Subdude Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 The biggest sporting event in the World starts next month. In case you're tracking here are the groups. Group ABrazil (host)CroatiaMexicoCameroon Group BSpainNetherlandsChileAustralia Group CColombiaGreeceCote D'IvoireJapan Group DUruguayCosta RicaEnglandItaly Group ESwitzerlandEcuadorFranceHonduras Group FArgentinaBosniaIranNigeria Group GGermanyPortugalGhanaUSA Group HBelgiumAlgeriaRussiaSouth Korea Btw since everyone will be watching, USA plays Germany on June 26th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 USA's first match is against Ghana on 6/16 at 5pm, then Portugal on 6/22 at 5pm (local). Going to be really tough to get out of this group... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Today's the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 There's a new rugby sports bar Downtown in the old Angelo's or Mantra space (next door to Flying Saucer). They weren't quite ready to open but decided to open early to show the World Cup matches. They have a few appetizers that they've been offering for free. Eventually they'll have a South African menu. This is the second location, the first being in Van Nuys, CA. It's a pretty fun place to watch a game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted June 16, 2014 Author Share Posted June 16, 2014 There's a new rugby sports bar Downtown in the old Angelo's or Mantra space (next door to Flying Saucer). They weren't quite ready to open but decided to open early to show the World Cup matches. They have a few appetizers that they've been offering for free. Eventually they'll have a South African menu. This is the second location, the first being in Van Nuys, CA. It's a pretty fun place to watch a game. Curious as to how they will construct a South African menu. Braai, peri peri chicken and mutton? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Can you get Kudu here?I think my favorite part of South Africa cuisine was all the different types of Piri Piri sauce they had. So many restaurants made their own, always a bit unique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 For matches so far I've been to Munich, Phoenix (Firkin), and Junction. The first two had great crowds. Junction was fine but lacking fans of the actual teams (which was surprising for England Italy on a Saturday). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Curious as to how they will construct a South African menu. Braai, peri peri chicken and mutton? Check out "Traditional Dishes" here: http://www.thespringbok.com/food-drink-menu.html That's the Van Nuys menu, though ours may end up a little different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 For matches so far I've been to Munich, Phoenix (Firkin), and Junction. The first two had great crowds. Junction was fine but lacking fans of the actual teams (which was surprising for England Italy on a Saturday). I've been watching what matches I can from home, I went to lucky's in the east end for the USA match, glad I rode my bike so the beer could air dry on the way home. that place was packed. I love the enthusiasm that I see in USA fans these days (even if their soccer knowledge is a bit lacking, their heart is in the right place). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatesdisastr Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 I've been watching what matches I can from home, I went to lucky's in the east end for the USA match, glad I rode my bike so the beer could air dry on the way home. that place was packed. I love the enthusiasm that I see in USA fans these days (even if their soccer knowledge is a bit lacking, their heart is in the right place). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 I checked out Springbok yesterday. Very cool setup, good addition to that area. Looking forward to when they have a full menu.There were about 20 people in there having drinks, but no one was actually watching the match (except our table). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted July 8, 2014 Author Share Posted July 8, 2014 Germany scored FIVE goals over Brazil in the first half! This must be one of the greatest collapses in Cup history! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted July 8, 2014 Author Share Posted July 8, 2014 Germany scores AGAIN! 0-6 Oh, the humanity! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted July 8, 2014 Author Share Posted July 8, 2014 And again! Best quote on the feed:I was going to say I've never seen anything like this, but no one has ever seen anything like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arche_757 Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 moo I couldn't care who wins or loses this game. The highlights I've watched appear to show the Germans moving at high speed with the Brazilians simply plodding along at a snails pace. Odd to think they're that bad AT home! Crazy. Though Brazil hasn't impressed that much this cup. Germany vs Holland for the final? Could be quite entertaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted July 8, 2014 Author Share Posted July 8, 2014 Germany v Argentina might be more likely. This will be one of those losses that people will remember for life, like Bill Buckner in 1986. Brazil was still favored to win even with Neymar (sp) out. Brazil actually scored 1-7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arche_757 Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Is Argentina favored? I would be surprised to think they might be. I think the Dutch are a better team, and have played a better crop of teams this cup than Argentina. Germany vs Holland Germany wins 2-1 in extra time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted July 8, 2014 Author Share Posted July 8, 2014 I haven't followed it meticulously, but I was under the impression Argentina was slightly favored. Of course, Brazil was today so who can tell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arche_757 Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 I think that's all the pundits thinking Argentina is better than Holland - because they've won the cup before... but I think Holland has a better body of work, and have won against mostly better competition through the knockout and group stage (though Australia is a question mark).I'll admit this cup has featured me watching the least amount of games possible. I just really don't care this year. Even the US results didn't matter to me - I conceded defeat entering the cup, and the USMNT failing against Portugal to win outright = a very blase view of this whole event. And I enjoy soccer/futbol/whathaveyou. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollusk Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 I'm just glad we don't have matchups that would have Germany rolling over Belgium and then coming to a draw with France. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TowerSpotter Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 No way! Holland is very tricky, they have a specialist for penaltys and only comes out for penaltys. On top of that Robben is such a faker, throws himself on the ground whenever he has a chance to. I don't like the way the Netherlands play. I hope they lose against Argentina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arche_757 Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 I hope the best teams play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted July 9, 2014 Author Share Posted July 9, 2014 Netherlands and Argentina boringly 0-0 in ET Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TowerSpotter Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Argentina wins the penalties. I'm so glad the Netherlands goes home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted July 10, 2014 Author Share Posted July 10, 2014 Yeah, I was kind of rooting for Argentina also, but go Germany in the final! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arche_757 Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 I must admit - I'll always cheer for the teams that haven't won the cup.Countries that have won since the WC began:Uruguay (2 times)Brazil (5 times)EnglandWest Germany/Germany (3 times)Argentina (2 times)FranceSpainItaly (4 times) With Argentina vs Germany.... I wonder how many Mossad agents will be present? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
august948 Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 I'm just glad we don't have matchups that would have Germany rolling over Belgium and then coming to a draw with France. I think that would be Germany rolling over Belgium, The Netherlands, and France, only to be bested by the US, Britain, France and Russia in the next cup 4 years later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
august948 Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 I must admit - I'll always cheer for the teams that haven't won the cup.Countries that have won since the WC began:Uruguay (2 times)Brazil (5 times)EnglandWest Germany/Germany (3 times)Argentina (2 times)FranceSpainItaly (4 times) With Argentina vs Germany.... I wonder how many Mossad agents will be present? i guess that depends on how many octogenarian German soccer fans are attending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted July 13, 2014 Author Share Posted July 13, 2014 Match is on! Putin and Merkel are both there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted July 13, 2014 Author Share Posted July 13, 2014 Germany scores (finally) in extra time And Germany it is! I see crying Argentinians. What a great Cup! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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