WC day 4

[SpiralOut 1867]

And can Mueller please pull his head out of his ass? 

[BigBenBamboozle 1957]

Germany has created chances in the box, but having to press a goal down creates an awesome counter-attack dynamic for Mexico. Fun half.

[Woodrow Call 494]

Better get Reus on the pitch. 

[UTEX_ME 4785]

Germany getting no calls 

[Eastwood 4394]

Just now, Napoleon said:

I don't think that the kick was going in, but I think that it would have bounced down hard in front of the goal and then been a problem with a high bounce after that with some tall German coming in for the header.

They need to stop attacking the middle on the ground and start taking it to the wings and crossing it into the tall guys. Mexico will counter with a breakaway every time, but they are running themselves out.

Like that.

[Napoleon 8733]

Kimmich, Ozil, and Mueller are all diving bitches.

Not very German of them. They've gotten soft with big contracts.

[Trey3216 15382]

5 minutes ago, gaspar said:

Full on German attack now, but they will probably get exposed with another counter attack by Mexico.


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Russia proving cold to the Germans right now...again

[Eastwood 4394]

That was a fast, fun half of soccer. 

[Jive Turkey 12811]

Whew. That was frenetic. 

[UTEX_ME 4785]

very lazy and uninspiring 

[Jersey Man10 3666]

1-0 Mexico at the half.

[SpiralOut 1867]

That was a mauling by Mexico in the first half.  They look about 10 years younger than Germany. 

 

[Bone3421 716]

Awesome first half....hopefully we get a german comeback and action packed 2nd half

3-2????

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[Captain Ron 12981]

German needs a burst of youthful energy, they should be much better when they bring Leroy Sane off the bench in the second ha... oh wait.

[Schulz2.0 29070]

Poor tactics by Löw IMO. They’re basically pushing everyone forward with the exception of Boateng and Hummels, who are slow as shit. They’re leaving themselves completely open to Mexico’s counterattack.

[IPoopOnWhoop 104]

This is the exact type of game that shows how stupid Germany was to leave out Sane.  Everyone on the field looks so much slower than the Mexican players.  They are in some real trouble unless they can control the ball for 70% of the 2nd half.  

[Stringer 1472]

That Mexico counter looks like it’s good for another goal.

[Jersey Man10 3666]

Yeah Germany looks slow I'm very surprised.

[Schulz2.0 29070]

1 minute ago, IPoopOnWhoop said:

This is the exact type of game that shows how stupid Germany was to leave out Sane.  Everyone on the field looks so much slower than the Mexican players.  They are in some real trouble unless they can control the ball for 70% of the 2nd half.  

Or just don’t push 9 men forward with your old, slow CBs as the only guys back to defend. Kimmich is basically playing as a winger at RB.

[Woodrow Call 494]

4 minutes ago, Captain Ron said:

German needs a burst of youthful energy, they should be much better when they bring Leroy Sane off the bench in the second ha... oh wait.

Yeah, fuck that shit about him not yet fitting into the system. They need energy right now, and he could bring it. 

[JNip 132]

What a half. I’ve had a plate of food in front of me for an hour and I haven’t touch it. I’m sooo nervous. 

I don’t know what to think, too good to be true. 

¡Vamos México!

Edited June 17, 2018 by JNip

[mdmost 43344]

These country managers are always outsmarting themselves. Sane doesn't fit into your system. You need to reconfigure your system then. 

Edited June 17, 2018 by mdmost

[Napoleon 8733]

20 minutes ago, AUS-97HORN said:

that free kick was going in if it hadnt been deflected

 

16 minutes ago, Napoleon said:

I don't think that the kick was going in, but I think that it would have bounced down hard in front of the goal and then been a problem with a high bounce after that with some tall German coming in for the header.

After watching that free kick's replay from behind the ball on the halftime show, I now think that the ball was going to go in.

Nice save by Ochoa.

 

PS- Walmart Commercial: I love how all of the people have typical "Latin coloring" from the various countries- Mexico, Argentina, maybe Colombia in the longer version... and then they get to Brazil (in the longer version) and it is a tall, slim-hipped Blonde lady who looks to be of Central/Northern European descent (possibly far north Italy) and she and all of her friends are white as can be.

Soooooo Miami. Brazilians with money coming to Miami to escape the craziness of daily life in Brazil. (Insert nearly every other Latin American country if you'd like, but the Brazilian one is funny.)

[UTGrad98 2326]

Watching this with my wife, who is from Mexico, all I can think about is my seething discontent for the USMNT and how they have deprived me of my World cup experience. I am disgusted by them and hope they all are replaced. They can keep Pulisic I guess.

