USA vs. GHANA - Round of 16

[resistanze]

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Preview
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/world-cup/columns/story/_/id/5324115/ce/us/us-ghana-preview&cc=3888?ver=global
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PRETORIA, South Africa -- So what do you do for a World Cup encore if you're the United States?

Equaling the deepest tournament run ever in the modern era while paying back a Ghana side that knocked the Americans out in 2006? That wouldn't be a bad place to start.

The U.S. will face the Black Stars in a round of 16 match Saturday in Rustenburg. Emerging victorious will require the Americans to set aside Wednesday's epic victory over Algeria. Given the immense effort put forth both physically and mentally, that will take some doing. The key is to resist the urge to become satisfied with what has been accomplished so far.

"I will enjoy this more than I enjoy most goals," Landon Donovan said of his game winner against the Desert Foxes. "But I've already got my head wrapped around Saturday and the reality of what that is and the opportunity that [it] presents."

It's likely that a quick viewing of Ghana's World Cup performances will also jolt the team back to reality. The Black Stars have a physically powerful team that has been very tough to break down. What has made them unique among African sides is their ability to grind out results, a trait made even more impressive given that their Group D opponents included Germany and Serbia.

Ghana's success is based on a defense that has conceded just two goals in the tournament, with central defender John Mensah proving to be the brains that has kept the back line together. His play has been augmented by holding midfielders Kevin-Prince Boateng and Anthony Annan, who have formed an effective bulwark in front of the back four. Boateng has provided the brawn, which has eased the sting of losing star midfielder Michael Essien to injury just before the tournament. Annan is the deep lying distributor tasked with linking defense to attack.

Yet as imposing as the Black Stars have been defensively, they've struggled mightily on offense, and it was nearly their undoing in the first round. While exhibiting some impressive approach work from the likes of Andre Ayew and Prince Tagoe, Ghana hasn't exhibited much composure in front of goal. Attacking midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah has yet to hit top gear, and striker Asamoah Gyan has been unable to take advantage of the service provided by Ayew and Tagoe.

The fact that both of Ghana's goals in the group stage came via the penalty spot speaks to the team's inability to convert on a consistent basis. The first one came from an inexplicable handball when Serbia's Zdravko Kuzmanovic decided to play catch in the penalty box.

U.S. defender Carlos Bocanegra plays with Gyan on French side Rennes and remains wary of his club teammate and the entire Ghana team. "You never count a team out, even when they're not able to score goals," Bocanegra said. "[Gyan] is an athletic player. He's got a great leap, and he's really good in the air. He's powerful and fast; he spearheads their attack for them."

It's possible that the crowd support the Black Stars can expect to receive in Rustenburg will be the antidote to their goal-scoring woes. Barring a miracle from the Ivory Coast on Friday, the Black Stars will be the only African country to reach the second round, and they should have the entire continent behind them on Saturday.

Of greater concern for the U.S. will be finding ways to impose its will on Ghana. This will likely come down to the battle in midfield, where Michael Bradley and Maurice Edu will look to gain the upper hand on Boateng and Annan. Bradley has enjoyed a breakout tournament. His ability to join the attack while also feeding the likes of Clint Dempsey and Donovan will play a significant role Saturday.

Another key matchup will be Jozy Altidore against Ghana's other center back, Jonathan Mensah. The 19-year-old Ghanaian oozes talent but has been mistake-prone. The way Altidore has been using his power and strength to run at defenders could cause the Black Stars all sorts of problems.

While Altidore has always been aggressive, manager Bob Bradley has encouraged him to run at defenders more often.

"[Bradley] showed me tape of the good things that I did and one of them was running at people, creating chances for others," Altidore said. "He said I didn't get on the half-turn enough and get my head up and look for passes and beat guys. He told me to do that more and be a little more of a playmaker."

That plan worked to perfection against Algeria in the final moments, as Altidore delivered the pass to Clint Dempsey that eventually led to Donovan's goal. Repeating that approach will help the U.S. defeat Ghana and scale the heights of its quarterfinal run in 2002.

Not a bad encore, indeed.

[Texas Chili Dog]

We ain't Ghana mess around. http://www.runemasterstudios.com/graemlins/images/usa.gif

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Remember to post links when you get an article from somewhere else.

Here's the OP's link

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/world-cup/columns/story/_/id/5324115/ce/us/us-ghana-preview&cc=3888?ver=global

[Texas_Ranger]

Go Ghana!

