lecoqsportif
Well-known member
Oh, and geez, did Schweinsteiger take a beating out there. Playing in the centre of the park can be that way, but I'm convinced the Argies targeted him.
2014 WC Brazil|June 12th to July 13th|CBC/Sportsnet
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PKForce81
New member
Congrats on the win, totally deserved it. What was great about this WC and footy in general is how it showed that it's very much a team game. Each time it seemed like a new guy came in and stepped up big. Totally loved Schurrle's game although quite a few other guys played well too.
Different styles out there as well(non-footy people never get it which is why it's hilarious to see comments like "gay", "boring" and so on). Brazil-Colombia was probably the most exciting game just for pure entertainment. That style doesn't win trophies though and with Brazil they were pretty much embarrassed in their last 2 games.
I don't agree about Messi though. Them as a team sucked and were pretty much there because of Messi. First few games it was only him scoring winners. Without that they wouldn't have gone very far.
JohnnyHolmes
Banned
Well, soccer is still gay. However, I can acknowledge that there is a lot of dirty play going on. Punches, elbows, spiking, kicks, headbutts, etc.
Sure it all happens, but it's the constant diving and trying to sell air fouls that turns me off. Besides that the game itself is boring as ****.
You can't tell me it's not.
Sure it all happens, but it's the constant diving and trying to sell air fouls that turns me off. Besides that the game itself is boring as ****.
You can't tell me it's not.
PKForce81
New member
To each their own. Been here for 20+ years and still can't get used to baseball. The most boring sport ever. I don't think i've seen more than a few complete games(and i started watching when Jays won it back in 93). American Football, similar but at least not as bad as baseball. Basketball is decent as it has constant movement and you don't need to watch some guy scratch his nuts for a minute or so before throwing balls/strikes.
...So yea the only exciting sports for me are hockey(loved it right from start) and soccer. You can have boring games in any sport though(especially when teams are playing cautious and all)..I just can't stand the one with so many breaks(baseball, american football etc).Some of the more exciting moments at WC.
[video=youtube;R2VXqUx1Jq0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2VXqUx1Jq0[/video]
PKForce81
New member
First time i watched hockey i remember all the Leafs but also Canadiens' players very well. It was guys like Kirk Muller, Guy Carbonneau, Vinny Damphousse, Schneider, etc. Some of the passing and skill was top notch(i kept thinking holy shit how can they find each other so easily while at top speed..)...and I thought the French commentators the way they said goal was pretty cool..hehe..and then there was Bob Cole of course. Awesome moments.
MindzEye
Wayward Ditch Pig
Yep...any game that you can't guarantee is over on the calendar date in which it began, wins.
JaysCyYoung
Legend
You uncivilized heathens underrate the fact that in cricket you are able to participate in matches whilst wearing straw hats and there is an official scheduled break in play for afternoon tea.
Metalleaf
New member
Oh, it's Cricket. Marvelous game, really. You see, the bowler hurls the ball toward the batter who tries to play away a fine leg. He endeavors to score by dashing between the creases, provided the wicket keeper hasn't whipped his bails off, of course.
Deckie007
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Volcanologist
Well-known member
"Oh my god! It's a gay bar!!!!"
Deckie007
Well-known member
Don't forget the mint juleps!
lecoqsportif
Well-known member
Sounds like fishing. The difference being I might get a tasty fish for my efforts.
