tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post25803531956568748..comments2024-03-29T00:38:31.950-04:00Comments on The Heath Post: World Cup Update -- 11 Games to GoGoHeathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-30219010269279524552014-06-30T18:35:32.033-04:002014-06-30T18:35:32.033-04:00So the favorites are 6 for 6 in this round. Here ...So the favorites are 6 for 6 in this round. Here are the quarter-finals so far:<br /><br />1. Brazil v. Colombia<br />2. France v. Germany<br />3. Netherlands v. Costa Rica<br />4. TBDGoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-71471907414733576992014-06-30T18:32:50.147-04:002014-06-30T18:32:50.147-04:00Full Time:
Germany 2 - 1 Algeria
Algeria actuall...Full Time:<br /><br />Germany 2 - 1 Algeria<br /><br />Algeria actually did get one last header, but the German keeper caught the ball.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-52732199921301606952014-06-30T18:32:09.101-04:002014-06-30T18:32:09.101-04:00But in the 120th minute, Algeria launch another de...But in the 120th minute, Algeria launch another desperate attack -- and this time they score! With about 30 seconds of stoppage time left, here's the score:<br /><br />Germany 2 - 1 AlgeriaGoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-21900124620539886592014-06-30T18:30:35.077-04:002014-06-30T18:30:35.077-04:00And there's the second goal! As we expected. ...And there's the second goal! As we expected. Algeria kept pressing forward, desperately trying to tie the game -- and eventually Germany caught them at the back. Germany got numbers, tore the Algerian defense apart, and added a second goal.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-27105852254765568652014-06-30T18:29:23.519-04:002014-06-30T18:29:23.519-04:00115 minutes:
Germany 1 - 0 Algeria
Before you wr...115 minutes:<br /><br />Germany 1 - 0 Algeria<br /><br />Before you write off Germany, think about how much trouble UK used to have breaking down schools like Auburn and Georgia when there was no shot clock.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-62066078861346855702014-06-30T18:12:27.457-04:002014-06-30T18:12:27.457-04:00105 minutes:
Germany 1 - 0 Algeria105 minutes:<br /><br />Germany 1 - 0 AlgeriaGoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-37235195148674230852014-06-30T18:07:01.959-04:002014-06-30T18:07:01.959-04:00100 minutes:
Germany 1 - 0 Algeria
Algeria has h...100 minutes:<br /><br />Germany 1 - 0 Algeria<br /><br />Algeria has had to come out and attack.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-834554469075812472014-06-30T17:59:48.439-04:002014-06-30T17:59:48.439-04:00As it turns out, Algeria cannot keep Germany out f...As it turns out, Algeria cannot keep Germany out for two more minutes. The Germans have yet another attack -- and this time they finally beat the Algerian goalkeeper. A beautiful cross, a backheel flip, and Germany has the lead.<br /><br />After 92 minutes:<br /><br />Germany 1 - 0 Algeria<br /><br />I won't be surprised if Germany gets at least one more.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-14914614422339891822014-06-30T17:52:36.759-04:002014-06-30T17:52:36.759-04:00So far, we've had two matches go to extra time...So far, we've had two matches go to extra time, and no goals were scored in either of those matches. Can Algeria hold off Germany for another 30 minutes?GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-15376241961608532342014-06-30T17:51:17.544-04:002014-06-30T17:51:17.544-04:00Full Time:
Germany 0 - 0 Algeria
30 minutes of e...Full Time:<br /><br />Germany 0 - 0 Algeria<br /><br />30 minutes of extra time coming up.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-57080207976578852022014-06-30T17:47:32.526-04:002014-06-30T17:47:32.526-04:0090 minutes:
Germany 0 - 0 Algeria
Germany have a...90 minutes:<br /><br />Germany 0 - 0 Algeria<br /><br />Germany have a free kick in front of the goal, but can't do much. They also have a header that is saved by the keeper.<br /><br />4 minutes of stoppage time.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-19994744785360663682014-06-30T17:42:25.171-04:002014-06-30T17:42:25.171-04:0085 minutes:
Germany 0 - 0 Algeria
Germany had an...85 minutes:<br /><br />Germany 0 - 0 Algeria<br /><br />Germany had another great chance, as their striker did a great job to gather the ball in front of goal. But he shoots just wide.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-15224195306510433662014-06-30T17:37:30.717-04:002014-06-30T17:37:30.717-04:0080 minutes:
