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World Cup: Netherlands v. Uruguay

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Posted on Tue Jul 06, 2010 at 11:16:17 AM EST
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On paper, Netherlands is the clear favorite. For that reason, I am picking Uruguay.

In the Tour de France, the cobbles punished. Andy Schleck, with the strong assistance of Fabian Cancellara, rode his way back into strong contention, gaining 1 minute, 9 seconds on Contador (he was 40 second behind coming in), who did well today. Schelck's brother Frank broke his collarbone and is out. Cadel Evans also was at the front and leads Contador as well. Lance Armstrong was 2 minutes, 8 seconds behind Schleck and Evans and about a minute behind Contador.

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    World Cup: Netherlands v. Uruguay | 41 comments (41 topical)

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    The Netherlands to win (none / 0) (#1)
    by Militarytracy on Tue Jul 06, 2010 at 11:27:20 AM EST
    To win it all.

    nein doch! :P (none / 0) (#2)
    by lilburro on Tue Jul 06, 2010 at 11:45:16 AM EST


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    We will have to see lilburro (none / 0) (#33)
    by Militarytracy on Tue Jul 06, 2010 at 03:24:54 PM EST
    if it is going to be Finn and Dieter swinging it out.

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    I don't know how (5.00 / 1) (#34)
    by lilburro on Tue Jul 06, 2010 at 03:27:05 PM EST
    I'm going to focus on Thursday afternoon...also I highly recommend the Guardian liveblog, they're so funny.

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    Nederland to win (none / 0) (#4)
    by brodie on Tue Jul 06, 2010 at 11:53:03 AM EST
    today.

    They'll field a stronger squad since Uruguay's scorer Suarez has been red-carded out of this game.

    Soccer Gods of Instant Karma also will need to account for Uruguay's (Suarez') handballing their way into this game.

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    The Futbol Gods... (none / 0) (#5)
    by kdog on Tue Jul 06, 2010 at 11:59:01 AM EST
    would only be in a smiting of Uraguay mood if the handball wasn't called...since it was called Uraguay is safe...now they can win one for Suarez for saving their World Cup...that was a uber-heads-up play he made to punch that ball out....like in American football when a defensive back interferes with a receiver about to score a sure touchdown.

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    Oh the ref called it (none / 0) (#8)
    by brodie on Tue Jul 06, 2010 at 12:18:17 PM EST
    alright, but this is one case where full application of the rules still doesn't quite right the injustice.  

    Thus the need for the Futbol Gods -- the Watchers, Elohim, whatever you want to call them -- to intervene at their earliest convenience to put the soccer world back in its proper balance.

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    Without Suarez you want them to win (none / 0) (#12)
    by Militarytracy on Tue Jul 06, 2010 at 12:30:50 PM EST
    one for Suarez?  Against the Dutch?  What have you been smoking?  Oh Yeah....duh :)

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    They've still got Forlan... (none / 0) (#17)
    by kdog on Tue Jul 06, 2010 at 01:19:22 PM EST
    and perhaps the Dutch are due for a letdown after the big win over Brazil...at least that's what I'm telling myself so we can get a Western Hemi champ:)

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    They don't look happy man (none / 0) (#18)
    by Militarytracy on Tue Jul 06, 2010 at 01:25:50 PM EST


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    Whew (none / 0) (#19)
    by Militarytracy on Tue Jul 06, 2010 at 01:26:51 PM EST
    And the Dutch are tone deaf....ouch

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    Instant Karma is very humbling :) (none / 0) (#10)
    by Militarytracy on Tue Jul 06, 2010 at 12:24:53 PM EST


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    IK probably a factor today (none / 0) (#39)
    by brodie on Tue Jul 06, 2010 at 03:54:31 PM EST
    against the Uruguayans, as I suspected.

    Also the better team prevailed.  Uruguay was only half the goal threat w/o Suarez.

