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[stupei]

Anyone have the coaches words?

They all talked about how Bassett has been an important part of their success and that they hope she will be remembered for that. Also talked a bit about how everyone counted them out before the tournament, so they're proud of their success and progress. But when the interviewer asked about being ready to take on Germany on Saturday, he sort of quietly scoffed; the last thing anyone wants to talk about after losing the semi-final is the third place match.

Don't have the exact words because I've actually become interested in this Fox Sports segment on girls learning to play in Jordan.

 

[Rawket Lawnchair]

Not sure if I wanna watch Japan vs USA...'Murrica fans turn on their racist knob from 10% to Overdrive.

 

[Juicy Bob]

And to give Japan credit, the last counter was beautifully done. The cross is excellent and a real scoring chance even if Laura Bassett didn't bury it.

Which is what makes it all the more cruel. Bassett had to make an attempt to intercept otherwise Japan would've had a genuine chance.

She's so unlucky.

 

[SteveO409]

Not sure if I wanna watch Japan vs USA...'Murrica fans turn on their racist knob from 10% to Overdrive.

So easy to cherry pick idiots on twitter with a simple keyword search. You're going out of your way to find hateful stuff like that

 

[Ganzlinger]

What a shame... glad I didn't watch it. I was rooting for England.

 

[Hunter S.]

Not sure if I wanna watch Japan vs USA...'Murrica fans turn on their racist knob from 10% to Overdrive.

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I suppose it does make sense to generalize 320 million Americans based of the writings of a few. So scientific and logical.

 

[Briarios]

You know, I've seen a lot of weird hits like that this Cup ... I have to wonder is the fake pitch is impacting stuff.

 

[KHarvey16]

Not sure if I wanna watch Japan vs USA...'Murrica fans turn on their racist knob from 10% to Overdrive.

Wait...why would the knowledge there are idiots on the internet make you not want to watch something on television? And why hasn't that fact prevented you from watching every match?

 

[Empyrean Heaven]

Nevermind.

 

[timetokill]

Not sure if I wanna watch Japan vs USA...'Murrica fans turn on their racist knob from 10% to Overdrive.

As long as they're not in the stadium like other soccer teams' racist fans, I'll be happy.

 

[ibyea]

Which is what makes it all the more cruel. Bassett had to make an attempt to intercept otherwise Japan would've had a genuine chance.

She's so unlucky.

Yeah I got the impression that it wasn't incompetence, but bad luck.

 

[Juicy Bob]

Hopefully the UK soccer and FIFA put a heavy security detail on Bailey for the next few weeks. I know the UK is not Colombia but I'm sure Blatter doesn't want his last image to be another Andres Escobar.

The fuck?

 

[Envelope]

the more i think about it, the worse i feel for England D:

 

[KenOD]

I still love them, I still respect them, but after that mistake it's going to be a while before I can watch another Football match.

The heart needs to heal after that.

Hopefully the UK soccer and FIFA put a heavy security detail on Bailey for the next few weeks. I know the UK is not Colombia but I'm sure Blatter doesn't want his last image to be another Andres Escobar.

What? No. Just... no. Respect has been given and respect is still had for all. Terrible bad luck is not going to going to lead to such a thing. I don't know why you could leap to such a thought.

 

[ReadingRambo]

Yeah I got the impression that it wasn't incompetence, but bad luck.

Incompetence would have been not going for the intercept.

 

[Catdaddy]

That hurt to watch, that just sucks.

Looks like at one point a camera was following her as she was walking with the coach and crying, and a hand pushed the camera away from them.

 

[ibyea]

Incompetence would have been not going for the intercept.

exactly

 

[ReadingRambo]

Hopefully the UK soccer and FIFA put a heavy security detail on Bailey for the next few weeks. I know the UK is not Colombia but I'm sure Blatter doesn't want his last image to be another Andres Escobar.

What on earth is this post.

 

[Empyrean Heaven]

Nevermind.

 

[Ganzlinger]

Hopefully the UK soccer and FIFA put a heavy security detail on Bailey for the next few weeks. I know the UK is not Colombia but I'm sure Blatter doesn't want his last image to be another Andres Escobar.

Relax, man. There is no chance something like that would happen.

 

[Crimson_Gold]

Hopefully the UK soccer and FIFA put a heavy security detail on Bailey for the next few weeks. I know the UK is not Colombia but I'm sure Blatter doesn't want his last image to be another Andres Escobar.

I have no idea what's going on here. Is this a drunken post?

 

[ReadingRambo]

Nevermind.

A very dangerous precedent was set in 1994. Baileys teammates, coaches and many of the fans have been supportive, but will everyone?

You know there have been thousands of own goals since 1994 right? About the only thing you are correct about is that England is in fact not Colombia circa 1994.

And it's Bassett.

 

[Clydefrog]

That hurt to watch, that just sucks.

