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Is it safe to assume a tie with Portugal would lock us for the round of 16?
Posted on 6/19/14 at 9:09 pm
Posted on 6/19/14 at 9:09 pm
Obviously mathematically it wouldn't be a lock, but thinking realistically, would tying Portugal Sunday be enough to breathe easy?
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Posted on 6/19/14 at 9:10 pm to Drewbie
Not really
Germany could beat the US like a drum and Portugal could beat Ghana like a drum.
But we'd still be in a good spot up 5 goals.
Germany could beat the US like a drum and Portugal could beat Ghana like a drum.
But we'd still be in a good spot up 5 goals.
Posted on 6/19/14 at 9:12 pm to The Boat
Remember, Portugal lost their first game... They aren't settling for a tie. A tie for them most likely means they're out. They will be out for blood sunday.
Posted on 6/19/14 at 9:12 pm to Drewbie
quote:
but thinking realistically, would tying Portugal Sunday be enough to breathe easy?
yes
Posted on 6/19/14 at 9:15 pm to Drewbie
quote:IMO, no. We can't breathe easy.
Obviously mathematically it wouldn't be a lock, but thinking realistically, would tying Portugal Sunday be enough to breathe easy?
All it would take to be knocked out is Portugal beating Ghana by 3 and us losing to Germany by 2. Both of those score lines are realistic.
Posted on 6/19/14 at 9:18 pm to pvilleguru
That's what I said but I have a feeling Germany will throw Jurgen a bone if the US goes into that match with 4 points.
Posted on 6/19/14 at 9:19 pm to The Boat
They will still be going after first place in the group.
Posted on 6/19/14 at 9:19 pm to The Boat
Germany does not really care for Jurgen. Hopefully they are not mad at us for stealing Julian, Fabian, etc.
Posted on 6/19/14 at 9:26 pm to pvilleguru
Which they can do with a 1 goal win.. Or a draw.
Posted on 6/19/14 at 9:28 pm to The Boat
The last call show is really good right now.
Posted on 6/19/14 at 9:28 pm to The Boat
If they win by one, we can still be out if Portugal wins by 4.
Posted on 6/19/14 at 9:30 pm to pvilleguru
Which gives the US a much better chance than if Germany beats them 3-0 like they could.
I'd take Ghana +4
I'd take Ghana +4
Posted on 6/19/14 at 9:30 pm to pvilleguru
quote:And the Chicago Cubs can also still win the World Series this year if they win every game from now on.
If they win by one, we can still be out if Portugal wins by 4.
Posted on 6/19/14 at 9:31 pm to Drewbie
Absolutely not. If Germany can beat Portugal by 4 then you better believe they can do the same thing to the US. Not to mention, playing for a tie would probably be the worst thing the US could do. They looked horrible against Ghana when sitting back, but they looked like a completely different team when they had to open it back up.
Posted on 6/19/14 at 9:33 pm to Drewbie
Anyone think Portugal throws in the towel after a very tough qualifying run and getting drubbed by GER. An early US goal could be the death blow.
Playing for a tie from the start will end in us getting beat bad.
Playing for a tie from the start will end in us getting beat bad.
This post was edited on 6/19/14 at 9:34 pm
Posted on 6/19/14 at 9:37 pm to Dizz
What happens IF Ghana beats Germany? Does that make the Portugal game a must win?
Posted on 6/19/14 at 9:39 pm to HeadChange
quote:Means we'll have to at least tie Germany if we lose to Portugal.
What happens IF Ghana beats Germany? Does that make the Portugal game a must win?
Posted on 6/19/14 at 9:39 pm to Drewbie
What's on our side is the nature of this cup. with the possible exception of Uruguay, good teams reeling have crashed and burned so far. If Portugal follows the trend and comes out flat and uninspired... then it's game on baby!
Posted on 6/19/14 at 9:40 pm to Dizz
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Playing for a tie from the start will end in us getting beat bad.
Agree 100%. I don't think the US needs to be overly aggressive because that's when Ronaldo is going to kill you, but they cannot sit back and play for the tie. The US just isn't good enough at keeping the ball to do that for 90 minutes.
Posted on 6/19/14 at 9:41 pm to Nimbus2000
Pretty sure Ballack just said shite on TV
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