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July 6, 2010

LIVE: The Goal Post's Liveblog: Netherlands v Uruguay

Post under Liveblog, Netherlands, Uruguay at 2:26 PM Posted by Salt-Peter

This game should have some fireworks... Uruguay are missing their lil' diablo, Luis Suarez, but the Dutch attacking threat remains strong...

Replay: The Goal Post's Liveblog: Ghana v Uruguay

Post under Ghana, Liveblog, Quarterfinals, Uruguay at 2:33 PM Posted by Salt-Peter

Get ready for a quarter-final clash of the minnows: can Africa's team continue on their journey in this World Cup, or will Uruguay upend their dreams.

Replay: The Goal Post's Liveblog: Netherlands v Brazil

Post under Brazil, Liveblog, Netherlands at 11:49 PM Posted by Salt-Peter

Get ready for a quarter-final clash of the titans: the incredibly offensive lazily-defended flying Dutchmen against the Dunga-led defensively-minded non-dancing Brazilians. And

Liveblog Replay Repository:

Post under Liveblog, Replay at 9:59 PM Posted by Salt-Peter

This is where all of The Goal Post's match live-blog replays will be kept, from now on. Feel free to peruse the full transcripts below.

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Replay The Goal Post's Liveblog: Nigeria v Argentina

Post under Argentina, Group B, Liveblog, Nigeria at 11:57 AM Posted by Salt-Peter

09:54

Zamundinho:
Welcome to the Goal Post's match Liveblog of Nigeria v Argentina
Saturday June 12, 2010 09:54 Zamundinho
09:54

Replay The Goal Post's Liveblog: South Korea v Greece

Post under Greece, Group B, Liveblog, South Korea at 9:22 AM Posted by Salt-Peter

07:24

Zamundinho:
Welcome to The Goal Post's liveblog of South Korea v Greece
Saturday June 12, 2010 07:24 Zamundinho
07:27

Zamundinho:
Ok, so here we are, it's early.
Saturday June 12, 2010 07:27 Zamundinho
07:28

Tommy:
Be the Reds versus the Profligate Olympians
Saturday June 12, 2010 07:28 Tommy
07:29

Zamundinho:
Greece presents the expected unpronouncable side, led by Karagounis
Saturday June 12, 2010 07:29 Zamundinho
07:30

Zamundinho:
The stadium is not at all full, which is not terribly surprising given the attacking potential of these sides
Saturday June 12, 2010 07:30 Zamundinho
07:30

Zamundinho:
and we're off
Saturday June 12, 2010 07:30 Zamundinho
07:31

Zamundinho:
y'all excuse me while I get my coffee together... I doubt anything's going to happen too soon in this game
Saturday June 12, 2010 07:31 Zamundinho
07:32

Zamundinho:
and I take it back, Gekas just gest an opportunity for Greece, almost... Karagounis crosses into the box but it's headed out by Korea for a corner
Saturday June 12, 2010 07:32 Zamundinho
07:32

Zamundinho:
off the corner:
Saturday June 12, 2010 07:32 Zamundinho
07:32

Tommy:
a particularly poorly defended corner there
Saturday June 12, 2010 07:32 Tommy
07:33

Zamundinho:
the ball is curved in low to the middle of the box, and Torosidis struck it well, but wide
Saturday June 12, 2010 07:33 Zamundinho
07:33

Zamundinho:
indeed
Saturday June 12, 2010 07:33 Zamundinho
07:33

Tommy:
This game is interesting because Greece's offense is not high-octane, but South Korea's defense really only has one or two world-class players
Saturday June 12, 2010 07:33 Tommy
07:34

Tommy:
Whereas their offense is much more skilled
Saturday June 12, 2010 07:34 Tommy
07:35

Darkseid:
Yeah the South Koreans really eat the dog on defense
Saturday June 12, 2010 07:35 Darkseid
07:36

Zamundinho:
GOOOOAAAALLLLLLL!!!!!!!
Saturday June 12, 2010 07:36 Zamundinho
07:36

Darkseid:
GGGGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL
Saturday June 12, 2010 07:36 Darkseid
07:36

Zamundinho:
South Korea opens it up within 7 minutes
Saturday June 12, 2010 07:36 Zamundinho
07:37

Tommy:
Speaking of poorly defended corners, the defending Euro champions fall behind early 1-0 on a clean finish by Soo
Saturday June 12, 2010 07:37 Tommy
07:37

Darkseid:
horrible missed headers by Greece leading to the goal
Saturday June 12, 2010 07:37 Darkseid
07:37

Zamundinho:
a beautiful strike off the free kick... the ball curved in over the first defenders, placed perfectly for Soo's boot and into the back of the net
Saturday June 12, 2010 07:37 Zamundinho
07:38

Zamundinho:
And yes, 3 Greek defenders narrowly missed that cross
Saturday June 12, 2010 07:38 Zamundinho
07:38

Darkseid:
the player got his abnormally large head struck in the clearance
Saturday June 12, 2010 07:38 Darkseid
07:40

Tommy:
It looks as though Korea's set pieces are especially dangerous
Saturday June 12, 2010 07:40 Tommy
07:40

Zamundinho:
it does... although I have also yet to see much movement from Greece's keeper, so it could be saying more Greece than S. Korea
Saturday June 12, 2010 07:40 Zamundinho
07:41

Darkseid:
The Koreas all look like Asian Michael Cera's
Saturday June 12, 2010 07:41 Darkseid
07:43

Darkseid:
Throwin from the shaolin monk
Saturday June 12, 2010 07:43 Darkseid
07:43

Darkseid:
leading to a long cross that is place in front of the goal but not shot
Saturday June 12, 2010 07:43 Darkseid
07:43

Zamundinho:
And that was another close chance for South Korea.... Greece is not looking solid on defense
Saturday June 12, 2010 07:43 Zamundinho
07:44

Darkseid:
WOOOOOWW!!!!

Saturday June 12, 2010 07:44 Darkseid
07:45

Darkseid:
Korea looks like an offensive powerhouse, a forward just used some crafty moves flipping the ball over the defenders head and shanking a shot on goal collected by the keeper
Saturday June 12, 2010 07:45 Darkseid
07:45

Zamundinho:
And Korea get's bowled over in the box by an aggressive challenge in the back... the referee saw no problem
Saturday June 12, 2010 07:45 Zamundinho
07:46

Tommy:
I have to say that so far the offsides officiating in this World Cup has been excellent
Saturday June 12, 2010 07:46 Tommy
07:47

Zamundinho:
Agreed Tommy, so far there has been nothing to talk about re: officiating. I pray that that doesn't change, but Italy has yet to play....
Saturday June 12, 2010 07:47 Zamundinho
07:47

Zamundinho:
This is certainly not the South Korea we saw eight years ago in South Korea. They have some attack
Saturday June 12, 2010 07:47 Zamundinho
07:47

Tommy:
Two 21 year old attacking threats will do that
Saturday June 12, 2010 07:47 Tommy
07:48

Zamundinho:
Greece, sending the ball into the box from the midfield with a wildly lucky deep pass
Saturday June 12, 2010 07:48 Zamundinho
07:49

Darkseid:
It should be SK 2 Gr 0 with that no penalty kick call
Saturday June 12, 2010 07:49 Darkseid
07:49

Zamundinho:
and they bring it down onsides, and do nothing... this is the Greece we grew not to love in Euro 2004: Lobbing long balls and praying for luck.
Saturday June 12, 2010 07:49 Zamundinho
07:50

Darkseid:
which is not a bad strategy against South Korea since they have the strength, on defense, of Cameron Diaz
Saturday June 12, 2010 07:50 Darkseid
07:51

Zamundinho:
I like that analogy
Saturday June 12, 2010 07:51 Zamundinho
07:51

Zamundinho:
Corner for Greece
Saturday June 12, 2010 07:51 Zamundinho
07:52

Zamundinho:
A well directed cross, but deflected out of the box by Korea
Saturday June 12, 2010 07:52 Zamundinho
07:52

Zamundinho:
now korea on the counter
Saturday June 12, 2010 07:52 Zamundinho
07:52

Zamundinho:
easily controlled at the middle of the box, but that was an embarrassingly off-target shot by S Korea
Saturday June 12, 2010 07:52 Zamundinho
07:53

Darkseid:
He brought the Kim Chi with that spicy counterattack
Saturday June 12, 2010 07:53 Darkseid
07:53

Tommy:
worth noting that the shooter there, Chung-yong plays during the season for Bolton Wanderers
Saturday June 12, 2010 07:53 Tommy
07:53

Zamundinho:
Thanks for that, that is actually quite illuminating
Saturday June 12, 2010 07:53 Zamundinho
07:53

Zamundinho:
hahahaha
Saturday June 12, 2010 07:53 Zamundinho
07:54

Zamundinho:
South Korea's defense just accidentally averted a threat with a backheel, which also managed to send a Greek striker falling on his head and calling for a penalty
Saturday June 12, 2010 07:54 Zamundinho
07:54

Zamundinho:
just one massively uncoordinated sequence of events
Saturday June 12, 2010 07:54 Zamundinho
07:54

Darkseid:
Everyone on South Korea has well laundered jerseys
Saturday June 12, 2010 07:54 Darkseid
07:54

Darkseid:
BAD CALL!!!
Saturday June 12, 2010 07:54 Darkseid
07:55

Zamundinho:
And Korea's captain, Park Jisung, get's called for dropping a defender on his way into the box
Saturday June 12, 2010 07:55 Zamundinho
07:55

Zamundinho:
no idea what that call was
Saturday June 12, 2010 07:55 Zamundinho
07:55

Darkseid:
South Korea is getting a number of bad calls against them
Saturday June 12, 2010 07:55 Darkseid
07:55

Zamundinho:
The Greeks have one strategy for success
Saturday June 12, 2010 07:55 Zamundinho
07:56

Zamundinho:
to keep teh ball away from S. korea, and occupy time with passes in their own backfield, then try to score in stoppage time... it's how they did it in 2004
Saturday June 12, 2010 07:56 Zamundinho
07:56

Darkseid:
that sounds like at least three strategies
Saturday June 12, 2010 07:56 Darkseid
07:56

Zamundinho:
No, they all feed into eachother
Saturday June 12, 2010 07:56 Zamundinho
07:57

Darkseid:
Like the ingredients of a Gyro
Saturday June 12, 2010 07:57 Darkseid
07:57

Zamundinho:
the only way Greece can keep possession, is to pass around their backfield and not try to advance
Saturday June 12, 2010 07:57 Zamundinho
07:57

Zamundinho:
Korea alone 1`-1
Saturday June 12, 2010 07:57 Zamundinho
07:57

Zamundinho:
only the keeper to beat!!!
Saturday June 12, 2010 07:57 Zamundinho
07:57

Tommy:
Good lord, amazing missed opportunity
Saturday June 12, 2010 07:57 Tommy
07:57

Darkseid:
Korea is dangerous
Saturday June 12, 2010 07:57 Darkseid
07:57

Zamundinho:
and it's deflected over the crossbar
Saturday June 12, 2010 07:57 Zamundinho
07:57

Zamundinho:
that looked very dangerous for Greece
Saturday June 12, 2010 07:57 Zamundinho
07:58

Tommy:
Right idea going near post on the one-on-one but the keeper just did deflect it
Saturday June 12, 2010 07:58 Tommy
07:58

Zamundinho:
S Korea's corner cleared easily
Saturday June 12, 2010 07:58 Zamundinho
08:00

