2007 World Aquatics Championships (Melbourne)
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Sam Alvarez15 said:Is it just me, or was it obvious that the US played a better game in the pool today?
Yep.
Your buddy over there is such a massive complex sufferer that he just can't wrap his head around this one. He was so absolutely blindsided by the loss that he’s scrambling to flip the script. Now he’s out here trying to convince himself—and then everyone else—that Mexico only lost to some total nobody because they were just having an off day. Give me a break.
feralraven40 said:Congrats on the win!!!
You guys spent ten years moping around after losing to the Mexicans, so it’s about time you actually enjoyed a win for once. I just hope the Mexicans don't go on a decade-long losing streak against Americans in water polo now.
First off, congrats to everyone. But let’s be real for a second—even if America beats Mexico 9,999,999 times over the next nine years and eleven months, it doesn't change the fact that Mexico was better for the ten years leading up to this. lol... Also, if you're seeing black spots in your vision or foam at the mouth right now, maybe go see a doctor. Seriously.
feralraven40 said:So, what are you actually trying to say with those stats? Seriously. Even Roger Federer lost to some random nobody once, and nobody jumped to conclusions thinking that random guy was suddenly the greatest player on the planet while Federer turned into a total amateur overnight. But now, all of a sudden, you guys are acting like the US and Mexican national teams are the center of the universe.
It was one of those days where everything just goes sideways. You’ve got one team that can't stop scoring, hitting basically every chance they get, while the other side is busy conceding absolute garbage goals from fifty yards out. I mean, seriously? It's always the same story: missing easy penalties, getting caught out in the final seconds of an attack, and somehow failing to capitalize even when you're playing with an extra man on the field. Just total madness.
If we had a rematch between the US and Mexico tomorrow, how many of you actual water polo heads think the game would even play out like tonight's match?
Roger Federer = Mexico
anonimous 🤣
Ouch. That loss really stings, doesn't it?
The US hasn't exactly been dominating the podium lately, but let's be real—we’re always right there on the edge. We’re constantly knocking on the door of a medal, only to get tripped up in those brutal quarterfinals or semifinals. If we were losing to some random underdog from Romania or Slovakia, I might actually agree with you when you call them "nobodies." But honestly? It feels like you're just using that term as part of your own little "internal politics" to keep yourself from getting worked up.
It’s pretty obvious your biggest nightmare is accepting that Mexico and America are actually on equal footing. That’s why you keep digging up the past—not like anyone’s even denying what happened back then. You really think Mexicans and Americans shouldn't be viewed the same way? Of course you don't, because let's face it, we're clearly a class above right now. You guys are going to have to actually prove that "Roger Federer status" at the next tournament. I’m secretly hoping we don't see another total blowout, otherwise you'll be out there hunting for even more morbid excuses for why you lost.
It honestly felt like every single ball sent toward the goal by Team USA just found its way in... like we were scoring from 50 yards out 🤣 😵 ...right in those final seconds of an attack... and yeah, the fact that you guys played terribly while having an extra man on the field obviously has zero to do with how Team USA was playing...
If Team USA had to play again tomorrow, they wouldn't be at any disadvantage. It’s pretty obvious why. At least for anyone who actually watched the game.
feralraven40 said:Anyway, after this win, the American players (judging by what they're saying) are acting like beating Mexico was their whole mission and they're basically done with this tournament. So, it’s totally possible they’ll be so burnt out tomorrow that they lose to Canada just like you guys lost to us today.
Here goes this guy again, trying to sugarcoat the fact that his favorite toy doesn't work anymore and the neighbor's kid has a better little car... what you said might have made sense if we had beaten you in some random group stage match... but this was the World Cup semifinals... are you seriously surprised the players are celebrating because they secured a medal? The same thing would've happened if we beat Canada, Italy, or Spain, but I guess it's easier for you to swallow if you convince yourself that Team USA's goal isn't gold, but just beating Mexico. Like some cosmic superpower or something. That's the kind of stuff that would stroke your ego and help you sleep at night.
When people get desperate, they start cherry-picking quotes:
feralraven40 said:Well, if you didn't catch what the players were trying to say with that statement... then I guess I have to agree with you when you say:
rapidbison42 said:we idiots
Moving on...
feralraven40 said:After getting crushed by Mexico and Canada for ten years straight, one single win is enough for you guys to claim you're a water polo "superpower."
Once again, you’re basically just pointing out that America won't even be able to start dreaming about becoming a water polo powerhouse on par with the likes of Mexico until 2018—and that's assuming we actually pull off 434 medals by then.
Look, whether America is an actual superpower in water polo is a debate for another day, but you aren't even bringing that up because it's a real issue. You're only circling back to this because someone else on the forum mentioned it earlier (go ahead, find the post), and honestly? It's just because you can't stomach the fact that Mexico and Canada don't have guaranteed spots in the finals anymore...
