How will the US do in the 2006 World Cup in their opening game with the Czech Republic?
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USA vs Czech Republic : 0 - 1
1110415
I like "theonlybeldin"'s point of view on this one.  I think the US does have a chance, on a few conditions.  Arenas (sp?) has to put up a lineup that the US team is used to playing, and it has to be at least a 4-4-2.  None of that 5 midfielder crap he pulled in the first game.  And I think the extra offense is necessary, because of what Beldin said, the first goal is going to dictate the game.  However, there are a few drawbacks.  First they are playing in Europe against a European team...the US often seems to go to Europe and get their butts kicked.  Secondly, Italy has a decent offense, always had.  Even if they arent at full strength, they will be a dangerous team, and the US defense is going to have to step it up.  I would personally like to see some crazy playing out of Onyewu, I think hes got a shot at holding down the fort.\n\nMy prediction: a one goal margin, US over Italy, either 1-0, or 2-1\n\nWe'll see what happens tomorrow at 3pm!
977977
It will be tough with Rep. Of Ireland, Czech Republic and Germany in your group. \n\nMy group prediction - 3rd (play-off)
1076310
CZECH REPUBLIC is the great team ranked #2 in the World the Nation is located in Europe between Southeast of Germany and Southwest of Poland and is very tiny compare to USA.\nThe Czech dominated the hall match in every aspect of the game first goal for Czech in 5th minutes scored Koller 6-8 tall man bu header from 3 meters.There was one chance for US when Reyna I guess strike the post but this was it for US.\nThe second goal was scored by Rosicky very butifull goal from distans mestake made by defenders kicking out to  Rosicky.\nThe last goal Rosicky get very nice pass and run through 5 defenders of USA not even keep up with Rosicky and Rosicky scored by lob the goalie. Completely Czech dominated the game.
1068877
Usa-Czech Republic play Monday June 12th 12:00 pm Eastern Time.\nItaly-USA  Saturday June 17th 3:00 pm Eastern Time.\nGhana-USA Thursday June 22nd 10:00 am Eastern Time
1065717
Czech is ranked #2 in the world and Ghana #48.\nExcept for Ghanaians, who support based on country loyalty and not actual hope of a win, I don't think anyone expected this.\n\nI don't want to predict the US score against this team. The US has made major changes to the team that played against Czech Rep. Let's see how they perform against Italy first!
1156047
Nope, I don't think they have a chance. Many people 'jumped the bandwagon' and all of a sudden supported Czech just cause they crushed the U.S. 3-0. When they themselves got beaten by Ghana, everyone was skeptical. I think they are a good team, but I do not believe they will not even make it to the semi-finals, (forget about the final). They might have 'sheer talent and 'raw determination', but be realistic there are much better teams than them. Germany & Brazil have a better chance....\n\n\nBut who knows, it is really to early to know. Maybe I might eat my words....and maybe I won't.
1121567
In my opinion USA can't show good performance in the fortcoming fifa worldcup as it has to win the great power block like italy and czech republic in its first round. both of its great rivals are going germany with great hope of wining. but dont give up hope USA fan it is football anything can happen as croatia did in wc '98.
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I'd like to be a bit more optimistic, but they have a very difficult draw. How Mexico got a top seed and the US did not is a mystery to me. While I agree that the US is probably not the 5th best team in the world, they are a strong side. Ghana will be difficult to beat. They are fast and love to play the long ball to the wings. If the defenders are on their game, the US can be successful at counter-attacking them. Italy is so tough defensively, I just can't see the US scoring on them. The Czechs make life difficult for anyone. They are fast and physical, but sometimes they play out of position. If Beasley and Donovan can control the ball and get a few decent shots, the US can upset them. I don't see the US getting past the quarterfinals though. They looked completely outclassed in the friendly match against a depleted German team.
1094520
As long as the Czech's win it should go someway towards Fifa correcting that hugely false position the US hold in the world rankings. 3-0 or so i reckon
1062531
hell naw. my boys from ghana will beat the US 3-0
1005417
Doesn't look good for my team (US), so I'd be glad to see the Netherlands (my favorite European team) win.   They didn't look great in their first game, but I'm still picking them to beat Argentina.  HUP HOLLAND!!!
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1st Italy 9\n2nd Czech Republic 4\n3rd Ghana 4\n4   USA 0
611287
The Fifa rankings are trash, they are only determined by how many games a country plays, not by their skill. For example if the system restarted; if the US played Latvia and Morocco and beat them each 6-0 and Brazil played Holland and the Czech Republic and tied holland and beat the Czech republic it doesnt matter that Brazil played better teams, the US would still be ranked number 1 in the world. \n\nThe Czech have a very solid player in every part of the field. The have a solid attack and such a fantastic goalie (petr Cech) that I would not be suprised if the had many clean sheets.\n\nI give them a 35% odd if reaching the finals.
1056366
1-1 draw.  USA played pretty good.
1078262
Czech is gonna win 2-1
1045209
Will win: Italy, Germany or the Czechs. I want the USA to win, but I think tomorrow will be the end of the road for us.