Super Posted December 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2022 Just now, Sheltons Army said: How were Croatia ‘Lucky’ Good game plan , great application and bravery on the ball Defended really well and won , fairly and squarely...many ways to prevail Lucky...... One shot on goal. Never tried to win the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maltshoveller Posted December 9, 2022 Report Share Posted December 9, 2022 BBC saying this is a huge shock!!! A team who has now reached the last 3 semi finals beat a team who has reached one semi in 20 years (how did that go for them) So how is that a real shock 1 minute ago, Super said: One shot on goal. Never tried to win the game. That doesnt sound bitter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DolmanGaz Posted December 9, 2022 Report Share Posted December 9, 2022 Just now, Maltshoveller said: BBC saying this is a huge shock!!! A team who has now reached the last 3 semi finals beat a team who has reached one semi in 20 years (how did that go for them) So how is that a real shock you're expecting honest, reasoned commentary from BBC pundits??? why don't they call out Brazil for their diving and play acting 1 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, Maltshoveller said: BBC saying this is a huge shock!!! A team who has now reached the last 3 semi finals beat a team who has reached one semi in 20 years (how did that go for them) So how is that a real shock That doesnt sound bitter I'm only interested in tomorrow. If England play like that and win I couldn't care less. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted December 9, 2022 Report Share Posted December 9, 2022 3 minutes ago, Super said: One shot on goal. Never tried to win the game. Not salty much Of course they tried to win , they went about it in the way that gave them their best chance , and they were excellent ...... And they Won 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1ackbird Posted December 9, 2022 Report Share Posted December 9, 2022 8 minutes ago, BigTone said: Reminds me of Nailsea Pond. If only it was as nice as Blackwell lake Tone.. 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, B1ackbird said: If only it was as nice as Blackwell lake Tone.. Just a cheap man made replica 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pl00peh91 Posted December 9, 2022 Report Share Posted December 9, 2022 9 minutes ago, Super said: One shot on goal. Never tried to win the game. Yeah but they never tried to lose the game either, and credit must surely be given for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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robin_unreliant Posted December 9, 2022 Report Share Posted December 9, 2022 Be fair, Croatia's football was not good to watch. I guess we are back to whether football is supposed to be entertainment or just about the result. Watching a side stop the opposition by playing keep ball and having no shots on target doesn't exactly sell the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted December 9, 2022 Report Share Posted December 9, 2022 (edited) The thing that irritates me about Brazil I reckon, some of it isn't even their fault. Not so much Brazil themselves as their lackey pundits, media types- casual fans who like a reflex reaction swoon over them. Yeah they can play beautiful football but can mix it too. 20 fouls today! Their style has become a bit more pragmatic this century, bit more European perhaps. Edited December 9, 2022 by Mr Popodopolous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted December 9, 2022 Report Share Posted December 9, 2022 Downsy is on Westcountry TV currently talking about his experiences in Qatar doing pitchside DJing. Came across very well as it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City_USA Posted December 9, 2022 Report Share Posted December 9, 2022 8 minutes ago, Sheltons Army said: Not salty much Of course they tried to win , they went about it in the way that gave them their best chance , and they were excellent ...... And they Won Perfectly executed game plan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-S-M Seagull Posted December 9, 2022 Report Share Posted December 9, 2022 (edited) 13 minutes ago, DolmanGaz said: you're expecting honest, reasoned commentary from BBC pundits??? why don't they call out Brazil for their diving and play acting The superlatives they used for Brazil throughout the tournament was embarrassing. I often wondered if they were watching the same Brazil as me. Brazil were bang average this tournament. I think people give them praise based on what they used to be, and not what they are now. They described Neymars goal as a special goal, it really wasn't. He just rounded the keeper. Prior to that he did the square root of f all for the entire game. Not saying he's overhyped but he just doesn't deliver in the big games. Edited December 9, 2022 by W-S-M Seagull 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Numero Uno Posted December 9, 2022 Report Share Posted December 9, 2022 2 minutes ago, robin_unreliant said: Be fair, Croatia's football was not good to watch. I guess we are back to whether football is supposed to be entertainment or just about the result. Watching a side stop the opposition by playing keep ball and having no shots on target doesn't exactly sell the game. In normal circumstances I might agree but given the team on the receiving end are massively overrated and fawned over by pundits because they are called Brazil and given some of their antics at this tournament I think I might just let it slide on this occasion……… Croatia are serial achievers in tournaments whereas Brazil are cultivating a reputation of being serial bottlers. