The World Cup 2014 Thread

[Peikko 1,575]

Holland should do better the next game, they almost scored at least 5 times in the match against Costa Rica - they can't possibly have so many near misses and not get at least one goal next time. What was all the brouhaha about the Dutch goalie? Both goalies tried the same tactic, the Dutch guy was better at it

[spookyturtle 9,465]

I liked the Colombian performance this World Cup up until they got totally brutal during the last 10-15 minutes of the match against Brazil. That was dirty and uncalled for. W_T_F did they have to injure Neymar for so seriously? It's a real shame - a shame that will help Germany tomorrow but I'd rather see Neymar on the field. Silva deserved his second yellow card - pure stupidity on his part and he's justly off the field tomorrow.

But nothing in this match beat Lahm pulling a Sean Garnier on Algeria's Brahimi during the Germany - Algeria match.

Lahm:

Garnier - see at 2:40.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJP2vQIUCJk

Yep, Silva was stupid for that yellow card. It did nothing but hurt the team. I can't believe no foul on the hit on Neymar. The Colombian player had both hands on Neymar's neck/shoulder area and he kneed him in the back. The knee looked intentional, but who knows? The whole move was illegal anyway, he should have been tossed out.

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Yep, Silva was stupid for that yellow card. It did nothing but hurt the team. I can't believe no foul on the hit on Neymar. The Colombian player had both hands on Neymar's neck/shoulder area and he kneed him in the back. The knee looked intentional, but who knows? The whole move was illegal anyway, he should have been tossed out.

FWIW, I will root for Brazil on Saturday when they play against Argentina.

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Off we go. We Germans have what Brazil lacks - support from space.

Alexander Gerst @Astro_Alex

#ISS crew wird heute nach Exerimenten zum Weltraumfeierabend live #BRAGER schauen. Drücke dem @DFB_Team die Daumen! pic.twitter.com/tvo9fid7ta

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Mueller!!!! First goal is in!

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Klose - 2:0. Yipppeee!

Sorry - my bad. Kroos. Now 3:0.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

omfg 3-0. Embarrassing

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

4:0 - Kroos did it again.

[OnMyWayID 1,489]

Germany needs to pull back a tad.. at 4-0 the riots start...

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

omfg 4! I feel bad for them!

[Boiler 45,314]

I was not expecting it to be this one sided.

FIVE

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

it makes me embarrassed to my very core Being embarrassed for someone else is worse than being embarrassed for yourself.

I do hope they get it together and push through and maybe get a few goals, just for good sportsmanship.

Edited July 8, 2014 by Harpa Timsah

[BOS_LHR 829]

I do feel bad, the cameras keep zooming in on weeping Brazilians!

[OnMyWayID 1,489]

I've been watching on Univision.. The poor guy that yells "Goooooooooooooooooooooooooal!" is getting a sore throat.

Edit: My wife would like to throw out a personal thank you to all Germans for avenging her country..

Edited July 8, 2014 by OnMyWayID

[Operator 1,927]

FIFA officials are on the phone with Little League USA getting the full story on the "Mercy Rule".