[MannyIsGod]

Oh its onnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[xellos88330]

Usa! Usa! Usa!

[resistanze]

Remember to post links when you get an article from somewhere else.

Here's the OP's link

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/world-cup/columns/story/_/id/5324115/ce/us/us-ghana-preview&cc=3888?ver=global

Whoops thanks, thought I had added it on the top.

[resistanze]

I have about 5 hours to get some work done before I plop myself in front of the flat scren with a few beers. I WILL be blogging and talking mad shit the whole game.

[MannyIsGod]

Gonna head out to Freetail within the hour. Gonna get my drink on early with some of my boys.

[LoneStarState'sPride]

U!
S!
A!

[Bukefal]

They will win this. Should be a entertaining game. I love seeing them play. Gotta love USA's motivation, effort and fighting spirit!

:clap :toast

[Spurologist]

It's a win-win for me no matter who wins....but USA will take it 2-1

[DPG21920]

This is going to be an incredibly tough game; I can't wait.

Manny and others, did you see this:

http://g.sports.yahoo.com/soccer/world-cup/news/student-s-video-tribute-to-donovan-a-hit--fbintl_ro-videodonovan062510.html

[resistanze]

This is going to be an incredibly tough game; I can't wait.

Manny and others, did you see this:

http://g.sports.yahoo.com/soccer/world-cup/news/student-s-video-tribute-to-donovan-a-hit--fbintl_ro-videodonovan062510.html

I believe it was posted in this thread as well:

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=157264

[DPG21920]

^ Nice. Didn't see it. I am nervous about this game.

[resistanze]

A change of tactics (and personnel) is needed for Ghana to have a chance in this one. However their coach has said he's content with playing with only up front and trying to win with defense, or penalties if necessary. I don't think Ghana has scored more than a goal a game since he took over.

[DPG21920]

USA's defense has been shaky at best. Ghana is young and fast and create opportunities. USA has to defend very well this game. USA should get some good chances and hopefully they put some away.

I hope they have enough gas.

[JoeChalupa]

I feel it.......the US is Ghana take this!!

[MannyIsGod]

Freetail is packed!!!!! We've already thrown down some pitchers and a pizza but the place is pretty much full and the anticipation is amazing.

Gonna be epic!

Go USA!

[scott]

MANNY IS IN THE HOUSE!!! I'll be perched atop the brewhouse to watch this one. Insane atmosphere - GO USA!

[MannyIsGod]

LOL

Scott waiving the banner getting the crowd up in arms!!!!

Its nuts here.

Freetail is the place to be.

[resistanze]

Have fun fellas! You'll have shoulders to cry on post-game.

[DAF86]

Post a pic if you can.

[Spurologist]

Starters:

USA
Howard Gk
Defenders: Bornstein, Demerit, Bocanegra, Cherundelo
Midfield: Dempsey, Bradley, Clark, Donovan
Forwards: Altidore, Findley

GHANA
Kingston Gk
Defenders: Hans Sarpei, John Pantsil, Jonathan Mensah, John Mensah, Inkoom
Midfield:Anthony Annan, Andre Ayew, Kwadwo Asamoah
Forwards: Gyan, Boateng

[SpursTillTheEnd]

wtf here the fuck we go again, Fucking Robbie Findley is back! What the hell does Edson Buddle have to do to get a start on this team fuck

[SpursTillTheEnd]

why the fuck is bradley in love with findley he sucks he is a afraid to shoot fucking play buddle already

[Whisky Dog]

Not the Edson "I have no touch and give up the ball" Buddle talk again. Of course Findley isn't any better, would rather Herculez start with Altidore up front or start Dempsey up front and bring in another midfielder. I bet Bradley does that midgame if they need a goal.

[Spurologist]

why the fuck is bradley in love with findley he sucks he is a afraid to shoot fucking play buddle already

Did you notice how horrible Buddle was against Algeria??????

[SpursTillTheEnd]

Did you notice how horrible Buddle was against Algeria??????
wow 2 bad plays by buddle yea that will happen when the coach benches you in the middle of a hot streak and wont let you play until the 3rd game

[DMX7]

Who narrated that little introduction on ABC??? It said at the bottom but I missed it.

[urunobili]

redemption time for Findley

[Bukefal]

Go USA!!! :toast

http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/594/121132905.jpg

[SpursTillTheEnd]

man findley and clark and altidore suck, they need to be subs we need edu,gomez &buddle, but whatever go usa

[resistanze]

Goal!!!!!!!! KPB!!!