Darkseid:
South Korea only has one strategy in this game: try to move the ball efficiently, play smart not physical, intimidate the other team's defense, play collective defense, work of their keeper's strong play, get foul calls, penetrate along the sidelines and send endless offensive attacks.
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:00 Darkseid
08:01

Darkseid:
they really need a second strategy though
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:01 Darkseid
08:01

Zamundinho:
Ok, now you're just being ridiculous
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:01 Zamundinho
08:02

Zamundinho:
Greece is taking my advice, wasting time passing between their defenders... either they are trying to tire the S Korean strikers, or they are playing some woefully-poorly scheduled game of "paddy-cake"
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:02 Zamundinho
08:03

Darkseid:
The South Koreans would have a hard time beating the Kardashians in tug of war
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:03 Darkseid
08:04

Zamundinho:
It is true that Greece is by far the more physical side, but being strong doesn't help you much if you live in a desert of talent
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:04 Zamundinho
08:05

Darkseid:
Tell that to Arnold Schwarzenneger
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:05 Darkseid
08:06

KO:
I wake up this morning to a S. Korean lead
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:06 KO
08:06

KO:
it must be Korean Christmas
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:06 KO
08:06

Zamundinho:
It looks like a Soweto school trip has been organized to this game (the tickets were probably easy to come by), and when the camera panned over them they were dancing... clearly that's more entertaining than watching the game
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:06 Zamundinho
08:06

Darkseid:
or should I say the Governah
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:06 Darkseid
08:07

Darkseid:
Why the fuck do they have school on Saturday
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:07 Darkseid
08:07

KO:
u hear about the proposition that passed in cali?
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:07 KO
08:07

Darkseid:
no
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:07 Darkseid
08:08

Darkseid:
Just cause they are playing the Koreans doesnt mean they have to go to school as many days as them
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:08 Darkseid
08:08

Zamundinho:
korea on an exciting attack
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:08 Zamundinho
08:08

KO:
we are the benchmark
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:08 KO
08:08

Zamundinho:
developing fluidly from midfield
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:08 Zamundinho
08:08

Darkseid:
brilliant drive executed by a Shaolin Monk
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:08 Darkseid
08:08

Zamundinho:
but it crashes, this time uselessly, against the rocky Greek defensive-line
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:08 Zamundinho
08:10

Darkseid:
This game reminds me of a great Wire Quote
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:10 Darkseid
08:10

Darkseid:
"Don't knock Greece they invented Civilization, man"
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:10 Darkseid
08:10

Darkseid:
"Yeah and ass-fucking too!"
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:10 Darkseid
08:10

KO:
haha
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:10 KO
08:11

Zamundinho:
and korea again on the attack...
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:11 Zamundinho
08:11

KO:
they need a socratic seminar at halftime to figure out what's going wrong
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:11 KO
08:11

Zamundinho:
such fluidity, at least 2 of the 4 attackers open at all times for a pass
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:11 Zamundinho
08:11

Zamundinho:
and this one gets shot from outside the box, just a touch too high
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:11 Zamundinho
08:12

Zamundinho:
Korea looks quite comfortable on the counter-attack, it looks like they could easily score another 2 goals in the 2nd half as they settle down that outside shot
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:12 Zamundinho
08:12

Darkseid:
Korea is gonna drop on in in the 44:32 minute
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:12 Darkseid
08:13

Zamundinho:
Greece trying to find space to make a play in Korea's box
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:13 Zamundinho
08:13

Darkseid:
The Greeks play a unique brand of ball called high school soccer
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:13 Darkseid
08:13

Zamundinho:
but the koreans slowly gather round, and The greeks fall over and lose the ball
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:13 Zamundinho
08:14

Zamundinho:
But Greece responds with a deep cross right at the keeper...
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:14 Zamundinho
08:14

Zamundinho:
who narrowly catches the ball away from a greek header
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:14 Zamundinho
08:15

KO:
athletic korean goalie
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:15 KO
08:15

Zamundinho:
And greece again crosses into the box, but it goes striaght to the keeper
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:15 Zamundinho
08:15

Zamundinho:
and that's it
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:15 Zamundinho
08:15

Zamundinho:
no stoppage time
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:15 Zamundinho
08:16

Darkseid:
which is surprising considering how many Koreans dropped to the ground in pain and agony
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:16 Darkseid
08:16

Zamundinho:
Greece seems to have no other tricks in their bag... they'll keep plugging away at these long diagonal balls that can't decide if they're crosses or shots... maybe they'll get lucky
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:16 Zamundinho
08:16

Darkseid:
they need another trick, like a trojan horse
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:16 Darkseid
08:17

Darkseid:
or a great economic revival
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:17 Darkseid
08:17

Zamundinho:
Yeah, you'd have to figure they could figure that shit out
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:17 Zamundinho
08:17

KO:
ABBA was wrong
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:17 KO
08:17

KO:
south korea is their daddy
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:17 KO
08:17

Zamundinho:
well, not the economics... they have the world's wealth of mythology to draw from for halftime lessons and answers
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:17 Zamundinho
08:19

KO:
hyundai sponsored the halftime show. affirmation that korea owns this game
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:19 KO
08:23

Darkseid:
Korea clearly won't make it far as they have the physicality of a quadriplegic on Zoloft, but they are fun to watch
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:23 Darkseid
08:24

KO:
it's actually lithium. they grind it into the long grain rice
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:24 KO
08:26

KO:
alexei looks like dr. jekyll from League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:26 KO
08:27

Zamundinho:
ESPN's gamecast (which we tend to ignore) just posted this unsurprising fact:

"Oh and, by the way, 11 of South Korea?s 23 World Cup goals have come from set pieces."

Yeah, no surprise there... the Korean's are particularly dangerous from the set piece.
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:27 Zamundinho
08:29

KO:
it's the creativity and open play that are the deficits
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:29 KO
08:31

Zamundinho:
And we're back with the 2nd half
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:31 Zamundinho
08:33

KO:
they just showed a shot of a guy who looks like he's been working out for four years for the sole purpose of showing up on screen shirtless
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:33 KO
08:34

Zamundinho:
The EPSN telecast just reiterated the predominance of empty seats in the stadium
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:34 Zamundinho
08:34

Zamundinho:
there is especially low participation from African fans
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:34 Zamundinho
08:34

KO:
what was the stadium attendance like for the previous matches
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:34 KO
08:34

Zamundinho:
those facts speak for themselves... but I can say that watching South Korea is proving to be rewarding... set pieces are exciting plays to watch when they so often lead to goals
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:34 Zamundinho
08:35

Zamundinho:
hahaha
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:35 Zamundinho
08:36

Zamundinho:
a greek forward just pushed over a Korean midfielder as an afterthought, and the ref blew his whistle as an afterthought
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:36 Zamundinho
08:36

KO:
for south korea, a set piece is like studying for college entrance exams. they're flabbergasted when they don't succeed
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:36 KO
08:36

Zamundinho:
haha
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:36 Zamundinho
08:37

Zamundinho:
South Korea is ranked 47th in the world by FIFA, as opposed to Greece's 13... that difference is certainly not on dislpay here
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:37 Zamundinho
08:37

Zamundinho:
as Korea advances on the attack, another 1-1 on th keeper
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:37 Zamundinho
08:38

KO:
they made that look easy
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:38 KO
08:38

Zamundinho:
and GOAAAALLLLLL!!!!
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:38 Zamundinho
08:38

Darkseid:
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:38 Darkseid
08:38

Zamundinho:
Park Jisung goes to the keeper's back foot, and Greece never had a chance
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:38 Zamundinho
08:38

Darkseid:
Zamundinho is seeing Mr. Washington fleeing from his pocket
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:38 Darkseid
08:39

Zamundinho:
It looks like South Koreas is getting free kicks awarded for one of every two times they touch a greek player and fall over
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:39 Zamundinho
08:40

Zamundinho:
Darkseid is referring to a poorly placed bet I may or may not have made against South Korea in this game
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:40 Zamundinho
08:40

Darkseid:
South Korea has the body strength of a Pinto
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:40 Darkseid
08:40

Zamundinho:
allow me to clarify that that bet was never really intended to be a bet for Greece
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:40 Zamundinho
08:40

KO:
of a kia, u mean
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:40 KO
08:40

Zamundinho:
no, he means of a pinto, as in the bean
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:40 Zamundinho
08:41

Darkseid:
that could be it, or i could be referring to the car that exploded when you tapped its body
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:41 Darkseid
08:41

Zamundinho:
and Korea is again displaying some excellent theatrics
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:41 Zamundinho
08:42

Zamundinho:
and Greece's Torosidis gets the game's first yellow
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:42 Zamundinho
08:42

Zamundinho:
The Koreans are particularly good at going face-first into the turf, making no effort to break their falls... great execution
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:42 Zamundinho
08:42

Darkseid:
The only thing Greece is good at right now is throwing big weddings
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:42 Darkseid
08:43

Zamundinho:
you'd think that Greece could draw on their great and tragic dramatic tradition to come with a few more free kicks
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:43 Zamundinho
08:43

KO:
and producing jennifer aniston
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:43 KO
08:43

KO:
i think it's tragedy enough
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:43 KO
08:44

Darkseid:
this makes it really interesting to see how Nigeria's form will be later today
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:44 Darkseid
08:44

Zamundinho:
and almost a beatiful setup for Korea at the top of the box... at this point they are looking so unhurried in their attack, that they're almost lackadaisical... Greece still looks frantic and uncoordinated in defense
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:44 Zamundinho
08:44

KO:
i had SK at the bottom of the group
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:44 KO
08:44

Darkseid:
Looks like Greece will be taking reservations at the bottom of the group
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:44 Darkseid
08:45

Darkseid:
thats because you are self loathing
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:45 Darkseid
08:45

KO:
korea looks noticeable more confident this half. I guess a 2-goal lead will do that
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:45 KO
08:45

KO:
*noticeably
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:45 KO
08:45

Darkseid:
Korea v. Nigeria = biggest game for this group
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:45 Darkseid
08:46

KO:
it's like a sequel to the minimarket scene from menace 2 society
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:46 KO
08:47

Darkseid:
i dont remember that scene but i get the reference
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:47 Darkseid
08:47

Zamundinho:
And we'll have a substitution and captain change for Greece: The physically imposing Kapetanos comes on for Charisteas
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:47 Zamundinho
08:47

Zamundinho:
I doubt this will make a difference
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:47 Zamundinho
08:48

KO:
and a header goes high
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:48 KO
08:49

KO:
unforced miss
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:49 KO
08:49

KO:
here we go again
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:49 KO
08:50

KO:
defense no longer optional for Greece
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:50 KO
08:50

KO:
corner coming
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:50 KO
08:50

KO:
missed opportunity
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:50 KO
08:51

Darkseid:
Excellent shot by Greece, almost within 12 yards of the goal
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:51 Darkseid
08:52

KO:
baby steps
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:52 KO
08:53

Darkseid:
Nice Pele impression, notice how he got a face full of ass at the end
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:53 Darkseid
08:54

Zamundinho:
Greece have never scored a goal at the World Cup... they have now conceded 12 goals at the World Cup.... for the benefit of their statistics, they should probably just withdraw after this match, and come back with an offense
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:54 Zamundinho
08:55

Darkseid:
Closest thing to a Greece goal, almost an own goal
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:55 Darkseid
08:55

KO:
greek goalie getting ballsy
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:55 KO
08:56

KO:
that was a perfectly executed "shitty play"
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:56 KO
08:56

KO:
greece practices that
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:56 KO
08:56

Will Greece score a goal in the group stage?
Yes
( 0% )
No
( 0% )
Hell No
( 100% )

