The FIFA World Cup Thread (Spoilers Welcome)

[pgb-ohio]

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We're having a watch party here in our cafeteria today. It's going to be packed. And the city of Boston is having one on City Hall Plaza. All of this pre-excitement leads me to believe that we are all in for a major disappointment. Because that's what usually happens, see: last Sunday. Crap. I want to go watch but I feel I am like the Kiss of Death so I should stay away....................

OK, here's the plan:

Whatever you did on game day against Ghana, approximate that as closely as possible. Next, whatever you did during injury time against Portugal, avoid duplicating it. With that, you'll have done your part. Now, go to the cafeteria and have fun!

[ExileOnDaytonStreet]

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FIFA also will fine Suarez £65,000

They fined Nicklas Bendtner £80,000 for showing the waistband on his underwear after scoring a goal.

Oh, it's more than that. 100,000 Swiss francs (okay, I don't know how that converts to English currency), but also a 4 month ban that will apply to the Premier League.

http://screamer.deadspin.com/fifa-hi...ban-1596401338

[Spartanforlife4]

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Anything to make the field as CONCACAF as possible helps.

[Shirtless Guy]

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Omar Gonzalez replaces Geoff Cameron and Brad Davis replaces Bedoya...the rest of the lineup the same as USA vs Portugal

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Dempsey

[jmh]

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Omar Gonzalez replaces Geoff Cameron and Brad Davis replaces Bedoya...the rest of the lineup the same as USA vs Portugal

Johnson-Gonzalez-Besler-Beasley

Zusi-Beckerman-Bradley-Jones-Davis

Dempsey

Wow, what does Beasley need to do to get benched if he hasn't done it yet? Punch Klinsi in the face?

I had high hopes for Bedoya (heard he was really good in France this past year) but he hasn't really provided much so far. Guess Cameron must be unfit?

[Shirtless Guy]

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Bedoya has done his job, but he's played 180 minutes and coming from Manaus, it makes sense to replace him with a fresh guy.

Beasley has done his job too, as much as he isn't perfect out there at left back, Chandler isn't better though.

[unofan]

Bedoya has done his job, but he's played 180 minutes and coming from Manaus, it makes sense to replace him with a fresh guy.

Beasley has done his job too, as much as he isn't perfect out there at left back, Chandler isn't better though.

Beasley's been good enough. Not great, but serviceable. Bedoya likewise, he's just looked exhausted by the 70 minute mark both games, though.

Can't really argue with Cameron being taken off after the errors against Portugal. Not sure if Gonzalez is the answer though, considering he failed in his one task against Portugal too.

Fresh legs can't be a bad thing, though.

[jmh]

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Beasley got victimized against Ghana and was one of the guys responsible for the late goal against Portugal. I think Chandler deserves a shot; Beasley trying to defend Muller or Ozil or Gotze is utterly terrifying. Chandler defends top attackers every week in the Bundesliga; Beasley plays midfield in Mexico.

Hey, I hope I'm wrong.

[Scarlet]

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OK, here's the plan:

Whatever you did on game day against Ghana, approximate that as closely as possible. Next, whatever you did during injury time against Portugal, avoid duplicating it. With that, you'll have done your part. Now, go to the cafeteria and have fun!

Hmmmm. OK. I was at an airport for the first half of the Ghana game, but got to a hotel and watched the second half while eating. That's a positive. I'm planning to go eat lunch for this game.

For the Portugal game, I made a plan to watch. And they lost.

Hmmm. I'm kinda screwed either way, aren't I??? I'm going to go and hang out and chat and not pay attention, maybe that will work!!

[Hammer]

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We didn't lose to Portugal, dear.

We only need a draw. Whatever you did for Portugal should be sufficient.

[ExileOnDaytonStreet]

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Beasley got victimized against Ghana and was one of the guys responsible for the late goal against Portugal. I think Chandler deserves a shot; Beasley trying to defend Muller or Ozil or Gotze is utterly terrifying. Chandler defends top attackers every week in the Bundesliga; Beasley plays midfield in Mexico.

Hey, I hope I'm wrong.

You'd better be, because I can't really argue with you.

[Hammer]

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We look like runny **** early.

[J.D.]

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don't think i'm gonna make it through 90 minutes

a portugal goal would be nice in the other game!

[Spartanforlife4]

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Portugal 1-0!

[J.D.]

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really is amazing how easily we give the ball back