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#3980694 - 07/14/14 01:14 PM Re: World Cup pre/in/post-game discussion thread *spoilers* [Re: Jayhawk]  
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Congratulations, Germany. It was a great game. Both teams played very well. I wish that shot that made it through Neuer wasn't called out on offside, but even if it did, and the score held, we'd end up in penalty kick shoot outs. But I think since nothing gets past Neuer, that shot was somewhat a moral victory kind of blow against Germany.

Germany played well, as did Argentina. Both were on their game and working hard. One team had to lose, but it was well deserved. Argentina should be proud for coming so far to the finals to face up to Germany...and hold on through into extra time. It was a feat that even the Germans respected--and their fans. My wife and I watched the game at Hofbrauhaus and the energy was great. I was rooting for Argentina, so I was fearing for my life (haha) but all the fans were very respectful and good sportsmen. Sure there was trash talk, but in the end, there were several times when German fans would come up to me and say, "Good game!" and shake my hand or give me a hug. And likewise--I really loved that sportsmanlike respect. As we watched the award ceremony, and an understandably disappointed Messi came to receive his Golden Ball award, many German fans stood up and clapped for him. It was magical.

Here are some pix And yes, we were a house divided! haha! Since she's Polish, she supported Germany since they have Podolski and record-breaking Klose:








Hofbrauhaus was across the parking lot from a Brazilian steakhouse...makes me wonder of there were huge fights in the parking lot last week, haha:





Our small Argentine group:





German fan with faux World Cup after the game ended:




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#3980702 - 07/14/14 01:28 PM Re: World Cup pre/in/post-game discussion thread *spoilers* [Re: Jayhawk]  
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Great pics bones! I assume this was in Chicago?


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#3980703 - 07/14/14 01:30 PM Re: World Cup pre/in/post-game discussion thread *spoilers* [Re: Jayhawk]  
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Bones, were you at this Hofbruhaus ?

Living in the city with the original one, this replica does strike me a slightly weird. smile

But great idea! Do German tourists go there a lot, or is it mostly Americans with a soft spot for Bavaria in their hearts? smile


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#3980735 - 07/14/14 02:21 PM Re: World Cup pre/in/post-game discussion thread *spoilers* [Re: Jayhawk]  
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Jayhawk, yes that is the one. There was a line out the door to get in before the game. We didn't get a table until after the game, but luckily a friend of ours that works there got us a good table and meal. We are proud to have actually have drinks and dine at the original one in Munich (and to have had a cold one with you, though at a different location!)! But yes, being that you live there, I'm sure this Chicago one is weird to you.

There are German tourists there, but mostly it is Americans with German ancestry. The oompah band that was playing is straight from Germany though. Our friend said that Hofbrauhaus Chicago actually pays them to fly out from Germany, and gives them free room and board. Only thing is they have to play 8 some hours a day everyday for a month.

The owner of this Hofbrauhaus came up to Joanna and I and was amazed. His son was like WTF? Because they, as well as others, were amazed that we could be together being for 2 opposing teams, haha! It really blew people's minds!

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#3980741 - 07/14/14 02:33 PM Re: World Cup pre/in/post-game discussion thread *spoilers* [Re: Jayhawk]  
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There's a German restaurant in Coral Gables called "Fritz & Franz" which is basically the "go to" place in the Miami area for people to watch World Cup games and eat German food. I'm sure its pales by comparison with the Hofbrauhaus in Chicago. smile


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#3980806 - 07/14/14 05:27 PM Re: World Cup pre/in/post-game discussion thread *spoilers* [Re: Jayhawk]  
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The Hofbrauhaus in Pittsburgh is really nice also: http://hofbrauhauspittsburgh.com/restaurant/

The original is franchising locations: http://www.hofbrauhaus.us/restaurants-and-brewpubs/


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#3980811 - 07/14/14 05:48 PM Re: World Cup pre/in/post-game discussion thread *spoilers* [Re: Jayhawk]  
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So if I recall correctly, Germany totally blew out Portugal and Brazil but then had close victories over the US, France and Argentina and they only managed a tie with Ghana! Interesting.