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

ouch

Ghana finally score a proper goal in the tournament

[Bukefal]

:wow

[Spurologist]

Fucking Ricardo Clark

[Libri]

Was that Clark that lost it??

[Bukefal]

:depressed

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

wth happened there?! noone closed out on him

[MaNuMaNiAc]

hmmm... really lousy defending by the US

[SpursTillTheEnd]

i told yall i fucking told yall, yall niggas dont listen coach bradley fucking sucks why would you play clark

[Libri]

Clark is crap.

[DPG21920]

Bad coaching decision. Should not have Clark or Findley in imo. USA is up against it now. Luckily USA should be able to get some chances.

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

USA still got this.

[Sense]

They underestimated Ghana

[DAF86]

Comeback kids one more time?

[Spurologist]

They underestimated Ghana

the turnover caused the goal.. how do you underestimate that?

[SpursTillTheEnd]

bradley sucks at coaching godamn how do you start clark and findley

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Comeback kids one more time?

:lol

Seriously, WTF is with this US team that likes to play being down a goal or two...

[Sense]

the turnover caused the goal.. how do you underestimate that?

Pretty weak defense...

[MaNuMaNiAc]

the turnover caused the goal.. how do you underestimate that?

oh please, the turnover came at the midfield. The ghana player ran the length of the American side with three defenders running along side him. It was crap defending.

[Libri]

Comeback kids one more time?

Bad strategy.

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

ugh the Ghanains have way too much time in the midfield

[Spurologist]

Pretty weak defense...

so the US played weak defense because they thought Ghana would suck????

[Sense]

Ghana is giving the defense some trouble... they're fast

[SpursTillTheEnd]

stop yalls pointless arguments our d sucks because of bradley playing clark over edu and our o sucks cause he played findley over buddle or gomez

[Sense]

so the US played weak defense because they thought Ghana would suck????

you mad? :lol


I didn't really mean that just because of that goal, but if your 3 defenders watch Prince running from midfield to score, I'd say there was some underrating involved. I'd be honest though, I didn't think he would score either.

[lefty]

I want to trade the Algerian NT for the Ghanean NT

[Libri]

uh oh

[resistanze]

That's fucking red.

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

lucky that horrible Mexican ref isn't on today or else the USA would be down to 10 men :lol

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

nice save Howard. He had that covered from the get go

[MaNuMaNiAc]

that was pretty bad tackle by the american

[Bukefal]

I want to trade the Algerian NT for the Ghanean NT

:lol

[ElNono]

How about Team USA wakes up? The coach's kid, number 4, is trotting out there like they're up 3-0...

[ElNono]

US can't concede any more goals...

[Sense]

lmao was that Altidore flopping?

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

ugh horrible USA>......the attack is so easily broken up

[Kriz-Maxima]

They're really fast.

[Spurologist]

you mad? :lol


I didn't really mean that just because of that goal, but if your 3 defenders watch Prince running from midfield to score, I'd say there was some underrating involved. I'd be honest though, I didn't think he would score either.

:lol yea im mad

other than the goal, you're probably right......Ghana is athletic and fast as hell

[SpursTillTheEnd]

yall know why the attack is broken up its because altidore and findley suck play buddle and gomez shit

[DPG21920]

Damn, good chance and build up. Build on that USA. Lets GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[Sense]

yall know why the attack is broken up its because altidore and findley suck play buddle and gomez shit

No it's because Ghana is pretty fast and they get back quick to defend....

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Ghana thoroughly outplaying the US so far

[DPG21920]

Yeah, I was worried about this. US tired and Ghana young and fast. No excuses, just get a flow.

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

i love that the games can possibly go to penalty shootouts now. Gotta love the knockout stages :smokin

[SpursTillTheEnd]

when was the last time altidroe or findley scored a goal.... fidley has never scored for the usa and altidore can't even make a wide open shot, man bradley sucks we want buddle and gomez and shit even edu instead of clark

[LoneStarState'sPride]

Wassup y'all? USA gettin' that ass beat, huh?

[Sense]

Ghana thoroughly outplaying the US so far

This is true, but so has just about every other team they've played....


They need to wake up once again in the second half...

[Libri]

Edu is coming in.

