[WC2010] Round of 16 - United States vs. Ghana (Match 50)

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Who will win game 50?  

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  1. 1. United States or Ghana?

  2. 2. How many goals will The United States score?

  3. 3. How many goals will Ghana score?


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Grand Master

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This is kind of to be expected. The United States (at least the men) suck at soccer. If you can't pull out a win against Ghana we really have no business even being in the World Cup to begin with. As an American I can honestly say that we just don't care.

As for Germany Vs England: 1-0 (the only thing worse than the US, is a team with talent who can't play together as a team)

Without trying to sound too smarmy I really think that with statements like the above, you don't know what you are talking about! I actually think that the US side are a well coached outfit who never give up! They definitely punch above their weight and all sides that they play against respect them! The Americans have over a very short time, (in world footballing hierarchy) compared to countries who have been playing the game at an international level for far longer, started to catch up pretty fast!

England remain England, this is a debate that could rage on for years, so I will not get into that! They are like the Dutch who flatter to deceive!

No. It is simply the truth. Outside of South America and Europe there is very little talent in soccer. Either team would have been destroyed by Uruguay. Ghana will now get this privilege.

With this I also do not agree, Uruguay could conceivably lose to Korea Republic and there is no reason why Ghana cannot beat one of these sides. Why is Uruguay suddenly this "top" side from South America that will destroy Ghana? Diego Forl?n?? So yes they've held the World Cup, winners in 1930 and 1950! This world cup has delivered a few shocks so far and I don't think that it will end now! I still expect a few more!

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mounty

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africa didn't invent the game either and doesn't really take pride in being the king of the soccer world.

Every country takes pride in their national sporting teams, there's nothing wrong with expecting their best performance. Britain is not the only country to take it seriously, the French team have already had to explain themselves before a government tribunal. Yes football may have its roots here, but the modern game has global participation and no one here expects England to win simply because the game originated from here.

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azure.sapphire

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Without trying to sound too smarmy I really think that with statements like the above, you don't know what you are talking about! I actually think that the US side are a well coached outfit who never give up! They definitely punch above their weight and all sides that they play against respect them! The Americans have over a very short time, (in world footballing hierarchy) compared to countries who have been playing the game at an international level for far longer, started to catch up pretty fast!

With this I also do not agree, Uruguay could conceivably lose to Korea Republic and there is no reason why Ghana cannot beat one of these sides. Why is Uruguay suddenly this "top" side from South America that will destroy Ghana? Diego Forlán?? So yes they've held the World Cup, winners in 1930 and 1950! This world cup has delivered a few shocks so far and I don't think that it will end now! I still expect a few more!

The United States is a good team for about a half (sometimes less). This has been a trend. If they would have played a consistent game, and were capable of finishing plays they would have won over Ghana. They fell short. I don't feel that most of the world respects the United States in this game. I think that is simply talk.

Uruguay is not the top of South America... they are the worst (of the remaining). I am simply stating that Ghana has no real chance. Sure, they could win. Hell, given enough matches there is a probability that the United States could beat Brazil, Argentina or Germany. It, however, is a very low one. How many World Cups have teams from Africa won? Have any even finished 4th? (You can insert North America and Asia in here as well). Korea, Turkey, the USSR and the States if you go all the way back to the 1st Cup.

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mattmatik

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Worked last night and tonight so had to DVR it. Geez, the whole giving up goals within the first 10 minutes is getting old. And Clark is horrible. Nothing wrong with starting Buddle or Edu, those guys have proven they can get the job done. We have an athletic team that is quick, it's a shame we can't come out with better defensive effort instead of playing on our heels all the damn time.

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