the 370Z.com OFFICIAL football (soccer) thread

[phelan]

Drogba is out. Pirlo is most likely out. Ferdinand is out....WTF is going on

[phelan]

I saw a report that said Drogba was back in, after minor surgery. I call BS, but still possible he might suck it up and play.

But yeah, lots of injuries this time around. Spain and Netherlands might have the healthiest rosters out of the powerhouses right now IMO

[Red370]

wow, Buddle's stock is definitely rising in this one, 2 goals in 31 minutes. Not bad.

[cow]

Buddle had a very good match.

I bet a friend $10 Drogba would play. He's such a prima donna & is always "injured" in his club matches but still manages to score goals. I can't help but think this is more posturing by him.

Buddles first goal was sick

Robbens injured

[Red370]

Originally Posted by blue660r01

Robbens injured

I seen that, oh boy...

For those that seen the US game, what were your thoughts?

Findlay showed flashes of speed, but couldnt finish to save his life, go figure.

Buddle held the ball up well and took advantage of his opportunities, great game for him.

Gomez was in the game a few minutes and was already on the scoresheet, soccer in mexico has miraculously done something for this kid.

Bradley was a work horse in the midfield, distribution could be better but he was solid defensively.

LD was lively all game, dudes legs never seemed to get tired, service was great and gave the defense trouble all game, glad to see he showed up this year.

Clark disappeared for long lapses, which kinda worries me, I think Torres would have shined in his place today.

Dempsey looked OK at times, he looked a bit tired after the break. Total bullshyt that his goal was disallowed, he wasnt the one who was offside, bogus call.

Cherundolo looked great moving down the flank, his pace was welcome and defensively he was strong.

DeMerit was strong defensively but set piece marking was dismal.

Goodson was well, Goodson.

Gooch was disappointing, senseless fouls and poor distribution from the back, i hope its just jitters from being at the big show and not injury worries...

Bornstein surprised me a bit, he looked ok today, didnt make too many blunders which is a welcome change from his usual performances.

Hahneman didnt look solid the whole second half, shaky clearances, missed a few attempts to snag the ball on set pieces, looked out of position numerous times, lets hope he doesnt see time against a quality side.

overall, not a bad game for the US, hopefully we can get a similar result against England.

Best squad in a while

[G37Sam]

[cow]

My two impressions from the match were that Cherundulo looked fantastic. I couldn't get over it.

& I agree with the above point on Clark, though, at his position (being a defensive-minded player), obscurity isn't really a bad thing (think Claude Makelele). I was very disappointed Torres didn't see the field-- he was the best player last week for the team. Bradley seems happy to stay deeper-- as does Clark-- I wouldn't mind dropping either of them to make way for Torres.

[cow]

I'm really bummed for Robben. He's got a cruel history with injuries.

[Red370]

Originally Posted by cow

I'm really bummed for Robben. He's got a cruel history with injuries.

same with RvP, if he goes, Hollands dreams of world cup glory are as good as over. They'll survive without Robben, they'll miss his goal scoring ability, but VdV will step in and provide the creativity, him and sneijder should combine well in the midfield.

So you're saying RvP missing they have no shot...but missing Robben they can survive?

They basically have the SAME numbers with their National Team....and Robben is more creative.

[Red370]

Originally Posted by blue660r01

So you're saying RvP missing they have no shot...but missing Robben they can survive?

They basically have the SAME numbers with their National Team....and Robben is more creative.

RvP is on a nasty tear right now, he has scored in each of the last 5 friendlies and he is the only striker that they have that finishes his chances, midfield wise, Robben is a good scorer, but have you seen Sneijder this season at inter? guy scored some wonder goals and is EXTREMELY creative, VdV is the bench replacement for Robben and is very lively on the ball, I dont think he'll be missed as much as a lone striker which RvP occupies.