Fifa World Cup 2010

[Dannyalcatraz]

Even though it didn't really affect the outcome of the game, I really hated that Red Card against South Africa's goalie. The attacker grazed his toes and goes down like he was shot by a 50 caliber.

THAT is one reason why many Americans dislike the sport.

Don't get me wrong, there is such a thing as a "professional foul" in every sport you can name, but the way some soccer pros go down makes you wonder if they could pass a field sobriety test.

 

[Mark]

Even though it didn't really affect the outcome of the game, I really hated that Red Card against South Africa's goalie. The attacker grazed his toes and goes down like he was shot by a 50 caliber.

THAT is one reason why many Americans dislike the sport.

Don't get me wrong, there is such a thing as a "professional foul" in every sport you can name, but the way some soccer pros go down makes you wonder if they could pass a field sobriety test.

Sometimes when I am out at a store I will see a child with his mother. The child might be told he is not going to be getting a toy or his favorite candy on this particular trip. This triggers a reaction in the child where he will go completely limp, like his body has suddenly ceased to function, and his face will contort as if in the most extreme pain a person could experience. When I see an athlete do something like this to draw a foul in any sport I cringe.

 

[Joker]

Sometimes when I am out at a store I will see a child with his mother. The child might be told he is not going to be getting a toy or his favorite candy on this particular trip. This triggers a reaction in the child where he will go completely limp, like his body has suddenly ceased to function, and his face will contort as if in the most extreme pain a person could experience. When I see an athlete do something like this to draw a foul in any sport I cringe.

It has unfortunately become a part of football's culture. It is childish and completely disrespectful towards your opponents and the audience.

It can be and is often a wonderful sport but some people disgrace it.

Rugby > football anyway. Science has proven it.

 

[Phaezen]

Even though it didn't really affect the outcome of the game, I really hated that Red Card against South Africa's goalie. The attacker grazed his toes and goes down like he was shot by a 50 caliber.

THAT is one reason why many Americans dislike the sport.

Don't get me wrong, there is such a thing as a "professional foul" in every sport you can name, but the way some soccer pros go down makes you wonder if they could pass a field sobriety test.

Worst part was the striker was offside so the freekick should have been given against him (not that we are are bitter about the indecent here or anything )

TO be fair we were outplayed in the game.

 

[Mark]

The home team is in a world (cup) of hurt. I'm hoping Mexico knocks out France.

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

TO be fair we were outplayed in the game.

Absolutely, but that was insult + injury...with a match left.

I'm hoping Mexico knocks out France.

Right now, France is down by 2 against Mexico.

Which means that they'll need to beat South Africa to advance...

Go South Africa!

 

[Phaezen]

A draw between Mexico and France would have helped us more than the 2 - 0 result (great game by the way).

As it stands

If Uruguay and Mexico draw their game, both team go through. However the team that ends second, which would be Mexico based on goal difference, however that leaves Mexico facing Argentina in the next round.

The question is, would Mexico be willing to risk facing Argentina who are looking in ominous form, and would Uruguay be willing to risk sitting back and conceding a late goal and end second in the pool?

For South Africa to have a chance of getting through, we have to score at least 3 against France with Uruguay beating Mexico by 2.

Nearly impossible? Maybe, but as a sports fan it is what we live for

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

And while we're at it...kudos to those who made history in the World Cup:

Mexico beats a European team in the world cup for the first time in...how long? And in doing so, the youngster who scored the first Mexican goal repeats his grandfather's feat, and Mexico's geezer scores the second one!

Greece gets its first WC goal AND victory?

 

[Phaezen]

And while we're at it...kudos to those who made history in the World Cup:

Mexico beats a European team in the world cup for the first time in...how long? And in doing so, the youngster who scored the first Mexican goal repeats his grandfather's feat, and Mexico's geezer scores the second one!

Greece gets its first WC goal AND victory?

Indeed, great goal by Hernandes, who will be playing for Manchester United next season

France looked awful throughout the game though 11 players but no team

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

BTW...you know that its an official FIFA rule that any country's team that loses to the USA after the first round has to call "Football"/"Futbol" "Soccer" until the next World Cup.