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    Nice Pick (none / 0) (#3)
    by squeaky on Tue Jul 06, 2010 at 11:48:10 AM EST
    Go underdog!

    I don't really care (none / 0) (#7)
    by CST on Tue Jul 06, 2010 at 12:12:18 PM EST
    who wins today so long as Germany beats Spain.

    On the one hand, it would be awesome for Uruguay to make the finals.  On the other hand, a dutch-german matchup would be a pretty great game.

    I predict Germany wins it all.  After completely dismantling Argentina, not sure how anyone can really bet against them.  No pretty goals, they just beat all 11 players on the team and passed it into the net.

    Interesting watching (none / 0) (#9)
    by brodie on Tue Jul 06, 2010 at 12:23:48 PM EST
    the ESPN pundits last night -- all 3 of them said Spain would prevail over Deutschland tomorrow, most picking Espana to win it all.

    Didn't catch all their reasoning, but something to do with Germany being too young and inexperienced compared to Spain and not having faced a goal-deficit situation against a major soccer power in this tournament.  Spain is also seen by them as more talented overall and their team has been gradually elevating their game as the WC has proceeded.

    Not sure if I buy it.  So far, Germany has been the most impressive team.  Especially dangerous when they score first, and early.

    Gotta wait though to see who the Psychic Octopus picks ...

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    Uh-oh, looks bad for (none / 0) (#13)
    by brodie on Tue Jul 06, 2010 at 12:31:37 PM EST
    Germany tomorrow.

    Just checked on the Octopus -- he's selected Spain.

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    I'm seeing Germany (none / 0) (#15)
    by Militarytracy on Tue Jul 06, 2010 at 12:38:47 PM EST
    Yup, my magic eightball says most likely yes

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    Germany looks very strong (none / 0) (#22)
    by desmoinesdem on Tue Jul 06, 2010 at 02:13:24 PM EST
    On paper Spain should win, but if Germany plays like they played against England and Argentina, they could win the whole tournament.

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    Would you consider letting Spain win (none / 0) (#11)
    by Militarytracy on Tue Jul 06, 2010 at 12:28:30 PM EST
    if both teams promised you to beat Ronaldo to a pulp?  Or this a loyal to Germany thing? :)

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    nope, sorry (none / 0) (#14)
    by CST on Tue Jul 06, 2010 at 12:33:31 PM EST
    loyal to Germany and really really hate Spain - in my initial "rooting rankings" post I had Germany in second after team USA (just ahead of all the African teams) and Spain in dead last.  I hate Spain more than I hate Ronaldo.

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    Hating....it's so futbol (5.00 / 1) (#16)
    by Militarytracy on Tue Jul 06, 2010 at 12:39:40 PM EST


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    Netherlands goal (none / 0) (#20)
    by Militarytracy on Tue Jul 06, 2010 at 01:49:07 PM EST
    amazing shot

    The Russians used to make score (none / 0) (#21)
    by Militarytracy on Tue Jul 06, 2010 at 01:51:23 PM EST
    shots like that all the time.

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    what ever happened to Russian football? (none / 0) (#23)
    by desmoinesdem on Tue Jul 06, 2010 at 02:14:47 PM EST
    They used to be good at the sport, contenders for the European Cup at least. It seems like training facilities wouldn't be too expensive. When was the last time they qualified for the World Cup?

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    I'm sure they'll be back someday :) (none / 0) (#24)
    by Militarytracy on Tue Jul 06, 2010 at 02:17:58 PM EST
    Never say die.  Forlan just scored from way out there too.  Whenever he gets the ball now the Dutch look like orange bees surrounding him.  He's still dangerous :)  And he's cute and short

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    The 2012 Europe Games (none / 0) (#28)
    by christinep on Tue Jul 06, 2010 at 03:11:15 PM EST
    are being co-hosted by Poland and the Ukraine. It will be interesting to see Russia's competitiveness.

