I don't follow closely, isn't there a goal differential tie breaker involved or something in that match.
I overheard bits and pieces of a conversation the Portuguese soccer head store owner was having this morning. with a customer.
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jjgold
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07-20-05
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#4
CR always fights despite the lack of talent
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Tanko
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09-19-09
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#5
Originally posted by stevenash
I don't follow closely, isn't there a goal differential tie breaker involved or something in that match.
I overheard bits and pieces of a conversation the Portuguese soccer head store owner was having this morning. with a customer.
If Costa Rica beats US by more than 5 goals tonight, they will automatically qualify for the World Cup. If they do not, they will play in a playoff match in June against New Zealand in June with the winner of that game going to the World cup. If Costa Rica does somehow pull off a 6 goal differential win, most likely the US (although it could be Mexico if they lose tonight) will play New Zealand in June.
I can't see the US losing by 6 goals tonight. So they are likely in the World Cup even with a loss.
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jjgold
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#6
Tanko thank you
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ChuckyTheGoat
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04-04-11
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#7
Originally posted by jjgold
Tanko thank you
Tanko called it, JJ. Very tough game to call.
Might feel like a "dead rubber." Close to no motivation b/c teams are (almost) locked into their positions.
Where's the fuckin power box, Carol?
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thetrinity
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01-25-11
22430
#8
I remember back in the day I made a huge bet on Costa Rica to beat USA on my birthday and they scored like 30 seconds into the game. Costa Rica is actually closer to Mexico on goal difference, but Mexico would have to lose at home to El Salvador for them to have any shot there. Costa Rica can’t fall out of the playoff spot though either, so they really have nothing to lose
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pavyracer
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04-12-07
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#9
No they can't beat the US. The US is the superior team and they will beat them tonight.
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thetrinity
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01-25-11
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#10
The draw will be Friday even though some playoff spots aren’t going to be decided until June. Would be more excited for the World Cup if it was in summer. Going to suck being right in the middle of football. No one is making their debut this time except Qatar and wales will be if they win their playoff in June. You will know the seeds tomorrow. The teams not in yet are 4 seeds and Qatar is a 1 seed. Canada is a likely 4 seed FWIW
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pavyracer
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04-12-07
82839
#11
Originally posted by thetrinity
The draw will be Friday even though some playoff spots aren’t going to be decided until June. Would be more excited for the World Cup if it was in summer. Going to suck being right in the middle of football. No one is making their debut this time except Qatar and wales will be if they win their playoff in June.
I don't think football viewing will be affected. It's played at that time between end of season and bowl games. The only thing on will be NFL on Sundays. You can watch soccer the other 6 days. And the hours will be either morning or early afternoon US time.
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flyingillini
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12-06-06
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#12
SSLP will be there with his spiderman mask again, just like he was on espn.com years ago.
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unde0087
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#13
Costa Rica was balls deep needing goals here. Not a surprise. Although USA should have lead early. Goal differential meant nothing to them.
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Housemoney
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09-17-09
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#14
Originally posted by flyingillini
SSLP will be there with his spiderman mask again, just like he was on espn.com years ago.
Those were the days. Back when Brady was with the Pats and hammering them 1st half, game, and second half. In game threads were fun.
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Thrilla
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03-10-15
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flyingillini
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12-06-06
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#16
Originally posted by Housemoney
Those were the days. Back when Brady was with the Pats and hammering them 1st half, game, and second half. In game threads were fun.
SSLP was the happiest I had ever seen him. He was so proud to come to SBR to show he was on espn.com. That night wagerchief Shawn was also celebrating the Costa Rica under 1st half bet, he nailed it for $9,500. God Bless Shawn and SSLP
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Enkhbat
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04-18-11
3145
#17
good call, team USA knew they just had to not get blown out and did their job.
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slayer14
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08-12-13
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#18
Did you guys get slightly emotional over USA not qualifying for world cup
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thetrinity
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01-25-11
22430
#19
Originally posted by pavyracer
I don't think football viewing will be affected. It's played at that time between end of season and bowl games. The only thing on will be NFL on Sundays. You can watch soccer the other 6 days. And the hours will be either morning or early afternoon US time.
It starts Monday November 21. The last game of the day should start at 2pm east was what I saw. The final is on the Sunday before Christmas not sure of the time though. I would rather have it in the summer. There won’t be much on during those months.
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thetrinity
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01-25-11
22430
#20
Not sure these seeds matter that much but USA can’t play any else seeded second, canada, or the costa rica/New Zealand winner. Mexico was actually the top number 2 seed. Germany and Netherlands are 2 seeds. Top seeds are Qatar, Brazil, Argentina, Belgium, England, france, Portugal, and Spain
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Enkhbat
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04-18-11
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#21
Ridiculous Germany is way better than Portugal.
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thetrinity
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01-25-11
22430
#22
Mexico being a 1 seed would have been the worst. They suck. Portugal ain’t good either. Canada is way better than most of the teams ahead of them
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Thrilla
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03-10-15
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#23
Originally posted by slayer14
Did you guys get slightly emotional over USA not qualifying for world cup
What the hell is this guy talking about? Wtf
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Thrilla
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03-10-15
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#24
Yeah we did Slayer and now we have nothing to live for. Life ruined
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pavyracer
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04-12-07
82839
#25
Originally posted by Thrilla
What the hell is this guy talking about? Wtf
He is off his medication for quite some time. Have you seen the threads that he starts?
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KnuckleHeadz
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12-11-19
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#26
Originally posted by pavyracer
No they can't beat the US. The US is the superior team and they will beat them tonight.