downendcity Posted December 9, 2022 Report Share Posted December 9, 2022 (edited) Croatia looking increasingly good, and especially when the break at pace down the right. Brazil struggling to get the ball and get a foothold in the game. Will Brazil doing so little I'm wondering what the pundits will find to be talk about at half time. Edited December 9, 2022 by downendcity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted December 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2022 1 minute ago, downendcity said: Croatia looking increasingly good, and especially when the break at pace down the right. Brazil struggling to get the ball and get a foothold in the game. Will Brazil doing so little I'm wondering what the pundits will find to be talki about at half time. Croatia playing well but not looking like scoring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted December 9, 2022 Report Share Posted December 9, 2022 18 minutes ago, Bobby Bollax said: This is not a Brazilian side full of world class players. Let’s see how they perform against a good Croatian side They need to do a lot more than they have for the first 40 minutes then. They are struggling to cope with the physicality of the Croatia team, the question is whether they can maintain the physical effort for 90 minutes and maintain concentration throughout, as one lapse against Brazil can be costly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talk Of The Town Posted December 9, 2022 Report Share Posted December 9, 2022 2 minutes ago, downendcity said: They need to do a lot more than they have for the first 40 minutes then. They are struggling to cope with the physicality of the Croatia team, the question is whether they can maintain the physical effort for 90 minutes and maintain concentration throughout, as one lapse against Brazil can be costly. It’s a shame Croatia are lacking quality players in forward areas. The way they move the ball around is a joy. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketh2nd Posted December 9, 2022 Report Share Posted December 9, 2022 3 hours ago, DolmanGaz said: I fancy Netherlands to edge past Argentina in a high scoring classic, but think Brazil will have too much for Croatia. Not fussed who gets through today, just looking forward to, hopefully, two good games. Hoping Croatia can at least give Brazil a game!! Just need to try and get my work for the week done by 3!! Yep i fancy the Netherlands , scored some great team goals last game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted December 9, 2022 Report Share Posted December 9, 2022 3 hours ago, 2015 said: It really wouldn't surprise me if Croatia pushed Brazil the whole way. The Croats have shown since becoming an independent Nation that they can compete with anyone and shouldn't be underestimated. If Brazil are over confident then that could come back to bite them Croats or Croatians? That is the question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted December 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2022 How have Brazil not scored. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DolmanGaz Posted December 9, 2022 Report Share Posted December 9, 2022 i underestimated Croatia, more fool me, but their keeper is playing a blinder too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted December 9, 2022 Report Share Posted December 9, 2022 (edited) 46 minutes ago, Bobby Bollax said: It’s a shame Croatia are lacking quality players in forward areas. The way they move the ball around is a joy. 2 minutes ago, DolmanGaz said: i underestimated Croatia, more fool me, but their keeper is playing a blinder too! Great midfield always gives a chance. Post Mandzukic they lack a focal point up front IMO. They've never fully replaced him. Small nation though, who through injury or retirement have since last WC been without Subasic, Vrsaljko, Vida, Corluka, Rakitic, Mandzukic- 4 or 5 starters and the remainder reserves. Edited December 9, 2022 by Mr Popodopolous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DolmanGaz Posted December 9, 2022 Report Share Posted December 9, 2022 also, did I miss the FIFA directive that encourages play acting and diving, and if the ref spots it, you are no longer at risk of a booking? terrible dive then, ref did well to spot it and wave play on, but why no booking? making me shout at the telly!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DolmanGaz Posted December 9, 2022 Report Share Posted December 9, 2022 getting fed up of the S American diving and play acting now. am 100% Croatia now!! still not a single shot on target though, pens or nothing if they're getting through!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted December 9, 2022 Report Share Posted December 9, 2022 There's only one team trying to win this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted December 9, 2022 Report Share Posted December 9, 2022 So impressed with Croatia, and Modric is incredible. 37 years old and still a baller. Up there with Xavi and Iniesta for sure. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsince1994 Posted December 9, 2022 Report Share Posted December 9, 2022 9 minutes ago, DolmanGaz said: also, did I miss the FIFA directive that encourages play acting and diving, and if the ref spots it, you are no longer at risk of a booking? terrible dive then, ref did well to spot it and wave play on, but why no booking? making me shout at the telly!!! Right!? Ref has done well not to fall for the diving but where are the cards? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City_USA Posted December 9, 2022 Report Share Posted December 9, 2022 1 minute ago, redsince1994 said: Right!? Ref has done well not to fall for the diving but where are the cards? Agreed. As long as he keeps the cards in his pocket they will continue with their antics. Such a shame when they have so much talent. Tarnishes it for me TBH 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted December 9, 2022 Report Share Posted December 9, 2022 Cameraman: fit girl, fit girl, fit girl, fat Ronaldo. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City_USA Posted December 9, 2022 Report Share Posted December 9, 2022 I'd love to see Modric come up with an extra time winner and lead the team in an impromptu Samba. Best player on the pitch IMO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DolmanGaz Posted December 9, 2022 Report Share Posted December 9, 2022 2 minutes ago, City_USA said: Agreed. As long as he keeps the cards in his pocket they will continue with their antics. Such a shame when they have so much talent. Tarnishes it for me TBH I've seen it at several games, they spot it and ignore it. Must be a directive or FIFA decision as not seen a single instance when somebody is booked for it, and seen LOTS of games where ref's have spotted it and waved play on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted December 9, 2022 Report Share Posted December 9, 2022 Once again Nyemar fails to impress, there are now 4 players on the pitch who seem to have used the same hair bleach , so now he doesn't stand out at all. I am sure I posted this during the last WC, but all I can think is that he must have some incredible games when I am not watching, to get the reputation he has. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted December 9, 2022 Report Share Posted December 9, 2022 Are Croatia finally tired yet? 5 minutes ago, Northern Red said: Cameraman: fit girl, fit girl, fit girl, fat Ronaldo. Win the crowd and you will win your freedom. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted December 9, 2022 Report Share Posted December 9, 2022 1 minute ago, Port Said Red said: Once again Nyemar fails to impress, there are now 4 players on the pitch who seem to have used the same hair bleach , so now he doesn't stand out at all. I am sure I posted this during the last WC, but all I can think is that he must have some incredible games when I am not watching, to get the reputation he has. I think he's shite 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted December 9, 2022 Report Share Posted December 9, 2022 1 minute ago, Port Said Red said: Once again Nyemar fails to impress, there are now 4 players on the pitch who seem to have used the same hair bleach , so now he doesn't stand out at all. I am sure I posted this during the last WC, but all I can think is that he must have some incredible games when I am not watching, to get the reputation he has. Not as bad as when the whole Romanian squad bleached their hair (94 ?) Lets say it didn’t suit the Eastern European look 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketh2nd Posted December 9, 2022 Report Share Posted December 9, 2022 Crotia are so good at playing within themselves shame they have no attacking flare players . I find it strange that the Brazilian coach hasn't changed shape bringing fabinho or Guimraes alongside Casemiro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted December 9, 2022 Report Share Posted December 9, 2022 If they're going to fall over make it worth it. The refs seen so many now he doesn't even look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter1450 Posted December 9, 2022 Report Share Posted December 9, 2022 If it goes to Penalties they should get Renaldo down from the stand, nothing’s getting past him…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter1450 Posted December 9, 2022 Report Share Posted December 9, 2022 (edited) Really like Antony to get a slap, and I don’t condone violence Edited December 9, 2022 by Peter1450 Spelling 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedorDead BCFC Posted December 9, 2022 Report Share Posted December 9, 2022 Good goal that was Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted December 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2022 Incredible goal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted December 9, 2022 Report Share Posted December 9, 2022 OK. That was a bit good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted December 9, 2022 Report Share Posted December 9, 2022 He's turned up now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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