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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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    I didn't see the game but there were predictions that Morocco could upset. I'll have to watch the penalty shootout.

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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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    Good and brave call by the coach of Portugal. Without Ronaldo's inflated ego and old legs, they have a better chance of winning.

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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 2-0 up. Ronaldo can clean the players boots after the match.

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    Portugal look seriously good. Might have to make them a title chance.

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    Ronaldo is trying to look happy when the goals are scored.

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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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  • MiketheSnowM Offline
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    Cracking 6th goal

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  • Billy TellB Offline
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    Brazil vs France or Portugal. That’s my final pick.

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    Awesome display by Portugal. Awesome

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    There is going to be some tasty QF games.

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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

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    @Billy-Tell said in FIFA World Cup 2022:

    @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.

    Totally agree. I reckon with a couple of hours training 7 days a week I could routinely get the ball in the top square metre of either corner.

    Mind you, golf says hello .....

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