I cannot believe...

[pgriz]

The score in the Brazil-Germany semi-final game. There should be a "mercy" rule.

 

[Desi]

Isn't it bad manners to do that to your host?

 

[pgriz]

It's bad manners to not show up to play. Or somehow, the entire Brazilian team was replaced by the local high-school squad. I think the Germans allowed Oscar to score just so that the home team wasn't skunked.

 

[D7K]

Brazil have had a nightmare world cup all around.. And that was just embarrassing to watch...

 

[astroNikon]

What was the final score ... Last I heard it was 5-0

 

[mfgaspar]

7-1. Germany won!

 

[pgriz]

On the other hand, looking at the bright side, the German team passed very well, were brilliant defensively, and were in position for the rebounds and miscues at the goal. Their forward penetration from their backfield was quick and quite efficient. It will be very interesting to see if they can replicate this in the final game. Neymar was key to Brazil's attack, and Silva was the cornerstone for the defense. With both gone, the rest of the team had to step up, and couldn't. Now it's time to see if Argentina, which so relies on Messi, can get past the Netherlands and represent the South American football tradition.

 

[limr30 3]

The score in the Brazil-Germany semi-final game. There should be a "mercy" rule.

Never!

 

[table1349]

Call me when some real news comes in like somewhere in the world grass is growing or there is paint drying.
I mean seriously here folks, you're only talking about soccer for heavens sake. :waiting:

 

[limr30 3]

Call me when some real news comes in like somewhere in the world grass is growing or there is paint drying.
I mean seriously here folks, you're only talking about soccer for heavens sake. :waiting:

Oh pipe down.

 

[pgriz]

Call me when some real news comes in like somewhere in the world grass is growing or there is paint drying.
I mean seriously here folks, you're only talking about soccer for heavens sake. :waiting:

Of course. We'll keep you in the loop for those. As for the more physically cerebral pursuits, it's ok if you don't really understand. We won't hold it against you.

 

[JacaRanda]

Wifey's uncle could not pick up the phone a few days ago because he was watching or listenting to the Ryder game. Oh wait! You meant football, not football eh

 

[Tiller]

I got downstairs at the 10 minute mark, right on time. Holy cow, what a show that next 20 minutes was.

 

[sm4him]

I just saw this 10-second synopsis of the game. I haven't laughed that hard in a long time--it made the game totally worth it, even if Brazil *was* my sentimental favorite to win (though I'd picked Germany to dominate before the games started, and had about given up on that happening).

 

[table1349]

So I heard on ESPN earlier today that Mike Tyson is actually going to be come a soccer player. They were saying that apparently he has the BITE for it.