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted December 9, 2022 Report Share Posted December 9, 2022 3 minutes ago, W-S-M Seagull said: The superlatives they used for Brazil throughout the tournament was embarrassing. I often wondered if they were watching the same Brazil as me. Brazil were bang average this tournament. I think people give them praise based on what they used to be, and not what they are now. They described Neymars goal as a special goal, it really wasn't. He just rounded the keeper. Prior to that he did the square root of f all for the entire game. Not saying he's overhyped but he just doesn't deliver in the big games. It was , it really was 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted December 9, 2022 Report Share Posted December 9, 2022 (edited) I was delighted to see Brazil lose. That one more big fish out of the WC and that has to be good for England. Next up Argentina and hopefully the Dutch can turn them over One thing that surprised me tho was Brazil not getting Neymar to take a spot kick. Instead they used the two most inexperienced who both missed. Oh well………… Edited December 9, 2022 by Robbored 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted December 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2022 14 minutes ago, Sheltons Army said: Not salty much Of course they tried to win , they went about it in the way that gave them their best chance , and they were excellent ...... And they Won They only attacked when they needed a goal. Fair play then won all that matters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrs Court Red Posted December 9, 2022 Report Share Posted December 9, 2022 4 minutes ago, W-S-M Seagull said: The superlatives they used for Brazil throughout the tournament was embarrassing. I often wondered if they were watching the same Brazil as me. Brazil were bang average this tournament. I think people give them praise based on what they used to be, and not what they are now. They described Neymars goal as a special goal, it really wasn't. He just rounded the keeper. Prior to that he did the square root of f all for the entire game. Not saying he's overhyped but he just doesn't deliver in the big games. It was a well worked goal, and he showed great composure with rounding the keeper and finishing - Wouldnt necessarily call it special either. Problem is, he’s a global superstar so anything the guy does is hyped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted December 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2022 8 minutes ago, robin_unreliant said: Be fair, Croatia's football was not good to watch. I guess we are back to whether football is supposed to be entertainment or just about the result. Watching a side stop the opposition by playing keep ball and having no shots on target doesn't exactly sell the game. Agreed they are dire to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted December 9, 2022 Report Share Posted December 9, 2022 25 minutes ago, Bris Red said: You have to admire Croatia’s footballing pedigree, for a country of just under 4 million they punch above their weight time and time again at international level. Fair play to them , a beautiful country aswell That can’t be right,knowing loads of Welsh mates they swear they can’t compete with a country of just under 4 million against the bigger nations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecko Posted December 9, 2022 Report Share Posted December 9, 2022 Modric is the best CM of the last 15 years. Unreal player 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted December 9, 2022 Report Share Posted December 9, 2022 Up The City! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!james Posted December 9, 2022 Report Share Posted December 9, 2022 Croatia have only even been in the lead for 46 minutes (v Canada) in this tournament & they’re in the semi-finals! Mad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted December 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2022 Just now, Ecko said: Modric is the best CM of the last 15 years. Unreal player Not better than Xavi and Iniesta at their best. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted December 9, 2022 Report Share Posted December 9, 2022 2 minutes ago, Robbored said: I was delighted to see Brazil lose. That one more big fish out of the WC and that has to be good for England. Next up Argentina and hopefully the Dutch can turn them over One thing that surprised me tho was Brazil not getting Neymar to take a spot kick. Instead they used the two most inexperienced who both missed. Oh well………… Bit like your ‘the pitch deteriorated’ Yes that Marquinhos is inexperienced Other than 300 career appearances at Club level including 250 at PSG Ohhhh and the 75 International caps .... Yep ......inexperienced ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted December 9, 2022 Report Share Posted December 9, 2022 4 minutes ago, Super said: Agreed they are dire to watch. A price worth paying to avoid listening to Brazil being over hyped though….. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted December 9, 2022 Report Share Posted December 9, 2022 13 minutes ago, robin_unreliant said: Be fair, Croatia's football was not good to watch. I guess we are back to whether football is supposed to be entertainment or just about the result. Watching a side stop the opposition by playing keep ball and having no shots on target doesn't exactly sell the game. But there’s no right or wrong way to play the game. South Korea tried going toe to toe with them & the game was over after half a hour. You have to play to your strengths . 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted December 9, 2022 Report Share Posted December 9, 2022 2 minutes ago, Super said: Not better than Xavi and Iniesta at their best. The most underrated players in history,allowed Messi to do what he did,since those retired he hasn’t been the same 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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