[DAF86]

i love that the games can possibly go to penalty shootouts now. Gotta love the knockout stages :smokin

+1 I love seeing a penalty shootut, when my team isn't playing of course, If I were FIFA I would get rid of the extra time though, usually teams are too scared and tired to do anything in those 30 minutes.

[Spurologist]

Findley with some good touches

:tu

[Sportstudi]

Ghana is really giving the US huge problems.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

+1 I love seeing a penalty shootut, when my team isn't playing of course, If I were FIFA I would get rid of the extra time though, usually teams are too scared and tired to do anything in those 30 minutes.

Maxi Rodriguez says hi

[SpursTillTheEnd]

edu should of started dumbass bradley staring clark

[lefty]

Good move Bradley


He doesnt wait the 90th like fucking Saadane to make a substitution

[Libri]

It looked like Bradley was telling Clark, "I took you out because you suck." :lol

[Spurologist]

Donovan invisible = head of snake

[LoneStarState'sPride]

Good move Bradley


He doesnt wait the 90th like fucking Saadane to make a substitution

Should have fucking started Edu

[ElNono]

lol Findley... that HAS to be a goal...

[Spurologist]

Findley....DAMN

[SpursTillTheEnd]

findley can not score im trying to tell yall buddle or gomez would of made that

buddle or gomez buddle or gomez buddle or gomez buddle or gomez buddle or gomez
buddle or gomez buddle or gomez buddle or gomez buddle or gomez buddle or gomez
buddle or gomez buddle or gomez buddle or gomez buddle or gomez buddle or gomez
buddle or gomez buddle or gomez buddle or gomez buddle or gomez buddle or gomez

[DPG21920]

You have finish that. Findley is so bad.

[~Sweetmelody~]

Well this stinks, stuck at work can't see the game and the updates are depressing!

[Sense]

findley can not score im trying to tell yall buddle or gomez would of made that

buddle or gomez buddle or gomez buddle or gomez buddle or gomez buddle or gomez
buddle or gomez buddle or gomez buddle or gomez buddle or gomez buddle or gomez
buddle or gomez buddle or gomez buddle or gomez buddle or gomez buddle or gomez
buddle or gomez buddle or gomez buddle or gomez buddle or gomez buddle or gomez

Ok, we get it dude... you're a better coach.

[DPG21920]

Such a terrible shot by Findley. He got scared to score.

[Sense]

THAT play shows how FAST these Ghana players are...


USA just phewed.

[ElNono]

god damn that defense is wobbly...

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Ok, someone let the American coach know that some of his players don't share his aversion to flopping... If you're going to publicly condemn flopping on other teams you damn well better curtail it on yours

[SpursTillTheEnd]

even the commentators say buddle should play and not findley fucking bradley

[Sense]

Wow that was nasty....

[LoneStarState'sPride]

Findley needed to go top shelf a la Donovan.

He probably would've put the ball in orbit, though.

[DPG21920]

Get something.

[Spurologist]

You have finish that. Findley is so bad.

he has played way better than Altidore

[SpursTillTheEnd]

Ok, we get it dude... you're a better coach.
actually yea i would be cause i know damn well clark would be deep on the bench and gomez would make that

[DPG21920]

Damn, that was an excellent ball by Landon. His free kicks have been excellent.

[ElNono]

Findley needed to go top shelf a la Donovan.

He probably would've put the ball in orbit, though.

That's a textbook far post finish... He just looked scared... :td

[DPG21920]

he has played way better than Altidore

No. Altidore set up a goal at least. Findley had done nothing positive except get suspended a game.

[LoneStarState'sPride]

That's a textbook far post finish... He just looked scared... :td

Predictably :depressed

[ElNono]

Ghana's coach looks like a bum :lol

[Spurologist]

No. Altidore set up a goal at least. Findley had done nothing positive except get suspended a game.

im talking about this game

[SpursTillTheEnd]

wow we have never seen that before altidore gives up the ball on the attack fucking play buddle

[Sense]

I don't know if I can picture this Ghana team choking.

[DPG21920]

Corner. Get a goal before half and then open it up.

[DPG21920]

OMG Findley.

[SpursTillTheEnd]

buddle gomez > findley altidore

[Bukefal]

Ghana's coach looks like a bum :lol

lol yeah with his tie haha :lol

[ElNono]

I don't know if I can picture this Ghana team choking.

I do. But the US has to play with more intensity.

[Spurologist]

I don't know if I can picture this Ghana team choking.

