USA vs. Guatemala(08/20/2008) 
9:46
Brooks: 
Little early, but I figure we might as well get this sucker rolling.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:46 Brooks
9:49
Brooks: 
So, good evening and welcome to the live blog of Family Ties episode 114.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:49 Brooks
9:49
Brooks: 
Only kidding. You know why you're here.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:49 Brooks
9:50
Brooks: 
Tonight's game will be on ESPN2 once the baseball is over...which probably won't be 10 minutes from now.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:50 Brooks
9:53
Brooks: 
How pathetic is it that Tampa has one of the best teams in baseball and they still can't fill their crappy dome?
Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:53 Brooks
9:55
Brooks: 
Remember, you can submit your own comments whenever the mood strikes. If you say something good (example: Brooks, you're awesome) I just might include it in the live blog.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:55 Brooks
9:56
Brooks: 
Carter should be joining us shortly. He said he had to go "bowling" tonight.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:56 Brooks
9:57
Brooks: 
For those that don't know, "bowling" is code for cooking meth and beating hookers.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:57 Brooks
9:58
Brooks: 
Ok, what are the chances of ESPN2 cutting away from a tie game between two of the best teams in baseball so they can show a soccer game?
Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:58 Brooks
10:00
Brooks: 
I'm thinking not very good. If they go to extra innings in Tampa we might not join the action in Guatemala till halftime.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:00 Brooks
10:00
[Comment From wcgcaponewcgcapone: ] 
Matchtracker I guess...
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:00 wcgcapone
10:01
Brooks: 
No last minute flights to Guatemala City?
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:01 Brooks
10:02
Brooks: 
Matchtracker it is...
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:02 Brooks
10:03
[Comment From MarlonMarlon: ] 
So how about them Rays?
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:03 Marlon
10:03
Brooks: 
Yeah, hey, we could just turn this into a Tampa Rays live blog.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:03 Brooks
10:04
Brooks: 
I hate that name, though. Makes me think their mascot is a schlubby comedian with an insanely popular sitcom
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:04 Brooks
10:04
[Comment From wcgcaponewcgcapone: ] 
The start of the game is going to be on ESPN Classic
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:04 wcgcapone
10:05
Brooks: 
Everyone take a minute to fish the remote out from the crack in the sofa and change the channel.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:05 Brooks
10:06
[Comment From MarlonMarlon: ] 
Rumor Mill: Freddy Adu 8 million dollar transfer to Tampa Bay!
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:06 Marlon
10:07
Brooks: 
I heard he was traded to LA for Manny.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:07 Brooks
10:07
[Comment From JoelJoel: ] 
dont have classic
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:07 Joel
10:08
Brooks: 
Well, I just found out that I do.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:08 Brooks
10:08
Brooks: 
Players are coming out the theme of The A-Team I think.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:08 Brooks
10:08
[Comment From MarlonMarlon: ] 
I think we need a better national anthem.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:08 Marlon
10:08
Brooks: 
I like it. Where's Mr. T?
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:08 Brooks
10:09
[Comment From MarlonMarlon: ] 
What I'm saying is, the A-Team song should be our new National Anthem.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:09 Marlon
10:09
Brooks: 
I agree.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:09 Brooks
10:09
[Comment From JoelJoel: ] 
i got a stream http://www.justin.tv/barcelonaecuador
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:09 Joel
10:11
Brooks: 
I like the sparklers.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:11 Brooks
10:12
Brooks: 
If that's the best they've got, Guatemala's fans are pretty tame. Where are the flaming Vespas?
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:12 Brooks
10:13
Brooks: 
Before kickoff, a word from our sponsor....
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:13 Brooks
10:13
Brooks: 
http://bigcartel.com/account/15876/189416/175.jpg
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:13 Brooks
10:13
Brooks: 
"Landycakes -- they're not as fruity as you think!"
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:13 Brooks
10:14
[Comment From DENDEN: ] 
Guatemala 5 vs USA 0
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:14 DEN
10:15
Brooks: 
That would make me cry.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:15 Brooks
10:15
[Comment From DENDEN: ] 
where can I watch this game a live...?
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:15 DEN
10:16
Brooks: 
ESPN Classic here in the states or the stream listed above.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:16 Brooks
10:16
Carter: 
Announcer is a little bit pumped in the same sense that the camera is a little bit far from the pitch.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:16 Carter
10:16
Brooks: 
There's Carter. How was the meth and whores?
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:16 Brooks
10:16
Carter: 
Ehh it was ok, not the best, not the worst.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:16 Carter
10:17
Carter: 
Is John Harkes announcing via walkie talkie feed?
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:17 Carter
10:17
Carter: 
Mosh pit in minute 2 comes up empty...
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:17 Carter
10:18
Brooks: 
You can tell they got a lot of rain there. Pitch looks horrible.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:18 Brooks
10:19
Carter: 
Carlos Ruiz with elbow one of the night, expect many more.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:19 Carter
10:19
Brooks: 
Speaking of elbows, I wonder what Orozco is doing right now?
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:19 Brooks
10:20
[Comment From mattmatt: ] 
it looks like someone is spotlighting each player who gets the ball...it's like some weird sort of life is a nike commercial hell.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:20 matt
10:21
[Comment From mattmatt: ] 
it really is ridiculously dark though for you guys too right? its not just my tv?
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:21 matt
10:21
Brooks: 
What do you mean? It's daytime in Guatemala right now.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:21 Brooks
10:22
Brooks: 
Just kidding. Don't smash you're TV.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:22 Brooks
10:22
Carter: 

