Blimey! Hats off to USA Team............

[red indian]

....wow! what a performance to hold off footballing aristocracy Italy with only Nine men.....(they started with eleven btw, for US readers!) and Keller had a birthday in goal.

A Great performance.

Go USA!!!.......christ! did I just say that???

 

[Mimi]

*runs to mark this day on the calendar*




















(not because the US won....rather because Red not only acknowledged it, but offered his congratulations. This is a once in a lifetime event)

 

[venray]

....wow! what a performance to hold off footballing aristocracy Italy with only Nine men.....(they started with eleven btw, for US readers!) and Keller had a birthday in goal.

A Great performance.

Go USA!!!.......christ! did I just say that???

Hurts...don't it Mate!.....

 

[Iggy pop]

....wow! what a performance to hold off footballing aristocracy Italy with only Nine men.....(they started with eleven btw, for US readers!) and Keller had a birthday in goal.

A Great performance.

Go USA!!!.......christ! did I just say that???

Italy has a football team? Wait, I don't think football season starts until September. You must be mistaken.

 

[venray]

IGGY!!! Wher've ya been, Man?...

 

[isabeau]

Italy has a football team? Wait, I don't think football season starts until September. You must be mistaken.

lololol... actually football season starts the end of august.. if you wish to be nitpicky..

 

[PainTrain]

I must also say WOW to the way the US team played! They dominated early on, and if not for the card happy ref (whom I don't think you will see anymore in this world cup) ... They could have won that game I think.

Thanks to that draw, all hope is not lost.

Next up, Ghana.

 

[unclebill]

The U.S. played a wonderful game. The referee`s bank accounts should be checked for a mystery deposit from Italy.

 

[german]

It was a wonderful sight. That draw has opened up that whole group with a real possibility of one of the 'top' teams failing to go through.

"please God make it Italy"

I dont think the referee favored Italy more then the US, all his calls were bull and yes I dont think we will see him or his 'crew' in the knock out stage

Kust

 

[drew70]

I'm not sure which makes me more incredulous. The USA 'football' performance, or Iggy Pop actually posting on the forum again. Both are most cool to see!

 

[red indian]

Sorry me old sausage merchant!!.........

....but I thought the ref was spot on. Firm, to the letter, but not harsh or unfair.

Maybe the US team thought it was like ice hockey? with a sin bin!.....er sorry lads, no, if the ref shows a red card, you are off and stay off!

 

[german]

I agree with you Red on most of his calls; only that the first US red card looked a lot like he was trying to even it up so to speak but other then that it seemed he had the rule book in his pocket and policed the game with out any give either way. Unfortuanately that doesn't make for an entertaining game and he will be some what punished because of it, which I personally think is wrong.

Kust

 

[Goodieluver]

What a horrid ref job, esp the 2nd red card of the game on USA

 

[red indian]

Yes my septic pals.......

.....savour the moment indeed! old Red rooting for the wooden planks!!!.....an event even more rare than a BBQ at Lord Lucans gaff or an afternoons point to pointing with Shergar!

Mimi, if you ever feel I am getting on your nerves just a little too much, maybe its time you gave me a good thrashing

 

[isabeau]

um will you quit calling us septics???????????????/ grrrrrrrrrr

 

[Goodieluver]

*runs to mark this day on the calendar*






(not because the US won....rather because Red not only acknowledged it, but offered his congratulations. This is a once in a lifetime event)

Heh red prob was only watchin cuz of English Club player McBride

Anywho, doesnt matter, Brasil is takin the cup

 

[unclebill]

The referee was Jorge Larrionda, 38 and a clerk from Uruguay. In my opinion, he did everything in his power to ruin a spectacular match. The Italians were on the receiving end of some terrible calls as well, but the U.S. got the worst of it. Larrionda was right on the red card to Italy, it was an intentional assault on Brian McBride. But instead of maintaining the strength of his convictions, Larrionda must have felt the need to even things up and give the Italians a break. So he waited for the opportunity to do so. Here is my question. How could FIFA entrust Larrionda with such an important assignment? In 2002 he was suspended six months for "irregularities" Because of the suspension he was scratched from working the 2002 World Cup. 21 men were picked to referee the 2006 World Cup. So I suppose FIFA considers Larrionda one of the best 21 in the world. Larrionda issued seven cards overall. Earlier this month, the Guardian (UK) did a story on officials and quoted Larrionda as saying,"Let`s hope red and yellow don`t become the colors of this World Cup." What a joke!!!

 

[CitY of MicA]

Thanx for acknowledging the U.S. efforts, Red. But you gave us our props in 2002, as well. I think you just appreciate good football- even when it's played by oblivious Americans!

go U.S.A.!

 

[red indian]

Hey Cheers Mica!!!.....

....you have a good memory! yes indeed i did give you your dues, and you are right, when it comes down to it, I enjoy a good performance whether its a dream goal by the Argies or a gutsy last ditch stand by the Septics.

I hope the US do manage by some miracle to get thro to the next round, it will be good for the game State Side.

Go USA!!!!...........ok...thats its it folks, no more, nothing to see....move along now.