FIFA World Cup

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.

Belgium and Iran draw 0-0. If the All Whites can beat Egypt, they will top their group with one game to go.

There’s a scenario where NZ play Australia in the last 32.
Obviously I’m getting way ahead of myself.
But getting way ahead of yourself is a big part of any World Cup.

Is NZ playing today

@canefan said in FIFA World Cup:

Is NZ playing today

1pm kick off against Egypt. Win and we are pretty certain to qualify, draw and everything goes to the final day with nothing decided. Lose and we'll need to beat Belgium on the final day.

@KiwiPie said in FIFA World Cup:

@canefan said in FIFA World Cup:

Is NZ playing today

1pm kick off against Egypt. Win and we are pretty certain to qualify, draw and everything goes to the final day with nothing decided. Lose and we'll need to beat Belgium on the final day.

Amazing to even be discussing possible advancement. Hopefully the boys leave it all out on the pitch, and aren't hosed by poor reffing calls

Neat factoid: NZ played Egypt in the 2012 Olympics, ending in a 1-1 draw. Goal scorers: Chris Wood and Mo Salah.

Both teams searching for their first win at a WC.

GOAL!

Great header from Surman

"slice of heaven" playing after the goal is chefs kiss

once again, even if they dont kick on, they rocked up showing they want to play so respect

Good to hear the boos for the hydration ad breaks.

seriously even scoring against Egypt is unreal.. cmon boys

I don't understand why they don't stamp out the faking of injuries in soccer. They have crystal clear replays that show no chance of injury. It's so off-putting to watch.

That little gripe out the way, awesome start from our boys! Egypt under a lot of pressure now to score twice without conceding to get the W they desperately need against us. Love seeing us upsetting some of the big countries parties!

The unbeaten streak since 1982 continues, 4 1/2 games undefeated...

First time we've ever had a lead at the break, comon lads!!

@No-Quarter is it? i was wondering and just started checking

egypt have come back out fizzing

This is exciting!!!!

I get the feeling we are just holding on Egypt will score if they get their shit together

@Crazy-Horse yeah, they definately got the hair dryer in the break and have come out pressing high...holding on for 45 will be hard work....but theyre also more open on the break now

fuckity fuck
1-1

ive often though, one of the biggest results to come out ot the All Whites playing in the WC is player might get more exposure and get picked up by bigger clubs

damn it, he got a hand on it too

Pressure was building and we got caught with a man open in the box.

so different to the iran game where we actually managed to get the ball through the middle and create oportunities

Come on. Too much complaining and they went on attack.

1-2

shold have been a free kick but also get up and play

yep hopefully Egypt try to shut up shop and we can sink another set piece with a limited reply in counter attack...big hope

I hate this game.

Bugger!

ive seen two goal in injury time before

thats embaressing....hes gone down in the box...beacuse the ball hit his head when he went up for a header

Disappointing we conceded that last goal, but the guys were strong in the first half.

Poo

A disappointing 2nd half. NZ won't be happy with the poor marking from those crosses. Defending 101.

Poor defending for first goal and keeper should save it. Sarah's goal was excellent. Third goal sloppy defending. I reckon the Egyptian coach just reminded his team at half time that NZ players aren't top level players - gave us no time and space and we coughed it up.

I missed a lot of the 2nd half due to work, but agree @kiwipie I suspected they would come out and try to pressure us into mistakes. Huge effort though, must have really put the shits up their fans at half time 1-0 down.