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Here’s the original video – Brett Johnston of TAGsgf.com is the wild man in the crew cut and black glasses bouncing up and down while Bill Griffiths, proprietor of Farmer’s Gastropub and host of these watch parties, is in the blue with the USA flag high fiving me at the end!
Need I tell you where I’ll be Friday morning at 9:00 am? If you haven’t figured it out by now I’m neglecting my clients, my sister and her family, my widowed mother in St Louis, you name it, I’ve forgotten them. It’s the World Cup dang it. Don’t judge me! Heck, I’m even pandering, I mean look at that photo. What does that have to do with futbol?!
ESPN Offers Brazil-Portugal Preview
In its rout of North Korea, Portugal played the type of game Brazil made famous. The Selecao, though, have shown they have grit underneath their beauty.
The two teams meet Friday in Durban to decide the winner of Group G.
Brazil has already clinched a spot in the round of 16 by virtue of its two victories and needs only a draw to win the group.
More pragmatic and physical than past Brazilian teams, the Selecao powered their way to a 3-1 victory over Ivory Coast on Sunday as Luis Fabiano scored two goals, including one he admitted using both his arm and his hand on two separate touches.“It’s true, the ball really touched my hand and then my shoulder,” he said of his second goal. “But it was involuntary. It was one of the greatest goals I’ve scored in my career.”
Even NPR brings it with Brazil vs Portugal: The Group of Death’s Dynamic Duo
With Ivory Coast’s hopes teetering on life support, the star-studded teams from Brazil and Portugal appear to have survived Group G — the 2010 World Cup’s “group of death.”
But more is at stake in their matchup tomorrow, the most anticipated of the first round, than pride of Lusophone footballing superiority.
In the round of 16, first place in group G plays second place in group H, and vice versa. Spain should win group H. Thus both colony and colonizer will be fighting to avoid the pre-tournament favorite. Of course, Spain could still advance in second place in its group (or fail to advance), thus making the battle for naught, but the odds favor the group G runner-up taking on the 2008 European Champions.
So while this isn’t an absolute must-win, it’s certainly a really-really-ought-to-win situation. A win gets either team into first place. And because Portugal failed to defeat Ivory Coast, a draw leaves Brazil on top with seven points and Portugal with five.
Nike Football – Brazil Vs. Portugal – The funniest home videos are here
Emily Boyer, Lebanon Yellowjackets & Yellow team MVP (by DLJones Photography)
If you’d like to purchase a copy of the game DVD (boys or girls) use the Contact form on this website. Looks like I should be able to do it myself and I’ll provide the DVD in a case with a photo cover that features your child’s team. Figure $20 plus tax and shipping so approximately $25. The money will go towards covering my costs during the season.
Photo provided by http://www.dljonesphotography.com/ which includes galleries for the Boy’s All-Star game and the Girl’s All-Star game!
Patrick Carver's Friends at WC
Thank you Landon Donovan. The golden boy’s injury time goal thrust us (USA) above Algeria and England to claim the top spot in our group and a match with Ghana in the round of 16, sparing me a very unhappy afternoon.
Another team that has defied the odds to finish ahead of a perennial soccer power is my adopted home country of New Zealand. Although the All Whites finished third in Group F with three ties and didn’t qualify for the next round, the Kiwis are already being hailed as heroes back home (link below).
All Whites exit World Cup as heroes
New Zealand may not be a big country but it is full of passion when it comes to sports. Soccer has nearly always had to take a back seat to the success of the All Blacks, their national rugby team. Despite this, the soccer culture in this country is great. Most people here are either 1st or 2nd generation transplants from countries in the United Kingdom which means they brought their football heritage with them.
The Kiwis left their last tournament appearance (1982) with 3 losses and -10 goal differential. This time around, the country was guardedly optimistic. 4 amateur players in the squad, a world rank of 78, and the lowest paid coach in the tournament were all factors that had New Zealanders downplaying their chances.
Led by captain Ryan Nelson who played here in the America during his college years for Greensboro College in North Carolina and later at Stanford University; the All Whites played a compact style which earned them ties in each of their three games. I talked to some friends in New Zealand who have characterized the results as ‘glorious’, ‘mint’, and ‘phenomenal’. They are extremely happy to have emerged from international soccer obscurity and finish the tournament with more points than Italy.
It’s not often that a New Zealand sports team is rewarded with international notoriety; most of their fame stems from native filmmaker Peter Jackson’s decision to use the country to film Lord of the Rings. For a country that was really just happy to be there, they have exceeded their own expectations which will provide a source of pride and happiness for years to come.
World Cup watch party at Farmer's Gastropub - USA vs Algeria
When Landon Donovan scored in stoppage time to rescue the national soccer team from elimination and sent the Americans to the Round of 16, it was just before noon on the East Coast, just before 9 a.m. on the West Coast, and just plain early in general across the United States. But Americans celebrated the same way, wherever they were.
Join us throughout the World Cup at Farmers Gastropub. Bill Griffiths, the owner, is committed to supporting the soccer community and is opening his restaurant daily (except Monday’s) for the 9am games.
World Cup Soccer Watch Party - USA vs Algeria
The celebration following the stoppage time game winner by Landon Donovan. Join us Saturday at 1:30 pm for USA vs Ghana in the Round of 16. Farmers Gastropub in downtown Springfield, in the building just South of the YMCA on Jefferson Avenue. Parking in the lot via Elm Street.
Here’s the original video – Brett Johnston of TAGsgf.com is the wild man in the crew cut and black glasses bouncing up and down
5th Annual Girls All-Stars
It’s late so I’m going to keep this brief. Under a beautiful summer sun and night sky, the 6th Annual All-Star game drew the top seniors from the area and a very good crowd to Springfield Catholic High School. The game also drew a significant media presence as KY3, KOLR10/KSFX27 and KSPR33 were all in attendance. The News-Leader had two photographers and two reporters along with reporters and photographers from the Christian County Express, Republic Monitor and Lake-Sun Leader. I’ll find all of the stories as they are posted and point you to them here so come back often!