If I were Ghana, I wouldn't sit back on one goal

[Bukefal]

Come on USA. You can do better than this!

[IronMexican]

Ghana has been dominating. I can't believe they're playing this good.

[IronMexican]

If I were Ghana, I wouldn't sit back on one goal

Watching Ghana the last 2 world cups, I say they wouldn't.

[lefty]

Come on USA. You can do better than this!
No they can't

[velik_m]

Ghana > USA. Again.

[Spurologist]

Ghana has been dominating. I can't believe they're playing this good.

they played like this against Germany but couldn't finish

[IronMexican]

Univision should just show some big tittie girls from now till second half.

[lefty]

Ghana > USA. Again.
Yes, but it's not over yet



What'S that expression with that fat lady singing?

[DPG21920]

No they can't


Ghana > USA. Again.

lol

[eyeh8u]

i want ghana to win just so douche bag alexi will stfu

[SpursTillTheEnd]

wtf does bradley have against buddle and gomez shit play them you fucking bitch or we will lose

[boston.balla]

sons, first thing i said in this thread was that deez niggas play better then us cause their entire group had a much better level of play. I didn't say they'll win, i just said they play better overall.

Ofc the typical unknowing fans started talking smack ..

Us just getting bullied by the niggaz its supposed to be bullied .. nothin new here.

[lefty]

sons, first thing i said in this thread was that deez niggas play better then us cause their entire group had a much better level of play. I didn't say they'll win, i just said they play better overall.

Ofc the typical unknowing fans started talking smack ..

Us just getting bullied by the niggaz its supposed to be bullied .. nothin new here.
Your signature doesnt have a lot of niggaz

[Whisky Dog]

After all that momentum and the US comes out with one of the most mistake riddled, poorly played halves I've seen. Everything from getting the ball stripped on possession at midfield to Howard letting a slow paced bad shot beat him near post to horrible passing and runs. I don't understand how you can make so many errors and let Ghana, one of the worst offensive striking teams in the world and possibly worst in this tournament get a cheap goal like that. This team seems to thrive on 2nd half ball, but it's playing with fire.

Horrible decision to put Clark in after not playing at all during the tourney. Bradley choked as a coach on that one. I still think the US comes back and ties it then wins in extra time. Ghana is playing harder now but they still lack any offensive striking quality whatsoever.

[tlongII]

We are getting are asses kicked right now. :(

[IronMexican]

i want ghana to win just so douche bag alexi will stfu

watch Univision. Lalas is unbearable.

[boston.balla]

btw the only clear cut occasion of us came after a sequence of 3 consecutive mistakes .. so you can't say it was a product of good offense execution.

[LoneStarState'sPride]

Well, if we know anything else about this US team, it's that they love doing things the hard way. Idk how many comebacks they've got left in 'em, but they better find something else quick, cuz Ghana is flat running our American asses off.

Lucky it's only a 1-0 deficit.

[boston.balla]

Your signature doesnt have a lot of niggaz

son i appreciate hard work and consistency .. niggaz usually dont posses such qualities.

[sendman]

We are getting are asses kicked right now. :(

Yeah, it looks like you met a team that you can't bully off the court, because you can't outplay them for sure.
Where is that retarded19 dude?

[Spurologist]

The problem with the US strategy and level of talent is that their best tactic is too defend well and capitalize on their chances. They've only done that in the second half against Slovenia. They are not a team that is going to dominate possession but they are a team that plays with heart. Like Sense said, the US underestimated Ghana a bit because they haven't seen this kind of speed in the cup so far. The US will get chances......Donovan/Donovan/Altidore has to show up and they have to play with heart

[ffadicted]

cheering for the US is the hardest thing I've ever done, it's like they don't know what they're doing out on the pitch, it's so frustrating :(

[Sense]

Ghana is playing harder now but they still lack any offensive striking quality whatsoever.

While I might agree that they haven't shown quality striking over the course of the tournament.... in this game they've had some pretty good shots, but Howard has been saving them.

Prince's shot wasn't bad striking, he put it where it needed to be... Slow or not it was at the right spot.

And what about that free kick?

They're getting more and more confident with their speed.... they might not need quality striking to win this game.

