Showdown at the Azteca!
posted by The Blue Devil @ 7:41 PM
Lakenheath Old Boys
We are all former students at Lakenheath High School and other public schools in East Anglia. We were in school in the 70s and 80s and drank deeply from the well of British culture of those decades - the pints, the telly, and of course the footie!
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Lakenheath Old Boys
We are all former students at Lakenheath High School and other public schools in East Anglia. We were in school in the 70s and 80s and drank deeply from the well of British culture of those decades - the pints, the telly, and of course the footie!
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262 Comments:
ESPN pre game show has started at 9:30
AN HOUR PRE-GAME!!!!
The match starts at 10:30? I thought it was at 10?
Hey Bob,
you were missed this afternoon
What a shame about the match earlier. England should have been up by three in the first half
Did you read my last comments about the finish schedule for WCQ in the last thread?
The Pre-game ends at 10:15 but I think the kick off is at the bottom of the hour
Good afternoon, BD and UWS.I agree that Bob was missed. I did read the comments about the finish schedule. The match vs Monte at Wembley will be vital.
I think that is correct.
Sorry I meant good evening.
AFTERNOON?
That could be the big one
I am a little worried about the trip to Ukraine. I hope Monte drops some points before then
The other two CONCACAF matches have kicked off and Panama have taken an early lead vs group leaders, Honduras.
Me too. Sorry, it's been a long day. I meant good evening.
What? No snow?
Late night kick-offs tough on the diet . . . baking a plate of waffle fries . . .
Evening John
Good evening John. Great to have you on board this evening.
Mexico vs the U.S. is the latest World Cup qualifier today on the entire planet.
Good evening, going to try and stay awake for at least the first half.
Evening SS
That is four of us.. where has Bob buggered off to?
Where is his big bruv?
This US team isn't that good is it?
Why have we dipped?
No Italian Stallions up front???
Any predictions? I fear we will be lucky to get a point.
Good evening Someone.Hope you can join us the entire match.It is a late night for those on EDT.
Here come the teams
Why aren't Mexico wearing green?
YES IT IS!!!
It won't end until after midnight!
It's a tough place to play. 7,500 feet up. 100,000 plus who are loud. A point would be a great result.
UWS, the lack of Italian Stallions up top . . . nail on freaking head
I predict that Mexico will win 2-0. I would change it to Desmond if the Italian Stallions were up front.
Nice American presence in the crowd.
Mexicans booing the Start Spangled Banner.... just like the old days at Wembley!
I remember them booing the Argentina NA and got bored booing cuz it was so long
I am not sure why Mexico isn't wearing agree. I agree with Someone.The Azteca is a cauldron at an altitude of 7500. That may explain why the U.S played in Denver
Costa Rica have taken the lead vs Panama.
What was that reprise at the end of the Star Spangled Banner?
Now for the Mexican National Anthem. The Boos change to partisan cheers .
we got the extended mix of the Star Spangled Banner.
CR v. Panama, MUR . . . I thought it was Honduras v. Panama.
Great to see Chicha is not injured.
Correct John.Costa Rica took the lead vs Jamaica.Thank you .
I was talking with the school soccer coach and he was saying that if our best strategy is to play in altitude to get used to playing Mexico even though the weather could end up as it did.. it is sad
MUR . . . this is a big match .. . you must be a little nervous . . . I'm depending upon you for pinpoint accuracy with your comments . . . you have my complete faith . . . at least for another fifteen minutes. . . then you may be subbed out.
This stadium has held TWO World Cup Finals! I think it is the only stadium that can say that
We're off
De Santos wearing all black boots...looks like he is wearing balerina slippers
I will do my best and give it my all. Thanks for the vote of confidence . I appreciate it.
Correct. The Azteca is the only stadium to host two World Cup Finals.
I remember the US Mexico match in the WC in Japan/Korea
The US scored a boatload in the middle of the night. I actually called England to talk my brothers...they were the only ones I knew that was up
WHERE'S OUR BOB
The Jamiacans got a draw in the Azteca. That should give the U.S. confidence.
Useless cross by Beasley...does he play for United??
Cross by Beasley went nowhere near a teammate.
I remember that match . It was strange watching that match in the wee hours.I remember giving Elizabeth a match summary when she woke up, hours after the match ended.
The U.S. clear the first Mexican corner.
Chichrito is a cheating bastard. Don't you all agree?