Saturday June 12, 2010 08:56
08:57

Zamundinho:
and Greece plays a ball in on the ground into the box, right to Salpinginis , who falls into a challenge, and it's a corner kick
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:57 Zamundinho
08:57

Zamundinho:
No threat from the corner, easily handled, but it'll be another corner for greece coming up
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:57 Zamundinho
08:58

Zamundinho:
played into the bod and over everyone's head
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:58 Zamundinho
08:58

Zamundinho:
bounces harmlessly away, but then returned and deflected... Greece's third corner in a row coming up
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:58 Zamundinho
08:58

Zamundinho:
Long and arcing down, different flight path, but into the same empty corner of the box, and rolls away from a korean throw-in
Saturday June 12, 2010 08:58 Zamundinho
09:02

Zamundinho:
And that was Greece's best chance so far
Saturday June 12, 2010 09:02 Zamundinho
09:03

Zamundinho:
Gekas tries to one-time it into the net, but it's blocked by a korean defender.... Gekas wanted the handball, but he was offsides anyway
Saturday June 12, 2010 09:03 Zamundinho
09:04

KO:
there's a Henry handball joke in there somewhere, but I can't find it
Saturday June 12, 2010 09:04 KO
09:05

Zamundinho:
there's an Henry handjob joke everywhere... I heard a priest work one into a sermon last Sunday
Saturday June 12, 2010 09:05 Zamundinho
09:05

KO:
koreans are getting some deep penetration. First time that' sbeen said in history
Saturday June 12, 2010 09:05 KO
09:05

Zamundinho:
hahahaha
Saturday June 12, 2010 09:05 Zamundinho
09:06

KO:
best greek shot of the game
Saturday June 12, 2010 09:06 KO
09:06

Zamundinho:
And Gekas takes a nother strike
Saturday June 12, 2010 09:06 Zamundinho
09:07

Zamundinho:
Turning to control a pass at the top of the box, and firing it at the net... the korean keeper had to work to punch that over
Saturday June 12, 2010 09:07 Zamundinho
09:07

Zamundinho:
greece has a corner
Saturday June 12, 2010 09:07 Zamundinho
09:07

Zamundinho:
and nothing much happens
Saturday June 12, 2010 09:07 Zamundinho
09:08

KO:
another corner coming
Saturday June 12, 2010 09:08 KO
09:08

Zamundinho:
an excellent korean effort on the ground from far outside, curving towards the outside corner
Saturday June 12, 2010 09:08 Zamundinho
09:08

Zamundinho:
And that's deflected out by Greece; another corner to Korea
Saturday June 12, 2010 09:08 Zamundinho
09:08

Zamundinho:
it's played short
Saturday June 12, 2010 09:08 Zamundinho
09:08

Zamundinho:
and greece steal it to clear it
Saturday June 12, 2010 09:08 Zamundinho
09:09

Zamundinho:
Korea is definitely keeping the pressure on in the last 10 minutes, making it hard for Greece to put anything together
Saturday June 12, 2010 09:09 Zamundinho
09:10

KO:
very obvious missed non-call
Saturday June 12, 2010 09:10 KO
09:11

KO:
this game should be 3-0
Saturday June 12, 2010 09:11 KO
09:11

Zamundinho:
KO is referring to the korean striker who was just knocked down in the box, for at least the the third questionable call against Korea in the box
Saturday June 12, 2010 09:11 Zamundinho
09:11

KO:
another korean corner kick coming
Saturday June 12, 2010 09:11 KO
09:12

KO:
excelelnt support by SK, where is the trailing greek defender
Saturday June 12, 2010 09:12 KO
09:12

Zamundinho:
and Korea brings the attack again, with a 1-1 run that gets broken up, but the rebound is booted by Chungyong towards the corner... a good save by greece
Saturday June 12, 2010 09:12 Zamundinho
09:12

Zamundinho:
And Kim Jungwoo takes a hard strike on a bouncing ball, but it goes wide
Saturday June 12, 2010 09:12 Zamundinho
09:13

Zamundinho:
Korea substitution: Chu Young will come off for Seung Yeoul
Saturday June 12, 2010 09:13 Zamundinho
09:14

Zamundinho:
Greece sends a long cross into the area, which goes nowhere near anyone and bounces harmlessly across the line for a goal kick
Saturday June 12, 2010 09:14 Zamundinho
09:15

KO:
2 goals aside, the greek goalkeeper play has been disappointing
Saturday June 12, 2010 09:15 KO
09:15

KO:
constantly out of position, reckless
Saturday June 12, 2010 09:15 KO
09:17

Zamundinho:
Another long ball sent hopelessly into the area for Greece
Saturday June 12, 2010 09:17 Zamundinho
09:18

Zamundinho:
and headed away by Korea
Saturday June 12, 2010 09:18 Zamundinho
09:18

Zamundinho:
and that's the game
Saturday June 12, 2010 09:18 Zamundinho
09:18

KO:
oh, come on
Saturday June 12, 2010 09:18 KO
09:18

KO:
korea should've been allowed to finish that out. goal differential may become an issue in the future
Saturday June 12, 2010 09:18 KO
09:18

[Comment From AleAliAleAli: ]
About time for speculation on Argentina v. Nigeria
Saturday June 12, 2010 09:18 AleAli
09:18

[Comment From AleAliAleAli: ]
True
Saturday June 12, 2010 09:18 AleAli
09:19

Zamundinho:
And we will speculate on ARGvNIG, we will be launching that match's liveblog shortly, bring your comments there
Saturday June 12, 2010 09:19 Zamundinho
09:19

KO:
oh, well. Dynasty ROK la familia established

June 11, 2010

Replay The Goal Post's Liveblog: Uruguay v France

Post under France, Group A, Liveblog, Uruguay at 4:30 PM Posted by Salt-Peter

Zamundinho:
Welcome to Uruguay v France
Friday June 11, 2010 14:11 Zamundinho
14:12

Zamundinho:
Guest comments are welcome, but will not be published immediately
Friday June 11, 2010 14:12 Zamundinho
14:12

Darkseid:
My prediction is France- 2 Uruguay- 1
Friday June 11, 2010 14:12 Darkseid
14:12

Darkseid:
although i was proven woefully wrong with my Mexican bandwagon
Friday June 11, 2010 14:12 Darkseid
14:13

Darkseid:
I think France easily wins the "hated by the rest of the world game"
Friday June 11, 2010 14:13 Darkseid
14:13

Zamundinho:
Speaking of the Mexico game, The Goal Post rescinds its earlier comments about Mexico's disallowed offsides goal in the first half:
Friday June 11, 2010 14:13 Zamundinho
14:13

Zamundinho:
the play was legitimately offsides, as the offside rule refers not to the last defender setting the offside line, but rather to the 2nd to last defensive player.
Friday June 11, 2010 14:13 Zamundinho
14:14

Darkseid:
I think Uruguay wins the most "italian latin americans" game, although that is just because they are not playing argentina
Friday June 11, 2010 14:14 Darkseid
14:14

Darkseid:
they also might win the "least controversial nation" game
Friday June 11, 2010 14:14 Darkseid
14:14

Zamundinho:
In the play in question, while a South African defender was positioned on the goal line, the South African keeper (the 2nd to last defender, and therefore the offside marker) was out of the net, and ahead of Mexico's striker....
Result: No Goal
Friday June 11, 2010 14:14 Zamundinho
14:15

Darkseid:
and "not very likely to have the most beautiful women" game
Friday June 11, 2010 14:15 Darkseid
14:15

Zamundinho:
I'm not sure where you get off thinking Uruguay is the least controversial nation
that honor clearly lies with North Korea
Friday June 11, 2010 14:15 Zamundinho
14:16

Darkseid:
France by far wins the "snobbiest wine" game
Friday June 11, 2010 14:16 Darkseid
14:16

Zamundinho:
My prediction (or sincere hope):
URU: 2 ; FRA: 1
Friday June 11, 2010 14:16 Zamundinho
14:16

Zamundinho:
France also by far wins the "snobbiest whine" game
Friday June 11, 2010 14:16 Zamundinho
14:17

Darkseid:
and maybe the "least myopic world view" game
Friday June 11, 2010 14:17 Darkseid
14:17

Darkseid:
and the "better health care" game
Friday June 11, 2010 14:17 Darkseid
14:18

Darkseid:
and Uruguay in the same vein as before wins the "most white hispanics" game
Friday June 11, 2010 14:18 Darkseid
14:24

Zamundinho:
Ok, we're done playing these games
Here come the national anthems
Friday June 11, 2010 14:24 Zamundinho
14:27

Zamundinho:
Uruguay will be playing a 4-4-2 with Forlan and Suarez up front
Friday June 11, 2010 14:27 Zamundinho
14:28

Zamundinho:
We will be having a Japanese referee for this match
Friday June 11, 2010 14:28 Zamundinho
14:29

Darkseid:
I've heard he is not that good at calling drives
Friday June 11, 2010 14:29 Darkseid
14:29

Zamundinho:
France is playing a 2-3-2-2-1? with Anelka up front.
No Henry, because he sucks, big time, almost as much as the coach, Domenech
Friday June 11, 2010 14:29 Zamundinho
14:30

Zamundinho:
However, Henry will probably make an appearance in the 70th minute (in this match or another) and tap one in.

Friday June 11, 2010 14:30 Zamundinho
14:30

Zamundinho:
Ribery, as always, looks like he recently lost a knife fight.
Friday June 11, 2010 14:30 Zamundinho
14:30

Zamundinho:
kickoff, and france kicks it deep into Uruguay territory and across the line for a goal kick
Friday June 11, 2010 14:30 Zamundinho
14:31

Darkseid:
a lot of long kicks but little in the way of strong possession
Friday June 11, 2010 14:31 Darkseid
14:32

Zamundinho:
And now a throw-in for France in the Uruguay side
Friday June 11, 2010 14:32 Zamundinho
14:32

Zamundinho:
Evra throws in, but the ball is lost in the corner
Friday June 11, 2010 14:32 Zamundinho
14:32

Zamundinho:
Now France collects the ball with space on their half
Friday June 11, 2010 14:32 Zamundinho
14:33

Zamundinho:
So far, a lot of far-ranging passes that miss the mark
Friday June 11, 2010 14:33 Zamundinho
14:33

Zamundinho:
4-straight headers were just volleyed across the midfield line
Friday June 11, 2010 14:33 Zamundinho
14:34

Zamundinho:
it seems that both sides are still feeling their way around the pitch
Friday June 11, 2010 14:34 Zamundinho
14:34

Zamundinho:
throw-in for uruguay on France's side
Friday June 11, 2010 14:34 Zamundinho
14:34

Darkseid:
they both look like they have a collective inner ear infection
Friday June 11, 2010 14:34 Darkseid
14:34

Zamundinho:
now France on the counterattack, Anelka clips the defender and gives up a free kick
Friday June 11, 2010 14:34 Zamundinho
14:35

Zamundinho:
And Uruguay kicks it deep and out of play for a France goal kick
Friday June 11, 2010 14:35 Zamundinho
14:35

Darkseid:
Halfway decent chance by the french, keeper collects the ball
Friday June 11, 2010 14:35 Darkseid
14:36

Zamundinho:
France into the box
ohhhhh
Friday June 11, 2010 14:36 Zamundinho
14:37

Zamundinho:
passed across the keeper's face by Ribery for Sidny Govou, but it went too far, and it's a goal kick
Friday June 11, 2010 14:37 Zamundinho
14:37

