Comments on: LiveBlog: USA v Latvia http://usa.worldcupblog.org/group-e/liveblog-usa-v-latvia.html World Cup 2010 - South Africa Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:20:15 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Cajun Nick http://usa.worldcupblog.org/group-e/liveblog-usa-v-latvia.html/comment-page-2#comment-1968 Cajun Nick Tue, 30 May 2006 12:23:37 +0000 http://usa.worldcupblog.org/group-e/liveblog-usa-v-latvia.html#comment-1968 Razzle, I saw them on the Fox Soccer Channel news. Production values and hosts leave something to be desired; but it's the best I can catch for all the latest football news. Razzle,

I saw them on the Fox Soccer Channel news.

Production values and hosts leave something to be desired; but it’s the best I can catch for all the latest football news.

]]> By: Isaac http://usa.worldcupblog.org/group-e/liveblog-usa-v-latvia.html/comment-page-2#comment-1960 Isaac Tue, 30 May 2006 04:13:17 +0000 http://usa.worldcupblog.org/group-e/liveblog-usa-v-latvia.html#comment-1960 After the game I got so focused on figuring out the best US lineup that I nearly forgot to compare the play to our opponents... and its scary. Is this US team really supposed to get 2 draws and a win? or even 1 draw and a win? Everything hinges on the Czech game, which is actually the first game, with a draw or a win, the US has a chance, if we lose to Czech... its 3 and out. After the game I got so focused on figuring out the best US lineup that I nearly forgot to compare the play to our opponents… and its scary.

Is this US team really supposed to get 2 draws and a win? or even 1 draw and a win? Everything hinges on the Czech game, which is actually the first game, with a draw or a win, the US has a chance, if we lose to Czech… its 3 and out.

]]> By: Razzle http://usa.worldcupblog.org/group-e/liveblog-usa-v-latvia.html/comment-page-2#comment-1958 Razzle Tue, 30 May 2006 03:43:47 +0000 http://usa.worldcupblog.org/group-e/liveblog-usa-v-latvia.html#comment-1958 Cajun - Where did you catch these highlights?? Thx in advance for sharing. Cajun -

Where did you catch these highlights??

Thx in advance for sharing.

]]> By: Cajun Nick http://usa.worldcupblog.org/group-e/liveblog-usa-v-latvia.html/comment-page-2#comment-1957 Cajun Nick Tue, 30 May 2006 00:03:03 +0000 http://usa.worldcupblog.org/group-e/liveblog-usa-v-latvia.html#comment-1957 Razzle, I caught highlights of the Ghana-Jamaica match. Based on what I saw, Ghana benefited from atrocious goalkeeping on Jamaica's part. Having said that, however, I've got to say I'm very impressed with Ghana's talent. Not only is the team fast and technically efficient, but they're pretty organized, too. You're right to <i>Group E, be scared. Be very very scared.</i> Razzle,

I caught highlights of the Ghana-Jamaica match. Based on what I saw, Ghana benefited from atrocious goalkeeping on Jamaica’s part.

Having said that, however, I’ve got to say I’m very impressed with Ghana’s talent. Not only is the team fast and technically efficient, but they’re pretty organized, too.

You’re right to Group E, be scared. Be very very scared.

]]> By: Karl http://usa.worldcupblog.org/group-e/liveblog-usa-v-latvia.html/comment-page-2#comment-1955 Karl Mon, 29 May 2006 21:57:34 +0000 http://usa.worldcupblog.org/group-e/liveblog-usa-v-latvia.html#comment-1955 The US looked their strongest against Latvia. I still would have liked to see the US team the regularly defeated the likes of Panama and T&T 3-0 during qualification. From what I've seen, it looks doubtful the US can win it's world cup matches 1-0. We're just too vulnerable on the counter-attack. That's not just a US thing either, any team can dominate an entire game and then lose a goal if the other team gets lucky on one good counter. Bottom line is the US just needs to score more goals and we didn't see that this last week. If we remember back to '02, all the games they won were multi-goal victories: 3-2 over portugal, 2-0 over mexico. They tied Korea 1-1 and would have needed 2 goals to get past germany. They almost had the equaliser, but still would have needed another to go through. Granted they beat Poland 1-0 earlier this year and that was a good game for them, but it's still nerve wracking to watch every time Poland went on a counter. The US looked their strongest against Latvia. I still would have liked to see the US team the regularly defeated the likes of Panama and T&T 3-0 during qualification. From what I’ve seen, it looks doubtful the US can win it’s world cup matches 1-0. We’re just too vulnerable on the counter-attack. That’s not just a US thing either, any team can dominate an entire game and then lose a goal if the other team gets lucky on one good counter. Bottom line is the US just needs to score more goals and we didn’t see that this last week. If we remember back to ‘02, all the games they won were multi-goal victories: 3-2 over portugal, 2-0 over mexico. They tied Korea 1-1 and would have needed 2 goals to get past germany. They almost had the equaliser, but still would have needed another to go through. Granted they beat Poland 1-0 earlier this year and that was a good game for them, but it’s still nerve wracking to watch every time Poland went on a counter.