SHUT IT BUBBLE BOY
Ian said that the away team hasn't won a qualifier between these two in forty one years. That does not surprise me.
I second that. Not nice Bubble Boy!
Great tackle by Beasley
Great challenge by Beasley.
Beasley kicked out some bright movement outside the box, then he gets booked.
It does to me... We didn't qualify for yonks... we still didn't lose to Mexico?
Dive? or push?
Horrible free kick from Dos Santos. He can do that the entire match as far as I am concerned.
We didn't lose to them in the U.S. We may have drawn matches that we now win.
I know Mexico have always had a tough time playing in the U.S.
A mexican went down in the box as he was pushed. The linesman put his flag up... ref didn't see him
The linesman waived for a penalty off the blocked from Dis Santos.
Who the hell is the commentator rooting for Mexico?
That have their Mexian bloke on the pre-game show.. must be him
Beasley plays in the Mexican league?
That would've been a harsh penalty. The Mexico player stopped running, forcing the contact.
Jozy wins a corner off a long ball from Clint.
ooh, just wide... foul called anyway
Refs call everything on the set pieces. Ridiculous.
Jeff Cameron heads just wide from the corner as he was called for a push
I agree. It didn't seem much of a push and I agree that the penalty would have been harsh. Minimal contact on Chicha.
The linesman that called for the penalty is the ref's brother. Not a case of brotherly love!
At least Chicha isn't hurt. I hurt he came off last Friday
Did you Fergie is going to put out two completely different teams for the Saturday and Monday games?
Will he play the top team in the Cup because of the FIFTEEN points lead
I wonder what happened to Bob.
I think so. I hope we don't lose to Sunderland because we have a reserve side. Also because the players are coming back from international duty. Will Raffa do the same with Chelsea?
Edu crap give away. Bradley stripped. Need to keep possession
I want three points on Saturday!
Of course, I wanted three today too
Halftime and Panama lead Honduras 1-0 while Costa Rica lead Jamaica by the same score.
Yellow card again... they are giving out far too much these days!
Beesler booked for a foul on Dos Santos.
Well collected by Brad
I agree with both three point statements and also agree that yellow cards are just as easy to collect as toilet paper.
Chicha heads over a great cross. He should have hit the target. I would prefer to see him do that tonight rather than Monday at SB.
Half way through the half.. so far so good
Corner!
A long cross from Hercules is headed out for a corner.
USELESS CORNER!!!
WTH was that!
Shocking corner.
DON'T BLAME THE ALTITUDE.
TOO LATE IAN!
I posted those scores five minutes ago.
Costa Rica beating Jamaica
Panama beating Honduras
Two consecutive corners for Mexico.
As Taylor Twellman stated Mexico City is the mile and half high city
Sorry... missed it!
Hate refs that make a call and blows his whistle and sprints to the spot of the foul!
Open header at the back post... saved
This is breaking bad.
Zavala with a free header should have scored, but fortunately headed straight to Guzan off the free kick
I agree. The refs don't need to be in the spotlight.
Struth... that was close.... over the top!
Really bad.
Bloody hell - we're under the cosh here.
Sorry about the absence. I'm enjoying this with a group of guys here.
Headed over by Chicha from close range off a great cross. great possession from Mexico.
Beasley concedes a needless corner.
Good evening Bob. Great to have you on board.
Darke has that right . . in survival mode.
We are lucky not to be two down after two close range headers should have been in the back of the net.
That was a foul on Dempsey.
YOu have been very naughty of late... he's got new friends boys!
Clint down from a tackle. I hope he's not injured.
What say you Bob?
Why does everyone call them the New York Red Bulls? It's the New York Red Bull!
Nice one , John!
ESPN's website has this match as top billing...what is going on in this country
Great through ball to Bradley. A shame that his touch let him down or else the U.S probably would have taken the lead.
I can't believe that Ochoa, the Mexican keeper, may be joining Liverpool. What is wrong with Pepe Reina?
What is wrong with Liverpool!!!
HOPEFULLY LOTS
Poor pass from Jozy and Mexico break. Shocking cross from Dos Santos. Is he training with MUFC?
I agree, UWS. Something must be wrong if that want that shorty keeper going for crosses in the Prem.
Beasley should be subbed at the half. I wouldn't put it past him to do something stupid to get a second yellow.
