the 370Z.com OFFICIAL football (soccer) thread

[shadoquad]

Hey, that USA-Algeria Tilt this year was awesome, considering the Brits had already punched their tickets and USA was OUT until Donovan in stoppage time.

That drama is lacking in a high-scoring atmosphere, imo. 1-0 games

I dunno. Personally, I love D. I grew up playing defense in every sport I could. I hate how rules have been twisted in many pro sports to bring about more scoring and bring in the casual viewer, all so that some ESPN anchor will blather about it for 5 seconds in between hour-long specials on where LeBron's gonna play.

Sorry, I'm a spiteful cuss.

[phelan]

^ wtf hahahaha

but i agree, defense is fun for me, even if it makes the game not pretty to watch. even when i play basketball, i pride myself on being the best damn defender on the floor.

just in my league, i'm apparently also the best offensive player on the floor 90% of the time

[shadoquad]

Originally Posted by phelan

^ wtf hahahaha

sorry, I believe that "moar goalz do not imply better sportz"

I just ranted nonsensically to say as much.

[phelan]

and shado i updated my post right after that

[shadoquad]

Originally Posted by phelan

and shado i updated my post right after that

I just noticed you're elite. Wow, I'm swift

[cow]

Originally Posted by shadoquad

So would it upset you if they reverted to that model?

Side question, do you follow the theory that "More goals = better game"?

I wouldn't care, really. I'll be happy as long as I get to play.

On the side note, I play goalkeeper, so in general, I think more goals scored by my team = better game. Kidding aside, though, I agree with everything said-- the World Cup final was a great match despite its being 0-0 until the 117th minute. I'm not a casual fan, but if I stumble across a match with teams I don't care about, I'd prefer to see goals, but I appreciate the beauty of a 1-0 tilt*.


*as long as both teams are trying to score & are playing positively, but happen to cancel each other (as opposed to catenaccio trash)

[Red370]

haha, just as expected, Man City still sucks ass. I watched the match today and they were dominated all over the pitch by the Yids, heres hoping the same situation happens for the Miami Heat

Im winnning t3h league. Putting Drogba captain ftw. 28points! haha

Oh and LOL @ Leverkusen winning 11-1 today haha

[cow]

Somehow, I'm in second thus far.

[Red370]

my Man City players fvcked me!! thats ok, my Gooners will shoot me into the lead, belie dat.

Originally Posted by Red370

my Man City players fvcked me!! thats ok, my Gooners will shoot me into the lead, belie dat.

You also forgot I got a few Arsenal players

[cow]

Going back to balls-- at one of my matches last night, we played with whatever ball Nike made for the EPL & I ****ing hated it. Despite being fully inflated, it felt so soft & light.

I'm a big Nike fan boy, but Adidas ftw on balls.

[Red370]

Originally Posted by cow

Going back to balls-- at one of my matches last night, we played with whatever ball Nike made for the EPL & I ****ing hated it. Despite being fully inflated, it felt so soft & light.

I'm a big Nike fan boy, but Adidas ftw on balls.

the Nike and Brine match balls fly like crazy, makes sending in crosses from the flanks a very delicate affair, I usually like to send them in about head height and very hard and its near impossible to do with one of those brands. Adidas makes great balls but to be honest, the best one I've used to date was the old Puma MLS ball with the dimples on it, it had a perfect balance of rebound and weight.

Word mines ADIDAS and I love it