US vs. Mexico (Women's Soccer)
by SounderJunkie on Jan 24, 2012 7:13 PM PST
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PrintThe next US women's international game is set to start in the next few minutes, and it's not a friendly. The team is playing for it's right to play in win the London Olympics. The concacaf playoffs for that opportunity have been anything but competitive, but this game looks to be promising.
The US won their first two games in the group at 13-0 and 14-0, Mexico won theirs 5-0 and 7-0. Canada is the obvious third power in CONCACAF, but they are in a separate group. Join me in the comments if you are watching the match!
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I'm watching this on Canadian television.
The commentators are lamenting the fact that Laroux left Canada for the US team. Especially considering her 5 (not a typo) goals in the last match.
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Interesting note
The last time these two teams met was during the world cup group stages, and Mexico won.
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I wonder what the line would have been
On this game, if there was a line. Over/under of 5.5 goals, at least…
Being in Canada all this week, I watched the Canadian game last night.
All that they talked about was how important it was for Canada to win their game so that they didn’t have to face the United States for their Olympic bid. They were taking totally for granted that the US would win today, of course.
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Thanks!
Hate how the concacaf site doesn’t have the time or score.
by wyte_lightning on Jan 24, 2012 8:00 PM PST up reply actions
Tranquilo?!
Brandi Chastain just told the Mexicans that they should be more “tranquilo” in this game. Really?
In a way, makes sense
They need to work to control the tempo when they have possession. Right now just matching US’ tempo and not controlling it very long.
Anyone with a beverage of choice this evening?
I am trying to clear out the cabinet a little, so went with Sprite Zero + Desert Juniper Gin
I had a $10 bottle of Magners earlier today.
I have decided against paying Canadian prices for any more drinks today.
:P
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by SounderJunkie on Jan 24, 2012 8:07 PM PST up reply actions
I never understood Strange Brew
After I went to Canada and bought beer. They must have spent their entire paycheck on beer
Ninkasi Sleighr
that I left at school during finals back in December, and thankfully nobody touched.
Mexico... this reminds me I need to write a FanPost
About the FMF match I went to last weekend. Pumas v Morelia.
by bmvaughn on Jan 24, 2012 8:06 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
The crowd noise is amazingly pro-mexican.
It’s a bit disappointing considering this is in BC place so close to the US. I’m hoping I’m able to go to watch US win the final on Sunday when I’m back on the correct side of the continent.
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Sounded pretty pro-American to me
lots of booing on Mexican fouls. Won’t really know until Mexico scores.
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It was actually most noticeable during the anthems at the beginning.
It sounded like the whole stadium was singing the Mexican anthem.
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by SounderJunkie on Jan 24, 2012 8:27 PM PST up reply actions
Pro-Mexican
I was at the game – it was VERY pro-Mexico. Had nothing to do with mic placement. The lower bowl was less than half full so I’d guess there were around 5-6000 people there and each American fan was easily countered by 10 for Mexico.
I just realized it!
A Rod is the female version of Mike Fucito. Short. Speedy. And a bull-dogged work ethic.
Are you accusing Fucito of using steroids?
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by SounderJunkie on Jan 24, 2012 8:28 PM PST up reply actions
In case it is't being shown on the CONCACAF feed,
Hope Solo is in obvious pain making a simple kick from the box. Grabbing her right thigh after pretty much every touch now.
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It will be interesting to see how much of a lead we need before we are comfortable using up a sub on the keeper.
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by SounderJunkie on Jan 24, 2012 8:55 PM PST up reply actions
Imagine if we end up meeting Canada in the final
It is a relatively likely scenario.
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by SounderJunkie on Jan 24, 2012 9:05 PM PST up reply actions
This doesn't even seem fair
It’s painfully obvious the American ladies are in a league of their own, physically and tactically.
Go USA. :D
well
at least mexico isn’t loosing by at least 10 goals.
So in the last 3 games in aggregate,
The US has scored 31 goals, including 3 players with over 5 goals individually and has had 0 goals scored against them.
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And if you count the Sweden game
That’s 32 straight unanswered goals.
Makes one wonder what the streak is…
Next game will be the semi final and the one that officially gives the olympic birth.
Friday, 5pm Pacific
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It will be against Costa Rica and will be unlikely to be competitive.
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by SounderJunkie on Jan 24, 2012 9:32 PM PST up reply actions
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