U.S. v. T&T Live!
posted by The Blue Devil @ 7:46 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, September 06, 2016
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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Good evening, Bob. I have jumped on your stead. Both teams have already clinched a place in the hex.
Thanks BDB, hope to have you around for some of the action.
So yes, the USA have cemented their advance into the hex with a drubbing of the hapless St. Vincintators.
Here's what I'm looking for tonight. I would like someone to step into the slot vacated by Jermaine Jones and claim it once and for all. I also want to see the continuation of the rise of Pulisic, Morris, and Wood, relegating Zardes and Altidore as specialists when we need fast on the wing, and punishingly big up top. I don't expect anyone to replace Brooks, but I would like to see Steve Birmbaum make a strong showing so that Omar Gonzales is just a painful memory after Brooks recovers.
And what the hell. Lets crush the Trinis!
Here's another question: What are the odds that one of the starting XI will take a knee in support of the SF QB's demonstration of support for Black Lives Matter? I think zero, but would like to be pleasantly proved wrong. Alexi did a little segment why he would not if he was in the starting XI and fair enough, he acknowledged his hetero-white privilege in his answer.
Good evening Gooner. How have you been? It's great to have your USMNT expertise to call on. I second that. After crushing St. Vinny it's now time to crush St. Trinny
I don't think so either, but it would be great to see. I never liked Lexi.
A shock in CONMEBOL as Venezuela lead the Argies five minutes before half time. while Uruguay is three up vs Paraguay at the half. Chile being held 0-0 by Bolivia about 35 minutes in
It's Tim back in goal, Cameron on the right, Birmbaum and Gonzakez paired in the center, Fabian Johnson on the left. Bedoya, and Pulisic wide and Bradley and Kljestan supporting Altidore up top. C'mon USA!!!
They're off from Jax
Did you watch the Chile Paraguay game on the weekend? I was surprised at how sluggish Copa America winners were. Paraguay used to be a surprise package. Maybe they are again?
Klejstan has flopped for the U.S. in the past. Timmy the ex Toffee is playing because the U.S. have already qualified for the Hex. Otherwise, it sounds like the lineup Jurgen will use in the Hex. Sound about right?
I did not watch the CONMEBOL matches , but I think Chile were held to a draw. They must be sluggish if they're being held at home by Bolivia. Paraguay may be back after a horrid qualifying campaign last time out
Hi David. We've been welll. Melanie's been really busy with her degree, never more so than now when she is working in a school here 8 hours a day in addition to the 2 courses this semester.
Other than Kenwen Jones, are there any Trinis of note? I can't see that there are.
Evening, lads - I'm jumping in for a second. My mistake - I thought tonight's match was another must-win and that qualification was still dangling.
Uruguay now four up vs Paraguay
I agree about Kljestan. He's all fancy haircut and non-dangerous areas of the pitch, though his whining at the ref is exceptional. He disgraced himself terribly in a recent DCU vs Pizza Rats encounter and probably should have picked up a second ticket for constantly rabbiting in the ref's earhole.
Hello Steve. We are doing well. Elizabeth is up taking care of her mom, who has cancer.I wish your Melanie well. Our Melanie will be away , starting her degree next year
Is this really the US home kit now - it looks like an away kit. Don't like it at all. Bring back the Where's Waldo look.
Good evening Bob. Great to have you on board
Great save by the keeper from Pulisic . Bradley takes a corner that , like Roon's corners, is headed away
I agree, Steve. Other than Kenwyne and perhaps , Shaz, I am not familiar with any of the Trinnies
Sp mcu for the surprise package. The only thing of note is that the Trinis botched a golden chance. And just now Puliisic forced a good save just now.
I'm watching on a link because Jacquelyn is watching AGT on one telly and recording Bachelor in Paradise on the other telly. Not one of my prouder moments.
Ooof! Give Elizabeth my best. I know her situation only too well. Godspeed to everyone.
It looks as if the US is making heavy weather of this one. It's Jones and 10 others for the Tobagoners for sure.
Trinny with a free kick conceded by Bradley and like Roon's , well out of play
T&T opting for the tiny goalkeeper tonight - haven't seen such a diminutive keeper since Jorge Ramos.
