Champions League 2018-19

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Tue May 07, 2019 7:09 pm

Played golf this afternoon so didn’t follow along. Wow.

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Wed May 08, 2019 11:06 am

"Coutinho is not a Barcelona player, that's been made clear," a club source told ESPN FC

DaveInSeattle · Post by **DaveInSeattle** » Wed May 08, 2019 11:22 am

govmentchedda wrote: ↑Tue May 07, 2019 4:07 pm I wonder if that was at all planned. It didn't seem like it, but...

Not planned exactly...but something they were aware of...

The ball boy who helped Reds complete a Champions League miracle

Trent Alexander-Arnold has been hailed as a genius for the quick corner kick that led to Liverpool’s fourth and deciding goal last night. Yet to begin to understand the pursuit of impossible it is best to start with the instructions and the even spread of information.

Liverpool’s match analysts had noticed last week in the Camp Nou how Barcelona’s players moaned and became distracted whenever a free-kick or a throw-in was awarded against them, even if the decision was blatantly the correct one. This made Jurgen Klopp recognise the possibilities. And so, he filtered a message through the club. It proves that he certainly had not given up – that Liverpool’s recovery was not purely borne out of adrenaline and special oils. His belief was not blind. It translated into plans and schemes.

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Wed May 08, 2019 12:34 pm

DaveInSeattle wrote: ↑Wed May 08, 2019 11:22 am
govmentchedda wrote: ↑Tue May 07, 2019 4:07 pm I wonder if that was at all planned. It didn't seem like it, but...
Not planned exactly...but something they were aware of...

The ball boy who helped Reds complete a Champions League miracle

Trent Alexander-Arnold has been hailed as a genius for the quick corner kick that led to Liverpool’s fourth and deciding goal last night. Yet to begin to understand the pursuit of impossible it is best to start with the instructions and the even spread of information.

Liverpool’s match analysts had noticed last week in the Camp Nou how Barcelona’s players moaned and became distracted whenever a free-kick or a throw-in was awarded against them, even if the decision was blatantly the correct one. This made Jurgen Klopp recognise the possibilities. And so, he filtered a message through the club. It proves that he certainly had not given up – that Liverpool’s recovery was not purely borne out of adrenaline and special oils. His belief was not blind. It translated into plans and schemes.

Watching that goal again - and it is still incredible the 10th time - you can see ter Steghen clapping encouragement at the defenders and it looked like he was calling out to them telling them to get in position. Going forward, it would be a very dense Manager who didn't tell his team to get in position immediately on corners in the future.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Wed May 08, 2019 12:36 pm

Where does it land on the right-way scale? Legal but bullshitty like a quick pitch or totally legit?

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Wed May 08, 2019 12:41 pm

Totally legit, you sky blue scum.

Baloney · Post by **Baloney** » Wed May 08, 2019 12:48 pm

Dutch player sacked for taking a sickie to watch Ajax, guess he has plenty of time to watch today's game

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-4 ... 4aPnpNdrzw

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Wed May 08, 2019 12:57 pm

I'm fidgety and vaguely optimistic.

Which means that Ajax are as good as through.

HaulCitgo · Post by **HaulCitgo** » Wed May 08, 2019 2:34 pm

Want to see Ajax more. For a big storied club they are rarely on my screen.

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Wed May 08, 2019 2:37 pm

You'll get your chance, HC.

Sorry, Pruitt.

HaulCitgo · Post by **HaulCitgo** » Wed May 08, 2019 2:38 pm

And the drama dies.

HaulCitgo · Post by **HaulCitgo** » Wed May 08, 2019 2:49 pm

Love how this team runs. Guess it's easy when you're on the front foot but everyone should play like this.

HaulCitgo · Post by **HaulCitgo** » Wed May 08, 2019 2:51 pm

So what the deal with Dutch speed. Pretty much the only white sprinters I see in big time events.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Wed May 08, 2019 2:53 pm

HaulCitgo wrote: ↑Wed May 08, 2019 2:51 pm So what the deal with Dutch speed. Pretty much the only white sprinters I see in big time events.

It's from growing up running around and having to plug holes in the dikes with your fingers.

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Wed May 08, 2019 2:54 pm

govmentchedda wrote: ↑Wed May 08, 2019 2:37 pm You'll get your chance, HC.

Sorry, Pruitt.

Wait!

I just changed shirts. That could help.

That was not pleasant.

HaulCitgo · Post by **HaulCitgo** » Wed May 08, 2019 2:59 pm

Ziyech sprinted about 125 yards to pressure then track back to help his mids on the back end. My man. In love with that.