6' Landy earns the free kick

Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:22 Carter
10:22
Carter: 
Newly bearded Gooch comes forward
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:22 Carter
10:23
Carter: 
Once again, comes up empty
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:23 Carter
10:24
Brooks: 
Just to put it out there: Brian Ching is not Kenny Cooper.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:24 Brooks
10:24
Carter: 
NOOOOOOOOOO, ARE YOU SERIOUS?!   WHAT IS BOB BRADLEY'S PROBLEM!?!?!?
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:24 Carter
10:26
Carter: 
Just kidding people, have faith in Ching
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:26 Carter
10:26
[Comment From DoolsDools: ] 
I think they're actually playing in my backyard
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:26 Dools
10:27
Carter: 

11' - Nice little flick from Dempsey, throw in USA

Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:27 Carter
10:27
Brooks: 
Then you have a lot of Guatemalans in your backyard right now.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:27 Brooks
10:28
[Comment From DoolsDools: ] 
I need more of those solar lights...
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:28 Dools
10:29
Brooks: 
13' Eddie Lewis corner
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:29 Brooks
10:29
Brooks: 
Guatemala clears.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:29 Brooks
10:29
[Comment From DoolsDools: ] 
Pretty normal for a Wednesday, I'd say. Let's see if we can get some bodies in the box.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:29 Dools
10:30
Brooks: 
Ok, Classic cuts off the match and goes to old American Gladiators with absolutely no warning.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:30 Brooks
10:30
[Comment From DoolsDools: ] 
Back to ESPN2
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:30 Dools
10:31
Brooks: 
ESPN is so good to their soccer fans...
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:31 Brooks
10:31
[Comment From wcgcaponewcgcapone: ] 
It's chicks with sticks
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:31 wcgcapone
10:31
Brooks: 
Yeah, I debated whether I should change the channel.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:31 Brooks
10:32
Brooks: 
16' Yellow for Cherundulo on a silly foul.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:32 Brooks
10:32
[Comment From DoolsDools: ] 
How would gladiators Laser or Nitro handle themselves in the U.S. midfield?
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:32 Dools
10:33
Brooks: 
Depends on if they're playing before or after the coke and steroids binge.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:33 Brooks
10:34
Brooks: 
18' Ruiz with a foul on Boca. Pretty sure Ruiz thinks he's playing American Gladiators.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:34 Brooks
10:34
[Comment From wcgcaponewcgcapone: ] 
New link for live feed http://www.justin.tv/cramex
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:34 wcgcapone
10:36
Brooks: 
20' Guatemala breaks for goal, but it goes out for a free kick. Guatemala are really attacking (in more ways than one).
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:36 Brooks
10:37
[Comment From DoolsDools: ] 
Rodriguez can really fly down the wing. He's going to cause problems if they can spring him.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:37 Dools
10:37
Brooks: 
Yeah, containing him is a must.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:37 Brooks
10:38
Brooks: 
Correction: that was a goal kick at 20', not a free.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:38 Brooks
10:38
Carter: 

