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Post by mikegarrison on Jul 30, 2023 4:55:39 GMT -5
Watched the Ferns game in a bar in Christchurch. 40ish people there and maybe 5 watching the game. After ten days in NZ, I'm really not surprised. Really hasn't been a big thing here and people are constantly surprised we (and 20k other Americans) traveled all the way here for "the soccer." It's the middle of winter there, right? What's that been like?
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Post by mikegarrison on Jul 30, 2023 4:58:48 GMT -5
Also, I suspect that if you walked into a random bar in the US, you would probably find fewer than 5 people watching a USA World Cup game. Obviously if you walked into a soccer-themed bar or something, the result would be different.
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Post by mervinswerved on Jul 30, 2023 5:46:20 GMT -5
OMG what a goal from Caicedo.
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Post by zarsta on Jul 30, 2023 6:02:48 GMT -5
OMG what a goal from Caicedo. Adding that to my list of favourite goals of the tournament!
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Post by mervinswerved on Jul 30, 2023 6:23:32 GMT -5
Also, I suspect that if you walked into a random bar in the US, you would probably find fewer than 5 people watching a USA World Cup game. Obviously if you walked into a soccer-themed bar or something, the result would be different. Speaking from experience, I disagree.
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Post by mervinswerved on Jul 30, 2023 6:25:13 GMT -5
Watched the Ferns game in a bar in Christchurch. 40ish people there and maybe 5 watching the game. After ten days in NZ, I'm really not surprised. Really hasn't been a big thing here and people are constantly surprised we (and 20k other Americans) traveled all the way here for "the soccer." It's the middle of winter there, right? What's that been like? Auckland was pleasant, Wellington rainy/foggy, Blenheim sunny. Expecting cold and clear down south this week. The biggest issue is the damn sun never makes it overhead, making it constantly feel like it's 4PM all day.
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Post by mervinswerved on Jul 30, 2023 6:28:24 GMT -5
Colombia. Bedlam.
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Post by zarsta on Jul 30, 2023 6:38:50 GMT -5
Korea is really shaky in the back. Makes me question if Colombia was really as impressive as I thought they were. I think it's safe to say Colombia was definitely as impressive as you thought they were.
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Post by n00b on Jul 30, 2023 9:25:02 GMT -5
Also, I suspect that if you walked into a random bar in the US, you would probably find fewer than 5 people watching a USA World Cup game. Obviously if you walked into a soccer-themed bar or something, the result would be different. Speaking from experience, I disagree. Same. As somebody who was in a (non-soccer) bar watching the games last week.
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Post by mervinswerved on Jul 31, 2023 1:01:21 GMT -5
Made it today to Lake Tekapo. Outrageous views. Looking forward to hiking (adjacent to) Aoraki/Mt Cook tomorrow.
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Post by bbg95 on Jul 31, 2023 1:03:23 GMT -5
Japan and Spain get underway in an hour.
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Post by mervinswerved on Jul 31, 2023 2:11:18 GMT -5
Given the winner of Group C gets Norway and the loser gets Switzerland, I wouldn't be too upset to finish second. Japan probably won't hate a draw tonight.
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Post by bbg95 on Jul 31, 2023 2:15:37 GMT -5
Japan up 1-0 less than 15 minutes in.
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Post by bbg95 on Jul 31, 2023 2:23:04 GMT -5
Time for my perennial complaint about American broadcasters on an American network inexplicably using British grammar.
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Post by c4ndlelight on Jul 31, 2023 2:34:35 GMT -5
Japan is so crisp and playing much better strategically. Happy to pack it in while Spain passes the ball around aimlessly and then spring the counter.
Spain is trying to build up the right flank, but Japan is right there. Paralluelo also looks like a better fit for a team that plays direct (so she can use size and speed) but it feels like every touch she's had has been bad and ended the build up. Haven't seen her against a good team, but not sure it's a tactical fit for the Spanish possession style.
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