HaulCitgo · Post by **HaulCitgo** » Wed May 08, 2019 3:01 pm

USA guys need to do that. We were built for that. Fucking inexcusable that guys don't have that heart and that the coaches don't demand it.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Wed May 08, 2019 3:08 pm

A_B wrote: ↑Wed May 08, 2019 2:53 pm
HaulCitgo wrote: ↑Wed May 08, 2019 2:51 pm So what the deal with Dutch speed. Pretty much the only white sprinters I see in big time events.
It's from growing up running around and having to plug holes in the dikes with your fingers.

Crackerjack!

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Wed May 08, 2019 3:11 pm

The Sybian wrote: ↑Wed May 08, 2019 3:08 pm
A_B wrote: ↑Wed May 08, 2019 2:53 pm
HaulCitgo wrote: ↑Wed May 08, 2019 2:51 pm So what the deal with Dutch speed. Pretty much the only white sprinters I see in big time events.
It's from growing up running around and having to plug holes in the dikes with your fingers.
Crackerjack!

Exactly the response I considered typing!

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Wed May 08, 2019 3:20 pm

Pruitt wrote: ↑Wed May 08, 2019 2:54 pm
govmentchedda wrote: ↑Wed May 08, 2019 2:37 pm You'll get your chance, HC.

Sorry, Pruitt.
Wait!

I just changed shirts. That could help.

That was not pleasant.

Some shirt you got there.

HaulCitgo · Post by **HaulCitgo** » Wed May 08, 2019 3:20 pm

Game on shirt worked.

HaulCitgo · Post by **HaulCitgo** » Wed May 08, 2019 3:35 pm

Tiring though. Sitting back more. Feel like another goal is more likely than defending for 20 more.

Baloney · Post by **Baloney** » Wed May 08, 2019 3:38 pm

Dumb yellow for Rose there

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Wed May 08, 2019 3:57 pm

Holy Fucking Shit

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Wed May 08, 2019 3:57 pm

What a couple days.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Wed May 08, 2019 3:57 pm

How about that

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Wed May 08, 2019 4:01 pm

DaveInSeattle · Post by **DaveInSeattle** » Wed May 08, 2019 4:03 pm

SPORTS!

Post by **Sabo** » Wed May 08, 2019 4:06 pm

govmentchedda wrote: ↑Wed May 08, 2019 3:57 pm What a couple days.

I can honestly say these two CL semis have been some of the best soccer I've ever seen.

HaulCitgo · Post by **HaulCitgo** » Wed May 08, 2019 4:11 pm

No doubt. No dog in these fights and still been very exciting.

tennbengal · Post by **tennbengal** » Wed May 08, 2019 4:13 pm

Stuck at a client meeting on eastern shore and just saw the highlight. That’s amazing. Again.

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Wed May 08, 2019 4:16 pm

I can't tYpe.

Greatest sports moment of my life since a Bills playoff game way, way bak when.

Jesus

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Wed May 08, 2019 4:17 pm

Was worried you'd passed away there for a few minutes. Congrats!

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Wed May 08, 2019 4:21 pm

My daughter and I were freaking out so badly that the dog jumped on us to make sure we were okay.

I spent 40 minutes unable to sit and then that goal.

I can;t fucking believe it. Spurs were so much better in the 2nd half, but to score at 5:00 of extra time?!

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Wed May 08, 2019 4:23 pm

I was IMing with a Spurs fan at work and I assume slightly ahead of his stream. Very weird to know someone is about to see the goal of his life before he sees it.

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Wed May 08, 2019 4:27 pm

I feel like this...

Steve of phpBB · Post by **Steve of phpBB** » Wed May 08, 2019 4:33 pm

Pruitt wrote: ↑Wed May 08, 2019 4:27 pm I feel like this...

Fantastic. My son has become a big Liverpool fan over the past couple years, so he went through that yesterday.

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Wed May 08, 2019 4:39 pm

I am clearly not a neutral, but this year's Champions League has been insane. Coming on the heels of an epic World Cup, what a year for Soccer.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Wed May 08, 2019 5:03 pm

So between CL and PL, in the last 5 days there have been 4 potential title altering goals in the 70th minute or later?

Steve of phpBB · Post by **Steve of phpBB** » Wed May 08, 2019 5:37 pm

mister d wrote: ↑Wed May 08, 2019 5:03 pm So between CL and PL, in the last 5 days there have been 4 potential title altering goals in the 70th minute or later?

Soccer is boring.