[boston.balla]

The problem with the US strategy and level of talent is that their best tactic is too defend well and capitalize on their chances. They've only done that in the second half against Slovenia. They are not a team that is going to dominate possession but they are a team that plays with heart. Like Sense said, the US underestimated Ghana a bit because they haven't seen this kind of speed in the cup so far. The US will get chances......Donovan/Donovan/Altidore has to show up and they have to play with heart

good analysis. add to that that us was very lucky this tournament, so the high expectations come after quite fortunate play.

-against england
-against algeria last minute
-comeback from 2-0 (earned, but it's rare to see such thing at wc)

said this at the beginning of the thread people called me hater lol, but these are three hard facts which point quite clearly at how us got till here. Maybe they beat ghana but this is just streching it given the play on the pitch.

[Spurologist]

i want ghana to win just so douche bag alexi will stfu

:lol

it looked like he was about to cry at halftime. He's 3000x better than Marcelo Balboa though. That's the one thing I will give ESPN props for.....better commentators and analysts for the world cup :tu

[DPG21920]

Thank goodness Findley is out

[boston.balla]

furthermore i like us, they play with alot of heart. If france or italy played with such heart they would be bound for semis/quarters.

[boston.balla]

huge save/miss

[Sense]

Kingson has been great so far

[Libri]

Feilhaber is in. I guessing Bradley wants more possession of the ball.

[DPG21920]

Damn :lol. Great chance. Keep it up USA!

[Spurologist]

Feilhaber is in. I guessing Bradley wants more possession of the ball.

:tu

I like it......just a little more possession and more attacking play.

There are openings in that Ghana D

[boston.balla]

ghana looks streched right now .. too much space between mf/def

[Sense]

A draw can no longer be a win

[boston.balla]

both teams' marking is absolutely terrible.

[SpursTillTheEnd]

altidore why you let that go past you omg play buddle already

[Libri]

Damn, a series of good plays.

[Bukefal]

USA coming back a bit.

[LoneStarState'sPride]

Johnny-come-lately Yanks

[boston.balla]

that was clean .. impressive comeback tackle

[Spurologist]

questionable PK but good call

[Sense]

USA's defense has improved

[Sense]

lol@Prince

[LoneStarState'sPride]

Yeah, Landon, get your ass up.

I'm sorry y'all.

[Spurologist]

I love Edu's play......how the fuck doesn't he start every game

[Sense]

He should've shot that.

[resistanze]

Ayew is so damn good.

[LoneStarState'sPride]

Playing with fire now.

[SpursTillTheEnd]

when is this mutherfucking coach gonna learn that altidore cant score fuck

[DPG21920]

Great build up. That was a foul.

[Spurologist]

that's PK

[Sense]

that's PK

Wasn't... It was a foul but it was outside the area...



Atleast they got their penalty

[Libri]

Penalty!

[MiamiHeat]

Penalty!!!!!!!!

[LoneStarState'sPride]

Yeahhhhhhhhhhhhh

[Spurologist]

Penalty!!!!!!!!!

[DPG21920]

Lets Go. Please.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Definite penalty. Awesome play by Dempsey!

[Bukefal]

:clap

[MiamiHeat]

Omf gyessssss

bury this baby

[Bukefal]

Niceeeee, now step up and lead this game usa!!!

[LoneStarState'sPride]

Fuck yeah

[Spurologist]

1-1!!!!!!!

[Libri]

Gooooooooooooool

[MiamiHeat]

Gooooooooooooooollllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll llllllllllllllllllllllllllllll

[DPG21920]

World Class Penalty Take.

[lefty]

Wow Dempsey what a move :wow

[MiamiHeat]

DONOVAN !!! again

[tlongII]

Wow! He almost missed!

[LoneStarState'sPride]

Alright Yanks, here we go!

[Sportstudi]

Wasn't... It was a foul but it was outside the area...



Atleast they got their penalty

It was definitely inside the box. Clear penalty, no doubt.

[SpursTillTheEnd]

donovan just hotsauced that goalie, he just allen iverson on mj'ed that goalie damn

[MaNuMaNiAc]

World Class Penalty Take.

:lol except he nearly missed it

[lefty]

Great great move by Demp

[Sense]

Ok now I can picture them choking

[Sense]

It was definitely inside the box. Clear penalty, no doubt.

We're talking about the previous play, not this penalty.

[SpursTillTheEnd]

do we all agree that feilhaber and edu need to start from now on

[~Sweetmelody~]

Yes! Yes! Wohooo!!!!!!!

[Sportstudi]

We're talking about the previous play, not this penalty.

