FIFA World Cup 2022
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@KiwiPie said in FIFA World Cup 2022:
This Dutch team is noticeably lacking in flair and pretty pragmatic based around a back 5 with van Dijk at the centre of it. Expect them to sit back and let the Argies have the ball and look to hit them on the break down the flanks.
England v France is a fascinating match-up and it's really hard to know how it will go - much depends on whether Southgate goes toe to toe and picks a 4-3-3 or he reverts back to cautious and 5 at the back to try to stifle the threat on the French flanks.
Brazil should cruise past Croatia - should as I would expect Croatia to sit deep, soak up pressure and look to score from a set piece.
For tomorrow's games, Morocco are well fancied to upset Spain and have the game to do it. Portugal always seem to be less than the sum of their parts and the Swiss are pretty canny. It screams extra time.
Spain v Portugal QF for me
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@MiketheSnow said in FIFA World Cup 2022:
@KiwiPie said in FIFA World Cup 2022:
This Dutch team is noticeably lacking in flair and pretty pragmatic based around a back 5 with van Dijk at the centre of it. Expect them to sit back and let the Argies have the ball and look to hit them on the break down the flanks.
England v France is a fascinating match-up and it's really hard to know how it will go - much depends on whether Southgate goes toe to toe and picks a 4-3-3 or he reverts back to cautious and 5 at the back to try to stifle the threat on the French flanks.
Brazil should cruise past Croatia - should as I would expect Croatia to sit deep, soak up pressure and look to score from a set piece.
For tomorrow's games, Morocco are well fancied to upset Spain and have the game to do it. Portugal always seem to be less than the sum of their parts and the Swiss are pretty canny. It screams extra time.
Spain v Portugal QF for me
That didn't age well
Well done Morocco
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If Switzerland can win we will have Morocco to make semi finals.
What an amazing display by Morocco.
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With Bono as keeper Morocco had the edge.
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@Bovidae said in FIFA World Cup 2022:
I didn't see the game but there were predictions that Morocco could upset. I'll have to watch the penalty shootout.
Morocco missed some absolutely golden opportunities in extra time then Spain hit the post with time up.
But I can never understand how such well paid players can be so average at penalties.
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This isn’t going to extra time
What a goal
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@****************** ******************broughie said in FIFA World Cup 2022:
Good and brave call by the coach of Portugal. Without Ronaldo's inflated ego and old legs, they have a better chance of winning.
Ronaldo needs the nickname the Aussie Cricket Team used to give Kevin Pietersen: FIGJAM
F### I'm Good, Just Ask Me.
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@broughie said in FIFA World Cup 2022:
Good and brave call by the coach of Portugal. Without Ronaldo's inflated ego and old legs, they have a better chance of winning.
I would just cut him from the team. You can only tolerate an ego if the player is indispensable which is no longer the case
Schär is having a mare on defence.
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This will require a comeback of vs FRA euros proportions. Portugal look way better.
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Portugal look seriously good. Might have to make them a title chance.
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@Bovidae said in FIFA World Cup 2022:
Ronaldo is trying to look happy when the goals are scored.
Don’t write his obituary just yet
When the tough challenges come he’ll be there
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Cracking 6th goal
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Brazil vs France or Portugal. That’s my final pick.
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@MajorRage said in FIFA World Cup 2022:
Awesome display by Portugal. Awesome
I don't think the Portuguese coach will be changing a lot regarding selections
