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What was your defining moment from the 2014 World Cup?
Posted on 7/14/14 at 12:55 pm
Posted on 7/14/14 at 12:55 pm
Now that it's all over, what's the main thing you'll remember from Brazil when looking back on it years from now?
I like to separate it into American and international significance, so from 2010 it's obviously Landon Donovan scoring against Algeria to send us to the knockout stages. Internationally, Suarez's deliberate handball against Ghana probably tops the Final.
For this year, my American choice is the game-winning goal against Ghana. Finally getting past them after 8 years was like having a weight lifted.
Internationally, it's 7-1. Hands down. I was completely stunned, it was like watching a train wreck for 2 hours, only if train wrecks looked like Brazilians getting throat fricked.
I like to separate it into American and international significance, so from 2010 it's obviously Landon Donovan scoring against Algeria to send us to the knockout stages. Internationally, Suarez's deliberate handball against Ghana probably tops the Final.
For this year, my American choice is the game-winning goal against Ghana. Finally getting past them after 8 years was like having a weight lifted.
Internationally, it's 7-1. Hands down. I was completely stunned, it was like watching a train wreck for 2 hours, only if train wrecks looked like Brazilians getting throat fricked.
This post was edited on 7/14/14 at 12:56 pm
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Posted on 7/14/14 at 12:57 pm to NawlinsTiger9
USA: Ghana goal; Howard going hero mode
International: 7-1, Suarez returning to his K9 roots yet again, Spains collapse
International: 7-1, Suarez returning to his K9 roots yet again, Spains collapse
Posted on 7/14/14 at 12:58 pm to NawlinsTiger9
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Internationally, it's 7-1. Hands down. I was completely stunned, it was like watching a train wreck for 2 hours
it wasn't even 2 hours…it was 29 minutes of just pure skull fricking
Posted on 7/14/14 at 12:58 pm to NawlinsTiger9
I will never forget RvP's header against Spain. The absolutely perfect finish to an amazing sequence of events that are extremely, extremely rare.
However, even if it sounds "prisoner-of-the-momentish", Gotze's finish was absolutely world class, and to end the World Cup on that note was very memorable.
However, even if it sounds "prisoner-of-the-momentish", Gotze's finish was absolutely world class, and to end the World Cup on that note was very memorable.
Posted on 7/14/14 at 1:01 pm to NawlinsTiger9
A grown man biting another grown man
Posted on 7/14/14 at 1:02 pm to NawlinsTiger9
Moment: James's volley
Game: 7-1. Still not even sure what I watched.
Game: 7-1. Still not even sure what I watched.
Posted on 7/14/14 at 1:06 pm to NawlinsTiger9
Ronaldo's assist was the defining moment for my world cup. If we win that match, we get to rest against Germany. Our cup went to utter shite after that until the second half of extra time against Belgium. We got outscored 4-0 over that 195 minute stretch and looked like garbage going forward the whole time.
The Brazilians singing the anthem before 7-1 is my international moment of the cup.
The Brazilians singing the anthem before 7-1 is my international moment of the cup.
This post was edited on 7/14/14 at 1:12 pm
Posted on 7/14/14 at 1:06 pm to NawlinsTiger9
USA: John Anthony Brooks goal. Nothing else is close (besides bonus moment below).
Goals: Tim Cahill and James Rodriguez volleys were unreal. RVP header was also sensational.
Overall: Minutes 23-29 in the Germany-Brazil game. I do not think that will ever be replicated on such a high level. It was like playing FIFA against Ray Charles.
Bonus: Mexico giving up two goals in the closing minutes. The sweetest part was Rafa Marquez costing his time in stoppage by committing a yellow in the box. That was beautiful.
Goals: Tim Cahill and James Rodriguez volleys were unreal. RVP header was also sensational.
Overall: Minutes 23-29 in the Germany-Brazil game. I do not think that will ever be replicated on such a high level. It was like playing FIFA against Ray Charles.
Bonus: Mexico giving up two goals in the closing minutes. The sweetest part was Rafa Marquez costing his time in stoppage by committing a yellow in the box. That was beautiful.
This post was edited on 7/14/14 at 1:13 pm
Posted on 7/14/14 at 1:07 pm to NawlinsTiger9
I'm being negative but the Portugal goal against us in the 95th.
It seems we get boned in the world cup and there is no way in hell there should have been 5 minutes with 1 sub used in the 1st half.
7-1 internationally.
It seems we get boned in the world cup and there is no way in hell there should have been 5 minutes with 1 sub used in the 1st half.