[mdmost 43344]

I think the ball was going to hit the top bar if Ochoa didn't get it. 

[Captain Ron 12981]

To be fair, Sane might change some things, but Schulz is right, they are pushing too far up and leaving way too much space for a Mexico counter. Low's game plan is poor and will need to change if they plan on keeping Mexico off the board the rest of the way.

[TexArcher 38449]

2 minutes ago, mdmost said:

These country managers are always outsmarting themselves. Sane doesn't fit into your system. You need to reconfigure your system then. 

It's the apex of arrogance.  We're not taking one of the most talented players in the country because he doesn't fit in with what I, I, I want to do.

 

[Pato del Muerto 52995]

I’m not enough of a soccer fan to hate Mexico full time. They are working Germany over pretty good, but using a lot of energy to do it. I wonder if they can go that hard for another half. 

The guy that scored is playing the left side, but seems to always want the ball on his right foot. Gave up several decent shot opportunities to go to his right. 

Edited June 17, 2018 by Pato del Muerto

[Woodrow Call 494]

Boateng, good grief. 

[Napoleon 8733]

19 minutes ago, Captain Ron said:

German needs a burst of youthful energy, they should be much better when they bring Leroy Sane off the bench in the second ha... oh wait.

 

14 minutes ago, Woodrow Call said:

Yeah, fuck that shit about him not yet fitting into the system. They need energy right now, and he could bring it. 

They can just put in Julian Brandt. It's not like he is slow just because he isn't Sane.

Also, Kimmich always plays as a winger RB, so the fact that he is playing his normal position isn't really that surprising.

[Captain Ron 12981]

Just now, Pato del Muerto said:

I’m not enough of a soccer fan to hate Mexico full time. They are working Germany over pretty good, but using a lot of energy to do it. I wonder if they can go that hard for another half. 

They might not have to as old as Germany is looking out there.

[Napoleon 8733]

Boatang SUCKS... 

He seems old and flabby and probably smells of stale beer and/or vodka.

[Trey3216 15382]

2 minutes ago, Napoleon said:

Boatang SUCKS... 

He seems old and flabby and probably smells of stale beer and/or vodka.

Don’t we all?

[mdmost 43344]

Bomb shit outside the penalty area is not going to get it done. 

[AUS-97HORN 11895]

I dont see any chance that Germany wins today.   I can see them getting a tie.  But honestly Mexico should be up 3-0 right now if that left winger had any ability to shoot with his left foot

[Captain Ron 12981]

3 minutes ago, Napoleon said:

Boatang SUCKS... 

He seems old and flabby and probably smells of stale beer and/or vodka.

And I thought the white was some dumb hairstyle - nope, he's just grey.

[JNip 132]

I’ll take that one on one Chuky vs Boateng

[TexArcher 38449]

Pretty sure this is the worst I've ever seen Boateng look.  Dumb fouls and bad passes.

[Woodrow Call 494]

Mexico will eventually make a mistake. Mueller better be there when they do. 

[mdmost 43344]

Germany's best hope is off a set piece and they're passing out instead of putting it inside.

[Bone3421 716]

Germany attack seems very uninspired

Better hope mexico doesnt get one more

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[Woodrow Call 494]

1 minute ago, AUS-97HORN said:

I dont see any chance that Germany wins today.   I can see them getting a tie.  But honestly Mexico should be up 3-0 right now if that left winger had any ability to shoot with his left foot

Yeah, they could have easily had 2. Maybe 3. I'm definitely worried. 

[Zepol87 9263]

Even with the ball in the box Germany looks lost

[Horny Bull 2766]

What the fuck was that

[Bone3421 716]

Dang mexico...finish a run when you have the numbers

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[Woodrow Call 494]

I could have scored on that one. 

[AUS-97HORN 11895]

ok, that was offsides..... dammit

[Hagbard Celine 11025]

2 minutes ago, mdmost said:

Germany's best hope is off a set piece and they're passing out instead of putting it inside.

germany just need to wait them out.  aggy will aggy.

[SpiralOut 1867]

This game should be 3-0 Mexico if they weren't so shit at finishing their attacks. 

[Napoleon 8733]

Another dive by Kimmich, but this one was rewarded, but in general, this ref has been great.

Layún continues to kick sky balls, but in this case, it was needed.

Mexico blows yet another fast break. 

I was not expecting a match nearly this exciting. And although I knew that Hummels & Boatang were old and slow, I didn't expect them to look quite this bad. I have a feeling that Bayern is going to watch this match and start looking to buy CBs.