World Soccer XXX: We Have Men Too!

[Jimjamesak]

This referee has missed at least two KMIs (Key Match Incidents), including one 30 seconds in, he ain’t passing this assessment.

 

[Jimjamesak]

This Pepi kid is pretty good huh?

 

[J.D.]

This Pepi kid is pretty good huh?

Do we finally have a #9?

 

[Jimjamesak]

Do we finally have a #9?

Long term? Who knows?

Short term? Yeah, we do.

 

[J.D.]

He did miss two games, it is what it is.


Been saying this for at least a year, he’s made of glass and is too stubborn in his play.


Two.


CONCACAF refereeing drives me crazy.

On that 2nd one it looked to me like the defender got a lot of ball and I didn't see a ton of contact after that. Need to see it again but red would have been harsh to me. Didn't even look like a foul but I know the game is refereed differently these days.

 

[Jimjamesak]

On that 2nd one it looked to me like the defender got a lot of ball and I didn't see a ton of contact after that. Need to see it again but red would have been harsh to me. Didn't even look like a foul but I know the game is refereed differently these days.

The Jamaican player goes through Aaronson's ankle to get the ball. I can understand it not being a foul (it still is to me) but if you call the foul it HAS to be a send off, it was a no doubt DOGSO.

 

[Jimjamesak]

(Temporarily) Top of the table!

Costa Rica v Honduras is 0-0 with ~15 minutes left (good for the US if it stays tied).

Mexico v Canada just started (Sadly, go Mexico. A draw would be beneficial but honestly a bit of separation from Canada is preferred)

El Salvador v Panama coming up (go El Salvador)

 

[Slap Shot]

I liked that they didn't take their foot off the pedal even after being up 2.

For those taking a piss on Pulisic - lol.

 

[Jimjamesak]

I liked that they didn't take their foot off the pedal even after being up 2.

For those taking a **** on Pulisic - lol.

Pulisic is a great player, no doubt. But, he plays in such a way that ends up leaving him hurt all the time. He's like a US Soccer Bobby Orr.

 

[J.D.]

Ya I don't see how pointing out that he is never on the field is "shitting on him"

 

[Jimjamesak]

Canada goes 1-1 with Mexico at the Azteca.

The Canucks are grinding those points away from home. Mexico is looking decidedly average.

 

[Jimjamesak]

El Salvador up 1-0 on Panama. Hugo Perez, the ES coach grabs the ball to stop a Panamanian throw in and CONCACAFery ensues.

 

[Slap Shot]

Ya I don't see how pointing out that he is never on the field is "****ting on him"

"Never see his full potential". I think he's been showing that already in Europe but point taken.

 

[Jimjamesak]

We've got finals on Matchday 4:

USA 2-0 Jamaica
Honduras 0-0 Costa Rica
Mexico 1-1 Canada
El Salvador 1-0 Panama

Standings
USA 8pts
Mexico 8pts
Canada 6pts
Panama 5pts
El Salvador 5pts
Costa Rica 3pts
Honduras 3pts
Jamaica 1pts

Honduras, Costa Rica, and Jamaica are in trouble, El Salvador is back in it, Panama missed a big opportunity, Canada is drawing their way to a World Cup spot, Mexico looks average, and the US is in a decent spot after a not great start.

 

[J.D.]

"Never see his full potential". I think he's been showing that already in Europe but point taken.

He has but I meant consistently being on the field and producing results. I am waiting for that to happen.

 

[J.D.]

Pretty good bet now that the current top 3 will be the 3 that qualify. Still a lot to be determined but with Canada getting draws at the US and Mexico...that's enormous.

 

[Jimjamesak]

Pretty good bet now that the current top 3 will be the 3 that qualify. Still a lot to be determined but with Canada getting draws at the US and Mexico...that's enormous.

Canada has dropped points at home and hasn’t found a road win yet to make it up. I’m a bit cautious on Canada because their record in Central America is pretty terrible. Though with Honduras and Costa Rica being on a downswing right now it’s possible.

The next Matchday will be interesting as we’ll see where Canada, Panama, and El Salvador lie.

 

[Kepler]

Pretty good bet now that the current top 3 will be the 3 that qualify.

Does it matter for seeding who finishes in what position, other than that the game results will jog the ELOs around?

 

[unofan]

Does it matter for seeding who finishes in what position, other than that the game results will jog the ELOs around?

nope

 

[Jimjamesak]

Well that was just bad all around.

Edit: A loss doesn't hurt as much with Canada drawing and Costa Rica winning. A draw from Mexico-Honduras would help but I wouldn't count on it.