The game was taped by Mediacom who will broadcast it on Channel 22 later this week. Look for it on Thursday and Saturday evenings at 7:00 pm and again on Sunday at 1:00 pm. DVD’s will be available for purchase. More details as soon as I get them!
If you shot photos of the game and the event, I’d love to hear from you so that we can share them with others who will have an interest in your efforts. Contact me and we can arrange to post them or point others to them.
The efforts that Springfield Catholic High School and their Soccer Booster Club went to to provide a comfortable and enjoyable viewing experience were amazing. That included pulling power to support Mediacom’s ability to broadcast the game without a generator that would have distracted from the game. Turns out that the high heat probably had the air conditioners in the area going at high blast so the Boy’s game was interrupted with 20 minutes remaining when a transformer blew. The Boys voted to finish the game despite missing a bank of lights in to applause from the crowd. Thank you SCHS, State Champions and quality hosts. I vote we return in 2011. What do you think?
Cox Sports Medicine was represented by Dr Rusty Bond and two trainers including Charles Bower and they brought all of the tools of their trade to bear keeping the players prepared to play in the heat. It was the 5th year they have participated and it included stationing an ambulance near the field for the entire evening. Thank you!
The referees donated their time tonight and thanks go out to Andy Wilkinson and Patrick Burns who worked the center for the Boys and Girls game respectivley. AR’s included Todd McCutcheon and Jess McCutcheon, a 2008 All-Star herself as well as S Bollin. Thank you!
The game is brought to you by Springfield SC and SGFsoccer.com and the SSC and their partner J&K Soccer provided the tshirts that the players now have as souvenirs of their efforts. J&K also provided the game balls and tents to provide shade for the players, especially important during the early game. Bella!
I’m interested in knowing what you thought of the game, as a player or attendee. Please share your thoughts via the comment field at the bottom of this story. And do come back as I collect reports from around the area!
Join us for tonight’s High School All-Star game, being hosted at Springfield Catholic High School for the first time. The game features the best graduating high school seniors in this region, as chosen by Steve Ole Olson of SGFsoccer.com, who covered over 50 games this Spring season, and Eric Sorlie of Springfield SC. Nominations were sought from the coaches of all of the teams from the three classes that play soccer in the Southwest Missouri region.
As part of the game activities this evening, we will be recognizing the Springfield Catholic girls team, along with Head Coach Ben Timson and assistant Meredith White. The Lady Irish won the State Soccer Title in Class 1 on June 5th, defeating Trinity Catholic from St Louis. The title is the first ever in soccer for any team in Southwest Missouri.
What: Southwest High School Soccer All-Stars
When: Tonight!
6:00 pm – Girls Game (download the rosters)
7:45 pm – Special Recognition, State Champion Springfield Catholic Girls
8:00 pm – Boys Game (download the rosters)
The Boys rosters includes 8 All-State players while the Girls roster includes
The Girls Head Coaches are Evan Palmer of Nixa and Clint Nurnberg of Parkview. The Eagles won their first ever District and Sectional titles this season while the Vikings achieved perfection in going 9-0 during the Ozark Conference season.
The Boys Head Coaches are Steve Fast of Bolivar and Jason Ingold of Camdenton. The Liberators won 2nd Place in Class 2 in November while the Lakers earned their first District title.
Key sponsors this year include J&K Soccer who provide the souvenir jerseys, game balls and this year are bringing tents to provide shade for the players during the game. Cox Sports Medicine is represented by Dr Rusty Bond (whose daughter Jamie was an All-Star in 2008) and Charles Bower. There will also be an ambulance stationed at the game. Springfield Catholic Schools is hosting the event and are ensuring every resource is available for the players and the fans.
That includes taking special steps to allow Mediacom to return to the game for the first time since 2006. Don West and Mike McClure will be on hand this evening to provide the play-by-play. Color analysis will be offered by Coaches Jeff Rogers of Glendale and Tom Davidson of Ozark, the deans of Springfield high school soccer.
The event is organized jointly by SGFsoccer.com, Southwest Missouri’s soccer resource, and Springfield Soccer Club, home to over 20 teams including the two time State Championship squad.
World Cup Watch Party at Farmers Gastropub by James Radke
What: USA vs Algeria
When: 9:00 am start, doors open 8:45 am
Where: Farmers Gastropub
431 S. Jefferson Ave. Suite 160
Springfield, MO 65806
Facebook Event
It’s the final game of the Group Stages and I laid out the various scenarios earlier this week. The four TV’s/sound system will be tuned to the USA game while the England vs Slovenia game is being taped for replay immediately afterwards (apologies to our English friends) Come join us and cheer on the boys!
Photo by http://jamesradke.wordpress.com/2010/06/18/slovenia-2-usa-2-fifa-world-cup/
Lauren Moats, Nixa Eagles (2012)
Player of the Year – Shea Groom, Liberty
Co-Offensive Player of the Year – Mariah Gove, Hazelwood West & Kaysie Clark, Liberty
Defensive Player of the Year – Tiffany Laughlin, Pattonville
Goalkeeper of the Year – Caroline Stanley, Lee’s Summit North
Coach of the Year,Private – Melissa Bruno, Cor Jesu
Coach of the Year, Public – Tom Rottjakob, Liberty
Tiffany Laughlin is headed to Missouri State in the Fall along with Brooke Williams, Liberty and Katie Kujawa, Cor Jesu. Kara Steiner from Jefferson City is headed for Drury.