Thanks Steve. We appreciate it. I will send the message along
Agreed about the keeper and Jozy confirms what Steve stated by blasting over.
Since both teams are through, this may be more like a pre season friendly with players trying to avoid being injured ahead of their club matches,
Now my worst fears about Kljestan are true as he blasts over , unmarked from about eight yards out
I noticed that there were surprises in UEFA qualifying today.
Who's more of a statue - Jozy or Kenwynne?
I hope this picks up a lot very soon. Otherwise, you may be right David. No-one taking charge at the moment for either side.
What surprises, mate? I didn't see the results.
One positive about this link is that there are not any annoying announcers. I feel privileged.
The exciting Magyars were held 0-0 in the Faroes,. France held 0-0 in Belarus, and the Euro Champs lost 2-0 to the Swiss . I don't think they were banking on that
Also, Bulgaria on by the odd goal in a seven goal thriller vs Luxembourg. I expected a more one sided match. Kososvo with a creditable debut, drawing 1-1 in Helsinki.
Nice one, MUR - boom boom!
I'm off, lads - will be back soon.
I think that was a penalty, but the ref is giving a free kick just outside the box after that horrible trip on Cameron . Number 17 should have been booked.
Cheers Bob. Enjoy.
The free kick from Bradley was headed away then Pulisic won the ball with a great tackle, but the U.S. gave the ball away
I am really enjoying watching Pulisic. He reminds me of a England Schoolboys international I once saw where one kid just roasted the opposition and finished up with 4 goals. The announcer said, "remember the name, Joe Cole." Hope Pulisic has a better and more injury free career than the one Cole had. But when Cole was 17, whew!
A real upset in the making as Venezuela goes two up vs the Argies early in the second half.
Joe Cole was an exciting player to watch early in his career , but he never fulfilled his potential. Agreed that we hope Pulisic has a better career.
Bollocks! 2 misses. Wood's a whiff, Pulisic's off the post and away.
Better from Jozy as he put forth a great ball in the box. Pulsic missed it and Bobby Wood had his shot come off the woodwork with a wide open goal from a few yards out. The U.S. should have taken the lead.
A Trinny corner is headed away
Since there are not any announcers, I can tell you That Jurgen is loudly screaming, sounding royally pissed.
Has Kljestan completed a successful forward pass yet?
The Argies pull one back in Caracas, now trailing 2-1.
I doubt it. I think he's been a passenger , with about three touches if the ball if even that
A Trinny player was through, but shot into the side netting. Toffee Timmy had it covered.
The Brazis have taken the lead vs the Coffee Makers in the second minute
Uru have defeated Para 4-0 in the Guay Derby. That's a final
Another Trinny shot , but well wide from the D. Then another is well wide. They are starting to control the match
1-0. It had to be Kljestan, didn't it? Sigh.
GOAL !!!!! HOW ABOUT THAT . THE WORST PLAYER ON THE PITCH GIVES THE U.S. THE LEAD. IT STARTED WITH A THROW AND SOME NICE PASSING, BUT A POOR CLEARANCE WENT STRAIGHT TO KLEJSTAN, WHO TAPPED IN FROM A FEW YARDS OUT
Agreed. He's the American Lallana?
Pulisic has a pass cleared for a corner on the counter.
Bradley takes it short, then Phillip , the keeper, catches a cross as the offside flag is raised.
That's an apt comparison. All talent, not a heart to split among the two of 'em.
It's 1-0 to the U.S. at the half thanks to a gift wrapped goal
I guess one of them can be the Tin Man in the Wizard of Oz.
You'll have to steal that title from Landycakes. He's a Tin Man for all time. How about Humperdink for Sasha? Same crumbling under pressure. But if this is his renaissance, I won't grumble.
I had to pick up Melanie from marching band practice and am a tad tardy for the second half . Did I miss anything?
Sounds good to me. Hopefully, that is the case.
The Argies have come from two down to make it Desmond in Caracas in the final minutes.,
Great save by Phillip from Jozy then the whistle is blown
A book for Omar Cutchings for a foul on Bobby Wood in the build up to that shot.
Great block by Timmy from Kenwyne
It finishes Desmond in Caracas. The Argies will be disappointed, but they were two down early in the second half
The Coffee Makers tie it up in the Maracana.
