MJWalker45 Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 7 minutes ago, Kevin W. said: Apparently it was due to a homophobic chant, which makes the decision all the more ironic... So the same one Mexico gets in trouble for? Will FIFA only fine them half as much this time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
officeglenn Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Gotta say, that was an encouraging first half for Canada against Belgium. We were on the front foot for most of it, just switched off for a minute near halftime and paid for it. Davies needed more power on his penalty, for sure, but hopefully he won't be daunted to step up and take the next one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digby Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Canada's getting screwed by this ref. I hate to whine about the refereeing but yikes. VAR bailed him out once, I have no idea why it wasn't twice... shame Davies couldn't take advantage. 1 1 Quote Fan Style ShirtsShowcasing fan-made sports apparel by artists and designers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJWalker45 Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 56 minutes ago, officeglenn said: Gotta say, that was an encouraging first half for Canada against Belgium. We were on the front foot for most of it, just switched off for a minute near halftime and paid for it. Davies needed more power on his penalty, for sure, but hopefully he won't be daunted to step up and take the next one. 44 minutes ago, Digby said: Canada's getting screwed by this ref. I hate to whine about the refereeing but yikes. VAR bailed him out once, I have no idea why it wasn't twice... shame Davies couldn't take advantage. I know Lukaku isn't playing, but if he was I think the score would still be 0-0 instead of 1-0. I may have underestimated how good Canada has become. I think the ref stiffed them on added time as well. But a great way to show up for your first game since 1986. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
officeglenn Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 So many good things to take away for Canada ... except the final score. At one point, a stat popped up on screen saying attempts on goal were 21-7 in favour of Canada, which kind of blew me away. Lots of good defending — except the 44th minute — really timely tackles and fights for 50-50 balls. It looks like Canada wasn't intimidated at all, which is a great sign. Hopefully we can take this same effort forward to the games against Morocco and Croatia. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueYankee26 Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 (edited) Man if Ghana scored at the last minute... Edited November 24, 2022 by TrueYankee26 Video added for context 3 Quote trueyankee26.wordpress.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJWalker45 Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 2 minutes ago, TrueYankee26 said: Man if Ghana scored at the last minute... Ronaldo getting that BS penalty, I'm just glad Ghana got 2 back today. That may be what keeps them in the tournament. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 6 minutes ago, TrueYankee26 said: Man if Ghana scored at the last minute... I've never seen anything like that before. Whyyyy did he slide when he stole the ball? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockstar Matt Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 This Serbian keeper is single handedly keeping this game from being an absolute blowout. Props to him. Remarkable Brazil hasn’t scored considering how many chances they’ve gotten. Quote Cowboys - Lakers - LAFC - USMNT - LA Rams - LA Kings - NUFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keshi Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 I hope next match they solve the problem and they will get many goals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJWalker45 Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 Wales needs to beat England and get some help with a USA/Iran draw plus goal differential to get through. Currently Group B is: England - 3 points (1 game, +4 GD) Iran - 3 points (2 games, -2 GD) USA - 1 points (1 game, 0 GD) Wales - 1 points (2 games, -2 GD) USA needs to play for a win, but I'd be happy with a draw since we should be in with a win over Iran even if we lose today. Wales would need to win by at least one more goal than the United States to advance. After that it could come down to total goals scored and I can't see Wales getting the extra goal and I hope I'm proven right. BTW, could Qatar be the first host to not even get a point at the World Cup? The Netherlands await. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrySmalls Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 Congratulations Qatar! You're the first team eliminated from the World Cup! 