Well it only took a second before fans of the US soccer team felt a twinge of pain today. Once we found out that were were playing England in the first match of the World Cup group play the plan became who else might we have a chance against in the group.
But there was huge commentary across the world. Well likely not about the US or our chances to win (though 66-1 is the best odds I ever recall for a World Cup), but about all the various match-ups. One thing I noticed was how British sports commentators were reacting to the news (I don't pay attention to American sportscasters when it comes to soccer).
It seems that Team USA is giving some in England a pause, if only momentarily. Which might be the 2nd best result that could have happened. The best of course being an overly confident boasting - which there is still time for.
There just isn't anything better than hearing anyone consider the American futbol team and use terms like tough and out-muscling. It's not as good as over-powering and strategic, but I take what I can get.
But is this fear they are speaking of, or just a low scoring match?
(Video contains the pre-group odds as well as commentary and dates of play times)
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ReplyDeleteKurki
I´d like to see British asses being kicked by Americans....again.
That would be nice
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ReplyDeleteparkman35
I'm a massive USA supporter but this isn't 1950, and in recent times we haven't done shit against England. The best I see is a draw....
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ReplyDeletekylepsmithy5
oh my god algeria, slovenia and usa easiest group ever
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ReplyDeletepritch9598
usa will be put to the sword by england
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ReplyDeletethejimrachal
I pray that is what England is thinking, I have no doubt that England has the best team in the group but the belief that USA is "shit" is what will get them in trouble. There is a small handfull of teams that I would overlook in this world cup, and USA is not one of them.
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ReplyDeletexXCoDxSnIpErXx
guys you have no chance england will murder you. but i hope you guys do well =] go england and usa! =p
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ReplyDeletePCgame4life
Wheel shit em 6 - 0 i just hope USA don't turn up with helmets and body armor on. Were playing Football not Eggball.
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ReplyDeleteStardarkMusic
group A- France
group B- Argentina
group C- England
group D- Germany
group E-Japan
group F- Itay
group G- brazil/portugal
group H- Spain
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ReplyDeletewalterbritley
England will most likely win but you never know. I think the odds back in 1950 were like 100 to 1. You just never know whats going to happen. If we do end up winning ill be the first to come quote comments and laugh in the egostistical brits faces.
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ReplyDeletelizam313
well we know 4 definate england will get through the group stages bt i think usa might av a chance bt algeria n solvenia will fail n do shit i know tht 4 a fact
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ReplyDeleteR3D00d,
Easy victory to England.
I hope Landon Donovan breaks his leg attempting to shoot.
Immature? Very.
Who cares.
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ReplyDeleteLeonJC123
Dont underestimate those yanks, they can play, obviously no way near on par with England but football is a funny old game as we know, anything can happen especially at international level, take the Norn Iron game for example.
Oh and you americans need stop saying the 'Brits' your playing fucking England you tits not scotland, wales or N.I but ENGLAND.