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Women's World Cup.

Edgy DC Jun 26 2011 12:26 PM

Segways featured in the opening ceremonies. Weak.

Edgy DC Jun 26 2011 12:33 PM Re: Women's World Cup.

France 1, Nigeria 0. Final. Germany (hostesses) 2, Canada 1. Also a final.

metirish Jun 27 2011 08:35 AM Re: Women's World Cup.

Edgy DC wrote: Segways featured in the opening ceremonies. Weak. as weak as women goalies?

Willets Point Jun 27 2011 08:46 AM Re: Women's World Cup.

The World Cup has opening ceremonies? This may be the most competitive WWC ever. The USA could win it all, but it's plausible that they might not get out of their group. Germany is the team to beat for sure, though. Japan close to finishing of New Zealand 2-1 right now.

MFS62 Jun 27 2011 09:13 AM Re: Women's World Cup.

Working in the broadcast booth is Brandi Chastain. In case you've forgotten, she is remembered for one of the most memorable moments in womens' soccer. http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/multimedia/p ... 274334.jpg Later

Willets Point Jun 28 2011 10:44 AM Re: Women's World Cup.

Sweden defeats Colombia 1-0. USA playing their opening match right NOW!!! versus North Korea. ESPN have noted once or twice that North Korea has a very young team. Norway hasn't played yet but Marita Skammelsrud Lund is an early contender for most beautiful eyes:

metsmarathon Jun 28 2011 10:46 AM Re: Women's World Cup.

well, for her sake, i hope the sun isn't shining too brightly.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 28 2011 10:53 AM Re: Women's World Cup.

NORWAY or NO WAY. Norwegiettes for Girls Word Cup winnerz!!11 LOL

Edgy DC Jun 28 2011 10:55 AM Re: Women's World Cup.

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: NORWAY or NO WAY. Norwegiettes for Girls Word Cup winnerz!!11 LOL Oh, man. I had 20 Cranes down on you for "Norewegian wood!" Anywize, Norway is a regular contender for this thingie.

Willets Point Jun 28 2011 10:56 AM Re: Women's World Cup.

Hey, I'm drooling respectfully here.

Willets Point Jun 28 2011 12:27 PM Re: Women's World Cup.

USA has a strong second half and defeats North Korea 2-0. The North Koreans were giving them a lot of trouble in the first half though.

Edgy DC Jun 28 2011 07:09 PM Re: Women's World Cup.

"When we stayed in Pyongyang during training our players were hit by lightning, and more than five of them were hospitalised," said [North Korean] coach Kim. "Some stayed in hospital and then came to Germany later than the rest of us. The goalkeeper and the four defenders were most affected, and some midfielders as well. The physicians said the players were not capable of participating in the tournament. "But World Cup football is the most important and significant event for a footballer, so they don't want to think about anything but football. "The fact that they played could be called abnormal, the result of very strong will."

Frayed Knot Jun 28 2011 07:47 PM Re: Women's World Cup.

"When we stayed in Pyongyang during training our players were hit by lightning, and more than five of them were hospitalised," said [North Korean] coach Kim. Wow, it must suck to get zapped by the only electricity in the whole city. "But World Cup football is the most important and significant event for a footballer, so they don't want to think about anything but football." And food. We also think about food because it's hard to get any where we live.

Edgy DC Jun 28 2011 08:03 PM Re: Women's World Cup.

It's too bad. Youngest team in the Cup (filled with teenagers), and they give a top seed a good fight. They've got a lot to be proud of and their coach goes right into propaganda mode.

Frayed Knot Jun 28 2011 08:57 PM Re: Women's World Cup.

btw women futballers, you wanted parity or more with the men? Well now you've got it cuz your over-the-top tattoos look even more fucking ridiculous then the ones male sports dorks have!

Willets Point Jun 29 2011 09:01 AM Re: Women's World Cup.

It's lucky the USA played North Korea first because I expect those players to begin developing superpowers over the next week.

Willets Point Jun 30 2011 11:16 AM Re: Women's World Cup.

