FrFan Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Fergasun said: I heard the worst analysis of Argentina-Netherlands... "Argentina deserved to win because they were better for most of the match." Ridiculus .. Sounds like a great crowd of support for Morocco.... I fear Mafifa is going to handle the WC to Messi Wish to be proven wrong. Edited December 10, 2022 by FrFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corcaigh Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 Just announced … England’s formation for today’s game. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fergasun Posted December 10, 2022 Author Share Posted December 10, 2022 Everyone was also complaining about the ref, but I would like to know what he should do about such a crazy emotional game. "The ref lost control"... both teams were trying to win hard. From a card perspective I think the US analysts did a poor job... why did they all act like Messi should have gotten a yellow for a hand-ball? How does a ref "control" the emotions... and those emotions made the match much better. From a foul perspective... re the ref. Argentina was upset for so much extra time, but they were lucky Paredes didn't get a double yellow for his kicking the ball into the bench stunt. They also timewasted so much and so well that extra time was justified. Maybe the free kick that tied it? It was a clear push in the back. I know the Dutch were upset with being called for so many fouls. I re-watched from the 2nd half on and I agree with the Dutch there were many whistles in the Argentina end that were head scratching and they were called every time they breathed on a blue and white shirt. 2 or 3 times they had an attack stopped for a phantom foul. At the same time, they didn't have much possession under duress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrFan Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 9 minutes ago, Fergasun said: How does a ref "control" the emotions... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long n Left Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 (edited) Outside of the majority of the Argentine team being a bunch of dickheads, that Spanish referee was, and is, a clown. I’ve seen him do a number of high level matches, and every time I think, he believes he is the most important part of this match, and he has no consistency in his calls. The fact that Parades was not sent off is mind boggling. Especially with VAR. Belting a ball as hard as you can into the opponents bench from 10 meters away, and after the whistle has blown, is a straight red card 100%. The fact that it occurred directly after a late, hard yellow card foul makes it even more mind boggling that he doesn’t get a second yellow straight away. I was disappointed in the Dutch’s play, and even more so by Van Gaal’s tactics, and the squad he chose to bring. Daley Blind, who I may be able to beat in a foot race started and played most of every game. He gets beat for the opener. Malacia doesn’t get one minute, though he has pace to burn, and has been a starting FB for Man U for most of this season. Left out young stars like Gravenberch, Malen, and Brobbey for old, slow veterans. I’ve always loved the Dutch flair in their footballing, and to play a defensive, counter attacking style is antithetical to to Total Football, and the way the Dutch have played since Cruyff. Sad to see the Oranje go out in the manner they did, especially to those S American ****bags. 20 minutes ago, Corcaigh said: Just announced … England’s formation for today’s game. Won’t help. Mbappe runs around em all and nets a brace anyway! Edited December 10, 2022 by Long n Left 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fergasun Posted December 10, 2022 Author Share Posted December 10, 2022 @FrFan Did you intentionally post a photo with Edgar Davids in the background? ie... the guy standing next to van Gaal when Messi came over post game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrFan Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Fergasun said: @FrFan Did you intentionally post a photo with Edgar Davids in the background? ie... the guy standing next to van Gaal when Messi came over post game? No I didn't, just picking up one of my favorite refs picture Edit : oh ! oh ! Morocco up, you might see an interesting second half Edited December 10, 2022 by FrFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fergasun Posted December 10, 2022 Author Share Posted December 10, 2022 Portugal with multiple dives.... although there was some contact with Hakimi... It's not a soccer game until someone goes up 1-0! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrFan Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 (edited) Roids rage Lionel ? (Bobo = dumbass) Edited December 11, 2022 by FrFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhead36 Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 Gotta see Ronaldo in the 2nd half right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fergasun Posted December 10, 2022 Author Share Posted December 10, 2022 They will send him out to dive for a penalty kick. But yes, he will be on in the 65th or 70th I would expect. Surprised they don't have Concelo on.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fergasun Posted December 10, 2022 Author Share Posted December 10, 2022 Ronaldo and Concelo on around the 50th minute... Portugal will be open for a counter... they can't hold back pressure for 40 minites.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fergasun Posted December 10, 2022 Author Share Posted December 10, 2022 It seems insane Morocco seems content to be back and defend without a key CB for the rest of the 2nd half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdcskins Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 Damn I wanted to bet on Morocco to advance but didn't pull the trigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrFan Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Fergasun said: It seems insane Morocco seems content to be back and defend without a key CB for the rest of the 2nd half. You mean this ? or that ? Edited December 10, 2022 by FrFan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fergasun Posted December 10, 2022 Author Share Posted December 10, 2022 Portugal with the opposite of the Netherlands... dinked around with it way too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forehead Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 1 hour ago, Long n Left said: Outside of the majority of the Argentine team being a bunch of dickheads... Yeah, after watching the highlights, Argentina is now dead last in my rooting order. Screw them, Messi can retire without this box being checked off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Corcaigh Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 Ronaldo is already on his way to the airport on his own. He’s done so much damage to his legacy in the past month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fergasun Posted December 10, 2022 Author Share Posted December 10, 2022 ... Shocking result! Portugal put up such a weak offense at the end, but they had their chances. The save around 80' was amazing... Bruno Fer had a shot whistle over (plus his 1H try). Ronaldo had a shot I think they needed to put the ball in the box more.... Historic moment for the first team to make the Semis from Africa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 Portugal had a lot of good looks, they just missed them all. Hard to win when you blow all your chances. Also that red card, was BS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corcaigh Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 1 minute ago, Forehead said: Yeah, after watching the highlights, Argentina is now dead last in my rooting order. Screw them, Messi can retire without this box being checked off. Football has always had a level of ****housery and cheating, and Argentina are among the worst. Football could learn a lot from other sports in having zero tolerance for the bull****. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdcskins Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 Can Morocco win it all? That would probably be the largest upset in the history of international sports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fergasun Posted December 10, 2022 Author Share Posted December 10, 2022 1 minute ago, Forehead said: Yeah, after watching the highlights, Argentina is now dead last in my rooting order. Screw them, Messi can retire without this box being checked off. What a silly take. Dutch trash talked the whole time as well... did you not see the overhead videos off the field. It was an emotional, passionate game for them all. I think van Gaal made some comments about Netherlands winning in penalties. I hope you never watch CONMEBOL football.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forehead Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 Just now, abdcskins said: Can Morocco win it all? That would probably be the largest upset in the history of international sports. Don't you take away the Miracle on Ice from us! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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