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#3980894 - 07/14/14 08:09 PM Re: World Cup pre/in/post-game discussion thread *spoilers* [Re: Jayhawk]  
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Don't forget Algerie, which was also a close victory.

Still, it is normal to have very close victorys on a WC. Not even the best teams can play well and win with a clear superiority all the matches. And also the other team make corrections to neutralize your strong points as the competition moves foward.
I doubt any champion team during lets say the final six or eight worldcups won ALL his matches during the 90 minutes and by more two goals.

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#3980956 - 07/14/14 10:20 PM Re: World Cup pre/in/post-game discussion thread *spoilers* [Re: Jayhawk]  
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It also shows how close the international competition has become. Many players from countries like Costa Rica play in leagues abroad like the Spanish one (e.g. iirc Navas was voted goalkeeper of the year in Spain). So if you coach a team of great football history and expect a pushover opponent you may be in for a nasty surprise nowadays much more than 30 years ago.

I deliberately chose Costa Rica as an example, because maybe apart from some genuine experts noone expected much from them before the WC started - and then they win their group with England, Italy and Uruguay as competitors. For me Costa Rica was a classic underdog and I was really happy to see them gouing that far (yes, admittedly I would have said that's far enough if they had to play vs. Germany...).

#3981091 - 07/15/14 07:06 AM Re: World Cup pre/in/post-game discussion thread *spoilers* [Re: Jayhawk]  
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International football history is completely irrelevant, and be it just for the simple reason that only rarely the same teams (that is, with a large overlap of personnel from one match to the other, including the trainer) play more than once against each other in world championships.
I even doubt that there is much continuity at the club level, given that the average trainer's reign lasts for about two years before he gets replaced by a dude that was fired for "incompetence" a few weeks earlier by some competing club. That part of the business appears completely irrational to me.

#3981120 - 07/15/14 10:38 AM Re: World Cup pre/in/post-game discussion thread *spoilers* [Re: Jayhawk]  
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Thanks for the insights Ssnake and Purolator. The World Cup definitely seems to be much more competitive now compared to even the 90's.


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#3981282 - 07/15/14 06:22 PM Re: World Cup pre/in/post-game discussion thread *spoilers* [Re: Jayhawk]  
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#3981483 - 07/16/14 01:50 AM Re: World Cup pre/in/post-game discussion thread *spoilers* [Re: Jayhawk]  
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Congrats to the Germans. Those 1 goal games are real nail biters.

BTW, our local German restaurant is very good. It's more like a Bavarian ski lodge than a beer hall though.


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#3981531 - 07/16/14 03:27 AM Re: World Cup pre/in/post-game discussion thread *spoilers* [Re: Jayhawk]  
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We should sticky this thread so we can visit it in 4 years.


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Have they found Messi hanging from a lightpole in Argentina yet?


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#3981549 - 07/16/14 03:54 AM Re: World Cup pre/in/post-game discussion thread *spoilers* [Re: Jayhawk]  
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No, in fact they were welcome we applauses and all. Some even call for a renewal of the coach's contract... dunno why, but they do.

LOL, actually his shirt is hanging from a light pole:


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#3981551 - 07/16/14 03:57 AM Re: World Cup pre/in/post-game discussion thread *spoilers* [Re: Vertigo1]  
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Originally Posted By: Vertigo1
Have they found Messi hanging from a lightpole in Argentina yet?
That's Brazil you're thinking of.


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Why does Khedira have his hand reaching up zil's inner leg? They both are enjoying.



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#3981622 - 07/16/14 10:39 AM Re: World Cup pre/in/post-game discussion thread *spoilers* [Re: KraziKanuK]  
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Originally Posted By: KraziKanuK
Why does Khedira have his hand reaching up zil's inner leg? They both are enjoying.




Well you know, Germans are kinky and all that. biggrin


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