Game starting to even out here a little bit.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:38 Carter
10:38
[Comment From rebelderebelde: ] 
who is playing for THE usa
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:38 rebelde
10:39
Brooks: 
Howard in goal, Cherundolo, Boca, Gooch, Pearce on the back line...
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:39 Brooks
10:39
Carter: 
... eleven Americans
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:39 Carter
10:40
Brooks: 
Mastroeni, Bradley, Landy, Lewis, then Ching and Duece up top.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:40 Brooks
10:40
Brooks: 
24' Rodriguez breaks down the right side again, and again gets nothing. Too many chances for him.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:40 Brooks
10:41
Carter: 
So far this looks like one of Dempsey's energetic days where he actually feels like playing
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:41 Carter
10:41
[Comment From rebelderebelde: ] 
dempsey on bench??
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:41 rebelde
10:41
[Comment From rebelderebelde: ] 
im not retarded obviously 11 americans
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:41 rebelde
10:41
Brooks: 
Duece = Dempsey
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:41 Brooks
10:41
Carter: 
I was joking big guy, it's going to be all right
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:41 Carter
10:41
Carter: 
or alright, whichever you please
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:41 Carter
10:42
Brooks: 
26' Dempsey taps a Guatemalan in the chest after he hits him in the head and the guy goes down like he got punched by Tyson. He's still down and milking this for all its worth.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:42 Brooks
10:42
Brooks: 
Both players get yellows.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:42 Brooks
10:43
[Comment From lilylily: ] 
score 0-0 correct?
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:43 lily
10:43
Brooks: 
Si.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:43 Brooks
10:43
Carter: 
I wonder if Duece is telling him about his new rap cd
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:43 Carter
10:43
Brooks: 
2 shots for each side so far.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:43 Brooks
10:44
Brooks: 
28' Bradley takes a weak shot from long range and the keeper gobbles it up.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:44 Brooks
10:44
[Comment From lilylily: ] 
who is playing netter
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:44 lily
10:45
Brooks: 
As mentioned above, Timmy Howard.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:45 Brooks
10:45
Brooks: 
29' Guatemala serves up a cross and Howard snatches it down. They're getting a good amount of possession.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:45 Brooks
10:46
Carter: 
The kick and run tactics from the back are not exactly working here
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:46 Carter
10:48
Carter: 
32' - Foul on Mastro, it's getting a little chippy here
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:48 Carter
10:48
Brooks: 
It really is insanely dark around the goals. Guatemala doesn't seem to have this artificial lighting thing down.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:48 Brooks
10:49
Brooks: 
That was a flop by Ruiz. No surprise there.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:49 Brooks
10:49
Carter: 

33' - A little more of the ball here for the USA, letting the ball do the work.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:49 Carter
10:50
[Comment From JakeJake: ] 
Is altidore there?
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:50 Jake
10:50
Brooks: 
Sadly, no.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:50 Brooks
10:50
Carter: 
Jozy is with his new club Villarreal, learning the ins and outs of La Liga futbol
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:50 Carter
10:51
Brooks: 
...and Spanish women. Hey-yoooo!
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:51 Brooks
10:51
[Comment From DoolsDools: ] 
Who did the U.S. send to Beijing?
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:51 Dools
10:51
Brooks: 
Let's not talk about that. It's still hurts.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:51 Brooks
10:52
[Comment From DoolsDools: ] 
sorry to bring it up - I was out of the country and didn't see any of it
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:52 Dools
10:52
Brooks: 
Lucky you.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:52 Brooks
10:52
Carter: 

36 ' Strong shot by Guatemala, great save by Howard

Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:52 Carter
10:52
Carter: 
Howard is the one constant you can always count on when watching the US National team.  
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:52 Carter
10:53
What do you think the final result will be?
USA win
 ( 43% )
Guatemala win
 ( 0% )
Draw
 ( 14% )
Called due to darkness
 ( 43% )

Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:53 
10:54
Carter: 
37' Ching on the turn blazes one over the bar.   Half chance for the USA there.  
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:54 Carter
10:55
Carter: 
39'   Guatemala continues to skip down the wing way to easily.   Good service this time.   Shouts of a handball from the home crowd in that dude's backyard, but no dice.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:55 Carter
10:55
[Comment From JakeJake: ] 
do they really not have lights?
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:55 Jake
10:55
Brooks: 
No, they do....sparklers, I believe.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:55 Brooks
10:56
Carter: 
40' Good break out for the USA.   Gets worked to 'Dolo who gives some nice service to Ching, who misses the volley and is called offside.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:56 Carter
10:58
Carter: 
41'   Great throughball played into Gallardo from Garcia who gets behind 'Dolo.   Centering pass doesn't find its target, great break up tackle from the US back line.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:58 Carter
10:58
Carter: 
Garcia is a  problem on that left wing
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:58 Carter
10:59
Carter: 
43'   Guatemalan keeper looks real shaky, almost spills it in the danger zone.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 10:59 Carter
11:00
Brooks: 
Some thought Guatemala would hang back and defend for the draw, but they're really gunning for goal.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:00 Brooks
11:00
[Comment From DoolsDools: ] 
I think I'm going to switch over to the volleyball at halftime
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:00 Dools
11:00
Carter: 
Cout me in that group.   There wing play is impressive at this point.   Good thing their service doesn't match.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:00 Carter
11:01
Carter: 
Count*

Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:01 Carter
11:01
Carter: 
45' Bradley earns a corner off of a long deflected shot.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:01 Carter
11:01
Brooks: 
I was gonna stare at the wall during halftime, but volleyball is good too.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:01 Brooks
11:01
Carter: 
45' Corner headed out.   not dangerous.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:01 Carter
11:02
Brooks: 
What's with the giant spaces between your sentences, Carter?
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:02 Brooks
11:02
Brooks: 
That's the half. Enjoy the volleyball.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:02 Brooks
11:02
Carter: 
Remember your opening question to me when I first got here... that might be the reason for the spaces.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:02 Carter
11:03
Brooks: 
Got it.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:03 Brooks
11:05
[Comment From MarlonMarlon: ] 
The meth and whores > The US 1st half performance
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:05 Marlon
11:05
Carter: 
Commercial time.   You have to love the cross promotion of NASCAR highlites during a soccer match.   Glad they have their target audience on point.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:05 Carter
11:05
Brooks: 
Agreed. But there isn't much that's better than meth and whores.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:05 Brooks
11:05
Carter: 
Correct Marlon
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:05 Carter
11:05
Satisfied with a 0-0 draw at the half?
Yes
 ( 0% )
No
 ( 63% )
Quiet, I'm watching volleyball
 ( 38% )

Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:05 
11:06
Carter: 
What's with the new ESPN set behind Scott Reis?
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:06 Carter
11:07
Carter: 
I'm assuming the country of Suriname, the team that tied Haiti 2-2 today, is named after Suri Cruz...
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:07 Carter
11:08
Brooks: 
uh, its Cruise. Cruz is Beckham's son and Suri's future husband (who will then be known as Cruz Cruise).
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:08 Brooks
11:08
[Comment From SlipSlip: ] 
What time is the Freddy tribute?
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:08 Slip
11:09
Brooks: 
I didn't know the county lockup allowed computer use after 10 pm, Slip.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:09 Brooks
11:09
Carter: 
Don't you find the way Beckham says "Practice pop in" funny?
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:09 Carter
11:13
[Comment From MarlonMarlon: ] 
you know... if you're already spending money on hours you may as well make the financial commitment for coke instead of meth. I mean... you already bought whores...
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:13 Marlon
11:14
Carter: 
Marlon>Slip ...easy.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:14 Carter
11:14
Brooks: 
I love how this has degenerated into a discussion of drugs and prostitution.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:14 Brooks
11:15
[Comment From RobertRobert: ] 
Never a bad thing.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:15 Robert
11:15
[Comment From DoolsDools: ] 
and volleyball!
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:15 Dools
11:15
[Comment From MarlonMarlon: ] 
I got a little Mutu in me.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:15 Marlon
11:15
Brooks: 
Then Chelsea would like you to empty your pockets.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:15 Brooks
11:16
[Comment From RobertRobert: ] 
What subs at half did ya'll want?
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:16 Robert
11:16
Brooks: 
Cristiano Ronaldo and Pele.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:16 Brooks
11:16
Carter: 
Cue intense USA soccer commercial now
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:16 Carter
11:17
[Comment From MarlonMarlon: ] 
Beasley for Lewis. Klejstan for Pablo.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:17 Marlon
11:17
Carter: 
Agree and Agree
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:17 Carter
11:17
[Comment From DoolsDools: ] 
Marlon and Brooks for Landy/Lewis
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:17 Dools
11:17
Brooks: 
Sorry, I retired in third grade.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:17 Brooks
11:18
Brooks: 
Too much coke and whoring.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:18 Brooks
11:18
Carter: 
Brooks could cause some problems on set plays, but he has the touch of a brick wall.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:18 Carter
11:18
[Comment From wcgcaponewcgcapone: ] 
Even with a card Pablo provides way more coverage than Klejstan
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:18 wcgcapone
11:19
Carter: 
The commercials always said that Tampax provides the most coverage.   Just going by what I hear...
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:19 Carter
11:19
Brooks: 
Ok, second half underway...
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:19 Brooks
11:19
[Comment From MarlonMarlon: ] 
Wcgacapaone: I, unlike Bob Bradley, don't think we need two d mids.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:19 Marlon
11:20
Brooks: 
If you talk to each other, I can take a nap!
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:20 Brooks
11:20
Carter: 
That broadcast booth can't be safe.   It looks like Harksey pitched that tent himself... ontop of a soccer stadium... in the rain.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:20 Carter
11:20
[Comment From RobertRobert: ] 
when will bob realize his son is a great goal scorer?
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:20 Robert
11:20
Carter: 
Bob needs to go on youtube more
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:20 Carter
11:21
[Comment From MarlonMarlon: ] 
When we fire him.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:21 Marlon
11:21
Brooks: 
Touche.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:21 Brooks
11:21
[Comment From DoolsDools: ] 
1st set to the US 21 -18
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:21 Dools
11:21
Brooks: 
Volleyball time is over.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:21 Brooks
11:21
[Comment From RobertRobert: ] 
bob is a step up from bruce imo
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:21 Robert
11:21
Brooks: 
Agreed.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:21 Brooks
11:21
[Comment From wcgcaponewcgcapone: ] 
It's been a chippy game, having somebody that can just drop one of those midgits is a good thing
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:21 wcgcapone
11:21
Carter: 
A backhanded compliment if I have ever seen one.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:21 Carter
11:22
Carter: 
46' Rodriguez breaks down the line to float in a signature high curling cross to an American's head.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:22 Carter
11:22
Brooks: 
Ching gets a little shove by a Guatamalan.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:22 Brooks
11:22
[Comment From RobertRobert: ] 
what is it about ching that makes me hate him so much?
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:22 Robert
11:23
Brooks: 
That he doesn't beat down Guatemalans who shove him?
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:23 Brooks
11:23
[Comment From RobertRobert: ] 
i've never seen him create something for himself on the national stage
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:23 Robert
11:23
[Comment From MarlonMarlon: ] 
His not being very good?
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:23 Marlon
11:24
Brooks: 
All of the above.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:24 Brooks
11:25
Carter: 
48' Ooooh.   Guatemala really pushing it now on the counter.   Bocanegra just barely breaks up the near post run.   Could have been 1-0 right there to the Guatemalans.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:25 Carter
11:26
Brooks: 
51'   Guatemala heads away a weak free kick
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:26 Brooks
11:26
Carter: 

