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Yeah, so it sounds like the field for today's game is going to be almost underwater...makes for some interesting decisions.

Posted by Jim (aka Jim) Jun 26 '14, 06:30

For Germany, who knows they're moving on...do you risk your players on a shitty field in a game that doesn't matter?

If I'm the coach...no fucking way. Get through the game with no injuries and move to the round of 16. If that means taking the Americans with us...so be it.

thoughts?

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The result of the game could impact seeding / next opponent. -- nm - Tyego97 Jun 26, 06:44 8
- I hear that...but what's more important...you're seeding? Or losing a couple star players in a semi-meaningless game? - Jim Jun 26, 06:45 7
  - I understand your point, just offering this is a consideration that is probably in Germany's mind. - Tyego97 Jun 26, 06:48 6
    - Before hearing about the weather, I felt 100% certain that both teams would be playing for the win... - Jim Jun 26, 06:56 5
      - Scratch everything I've said. Germany *has* to play. They aren't in yet. - Tyego97 Jun 26, 06:58 4
        
        Really? I thought they were. Hmmm...that does change things a bit then. -- nm - Jim Jun 26, 06:59 3
        
        It would take a lot for them to not be in, but card isn't punched formally yet. - Tyego97 Jun 26, 07:03 2
        
        So a 5-0 Ghana win coupled with a 1-0 US win and Germany's out. Am i reading that right? - Jim Jun 26, 07:06 1
        
        Yeah, a net 6 goal margin for the USA & Ghana puts Germany out. It's the only scenario where they are - Will Hunting Jun 26, 07:27
Here's a tweet from the streets of Recife -- (link) - decline Jun 26, 06:36
definitely your IM. who cares, just finish the game with your good players well and ready for the next one. -- nm - Andie Jun 26, 06:32
pretty much. do they know though who they would play if they finish 1 or 2 in the group? that should impact the decision too -- nm - Beaker Jun 26, 06:31

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Yeah, so it sounds like the field for today's game is going to be almost underwater...makes for some interesting decisions.

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