Czechlad Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Meant Defour. My mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Meant Defour. My mistake. No great loss is he. Wonder if Lukaku will start? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Apparently Kompany is doubtful but I'd be amazed if he doesn't start. I imagine both these games will be tight. We still haven't had a real shock yet, and there is usually one at this stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Rev Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Is the curse of Manaus a thing? The stadium in the middle of nowhere with weather from hell saw four games in the group stages. Eight teams have played there so far, six of the eight have played other games since visiting Manaus and in the game immediately following the visit five of those six have lost (Italy, England, Cameroon, Croatia and the United States) with only Portugal winning their next game after coming back from the Amazon. The remaining two teams who played there were Honduras (out) and Switzerland, who play Argentina today. I wonder if going up there really is a disadvantage? Statistically it's looking like it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 In terms of miles travelled between venues, the USA logged the most after the group stage. Not doing us any favors by playing in another sweltering climate in Bahia... Belgium to me have not really looked that interested, whereas what the USA lacks in skill, they make up for in spirit. I've predicted 1-1 after extra time with Belgium to show their professional cool and win on penalties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 USA to win 2-0. this Belgium team were never going to live up to the ridiculous pre-tournament hype they got and their lack of full backs will give Johnson the freedom of the pitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 USA will work their socks off and I expect it to be tight, but I do get the feeling that Belgium will step it up a gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhan_Zhuang Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Yep not impressed by Belgium at all, I think U.S.A could edge this. *Fellaini red card too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 (edited) Yes Belgium have a few gears they can move up USA played at their absolute maximum to qualify. Edited July 1, 2014 by PaulC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czechlad Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 USA to win 2-0. this Belgium team were never going to live up to the ridiculous pre-tournament hype they got and their lack of full backs will give Johnson the freedom of the pitch Vertoghen likes to attack from that LB spot but does not get back quick enough. That is something the US could look to expose. Plus Belgium's centerbacks lack pace. If Altidore is back for tonight, I think USA can win it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villarule123 Posted July 1, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted July 1, 2014 I've made our American brothers my team for the remainder of the tournament. Go team! Tonight is a football feast. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanVillan Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 All the best USA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 USA to win 2-0. this Belgium team were never going to live up to the ridiculous pre-tournament hype they got and their lack of full backs will give Johnson the freedom of the pitch Vertoghen likes to attack from that LB spot but does not get back quick enough. That is something the US could look to expose. Plus Belgium's centerbacks lack pace. If Altidore is back for tonight, I think USA can win it. Kompany lacks pace? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 I've made our American brothers my team for the remainder of the tournament. Go team! Tonight is a soccer feast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 USA to win 2-0. this Belgium team were never going to live up to the ridiculous pre-tournament hype they got and their lack of full backs will give Johnson the freedom of the pitch Vertoghen likes to attack from that LB spot but does not get back quick enough. That is something the US could look to expose. Plus Belgium's centerbacks lack pace. If Altidore is back for tonight, I think USA can win it. Kompany lacks pace? Kompany may be out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czechlad Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 USA to win 2-0. this Belgium team were never going to live up to the ridiculous pre-tournament hype they got and their lack of full backs will give Johnson the freedom of the pitch Vertoghen likes to attack from that LB spot but does not get back quick enough. That is something the US could look to expose. Plus Belgium's centerbacks lack pace. If Altidore is back for tonight, I think USA can win it. Kompany lacks pace? No Kompany for tonight so that mean Van Buyten... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Is Kompany definately out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czechlad Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Been reading that he may be back in for tonight. I guess we will see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Vermaelen is definitely out, apparently. Kompany isn't fully fit even if he plays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 (edited) Vermaelen is definitely out, apparently. Kompany isn't fully fit even if he plays. Neither was Suarez against England... Edited July 1, 2014 by AVFCforever1991 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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