Who's watching it? The US played well against Portugal, and pulled out a much needed win. The Korea match wasn't as good, but it was full of brilliant play by goalkeeper Brad Freidel. Tell me somebody else is actually watching...

U.S.? Portugal? Korea? I thought the Red Wings and some other team were playing for the World Cup. Is the other team some group of cross-bred Portugese-Korean super-athletes?

dont worry damon. i'm indulging in a little soccer in memory of freshman year.

basketball's the only sport worth watching on television.

I watch the US games, the England games. I haven't seen any others. Being that I never played soccer, I don't understand me watching at all, but it does get interesting. My friend who plays for MTSU was cursing at the TV last night when Korea scored their cheap ass header.

I played soccer for about a dozen years so I still like to watch it when I can, especially on the World Cup level. It's been hard to keep up with, with the odd times the games have come on.

 That would be the Stanley Cup... i do hope that you're kidding



yeah, i was rather disappointed as well, although i had to be careful not to wake up my entire family...





(Edited by damon at 4:42 pm on June 10, 2002)

I am now, too, watching the World Cup. Your love of it, damon, surpasses mine by far, considering you wake up at 5 am just to watch it. That's dedication. But, now, thanks to you, I am afraid that I have become hooked to soccer again.

well, i'm glad that i'm rubbing off on you.

by the way, i'll throw in playing time with the ghetto kitties twice a week... come on, you can't reject this offer...

Hmmm...No, I can't give in. I have made my claims, and you must abide by them for me to even consider the offer. If you can't come to agreement with me, I have to revert to my own plan. At least then there could be slumber parties.

I wanna go to a slumber party. Some one should have one and invite everyone. My house is small, so I can't.

Jenny and I could host one, but we live 5 hours away. Maybe the Features could play here, and then everyone could stay here with us. We could order pizza after the show, and stay up all night. Maybe we could do each other's hair too, or even paint each other's nails and gossip about the other kids in school.

If I could talk my mom into letting me go, I'd be all for it, but I probably can't.

For real Stephanie, you need to do my hair. I can't do it on my own.

JAD, that's too bad.

Yea, that's the same reason I haven't seen he Features yet.

damn you, you've ruined my world cup topic!! slumber parties?

Don't worry. You're invited too. Ok, fine. Just to make you happy, damnit:
Is anyone watching the France/Denmark game?
Happy?

When is it?

2:25 am I believe.

(Edited by StephanieW at 10:10 pm on June 10, 2002)

Then, no.

i'm definitely watching. france needs a two goal win to advance...

I actually would, but that's not a good time for me. I'll be to busy sleeping. But, I hope the team that the majority of the people are rooting for wins.

JAD, I believe that this has been a topic a couple of months ago, but there are a few insomniacs on here. I am one, of course, since some of my posts are put up anywhere from 2am-4am. A couple were even at 5 am. My body's timing is way off when it comes to bedtime.
Anyway, damon, keep me updated on that game. I have to force myself to sleep tonight, since I have to get up at 5 am. Oh well.

I'm quite certain that StephanieW is a vampire. Also, I'm angry at her because she has more posts than I do.

OK. I don't have more posts than you do. You're still ahead. Anyway, I have said my bit for tonight I believe. And, are you saying that I am a bloodsucker? Don't listen to him, JAD, it's not the truth.

Good thing you told me. I was heading for a wooden steak before you said that.

yes, that's better. i'll watch it for you, so you can get up in the morning for work...

Defending champions France are now eliminated... On can only hope that the greasy Argentines and Italians will fall as well...

this story gives great insight... villagers fighting over which team's flag to hoist over a coconut tree...

http://worldcup.espnsoccernet.com/story?id...=216002&lang=us

(Edited by damon at 2:47 pm on June 11, 2002)

Damon - I like your signature.  'Bonehead's Bank Holiday' is a really underrated song.  Like I've said, when we look back in ten years at the wonder that is/was Oasis' career, it will be plain to see that it was all downhill after Guigsy and Bonehead got kicked out.  Did you ever hear the taped argument between Liam and Noel?  I think it, like went in the pop charts in the UK...hilarious stuff.

