man? Flipping crazy.

That's exactly what he did at half time and brought in Vickers to do so. It ultimately failed, but Gregg (don't really trust anyone who spells Gregg with 3 Gs) did exactly what you wanted.

 

[dreamcastrocks]

I don't see the USA beating Uruguay. and there's a scenario where they could win that game and still not qualify. greg has to get fired if they don't make it out of the group. I have a hard time seeing this team beating Uruguay and a Colombia/Brazil back to back.

It would come down to goal differential and US only scored two against Bolivia. We right now have a 2 goal difference. If we win against Uruguay, Panama would need to beat us Bolivia by 3 goals more than we beat Uruguay by.

 

[Stout]

That's exactly what he did at half time and brought in Vickers to do so. It ultimately failed, but Gregg (don't really trust anyone who spells Gregg with 3 Gs) did exactly what you wanted.

At halftime. With a player we don't like. The minute you get that goal, you defend the lead for all it's worth. Then, if the other team finally gets a breakthrough, you still have a draw on your hands. Instead he waited until halftime, when the lead was long gone.

 

[dreamcastrocks]

At halftime. With a player we don't like. The minute you get that goal, you defend the lead for all it's worth. Then, if the other team finally gets a breakthrough, you still have a draw on your hands. Instead he waited until halftime, when the lead was long gone.

It's hard to be critical of him in that scenario. We didn't give up a (2nd) goal in the first half and we played pretty well in the first half overall.

You expected the change immediately after the first goal? Virtually no coach does this; not with 65 minutes left to play

 

[Stout]

It's hard to be critical of him in that scenario. We didn't give up a (2nd) goal in the first half and we played pretty well in the first half overall.

You expected the change immediately after the first goal? Virtually no coach does this; not with 65 minutes left to play

No coach in a team down to 10 men protects a 1-goal lead? Okay. So, in your eyes, Berhalter's good?

 

[dreamcastrocks]

No coach in a team down to 10 men protects a 1-goal lead?

Not immediately in the 22'. Nope, no way.

Okay. So, in your eyes, Berhalter's good?

Oh hell no. I have always hated him as our coach and hated it more that he was re-signed. I just feel your criticism of not setting up shop in the 22nd minute is unjustified.

 

[gmabel830]

Whole lot of Colombians in the house!

 

[Lorenzo]

It would come down to goal differential and US only scored two against Bolivia. We right now have a 2 goal difference. If we win against Uruguay, Panama would need to beat us Bolivia by 3 goals more than we beat Uruguay by.

that's good to hear I didn't realize the GD was that large already between USA and Panama. if anything it's a small victory that USA only gave up 2 goals in the game. but Bolivia look like they are on par to give up 5 goals per game. the fact that USA did not score a couple more vs. Bolivia is still a possible regret.

 

[Lorenzo]

Whole lot of Colombians in the house!

Colombia look like they might be hoisting the trophy.

 

[dreamcastrocks]

that's good to hear I didn't realize the GD was that large already between USA and Panama. if anything it's a small victory that USA only gave up 2 goals in the game. but Bolivia look like they are on par to give up 5 goals per game. the fact that USA did not score a couple more vs. Bolivia is still a possible regret.

I wouldn't be surprised if Panama can't beat Bolivia too. They both play nearly the same style.

 

[gmabel830]

Colombia look like they might be hoisting the trophy.

Brazil took that comment personally

 

[Lorenzo]

Brazil took that comment personally

I just heard about their 4 goal performance.

 

[Lorenzo]

Mexico eliminated in Glendale. Their fans are still chanting slurs and I guess that doesn't matter anymore. It was funny watching them go crazy on the penalty call and then realize it was not a penalty.

 

[Lorenzo]

two things I've noticed in the first 30 mins of this game. One turner is holding this team back. he is a handicap with his feet. this ref is also not up for this game.

 

[Lorenzo]

USA looked overmatched in this second half. they can't hold on to the ball. I'm confused why the Uruguay goal was allowed to stand.

 

[gmabel830]

two things I've noticed in the first 30 mins of this game. One turner is holding this team back. he is a handicap with his feet. this ref is also not up for this game.

Not sure we have anyone better in goal.. at least right now

 

[Lorenzo]

Not sure we have anyone better in goal.. at least right now

they have to find a better goalkeeper for the World Cup. he can't kick the ball beyond basic level passes.