Darkseid:
his closing game is alot like 7-11's
Friday June 11, 2010 14:37 Darkseid
14:37

Zamundinho:
France plays it up passes to ribery
Friday June 11, 2010 14:37 Zamundinho
14:37

Zamundinho:
anelka seems to be alternating between playing up front, and getting lost in teh midfield... not a great sign for striking power
Friday June 11, 2010 14:37 Zamundinho
14:39

Zamundinho:
Uruguay tries to find space on the wing, but they were blinded by Sanga's peroxide-blonde dreadlocks
Friday June 11, 2010 14:39 Zamundinho
14:39

Darkseid:
black dude white dreadlocks = bad move no respect lobbed
Friday June 11, 2010 14:39 Darkseid
14:40

Zamundinho:
sighted: a Brazil fan in the stadium, who is already drunkenly slouching to one side, taking deep breaths and blowing his vuvuzella into his neighbor's ear... that's why it's so loud, people just lay into that horn non-stop.
Friday June 11, 2010 14:40 Zamundinho
14:41

Zamundinho:
the Ref is walking up to Evra holding a yellow card...
Friday June 11, 2010 14:41 Zamundinho
14:42

Zamundinho:
and yes, Evra is carded for grabbing a Uruguayan midfielder
Friday June 11, 2010 14:42 Zamundinho
14:42

Zamundinho:
handjobs will never make up for pace
Friday June 11, 2010 14:42 Zamundinho
14:43

Darkseid:
It is now clear that the goalkeeper walked out of bounds and it was not called.
Friday June 11, 2010 14:43 Darkseid
14:44

Darkseid:
France header that was deflected out of bounds
Friday June 11, 2010 14:44 Darkseid
14:45

[Comment From CarltonPalmerCarltonPalmer: ]
This ref is an idiot.
Friday June 11, 2010 14:45 CarltonPalmer
14:45

Zamundinho:
Agreed, Carlton
Friday June 11, 2010 14:45 Zamundinho
14:46

Zamundinho:
An excellent shot on goal from Forlan at the top of the box, and a wide-open rebound given up, but France cleared it with ease
Friday June 11, 2010 14:46 Zamundinho
14:46

Zamundinho:
Forlan looks pissed
Friday June 11, 2010 14:46 Zamundinho
14:46

Zamundinho:
He also looks like Ted Danson from "Cheers"
Friday June 11, 2010 14:46 Zamundinho
14:47

Zamundinho:
Frank Ribeye Steak battles 2 Uruguay defenders on the left side, then falls over and wins a free kick
Friday June 11, 2010 14:47 Zamundinho
14:48

Zamundinho:
An excellent shot by Gourcuff, curing into the top of the near corner, and an scellent effort by the diminutive Fernando Muslera
Friday June 11, 2010 14:48 Zamundinho
14:49

Zamundinho:
And now Ribeye Steak gets a yellow card for being a general thug
Friday June 11, 2010 14:49 Zamundinho
14:49

[Comment From CarltonPalmerCarltonPalmer: ]
And Jennifer Aniston
Friday June 11, 2010 14:49 CarltonPalmer
14:51

Zamundinho:
France's Gourcuff takes another powerful shot from from outside the box, good movement and power, but a touch too high... he is looking quite dangerous on the set piece and the outside shot
Friday June 11, 2010 14:51 Zamundinho
14:51

[Comment From CarltonPalmerCarltonPalmer: ]
This ref is a racist
Friday June 11, 2010 14:51 CarltonPalmer
14:52

Friday June 11, 2010 14:52
14:53

Zamundinho:
and Ted Danson is shouting again
Friday June 11, 2010 14:53 Zamundinho
14:53

Zamundinho:
Uru runs it down the wing and easily loses the ball
Friday June 11, 2010 14:53 Zamundinho
14:55

Zamundinho:
NO one is making any headway towards the goal
Friday June 11, 2010 14:55 Zamundinho
14:56

Zamundinho:
the majority of play seems to be occurring in the middle 3rd
Friday June 11, 2010 14:56 Zamundinho
14:58

Zamundinho:
Neither of these teams appear to be in top form... every once in a while, someone goes on a run, but they invariably run out of steam, and no one is following them to support
Friday June 11, 2010 14:58 Zamundinho
14:58

Zamundinho:
And now a small chance for france, crossing into a target in the box, but easily cleared by Uruguay
Friday June 11, 2010 14:58 Zamundinho
15:00

Zamundinho:
The British commentators are now throwing wild aspersions about players who "try to deceive the referee," which is "pure cheating" according to them.
Friday June 11, 2010 15:00 Zamundinho
15:01

Zamundinho:
guile, and the desire to deceive, may be "cheating" in English, but in Italian it's called "the other half of the football game"... remember if winning is an art (which it is), the Italians are the masters
Friday June 11, 2010 15:01 Zamundinho
15:02

Darkseid:
Im getting tired of the French fucking up decent chances
Friday June 11, 2010 15:02 Darkseid
15:02

Zamundinho:
So are their fans, whoever those misguided unfortunates may be
Friday June 11, 2010 15:02 Zamundinho
15:03

Darkseid:
they have had the ball right outside the 18 at least 5 times and nothing, not even a decent shot.
Friday June 11, 2010 15:03 Darkseid
15:04

Zamundinho:
The ref definitely seems to prefer the french in contact... giving them free kicks for well-performed falls, and allowing them to charge at the back of uruguayan midfielders with impunity
Friday June 11, 2010 15:04 Zamundinho
15:05

Zamundinho:
At this point, it seems evident that Mexico or South Africa would already be ahead in this game
Friday June 11, 2010 15:05 Zamundinho
15:07

Zamundinho:
It may seem like we aren't providing much play-by-play, but that's because there really is very little of note happening outside the middle 3rd
Friday June 11, 2010 15:07 Zamundinho
15:07

Zamundinho:
a lot of long passes and frequent possession changes, not the ideal environment for playmaking
Friday June 11, 2010 15:07 Zamundinho
15:08

Zamundinho:
But then again, this is the French we're talking about, so I guess this is par for the course
Friday June 11, 2010 15:08 Zamundinho
15:10

Zamundinho:
Ok, that was the worst fake pain grimace I've seen, from Uruguay
Friday June 11, 2010 15:10 Zamundinho
15:11

Zamundinho:
the player stopped to clutch his knee, and really hammed it up, but he hammed it up by putting his full body weight on the knee and bending it to a severe angle... clearly exactly what you would do if your knee was in pain... they should go to the Italian acting school
Friday June 11, 2010 15:11 Zamundinho
15:12

Zamundinho:
Also, I think France should resort to their last strategy that produced a result (positive or negative) and start putting heads on chests.
Friday June 11, 2010 15:12 Zamundinho
15:13

Zamundinho:
Sagna shimmies his blond dreadlocks while putting a cross off of Anelka's head, which bounces just past the far corner. Maybe if Anelka had some hair on that head, it would've been in.
Friday June 11, 2010 15:13 Zamundinho
15:14

Zamundinho:
Anelka, also no stranger to the outrageous dive, achieves a 3' vertical leap after tripping over his own two feet
Friday June 11, 2010 15:14 Zamundinho
15:14

Zamundinho:
Coming up on stoppage time in the 1st half
Friday June 11, 2010 15:14 Zamundinho
15:15

Zamundinho:
1 minute of stoppage
Friday June 11, 2010 15:15 Zamundinho
15:16

Zamundinho:
Gorcouff takes another set piece from far out on the wing, excellent shot, good save with a long rebound
Friday June 11, 2010 15:16 Zamundinho
15:16

Darkseid:
very underwhelming half, disappointed in both teams
Friday June 11, 2010 15:16 Darkseid
15:16

Zamundinho:
and that's the half
Friday June 11, 2010 15:16 Zamundinho
15:17

Zamundinho:
Very disappointing... however, I will say that Yoan Gourcuff seems to be France's only impressive player in the 1st half, with excellent power and accuracy on his long ball.
Friday June 11, 2010 15:17 Zamundinho
15:18

Zamundinho:
If only his team wasn't so shitty, he'd be an excellent fantasy pick-up
Friday June 11, 2010 15:18 Zamundinho
15:18

[Comment From SeanSean: ]
Guys - Let's not forget to mention in every France match that they squeeked into this WC via the Hand of Henry. They don't belong here, and the sooner they get dumped the better. Go Bafana Bafana!
Friday June 11, 2010 15:18 Sean
15:18

Zamundinho:
Agreed Sean. Agreed.
Friday June 11, 2010 15:18 Zamundinho
15:20

Zamundinho:
For anyone unfamiliar with what Sean is referring to, just watch the second leg of the Ireland v France qualifying match:
http://footballblips.dailyradar.com/video/thierry-henry-handball-against-ireland-france-vs/
Friday June 11, 2010 15:20 Zamundinho
15:20

Darkseid:
I actually would like to see Mexico place #2 and South Africa place #1
Friday June 11, 2010 15:20 Darkseid
15:21

Darkseid:
now that my Mexico prediction is in the shitter
Friday June 11, 2010 15:21 Darkseid
15:21

Zamundinho:
Shots on Goal in this first half:
France 6 ; Uruguay 1
Worthwhile Shots on Goal in the fist half:
France 2 ; Uruguay 1
Friday June 11, 2010 15:21 Zamundinho
15:31

[Comment From SeanSean: ]
So what is the best possible outcome to this match from the perspective of SA and Mexico? Do they prefer that one of these teams win or do they prefer another draw that leaves the whole group even at one point?
Friday June 11, 2010 15:31 Sean
15:31

[Comment From KOKO: ]
what's good, boys. Still at work and unable to post. But what happened with the yellow card early on?
Friday June 11, 2010 15:31 KO
15:31

Zamundinho:
two yellow cards early on
Friday June 11, 2010 15:31 Zamundinho
15:32

Zamundinho:
both pretty mild challenges, but deserving of yellows
Friday June 11, 2010 15:32 Zamundinho
15:32

Zamundinho:
I think Mexico and SA would prefer a draw, but would be happy to see France lose
Friday June 11, 2010 15:32 Zamundinho
15:33

[Comment From KOKO: ]
and how far do you think we can carry this Irish curse theme? If France goes deep in this tournament, can we treat them like Italy and still say they don't deserve to win?
Friday June 11, 2010 15:33 KO
15:33

Darkseid:
id say draw the cup is too unpredictable
Friday June 11, 2010 15:33 Darkseid
15:33

Zamundinho:
KO, you're lucky I have integrity and won't delete that comment for its absurdly false insinuations
Friday June 11, 2010 15:33 Zamundinho
15:34

Zamundinho:
Italy never had a "not deserve to win" situation, and never qualified through desperate handjobs, so I see no water being held by your argument
Friday June 11, 2010 15:34 Zamundinho
15:35

Zamundinho:
Addressing your initial point, however, France, if they succeed in making it out of the group, can always be naysayed for their questionable qualification.
Friday June 11, 2010 15:35 Zamundinho
15:35

Darkseid:
Too much dribbling, poor passing play: I don't know what to say about this game.
Friday June 11, 2010 15:35 Darkseid
15:36

Zamundinho:
Wait, there's a game on?
Friday June 11, 2010 15:36 Zamundinho
15:37

Zamundinho:
Uruguay sends a set piece into the far corner, but just a touch too far... it is strange that Forlan took that kick, rather than being in a position to score
Friday June 11, 2010 15:37 Zamundinho
15:38

[Comment From SeanSean: ]
Did France show integrity with their desperate handball after failing to win their qualification group? Did Zizou show integrity when he head-butted another player in the middle of a match? To quote a great sage of world cup football: "don't hate the player, hate the game."
Friday June 11, 2010 15:38 Sean
15:41