The Trinis are getting forward like they did in that period before our goal. Lots of half clearances from us which keep the pressure on us. We need a second to clam things down a bit
GOAL !!!! JOZY PUTS THE U.S. TWO UP
Great run down the left by the Fab Johnson. He passed to Jozy , who turned a defnder then shot past Phillip making him feel more like Phillip Morris
Yes. That was class! Nice run and pass from Johnson to Altidore who sold his defender the wrong way and slotted it home. 2-0 and just at the right time.
Jordan Morris on for Bobby Wood then A Trinny player booked for a poor challenge on Jozy
Nice! I'm just back in time to see Jozy slide in to get his brace. US well in charge now. 3-0!
Bradley plays the free kick out wide to Pulisic , who passes the ball into the box and
GOAL!!!! JOZY SLIDES IN AT THE FAR POST TO SCORES HIS SECOND IN A MATTER OF MINUTES TO PUT THE U.S. THREE UP
And Again! Another great run behind the defense from Pulisic and a good finish from Jozy past John Phillips Looosah!
Welcome back, mate and well deserved after punishing the Trinnies for some cynical play.
Ale Bedoya replaced by Paul Arriola.
Phillip tips over a long range effort from Besler.
Never heard of this Arriola bloke.
Decent hit by Sasha. Palmed away uncertainly by the Trini midget.
T&T throwing in the towel then - Kenwynne off.
Bradley plays it short and Phillip is forced into another save. The Trinnies will want the ref to blow up now
Morris could add some gloss to this by making a serious stab at inclusion in the squad. I did not like to see him dropped for the Copa this summer. He was red-hot and Jūrgen stopped his momentum by dropping him.
A sign that the Trinnies have conceded this match. I will be surprised if they qualify from the Hex. Really surprised.
Paul Arriola. We capped him last spring to make sure he wasn't capped by El Tri. As if. He plays his club ball at Tijuana.
Another final score in CONMEBOL. Chile have been held 0-0 at home by Bolivia. Is that an upset?
4-0! Morris adds another on the rebound.
GOAL !!! BESLER WITH A TAP IN OFF A PASS FROM JOZY TO PUT THE U.S. FOUR UP. THIS ONE IS THREATENING TO GET OUT OF HAND,.
OOOOH. Arriola follows in just like Bedoya does and grabs a 4th!
Sorry - that was the youngster Arriola. Thanks for the info, mate.
That one made my nipples go all a-tingly. Boom Boom!
The final roll of das dice for Jurgen and Klejstan is replaced by a youngster
Besler is at home figuring out which way to diaper his newborn. That's nipple boy, Arriola.
Lovely, Bob. Thanks for the correction. Arriola started the move , so he finished it.
It's 1-1 at the half at the Maracana between the Brazis and the Coffee Makers. Decaf for the home team and Strange Brew with Cream for the visitors.
Great description . Thanks , Steve.
Besler's kiddo is all about the Arriola.
Timmy Toffee with a decent close range save
Off again...this one is in hand. Evening, gents!
BOOM BOOM, STEVE
Cheers, Bob. enjoy the rest of the week and I look forward to chatting with you for the Manc version of El Classico
That was a better save than I thought. He was unsighted and up to now he's just been back there telling blades of grass to F**K-OFF!!!
Yet he wonders why the fans in the Gladys Street End were heckling him during his final matches at Goodison
Too bad Bob naffed ioff. He would appreciate how at 4-0, and at 85 minutes, we have Morris, Altidore, and Pulisic on the pitch. Still a very attacking formation.
Agreed. I guess he left given that this match was decided a while ago, but you make a great point.
Jozy could have had the hat-trick and chose the flash option instead of wellying it
It's over and the U.S. thrash Trinny 4-0 . They win the group thanks to the victory
St. Vinny end with a -29 goal difference. No surprise there.
Alright. 4-0, a very good result and we top the group. Best to all of you Goldsteins. Cheerio boyo.
Now off to the Azteca . It's 0-0 about three minutes in between El Tri and the loathsome Hondurans.
Cheers , Steve. The same to you, Melanie, and Eric. It was great chatting with you.
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