I'm very angry!!!!:angry: A match played very bad by Italy.........

Anyway, USA is a good squad:P

dude, he friggin RAMMED his elbow into brian's face...ugh. but man, what a sport-brian got cleaned up and joined the game right back again! now that's some good sportmanship, unlike a lot of the players who have been injured in the world cup.

De Rossi got angry for the goal we took........he had a raptus of violence!

Weird weird weird game... :stunned:

...strangest I've ever seen.

i think everyone agrees that the referee was the best today. great work he's done

Weird game...although I didn't watch all of it!

i think everyone agrees that the referee was the best today. great work he's done

i sincerely hope you're being sarcastic. 3 red cards?! total bullshit. he was pulling cards outta his ass. but he did call some good offsides and fouls.

USA's main aim was to be physical towards the Itatian players and to irratate them. Thats why there was so many cards. I thought the third sending off, albeit for 2 reds was kinda harsh but the rest were reckless.

i sincerely hope you're being sarcastic. 3 red cards?! total bullshit. he was pulling cards outta his ass. but he did call some good offsides and fouls.

 

what else could he do!!!???? football is not played with elbows...

he could've given 2/3 of the red cards yellow cards and then talked to them...he was being irrational

i think everyone agrees that the referee was the best today. great work he's done

Agreed

he could've given 2/3 of the red cards yellow cards and then talked to them...he was being irrational

 

The referees were given strict guied lines before the WC, and if they dont obey them, they'll be pulled from the competition. They have been told to stamp out stuff like elbows (first one) and reckless challenges (2nd one).

The referees were given strict guied lines before the WC' date=' and if they dont obey them, they'll be pulled from the competition. They have been told to stamp out stuff like elbows (first one) and reckless challenges (2nd one).[/quote']

 

exactly!!! if he didn't show the red cards it could have been even worse!!!!

Exactly! :wink:

What did you think of Portugal today Miguel?

What did you think of Portugal today Miguel?

 

well, I know they can play a lot better but I'm liking it anyway... I mean, the team is not brilliant but they're prudent... I trust Scolari and I think we can go far...

 

4 years ago we played great football and we were out in the group phase... I see this team somehow more realistic...

Yeah, they say the teams that start off great, never do well. Its the teams that slowly build up and get better. Decos goal was very good.

Yeah' date=' they say the teams that start off great, never do well. Its the teams that slowly build up and get better. Decos goal was very good.[/quote']

 

I think the same way!!! anyway, now Netherlands or Argentina will be the real test!!! personally I'd rather play Holland... not because of the 6-0, Argentina and Italy are tough teams for us, no matter if they're playing good or bad...

 

we haven't lost to Holland in a long time...

The referees were given strict guied lines before the WC' date=' and if they dont obey them, they'll be pulled from the competition. They have been told to stamp out stuff like elbows (first one) and reckless challenges (2nd one).[/quote']

 

Yes, but that means calling EVERYTHING.

 

Not just when you feel like it. :veryangry2:

 

I'm sorry, but that was one disgusting game. :cry:

http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/scp_v3/viewer/index.php?pid=16891&rn=458044&cl=524332&ch=458046&lang=enf

 

Did you see how he hit him with the elbow?:stunned:

I have to say, I under estimated the lads of USA.... well done boys. It was probably one of the most exciting matches this Cup.... I was glued!

USA's main aim was to be physical towards the Itatian players and to irratate them. Thats why there was so many cards. I thought the third sending off' date=' albeit for 2 reds was kinda harsh but the rest were reckless.[/quote']

I'm quoting this 100%...I just think about the three fouls in a row made by Onyewu to Toni right at the beginning...WTF :angry: , red cards totally deserved by all, but at the end the referee seemed like he forgot to have a whistle and two or three were not offsides.

Anyway just a crap of match really, the tie was right but I'm disappointed :\

yea, a disappointing game!

it's more of a bloody war!

Feel sorry for Toni, he didnt have much opportunity to show his real ability!

I think that the three red cards were right but Italy played too bad...damn!

yea, a disappointing game!

it's more of a bloody war!

Feel sorry for Toni, he didnt have much opportunity to show his real ability!

i was surprised when the coach pulled luca toni off the field too!

yeah, they were playing like their lives depended on it; like it was the last time they were gonna play at all!