Looks like at one point a camera was following her as she was walking with the coach and crying, and a hand pushed the camera away from them.

Yeah I think it was the hand of another England player telling the camera man to fuck off

 

[elty]

Kind of sad that only one of her teammate (Carney?) and the coach was with her. Her teammate desperately trying to get the whole team to come.

 

[daxgame]

Second England goal is coming.

well you were sort of spot on

hilarious match

 

[Ashes]

Can't repeat that feat even if she tried. Off the bar in the 91st minute. Damn.

 

[RurouniZel]

I feel sorry for the poor woman. Looking at the replay that was just sheer horrible luck.

 

[daxgame]

In all honesty it sucks that Japan went through in such a lame way after talking trash before the match.
They cocky and talked shit and then won on a blown-call PK and then a freak-accident own goal. Fuck 'em.

They didn't, by the way. But that's the damage that an incompetent translator can do, yeah.

 

[perfectchaos007]

I'm sure the world will be cheering for Nippon in the finals just like the last WC, but hopefully there is no happy ending this time. Go Go USA!

 

[Madness]

As long as they're not in the stadium like other soccer teams' racist fans, I'll be happy.

Final is going to be in Vancouver. Expect a heavy US presence, but most are just people coming up from Seattle and Oregon, combined with Canadians.

 

[DrForester]

Finally caught the England v. Japan game. Sorry I'm late but...

 

[gutter_trash]

it's seems that the Women are also carrying the same legacy as the Men for England

LOL

 

[perfectchaos007]

I can't wait to see what the Sun Headline is tomorrow

 

[Mory Dunz]

Aaaaaaaaaaaand now the 4-year long revenge has reached its peak! Get ready American fans! Its the match up we have been anticpating - USA vs Japan...AGAIN! USA! USA! Time to get revenge!

We already won the rematch in the Olympics 2012. Which is almost as competitive as the WC in the women's game. That need was satisfied for me

 

[entremet]

Feel terrible for Laura.

 

[Briarios]

If England can beat Germany, they'll go home proud ... well, they're already going home proud going further than anyone believed, but getting 3rd and beating the #1 team would be a slight consolation. I know no one wants to play the 3rd place match, but there's chance for some redemption.

 

[Mory Dunz]

Can we get Ian darke for the final?

 

[Tallshortman]

The fuck?

How much importance does he think the nation placed on this game? Acting like the country is about to explode with disappointment when they had to drum up english support for their team before the match.

 

[gutter_trash]

Hopefully the UK soccer and FIFA put a heavy security detail on Bailey for the next few weeks. I know the UK is not Colombia but I'm sure Blatter doesn't want his last image to be another Andres Escobar..

England is used to funny embarrassing footy moments, look at the men's side, lol:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMb0S8EQxTE

and here is compilation of heartache:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGhue2nFDcs

the Maradonna Hand of God probably ranks up there


She will be fine

 

[ibyea]

England is used to funny embarrassing footy moments, look at the men's side, lol:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMb0S8EQxTE

Oh wow

 

[Ganzlinger]

Watched the own goal just now. No one can blame Basset. That's just the worst luck ever.

 

[NetMapel]

England, man... you guys truly have some of the worst luck in football ever. I feel your pain.

 

[Mohonky]

So my DVR didn't record, maybe I set the timer wrong, I don't know, but went to watch the game and it's not there. So I had to watch the highlights.

England gonna England. You couldn't make that shit up. Do you guys and girls practice this shit at home or something? Failing spectacularly in a World Cup is such a well honored English tradition I don't know if you could say it's even coincidence at this point, I mean, you must be trying at it surely?

Anyway, USA vs Japan grudge match should be interesting.

 

[8BitsAtATime]

Well guys we are getting close to the end

The 10 poster that would score own goals are.....

After the its all over remember you can still watch women's soccer. NWSL matches stream on youtube.

 

[ibyea]

Well guys we are getting close to the end

The 10 poster that would score own goals are.....



After the its all over remember you can still watch women's soccer. NWSL matches stream on youtube.

Proof I have no life. O_O

 

[Tubie]

Well guys we are getting close to the end

The 10 poster that would score own goals are.....



After the its all over remember you can still watch women's soccer. NWSL matches stream on youtube.

Holy shit at Mory Dunz with 850+ posts.

 

[Envelope]

how do i have that many D:

ibyea plz

 

[Ganzlinger]

Well guys we are getting close to the end

The 10 poster that would score own goals are.....



After the its all over remember you can still watch women's soccer. NWSL matches stream on youtube.

This is my highest position in a Wall of Shame ever

I'll try to keep an eye at the NWSL matches.

 

[Don Draper's Hat]

England, man... you guys truly have some of the worst luck in football ever. I feel your pain.

Nothing to do with luck. We're just shit.

 

[Fjordson]

Can't believe we lost that way. English football is depressing.

Oh well. Go America.