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJWalker45 Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 14 minutes ago, BrySmalls said: Congratulations Qatar! You're the first team eliminated from the World Cup! GROUP A (After 2 rounds) Netherlands 4 points (+2 GD, 4 goals scored) Ecuador 4 points (+2 GD, 3 goals scored) Senegal 3 points (0 GD, 4 goals scored) Qatar 0 points (-4 GD, 1 goals scored) FINAL GROUP MATCHES Senegal vs Ecuador (Senegal has to win to go through, Ecuador advances with a draw/win, can win the group with a better result than Netherlands or superior GD if both end on 7 points) Netherlands vs Qatar (Netherlands advance with win/draw, win group with superior GD vs Ecuador if both have the same result. Qatar is packing their bags) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJWalker45 Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 No Gio Reyna to start today. They better have a plan to bring him in at some time today! I think a player like him is what you need to take on the English backfield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickp91 Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 ESPN’s World Cup coverage was truly levels better than Fox’s has been 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJWalker45 Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 7 minutes ago, nickp91 said: ESPN’s World Cup coverage was truly levels better than Fox’s has been ESPN hasn't had to avoid pissing off the hosts. At least with Russia there were enough stories to tell about the cities and venues that you can fill in a lot of dead space. When the best stadium was built less than ten years ago and by dubious means, it's not easy to fit that info in when you won't willingly say why that stadium was built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockstar Matt Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 The US played really well today. Had the better of the chances, in my opinion. Was dominant in the midfield at times, which was completely unexpected. Got to beat Iran to advance. We can do this. If this US team shows up against Iran, they’ll beat them. EDIT: England still has never beaten the US in the World Cup. 3 Quote Cowboys - Lakers - LAFC - USMNT - LA Rams - LA Kings - NUFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG_ThenNowForever Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 Just now, Rockstar Matt said: The US played really well today. Had the better of the chances, in my opinion. Was dominant in the midfield at times, which was completely unexpected. Got to beat Iran to advance. We can do this. If this US team shows up against Iran, they’ll beat them. US was the better team today, but a 0-0 result was fine. I'm surprised they weren't allowed that throw-in at the very end, but whatever. Pulisic should have kicked it into the box instead of wide; I guess he was being punished for that. Anyway, riveting game that could have gone either way. The Wales/Iran result is a huge boon to the US and they control their own fate. That's really all you can ask for. 2 Quote 1 hour ago, ShutUpLutz! said: and the drunken doodoobags jumping off the tops of SUV's/vans/RV's onto tables because, oh yeah, they are drunken drug abusing doodoobags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJWalker45 Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 7 hours ago, MJWalker45 said: Wales needs to beat England and get some help with a USA/Iran draw plus goal differential to get through. Currently Group B is: England - 3 points (1 game, +4 GD) Iran - 3 points (2 games, -2 GD) USA - 1 points (1 game, 0 GD) Wales - 1 points (2 games, -2 GD) USA needs to play for a win, but I'd be happy with a draw since we should be in with a win over Iran even if we lose today. Wales would need to win by at least one more goal than the United States to advance. After that it could come down to total goals scored and I can't see Wales getting the extra goal and I hope I'm proven right. BTW, could Qatar be the first host to not even get a point at the World Cup? The Netherlands await. GROUP B England 4 points (+4GD) Iran 3 points (-2 GD) USA 2 points (0 GD) Wales 1 points (-2 GD) England - Win and claim top spot - Tie and advance Iran - Win/Tie and advance w/ England/Wales draw or England loss and they win the group USA Win and Advance -Tie Iran advances (4 points/3 points) USA Win/England loss - USA wins the group (5/4) - England plays Group A Winner (Senegal, Ecuador or Netherlands) USA & England both win - USA gets Group A Winner (Senegal, Ecuador, or Netherlands) - England gets Group A Runner-Up (Senegal, Ecuador, or Netherlands) Wales To Advance - Win and a tie between USA/Iran -Wales would need to win by at least two goals to advance on GD, currently -2 for Wales and -2 for Iran since Iran has more goals scored. 16 minutes ago, Rockstar Matt said: The US played really well today. Had the better of the chances, in my opinion. Was dominant in the midfield at times, which was completely unexpected. Got to beat Iran to advance. We can do this. If this US team shows up against Iran, they’ll beat them. 14 minutes ago, DG_ThenNowForever said: US was the better team today, but a 0-0 result was fine. I'm surprised they weren't allowed that throw-in at the very end, but whatever. Pulisic should have kicked it into the box instead of wide; I guess he was being punished for that. Anyway, riveting game that could have gone either way. The Wales/Iran result is a huge boon to the US and they control their own fate. That's really all you can ask for. Glad to keep that unbeaten streak vs England in the World Cup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digby Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 Great result for the USA, and a hilarious wet fart from England. Unfortunately the morning result kind of screwed the US, Iran is the type of team they struggle to break down and it’s easy to see another scoreless draw happening there. The lack of any real finishing touch may well undermine some otherwise stout and well-rounded performances here. Quote Fan Style ShirtsShowcasing fan-made sports apparel by artists and designers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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