Every set piece looks the same from the USA

Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:26 Carter
11:26
[Comment From MarlonMarlon: ] 
It's really sad watching Bob Bradley squander some of the best talent we've ever had.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:26 Marlon
11:27
Brooks: 
I'm sensing a lot of negativity here...
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:27 Brooks
11:27
Carter: 
Umm. Shh. Don't tell the ref.   But that guy was onside.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:27 Carter
11:28
[Comment From JakeJake: ] 
i feel like its only a matter of time until we give up a goal
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:28 Jake
11:28
[Comment From MarlonMarlon: ] 
I'll make a positive comment when a positive occurs.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:28 Marlon
11:28
Carter: 
53'   Boca with a bad giveaway in the center.   Howard jumps out of net to gobble up the throguh ball by the Guatemalans.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:28 Carter
11:28
Brooks: 
http://www.sanpedrosun.net/old/art/28-15b.jpg

Miss Guatemala wants everyone to be happy.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:28 Brooks
11:30
[Comment From MarlonMarlon: ] 
That's a pretty anglo looking Miss Guatemala.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:30 Marlon
11:31
Carter: 
55'   USA looses it in a bad area again.   Rodriguez gives it a go from just inside the area.   Skips wide of the far post.   Guatemala looking very very dangerous.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:31 Carter
11:31
Brooks: 
That was almost your goal, Jake.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:31 Brooks
11:31
Brooks: 
That one too.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:31 Brooks
11:31
Carter: 
Are we sure Sacha Kljestean isn't in this game?   The amount of give aways is making me question it.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:31 Carter
11:32
[Comment From JakeJake: ] 
I'm telling ya, the last 10 minutes have been an onslaught
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:32 Jake
11:32
Brooks: 
Agreed.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:32 Brooks
11:32
[Comment From XokoXoko: ] 
What's the score?
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:32 Xoko
11:32
Carter: 
57'   Freddy Thompson fires from deep.   Great strike, just wide.   And here comes the confetti from the Guatemalans.  
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:32 Carter
11:32
Brooks: 
Still 0-0...for now.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:32 Brooks
11:33
[Comment From Dave MartinezDave Martinez: ] 
This is really bad. And hello everyone.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:33 Dave Martinez
11:33
[Comment From wcgcaponewcgcapone: ] 
It's also not like Guatemala has a ton of American's who live there that are cheering for the Nats like the Guats will do for the return leg. The crowd is really a 12th man in this game.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:33 wcgcapone
11:33
Brooks: 
Hello, Dave.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:33 Brooks
11:33
Carter: 
57'   Guatemalan is attacking in waves now.   Poor touch takes them out of a possible chance though.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:33 Carter
11:33
Brooks: 
That's true, Capone. The crowd has really gotten into this...long way from quietly holding their sparklers at the start.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:33 Brooks
11:34
Carter: 
58' Ruiz hits a dribbling volley to Howard's feet.   The attacking doesn't stop.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:34 Carter
11:34
Brooks: 
That's a second yellow for Cherundolo...I'm having flashbacks to the Olympics! Help!
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:34 Brooks
11:34
[Comment From JakeJake: ] 
are you kidding me that was horrible cherundolo
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:34 Jake
11:34
[Comment From MarlonMarlon: ] 
Oh God...
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:34 Marlon
11:35
Brooks: 
60' Lewis is down and he's bleeding from the head.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:35 Brooks
11:35
Brooks: 
What is going on here? Can we restart this half? It's madness!
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:35 Brooks
11:36
Carter: 
And it doesn't stop with 'Dolo being ejected.   Don't buckle Bob, don't play for the draw.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:36 Carter
11:36
[Comment From MarlonMarlon: ] 
In the Olympics we looked good before the card. Not like we were about to implode. This is catastrophic.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:36 Marlon
11:36
Carter: 
Eddie Lewis isn't that fat, you don't need 15 men in white shirts to carry him off on a single stretcher.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:36 Carter
11:36
Brooks: 
Yeah...and Gustavo Cabrera is down for Guatemala as well...bumping heads is never fun. Especially when blood spurts out.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:36 Brooks
11:36
[Comment From Dave MartinezDave Martinez: ] 
Oh yes it stops. Play D. We can not hang today. Hope that Lando gets fired up and puts one away on a counter . . .
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:36 Dave Martinez
11:37
[Comment From MarlonMarlon: ] 
Have you seen Bradley manage a game before? Of course he'll play for the draw.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:37 Marlon
11:37
Brooks: 
