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I think the ref is going to have to pull out some more cards early in the next half or this may turn ugly.

Fuck, I think thats a red.

Sampaoli looks like a homeless dude wandered into a steakhouse and they made him put on a jacket.

Man this would be a hell of a strike.

I don't care if Peru advances, but their fan base deserves a goal and couple of minutes of elation.

I really thought that the Space Force chant tweets were fake.

I either go with Thomas Keller's version or one of these for variety Regio Style Peruvian Style The problem sometimes is you can only fine the mutant breast sized chickens so the cooking times can vary wildly.

Sorry, I misread and thought you were arguing best. I think either the Tunisian or Iranian goalkeepers have looked the most impressive, but they have also had the most opportunities to shine. I didn't get to watch the French game against Australia, so maybe Lloris looked good there. If we are going overall best starting GKs I would put Allison, Courtois, DeGea (I know he gave up a bad one), Neuer, Patricio and Navas. I mean I would argue Brazil and Germany's 2s are better than Lloris (Ederson/Ter Stegen), but obviously haven't played.

The Brazilian Federation may have spent half their annual budget on getting Neymar's hair products to/around Russia.

The only dynamic runs Giroud may have had in his life would require a quart of prune juice and a dozen ghost peppers.

Did Wagner just say that Giroud makes dynamic runs out of midfield or that his presence allows for the rest of the French team to make them? The only way one could believe this is if they are a Spurs fan or only watched Group C games.

Damn, Peru should have been up there. His touch may have pulled him a little farther wide than I initially thought, but still should have done better.

I have no problem with Lalas criticizing US Soccer nor with his overt homerism. In fact, I would rather have my commentators for US games be blatantly biased. The problem I have with his criticism is most of the times when pressed, he would make platitudes about attitude/desire, but have no real ideas for positive changes to be made either with team tactics or soccer development in the country. Which makes sense, because as a player he had the touch of an elephant, the vision of Mr Magoo and only performed due to effort - essentially a less talented Jeff Agoos. Thus he comes off as nothing but a drunk DKR fan yelling "get him". Harkes, Wynalda and Balboa were all from '94 and have all criticized US Soccer with legitimate ideas on how we change tactics, player roles and how we go about in youth development/recruitment. I may not agree with them on everything, but there is substance. For all his faults as a coach, Klinsmann fought to add more youth to the side and was outspoken about Americans running back home to the safety of the MLS at the first sign of difficulties in Europe. He was also good in his TV spots on previous WCs as well. My problem with Lalas is that he is given a platform to make real commentary, but doesn't have the substance to back it up. There are others with legitimate ideas that don't get the same chance. I think that chance solely stems from the fact that he had a recognizable goatee/name and therefore will have perceived market value for Fox to the non-soccer fan. If he were just there to play the Fiore role, he would be just fine.

I feel like you chose a poor representation for Argentina - unless it is a metaphor for how old the team is. Either that or there should be some Belen Rodriguez jersey pics somewhere. I can only seem to find her videos though.

Not sure. But given your scenario, I think this would be similar to comparing two singularities. I didn't pay attention enough in math to remember if you can compare undefinable functions.

Jordi Alba and Ronaldo get in a slap fight for the honors. It looks like both teams have a single yellow. Just kidding, Spain have one and Portugal have two - so Spain is on top at the moment.

It goes to fair play points first.

I was feeling good after the early goal in the second game, but shows what I know.

It is amazing the Spanish midfield talent, when you realize that Thiago is still sitting on the bench.

Iniesta still has moments, but I think the Copa del Rey was the last great performance we will see from him. He is too old for internationals.

Do you know what the offside rule is? Also, that should be an indirect for Spain at the edge of the six? You can't just lay on the ball.

That wasn't very close. They can't bitch.

The ref has his hand up for offside doesn't he.

I realize that people may be rooting against Spain, but Iran would be fucking miserable to watch in the Round of 16. At least Morroco was balls to the walls attack.

The fines have doubled. That was not ideal goalkeeping.