Comments on: USA vs. Guatemala Live Blog

By: JC

JC — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 15:43:27 +0000

I had forgotten about this blog, take it easy scott, Im NOT ashamed at all, belive me usa was harsh on tackles too, I was dissapointed on certain things about Guatemala, but not ashamed. but i think ive tried to make my position clear in the previous posts i made so I wont repeat myself. anyway, USA is definetly through to the next round in light of recent scores, well deserved by the way, Id like to discuss canadas team, but i honestly have no idea how they are playing, right now im just wishing Guatemala can make it.

By: Scott

Scott — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:13:20 +0000

I’m confused as to where all of the accusations are coming from. JC: nobody is talking bad about guatemala because it is a country in poverty. All of the negative things said were the result of watching a team that just did not play a pretty game. They were brutal on tackles and even worse as sportsmen. You should be ashamed of your own team for the way they portrayed themselves on a national stage.

However, it is easy to admit that guatemala was the better team and should have won or drawn.

Lisa: really if you don’t like it go somewhere else. You could have found out the info you seeked in a hundred other places. And why would you read the entire live blog if it upset you so much. Do yourself a favor and stop trying to find things to huff your woman rights chest at and relax. You’ll live much longer.

By: JC

JC — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:09:14 +0000

CW- and dude, dont patronice me with calling me amigo, you make me feel mexican, but ill belive you, just a little slang for you, in guate, we call a friend CUATE, and speaking 50% spanish, well we call that Spanglish. lol, later.

By: JC

JC — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:00:33 +0000

John- very good points, but the policemen in RIOT SQUAD GEAR are just precautionary, we have never actually had a significant incident, and not all fans are like that, I mean, I wouldnt throw anything or hurt any player in the us, and most Guatemalans wouldnt either, I actually went to the game to see some of the us players that I consider are really good. but you are right that in SOME sections of the stadium, fans are more frustrated and agresive from the many failures from our national team, and it reflects in our attitude.

As for the game, Guatemala may have played scrapier, but its because they wanted to show the us, they were not intimidated by them. its not the best way to do so I agree, but comon, some of your players have twice the size of ours and where shoving and pushing also. Anyway, very good points, and I suspect US will more than likely be in the world cup.

CW- Dude, players from US are smart, because, remember I was at the game, and there was a lot of pushing and shoving from the us team also, you just didnt see it on camara, I did, I was there. And dude, the ref was just looking for an excuse to send someone off, from where i saw it they were both going for the ball, but cabrera has allways been agresive when going for the ball, Im not sure he meant to hurt your player, from where I was sitting it didnt seem like that, plus they BOTH got hurt, and the stadium got quiet when they clashed, I wasnt able to catch the replay so I cant really verify that, but the ref wanted to level the game, simple as that, he was scared of the us. As for Ruiz, wouldnt you be ticked off if your team had traided you to TORONTO the day before the game against usa? but yeah that was a foul against the goalie, I agree. Finally im not sure if your wishing Guate luck in a sarcastic way with your prediction about us not being at the 2010 world cup…Since im a fan of my seleccion, (and according to you not a classy one, hehe)I wish very much for my country to get to the WC2010, but if im being objective and realistic…..mmm…harsh reallity….well I can only hope for the best.

By: CW

CW — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:05:32 +0000

JC-
No racism or superiority complex here mi amigo. I am married to a beautiful girl from Bolivia. I have lived in south america. I play futbol each week with great friends from all over central and south america. I speak spanish 50% of the time in my home. Sorry if my comments lead you to believe otherwise.
My point is that Ruiz is DIRTY! As the capt he sets the standard for the team, and it is evident in how they play. The hit from Cabrera, lots of diving, the guy that took a half-kick at Bocanegra after his goal, are all examples you really can’t say anything to refute. His fake apology to Tim Howard is just part of his MO. He is also a lying diver, evident week in and week out in the MLS.
Guate was the better team for much of the game. No question, and very frustrating for U. S. Fans. We have a lot of work to do as a team.
As for Guatemala, good luck in the remainder of your qualifiers. I suspect in 2010 Ruiz and the rest will be watching the world cup on TV.

By: Eric

Eric — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:52:28 +0000

I’ve recorded every game since the 2002 World Cup and my cable box on me last night. Is there anyone who recorded the game that could burn me a DVD? Thanks.

Please email me at gingafan2006@yahoo.com

By: Melissa

Melissa — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:52:24 +0000

I’d like to know why there’s nothing about the WNT anywhere. Despite us winning in extra time… Sorry guys. I'm on West Coast time and I'm not a morning person. Post is up. Congrats to both the Women's and Men's teams for kicking ass in 24 hours.

By: John

John — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:44:57 +0000

Okay JC, I can agree with you that Guatemala looked way better than the US for a lot of the match, but they also played WAY dirtier. Maybe you could call it “scrappier” since it wasn’t all illegal, but you can’t defend a flying elbow to the face or intentionally kicking the keeper in the head when he has the ball. That was hardly a “mistake”, just watch the replay. Also, while fans in the US in many sports can be rude and even ruthless, you’ll never EVER see players protected from the fans by policemen in RIOT SQUAD GEAR. I think the point stands.

But back to the game, I think the handball by the US in the box in the first half should have been a penalty. Down by 1 goal in that crazy atmosphere, I don’t think we would have gotten back into the game. Guatemala at least deserved a draw.

By: Brooks Peck

Brooks Peck — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:21:52 +0000

Mele, I’m sure Melissa is going to do up something nice for ya, so sit tight!

By: mele419

mele419 — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:01:21 +0000

I’d like to know why there’s nothing about the WNT anywhere. Despite us winning in extra time…