Argote Share Posted June 12, 2010 England vs USA... I think no game thread will be more popular on neowin until the semis or something... hehe Link to post Share on other sites
sn00pie Share Posted June 12, 2010 The US did draw. However, I wouldn't go as far as saying they played really well or anything. It was more so that England didn't have a particularly good game. Anyhow, looks like the US will be good enough to make it pass the other teams in the group. Link to post Share on other sites
Valerus Share Posted June 12, 2010 We looked really sloppy in the midfield today, and I was surprised to even get a draw. I was thrilled though. Rooney looked invisible today, I was surprised. Onyewu did a good job and props to Howard for being freaking solid. Link to post Share on other sites
Richteralan Share Posted June 13, 2010 technically USA didn't draw the game. USA never goaled. got lucky with Green's butterhands. But very well played nevertheless. Link to post Share on other sites
mounty Share Posted June 13, 2010 It was always going to be a tough match for both sides, and this claim that the US doesn't rate in Associate Football hasn't been true for some while now - remember the Conf Cup final last year? Consider that quite a few of the US squad play for clubs in the UK and would be familiar with who they're up against. Both teams played OK for an opening match, with one school boy error from Green. Link to post Share on other sites
sundayx Veteran Share Posted June 13, 2010 I think that whilst everyone's blaming Green for the mistake, it's their inability to score more goals... Link to post Share on other sites
qdave Share Posted June 13, 2010 Rooney looked invisible today, I was surprised. Onyewu did a good job and props to Howard for being freaking solid. Usa put too much defence on him..during the mid second half, he became much more active. Link to post Share on other sites
Damo R. Veteran Share Posted June 13, 2010 if it means anything the draw will make England improve the last 2 games because they have to! Link to post Share on other sites
Astra.Xtreme Share Posted June 13, 2010 If anything, this might increase the chances of both teams advancing as neither has to go into game 2 with zero points. Just a thought. Link to post Share on other sites
Alladaskill17 Author Share Posted June 13, 2010 If anything, this might increase the chances of both teams advancing as neither has to go into game 2 with zero points. Just a thought. Yes, I honestly see both England and the US going 2-0-1 in group stages. Link to post Share on other sites
deuz Share Posted June 13, 2010 not surprised, even though USA didn't play the greatest, they tried very hard and put it all out there, jumping at every ball where as england...i think their team was stuck at the hotel or something.... intersting how this group will turn out. Link to post Share on other sites
Alladaskill17 Author Share Posted June 13, 2010 Ha! Seeing that face on tv was awesome! They just kept the camera on Beckham and he just kept his eye on Green. :rofl: Link to post Share on other sites
Brony Share Posted June 13, 2010 seemed quite bad that a big high budget team like england cant win against a team thats still learning the game! Indeed. Link to post Share on other sites
kev64 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Looks like Beckham will get to kick some balls after all. Link to post Share on other sites
Alladaskill17 Author Share Posted June 13, 2010 We all know what Rooney is thinking: If only we had a keeper of your ability, Tim, you are a worthy adversary unlike BUTTERFINGERS ACROSS THE PITCH :laugh: USA USA USA! 2 Share Link to post Share on other sites
Mathachew Veteran Share Posted June 13, 2010 I was surprised England didn't score more seeing as how they kept spreading USA's defense around. On the other end, it seemed like USA had nowhere to go with as "packed" as the area was in comparison. Link to post Share on other sites
Pikey Share Posted June 13, 2010 I think that whilst everyone's blaming Green for the mistake, it's their inability to score more goals... Spot on!! .. at least now the traditional 'banana-skin' of an opening game is out the way , we can get down to business! Link to post Share on other sites
Jimmy0 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Hope you're watching this ... no where close to that score :l I know... typical England! Whilst I agree that Green is an absolute plonker, England should really be putting away the chances we get, and creating far more than we did. It all kicked off down the pub I was in, an American bloke went up to a bunch of England fans when they scored and starting shouting at them, so some massive bald guy just stepped through the crowd and floored him :laugh: needless to say his American chums soon pulled him off the floor and scampered off! Link to post Share on other sites
christophulus Share Posted June 13, 2010 Anyone want to see the goal in glorious ITV HD? :angry: Hopefully he doesn't drop Green, he messed up but it's a slippery slope if you're going to dump your goalkeeper after the first match. What happens when James or Hart make a mistake - surely they'd have to go too? And that doesn't solve the real problem of the fact we can't finish our chances. Oh well, first game out of the way. Fingers crossed for an improvement next time around. Link to post Share on other sites
c3ntury Share Posted June 13, 2010 It's not like you can watch Scotland is it? :p LOL. Link to post Share on other sites
Antaris Veteran Share Posted June 13, 2010 I thought Green actually did quite well, and it was only a slip up that the ball went in anyway, not exactly blame worthy. His awesome save later on more than made up for it... Link to post Share on other sites
chicken-royal Share Posted June 13, 2010 Anyone want to see the goal in glorious ITV HD? :angry: *snipped* Yes. :angry: Most of the rest of the match was in SD too. :( Link to post Share on other sites
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