@Kiwiwomble said in FIFA World Cup:
@canefan i want them to go into every game thinking they have a chance of winning, we saw what an early goal can do....but im also going to say such a good performance already means this is pretty successful tournament, could have been three spankings
That first game has already raised expectations. Possibly unrealistically
@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.
So if they win can the Netherlands claim their first WC victory 
@bayimports said in FIFA World Cup:
@African-Monkey you’ve watched a lot of these players in the AWs how big a loss is Matt garbett?
Would have most likely started but no massive loss as we have enough cover in his position with guys who are on the same level/guys where we can tinker with the formation if need be.
@Kiwiwomble said in FIFA World Cup:
@canefan im hoping its dispelled any doubts they had in the back of their mind about scoring on the big stage
They should give it a crack against both Egypt and The Netherlands.
@KiwiPie said in FIFA World Cup:
@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.
I'll allow it. 'National' stadium with a capacity of 2000 should suit a travelling contingent of fans wonderfully.
@Windows97 said in FIFA World Cup:
@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.
So if they win can the Netherlands claim their first WC victory
Once again, tenuous at best but will let it slide.
@Kiwiwomble said in FIFA World Cup:
you see the sliding tackle is the last touch the pops the ball up for the goal scorer
Defender hit the ball on to the attacker who kicked it forward for the goal scorer
@MiketheSnow either way the goal scorer is behind them both when last touched
A few goal scoring records to look out for. Messi and Mbappe are only a couple of goals short of overhauling Miroslav Klose's record for most goals in world cups over a career.
Mbappe and Haaland are both off to a fliers with a braces and if they can go deep in the tournament might be worth watching for Just Fontaine's single tournament record of 13 goals. That only took 6 matches (!!!), the maximum available here is (I think) 8.
Muller (14 goals, 13 matches), Ronaldo (15 goals, 19 matches, 3 tournaments) and Klose (16 goals, 24 matches, 4 tournaments) have all acknowledged Fontaine's achievement as the greatest world cup goal scorer, so breaking that record would be something pretty special.
Good read on Just
I didn't realise Belgium's coach Rudi Garcia was soaked by the sprinkler duing a hydration break - I just thought he was an exceptionally sweaty man
Draws level with Klose. Most appearances, most goals (surely!) and hey, hatrick to start so only 11 more goals for the single tournament record too.
Harry Kane saying I can score goals too. I think that puts him into the top 10 all time in world cups, level with Lineker for the England record.
Refreshing to see them attack
Really enjoyed that
Very good summary
Not invested in this soccer world cup in the slightest. I might tune in though if England actually reach the final (yeah right). So I've not been following it at all really but I saw a headline today about a guy getting red carded for covering his mouth. This rule presumably to stamp out the hiding of racist language. Seems a bit draconian to me but the rules are the rules. However the thing that shits me and this is probably the main part of my not following soccer anymore is that the guy that was spoken to told the ref.
I mean. Whining to the ref just to get an opponent sent off. FFS where is your dignity?
I wasn't invested at all but watched every match - most as highlights but at least one live match per day.
Been pleasantly surprised. Some cracking matches and goals.
Commentary for the most part banal. Females squawking like seagulls. Painful.
I know there's be some thrashings, but so far the expanded tournament actually feels like it's working. I guess the real test will be the round of 32 - there will be 8 third place finishers in there and some of them will pretty bad so that round might be where the tournament drags. But so far the likes of Cape Verde, Curacao and us feel like they're adding to the festival rather than dragging things out. Definitely helps to have 4 games a day so we're racing through the group stage.
Ecuador v Curaçao
Best scoreless draw I’ve ever seen
Game of the tournament so far
On another day it could have been the highest scoring World Cup match ever
I'm not into soccer/football?? at all, I tend to find it boring compared to union and the totally unecessary dramatic displays and argueing with/pushing up on ref's are a turn off. But I love a comp, especially one where teams are representing their countries. And the fans look to be having a great time.
So far the split of games hosted across three countries has been great, at least from where I'm watching i.e. my couch. The number of teams competing is excellent. Have found the commentating good.
