World Cup 2022

[dennyjones]

4 minutes ago, Abu3baid said:

I don’t see how Australia makes it out of this group.  I had France and Denmark and I’m sticking to it.

Nice set of games today

My choices too.    I agree with the games today, nice

[boogielicious]

20 minutes ago, Abu3baid said:

I don’t see how Australia makes it out of this group.

They leave on a plane.

[Abu3baid]

It’s on

First game Morroco - Croatia 0 - 0

It was suppose to be a Croatian win, so ending in a tie is a huge disappointment for them for sure.  

Germany - Japan is on now and I have Germany winning, although it seems nothing is a given this WC so far.

[dennyjones]

Japan in a stunning win over Germany!

[Abu3baid]

57 minutes ago, dennyjones said:

Japan in a stunning win over Germany!

Not sure anyone expected that one!!

2 - 1 Japan over Germany

Spain is making quick work of Costa Rica and looking damn good doing it too.  4 - 0 at this point!

Canada should have it’s hands full against Belgium who are a power house.

[dennyjones]

Spain looked awesome.   Looking forward to Spain and Brazil in the Semifinals!

[Abu3baid]

27 minutes ago, dennyjones said:

Spain looked awesome.   Looking forward to Spain and Brazil in the Semifinals!

lol we still need to see if Brazil plays more like Brazil or they pull an Argentina / Germany style fumble 

[Abu3baid]

Some good games 

Canada played really well if it were for one amazing play by Belgium to secure the only score of the game.  0 - 1

 

[Abu3baid]

Some great games yesterday which concluded the first round of games for all countries.  To recap.

POR - GHA 3 - 2

Game of the day imo with no goals in the first half and then a 5 goal explosion in the second.

BRA - SRB 2 - 1

It was close for most of the game but Serbia couldn’t hold Brazil down towards the end.  It also had the goal of the tournament, just amazing.

Game of the day today should be England - USA can’t wait to see how it goes, with England being the favorites in it, but let’s hope for an upset.

[Abu3baid]

Iran - Whales 2 - 0

This pretty much ends Whales chances of making it to the 2nd round.

Also, must share this.

 

[Vinsk]

4 hours ago, Abu3baid said:

It also had the goal of the tournament, just amazing.

An absolute beauty of a goal! I’m not sure why USA can’t watch tapes and learn that 1-2 touches inside the 18 are a must. They also can’t comprehend that shooting outside the 18 is in fact allowed.
 

With their power and the quality of the ball ( I got to juggle one at a World Cup store in Disney Springs) it’s a huge threat to take those open shots. Instead they piddle around with the ball hoping to get a tap in. It’s maddening to watch. 

[Abu3baid]

Qatar - Senegal 1 - 3

Qatar will pretty much find themselves out of this WC.

Netherlends - Ecuador should be a good match, but I’m still more interested in US - England.

1 hour ago, Vinsk said:

Instead they piddle around with the ball hoping to get a tap in.

They should take more shots outside the 18’ but no one is really doing it right now, I think Iran has only goal from outside.  But doesn’t mean they shouldn’t try, if there is a threat it will open it up more inside as ol defenders will actually try and cover.

It makes you think though that either England is that good they beat Iran that beat Whales that tied the US?  In theory US will get pummeled, but I’m hoping for an upset.

[mcanadiens]

1 hour ago, Abu3baid said:

In theory US will get pummeled, but I’m hoping for an upset.

Can't say I've watched much of this at all. 

Would it not be the strategy of the U.S. to back up the bus, as they say and play for the draw or perhaps a lucky breakaway?

A "pummeling" might not be likely in such a situation. 

[Vinsk]

1 hour ago, mcanadiens said:

Would it not be the strategy of the U.S. to back up the bus, as they say and play for the draw or perhaps a lucky breakaway?

Pretty much how they’ve always played, which is why we’re never a factor in the WC. Brazil….offense and more offense. US makes a goal and all of a sudden all players convert to being fullbacks. Zero aggressiveness offensively. Doesn’t work. 

[Abu3baid]

6 minutes ago, Vinsk said:

Pretty much how they’ve always played, which is why we’re never a factor in the WC. Brazil….offense and more offense. US makes a goal and all of a sudden all players convert to being fullbacks. Zero aggressiveness offensively. Doesn’t work. 

Ditto

It might work for 1 game but overall it’s a failing strategy at all levels of the sport.

Can only defend for so long before your asked to score.

[mcanadiens]

13 minutes ago, Vinsk said:

Pretty much how they’ve always played, which is why we’re never a factor in the WC. Brazil….offense and more offense. US makes a goal and all of a sudden all players convert to being fullbacks. Zero aggressiveness offensively. Doesn’t work. 

Fair enough, but probably not the recipe for a "pummeling". 

[mcanadiens]

Ha. No goals yet.

Park That Bus.

[Abu3baid]

Great Half 

They are definitely playing much better than they did against Whales so far.  It would go a long way for them if they can pull this one off.