OT: Women's Soccer Thread

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Heres a thread jack

Japan beats spain at their opening olympic game in mens soccer

 

[awaz]

Heres a thread jack

Japan beats spain at their opening olympic game in mens soccer

and in typical disney fashion, not even mentioned on its home page

 

[sabresfaninthesouth]

Heres a thread jack

Japan beats spain at their opening olympic game in mens soccer

Given that this is only 2-3 players from the Euro squad, not as big of a shock, but I know that the Spanish were favored to win it all.

 

[pixburgher66]

That Spanish loss is huge. Man.

 

[sabresfaninthesouth]

Let's not forget that Spain lost 1-0 to the Swiss in their opener in the last World Cup.

And that worked out ok for them.

 

[rares]

Meh... if Spain cared about Olympics Soccer (and sent their "A" team there), it would be a story but as it is... not so much, IMO.

This Spain squad isn't going to win jack. Not sure who exactly expected them to. /shrug

 

[xalbox]

Meh... if Spain cared about Olympics Soccer (and sent their "A" team there), it would be a story but as it is... not so much, IMO.

This Spain squad isn't going to win jack. Not sure who exactly expected them to. /shrug

In the Olympics the teams are U23 with exception for three older players allowed, so Spain couldn't have sent their "A" team. But Spain are champions in U19 (2012) and U21 (2011) as well as World Champions (2010) and Euro Champions (2008, 2012), so the loss today was a real shocker. However, Japan deserved it today I think, and I'm also glad Spain lost the game. There needs to be a change in the top

 

[jstewismybastardson]

Given that this is only 2-3 players from the Euro squad, not as big of a shock, but I know that the Spanish were favored to win it all.

Meh... if Spain cared about Olympics Soccer (and sent their "A" team there), it would be a story but as it is... not so much, IMO.

This Spain squad isn't going to win jack. Not sure who exactly expected them to. /shrug

William hill had japan winning at 8.5 to 1 and bodog had them at 9 to 1 so yah im sure this wasnt an upset

In the Olympics the teams are U23 with exception for three older players allowed, so Spain couldn't have sent their "A" team. But Spain are champions in U19 (2012) and U21 (2011) as well as World Champions (2010) and Euro Champions (2008, 2012), so the loss today was a real shocker. However, Japan deserved it today I think, and I'm also glad Spain lost the game. There needs to be a change in the top

Its actually defending euro u19 and u21 champs not world champs in those categories ... Still doesnt mean they arent THE world soccer power right now

U look at their u19 showings:
Champions in 2006,7,11 and 12 (runners up in 2010)

While its true the olympic tournie is a second tier tournie in terms of world significance, This olympic team is stacked with those guys from 2010-12 teams

 

[rares]

William hill had japan winning at 8.5 to 1 and bodog had them at 9 to 1 so yah im sure this wasnt an upset

I meant Olympic gold, not an early round game against Japan.

Of course they were heavy favorites against Japan. Duh.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

I meant Olympic gold, not an early round game against Japan.

Of course they were heavy favorites against Japan. Duh.

And with the players they sent from previous tournaments that have won in this (lesser) age category they were tournament favorites , duh

 

[pixburgher66]

0-0 US v. Colombia about 30 minutes in. US with a lot of pressure.

 

[BOSSMANPC]

GOOOOOOAAAAAALLLLLL !!!!

 

[pixburgher66]

RAPINOE! She can score 'em too! Incredible passer, so they just told her to pass it to the back of the net

 

[BOSSMANPC]

GOAL !! Glad they got that one after that shitty play by that Col players shot to the face.


Edit: shit no goal

 

[Forty_Sixand2]

Abby just got Todd Bertuzzied!


Also, Alex Morgan is soooooooo hot. I love athletic girls. Screw those skinny model/actress chicks!

 

[pixburgher66]

That Colombian skank just threw an elbow at Wambach's head. Then the team continues play with a player squirming. The unwritten rule is you hit it out intentional you ungrateful jerks!

 

[Forty_Sixand2]

That Colombian skank just threw an elbow at Wambach's head. Then the team continues play with a player squirming. The unwritten rule is you hit it out intentional you ungrateful jerks!

Wait until you see the replay. It wa slike a pucnh!


That is what I was referring to above.

 

[pixburgher66]

Sick goal line D from Colombia. Wow.

 

[pixburgher66]

This NBC feed is terrible. And it's THEIR FEED. Choppy to the max. Just stopped working for stoppage time.

 

[pixburgher66]

Well, Flash crashed...that *may* be why.