7-1 internationally.
Posted on 7/14/14 at 1:07 pm to NawlinsTiger9
Suarez and the 6 minutes in the Germany-Brazil match
Posted on 7/14/14 at 1:26 pm to NawlinsTiger9
USA: Dempsey's Ghana goal and Howard's game vs. Belgium
Overall: 7-1
Overall: 7-1
Posted on 7/14/14 at 1:44 pm to NawlinsTiger9
Brooks goal. I was in the stands in Natal, and that was the greatest moment in soccer I've ever witnessed because it was "my" team. Top 5 overall moment in my life as far as sports go. It was pure unexpected joy. We literally dog piled in the stands, and I was hugging people I didn't know, even some Brazilians joined in on our dog pile. I'm getting crazy goosebumps just typing this.
Posted on 7/14/14 at 1:58 pm to NawlinsTiger9
If you're picking just one moment: 7-1
For me personally, I'll remember the last 10 minutes vs. Belgium of USA busting their arse. That was inspiring.
For me personally, I'll remember the last 10 minutes vs. Belgium of USA busting their arse. That was inspiring.
This post was edited on 7/14/14 at 2:01 pm
Posted on 7/14/14 at 2:02 pm to NawlinsTiger9
I don't have a defining moment yet because I'm still trying to digest everything I saw over the last month.
The only thing I have right now is that entire event was spectacular. From the coverage (good luck trying to do better than that Fox), to the atmosphere, to the games, the goals, the level of play, the drama, how it ended....Everything was awesome.
I also thought ESPN's closing montage was pretty good in trying to capture the entire essence of this world cup. I'm sad it's over.
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The only thing I have right now is that entire event was spectacular. From the coverage (good luck trying to do better than that Fox), to the atmosphere, to the games, the goals, the level of play, the drama, how it ended....Everything was awesome.
I also thought ESPN's closing montage was pretty good in trying to capture the entire essence of this world cup. I'm sad it's over.
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Posted on 7/14/14 at 2:35 pm to NawlinsTiger9
1 - 7
They were the home side.
They were the home side.
Posted on 7/14/14 at 2:47 pm to NawlinsTiger9
USA Moment: The Portugal Equalizer. IMO, that goal was emblematic (basically a cold shower) that we haven't arrived yet as a serious contender on the world soccer scene. Didn't have many good moments after losing the 2 points vs. Portugal.
Overall WC Moment: 7-1 Germany. The defining game of the tournament.
Goal: RVP vs. Spain. How many goals have you seen like that? Seal header FTW.
Overall WC Moment: 7-1 Germany. The defining game of the tournament.
Goal: RVP vs. Spain. How many goals have you seen like that? Seal header FTW.
This post was edited on 7/14/14 at 2:48 pm
Posted on 7/14/14 at 3:03 pm to NawlinsTiger9
Sadly, the one image that will run through my head most from the cup was Ronaldo's cross. Uuugh. But other than that I'll remember the look on Brooks' face, the 3rd and 4th German goals and the looks on the fans faces, and James' goal. So basically the same things as everyone else.
But I think the moment that may be the most significant historically and the real defining moment was Messi's miss at the start of the 2nd half in the final. Does he ever miss chances like that? If he finishes and Argentina hangs on to win from there (definitely far from guaranteed) then he's cemented himself at least in the discussion of GOAT. If he never wins a World Cup, he'll always have that knock on his resume that other legends don't. His legacy and the chance for Argentina to win the Cup in Brazil hinged on that moment.
But I think the moment that may be the most significant historically and the real defining moment was Messi's miss at the start of the 2nd half in the final. Does he ever miss chances like that? If he finishes and Argentina hangs on to win from there (definitely far from guaranteed) then he's cemented himself at least in the discussion of GOAT. If he never wins a World Cup, he'll always have that knock on his resume that other legends don't. His legacy and the chance for Argentina to win the Cup in Brazil hinged on that moment.
Posted on 7/14/14 at 3:04 pm to NawlinsTiger9
USA: Howard, Jones, Green
WC: Van Persie, Cahill, JRod
COMIC RELIEF: Suarez, Robben
WC: Van Persie, Cahill, JRod
COMIC RELIEF: Suarez, Robben
Posted on 7/14/14 at 7:42 pm to NawlinsTiger9
Being at Finn McCools in NO. Especially after the Ghana game when a guy next to me who looked like the ringleader of SAMCRO grabbed the smallest guy in the bar and hoisted him on his shoulders.
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