By the way, did you get tickets to Oasis' Aug. 5 show in Atlanta?  When I try to get tickets, it says that tickets are not available at this time.  It doesn't say they've sold out, and I know they've gone on sale...I really want to go to that show.

thanks, i agree that is an underrated song. i haven't tried to get tickets this year, because they aren't playing any shows close to where i live. if i were at school right now, i'd definitely be at the atlanta show. i think it's sold out.

by the way, the argument is called wibbling rivalry

Thanks for making fun of my misfortunes. And thanks for watching for me. You will have to again tonight, since I have to get up for work again tomorrow.

yeah, anytime

despite a shocking loss to poland today, the US managed to advance after Portugal blew their match against South Korea- losing 1-0 down two men for much of the second half. Poor officiating could easily be cited in both games, but all that really matters is that we advanced.

Jeff Agoos is an old man.

Is he the old man that was skating around holding up the World Cup on TV last night? I saw that on SportsCenter. He's retiring or something.

haha. that was actually scotty bowman, coach of the detroit red wings. the cup that he was holding was actually the stanley cup...


jeff agoos is the dumb american back who gave up the goal to south korea and scored an own goal against portugal.


(Edited by damon at 8:40 pm on June 14, 2002)

Alright, I have chosen to post in damon's absence this week. So, the U.S. won over Mexico with a score of 2-0. Let me note that this places them into the quarterfinals, and this is the best the US has done in soccer since 1930. Yay for McBride and Donovan!

Next up, Germany. That would be an awesome upset.

7:30 am on Friday. That's when the match is. I hope the US pulls this one off. I would love for us to beat the Germans. Yes, deevol, it would be an excellent upset.

the germans are superior. there will be no upset.

All hail our new Aryan masters!

If Italy lost today then Germany can lose too. Is that 7:30 eastern?

It's at 7:30 EDT. And, yes, the US can win this one...I have faith.

good girl. i've taught you well...

germany has the clear size advantage, however, an upset is still possible.

Ok. I'm confused. Where are you? I thought you were at the beach??

What channel is it on?

should be espn, maybe the deuce. I can watch the first half, then i go to work. There couldn't possibly be a radio broadcast could there?

I watch it on ESPN2. I will check into the radio broadcast.

Well hell. The US lost to Germany with a score of 0-1. But, this has been a GREAT showing by the Americans in the World Cup. Just thought I would let you all know..

she speaks the truth...

this had been a memorable cup, in that a number of underdogs managed to fight their ways out from the scrum of usual contenders. The US, South Korea, Senegal-- put out an amazing effort, and with a little luck, managed to get to the quarter finals.

Sadly, our own US squad was put down by a good German team. In our defense, the Germans benefitted from a few sketchy calls, including a handball on the goal line, which helped lift them to shady victory.

The biggest surprise of the tournament has been team from co-host South Korea, who was previously winless in World Cup play. This time around, they have managed to beat such quality sides as Italy, Portugal, Spain, the US- possibly the hardest road of any team in the semifinals. Many experts attribute their stunning success to their excellent fitness. It probably doesn't hurt that they are at home, and the calls seem to go their way.

in my opinion, this world cup has been bittersweet, as many of the traditional powers have been ousted. As nice as it has been seeing new faces in the mix, I had hopes for such teams as England and Sweden to go farther than they did...

I hate Brazil. I hate Ronaldo. I hate Rivaldo. I hate Ronaldihno.

Germany was screwed with Michael Ballack on the bench. I don't expect you all to know what I'm talking about.

I knew that you would end up watching that. I was passed out. You will have to give me a recap.

damon, i know what you're talking about. they got screwed. it makes me mad to have that stupid rule about consecutive yellow cards. especially with the poor refereeing in this tournament. i wish they could just get 2 in one game, not any 2 yellows! it's so ridiculous. he would've saved their butts. (ballack) he's great. anyway, it's over. too bad. next time, usa wins = )

HAHAHAHAHAHAH! I AM SOOOO HAPPY! BRASIL definitely deserves the world cup. they are the BEST soccer team in the world, and this just proves it.

LONGO VIVE BRASIL!!!!

it's comforting that there are other people out there that know what's going on. Ballack really would have made a big difference. I also wonder why Christian Ziege and Bierhoff didn't play- well, I guess Bierhoff did at the end.

Finally, Ronaldihno was easily the ugliest man in the entire tournament. Ronaldo and his stupid haircut are a close second.