Random Soccer Chatter

• Laley23

  

  ohiobucks1;1464269 wrote:Will Bruin is a true number 9 in the sense of size only. If he's the type of #9 our national team is producing we are in trouble. He's got no skill on the ball whatsoever.

  True #9 in the sense he plays with his back to the goal well and can hold up an attack to let wings get forward with him... ala Jozy.
  
  Of course, that was in college. Ive seen probably 2 Houston games since he was drafted lol.
• ohiobucks1

  

  Laley23;1464274 wrote:True #9 in the sense he plays with his back to the goal well and can hold up an attack to let wings get forward with him... ala Jozy.
  
  Of course, that was in college. Ive seen probably 2 Houston games since he was drafted lol.

  Hes an above average MLS striker with 4 goals this season. He does have strength I'll give you that. And his off the ball runs are quite good, but his touch is absolute shit. He's not much more than a Goal poach IMO. I am def more excited for Jac Mack than him.
• sportchampps

  Spain Italy has been great thus far.
• wildcats20

  

  Such an awful call to give Spain a great opportunity.
• like_that

  

  Pks really suck, but it's the two best goalkeepers in the world at least.
• Laley23

  

  Is throw Nuer in there. Possibly #1. But Iker and Gigi are right there also.
  
  Ps. PKs suck. PKs suck even more when at work and not able to watch.
• like_that

  

  Laley23;1464305 wrote:Is throw Nuer in there. Possibly #1. But Iker and Gigi are right there also.
  
  Ps. PKs suck. PKs suck even more when at work and not able to watch.

  Each team made all 5. Going sudden death PKs now.
• wildcats20

  

  Pirlo looks so damn old.
• Laley23

  

  Jesus! I'm positive my dvr will run out lol. I didn't even rookie move it. I Abe it enough time for PKs!!!
• wildcats20

  

  Welp that should do it
• like_that

  

  Bonucci kicks it over the goal.
• like_that

  

  wildcats20;1464307 wrote:Pirlo looks so damn old.

  He has looked old since the 2006 world cup.
• Laley23

  

  Who were the takers? If you don't mind listing them all for me.
• Fab1b

  

  What a game, have to feel for Italy they really played well. So many near goals in this game! Final will be good Sunday!
• wildcats20

  

  Spain:
  Xavi
  Iniesta
  Pique
  Ramos
  Mata
  Sergio
  Navas
  
  Italy:
  Candreva
  Aquilani
  De Rossi
  Giovinco
  Pirlo
  Montolivo
  Bonucci(miss)
• Laley23

  

  Gotta think Brazil will finish the chances Italy got, but Spain should also find a ton of opportunities versus the Samba defense. I'm hoping for tons of goals Sunday!!!
• Laley23

  

  Thanks wildcats. I assume pirlo was the other Italy make, since you're missing someone.
• wildcats20

  

  Laley23;1464321 wrote:Thanks wildcats. I assume pirlo was the other Italy make, since you're missing someone.

  Yup, edited.
• Laley23

  

  I still can't believe they went 13/14 combined...and 12/12 at one point. Unreal composure and finishing!
• like_that

  

  Laley23;1464318 wrote:Gotta think Brazil will finish the chances Italy got, but Spain should also find a ton of opportunities versus the Samba defense. I'm hoping for tons of goals Sunday!!!

  Brazil already has a day rest on them, plus Spain played 130 minutes. I agree.
• OSH

  

  Laley23;1464327 wrote:I still can't believe they went 13/14 combined...and 12/12 at one point. Unreal composure and finishing!

  Did you happen to notice how many went to the goalkeeper's right? It was amazing to see how many went that way.
• ohiobucks1

  

  I've got spain beating Brazil 3-1
• ohiobucks1

  

  Also, crew have a huge game Saturday @ KC. We absolutely need to win.
• OSH

  

  Sack Warzycha.
• SportsAndLady

  

  This Italy/Uruguay game is great