Sorry my bad :lol

[DPG21920]

Keeper had no chance at that.

[LoneStarState'sPride]

Wow! He almost missed!

Only counts in horseshoes and handgrenades lol

1-1

[lefty]

Ok now I can picture them choking
Yep

They seem to have that choke face

Panic time


USA going for the kill

[Spurologist]

It was definitely inside the box. Clear penalty, no doubt.

:tu

academic now

[resistanze]

Ghana playing the the Ghana that started the tournament.

[Sense]

Kingson is playing great

[LoneStarState'sPride]

USA gotta take advantage--they've got 'em on their heels a little.

[Spurologist]

Kingston = Ghana's best player

[SpursTillTheEnd]

man feilhaber is a beast, and altidore buddle would of made that

[DPG21920]

Great tackle by the keeper.

[lefty]

nice game though

[Warlord23]

Altidore doesn't have the touch that a quality striker needs to control that beautiful pass from Donovan

[MiamiHeat]

I think Prince is Ghana's best player

[lefty]

He IS the Prince

[LoneStarState'sPride]

Fucking Altidore

[SpursTillTheEnd]

Altidore doesn't have the touch that a quality striker needs to control that beautiful pass from Donovan
thats why gomez or buddle needs to play but the coach is stubborn

[lefty]

Damn

What if Essien wasnt injured

[Sportstudi]

I think Prince is Ghana's best player

He's a very good player, but a complete madman IMO.

[DPG21920]

Good defending right there. USA is close, but they must be careful.

[LoneStarState'sPride]

Edu is smelling blood right now.

[SpursTillTheEnd]

altidore your the matt bonner of the usa team stop giving away the ball

[lefty]

Altidore could carry 10 trucks


What a beast

[resistanze]

USA dominating second half play.

[Spurologist]

thats why gomez or buddle needs to play but the coach is stubborn

:lmao

Buddle has the touch of an elephant.

[DPG21920]

Get the go ahead goals boys. Lets Go!!!!!!!

[DPG21920]

:lmao

Buddle has the touch of an elephant.

The touch of a rapist.

[LoneStarState'sPride]

altidore your the matt bonner of the usa team stop giving away the ball

The Black Bonner! :lol

[Sense]

I wonder how many youtube videos on fans reacting to goals are going to emerge if the USA ends up winning this match.

[boston.balla]

how's it to be a ghanian and to be named hans ?

[Spurologist]

Has Ghana wasted all their energy????

[boston.balla]

I wonder how many youtube videos on fans reacting to goals are going to emerge if the USA ends up winning this match.

they get uru if they pass and if they pass uru they get a monster team.

[lefty]

Ghana is Algeriaying

[LoneStarState'sPride]

Ghana's got their feet back under 'em now--no room for error.

[resistanze]

Ghana playing not to lose. I'd be surprised if they survive to ET.

[boston.balla]

ghana are doing so many crazy mistakes in midfield i can't believe what i'm seeing.. and they were really organized in the group stage ..

[Sense]

Ghana is hesitating with every pass...


Wow Kingson!

[MiamiHeat]

OMFG come on bradley

score that shit

1v1 on goalie..... wow

[Spurologist]

how's it to be a ghanian and to be named hans ?

He parents moved from Ghana to Germany when he was young and they raised him there. He probably named him Hans to fit in

[Borosai]

US goal. Coming. Soon.

[LoneStarState'sPride]

Come on, Bradley. Goddamn we're freezing in front of the goal this game.

[lefty]

American have to go for the kill

If they dont they will have plenty of regrets

[DPG21920]

Great chance. Damn it.

[tlongII]

Bradley should've made that.

[Warlord23]

American have to go for the kill

If they dont they will have plenty of regrets

They're playing attacking football. But apart from Donovan and maybe Dempsey, the US doesn't have a finisher who can put away a half-chance

[resistanze]

KPB out with injury.

[SpursTillTheEnd]

yea yall know who would of made that goal.... buddle

[Sense]

Ghana has to slow down :lol

[Nate]

how's it to be a ghanian and to be named hans ?

Thats how it is if you grow up in Germany. See also Kevin Prince Boateng, born to a German mother in Berlin, Germany. Lived there all his life and hasnt been to Ghana even once.

[DPG21920]

Nervous times.

[lefty]

KPB out with injury.
Kill Bill Pana is out?


Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeah

[Spurologist]

Altidore has done a complete 360 from last game.