Dutch score in stoppage time. 2:0
2022 FIFA World Cup Thread
Netherlands up 2:0 at half.
Lone halftime sub for the USMNT is Gio Reyna in for Jesus Ferreira.
USA SCORES IN THE 76TH MINUTE!!! 2:1 Netherlands
For those on here that are more knowledgeable in football, can someone explain to me why Pulisic, who is supposed to be one of if not the best player on the team, is the one they have taking the corners? I'd think they would want someone like him in the box.
Dutch score in the 81st minute. 3:1 Netherlands
Netherlands wins 3:1.
Welp, it was one helluva run. Didn't expect to see the U.S. win but you still have to be happy about their run in this tournament.
Now to look ahead to 2026 (with some other CONCACAF tournaments between now and then).
Now to look ahead to 2026 (with some other CONCACAF tournaments between now and then).
Ryllini
- Lombard
I'm definitely a passing national team soccer fan, but it seems to me this team is lacking for size. This teams gets enough corners, but thr ball never finds one of our players heads. There is never any stress in the box for our opponents.
I think this team is pretty good at ball control, but the passing is pretty bad. I don't know if it spacing or miscommunication, but we can be better.
I think this team is pretty good at ball control, but the passing is pretty bad. I don't know if it spacing or miscommunication, but we can be better.
You're right, and specifically what the team is missing is traditional striker. It's been a consistent problem and I don't understand the decision to start Jesus Ferriera (5'9") over Haji Wright (6'3"). The attack started to look a lot more dangerous when Wright came on.
As for passing I think there were are a lot of attacks where one too many passes was being made. Passing on a shot and instead trying for one more (low percentage) pass.
Ransom Stoddard
Ordained Dudeist Priest
- Bloomington, IL
I think he's got the same doctors as Kevin Warren.
Good thing we had to have this handball PK in stoppage time in a match that's currently 3:0.
England/France quarterfinal will be fun.
OnlyOrange
- Belleville, IL
What a wild game that was...bummed for Brazil after that Neymar goal, but...just wow
Neymar picked to go last in PK's, and they lose before he gets his chance.
Messi goes first, makes it, and Argentina goes on.
ALWAYS have your best player go first.
Messi goes first, makes it, and Argentina goes on.
ALWAYS have your best player go first.
Well known U.S. soccer writer Grant Wahl has died at the age of 48 while covering today's Netherlands-Argentina match. He had wrote the following on Monday about some health issues he had been having while over there (per ESPN.com):
This was his final tweet today:
This was his final tweet today:
One thing I have enjoyed in this World Cup has been listening to Derek Rae on commentary. With him being the English language voice in this part of the world for both Bundesliga and La Liga, I've liked hearing him rattle off the club teams some of these players play for, especially the ones in the Bundesliga.