Cincinnati v Miami - SEMI FINAL - Open Cup - British Guys REACT! FT Office Bloke Mike!

OB Daz & OB Mike react to the Open Cup Semi Final between Cincinnati & Inter Miami.
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[@gracielynn9623]

The US open cup is equivalent to the English FA cup. All professional teams at all levels in the United States automatically qualify into the tournament proper. This includes all MLS, USL championship, USL league one, and NISA teams. Then, semi professional and amateur teams go through a multi month preliminary rounds tournament to determine which semi professional and amateur teams from the NPSL, UPSL, and USL league two qualify.

[@KAT-xi3ol]

I also think he enjoys Miami because there is a HUGE hispanic population, he said in one interview at PSG it was hard for him, he did not really feel home in Paris, had to live in a hotel also for a long time, having his kids in school etc. He just did not feel right, he loved Barcelona. And I guess Miami is like the closest to it that you can find in the US.

[@randallshelp4017]

notice how happy Messi is. He has earned life in Miami with his family...

[@waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaluigi]

bit of a poorly edited highlight video with no build up play and quick cuts to random moments, but was fun to see you guys react to it

[@ZkL92]

This US Open Cup is actually like 120 years old or something teams like the Pennsylvania German-Hungarians or the Philadelphia Ukrainians used to win it back in the day.... in theory there are like 1000's of teams that could make the final

[@a3gill]

Tata tried rolling some subs in the first half and gets some people rested, and Poor Moto had a rough half. It was his first game back from time off and it seemed like he was just trying too hard to earn all of Messi's respect in 45 mins. Everything he did was just 15% too much and it really chopped things up. Most of the regulars came in around 10 mins into the 2nd half and things started to settle down a little. Messi is so insane, though. Most of the game it's like he's a spectator allowed to wander around the field and not even playing. Eventually, you realize he's been taking account of every minute detail until he realizes where the goals have to come from this time around, and then, like a lightning strike, the game's over and the opposition are moping back toward their locker room trying to figure out what happened -- after doing what they can to get Messi's game worn jersey off of him :D. It's just incredible. I'm angry with myself that I didn't watch more of him in Europe. Nothing was stopping me... It's a shame.

[@michaelpeli2429]

Looks like you pulled one of the youngsters from the acadamy up to the first team. Always good to see Mike in a video.

[@johncastillo8551]

The refs should be allowed to taze anyone who flops. And if there's a questionable one where it's hard to tell if someone flopped, they should do a video review. If there was a flop then chase the player down and taze him. Duration and voltage varying by how blatant the flop was.

[@officeblokedaz]

Great idea 😂👍🏻

[@johncastillo8551]

Thanks!@@officeblokedaz

[@SWalkerTTU]

If they flopped before the taser, they’ll really flop afterward.

[@johncastillo8551]

ref: "Oh you like flopping huh?"@@SWalkerTTU

[@JuzTroublez]

benjamin cremaschi is the young kid. In the last month, 3 games went to penalties and he's taken two 5th penalties and this kid has ICE in his veins for someone only 18 years old. No signs of doubt or nerves.

[@kevingouldrup9265]

You know that U.S. Football is moving up because we are flopping around with world class acting!

[@michaelmcgowen8780]

As mentioned earlier, the U.S. Open Cup is the American equivalent to the FA Cup, and has been played for since 1913.

[@fitzgeraldlansanah5306]

Us open cup is like fa cup or cabrao cup it is tournament with all the Us mls teams usl and usl2

[@MoeDavinci]

Mike to the rescue!

[@jrr5492]

Mike not watching MLS / associated tourneys. Still watching Premier League. 🤔 Doesn't compute. Inject MLS into your veins!

[@officeblokedaz]

Like being a heroin addict and then trying paracetamol I guess 🤷‍♂️

[@jrr5492]

@officeblokedaz exactly. premier league bad for u. mls good. just saying, the GOATs of all sports played in the best leagues 😉

[@2Fly17]

The kid name is Benjamin Cremaschi and he just turned 18. Highly talented & is already being called in for the senior national team.

[@MikeT54]

FC Cincy is right now the best team in MLS and that was their first loss at home all season, they have yet to lose( other than in PK) all year

[@d3eztrickz]

Nice having Mike :) Cheers and thanks for the entertainment fellas. Your hard work is noticed!

[@GodLovesComics]

This definitely looked like the game that would break Miami's streak. Cincy outplayed them most of the match. But it was amazing to see the Messi magic prevail in the end. I also have no idea what all these Cups and tournaments are. Miami just won a trophy and now we're in some other cup.