That was a great run and chip.. well done Guzan.. he got the ball and saved the rebound
Hand of God... right about that exact place on the pitch!!!
Great keeping by Guzan as he came out to get the pass as he was fouled by Zavala.
US had a chance there... get the passes right
Damn .. . we need to get a shot on goal
Okay . . let's get a goal here.
Into stoppage time.
This will be the third 45 minute period that Mexico have not scored in front of their home crowd!
The Liverpool target can't even catch a routine cross off the free kick. Corner to the U.S.
Again... Liverpool...sign him up... looks brilliant!
Three minutes of stoppage time.
And the ref blows up after TWO!!
So far so good
I hope it's four 45 minute periods. Also, I would love to see Liverpool sign him. MUFC must be licking their chops.
Halftime and 0-0. Did the ref end the half a minute early???
I've moved on to the great American treat . . .pop tarts . . favorite flavors, lads?
My favorite flavor is blueberry.
Waffle fries to Pop Tart... what's next for Johnny
Well, at least I havent' cracked open a beer . . . blueberry, eh? . . brown sugar cinnamon with icing . . .
Away we go for the second half
The second half is underway from the Azteca.Never a pen. The Mexican commentator is obviously biased.
That was a bit lucky
Almost an OG to start the half. ..
Nearly an Og by Beesler as a cross from Aquino is out for a corner that comes to nothing
Another crappy corner from that paticular corner flag... is there a jet stream coming from the corner?
Brown is better with beer while blueberry is better with wine or champers
Not sure, but something most be propelling those footballs.
Crappy defending by Maurice Edu. Stupid foul on Chicha, then he gifts possession just outside the box.
Mexico is like Barca in that as soon as they lose the ball they look to win it back.
Do something with it Jozy
Panama now lead Honduras 2-0
Almost a shot on goal for US!
atrocious attempt by Dempsey
Pathetic effort from Clint.
Costa Rica now lead Jamaica 2-0.
What did that hit?
Just over the top
What the hell happened to Beasley?
Great defending by Omar Gonzalez on Aguino after a comical fall by Beasley.Corner to Mexico.
Salcido, the former Cottager shoots high and wide from the corner.
Panama currently top the group.
altidore is coming off
Eddie Johnson on for Jozy.What about Beasley?
I don't like Taylor Twilman at all
Everyone is crossing like the boys in red down the Warwick Road and Sir Matt Busby Way
This match is being played so late because Mexico doesn't go to daylight savings time until Sunday; just like the Europeans.
Why isn't that a yellow?
As usual , Ian is rather tardy. I posted those scores five minutes ago.
Clocks change the night before Easter in England... not good for the Easter Bunny
I agree with you about the crossing. Great analogy!I agree with you about Taylor. He's really obnoxious or just plain noxious.
Yes you did.... I did not repeat them this time
The same in Mexico!That's why this match is being played so late.
Ignorant too
No probs, UWS. I blame Ian, not you.
He sure is and arrogant.
A wee kip for the bunny?
John in the pantry looking for what he can have next after the waffle fries and pop-tarts
This match is the latest World Cup qualifier played today. Any guesses for the earliest one played today?
Early match on ESPN... lovely jubbley
Australia drew with someone
Argentina only drew at Bolivia
It was Desmond as the Aussies hosted Oman, but not the earliest one played today.
The Argies are still running away with Conmenbol while Bolivia look set to win the wooden spoon.
Hernandez offside... he does that too much
Dempsey dispossesed, but Hernandez off.
Costa Rica have defeated Jamaica 2-0.
Almost a chance for the US... offside
That was close to being not off.
Maurice Edu volleys wide as he is flagged offside.
Give up...can't think of any place further east in the time zones
Mexico have not created much
Panama have defeated Honduras 2-0 and now top the group.
It's bloody midnight and there is still over 20 to go!
Could've been one for Mexico there.
It was new Caledonia vs Tahiti played at 2 AM this morning in a meaningless Oceania qualifier as New Zealand have already clinched a playoff spot vs the fourth placed CONCACAF team.
First, that looked like a foul. Some Yank pushed with two arms then a shot deflected just wide
Good morning lads.Is this a Tuesday night or Wednesday morning match?
Dempsey dispossed again. We are in trouble this last 20.
Yes, thought there was a foul in the box.
Brad Davis os on for Hercules.
Why have ESPN hired so many Mexicans for this coverage!
US almost undone there
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