[Comment From KOKO: ]
Sean, that's why Omar from The Wire should be a WC commentator
Friday June 11, 2010 15:41 KO
15:41

Zamundinho:
There's been a bit more action in the first 10 minutes of this half, but most of the play is still occurring in the middle 3rd
Friday June 11, 2010 15:41 Zamundinho
15:42

Zamundinho:
France just took a cannon of a shot from the top of the box, straight into the back of a Uruguayan defender... that looked painful
Friday June 11, 2010 15:42 Zamundinho
15:42

Darkseid:
All French shots seem to be deflected away at least 16 yards away from goal
Friday June 11, 2010 15:42 Darkseid
15:42

[Comment From KOKO: ]
and while Italy may not have given out any handjobs, it can't be said that they haven't screwed anyone
Friday June 11, 2010 15:42 KO
15:43

Darkseid:
First decent shot of the game
Friday June 11, 2010 15:43 Darkseid
15:43

Zamundinho:
Ribery takes a shot from the midfield, well-struck on the ground
but it didn't pressure the keeper too badly
Friday June 11, 2010 15:43 Zamundinho
15:43

Darkseid:
French player from like the 30
Friday June 11, 2010 15:43 Darkseid
15:44

[Comment From SeanSean: ]
I dig your style KO, I dig your style...more Omar coming up
Friday June 11, 2010 15:44 Sean
15:44

[Comment From SeanSean: ]
Omar: All in the game yo, all in the game. Omar: Ayo, lesson here, Bey. You come at the king, you best not miss.
Friday June 11, 2010 15:44 Sean
15:45

Zamundinho:
more muddling in the midfield
Friday June 11, 2010 15:45 Zamundinho
15:46

Darkseid:
Free Kick from close
Friday June 11, 2010 15:46 Darkseid
15:46

Zamundinho:
And now we'll have a yellow card against Uruguay, and a France kick just to the side of the box
Friday June 11, 2010 15:46 Zamundinho
15:46

Darkseid:
if France doesnt at least get a good chance....
Friday June 11, 2010 15:46 Darkseid
15:47

Zamundinho:
Gourcuff lines up for the kick
this could be threatening
Friday June 11, 2010 15:47 Zamundinho
15:47

Darkseid:
good play hoooooorrrrrrrrible shot
Friday June 11, 2010 15:47 Darkseid
15:47

Zamundinho:
passed on the ground to the top of the box to Ribery, with an open lane to shoot, he one-times it and it curves wide of the post... that was a great opportunity
Friday June 11, 2010 15:47 Zamundinho
15:48

[Comment From KOKO: ]
I was watching the SA-Mexico game with the sound off. Did the vuvuzelas live up (down) to the infamous rep?
Friday June 11, 2010 15:48 KO
15:48

Zamundinho:
uhh, the vuvuzela is what it is
Friday June 11, 2010 15:48 Zamundinho
15:48

Zamundinho:
it's always on, it sounds like you're near at least 3 beehives, and it adds to the energy
Friday June 11, 2010 15:48 Zamundinho
15:49

Zamundinho:
Not that I want France to succeed, but with such unimaginative attacks, one has to wonder when (if) Henry will come in, and if he will be able to make anything happen
Friday June 11, 2010 15:49 Zamundinho
15:50

Zamundinho:
Sagna shows his blond locks again with a rough tackle, free kick to Uruguay outside the box, after a sub
they bring on Nicholas Lodeiro for Ignacio Gonzalez... Lodeiro is a playmaker, and it's safe to say that Gonzalez has done nothing, so we'll see what happens
Friday June 11, 2010 15:50 Zamundinho
15:51

Zamundinho:
Forlan again to take the kick
Friday June 11, 2010 15:51 Zamundinho
15:51

Zamundinho:
shoots
Friday June 11, 2010 15:51 Zamundinho
15:51

Zamundinho:
easily at the keeper, he had to move about 2 inches to catch it
Friday June 11, 2010 15:51 Zamundinho
15:51

Zamundinho:
The shot almost took a much-needed deflection, but alas
Friday June 11, 2010 15:51 Zamundinho
15:52

[Comment From KOKO: ]
they were everywhere at Newlands when I was at a match there. It's like a meth head infant crying
Friday June 11, 2010 15:52 KO
15:53

Zamundinho:
I'm not sure about that last comment, but whatever
Friday June 11, 2010 15:53 Zamundinho
15:53

Zamundinho:
France again with a chance on goal, but with a harmless cross into the box, no one is worried
Friday June 11, 2010 15:53 Zamundinho
15:54

Zamundinho:
Uruguay gives up a free kick for jumping into France's keeper in an aerial challenge... that is a no-no
Friday June 11, 2010 15:54 Zamundinho
15:54

KO:
they play the game differently in the global south
Friday June 11, 2010 15:54 KO
15:55

Zamundinho:
The Global South... is that what's going on when residents of Pennsylvania and Ohio fly Confederate flags outside their domiciles?
Friday June 11, 2010 15:55 Zamundinho
15:56

Zamundinho:
ok, som pushing and shoving going on after a challenge near the sideline
Friday June 11, 2010 15:56 Zamundinho
15:56

Zamundinho:
Domenech sauntered out to berate the official, in a very baseball-like move
Friday June 11, 2010 15:56 Zamundinho
15:56

KO:
no, that's called Civil War revisionism
Friday June 11, 2010 15:56 KO
15:57

Zamundinho:
So there have now been 4 yellows in this game, and over 5 in the first 2 games... hopefully this trend doesn't continue, or the Germans are going to end up bloodying some faces.
Friday June 11, 2010 15:57 Zamundinho
15:57

KO:
I think Kendrick Perkins got a yellow card
Friday June 11, 2010 15:57 KO
15:58

Zamundinho:
Uru just tried to dribble the ball into the box, and managed to let a French defender running in the wrong direction save the ball with the back of his legs.... supremely uninspired
Friday June 11, 2010 15:58 Zamundinho
15:59

Zamundinho:
ok
now we have a France sub
Friday June 11, 2010 15:59 Zamundinho
15:59

Zamundinho:
as expected, Anelka is off, and Henry is on
Friday June 11, 2010 15:59 Zamundinho
15:59

Zamundinho:
While i hope it doesn't, this could shake things up for France
Friday June 11, 2010 15:59 Zamundinho
15:59

Darkseid:
a black guy on and a black guy off, keeping a proper French balance of blacks on the field
Friday June 11, 2010 15:59 Darkseid
15:59

Zamundinho:
it probably won't as he lost his place at the table in Barcelona and become the 5th string striker
Friday June 11, 2010 15:59 Zamundinho
16:00

Zamundinho:
yes, a proper French balance of black players on the field, which is to say, the inverse of teh actual racial breakdown of the country
Friday June 11, 2010 16:00 Zamundinho
16:00

Zamundinho:
An excellent chance by Uruguay just now
Friday June 11, 2010 16:00 Zamundinho
16:01

Zamundinho:
Forlan (aka Ted Danson) received a cross with space to shoot in the middle of the box, and hit it far, far wide
Friday June 11, 2010 16:01 Zamundinho
16:01

Zamundinho:
a shame
Friday June 11, 2010 16:01 Zamundinho
16:01

KO:
the same philosophy works for the US trade deficit
Friday June 11, 2010 16:01 KO
16:01

Zamundinho:
what's that KO? I need you to translate your posts into sensical-ese for the broader public, and myself
Friday June 11, 2010 16:01 Zamundinho
16:02

KO:
the broader public is getting a good look at the Henry they're going to get. He's going to the Red Bulls, no?
Friday June 11, 2010 16:02 KO
16:02

Darkseid:
They just disrupted the balance by taking off a white player and adding a black
Friday June 11, 2010 16:02 Darkseid
16:02

KO:
affirmative action!
Friday June 11, 2010 16:02 KO
16:03

Zamundinho:
and now France breaks the racial balance, subbing out the white (and threatening) Gourcuff for Malouda, who has apparently had a great season at Chelsea
Friday June 11, 2010 16:03 Zamundinho
16:03

KO:
*broader US pubilc, I should say
Friday June 11, 2010 16:03 KO
16:03

Zamundinho:
I don't think I like that move at all, since Gourcuff has been the only attacking presence on the French side
Friday June 11, 2010 16:03 Zamundinho
16:04

Darkseid:
of course try and veil behind a loss in productivity, we know why you dont like that change
Friday June 11, 2010 16:04 Darkseid
16:04

Zamundinho:
Sagna throws into Uru's box, and it's easily headed away
Friday June 11, 2010 16:04 Zamundinho
16:04

Zamundinho:
Henry looks extremely pleased to be included in all the excitement
Friday June 11, 2010 16:04 Zamundinho
16:04

Zamundinho:
hahaha
Friday June 11, 2010 16:04 Zamundinho
16:04

Zamundinho:
and Henry proves his worth, with an excellent faked injury to win a free kick
Friday June 11, 2010 16:04 Zamundinho
16:04

Zamundinho:
Malouda to take the kick
Friday June 11, 2010 16:04 Zamundinho
16:05

Zamundinho:
crossed and curved into the box, and straight into the keepers hands
Friday June 11, 2010 16:05 Zamundinho
16:06

Zamundinho:
Henry is shouting a lot now, directing the offense and repositioning players, maybe he will be useful
Friday June 11, 2010 16:06 Zamundinho
16:07

Zamundinho:
Uruguay is getting rough with the challenges as we approach the 80th minute
just tossing people aside
Friday June 11, 2010 16:07 Zamundinho
16:07

Darkseid:
the referee looks like he is going to force some American soldiers to play Russian Roulette
Friday June 11, 2010 16:07 Darkseid
16:08

Zamundinho:
Oh boy
we have the first red card
Friday June 11, 2010 16:08 Zamundinho
16:09

Zamundinho:
Uruguay's Lodeiro came into Sagna, sending his blond dreads flying with a cleats-up challenge to the Frenchman's shins
Friday June 11, 2010 16:09 Zamundinho
16:09

Zamundinho:
Lodeiro just came on, and now he's off. Sagna being helped off the field, and is probably not faking that limp
Friday June 11, 2010 16:09 Zamundinho
16:11

Zamundinho:
But now sagna is back, and he crosses into the box for Henry....
Friday June 11, 2010 16:11 Zamundinho
16:11

Zamundinho:
JUST over his head
Friday June 11, 2010 16:11 Zamundinho
16:11

Zamundinho:
that was a decent chance
Friday June 11, 2010 16:11 Zamundinho
16:11

Zamundinho:
apparently Sagna was faking that shin injury
Friday June 11, 2010 16:11 Zamundinho
16:12

Zamundinho:
Ribery on the wing, crosses...
Friday June 11, 2010 16:12 Zamundinho
16:12

Zamundinho:
and his cross goes out of bounds above the goal, that was terrible
Friday June 11, 2010 16:12 Zamundinho
16:12

Zamundinho:
Here comes another France sub
If I were Domenech, I'd just give up
Sidney Govou comes off
Friday June 11, 2010 16:12 Zamundinho
16:14

Zamundinho:
The players seem to be getting desperate to do something, as if they've been at work for 7.5 hours, and just realized they've spent the whole time drinking coffee at someone else's desk.. . time to get shit done
Friday June 11, 2010 16:14 Zamundinho
16:14

Zamundinho:
or, it's a 0-0 tie
Friday June 11, 2010 16:14 Zamundinho
16:15

Zamundinho:
a very anticlimactic opening
Friday June 11, 2010 16:15 Zamundinho
16:15

