FIFA World Cup 2022
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Neymar going for a scan on his oft fucked ankle.
As I have him as top scorer and Argentina winning my tipping is already looking dicey
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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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US needs to pressure McGuirre. He's a liability.
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How on earth does foden not make the starting line up?!
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US making a good fist of it although England has the potential to be more clinical. Great contest so far.
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USA fully deserved a point in this game.
Back to the England of old.
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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.
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Was that 0-0 because neither country wants James Corden?
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That Ecuador v Netherlands match wasn’t too bad.
Great win by Iran.
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Loving the work of SBS here in Oz.
I can get up of a Saturday morning, pull up their Youtube channel, and watch a 2-minute summary of every game.
England v Iran was goal-goal-goal-goal-goal-goal-goal-goal and then some of the 0-0 have been chance-chance-chance-chance-chance etc.
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McGuire England 's best today.
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@ACT-Crusader the Dutch were disappointing and lacked intensity. Unless they were happy with the draw they won't be going anywhere.
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Perhaps we’re not out of it after all
Boring, boring Engerrrland
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That's is a spectacularly ghastly Aussie change kit, well done.
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@Kiwiwomble said in FIFA World Cup 2022:
cant see it happening, either fifa will fold, apologise, promise to do better or these countries would fold if fifa called their bluff...but...the tiny part of my that loves some anarchy would love to see it
Did you see his 'i feel disabled, I feel like a migrant worker' speech? The most embarrassing, cringey shit I've ever heard
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@Machpants said in FIFA World Cup 2022:
@Kiwiwomble said in FIFA World Cup 2022:
cant see it happening, either fifa will fold, apologise, promise to do better or these countries would fold if fifa called their bluff...but...the tiny part of my that loves some anarchy would love to see it
Did you see his 'i feel disabled, I feel like a migrant worker' speech? The most embarrassing, cringey shit I've ever heard
And he looks like the villain from the Thunderbirds
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I dont want to be the guy bitching about diving, I know I can turn off and not pollute this threat.
But fuck me it's a blight on the game. Football can be such am attractive game, but when an entire match can turn on somebody cheating , it's hard to enjoy.
This Aussie / Tunisia game is only halfway through, and there has been at least 10 incidents of faking injuries (with miraculous recoveries) and diving.
I cant for the life of me understand why authorities don't try harder to stamp it out.
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I'm quite amazed at the lack of finishing in most games.
Tunisia are creating plenty and look dangerous but can't turn it into shots on target so it means little.
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@KiwiMurph said in FIFA World Cup 2022:
I'm quite amazed at the lack of finishing in most games.
Tunisia are creating plenty and look dangerous but can't turn it into shots on target so it means little.
They're well on top in this half
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@voodoo said in FIFA World Cup 2022:
This Aussie / Tunisia game is only halfway through, and there has been at least 10 incidents of faking injuries (with miraculous recoveries) and diving.
I cant for the life of me understand why authorities don't try harder to stamp it outAnyone who jumps back up after faking should immediately get a yellow card.
They were scared of wearing an armband being a yellow, after all.
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@voodoo said in FIFA World Cup 2022:
@KiwiMurph said in FIFA World Cup 2022:
I'm quite amazed at the lack of finishing in most games.
Tunisia are creating plenty and look dangerous but can't turn it into shots on target so it means little.
They're well on top in this half
On top but never looked like scoring.
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Well done Aussie for holding on. Tunisia inaccurate and also tried to play the ref more, so get the fck outta here
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Not a sport I have any claim of understanding, but Australia look like they just can't keep possession
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@voodoo Drove me away from the game too. Obviously there is not enough will to change it or perhaps it is a means to protect the big contracts of Neymar etc. There are also so many groups of countries with some being more cynical and theatrical than others. Try watching the Copa America.
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Not going to lie. I'm finding this tournament bloody boring. Hopefully the last round of group matches and the knock out will be more engaging.
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Well just when you think Denmark are done they score a cracker of a goal. The French defender Hernandez is pretty impressive both as a defender and moving forward. Great game.
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@sparky said in FIFA World Cup 2022:
Not going to lie. I'm finding this tournament bloody boring. Hopeful the last round of group matches and the knock out will be more engaging.
In general the group stage games tend to be more exciting. As the tournament progresses teams become more averse to losing and their play reflects this
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@voodoo said in FIFA World Cup 2022:
I dont want to be the guy bitching about diving, I know I can turn off and not pollute this threat.
But fuck me it's a blight on the game. Football can be such am attractive game, but when an entire match can turn on somebody cheating , it's hard to enjoy.
This Aussie / Tunisia game is only halfway through, and there has been at least 10 incidents of faking injuries (with miraculous recoveries) and diving.
I cant for the life of me understand why authorities don't try harder to stamp it out.
FIFA think it's genius, not something to stamp out
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@Machpants said in FIFA World Cup 2022:
@voodoo said in FIFA World Cup 2022:
I dont want to be the guy bitching about diving, I know I can turn off and not pollute this threat.
But fuck me it's a blight on the game. Football can be such am attractive game, but when an entire match can turn on somebody cheating , it's hard to enjoy.
This Aussie / Tunisia game is only halfway through, and there has been at least 10 incidents of faking injuries (with miraculous recoveries) and diving.
I cant for the life of me understand why authorities don't try harder to stamp it out.
FIFA think it's genius, not something to stamp out
Applauding institutionalised cheating. Figures from FIFA
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@Machpants said in FIFA World Cup 2022:
@voodoo said in FIFA World Cup 2022:
I dont want to be the guy bitching about diving, I know I can turn off and not pollute this threat.
But fuck me it's a blight on the game. Football can be such am attractive game, but when an entire match can turn on somebody cheating , it's hard to enjoy.
This Aussie / Tunisia game is only halfway through, and there has been at least 10 incidents of faking injuries (with miraculous recoveries) and diving.
I cant for the life of me understand why authorities don't try harder to stamp it out.
FIFA think it's genius, not something to stamp out
Good lord
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