Red for Cabrera for throwing an elbow in that collision. That makes it 10 on 10.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:37 Brooks
11:37
Carter: 
AND WE'RE BACK!
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:37 Carter
11:37
Brooks: 
phew.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:37 Brooks
11:38
Carter: 
Eddie Lewis.. American Hero
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:38 Carter
11:38
Brooks: 
Flashbacks to McBride taking that De Rossi elbow in the World Cup.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:38 Brooks
11:39
Carter: 
Cowabunga, Frankie Hejduk is on the way.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:39 Carter
11:39
Brooks: 
Wow, Gatorade girl at the US bench needs more airtime.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:39 Brooks
11:39
Carter: 
Beasley coming in as well, those of you calling for his inclusion...rejoice.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:39 Carter
11:40
Carter: 
65' Clint Dempsey looking happy on the bench...not.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:40 Carter
11:41
Brooks: 
Lewis going back to the lockerroom under the cover of riot shields. Certain players could use them here in Philly.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:41 Brooks
11:41
Carter: 
Back to the action
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:41 Carter
11:42
Brooks: 
Another yellow for Guatemala. Handball.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:42 Brooks
11:42
Brooks: 
67' Landy takes the free kick, Gooch heads it and the keeper just taps it over goal.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:42 Brooks
11:43
Brooks: 
68' BOCA GOAL!!!!!
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:43 Brooks
11:43
Brooks: 
Heads it in off the corner.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:43 Brooks
11:43
[Comment From JakeJake: ] 
boca!!!
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:43 Jake
11:43
Brooks: 
Wow, after the last 15 minutes or so, who wouluda thought we would be winning 1-0 right now?
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:43 Brooks
11:43
[Comment From MarlonMarlon: ] 
Coke and whores for that man.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:43 Marlon
11:44
Carter: 
Wide open.   Great finish.   All is right.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:44 Carter
11:44
Brooks: 
Agreed.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:44 Brooks
11:45
[Comment From JakeJake: ] 
may and walsh win the gold in volleyball
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:45 Jake
11:45
Brooks: 
Then coke and whores for them too.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:45 Brooks
11:46
Brooks: 
I think we lost Carter and his play-by-play due to momentary technical difficulties.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:46 Brooks
11:46
Carter: 
Hejduk takes a boot to the head.   Heads are being smashed everywhere.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:46 Carter
11:47
Brooks: 
Nevermind.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:47 Brooks
11:47
Brooks: 
72' Corner for Guatemala. Shot goes wide.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:47 Brooks
11:48
Brooks: 
Apparently that was Boca's 10th goal for the nat team.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:48 Brooks
11:49
Carter: 
74'   Ramirez with a nice run but is stifled by the D of the USA.   They have been on point today.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:49 Carter
11:49
Brooks: 
Mastroeni taken down in midfield and he's still down, holding his leg.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:49 Brooks
11:49
[Comment From MarlonMarlon: ] 
Edu for Pablo?
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:49 Marlon
11:50
Carter: 
Edu in Scotland no?
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:50 Carter
11:50
Brooks: 
Nope, he's on the bench.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:50 Brooks
11:50
Carter: 
75'   Beasley darts towards the center of the area but gives it away.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:50 Carter
11:50
[Comment From ManyMany: ] 
good evening..whats the score?
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:50 Many
11:50
Brooks: 
1-0 USA. Boca scored the lone goal.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:50 Brooks
11:51
Carter: 
76'   Howard with a HUGE block a little ways out from goal.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:51 Carter
11:51
Carter: 
corner on the way
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:51 Carter
11:51
Brooks: 
Edu on for Pablo. Marlon is Miss Cleo.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:51 Brooks
11:52
Carter: 
77'   Left footed shot off the corner from Marquez... save by Howard.   Howard is pitching a perfect game here tonight.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:52 Carter
11:52
[Comment From MarlonMarlon: ] 
I would've preferred Nostradomus but alright.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:52 Marlon
11:52
Brooks: 
You're Miss Cleo. Deal with it.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:52 Brooks
11:52
Brooks: 
6 saves for Howard.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:52 Brooks
11:53
Brooks: 
Both teams still playing with 10 men (I thought it woulda been down to 5 on 5 by now).
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:53 Brooks
11:53
Carter: 
79'   Boca slips and almost lets Ruiz through.   But recovers to win it back.   Whew
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:53 Carter
11:54
Carter: 

