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  1. 06-23-2010 #1
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    Saturday can't come soon enough!
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    Kevin Prince Boateng, Gyan and Ayew scare the outta me
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    If anything I'm happy what this match might do for US soccer
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    Quote Originally Posted by Spurologist
    Kevin Prince Boateng, Gyan and Ayew scare the outta me
    Ghana didn't score a single goal in the three group stage matches that weren't freebie penalties
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    Quote Originally Posted by ffadicted
    Ghana didn't score a single goal in the three group stage matches that weren't freebie penalties
    still.......

    anyway US couldn't have a better chance to get to the Semis.

    Uraguay/S. Korea
    USA/Ghana

    Uraguay is probably the favorite but USA wouldn't have to face the likes of Argentina/Brazil/Germany
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    Quote Originally Posted by Spurologist
    still.......

    anyway US couldn't have a better chance to get to the Semis.

    Uraguay/S. Korea
    USA/Ghana

    Uraguay is probably the favorite but USA wouldn't have to face the likes of Argentina/Brazil/Germany
    Agreed.

    This US team is a handfull for any team. I'd actually feel more comfy playing Ghana than the US if we're able to beat South korea
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    I was impressed with the U.S miedfelders today

    They did a great job in the neutral zone, which could be a problem for Ghana since Essien is out
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    Other than South Korea, I can't think of any team I'd rather meet in the round of 16 than Ghana. Considering the winner of that match would then face the winner of Uruguay vs. South Korea, I'd say the US could hardly ask for a more favorable draw.
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    Ghana lacks a quality forward with good finishing capabilities, the same as in 2006. At least back then they had Essien and Muntari dominating the midfield. They're probably the easiest of the 16. At the same time, I'm sure Ghana is happy to get USA rather than the other heavyweights.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ariel
    Other than South Korea, I can't think of any team I'd rather meet in the round of 16 than Ghana. Considering the winner of that match would then face the winner of Uruguay vs. South Korea, I'd say the US could hardly ask for a more favorable draw.
    The U.S. has a realistic chance of being one of the last 4 in the World Cup.

    But we gotta take it one game at a time. Let's stomp Ghana and move on.
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    ghana is as good a draw as the US could get.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ariel
    Other than South Korea, I can't think of any team I'd rather meet in the round of 16 than Ghana. Considering the winner of that match would then face the winner of Uruguay vs. South Korea, I'd say the US could hardly ask for a more favorable draw.
    Same could be said for the other three teams.
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    Quote Originally Posted by DAF86
    Same could be said for the other three teams.
    For Uruguay, sure. As for the others the path forward is irrelevant, since they're not getting through.
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    USA win 2-1
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ariel
    For Uruguay, sure. As for the others the path forward is irrelevant, since they're not getting through.
    That side is wide open, don't forget that Ghana is from Africa. And they could have easily beaten Germany today.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ariel
    For Uruguay, sure. As for the others the path forward is irrelevant, since they're not getting through.
    Any team can beat anybody on a given night.
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    Quote Originally Posted by DAF86
    That side is wide open, don't forget that Ghana is from Africa. And they could have easily beaten Germany today.
    Wide open? Having seen all 4 teams, I don't think so. The US and Uruguay are much better teams than the other two and thus should advance, though I will concede football is the least predictable of major sports and a miss from the keeper or a bad call from the referee (or several, as Spain learned the hard way 8 years ago vs. South Korea) can alter the natural course of things. But again, very unlikely IMO.
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    who do we play if we win? (the winner of what game)
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    Quote Originally Posted by DMX7
    who do we play if we win? (the winner of what game)
    Quote Originally Posted by Ariel
    Other than South Korea, I can't think of any team I'd rather meet in the round of 16 than Ghana. Considering the winner of that match would then face the winner of Uruguay vs. South Korea, I'd say the US could hardly ask for a more favorable draw.
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    ahh ok. i missed your post because I left my browser open and didn't refresh it.
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    Uruguay is good. It would be no picnic to play them if we manage to get past Ghana. Ghana actually knocked us out the last time we made the knock out phase if I remember correctly.
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    usa will win this game

    ghana didnt impress me in the matchup against teh aussies, as long you keep on attacking that defensive line, sooner or later they will fall apart due to mount of pressure
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    Quote Originally Posted by tlongII
    Uruguay is good. It would be no picnic to play them if we manage to get past Ghana. Ghana actually knocked us out the last time we made the knock out phase if I remember correctly.
    It was the last game of the group stage, in 2006.
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    Quote Originally Posted by resistanze
    It was the last game of the group stage, in 2006.
    Gotcha. Thanks.
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