Senegal had these guys on the ropes...

Senegal had these guys on the ropes...
by Scoop80 (2026-07-06 22:04:12)

In reply to: Garbage showing from start to finish. * posted by Giggity_Giggity

Belgium looked better tonight, but still...

There are 3 collar counties outside Chicago w/ larger populations than Cabo Verde and a fourth w/ a similar population. Their GK isn't on a roster, yet he outclassed ours in the WC. Their manager has never coached outside CV. Their spectacular tying goal was scored by a player who had recently been in Germany's third division. They went to to toe w/ Argentina in a de facto road game. They also tied Spain.

I had been waiting for years for USMNT to have a chance like this to elevate the team internationally and the sport in the US. At my age, I don't know if I'll see a better chance than this one.

Replies:

Belgium played motivated, CV’s opps didn’t - SavageDragon 2026-07-06 22:37:38
- We can argue whether ARG sleep walked through knockout... - Scoop80 2026-07-06 22:46:46
Senegal was actually #15 in the FIFA World Rankings - knutesteen 2026-07-06 22:16:42
That's what's so disappointing to me. - ndroman21 2026-07-06 22:14:35
- It's also disappointing that 2002 team reached quarters... - Scoop80 2026-07-06 22:23:37
  - That was an experienced team. - ndroman21 2026-07-06 22:26:05
    - Thank you for your enlightening contributions here... - Scoop80 2026-07-06 23:43:26
    - That was also a somewhat lucky team. - guinness1940 2026-07-06 23:02:06
- Poor first touches, turnovers in their half of the field… - Giggity_Giggity 2026-07-06 22:18:48