79'   Monster switch to no one from Lil Bradley

Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:54 Carter
11:56
Brooks: 
Howard with a save, Ruiz kicks him in the head, puts it in the net, but its called back and US gets a freek kick. That should be a card on Ruiz. So so dirty.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:56 Brooks
11:56
Carter: 
80'   Whoa.   A strike comes in across the box from Guatemala.   Holds on.   And then Ruiz proceeds to kick him in the head while Howard posesses the ball.   I'm pretty sure there is a rule about that.   Ball squirts loose.   Guatemalan player smashes it in.   No goal.   Not even close.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:56 Carter
11:56
Brooks: 
echo.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:56 Brooks
11:57
Carter: 
haha...   Harkes going at Ruiz a little bit there, calling him a "dirty player".   Harksey, I could not agree with you more.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:57 Carter
11:57
Brooks: 
Howard got the yellow card, though for what I'm not sure. Getting kicked in the face?
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:57 Brooks
11:58
Carter: 
83'   Guatemala starting to commit numbers.   Rodriguez with a cross from the right.   Gobbled up by Howard.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:58 Carter
11:58
[Comment From MarlonMarlon: ] 
For not enjoying being kicked in the face.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:58 Marlon
11:58
Carter: 
83'   Shot from Edu off the mark.   Decent chance there.   Good work from Ching and Beasley to create.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:58 Carter
11:59
Brooks: 
Ching is so friggin slow and Edu should not shoot again until they triple the size of the goal.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:59 Brooks
12:00
Carter: 
86'   Good work by the USA now.   Keeping all kinds of possesion, until Heathe Pearce is t ackled throwball style by the Guatemalan defender.   Free kick US.
Thursday August 21, 2008 12:00 Carter
12:01
Brooks: 
Have to be impressed with the determination of the US squad.
Thursday August 21, 2008 12:01 Brooks
12:01
Brooks: 
(That was my token color commentator line of the night.)
Thursday August 21, 2008 12:01 Brooks
12:02
Carter: 
..Glenn Davis doing his best to jinx the result, broadcasting that it would be the first time a USA team will win a qualifying game in Guatemala.
Thursday August 21, 2008 12:02 Carter
12:02
[Comment From MarlonMarlon: ] 
All non British "soccer" commentary sounds very wrong to me.
Thursday August 21, 2008 12:02 Marlon
12:02
Brooks: 
Too much FIFA 08?
Thursday August 21, 2008 12:02 Brooks
12:03
Carter: 
"OH YES HE"S DONE IT" That is Fifa Andy Gray right there.
Thursday August 21, 2008 12:03 Carter
12:03
Brooks: 
Another save by Howard off the slow roller shot from the corner.
Thursday August 21, 2008 12:03 Brooks
12:03
[Comment From MarlonMarlon: ] 
Too much FIFA 08 and only watching EPL club games and international tournaments.
Thursday August 21, 2008 12:03 Marlon
12:04
[Comment From lilylily: ] 
lol loving it
Thursday August 21, 2008 12:04 lily
12:04
Carter: 
89'   Guatemala breaking down the right wing.   Cross attempted, blocked by Pearce's head/neck.
Thursday August 21, 2008 12:04 Carter
12:04
Brooks: 
I assume that's refering to me, Lily.
Thursday August 21, 2008 12:04 Brooks
12:04
Carter: 
We're in the 90th now boys, time to "dig down" says John Harkes
Thursday August 21, 2008 12:04 Carter
12:04
[Comment From MarlonMarlon: ] 
I still think Andy's crowning commentary moment was screaming, "YOU BEAUTY!" at a Gerrard goal like he just orgasmed.
Thursday August 21, 2008 12:04 Marlon
12:05
Carter: 
90'   Guatemala woth some pressure.  Sending the ball into the mixer from all angles.
Thursday August 21, 2008 12:05 Carter
12:05
[Comment From lilylily: ] 
courae.....
Thursday August 21, 2008 12:05 lily
12:05
Brooks: 
In english, please?
Thursday August 21, 2008 12:05 Brooks
12:05
Carter: 