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    Yeah, that could get the juices flowing (none / 0) (#31)
    by Militarytracy on Tue Jul 06, 2010 at 03:17:11 PM EST


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    Great game, two cannon shots for goals. (none / 0) (#25)
    by magster on Tue Jul 06, 2010 at 02:52:22 PM EST
    Why didn't that Uruguayan who punted the Dutchman in the head with a bicycle kick get red carded?

    It wasn't intentional (5.00 / 1) (#27)
    by Militarytracy on Tue Jul 06, 2010 at 03:05:53 PM EST
    At least not that we can prove :) You would think Jeralyn would be more of a soccer fan :)

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    And just like that, game over (none / 0) (#29)
    by magster on Tue Jul 06, 2010 at 03:13:15 PM EST
    If I'm not mistaken, all 3 Dutch goals ricocheted off the side post barely past the outstretched hand of the Uruguayan goalie.  The precision is amazing.

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    I am in love with them (none / 0) (#30)
    by Militarytracy on Tue Jul 06, 2010 at 03:15:53 PM EST
    this cup.  I am biased I'm guessing at this point.  It does seem to me though that each player is individually fulfilling their potential and no DIVAs.  I'm so smitten.

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    Pfffft.......they were taking a nap though (none / 0) (#32)
    by Militarytracy on Tue Jul 06, 2010 at 03:21:27 PM EST
    and got scored on.  Did you see their coach?  Even if they win, they are getting an arse chewing!

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    I don't know why Forlan wasn't (none / 0) (#36)
    by Militarytracy on Tue Jul 06, 2010 at 03:36:47 PM EST
    carded on that bicycle kick.  I thought surely they had changed the rules on high kicks so I looked it up, but they haven't.  He simply wasn't called on it.  That's sort of B.S. in a huge way.  He dinged the hell out of that player.

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    Heh...maybe because Forlan didn't do it (none / 0) (#38)
    by Militarytracy on Tue Jul 06, 2010 at 03:52:58 PM EST
    I thought it was his kick but it was Martin Caceres and they are saying on the FIFA site that he did get a yellow card for that.

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    Is Diego Forlan really Steven Weber from ... (none / 0) (#26)
    by magster on Tue Jul 06, 2010 at 02:57:33 PM EST
    ... the hit tv show "Wings"?

    Diego Forlan

    Steven Weber

    Iran bans the mullet (none / 0) (#35)
    by CST on Tue Jul 06, 2010 at 03:36:31 PM EST
    Along with other "western" hair styles.  Link

    guess they aren't real big fans of "soccer hair"

    Wow. Kinda (none / 0) (#37)
    by brodie on Tue Jul 06, 2010 at 03:51:44 PM EST
    scary.

    And some folks (well, a lotta conservatives and libertarians) complain about the Nanny State we supposedly have over here, where there's been a crackdown on public smoking and motorcyclists have to wear helmets.  

    Imagine only being allowed one or two State Approved Hairstyles.

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    I'm with Iran on the mullet (none / 0) (#41)
    by magster on Tue Jul 06, 2010 at 07:23:21 PM EST


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    BTD: I beg you to pick (none / 0) (#40)
    by Andy08 on Tue Jul 06, 2010 at 04:41:51 PM EST
    Germany for tomorrow's game; please....  

    Are you related to Mick Jagger ? ;-)

    Cheers.

    Rachel Maddow is doing (none / 0) (#42)
    by Militarytracy on Tue Jul 06, 2010 at 10:28:18 PM EST
    an excellent show from Afghanistan.  Ben Hodges is clueless on how to talk to liberal journalists though :)  He was explaining to her how the police used to bribe everyone for safe passage in Kandahar and how soldiers have taken over their duties temporarily to end the bribe network and to encourage more equality among people and safety.  You shouldn't have to pay for safety after all :)  Then he goes off on telling her that it has been this way since the silk caravans.  My husband is talking to the television :)  Back out General, back out of your line of thinking here and just shut up....she's going to bury you where you are going with this :)

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