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Post by bbg95 on Jul 28, 2024 20:27:51 GMT -5
Kind of funny how all the teams that have gotten busted for spying have gone on to perform well afterward:
-2007 Patriots go 18-0 before losing in the Super Bowl to the New York Giants, who are all national heroes for their service
-Michigan goes undefeated en route to the national title
-Canada 2-0 since they got caught red-handed with a drone
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2024 2:42:36 GMT -5
LFG Canada!!! I'm biased but I think the punishment was excessive. I hope we make it through. Every country in the world cheats (in soccer), and they've also admitted it. We're just stupid enough to get caught. |
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Post by bbg95 on Jul 31, 2024 12:53:49 GMT -5
Japan defeated Nigeria 3-1, and Spain beat Brazil 2-0 after Marta got a red card right before halftime. Both are through to the quarterfinals.
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Post by zarsta on Jul 31, 2024 12:57:14 GMT -5
Japan defeated Nigeria 3-1, and Spain beat Brazil 2-0 after Marta got a red card right before halftime. Both are through to the quarterfinals. Not the way I wanted to see Marta finish her international career, but that was definitely a red. She was so upset, even a couple of Spanish players consoling her before she walked off. |
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Post by bbg95 on Jul 31, 2024 12:58:39 GMT -5
Japan defeated Nigeria 3-1, and Spain beat Brazil 2-0 after Marta got a red card right before halftime. Both are through to the quarterfinals. Not the way I wanted to see Marta finish her international career, but that was definitely a red. She was so upset, even a couple of Spanish players consoling her before she walked off. Yeah, I mean she high kicked the Spanish player in the head. Not intentional, but still an obvious red card. |
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Post by bbg95 on Jul 31, 2024 12:59:58 GMT -5
Also, absolutely brutal draw for Nigeria to end up in the same group as Spain, Japan and Brazil.
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Post by zarsta on Jul 31, 2024 13:21:55 GMT -5
Not the way I wanted to see Marta finish her international career, but that was definitely a red. She was so upset, even a couple of Spanish players consoling her before she walked off. Yeah, I mean she high kicked the Spanish player in the head. Not intentional, but still an obvious red card. The game also had a ridiculous number of injuries and players hobbling around. Brazil's keeper was down multiple times (surprised she wasn't subbed off), Spain had to sub off their keeper (Cata Coll took a knee to the face), and there were 15 or 16 minutes announced for stoppage time in the second half. Spain's last goal was scored in the 17th minute of added time. |
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Post by huskersrule95 on Jul 31, 2024 14:08:12 GMT -5
USA women beats Australia 2-1 to win their group. They will play Japan in quarterfinals
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Post by speegs13 on Jul 31, 2024 14:15:34 GMT -5
I haven't followed women's soccer in a hot minute, but right now who are the favorites for gold/medaling? Japan seems like a brutal matchup for the US in the QFs
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Post by bbg95 on Jul 31, 2024 14:27:19 GMT -5
I haven't followed women's soccer in a hot minute, but right now who are the favorites for gold/medaling? Japan seems like a brutal matchup for the US in the QFs Spain is the reigning World Cup champion and ranked No. 1 in the world. They went 3-0 in their group including a 2-1 win over Japan. That said, Japan is the kind of team you'd hope to face in the semifinal or later. Unfortunate that either Japan or USA will be out, as both are good enough to make the final. I'll have to look at the odds once the quarterfinals are set, but USA was the pre-tournament favorite (+175) at DraftKings, narrowly over Spain (+200). |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2024 15:33:51 GMT -5
I haven't followed women's soccer in a hot minute, but right now who are the favorites for gold/medaling? Japan seems like a brutal matchup for the US in the QFs USA has looked surprisingly good; their front 3 are very dangerous. Previous versions of Japan were better. This Japanese team is a good matchup for USA. I don't think they will pose a big threat for USA. |
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Post by Sbilo on Jul 31, 2024 16:00:26 GMT -5
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Post by zarsta on Jul 31, 2024 16:15:42 GMT -5
Last two matches end with France over NZ 2-1, and Canada over Colombia 1-0. Canada end up second in their group despite the -6 from the drone debacle.
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Post by bbg95 on Jul 31, 2024 16:23:09 GMT -5
Last two matches end with France over NZ 2-1, and Canada over Colombia 1-0. Canada end up second in their group despite the -6 from the drone debacle. Canada going 3-0 is so hilarious. Very 2007 Patriots and 2023 Michigan-esque. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2024 18:13:38 GMT -5
USWNT's next match:USA vs JPNWomen's Quarter-final - Match 20Date & Time: Saturday 3 August 2024 at 6:00 am PDT Place: Parc des Princes, Paris All Women's Quarter-final matches -- start times are Paris time. olympics.com/en/paris-2024/bracket/football/women
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