ENGLAAAAAAND!

alixzafiris

That is all.

Well actually, I leave you with this; regarding the vuvuzelas - because fvck it's actually kind of amusing, especially when I think about the people who complain about them...

http://www.capetowndailyphoto.com/blog/2010/06/cape-towns-large-vuvuzela/

Back to your knotting everyone...

Sing2phins

After this morning's US game, you do know that nearly everyone in the US is rooting for Algeria or a draw, right? 

Sing2phins

Oh, also, that picture is awesome.  Last night, someone brought a vuvuzela to Yankee Stadium and was promptly made to leave. 

Stackeye210

The US deserves to go somewhere and sit down with that tie today.  Go England. 

alixzafiris

Doesn't bother me. I'm not American.

However, the US played like monkeys this morning so they have only themselves to blame for the draw.

alixzafiris

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_englaaaaaand?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:f4b27fae-531c-4b5d-b540-116a0204e009Post:f9b829c8-eaab-4bd5-b1f7-248e681d1f41">Re: ENGLAAAAAAND!</a>:
[QUOTE]The NBA needs vuvuzelas.
Posted by Champagne Supernova[/QUOTE]

"And here he goes with the three pointer attemp - <font color="#ff0000"><strong>BBBBBBBZZZZZZZZ</strong></font>!!!"

"Schit"

Sing2phins

Oh, I know you're not American, that wasn't my point.  Also, while I agree the US played poorly in the first half, I don't think you (whoever said it) cannot say they have only themselves to blame for the draw.The third goal was clearly legit but was recalled based on an erroneous offside call.

alixzafiris

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_englaaaaaand?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:f4b27fae-531c-4b5d-b540-116a0204e009Post:1bef96ac-03ad-4fae-8b8a-97bf4ff0742d">Re: ENGLAAAAAAND!</a>:
[QUOTE]Oh, I know you're not American, that wasn't my point.  Also, while I agree the US played poorly in the first half, I don't think you (whoever said it) cannot say they have only themselves to blame for the draw.The third goal was clearly legit but was recalled based on an erroneous offside call.
Posted by Sing2phins[/QUOTE]

It wasn't an offside call...? It was about the personal fouls committed (by both sides) in the goal square, which is a legit call - and the official blew the whistle before the ball had left the striker's boot so it was technically a dead ball as soon as it was shot. Definitely the right call there.

But the first 50 minutes or so they played like total monkeys, and that's what cost them in the end. It should've been an easy win, they blew it and can't blame that on anything other than their own performance.

Stackeye210

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[QUOTE]Oh, I know you're not American, that wasn't my point.  Also, while I agree the US played poorly in the first half, I don't think you (whoever said it) cannot say they have only themselves to blame for the draw.The third goal was clearly legit but was recalled based on an erroneous offside call.
Posted by Sing2phins[/QUOTE]

A supposed easy win should not be decided by one call.  Sorry.

waltzingmatilda13

I don't like those vuvuzelas (they give me a headache) and would like to see them go away, but that is awesome. I like the shove-it-down-your-throat mentality when people biitch about something that's not going to change.

Sing2phins

Maybe I'm mistaken, but the graphic flashed "US offside" on the kick.  I was watching in a crowded bar full of people, so I couldn't hear the announcers (I also have a hearing impairment), but the people I was with said it was an offside call, too.  I guess we're mistaken.  Boo.

Stackeye210

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_englaaaaaand?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:f4b27fae-531c-4b5d-b540-116a0204e009Post:32a84946-737e-424a-ab59-ccb81dffa013">Re: ENGLAAAAAAND!</a>:
[QUOTE]Maybe I'm mistaken, but the graphic flashed "US offside" on the kick.  I was watching in a crowded bar full of people, so I couldn't hear the announcers (I also have a hearing impairment), but the people I was with said it was an offside call, too.  I guess we're mistaken.  Boo.
Posted by Sing2phins[/QUOTE]

I'm sure any call that close to the goal if the tv people aren't sure just put up offsides until it's sorted out because it's the most likely reason. 

From USAToday: 

Second-half sub <a href="http://content.usatoday.com/topics/topic/People/Athletes/Olympic+Sports/Maurice+Edu" title="More news, photos about Maurice Edu">Maurice Edu</a> appeared to put the U.S. ahead in the 86th, poking in close-range shot after Altidore headed Donovan's free kick to him. But the goal was disallowed by referee Koman Couilibaly of Mali, apparently for a foul before Edu got the ball.

Sing2phins

Thanks, Stack, and Alix, for setting me straight.  Again, I say: BOO.

Stackeye210

Oh trust me, I say boo too.  But I just don't feel sorry for them.