Zamundinho:
but then again, why would you ever expect a climax with a Frenchman
Friday June 11, 2010 16:15 Zamundinho
16:15

Darkseid:
this is the most uninspired soccer game ive seen in a while
Friday June 11, 2010 16:15 Darkseid
16:16

Zamundinho:
two minutes left
Friday June 11, 2010 16:16 Zamundinho
16:16

Zamundinho:
uh oh
here's some drama
Friday June 11, 2010 16:16 Zamundinho
16:17

Zamundinho:
France had a strong attack, passed into the box from the goal-line, to Henry, who struck at a defender
Friday June 11, 2010 16:17 Zamundinho
16:17

Zamundinho:
the defender may or may not have stopped the ball with his hand
Friday June 11, 2010 16:17 Zamundinho
16:17

Zamundinho:
Henry immediately stopped playing, looking to the ref for a handball
Friday June 11, 2010 16:17 Zamundinho
16:17

Zamundinho:
of course, if it takes one to know one, Henry can definitely spot a handball
Friday June 11, 2010 16:17 Zamundinho
16:18

Zamundinho:
but he probably should have kept playing, they may have scored
Friday June 11, 2010 16:18 Zamundinho
16:18

Zamundinho:
3 minutes of stoppage
Friday June 11, 2010 16:18 Zamundinho
16:18

Zamundinho:
Henry with the ball
Friday June 11, 2010 16:18 Zamundinho
16:18

Zamundinho:
to ribery
Friday June 11, 2010 16:18 Zamundinho
16:18

Zamundinho:
anelka
Friday June 11, 2010 16:18 Zamundinho
16:19

Zamundinho:
and they lose it in the box
Friday June 11, 2010 16:19 Zamundinho
16:19

Zamundinho:
Sagna to thow in
Friday June 11, 2010 16:19 Zamundinho
16:19

Zamundinho:
into the box
Friday June 11, 2010 16:19 Zamundinho
16:19

Zamundinho:
but now Uruguay has it out
Friday June 11, 2010 16:19 Zamundinho
16:19

Darkseid:
some serious weak sauce playing, there how do you give the ball up when you have a prime opportunity there
Friday June 11, 2010 16:19 Darkseid
16:19

Zamundinho:
France with the ball at midfield
Friday June 11, 2010 16:19 Zamundinho
16:19

Zamundinho:
Henry aslone in the corner
Friday June 11, 2010 16:19 Zamundinho
16:19

Zamundinho:
France now at the top of the box
Friday June 11, 2010 16:19 Zamundinho
16:19

Zamundinho:
FREE KICK GIVEN!
Friday June 11, 2010 16:19 Zamundinho
16:20

Zamundinho:
Abou Diaby was smothered by 4 defenders
Friday June 11, 2010 16:20 Zamundinho
16:20

Darkseid:
France gets a free kick right outside 18
Friday June 11, 2010 16:20 Darkseid
16:20

Zamundinho:
this will be very interesting
Friday June 11, 2010 16:20 Zamundinho
16:20

Zamundinho:
with 30 seconds of stoppage left, this will be the last play
Friday June 11, 2010 16:20 Zamundinho
16:20

Darkseid:
in true form they will waste the opportunity probably
Friday June 11, 2010 16:20 Darkseid
16:20

Zamundinho:
a free kick at the top of the box
Friday June 11, 2010 16:20 Zamundinho
16:20

Zamundinho:
agreed
Friday June 11, 2010 16:20 Zamundinho
16:20

Zamundinho:
Another yellow
Friday June 11, 2010 16:20 Zamundinho
16:21

Zamundinho:
Diego Lugano is booked for not setting up properly
Friday June 11, 2010 16:21 Zamundinho
16:21

Zamundinho:
Henry set to take the kick
Friday June 11, 2010 16:21 Zamundinho
16:21

Zamundinho:
Reibery is standing behind him, looking surly
Friday June 11, 2010 16:21 Zamundinho
16:21

[Comment From Sean Sean: ]
weak free kick...weak weak weak
Friday June 11, 2010 16:21 Sean
16:21

Darkseid:
true suspense is building
Friday June 11, 2010 16:21 Darkseid
16:21

Zamundinho:
it hsan't happened yet
Friday June 11, 2010 16:21 Zamundinho
16:21

Zamundinho:
and it's into teh wall
Friday June 11, 2010 16:21 Zamundinho
16:21

Zamundinho:
a terrible terrible fre kick
Friday June 11, 2010 16:21 Zamundinho
16:21

Darkseid:
absolute waste
Friday June 11, 2010 16:21 Darkseid
16:21

Zamundinho:
and now Henry is raising his arms, looking for someone to blame
Friday June 11, 2010 16:21 Zamundinho
16:21

Zamundinho:
And that's the ball-game
Friday June 11, 2010 16:21 Zamundinho
16:21

Darkseid:
he might as well have taken a shit on the field
Friday June 11, 2010 16:21 Darkseid
16:21

Zamundinho:
0-0 tie
Friday June 11, 2010 16:21 Zamundinho
16:22

Darkseid:
that would give France just as much chance of scoring
Friday June 11, 2010 16:22 Darkseid
16:22

Zamundinho:
Agreed, plus, it would've given the crowd more to work with
Friday June 11, 2010 16:22 Zamundinho
16:22

Darkseid:
What a dud! France and Uruguay look to be at the bottom of the pack
Friday June 11, 2010 16:22 Darkseid
16:23

Zamundinho:
Also, with 2 ties to open the group, the group is WIIIIDE open... and since MEX and RSA both scored a goal, they have a leg-up on any eventual goal-differential decisions
Friday June 11, 2010 16:23 Zamundinho
16:24

KO:
I'm really liking SA's new prospects of advancing
Friday June 11, 2010 16:24 KO
16:24

Zamundinho:
me too
GO Bafana Bafana!
Friday June 11, 2010 16:24 Zamundinho
16:24

KO:
and I had been one of their biggest haters
Friday June 11, 2010 16:24 KO
16:24

[Comment From Sean Sean: ]
HOORAY! Go Bafana Bafana!
Friday June 11, 2010 16:24 Sean
16:24

Zamundinho:
You are forgiven
Friday June 11, 2010 16:24 Zamundinho
16:24

KO:
I ALWAYS LIKED THEM!
Friday June 11, 2010 16:24 KO
16:25

Zamundinho:
Join The Goal Post again tomorrow for more coverage and liveblogging
Friday June 11, 2010 16:25 Zamundinho
16:25

KO:
there's not enough room on their bandwagon for both of us, buddy
Friday June 11, 2010 16:25 KO
16:25

Darkseid:
yeah new prediction: France does not advance
Friday June 11, 2010 16:25 Darkseid
16:25

Zamundinho:
Thanks for reading

Replay The Goal Post's Liveblog: South Africa v Mexico

Post under Liveblog, Mexico, South Africa at 1:35 PM Posted by Salt-Peter

09:19

Zamundinho:
Welcome
Friday June 11, 2010 09:19 Zamundinho
09:20

Zamundinho:
ESPN has yet to begin coverage, but the BBC World News Hour has been reporting on the opening ceremonies for the first game. Apparently Bafana Bafana have just literally danced into the stadium. From the noise, it's not clear whether the crowd is expecting a football match or a rave.
Friday June 11, 2010 09:20 Zamundinho
09:52

Zamundinho:
Only minutes away now. President Zuma is about to officially open the World Cup
Friday June 11, 2010 09:52 Zamundinho
09:57

KO:
which of his wives did he bring with him
Friday June 11, 2010 09:57 KO
09:59

Zamundinho:
None...
Friday June 11, 2010 09:59 Zamundinho
09:59

KO:
he's in full mack mode then
Friday June 11, 2010 09:59 KO
09:59

Zamundinho:
Mexico's Felipe Calderon is singing his nation's Anthem with Gusto
Friday June 11, 2010 09:59 Zamundinho
10:00

KO:
apaprently Mandela's great granddaughter died in a car accident on the way back from the opening ceremonies. very sad time for the family
Friday June 11, 2010 10:00 KO
10:01

Zamundinho:
Bafana Bafana look a little shell-shocked singing Nkosi Sikele/Die Stem.
Friday June 11, 2010 10:01 Zamundinho
10:02

KO:
where's francois pienaar when you need him
Friday June 11, 2010 10:02 KO
10:02

Zamundinho:
Not that it's a shocker, but Bafana Bafana's starting XI were just shown, and there will be Surprises, and no Macbeths on the pitch.
Friday June 11, 2010 10:02 Zamundinho
10:03

Zamundinho:
Where's Nelson Mandela when you need him? Hopefully Bafana Bafana can pull through this match, but I somehow doubt it.
Friday June 11, 2010 10:03 Zamundinho
10:04

KO:
i like the SA game shorts. Rafa Nadal, eat your heart out
Friday June 11, 2010 10:04 KO
10:04

Zamundinho:
If Mexico comes out strong and takes an early lead, this game will be over quickly. If, however, Mexico are as scared as Bafana Bafana, and take their time getting into the game, Bafana Bafana could score an early goal and make it a game.
Friday June 11, 2010 10:04 Zamundinho
10:04

Darkseid:
MEXICO, MEXICO, don't shoot yourselves in the foot like PLAXICO!!!
Friday June 11, 2010 10:04 Darkseid
10:05

KO:
"Uno, dos, tres, CUATORCE!"
Friday June 11, 2010 10:05 KO
10:05

KO:
who would be the antonio pierce to Mexico's plax?
Friday June 11, 2010 10:05 KO
10:05

Darkseid:
AND WE'RE OFF!!!!
Friday June 11, 2010 10:05 Darkseid
10:07

Zamundinho:
Oh how close!
Friday June 11, 2010 10:07 Zamundinho
10:07

Zamundinho:
Mexico gets an early chance on an empty net after some confusion in front of South Africa's net
Friday June 11, 2010 10:07 Zamundinho
10:07

KO:
um, what happened there
Friday June 11, 2010 10:07 KO
10:07

Darkseid:
Can you say blowout, broken plays will go in Mexico's favor almost every time.
Friday June 11, 2010 10:07 Darkseid
10:08

Zamundinho:
Basically, that moment came about because Mexico is aggressively pursuing tackles.
Friday June 11, 2010 10:08 Zamundinho
10:08

Darkseid:
Bafoona Bafoona!!!
Friday June 11, 2010 10:08 Darkseid
10:08

KO:
SA's doing it on purpose. they want an invictus moment
Friday June 11, 2010 10:08 KO
10:09

KO:
that comment worked
Friday June 11, 2010 10:09 KO
10:13

Zamundinho:
South Africa is making some aggressive aerial challenges.. which leads to fouls
Friday June 11, 2010 10:13 Zamundinho
10:13

KO:
in Khayelitsha, no blood no foul
Friday June 11, 2010 10:13 KO
10:15

Darkseid:
that was a bullshit pass, step it up Mexico.
Friday June 11, 2010 10:15 Darkseid
10:15

KO:
this is an interesting matchup of styles: SA's lack thereof vs. Mexico's fluidity and width in attack
Friday June 11, 2010 10:15 KO
10:17

Zamundinho:
That's like saying that a Palin vs Clinton campaign would be an interesting matchup of intellectual capacity: Palin's lack thereof vs Clinton's pantsuit variety.
Friday June 11, 2010 10:17 Zamundinho
10:18

KO:
bill or hillary? i'm not sure who wears the pant[suit]s in that family anymore
Friday June 11, 2010 10:18 KO
10:18