Extremely distraught fan of Equatorial Guinea: [youtube:1v5u2i26]ni0TXbsAmLM[/youtube:1v5u2i26]

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 30 2011 11:42 AM Re: Women's World Cup.

He's obviously pretty emotionally-invested; give the guy a little latitude.

Vic Sage Jun 30 2011 11:47 AM Re: Women's World Cup.

btw women futballers, you wanted parity or more with the men? ... well, you got it as far as i'm concerned, cuz i don't give a shit about you either.

Willets Point Jun 30 2011 11:51 AM Re: Women's World Cup.

France defeats Canada quatre a zéro and Candada can bid adieu to this tournament. Quite an upset as Canada are ranked #6 in the world and many observers though that they would advance as far as the semifinals. They were drawn into a tough group with France & Germany though. Their consolation is that Canada will host the WWC in 2015.

Willets Point Jul 09 2011 11:09 AM Re: Women's World Cup.

I see England, I see France! I see women in soccer pants! The all-Allies Quarterfinal is playing right now between France & England. The all-Axis Quarterfinal between Germany & Japan is later today.

Willets Point Jul 09 2011 09:32 PM Re: Women's World Cup.

I doubt I'll convince anyone who hates soccer and/or women's sports but HOLY SHIT there were some great games today. A bruised & battered English team with walking wounded on the field persisted and managed to hold a much better French side to penalty kicks (which France won). Then Japan upset Germany. It should be noted that Germany won the two previous WWCs, are ranked #2 in the world, and are the host nation. This is one of the great upsets in sport's history.

bmfc1 Jul 10 2011 10:55 AM Re: Women's World Cup.

What kind of stupid calls are being made? Is Phil Cuzzi a soccer referee? But what a great finish.

Edgy DC Jul 10 2011 02:34 PM Re: Women's World Cup.

Gotta say that I hate the goalie-must-stay-on-the-line rule. It's almost never adhered to and it's too restrictive. It creates a situation --- if enforced --- where the rule has more influence on the play than the player. It's virtually impossible to competitively defend your goalmouth by not moving until the ball is struck. The law was made for man (and, by extension for woman soccer players). Man (and, by extension for woman soccer players) was not made for the law.

metirish Jul 10 2011 04:11 PM Re: Women's World Cup. Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Jul 10 2011 07:45 PM

Goalie can't move off the line but can move side to side on the line IIRC. I like the rule because before goalies were coming out to their box etc.

Edgy DC Jul 10 2011 06:33 PM Re: Women's World Cup.

Well, the US goalkeeper certainly didn't charge the shooterr.

Willets Point Jul 10 2011 06:44 PM Re: Women's World Cup.

Solo shot first.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jul 11 2011 11:02 AM Re: Women's World Cup. Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Jul 11 2011 11:26 AM

metirish wrote: Goalie can't move off the line but can move side to side on the line IIRC. I like the rule because before goalies were coming out to their box etc. Yes, but EVERYONE cheats a bit, from high-level prep-school matches to second-tier Mexican leagues to EPL to internationals. NOBODY calls it. Reminds me a bit of, say, foot faults that way, only more subjective. Or-- this may be a better analogy-- the first baseman breaking from the bag a half-second early. That said... holy hell, that was fun. Willets Point wrote: Solo shot first. Hee!

Willets Point Jul 11 2011 11:05 AM Re: Women's World Cup.

Thank you LWFS, I was wondering if anyone was going to laugh at that.

Edgy DC Jul 11 2011 11:35 AM Re: Women's World Cup.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: metirish wrote: Goalie can't move off the line but can move side to side on the line IIRC. I like the rule because before goalies were coming out to their box etc. Yes, but EVERYONE cheats a bit, from high-level prep-school matches to second-tier Mexican leagues to EPL to internationals. NOBODY calls it. That's what I'm getting at. And it was certainly not anything like a particularly egregious violation, if it was one at all. To suddenly wake up to that rule in a World Cup elimination game? Amazin'.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jul 11 2011 11:50 AM Re: Women's World Cup.

