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Wed Oct-14-09 11:03 PM
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| USA somehow manages to win CONCACAF |
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salvaging a draw with Costa Rica at home, with about 50 nanoseconds remaining in stoppage time :eyes: , while Mexico can't get it done against the Trinis, settles for a draw, and winds up second.
Meanwhile Honduras gets by El Salvador, forcing the Ticos into the two-lg playoff vs. Uruguay. ?Como se dice en espanol EPIC FAIL?
So, do they crash out in the group stage again, or what? I doubt that Brazil, Italy, etc. are losing any sleep tonight...
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Thu Oct-15-09 08:13 AM
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| 1. Crashing out in the group stage is way better than not going at all. |
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Anything the USA achieves beyond that is a bonus as far as I'm concerned. We simply don't have the talent yet to win the thing.
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Thu Oct-15-09 08:27 AM
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| 3. It's better than what around 180 countries do. |
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Thu Oct-15-09 08:35 AM
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Thu Oct-15-09 09:04 AM
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| 6. Honestly, it's true for pretty much every country. |
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I know that Brazil, Germany, and Italy generally have higher expectations, but getting out of the group stage is a big deal.
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Thu Oct-15-09 08:16 AM
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| 2. They'll be a second seed in a weak group. |
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Thu Oct-15-09 08:28 AM
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| 4. The US team is very talented |
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And can go far if they play well and get some breaks.
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Thu Oct-15-09 11:02 AM
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| 9. Nice to see some actual support. (nt) |
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Thu Oct-15-09 09:57 AM
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| 7. Wonderful...,.I'm thrilled |
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Edited on Thu Oct-15-09 10:00 AM by Upton
but I like watching the sides that really have a chance to win next year.
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Thu Oct-15-09 11:04 AM
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| 10. Is someone stopping you? |
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Thu Oct-15-09 11:01 AM
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| 8. Somehow? Were you watching? It was determination. |
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Edited on Thu Oct-15-09 11:04 AM by redqueen
Down 0-2 at half time, and they came back fighting. They attacked nearly constantly, and it paid off.
Sad to see their efforts dismissed here... but oh well... it's the US.
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Thu Oct-15-09 11:10 AM
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| 11. They Seem To Do Well When The World Cup Is Not Played In Europe |
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Edited on Thu Oct-15-09 11:11 AM by Liberal_Dog
So, they should do just fine in South Africa.
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Mon Oct-19-09 10:12 AM
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| 12. What are the US odds of getting a #1 seed? |
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They are still slim, IIRC, but better as the CONCACAF champions. The victory over Spain will help; a win over Brazil would have been huge.
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