United States beats Iran, 1-0, to advance to round of 16

[LetMyPeopleVote]

This will piss off the Iranian goverment

Link to tweet

https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/11/29/usa-iran-world-cup/

The United States beat Iran, 1-0, on Tuesday in Doha, Qatar, to secure a spot in the World Cup’s round of 16. The Americans needed to win their Group B finale to move on, and they got the result to avoid elimination after surviving some incredibly tense moments in second-half stoppage time and injuries to Christian Pulisic and Josh Sargent. The U.S. squad finished second in the group behind England and will face Group A winner Netherlands on Saturday at 10 a.m. Eastern. Continue reading for highlights from the game.

[gratuitous]

1. Boy I'm sure glad nobody who couldn't watch the match live is online now

But for anyone who was waiting until later to catch the replay, well, you just had it spoiled.

[MissB]

2. Yeah maybe the OP could edit their title to include World Cup spoiler alert

Maybe

[gratuitous]

3. I know I just freed up a couple of hours that I had planned this evening

Damn.

[Tarc]

5. "I recorded it on my VCR, no spoilers!"

I think we're a bit beyond the 90s here.

[gratuitous]

7. The matches are re-broadcast later

The matches are carried live, of course, but not everyone's life can be adjusted for Qatar time, 11 hours ahead of the West Coast. But I can catch a replay of the match later today. Look up and down the forum. Several other people simply titled their posts as "World Cup - spoiler" or some such, which keeps me and others in my situation from clicking on their posts. It seems a simple enough measure to take out of consideration for fellow DUers, but apparently it's too much to ask of everyone not to put the score in their subject line.

But your snarky response is duly noted.

[Tarc]

13. It isn't the responsibility of others to make sure you can watch a show after it has broadcast

Thats on you.

[gratuitous]

15. I clearly expect too much

The irresistible lure of posting the final score in the subject line can't possibly be overcome by the simple expedient of titling one's post (for example) "US vs. Iran World Cup SPOILER." Why should anyone be considerate of others? So glad Noel Skum's influence is spreading.

[kcr]

16. Nothing says "I'm stuck in the 90s"

more than someone who doesn't have a clue about streaming.

[tazkcmo]

9. Like me.

Fuck.

[brooklynite]

4. On Tuesday, please don't report the results of the Georgia Senate election...

Some people may be working that night and might not want to be surprised…

[LetMyPeopleVote]

8. President Biden is happy

Link to tweet

[tazkcmo]

11. Welcome to my ignore list of one.

[Tarc]

12. Cope

[tazkcmo]

10. Think!

I was waiting to watch the game when the replay was available but I guess I don't have to now and will make other plans. Good job. By the way the good job is sarcasm I'm pissed

[róisín_dubh]

14. Do you know what my ex does when he can't watch a match...

and will watch a recording of it?


He stays off the internet, radio, etc.