that would be "with"*

Thursday August 21, 2008 12:05 Carter
12:06
Carter: 
Lilly and I take typing lessons from the same guy.
Thursday August 21, 2008 12:06 Carter
12:06
Carter: 
92'   Everybody back now for the US.   Guatemala looking for the whole in the D.   But it's not there.
Thursday August 21, 2008 12:06 Carter
12:07
Carter: 
93'   They keep trying and trying.   Boca and Gooch locking it up here.
Thursday August 21, 2008 12:07 Carter
12:08
Brooks: 
That's it!
Thursday August 21, 2008 12:08 Brooks
12:08
Carter: 

GAME

Thursday August 21, 2008 12:08 Carter
12:08
Brooks: 
USA wins 1-0.
Thursday August 21, 2008 12:08 Brooks
12:09
[Comment From DoolsDools: ] 
Wow. Did you guys know the US had never won a WC Qualifier in Guatemals?
Thursday August 21, 2008 12:09 Dools
12:09
Brooks: 
Hadn't heard.
Thursday August 21, 2008 12:09 Brooks
12:09
Carter: 
Uh oh.   A confrontation here.
Thursday August 21, 2008 12:09 Carter
12:09
Brooks: 
Guatemala staying classy, I see.
Thursday August 21, 2008 12:09 Brooks
12:09
Carter: 
Guzan yelling at Flores, who is trying to ruin a great moment here for the US.
Thursday August 21, 2008 12:09 Carter
12:10
[Comment From DoolsDools: ] 
thanks for the live blog gents, have a good evening, and try to dodge the piss bags on the way out
Thursday August 21, 2008 12:10 Dools
12:10
Carter: 
You are very welcome Sir Dools and I will do my best.
Thursday August 21, 2008 12:10 Carter
12:10
Brooks: 
Thank you, Dools. And everyone else who played along.
Thursday August 21, 2008 12:10 Brooks
12:10
[Comment From MarlonMarlon: ] 
Hey do you we get to see Michael Bradley fight an entire Latin American country again?
Thursday August 21, 2008 12:10 Marlon
12:10
Brooks: 
I'm hoping. It's a dream of mine.
Thursday August 21, 2008 12:10 Brooks
12:10
[Comment From tommy wongtommy wong: ] 
US needs to start scoring goals with their STRIKERS, or else this is never going to last...
Thursday August 21, 2008 12:10 tommy wong
12:10
Brooks: 
Strikers? We have those?
Thursday August 21, 2008 12:10 Brooks
12:11
[Comment From tommy wongtommy wong: ] 
Yeah, but they got left home in Dallas
Thursday August 21, 2008 12:11 tommy wong
12:11
Brooks: 
KENNY COOPER!!!
Thursday August 21, 2008 12:11 Brooks
12:11
[Comment From MarlonMarlon: ] 
I think having Altidore, Cooper, and Adu would've been useful.
Thursday August 21, 2008 12:11 Marlon
12:11
Carter: 

Sadly not tonight Marlon.   One time was all it took for Michael Bradley to strike the fear of God into all of Latin America

Thursday August 21, 2008 12:11 Carter
12:11
Brooks: 
Agreed.
Thursday August 21, 2008 12:11 Brooks
12:11
Carter: 
A win was useful enough
Thursday August 21, 2008 12:11 Carter
12:12
Carter: 
but I do agree.   They are on a different level of skill than most.
Thursday August 21, 2008 12:12 Carter
12:12
Brooks: 
Ok, that'll do it, everyone. Thanks again for playing along and we'll have to give this another go soon. Good night! Coke and whores for everyone!
Thursday August 21, 2008 12:12 Brooks
12:12
Carter: 
Yay Volleyball!
Thursday August 21, 2008 12:12 Carter
12:13
Carter: 
Adios my friends.
Thursday August 21, 2008 12:13 Carter
12:13



 
 
 
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