[@michellegardenier2174]

US Open Cup has been around since 1914 the team that hold the record of most wins is a tie one of those teams is Bethlehem Steel at 5 wins. Any soccer team can participate in this tournament. It’s not as popular as the tennis and golf tournament

[@yesmyninja6850]

miami have been outplayed in 2-3 matches easily tbh

[@dennislopez1272]

Great reaction, lads. My InterMiami boys did it again. Another Cup Finals. Benjamin Cremaschi is an 18 year old, Miami born Argentinian player who came through our academy. He's really playing well right now. Looks like he's going to one of the national teams soon. He hasn’t said whether hes going to the USMNT or Argentina. Our keeper Drake Callender is looking like hes gonna get an invitation as well.

[@derred723]

US Open cup = FA Cup Nations League = Cup teams only from EPL & SPL MLS Cup = EPL but then the top 10 or so teams then enter a knockout comp to determine the winner.

[@SomethingSeemsOff]

I think it would be really entertaining to watch you and Mike kick the soccer ball around and take some shots at a goal. I bet Mike has a good touch! Also you should include Dave so us Americans don't feel so bad. Just an idea!

[@andirandolph8830]

They kinda did that already. Mike’s a natural.

[@SomethingSeemsOff]

@@andirandolph8830 - Really? What channel is it on? I've seen their bball videos but not soccer

[@andirandolph8830]

@@SomethingSeemsOff Office Blokes React: The Blokes Play Football.

[@SomethingSeemsOff]

@@andirandolph8830 - Oh wow you're right! I assumed the whole video was just about American football so I never watched it

[@the3rdbean]

im from the states and it was magical having messi playing with ray hudson as commentator.

[@derred723]

The editing of these unofficial highlights is horrendous. 6:26 the clock is at 40:21 then at 6:27 we go back in time and the clock is at 39:50. WTF? These highlights don't really show the story of the game or good highlights. Use the official ones. These don't show the game well at all.

[@duran9664]

😍I like this substitute Mike dude. He’s more active & analyzes much better. Pls, sack Eden & keep this one. 😍

[@officeblokedaz]

Yellow card offense for you, name spelling is bad.

[@happycrimson]

yea i love caress me too 😭

[@japcar84]

Not sure if they realize there are 3 MLS teams in Canada - Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver. So technically Leagues Cup is Mexico, US, and Canada. A true North American cup.

[@aztronomy7457]

“Caress me” 😂

[@loganleroy8622]

That young lad at the end you mentioned is an 18 y/o American-Argentinian dual national

[@pgpro8691]

This was a terrible highlight. Instead of showing the tons of Cincinnati attacking opportunities, they decided to highlight every fkin foul in the entire game.. I’m a fan of Miami but this game was 1st place in MLS Cincy vs last place Miami.. And it absolutely looked like it.Cincy attacked all night but you get zero of that context from this highlight. It was just meant to be for Miami, a Messi miracle 😂..Miami are very improved but not to that level yet, and looked very worn down. But let’s make a foul highlight video instead.

[@TroySteele17]

MIKE!!!

[@sld1776]

Leonardo Campana is Ecuadorian, but plays like a stereotypical English center forward. He's probably on Big Sam's radar.

[@TheCooopersmith]

Mike is great, we need more of him!

[@JordanJMyers]

Good seeing Mike.

[@solace6700]

these guys tryna win an oscar with these dives

[@bobzyurunkel]

The editing was so bad on this video that it was distracting.

[@ZkL92]

1 pound fiddy!!! lemme grab a carlin and enjoy this one!

[@wckdaintgood]

Nice to see Mike on here

[@LunHaolai]

You guys hardly react and I love it😂😂😂

[@nicksmom7]

I heard they booed Messi the whole game. Welcome to Ohio

[@japcar84]

Yeah his name is Benjamin Caress-me. 15:27 😂😂😂

[@officeblokedaz]

Thought same after I said it. Too long after to make a joke and thought someone would get it 😂😂

[@EricAKATheBelgianGuy]

Two FC Cincinnati players might be reocgnizable: Brandon Vazquez made his debut in 2023, has earned eight caps already this year, and scored four goals, including three in the CONCACAF Gold Cup, including a crucial one in extra time against Canada in the quarterfinals, equalizing the score and allowing the U.S. to go through on penalties. Defender Matt Miazga has 28 caps and one goal for the U.S. team, and was on the championship roster for the 2017 Gold Cup and the 2019-20 CONCACAF Nations League.

[@willmoffett9929]

I'm sure a lot of what's making Messi happy is that he's essentially living in a Spanish city in terms of Miami. Granted it's Caribbean immigrants and not South American, but I'm sure it makes him feel more comfortable.

[@angryroy6277]

Yeah, Cremaschi has really blossomed since Messi came to town.

[@Smorj3]

Same for Robert Taylor

[@redknights2007]

Need a Vlog of the lads going to a City game.

[@Idealdeath8304]

Miikkkeeee!!!!!

[@bruhmoment2106]

ive always thought mls refs call fouls way too much. its something they really should try to fix

[@bruhmoment2106]

how they put the highlights together makes it look worse than it is too

[@robdela3632]

horrible highlights

[@specialopssoldier1]

You guys should react to little league world series..esp the texas vs washington game..yall wont be disappointed