Zamundinho:
fair
Friday June 11, 2010 10:18 Zamundinho
10:18

KO:
and the liveblog is alive! I thought u guys were dead
Friday June 11, 2010 10:18 KO
10:19

Zamundinho:
A "beefy" challenge just made by South Africa in the box, but it's clean, and it's a corner. Clean, beefy challenge
Friday June 11, 2010 10:19 Zamundinho
10:19

Darkseid:
It was really fucking beefy
Friday June 11, 2010 10:19 Darkseid
10:20

Darkseid:
I think Mexico wins with hairstyles too
Friday June 11, 2010 10:20 Darkseid
10:21

Darkseid:
NIce passing and routes by the Bufoonas on that one
Friday June 11, 2010 10:21 Darkseid
10:21

Zamundinho:
And South Africa joins the wonderful European tradition of diving
Friday June 11, 2010 10:21 Zamundinho
10:21

Darkseid:
this a defining free kick
Friday June 11, 2010 10:21 Darkseid
10:21

Zamundinho:
Peinaar, from the spot
Friday June 11, 2010 10:21 Zamundinho
10:21

Zamundinho:
and it's over
Friday June 11, 2010 10:21 Zamundinho
10:22

Zamundinho:
not really close, just a rangefinder at this point
Friday June 11, 2010 10:22 Zamundinho
10:22

Darkseid:
as expected, all foreplay and no finish
Friday June 11, 2010 10:22 Darkseid
10:22

Zamundinho:
Mexico penetrates deep along the wing, and crosses it right to South Africa's keeper
Friday June 11, 2010 10:22 Zamundinho
10:23

Zamundinho:
yellow card for Mexico's Juarez
Friday June 11, 2010 10:23 Zamundinho
10:23

Darkseid:
that was bush league deserved the yellow
Friday June 11, 2010 10:23 Darkseid
10:23

Zamundinho:
handball, then delayed the game...
Friday June 11, 2010 10:23 Zamundinho
10:23

Zamundinho:
Mexico breaks
Friday June 11, 2010 10:23 Zamundinho
10:23

Zamundinho:
ohhh! over the bar
Friday June 11, 2010 10:23 Zamundinho
10:23

Darkseid:
first decent shot
Friday June 11, 2010 10:23 Darkseid
10:25

Zamundinho:
Tough challenge by Modise, Free kick to Mexico from far outside
Friday June 11, 2010 10:25 Zamundinho
10:25

Zamundinho:
low ball into the area, deflected
Friday June 11, 2010 10:25 Zamundinho
10:25

Zamundinho:
and another cross directly to the keeper
Friday June 11, 2010 10:25 Zamundinho
10:26

Zamundinho:
and an even worse cross on the other side by South Africa straight out of play
Friday June 11, 2010 10:26 Zamundinho
10:26

Zamundinho:
Perhaps the ball is flying unexpectedly light, everyone seems to be overshooting and overpassing
Friday June 11, 2010 10:26 Zamundinho
10:28

Darkseid:
it looks like 3-1 is not gonna happen
Friday June 11, 2010 10:28 Darkseid
10:29

Zamundinho:
I think it will... it's only the 23rd minute, and the teams are waking up in the World's limelight right now. Everyone is still calming down (see all the over shots and over-passes). This could still turn into a high-powered match.
Friday June 11, 2010 10:29 Zamundinho
10:29

Darkseid:
i think mexico has a disadvantage this game compared to other international teams for being the first to see what the pitch is like
Friday June 11, 2010 10:29 Darkseid
10:29

[Comment From KdubsKdubs: ]
Still plenty of time, it's a long game
Friday June 11, 2010 10:29 Kdubs
10:30

Zamundinho:
Good converging defense by Bafana Bafana at the back...
now a counterattack
Friday June 11, 2010 10:30 Zamundinho
10:32

Zamundinho:
uh oh
Yellow card to SA
Friday June 11, 2010 10:32 Zamundinho
10:32

Zamundinho:
poor challenge just at the top of the box
Friday June 11, 2010 10:32 Zamundinho
10:32

Zamundinho:
here comes another free kick
Friday June 11, 2010 10:32 Zamundinho
10:32

Zamundinho:
Pienaar looks nervous in the wall
Friday June 11, 2010 10:32 Zamundinho
10:33

Zamundinho:
woah, way way over the crossbar
Friday June 11, 2010 10:33 Zamundinho
10:36

Zamundinho:
SA on the attack
Friday June 11, 2010 10:36 Zamundinho
10:36

Zamundinho:
and the cross easily blocked by Mexico
Friday June 11, 2010 10:36 Zamundinho
10:37

Zamundinho:
Mexico up in the box!!!!
Friday June 11, 2010 10:37 Zamundinho
10:37

Zamundinho:
oh my god, can't believe they didn't score that
Friday June 11, 2010 10:37 Zamundinho
10:38

KO:
i wonder if this new ball has anything to do with the play
Friday June 11, 2010 10:38 KO
10:38

Zamundinho:
Franco controlled it off his chest in front of the defense, and then bobbled it right at the Keeper's chest... how lucky for Bafana Bafana
Friday June 11, 2010 10:38 Zamundinho
10:39

Zamundinho:
Another great chance from Mexico
Friday June 11, 2010 10:39 Zamundinho
10:39

Darkseid:
gotta give credit to the keeper
Friday June 11, 2010 10:39 Darkseid
10:39

Zamundinho:
crossed on the ground in front of net, and went wide
Friday June 11, 2010 10:39 Zamundinho
10:40

Zamundinho:
I'll say it again, everyone is having a problem with rangefinding on the aerial ball... KO may have a point about the ball
Friday June 11, 2010 10:40 Zamundinho
10:42

Zamundinho:
Mexico penetrates into the box again, but five South African defenders were there to block the way... good defense
Friday June 11, 2010 10:42 Zamundinho
10:42

Zamundinho:
Goal for mexico!!! but it was offsides
Friday June 11, 2010 10:42 Zamundinho
10:42

Darkseid:
South Africans are cockblockers
Friday June 11, 2010 10:42 Darkseid
10:42

Zamundinho:
so no goal, I suppose
Friday June 11, 2010 10:42 Zamundinho
10:43

Zamundinho:
but this was a terrible call
Friday June 11, 2010 10:43 Zamundinho
10:43

Zamundinho:
not at all ofisdes, SA had a defender on the goal line when the corner was kicked, so it was certainly not offisides
Friday June 11, 2010 10:43 Zamundinho
10:43

Darkseid:
the worst decision ever!!!!!

the defender was on the goal line.
Friday June 11, 2010 10:43 Darkseid
10:44

Zamundinho:
not at all ofisdes, SA had a defender on the goal line when the corner was kicked, so it was certainly not offisides
Friday June 11, 2010 10:44 Zamundinho
10:45

Zamundinho:
Speedy free kick for Mexico, almost headed in, just a touch too high... Mexico is certainly finding their range
Friday June 11, 2010 10:45 Zamundinho
10:45

Zamundinho:
I see at least a couple of goals in Mexico's 2nd half future
Friday June 11, 2010 10:45 Zamundinho
10:46

Zamundinho:
Bafana Bafana penetrates down the wing, looks threatening, and then bobbles it out of play off of Mexico.... SOuth Africa's First corner of the day
Friday June 11, 2010 10:46 Zamundinho
10:47

Zamundinho:
woah!
Friday June 11, 2010 10:47 Zamundinho
10:47

Zamundinho:
The goalkeeper completely missed that cross
Friday June 11, 2010 10:47 Zamundinho
10:47

Zamundinho:
thankfully Franco got a nudge on it with his head, which diverted it from a diving stephen Pienaar
Friday June 11, 2010 10:47 Zamundinho
10:48

Zamundinho:
and Mexico survives the follow-up corner
Friday June 11, 2010 10:48 Zamundinho
10:48

Zamundinho:
Bafana Bafana is definitely running now
Friday June 11, 2010 10:48 Zamundinho
10:48

Zamundinho:
that was an excellent chance on a cross against Mexico
Friday June 11, 2010 10:48 Zamundinho
10:48

Zamundinho:
Bafana seems to have more pace
Friday June 11, 2010 10:48 Zamundinho
10:49

Zamundinho:
another SA corner
Friday June 11, 2010 10:49 Zamundinho
10:49

Darkseid:
they are outclassing Mexico in the last two runs
Friday June 11, 2010 10:49 Darkseid
10:49

Zamundinho:
and Mexico's keeper makes an ungraceful volleyball set out of play
another SA corner
Friday June 11, 2010 10:49 Zamundinho
10:49

Zamundinho:
Into the far corner, right on target, and headed back across the Goal, and out of play
Friday June 11, 2010 10:49 Zamundinho
10:49

Zamundinho:
very nearly in
Friday June 11, 2010 10:49 Zamundinho
10:50

Darkseid:
this is where clutch play comes in
Friday June 11, 2010 10:50 Darkseid
10:51

Zamundinho:
A good, if relatively uneventful first half, and now MExico is just playing around
Friday June 11, 2010 10:51 Zamundinho
10:51

Zamundinho:
and advancing...
Friday June 11, 2010 10:51 Zamundinho
10:51

Zamundinho:
nope, offsides
Friday June 11, 2010 10:51 Zamundinho
10:51

Zamundinho:
and that's the half
Friday June 11, 2010 10:51 Zamundinho
10:52

Zamundinho:
we'll be back after a burrito-cerveza break
Friday June 11, 2010 10:52 Zamundinho
10:52
[Be Right Back Countdown] 10 minutes
Friday June 11, 2010 10:52
11:06

[Comment From pKpK: ]
SPIRITS CUP - first up from Mexico, Casa Noble Tequila VS. South African Pinotage. Stay tuned for the full report and remember, regardless of who wins, everyone ends up drunk! And I probably end up sick. P.S. it should be 1-0 Mexico.
Friday June 11, 2010 11:06 pK
11:06

Darkseid:
I expect Mexico to open up pandoras box of whoop ass this half
Friday June 11, 2010 11:06 Darkseid
11:06

Darkseid:
I am going to drink Mexican beer until Mexico wins
Friday June 11, 2010 11:06 Darkseid
11:07

Zamundinho:
Seconded
Friday June 11, 2010 11:07 Zamundinho
11:07

Zamundinho:
oh wait, I'm rooting for Bafana Bafana...
Friday June 11, 2010 11:07 Zamundinho
11:07

Zamundinho:
And it's back on
Friday June 11, 2010 11:07 Zamundinho
11:10

Darkseid:
way too close
Friday June 11, 2010 11:10 Darkseid
11:10

Darkseid:
i dont like how mexican isnt really punishing the SA possession mistakes
Friday June 11, 2010 11:10 Darkseid
11:15

Zamundinho:
Dos Santos just made a run, but was stopped by the 4th SA defender to face him
Friday June 11, 2010 11:15 Zamundinho
11:16

Zamundinho:
Mexico is having to resort to these runs because SA is heavy in defense, clustering around the ball.
Friday June 11, 2010 11:16 Zamundinho
11:16

Zamundinho:
I think Mexico should start taking shots from outside the box to threaten the keeper and force the defense outwards
Friday June 11, 2010 11:16 Zamundinho
11:16

Zamundinho:
but herecomes saa
goal
!!!!!
Friday June 11, 2010 11:16 Zamundinho
11:16

Zamundinho:
GOOOOOOOAAAAAAAALLLLLL!!!!!!
Friday June 11, 2010 11:16 Zamundinho
11:16

