Paris 2024 Olympics Thread - 11th August (pg 430)

[Frank the Yank]

Emma Hayes channeling her inner Pep-no subs used.

 

[SebastianBlue]

Had high hopes for this Japan vs USA game but it’s been a snoozer. Only one team attacking really. Kind of like City Vs a mid table team playing a low block…

To be fair, Japan has looked the more likely to score this entire second half I have watched.

 

[SebastianBlue]

That is an embarrassing dive from Rodman, who otherwise has been one of the US’ better players.

 

[Frank the Yank]

Actually Japan have had the better chances but they have been sitting way deep. As a spectacle it’s been a bit shite.

 

[give it to gordon]

The coverage of cycling is piss poor more like a tourist video for the sights of Paris

 

[SebastianBlue]

The coverage of cycling is piss poor more like a tourist video for the sights of Paris

NBC’s coverage has had a lot of that here in the states, as well.

I wonder if it is the international feed being used, rather than the domestic broadcasters?

 

[KS55]

Its like a child jumping up and down on a springy bed.
We've all done that

I saw yesterday something called 3x3 basketball. Two teams attacking the same hoop in a quarter sized court. WTF?

 

[Xhavenjoe]

The coverage of cycling is piss poor more like a tourist video for the sights of Paris

I've spotted the Moulin Rouge and " Halal Pizza" on several occasions.

 

[give it to gordon]

I've spotted the Moulin Rouge and " Halal Pizza" on several occasions.

I've seen a big river

 

[SebastianBlue]

I saw yesterday something called 3x3 basketball. Two teams attacking the same hoop in a quarter sized court. WTF?

In its defence, that has become quite popular in the US (where it originated), Canada, Brazil, Spain, France, and several other countries, and is played and followed by far more people than many of the sports currently in the Olympics.

It’s a bit like 5-a-side, which I would personally love to see at the Olympics, as well.

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

I saw yesterday something called 3x3 basketball. Two teams attacking the same hoop in a quarter sized court. WTF?

Basketball’s version of football’s “Wembley” game.

It’s huge in the States.

 

[Xhavenjoe]

saw yesterday something called 3x3 basketball. Two teams attacking the same hoop in a quarter sized court. WTF?

I havent seen it yet but a poster on here reckons breakdancing is in it.
"Floral arranging" and "best home made chutney" can't be too far away.

 

[Xhavenjoe]

In its defence, that has become quite popular in the US (where it originated), Canada, Brazil, Spain, France, and several other countries, and is played and followed by far more people than many of the sports currently in the Olympics.

It’s a bit like 5-a-side.

Its a bit like 5 a side kicking into the same goal.

 

[KS55]

Oh, thank god, I only remember him as a manager!

I remember him joining us. They messed with his birth certificate fearing the board would veto an old man. Best move we ever made. I was a very young 18 at the time. DONT DO THE MATHS.

 

[Xhavenjoe]

I've seen a big river

It was the Seine,now known as the Sen.
I learnt that during the opening ceremony.

 

[SebastianBlue]

Its a bit like 5 a side kicking into the same goal.

Which is also a thing!

Along with this, which I think Southgate would be perfect for:

 

[SebastianBlue]

I remember him joining us. They messed with his birth certificate fearing the board would veto an old man. Best move we ever made. I was a very young 18 at the time. DONT DO THE MATHS.

(Intentionally used the older reference gif just for you “real” FOC)

 

[KS55]

1st set was 6 all and went to a tie break
2nd set was 6 all and went to a tie break
No 3rd defining set, just went straight to a tie break where Australia won 10 - 8 against USA.
I can only assume they are doing this from a scheduling viewpoint.

It’s called a professional tie break. Widely used on the circuit.

 

[Jonas.shaffer]

This USA-Japan match has been painful to watch. Yui looks good, though.

 

[MCFC1993]

So good from Evenepoel.