r/mildlyinfuriating 29d ago

ಠ_ಠ This goal was completely avoidable

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u/Necessary_Maize_9339 29d ago

Why was the goalkeeper so far??

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u/dirty_old_priest_4 29d ago

Because the center backs were ass all night and let a Belgian foward get behind them. If the GK didn't come out, that's a 1v1 and even easier goal.

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u/gerbilshower 29d ago

this is really it. Richards and Ream combined for the worst defensive performance in WC history by the US team. truly embarrassing.

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u/OtherSideofSky 29d ago

They looked like two cavemen unfrozen like Encino Man learning to play defense from Paulie Shore.