Germany 0 - 0 Algeria
OK, it's g...80 minutes:<br /><br />Germany 0 - 0 Algeria<br /><br />OK, it's getting real now. Germany had two point blank shots, but both were saved by the Algerian keeper.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-75203416165695091822014-06-30T17:32:21.452-04:002014-06-30T17:32:21.452-04:0075 minutes:
Germany 0 - 0 Algeria
And then Alger...75 minutes:<br /><br />Germany 0 - 0 Algeria<br /><br />And then Algeria comes back with two quick counterattacks. The last 15 minutes are going to be intense.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-76087801558489099942014-06-30T17:28:50.814-04:002014-06-30T17:28:50.814-04:0070 minutes:
Germany 0 - 0 Algeria
Germany has pr...70 minutes:<br /><br />Germany 0 - 0 Algeria<br /><br />Germany has pretty much stopped the Algerian counterattacks, but they haven't yet been able to break through.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-6680477503943803402014-06-30T17:16:12.048-04:002014-06-30T17:16:12.048-04:0060 minutes:
Germany 0 - 0 Algeria
This was about...60 minutes:<br /><br />Germany 0 - 0 Algeria<br /><br />This was about the point at which France started to take over their game with Nigeria. We'll see if the Germans can do the same.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-14867506386381784202014-06-30T17:07:33.714-04:002014-06-30T17:07:33.714-04:0050 minutes:
Germany 0 - 0 Algeria
Both teams sti...50 minutes:<br /><br />Germany 0 - 0 Algeria<br /><br />Both teams still racing back and forth.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-68184766976351658442014-06-30T16:47:20.177-04:002014-06-30T16:47:20.177-04:00Halftime:
Germany 0 - 0 AlgeriaHalftime:<br /><br />Germany 0 - 0 AlgeriaGoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-86503399883278769012014-06-30T16:41:08.541-04:002014-06-30T16:41:08.541-04:0040 minutes:
Germany 0 - 0 Algeria
Real end-to-en...40 minutes:<br /><br />Germany 0 - 0 Algeria<br /><br />Real end-to-end stuff now. Germany are starting to fire away from long range, but Algeria still looks dangerous in response.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-54846564375696841662014-06-30T16:39:04.602-04:002014-06-30T16:39:04.602-04:00By the way, this game is being played in Porto Ale...By the way, this game is being played in Porto Alegre, in the far south of Brazil. It's a very comfortable 57 degrees, which is leading to a bright and entertaining game.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-51550131630636199912014-06-30T16:35:14.277-04:002014-06-30T16:35:14.277-04:0035 minutes:
Germany 0 - 0 Algeria
A lot of actio...35 minutes:<br /><br />Germany 0 - 0 Algeria<br /><br />A lot of action, but neither team is really coming close to the goal.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-9711041309276991282014-06-30T16:28:28.300-04:002014-06-30T16:28:28.300-04:0025 minutes:
Germany 0 - 0 Algeria
Germany is now...25 minutes:<br /><br />Germany 0 - 0 Algeria<br /><br />Germany is now taking Algeria a little more seriously, and is doing a better job of keeping the ball.<br /><br />Watching Germany play soccer is incredibly reminiscent of watching Dean Smith's teams at UNC. They have that same unruffled air that used to drive me nuts whenever I watched the Heels. And, of course, they almost always win.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-31524441318005681502014-06-30T16:17:58.150-04:002014-06-30T16:17:58.150-04:00Whoa! In the 16th minute Algeria appears to have ...Whoa! In the 16th minute Algeria appears to have scored on a header. But the Algerian player was offsides. The Algerians continue to look very dangerous on the counterattack.<br /><br />Germany 0 - 0 AlgeriaGoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-15350110169394246742014-06-30T16:10:59.699-04:002014-06-30T16:10:59.699-04:0010 minutes:
Germany 0 - 0 Algeria
Not much so fa...10 minutes:<br /><br />Germany 0 - 0 Algeria<br /><br />Not much so far. Germany has had most of the ball, but Algeria had one good counterattack.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-67274692435635319822014-06-30T16:03:53.250-04:002014-06-30T16:03:53.250-04:00It says something about the world that France and ...It says something about the world that France and Germany fought two massive wars against each other within the last 100 years, but they could meet with no drama in the quarterfinals -- while Algeria is spitting with rage over the result of a 1982 soccer match.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.com