2006 WORLD CUP -- Day 3 Thread -- USA Ready For Opener

MLSnet.com ^ | 6-12-06 | MLSnet.com

[soccer_maniac]

The wait finally comes to an end Monday for 11 of the 15 MLS players at the 2006 World Cup as the U.S. national team opens Group E play against Czech Republic in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. The Los Angeles Galaxy's Landon Donovan will lead the U.S. team into action starting at 11:55 a.m. ET on ESPN2.

In other action, Australia meets Japan in Kaiserslautern at 8:55 a.m. (ESPN2) for a Group F match. Italy and Ghana clash in the third match of the day, a Group E affair in Hanover at 2:55 p.m. (ESPN2).

[relictele]

And Totti

Saw Totti on the exhibition tour. He is a technical wizard.

[Eurotwit]

Looks like Koller is done for....

[burzum]

Looks like Koller is out.

[MoJo2001]

Yes! Them too...LOL!

[Rightwing Canuck]

Only problem is that he's at about 70% fitness, due to an ankle fracture three months ago.

[wolf78]

Looks like Koller is out.

Looks like a serious injury but not as a result of a foul.

[MoJo2001]

Halftime--regroup and let's get rolling!

[relictele]

Looks like a hamstring...

Do the US players think that these languid loping aerial passes up the middle will get anywhere against a side composed of battle-tested European players with a defensive mindset now that they are up 2-0?

They've tried it too often for it to be coincidence.

[dfwgator]

Well so far I think the Czechs are showing their #2 FIFA ranking is well deserved. They are going to be tough.

[Eurotwit]

We (Norway) met the Czechs in the playoff game for the right to be at the world cup. Obviously, the prevailed, but they are not supermen.

But, the US needs to pick up its game if they want to stage a comeback.

Who knows though, if the Czechs start lying back... They could get punished.

Let's see...

[BaBaStooey]

USA's Landon Donovan, foreground, holds back Czech Republic's Pavel Nedved, during the World Cup, Group E soccer match between United States and the Czech Republic, at the Gelsenkirchen stadium, Germany, Monday, June 12, 2006. The other teams in Group E are Italy and Ghana. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)


Czech Republic's Tomas Galasek, right, faces USA's Brian McBride as Damarcus Beasley, center, looks on during the World Cup, Group E soccer match between United States and the Czech Republic, at the Gelsenkirchen stadium, Germany, Monday, June 12, 2006. The other teams in Group E are Italy and Ghana. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)


Czech Republic's Jan Koller scores on a header as USA goalkeeper Kasey Keller vainly tries to reach for he ball during the World Cup, Group E soccer match between United States and the Czech Republic, at the Gelsenkirchen stadium, Germany, Monday, June 12, 2006. The other teams in Group E are Italy and Ghana. (AP Photo/Mark J.Terrill)


USA's Brian McBride, right, and Czech Republic's David Rozehnal go for a ball during the World Cup, Group E soccer match between United States and the Czech Republic, at the Gelsenkirchen stadium, Germany, Monday, June 12, 2006. The other teams in Group E are Italy and Ghana. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)


USA's Landon Donovan is airborne as Czech Republic David Rozehnal looks on during the World Cup, Group E soccer match between United States and the Czech Republic, at the Gelsenkirchen stadium, Germany, Monday, June 12, 2006. The other teams in Group E are Italy and Ghana. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

[SittinYonder]

Are they back from the half yet? I was able to sneak away to watch the first 45 minutes on a tv at the office, but I may be pushing it if I stay in there another 45 minutes.

[AGreatPer]

They have Beasley on the wrong side. He normally players better on the left side.

[lainie]

Just now coming back.

[SittinYonder]

Thanks.

[Central Scrutiniser]

I wouldn't have pulled Cherundulo, I'd pull Pope instead.

Good to see OBrien in though

[Berlin_Freeper]

O my God,
who are infallible Truth
and can neither deceive nor be deceived,
I firmly believe all that you have revealed
and propose to my belief through your holy Church,
because you have revealed it.
I believe that you are one in nature
and three in Persons:
the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
I believe that you are the Creator of all things
and that you reward the just
for all eternity in heaven
and punish the wicked
for all eternity in hell.
I believe that Jesus Christ is
the Son of God made man,
that he suffered and died for my sins
and rose from the dead in glory,
and that it is only in him
through the Holy Spirit
that eternal life is given to men.
I believe in fine all that your holy Church believes.
I thank you for having called me
to the true faith,
and I affirm that with the help of your grace
I will live and die in the holy faith.

[onja]

????? Just wondering, what is that for? Praying we'll win?

[Berlin_Freeper]

SHUT UP AND PRAY!

[BaBaStooey]

I guess...although, I would have went with "Dear Jesus, please help us score"