Darkseid:
HOLY SHIT!!!!
Friday June 11, 2010 11:16 Darkseid
11:16

Zamundinho:
BAFANA BAFANA!!!!!
and they do a coordinated dance on the endline
Friday June 11, 2010 11:16 Zamundinho
11:16

Darkseid:
My predictions have just gone into the shitter.
Friday June 11, 2010 11:16 Darkseid
11:18

Zamundinho:
Siphiwe Tshabalala with the excellent shot from SA, across the face of goal and curving into the far corner
Friday June 11, 2010 11:18 Zamundinho
11:19

Zamundinho:
Granted, it should be 1-1 right now, but Mexico really needs to get it together
Friday June 11, 2010 11:19 Zamundinho
11:20

[Comment From CarltonPalmerCarltonPalmer: ]
That goal was sick. What a strike.
Friday June 11, 2010 11:20 CarltonPalmer
11:22

Zamundinho:
South Africa builds an attack which is easily deflected by a Mexican tackle... which leads to a counterattack, and Giovanni Dos Santos takes an excellent shot into the top near corner... excellent save by Khune
Friday June 11, 2010 11:22 Zamundinho
11:24

Darkseid:
I must not be drinking enough Mexican beer
Friday June 11, 2010 11:24 Darkseid
11:24

Zamundinho:
agreed
Friday June 11, 2010 11:24 Zamundinho
11:25

Zamundinho:
a non-threatening shot on the ground from outside the box by South Africa, very non-threatening
Friday June 11, 2010 11:25 Zamundinho
11:28

Darkseid:
Mexico is just being flat outplayed should have been a goal by South Africa
Friday June 11, 2010 11:28 Darkseid
11:29

Zamundinho:
God, Mexico looks lethargic on the attack
Friday June 11, 2010 11:29 Zamundinho
11:31

Darkseid:
Mexico deserves to lose this game
Friday June 11, 2010 11:31 Darkseid
11:31

Zamundinho:
and South Africa, almost with another chance
Friday June 11, 2010 11:31 Zamundinho
11:32

Zamundinho:
but a yellow card for SA
Friday June 11, 2010 11:32 Zamundinho
11:32

Zamundinho:
and a terrible free kick from Mexico, way off, and way over the bar
Friday June 11, 2010 11:32 Zamundinho
11:32

[Comment From KdubsKdubs: ]
just saw the replay of the SA goal - were they doing the macarena?
Friday June 11, 2010 11:32 Kdubs
11:33

Zamundinho:
The Goal Post does not believe that SA was doing the Macarena... maybe you were watching Mexico's dance of shame?
Friday June 11, 2010 11:33 Zamundinho
11:33

Darkseid:
Mexico has betrayed my faith in them, they do not even look like they are battling for the win.
Friday June 11, 2010 11:33 Darkseid
11:34

Zamundinho:
Agreed, Mexico is currently battling for the not-so-bad-loss
Their strategy appears to be that if one doesn't take the field, one can minimize casualties
Friday June 11, 2010 11:34 Zamundinho
11:34

Darkseid:
Plus SA looks legit, deflecting attacks and patiently waiting for opportunities
Friday June 11, 2010 11:34 Darkseid
11:35

Zamundinho:
Guillermo Franco comes off for Javier Hernandez, who is on my Fantasy team.... I hope he turns this game around
Friday June 11, 2010 11:35 Zamundinho
11:39

KO:
I turn away for thirty minutes and sa is winning
Friday June 11, 2010 11:39 KO
11:39

KO:
I'm the reverse Jessica Simpson
Friday June 11, 2010 11:39 KO
11:40

Zamundinho:
OK, I don't know who it was, yet, but one of the Mexican players was just shown close-up in all his HD glory, and the guy looks like a 40-something NYPD officer, eating a hot-dog outside a subway stop, not a world class footballer playing in the World Cup.
Friday June 11, 2010 11:40 Zamundinho
11:40

Zamundinho:
GOOOOOAAAAALLLL!!!!!! MEXICO!!!!
Friday June 11, 2010 11:40 Zamundinho
11:41

KO:
Wow. That's some gryphons defense
Friday June 11, 2010 11:41 KO
11:41

Zamundinho:
Marquez puts it past South Africa right in front of the net... amazing that he was that open there
Friday June 11, 2010 11:41 Zamundinho
11:42

Darkseid:
I just want to put it out there that if Mexico scores again then my prediction was right, 3-1 Mexico
Friday June 11, 2010 11:42 Darkseid
11:43

Zamundinho:
For the record, the hot dog snarfing Mexican was Cuauhtémoc Blanco... a former golden boy and once-prolific goal-scorer
Friday June 11, 2010 11:43 Zamundinho
11:44

KO:
Speaking of whatever happened to old ronaldo
Friday June 11, 2010 11:44 KO
11:44

Zamundinho:
Joe Biden, sighted in the crowd
Friday June 11, 2010 11:44 Zamundinho
11:44

Zamundinho:
at least no one gave him a microphone
Friday June 11, 2010 11:44 Zamundinho
11:44

Zamundinho:
he looks cold, in a red scarf
Friday June 11, 2010 11:44 Zamundinho
11:44

Tommy:
Hey folks. Wanted to note that South Africa plays absolutely the most terrifying brand of defense imaginable. Their offsides traps don't look especially tight.
Friday June 11, 2010 11:44 Tommy
11:44

Zamundinho:
well spotted, Mr. T
Friday June 11, 2010 11:44 Zamundinho
11:45

[Comment From CarltonPalmerCarltonPalmer: ]
Agreed with KO. This defending is typical of African teams after 75 mins of play...which is why one won't win the world cup.
Friday June 11, 2010 11:45 CarltonPalmer
11:45

Zamundinho:
Also, another note about Biden, shouldn't he, too, be down in the gulf hoovering up oil with his enormous mouth, rather than looking concerned about Mexico's chances
Friday June 11, 2010 11:45 Zamundinho
11:45

Tommy:
If I'm RSA, I think the best strategy now is to pack the box and play for one point
Friday June 11, 2010 11:45 Tommy
11:46

Zamundinho:
\Which is what they were doing in the fist 30 minutes, so it shouldn't bee too far out of their way
Friday June 11, 2010 11:46 Zamundinho
11:46

Zamundinho:
oh my god
Friday June 11, 2010 11:46 Zamundinho
11:46

Zamundinho:
an excellent chance for mexico, chested down by hernandez in the box, but then he gets a questionable challenge, and loses the ball for goal kick
Friday June 11, 2010 11:46 Zamundinho
11:46

Tommy:
Yeah Zammy, I think they let the goal change up their game plan
Friday June 11, 2010 11:46 Tommy
11:47

Zamundinho:
a foul on South Africa outside the box, free kick to Mexico
Friday June 11, 2010 11:47 Zamundinho
11:47

Tommy:
A foul from 35 yards is pretty much exactly the wrong thing to do in the 85th minute of a tie game
Friday June 11, 2010 11:47 Tommy
11:47

Zamundinho:
this is a pivotal kick
Friday June 11, 2010 11:47 Zamundinho
11:47

Zamundinho:
my thoughts exactly
Friday June 11, 2010 11:47 Zamundinho
11:48

Zamundinho:
but it was wasted
Friday June 11, 2010 11:48 Zamundinho
11:48

Tommy:
There should be ample injury time, this could end up in most exciting fashion...
Friday June 11, 2010 11:48 Tommy
11:49

Zamundinho:
let's hope so... i realy hope the opener doesn't end in a tie
Friday June 11, 2010 11:49 Zamundinho
11:50

Zamundinho:
crossed into the box, and Hernandez heads it up, up and awaaaay
Friday June 11, 2010 11:50 Zamundinho
11:50

Tommy:
Blanco still has great touch
Friday June 11, 2010 11:50 Tommy
11:50

Zamundinho:
true, it was a great cross
just a poor header
Friday June 11, 2010 11:50 Zamundinho
11:51

Zamundinho:
shot, mexico, saved outside the box
Friday June 11, 2010 11:51 Zamundinho
11:51

Tommy:
I have no idea why RSA is trying to hold them offsides at the 18 yard box
Friday June 11, 2010 11:51 Tommy
11:51

Zamundinho:
Mexico loses the ball into 3 South African defenders
and now a chance fo SA
Friday June 11, 2010 11:51 Zamundinho
11:51

Zamundinho:
OFF THE POST!!!!
Friday June 11, 2010 11:51 Zamundinho
11:51

KO:
!!
Friday June 11, 2010 11:51 KO
11:51

Zamundinho:
wow
Friday June 11, 2010 11:51 Zamundinho
11:51

Zamundinho:
Mexico is embarrassing themselves now
Friday June 11, 2010 11:51 Zamundinho
11:52

Darkseid:
He has to be so pissed right now for not winning that for SA
Friday June 11, 2010 11:52 Darkseid
11:52

Zamundinho:
but playing it up th ewing
Friday June 11, 2010 11:52 Zamundinho
11:52

Tommy:
One on one opportunities have clearly been RSA's best chances this match
Friday June 11, 2010 11:52 Tommy
11:52

Zamundinho:
and Mexico keeps tripping themselves up in front of the box
Friday June 11, 2010 11:52 Zamundinho
11:52

Darkseid:
3 minutes
Friday June 11, 2010 11:52 Darkseid
11:52

Zamundinho:
and SA almost gets another chance with 2 open men in front of the net
Friday June 11, 2010 11:52 Zamundinho
11:52

Tommy:
Less than I would have expected
Friday June 11, 2010 11:52 Tommy
11:53

Zamundinho:
Mexico outside the box
blanco to the middle
passed across
Friday June 11, 2010 11:53 Zamundinho
11:54

Zamundinho:
And Mexico trips on their way into the box, and botches another opportunity
Friday June 11, 2010 11:54 Zamundinho
11:54

Zamundinho:
only 1 minute left in stoppage
Friday June 11, 2010 11:54 Zamundinho
11:54

Darkseid:
This is the Mexico I was afraid would show up and make me look foolish for thinking they might make a run this tourney
Friday June 11, 2010 11:54 Darkseid
11:54

Tommy:
Perez came out of the box flailing on that through ball. He's afraid of another one on one
Friday June 11, 2010 11:54 Tommy
11:55

Zamundinho:
Game over
Friday June 11, 2010 11:55 Zamundinho
11:55

Zamundinho:
an anticlimactic 1-1 tie to open the 2010 World Cup
Friday June 11, 2010 11:55 Zamundinho
11:55

Darkseid:
Mexico failed to show they could play up to their potential
Friday June 11, 2010 11:55 Darkseid
11:55

Zamundinho:
But this was clearly a South African Victory and Mexican Defeat
Friday June 11, 2010 11:55 Zamundinho
11:56

Tommy:
I'd say it was a fun game despite the tie, and certainly mixes up the group a bit
Friday June 11, 2010 11:56 Tommy
11:56

Zamundinho:
(except, of course, for that first disallowed Mexican Goal)
Friday June 11, 2010 11:56 Zamundinho
11:56

Zamundinho:
I agree with Mr. T
Friday June 11, 2010 11:56 Zamundinho
11:57

Zamundinho:
Here's to France getting an always-well-deserved whooping this afternoon
Be sure to tune back in to the Goal Post
Friday June 11, 2010 11:57 Zamundinho
11:57

[Comment From CarltonPalmerCarltonPalmer: ]
Well, I feel comfortable saying France and Uruguay will go through
Friday June 11, 2010 11:57 CarltonPalmer
11:57

[Comment From CarltonPalmerCarltonPalmer: ]
Agreed, Zamunda

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