Exactly, like if she'd jumped out four feet, or even leaned out and yelped something like, "SAMBA SUCKS! CAPOEIRA IS JUST PLAYFIGHTING! YOU ARE ALL VERY OBVIOUSLY TRANSSEXUALS! U-S-A!" (Which, frankly, might just have been worth the penalty.)

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jul 13 2011 11:40 AM Re: Women's World Cup.

WAMBACH'D! Against the run of play. 2-1, AmeriGals, in the 80th minute. OE: Make it 3-1, as Alex Morgan pops home an insurance goal past the hapless Frogkeeper Sapowicz.

Frayed Knot Jul 13 2011 11:58 AM Re: Women's World Cup.

I'd like to violate Hope Solo's penalty area.

Edgy DC Jul 13 2011 12:05 PM Re: Women's World Cup.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jul 13 2011 12:25 PM Re: Women's World Cup.

Your WWC SecretMVP: Megan Rapinoe. (Comes on as sub again in 65th minute, 15 minutes later they've got the lead.)

Willets Point Jul 13 2011 02:11 PM Re: Women's World Cup.

Frayed Knot wrote: I'd like to violate Hope Solo's penalty area.

Willets Point Jul 13 2011 02:39 PM Re: Women's World Cup.

Your surprise finalist is Japan. They defeated the 2 x holder & host nation Germany. They defeated the heretofore unbeaten Sweden. They could win it all. This is going to be a great final!

Rockin' Doc Jul 13 2011 08:33 PM Re: Women's World Cup.

Frayed Knot wrote: I'd like to violate Hope Solo's penalty area. The admins best check to see, but it appears that Fman may have hacked into Frayed Knots account.

Edgy DC Jul 17 2011 03:58 PM Re: Women's World Cup.

Shootouts stink, but congratulations, Japan.

Frayed Knot Jul 17 2011 04:25 PM Re: Women's World Cup.

Definitely a lousy way to decide a championship.

metsmarathon Jul 19 2011 08:49 AM Re: Women's World Cup.

says, espn, the women choked. says me, fuck that shit. the world doesn't boil down to chokers and champions, no matter how often sports people try to tell me so. not every game is a morality play whereby the strongest of character is the victor, and losses only arise through a moral flaw or deficit. in what athletic contest do virtues decide the winner and vice the loser? none i've ever competed in. that we as a sports-consuming populace have not yet descended en masse upon labeling the wwc team chokers and failures and losers is not a bad thing. maybe it shows that somewhere in our collective subconsciousness, when we are able to view athletes as real human beings with feelings and emotions and hearts and minds, and not simply as mindless mechanical automatons acting out a set of pre-programmed movements in a vacuum of human influences, we are more able to rationally approach their performances and more fairly judge their performances. but no. the takeaway is that, hey, we label college and high school boys as chokers and failures and whatnot, why can't we do the same for women? shouldn't the opposite be the case.

Willets Point Jul 19 2011 08:57 AM Re: Women's World Cup.

Amen, mm. The game was essentially a tie between two great teams playing at the top of their game. I think most people appreciate that they saw a great display of athleticism and fair play.

Edgy DC Jul 19 2011 09:02 AM Re: Women's World Cup.

And sheesh, if you're looking to impose a moral context on the outcome, isn't the Japanese women exhausting their spirits bringing home an enormous victory to a disaster-weary nation enough?

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jul 19 2011 09:27 AM Re: Women's World Cup.

metsmarathon wrote: ... but no. the takeaway is that, hey, we label college and high school boys as chokers and failures and whatnot, why can't we do the same for women? shouldn't the opposite be the case. Indeed. Seems to be from the school of thought down the block from the school of thought that brings you caddish/blithely unfaithful women as a supposed sign of feminist achievement. The chokers are currently dining in BetterHalfer's hotel restaurant, btw. (In town for the talk show circuit, presumably?)

Edgy DC Jul 19 2011 09:30 AM Re: Women's World Cup.

If she gets a chance, please tell her to offer them my congratulations. And really, Sports Illustrated and women? A long way to go.