Lew-T Posted November 26, 2022 Report Share Posted November 26, 2022 Mexico were on par with Costa Rica… Dreadful. Thought Argentina were poor again apart from two moments of brilliance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted November 27, 2022 Report Share Posted November 27, 2022 (edited) The strange thing is, Martino himself has a reputation as a manager who likes his pressing game. One of those who has been under Bielsa. Argentina were vulnerable due to the last game and pressure on them due to being one defeat from elimination, while a draw would have put them in serious trouble. Wouldn't you look to exploit that properly?? Especially as he himself is Argentinean, might have an idea of their strengths and weaknesses. Edited November 27, 2022 by Mr Popodopolous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted November 27, 2022 Report Share Posted November 27, 2022 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intercity Posted November 27, 2022 Report Share Posted November 27, 2022 On 26/11/2022 at 00:00, lenred said: Yep. You got it. That’s exactly what I’m saying. Ps how are the WINNERS of the Euros getting on? Len, I'd settle for the winners' track record in major tournaments with the odd non-qualification, wouldn't you? It's perfectly normal.that expectations for this tournament include beating the USA, considering Euro 2020 and WC2018. TBF, before the tournament started, most weren't picking England as favourites (Brazil and France are touted as that). Besides that, I think the manner of the draw against USA is what has irked most, it certainly did for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted November 27, 2022 Report Share Posted November 27, 2022 Japan to beat Costa Rica to pile more pressure on Germany then? Mind you, I can`t see them beating Spain in any case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maltshoveller Posted November 27, 2022 Report Share Posted November 27, 2022 11 hours ago, stephenkibby. said: Agree. Dutch bang average . A lot of world cups have been won by not the best sides. 74,78 Dutch.Brazil 82 were the standout teams and generally most football fans hope to win the tournament. how Italy took Brazil out in 82 remains a mystery to me. Simple really Football is about attacking AND defending That Italian side could do both Brazil could not 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sticks 1969 Posted November 27, 2022 Report Share Posted November 27, 2022 Good read from someone who went 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted November 27, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2022 England v USA has a rival for worst game of the tournament. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted November 27, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2022 How is that not a red card? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2015 Posted November 27, 2022 Report Share Posted November 27, 2022 7 minutes ago, Super said: England v USA has a rival for worst game of the tournament. There are quite a few to be honest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderingred Posted November 27, 2022 Report Share Posted November 27, 2022 (edited) Japan struggling far more to break down Costa Rica than Germany. Funny tournament. Edited November 27, 2022 by Wanderingred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MarcusX Posted November 27, 2022 Report Share Posted November 27, 2022 Missed a lot of the England game as I was at a Xmas meal: had it on an iPad at the table with a few of us watching it but hard to pay proper attention. Poor performance and I’m as surprised as everyone else about some of the selections and subs. There must be more to it that we as fans just don’t hear about, training, attitudes, injuries whatever else. We’re all but qualified though. I thought we’d struggle to get out of the group so I’ll take that. If we somehow get turned over by 4 goals on Tuesday I’ll never watch England again. Should at least be a more open game as wales have to go for it. Would be good to win the group though, particularly as I’m at a wedding next Saturday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted November 27, 2022 Report Share Posted November 27, 2022 Those ******* Germans are gonna get through with 3 points, can see it now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted November 27, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2022 Just now, cidercity1987 said: Those ******* Germans are gonna get through with 3 points, can see it now Says how bad they were the other day watching Japan today. Dreadful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2015 Posted November 27, 2022 Report Share Posted November 27, 2022 1 minute ago, cidercity1987 said: Those ******* Germans are gonna get through with 3 points, can see it now Japan only have themselves to blame by not starting Minamino, Asano and Tomiyasu. Very pragmatic approach from their manager which has cost them. Pragmatism doesn't always work see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheddarReds Posted November 27, 2022 Report Share Posted November 27, 2022 Weird Japan didn't play their strongest team. Giving themselves the best chance of having 6 points on the board before their game vs Spain would make sense to me 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2015 Posted November 27, 2022 Report Share Posted November 27, 2022 Just now, CheddarReds said: Weird Japan didn't play their strongest team. Giving themselves the best chance of having 6 points on the board before their game vs Spain would make sense to me Germans likely to go through now in my opinion, regardless of what happens tonight. They will hammer Costa Rica. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenred Posted November 27, 2022 Report Share Posted November 27, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, intercity said: Len, I'd settle for the winners' track record in major tournaments with the odd non-qualification, wouldn't you? It's perfectly normal.that expectations for this tournament include beating the USA, considering Euro 2020 and WC2018. TBF, before the tournament started, most weren't picking England as favourites (Brazil and France are touted as that). Besides that, I think the manner of the draw against USA is what has irked most, it certainly did for me. I’m done arguing about England this weekend. It’s done my nut in tbh! Edited November 27, 2022 by lenred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenred Posted November 27, 2022 Report Share Posted November 27, 2022 4 minutes ago, 2015 said: Germans likely to go through now in my opinion, regardless of what happens tonight. They will hammer Costa Rica. Yep agree. Massive balls up by Japan. What on earth were they thinking. Just proves that there are zero easy games though - yet again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2015 Posted November 27, 2022 Report Share Posted November 27, 2022 Just now, lenred said: Yep agree. Massive balls up by Japan. What on earth were they thinking. Just proves that there are zero easy games though - yet again. They basically didn't play 4 of their best players for today's game. Shocking decision and has now have those bloody Germans a chance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted November 27, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2022 That piece of goalkeeping is actually worse than I thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketh2nd Posted November 27, 2022 Report Share Posted November 27, 2022 Wow talk about being clinical by Costa Rica they literally attacked once and Japan couldn't break them down. Lots of square passes mainly by the defenders! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenred Posted November 27, 2022 Report Share Posted November 27, 2022 2 minutes ago, 2015 said: They basically didn't play 4 of their best players for today's game. Shocking decision and has now have those bloody Germans a chance Got to hope Spain win tonight and then rest their first team v Japan and they get a draw. Possible but a long shot I reckon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted November 27, 2022 Report Share Posted November 27, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, sticks 1969 said: Good read from someone who went Sorry but it is an oppressive country with little regard for the basic rights of workers and those who are not straight heterosexuals. Very similar to the 1936 Olympics! And plenty of others in this time. Brazil? Russia? No country is totally perfect but most of the democratic nations are not so restrictive. Edited November 27, 2022 by cidered abroad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2015 Posted November 27, 2022 Report Share Posted November 27, 2022 2 minutes ago, cidered abroad said: Sorry but it is an oppressive country with little regard for the basic rights of workers and those who are not straight heterosexuals. Very similar to the 1936 Olympics! Except Qatar are not trying to enforce their views on the rest of the World by using military intimidation and force. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olé Posted November 27, 2022 Report Share Posted November 27, 2022 On reflection it shouldn't be a surprise that Japan go full LJ era City playing at Ashton Gate. A team that depends on attacking transitions and in Japan's case with insanely fast dribblers who exploit the spaces from a turnover to full effect, incapable of breaking down the deepest defensive block at the World Cup and apparently with a confused Plan B. They'll have known going into this that their strengths would be nullified and they adapted badly. Sound familiar? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2015 Posted November 27, 2022 Report Share Posted November 27, 2022 Just now, Olé said: On reflection it shouldn't be a surprise that Japan go full LJ era City playing at Ashton Gate. A team that depends on attacking transitions and in Japan's case with insanely fast dribblers who exploit the spaces from a turnover to full effect, incapable of breaking down the deepest defensive block at the World Cup and apparently with a confused Plan B. They'll have known going into this that their strengths would be nullified and they adapted badly. Sound familiar? Weirdly I thought similar. All the creativity going forward but decided to pass it square across the backline for the majority of the game. No real quality going forward, but they left those who had the quality to unlock Costa Rica on the bench. Reminded me of an LJ team who had no ideas how to unlock a stubborn back line 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted November 27, 2022 Report Share Posted November 27, 2022 So has any team managed to put together 2 consistent and good performances yet? France have won 2 games and scored 6, but they were far from perfect in either match. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted November 27, 2022 Report Share Posted November 27, 2022 5 minutes ago, 2015 said: Except Qatar are not trying to enforce their views on the rest of the World by using military intimidation and force. As state sponsors of terrorism, I'd say they do just that. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qatar_and_state-sponsored_terrorism#:~:text=Qatar has sponsored al-Qaeda's,-Nusra Front%2C since 2013. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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