OT: World Cup

[jstewismybastardson]

What's the deal with Boateng and Muntari getting sent home for Ghana? Probably favors the US - seems suspicious.

Boateng had used "vulgar verbal insults targeted at coach Kwesi Appiah" and said Muntari was guilty of an "unprovoked physical attack on an executive committee member".

but what isnt suspicious about Ghana at world cups? ie previous match fixing accusations

there was talk Ghana would not even play today until the Ghanaian football federation delivered 3 million dollars

On Wednesday, the national government sent in excess of $3m (£1.8m) in a chartered plane to Brazil to pay the squad following their threat to boycott their final group match against Portugal if they did not receive their money.

 

[sabresfaninthesouth]

Beckerman should start every game on a yellow anyhow for that hideous hair.

 

[evolver115]

Howard

 

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Deutschers wearing their SS uni's today

Is that Hummels or Rommel on the German squad?

 

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Bradley lucky not to receive a yellow there...

 

[Winged_Wheel88]

Howard

Never thought I would see the day a Pens fan would cheer on a Red W-, oh...nevermind.

 

[Winged_Wheel88]

Is that Hummels or Rommel on the German squad?

For the Erwin!

 

[Winged_Wheel88]

Alright...looking good for US so far. 0-0 after 45 and Portugal was up 1-0 last I heard.

Gotta go. U-S-A! U-S-A!

 

[sabresfaninthesouth]

Bradley lucky not to receive a yellow there...

Very. They only got the one as a team, probably should have been three more.

 

[Slimpikins]

Not a bad first half by any means. Germany had some chances but that is to be expected. I think the US needs to be careful not to be caught up too much (Johnson, Jones). Gonzalez has been solid so far, I hope playing on a yellow in the second half doesn't temper his play.

Now get some shots on goal in the second half.

 

[sabresfaninthesouth]

Weather seems to be benefiting the US so far. Several chances in that first half for Germany that don't connect because the ball isn't moving as quickly. Muller lost footing on a good chance too.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

there was talk Ghana would not even play today until the Ghanaian football federation delivered 3 million dollars

On Wednesday, the national government sent in excess of $3m (£1.8m) in a chartered plane to Brazil to pay the squad following their threat to boycott their final group match against Portugal if they did not receive their money.

it seemed like a good idea at the time i guess ???

John Boye, the Ghana player who logged the own goal, was photographed earlier today kissing his bonus money.

 

[sabresfaninthesouth]

Bradley looking awful again today.

 

[sabresfaninthesouth]

What a finish from Muller!

 

[Darkstone42]

Great first save by Howard, but no chance on the second.

 

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What a finish from Muller!

Howard with a great save, but it set up nice for Thomas and he hammered it home.

 

[Slimpikins]

Damn. Good first save by Howard and a better finish by Muller. Ghana has tied the other match. Pick it up US.

 

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I don't think Klinsmann liked how Davis gave up that corner kick, and now he gets subbed off.

 

[mall3013]

Bradley is friggin useless. Germany taking full control of this game now.

 

[sabresfaninthesouth]

Bedoya should be in the book now too. Stingy with the yellows in Uzbekistan apparently.