FIFA World Cup 2022
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that early game was alright for about half an hour when it looked like Cameroon would score off one of their many breaks
But the 2nd half was a bore. The Swiss took the lead, and then never looked like losing.
Over night the 4th 0-0 draw already. Portugal win 3-2 with everything happening in like 15 minutes. Brazil win.
A lot of dreary football, with teams very organised but not overly intent on breaking formation to get forward.
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@Bovidae said in FIFA World Cup 2022 (men):
Serbia are hanging in there against Brazil.
Milinković-Savić, the Serbian keeper, who is very good was getting a work out. Did pretty well given how many chances the Serbian midfielders and defenders were giving Brazil.
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@ACT-Crusader said in FIFA World Cup 2022 (men):
@Bovidae said in FIFA World Cup 2022 (men):
Serbia are hanging in there against Brazil.
Milinković-Savić, the Serbian keeper, who is very good was getting a work out. Did pretty well given how many chances the Serbian midfielders and defenders were giving Brazil.
More one-way traffic in the 2nd half but he did make some good saves, and could do nothing about the goals. Neymar's injury would have been the only concern for Brazil. I thought that Casemiro was the best player on the field and controlled the midfield.
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That second goal for the Brazilians was pretty good. A question to those that follow soccer. Have they thought about cracking down on those head high scissor kicks? How would the refs have reacted if the Brazilian collected the defender's head?
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@Bovidae interesting 2 half. In the first the Serbs were organized. Not sure why things changed in the second. I know the Brazilians discovered the outside shot that had to be respected. Maybe some fatigue but there was a turning point and it was all Brazil from then on. Perhaps just the constant pressure became insurmountable.
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@Bovidae said in FIFA World Cup 2022 (men):
@ACT-Crusader said in FIFA World Cup 2022 (men):
@Bovidae said in FIFA World Cup 2022 (men):
Serbia are hanging in there against Brazil.
Milinković-Savić, the Serbian keeper, who is very good was getting a work out. Did pretty well given how many chances the Serbian midfielders and defenders were giving Brazil.
More one-way traffic in the 2nd half but he did make some good saves, and could do nothing about the goals. Neymar's injury would have been the only concern for Brazil. I thought that Casemiro was the best player on the field and controlled the midfield
Neymar's injury may be a blessing in disguise. Sometimes in his self absorption he slows down the pace of the game. But he is magical at times. He turned that ankle pretty good but they can win through there first round without him.
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@Billy-Tell said in FIFA World Cup 2022:
Was it costs rica that denied nz a place? That’ll learn them.
Watching them get thumped kinda made me feel relieved it wasn't us who qualified.
Funny thing, the incompetent numpty ref who got CR through was actually the same ref for their pantsing by the Spanish.
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@mariner4life said in FIFA World Cup 2022:
Croatia v Morocco was fucking boring. No intent to attack at all.
Some old squads are battling too. Belgium and Argentina look ponderous. Germany are looking shit for the 2nd straight tournament.
Based on what i have seen so far, France look a level above. They are not only skillful, they are big and fast and skillful (tempered by their opposition being a bit shit). England v France in the quarters (should it pan out that way) will be awesome.
France may be the only thing that could potentially stop themselves. I think actually the harder the opposition they get, the more likely they are to win. They've looked vulnerable at times through complacency since 2018 - see, in particular, the last Euros, which they should have walked.
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@broughie said in FIFA World Cup 2022:
Neymar's injury may be a blessing in disguise. Sometimes in his self absorption he slows down the pace of the game. But he is magical at times.
Brazil won the Copa América in 2019 without Neymar, and they have the depth in the squad to replace him. His role is different now as the no.10, not the main striker.
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Hopefully that was a good watch for the neutrals
Thoroughly deserved win for Iran
You always have to applaud endeavour, and going for it
They didn't stop attacking
Two great goals, could have been 5
If US get hammered by England, that last match could be a belter
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@Bovidae said in FIFA World Cup 2022:
@broughie said in FIFA World Cup 2022:
Neymar's injury may be a blessing in disguise. Sometimes in his self absorption he slows down the pace of the game. But he is magical at times.
Brazil won the Copa América in 2019 without Neymar, and they have the depth in the squad to replace him. His role is different now as the no.10, not the main striker.
I only watched the highlights. But Brazil are very easy on the eye, the panache seemed to be back
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@MiketheSnow said in FIFA World Cup 2022:
Hopefully that was a good watch for the neutrals
Thoroughly deserved win for Iran
You always have to applaud endeavour, and going for it
They didn't stop attacking
Two great goals, could have been 5
If US get hammered by England, that last match could be a belter
The brain fart by the Welsh keeper tipped the balance in the end, but Iran were already the more positive side
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How on earth does foden not make the starting line up?!
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@Bovidae said in FIFA World Cup 2022:
USA fully deserved a point in this game.
Back to the England of old.
I think they were the better team on the day. We won the midfield battle. Just poor service into of the box, corners were not taken advantage of and tended to delay on attack. Just have to beat Iran now or go home.
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@broughie said in FIFA World Cup 2022:
I think they were the better team on the day. We won the midfield battle. Just poor service into of the box, corners were not taken advantage of and tended to delay on attack.
The USA certainly had the best opportunities, like Pulisic's shot.
Just have to beat Iran now or go home.
This clash will be bigger than the game itself.
