Copa America Centenario Quarterfinals

[ZooCougar]

The only thing for certain at this moment for the US is that it is playing in Seattle on Thursday. Which seems dumb because the QF game for the second place team is on Friday. The other thing that I found odd was that both Group A matches weren't played simultaneously. This tournament obviously is being run for TV ratings, which I get, but it's still awkward.


U.S. wins Copa America Centenario group, heads to quarterfinals in Seattle

 

[UCFBfan]

Do all the yellow cards get reset for this round or do they carry over?? We have a lot of guys close to being disqualified for the next match should they pick up another yellow. Would be nice to clean the slate so if we somehow advance, we don't lose anyone else. That Paraguay match was brutal with cards. 9 in all and 6 for us (2 being Yedlin's)

 

[SubbaBub]

Yellow card accumulation
If a player receives two yellow cards in two separate matches through group games or the quarterfinals, they will be suspended for the following game. Yellow card accumulation will be reset after the quarterfinals and cards from the first two rounds will not carry over into the semifinals or the final.


There are 4 US starters not carrying a card or suspended, Guzan, Cameron, Zardes, Dempsey. Yedlin is obviously out.

 

[SAMCRO]

Won the group... Nice
Most likely avoid Brazil in QF's....Nice
Most likely a rematch of a recent friendly draw v Ecuador in Seattle, winnable game...Nice
IF US gets to SF's there is most likely a dare in Houston v Argentina... Gulp...Nice

I was out last night, so didn't get to watch the game, were Yedlin's YC's legit calls, and were they 'good fouls' on his part? That's a big loss for the QF.

 

[ZooCougar]

Won the group... Nice
Most likely avoid Brazil in QF's....Nice
Most likely a rematch of a recent friendly draw v Ecuador in Seattle, winnable game...Nice
IF US gets to SF's there is most likely a dare in Houston v Argentina... Gulp...Nice

I was out last night, so didn't get to watch the game, were Yedlin's YC's legit calls, and were they 'good fouls' on his part? That's a big loss for the QF.

They were legit. Yedlin was truly a dumbs@ss on the second one. That kid is a box of rocks sometimes.

 

[whaler11]

They were legit. Yedlin was truly a dumbs@ss on the second one. That kid is a box of rocks sometimes.

As a Yedlin supporter - he has been brutal.

 

[Waquoit]

Anyone catch this gem from Abby Wambach? Referrring to Wales who they were saying was going to pull all stops to set-up Bale she says." It's not very often when you can get a bunch of men to support another man." Talk about giving yourself away.

 

[Jaker]

Who gets the start in Yedlins absence?

 

[ZooCougar]

Anyone catch this gem from Abby Wambach? Referrring to Wales who they were saying was going to pull all stops to set-up Bale she says." It's not very often when you can get a bunch of men to support another man." Talk about giving yourself away.

Isn't she an Uber driver these days?

 

[UCFBfan]

They were legit. Yedlin was truly a dumbs@ss on the second one. That kid is a box of rocks sometimes.

I thought the first call could have gone either way but the second yellow was a clear foul and card. I have no idea what was going through his mind when he committed that second foul only a few seconds after his first.....

My big concern is Brooks. If we pull off a win in the Quarterfinals, I fear he might pull his second yellow in the game. He plays rough and a lot of times seems to not be able to keep his emotions in check at times. I thought he was certain to pull his second yellow last night and be suspended for the quarterfinals.

 

[LIuconn]

Given the choice of the 4 backs to sit Thursday I'd pick Yedlin. Tough loss, but it's not worst case scenario.

I thought it was strange the card accumulations don't reset after the group stage.

 

[Jaker]

Given the choice of the 4 backs to sit Thursday I'd pick Yedlin. Tough loss, but it's not worst case scenario.

I thought it was strange the card accumulations don't reset after the group stage.

Having Yedlin out will limit our speed on that right side, but I assume Orozco will start giving the US a more experienced and sound back line.

 

[SubbaBub]

I'm not really worried about Brooks getting another card. His card, and Johnson's for that matter were a direct result of horrible midfield play against Colombia. If the midfield plays well, the back 4 should be fine. You can count on one of the midfielders getting a card though, maybe even Wood if he loses his head.

Ideally, we are up 2 at the half then JK can sub in Beckerman (did I just say that?) for Bradley, and maybe Nagbe for Jones.

 

[whaler11]

I thought the first call could have gone either way but the second yellow was a clear foul and card. I have no idea what was going through his mind when he committed that second foul only a few seconds after his first.....

My big concern is Brooks. If we pull off a win in the Quarterfinals, I fear he might pull his second yellow in the game. He plays rough and a lot of times seems to not be able to keep his emotions in check at times. I thought he was certain to pull his second yellow last night and be suspended for the quarterfinals.

Cards reset after quarters

 

[SAMCRO]

It's officially Ecuador in the QF's. No matter what happens in Brazil-Peru, one of those two will win the group.

 

[Jaker]

Is Neymar not available for Brazil?

 

[SAMCRO]

Is Neymar not available for Brazil?

No. Barca would only release him for one international tournament, so he chose the Olympics in his home country.

 

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

No. Barca would only release him for one international tournament, so he chose the Olympics in his home country.

Chose the Olympics? Or, chosen for Neymar? I thought I read the Brazilian federation encouraged or directed Neymar to play in the Rio Olympics. Plus, Neymar gets to pal around with Justin Bieber ... which says something about judgement of people.

 

[whaler11]

Have to give the refs credit in this Brazil/Peru game. Held off on calling a half dozen weak penalties.

 

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

Have to give the refs credit in this Brazil/Peru game. Held off on calling a half dozen weak penalties.

Yes, with one clear exception being the trip in Brazil's box which should have been a Peruvian PK. 1/2 time replay helped!

 

[whaler11]

Yes, with one clear exception being the trip in Brazil's box which should have been a Peruvian PK. 1/2 time replay helped!

Well after letting three guys get shouldered to the ground in the first ten minutes in the box...

 

[Jaker]

Heated game

 

[Jaker]

LOL, need instant replay in soccer now.

 

[whaler11]

That might be the biggest circus that led to a horrific call in history. Just ridiculously bad officiating. Lost total control.

 

[Jaker]

That might be the biggest circus that led to a horrific call in history. Just ridiculously bad officiating. Lost total control.

Every major sport uses video replay, time soccer does is