]]> By: Razzle http://usa.worldcupblog.org/group-e/liveblog-usa-v-latvia.html/comment-page-2#comment-1954 Razzle Mon, 29 May 2006 21:41:52 +0000 http://usa.worldcupblog.org/group-e/liveblog-usa-v-latvia.html#comment-1954 Ghana did lose 1-0 to Mexico. You can breathe again. And I know I know ... I can think twice before yelling fire in a crowded theater ;) Ghana did lose 1-0 to Mexico. You can breathe again. And I know I know … I can think twice before yelling fire in a crowded theater ;)

]]> By: Razzle http://usa.worldcupblog.org/group-e/liveblog-usa-v-latvia.html/comment-page-2#comment-1953 Razzle Mon, 29 May 2006 19:20:01 +0000 http://usa.worldcupblog.org/group-e/liveblog-usa-v-latvia.html#comment-1953 Just to remind us that we havent been paying them enough attention, the Black Stars go ahead and thrash Jamaica with a 4-1 scoreline. Group E, be scared. Be very very scared. Just to remind us that we havent been paying them enough attention, the Black Stars go ahead and thrash Jamaica with a 4-1 scoreline.

Group E, be scared. Be very very scared.

]]> By: USA http://usa.worldcupblog.org/group-e/liveblog-usa-v-latvia.html/comment-page-2#comment-1942 USA Mon, 29 May 2006 03:04:34 +0000 http://usa.worldcupblog.org/group-e/liveblog-usa-v-latvia.html#comment-1942 I'd agree with those commeting on the inability to finish in front of the goal. Also, long-term, the team will need to work on developing some variety on set pieces. They did a nice job on some crosses (including the McBride goal), but the Latvian team is pretty tall and was able to bat away most of the crosses. Also, nice to see Donovan come back on defense a few times, get the ball, and drive it back up. Viva "total futbol"! I’d agree with those commeting on the inability to finish in front of the goal. Also, long-term, the team will need to work on developing some variety on set pieces. They did a nice job on some crosses (including the McBride goal), but the Latvian team is pretty tall and was able to bat away most of the crosses.

Also, nice to see Donovan come back on defense a few times, get the ball, and drive it back up. Viva “total futbol”!

]]> By: USA http://usa.worldcupblog.org/group-e/liveblog-usa-v-latvia.html/comment-page-2#comment-1941 USA Mon, 29 May 2006 02:59:19 +0000 http://usa.worldcupblog.org/group-e/liveblog-usa-v-latvia.html#comment-1941 Overall, a good send-off game. U.S. team played well, particularly in the 1st half. They looked a bit more tired in the 2nd half, but still managed to get a few decent stretches in. One point I'd make about Convey pushing DMB for a spot in the starting 11 - IMHO, I would stick with DMB. He did not have any goals today or on Friday, but his touch on the ball today was much better. He got a few shots on goal and had some good runs. Convey is a nice player off the bench, I would give DMB an edge in experience and ball control in front of the opposition goal. By the way, what happened to Dempsey? For my $$, he is one of U.S.'s better offensive players? Overall, a good send-off game. U.S. team played well, particularly in the 1st half. They looked a bit more tired in the 2nd half, but still managed to get a few decent stretches in.

One point I’d make about Convey pushing DMB for a spot in the starting 11 – IMHO, I would stick with DMB. He did not have any goals today or on Friday, but his touch on the ball today was much better. He got a few shots on goal and had some good runs. Convey is a nice player off the bench, I would give DMB an edge in experience and ball control in front of the opposition goal.

By the way, what happened to Dempsey? For my $$, he is one of U.S.’s better offensive players?

]]> By: Cajun Nick http://usa.worldcupblog.org/group-e/liveblog-usa-v-latvia.html/comment-page-2#comment-1937 Cajun Nick Mon, 29 May 2006 01:08:24 +0000 http://usa.worldcupblog.org/group-e/liveblog-usa-v-latvia.html#comment-1937 Good night, and have a great Memorial Day. Good night, and have a great Memorial Day.

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