@canefan said in FIFA World Cup:
Not a great angle. I thought the guy in the middle put the goalscorer onside. Need a slide rule shot to see
They have those, didn't show it
@MiketheSnow said in FIFA World Cup:
@canefan said in FIFA World Cup:
Not a great angle. I thought the guy in the middle put the goalscorer onside. Need a slide rule shot to see
They have those, didn't show it
See my edit above re-the second goal. The vision is much more basic than EPL style VAR. Which I think is overdone. It was close enough that I don't think we should feel ripped off
If we can plug the holes at the back, I hope we continue to try and attack Egypt in the same manner as we did today
@booboo said in FIFA World Cup:
Unbeaten at World Cup Finals for 44 years.
And the last team to beat us, the great Brazil of 82, Zico, Socrates, Falcao etc.
Took a great team to beat us…
@MiketheSnow said in FIFA World Cup:
@canefan said in FIFA World Cup:
@MiketheSnow said in FIFA World Cup:
@bayimports said in FIFA World Cup:
back to even, 1-1 Iran capitalize
I watched it back a few times and it still looks like offside
Is there no VAR at WC26?
Yep
But there's already been controversy
VAR? No...
@westie_boy said in FIFA World Cup:
@booboo said in FIFA World Cup:
Unbeaten at World Cup Finals for 44 years.
And the last team to beat us, the great Brazil of 82, Zico, Socrates, Falcao etc.
Took a great team to beat us…
Eder for some reason is a name that sticks with me ...
Just caught the end of the SBS wrap up show.
Who was the Kiwi chick interviewing Just and Bazeley?
@booboo said in FIFA World Cup:
@westie_boy said in FIFA World Cup:
@booboo said in FIFA World Cup:
Unbeaten at World Cup Finals for 44 years.
And the last team to beat us, the great Brazil of 82, Zico, Socrates, Falcao etc.
Took a great team to beat us…Eder for some reason is a name that sticks with me ...
Oscar and Junior
@westie_boy and Scotland and CCCP (Russia) just prior to that.
@Pepe said in FIFA World Cup:
@westie_boy and Scotland and CCCP (Russia) just prior to that.
Vs Scotland 5-2
Vs CCCP 3-0
Vs Brazil 4-0
I remember getting up and listening on the radio because the NZ games weren't televised (or we weren't able to watch them all). My memories of the cup included Glenn Hoddle riding the pine for England in favour of the more doughy Ray Wilkins, the French player being taken out in the SF by the German goalkeeper. The guy was stretchered off with multiple injuries, perpetuating the idea that West Germany was the evil empire of football. And Dino Zoff and his Azzurri team winning the cup in great style
@Bovidae said in FIFA World Cup:
NZ deserved a point. If only some of those crosses had more quality. Surman immense.
Was a masterstroke putting him at centre back. Didn't see a spot for him in the team otherwise but yeah, he was comfortable there.
If we want someone with a better delivery, then Francis De Vries is the man, but Bazeley does tend to go conservative with selections. I would have maybe pushed Cacace higher up and sacrificed McCowatt. Was also annoyed that Jesse Randall came on so late, he ahould have been introduced at least 10 mins earlier for Singh, who did play well, but was beginning to tire. Randall is perfect to play on the break. I know he's an internet sensation, but Tim Payne was average I thought. Mistimed passes, shaky at times on defence, but there's not a lot of competition at right back so he'll most likely stay there.
Having said all that, it was good. Not expecting much from the next games, but the performance today gives us a glimmer of hope.
@African-Monkey said in FIFA World Cup:
Was a masterstroke putting him at centre back. Didn't see a spot for him in the team otherwise but yeah, he was comfortable there.
I would always have had Surman starting. Boxall showed his age a couple of times with slow reactions.
If we want someone with a better delivery, then Francis De Vries is the man
Except he can't defend at this level. Ironically, the best cross was by Wood.
I know he's an internet sensation, but Tim Payne was average I thought.
Agree. The worst player for NZ.
Iran's first goal was well onside, not even close (unfortunately).
Maybe I know too much about football but while Cape Verde's draw against Spain was admirable, they aren't some tiny minnow - they finished above Cameroon to qualify for the World Cup and they have done well in Africa for a few years.
@MiketheSnow said in FIFA World Cup:
@canefan said in FIFA World Cup:
Not a great angle. I thought the guy in the middle put the goalscorer onside. Need a slide rule shot to see
They have those, didn't show it
there was definitely a square on shot and he's onside, my first reaction was offside but was clear with the better angle
@Windows97 said in FIFA World Cup:
Were the lowest ranked country to qualify for the WC (85), behind Hati (83) that we got thrashed by and Curacao (a nation I didn't even know existed until yesterday at 82nd).
Almost embarressing to be there...
Not a nation. An 'autonomous constituent country' within the Netherlands.
Spose we'll give them a pass, given Scotland and England's presence.
@delicatessen said in FIFA World Cup:
@Windows97 said in FIFA World Cup:
Were the lowest ranked country to qualify for the WC (85), behind Hati (83) that we got thrashed by and Curacao (a nation I didn't even know existed until yesterday at 82nd).
Almost embarressing to be there...Not a nation. An 'autonomous constituent country' within the Netherlands.
Spose we'll give them a pass, given Scotland and England's presence.
Not until you also let Greenland join FIFA - outrageous that they still haven't been admitted.
@SBW1 said in FIFA World Cup:
Egypt is our next opponent and his ranked 29, lower than Iran.
Mo Salah will keep our defence honest