June 20, 20187 yr way too early for stall tactics by PortugalThink they have been stalling since the 4th minute
June 20, 20187 yr Just now, AUS-97HORN said: way too early for stall tactics by Portugal Really? That's Portugal's MO.
June 20, 20187 yr Morocco has so much talent all around Europe. I'm sure it has been said by someone after game 1, but I can't believe they lost to Iran.
June 20, 20187 yr Is it just me or is it chaotic in the midfield... like sloppy possession nearly ever time through
June 20, 20187 yr Really glad that Mark Geiger, who is a disaster officiating MLS games, got to officiate this game.
June 20, 20187 yr The Portugal midfield can't handle the Moroccan pace, so they are nearly non-existent. The Moroccan midfield is playing hectic and fast leading to some sloppy play.
June 20, 20187 yr wall stops him, CR7 then flops..... no rolling agony this time though, so his rolls on the day are going to be well under 8
June 20, 20187 yr Nice flop, CR. Yuk it up. Ok the reverse angle shows there was at least a little bit of contact. Edited June 20, 20187 yr by WBT
June 20, 20187 yr Just now, AUS-97HORN said: wall stops him, CR7 then flops..... no rolling agony this time though, so his rolls on the day are going to be well under 8 Should have been booked for simulation.
June 20, 20187 yr CR knew that he had to shoot that straight into the wall and hope that it opened. There was contact but definitely a flop afterwards.
June 20, 20187 yr Just now, JNip said: Did Pepe just flop? Is this some sort of philosophical question?
June 20, 20187 yr Just now, Kringelbert Fishtybuns said: Is this some sort of philosophical question? Asked that before the replay, just saw him go down and assumed. Edited June 20, 20187 yr by JNip
June 20, 20187 yr You have to capitalize on your chances. Morocco deserved more than 2 losses this far but can’t finish worth a crap.
June 20, 20187 yr I think the game against Spain was an aberration from the norm for Portugal. The game today is more representative of their talent level.
June 20, 20187 yr i really think its going to end up being a boring day. all 3 games should have 3 or more goals scored.... yet the 3 points for the win are so much more important that as soon as the better team is in the lead, they are going to go into the stall tactic. I really think we end up with less than 6 goals for the whole day now. Edited June 20, 20187 yr by AUS-97HORN
June 20, 20187 yr 2 minutes ago, AUS-97HORN said: i really think its going to end up being a boring day. all 3 games should have 3 or more goals scored.... yet the 3 points are so much more important that as soon as the better team is in the lead, they are going to go into the stall tactic. I really think we end up with less than 6 goals for the whole day now. All three games has had or will have an overly clear favorite, thought that it was a pretty good first game with that in mind. Rather see a Portugal 1-0 Morocco game than a Russia 5 v 0 Arabia game. Edited June 20, 20187 yr by JNip
June 20, 20187 yr Portugal got lucky that Morocco could not get the ball to the back of the net. Three times Portugal's goalie did have something to do with it.
June 20, 20187 yr How quickly my mind changed from "Morocco deserves a goal today" to "Morocco deserves all ZERO of the points they will get out of this." Around the 60th minute they were playing inspired and aggressive and creating chances, then from about 70 on it went to sloppy, disjointed, nervous, and in two cases (off that dude's left foot) flat-out Choking. They couldn't hold the ball for shit in the midfield, don't know how to use or create space on the pitch, and weren't nearly as good as I thought they were when I started watching at minute 55.
June 20, 20187 yr 1 minute ago, AUS-97HORN said: I really think we end up with less than 6 goals for the whole day now. I disagree. Iran may try to pack it in for the point, but I don't see how they keep more than 2 out of the net. They looked terrible against Morocco. Saudi Arabia may ship five again as they may be the worst team in the field.
June 20, 20187 yr 17 minutes ago, JNip said: Did Pepe just flop? Edit: Oh yea, LOL https://streamja.com/kq4A
June 20, 20187 yr I can't see Portugal going very far in this tournament* *Portugal will win the WC because I'm a jinx.
June 20, 20187 yr 8 minutes ago, MoJames said: https://streamja.com/kq4A How do players not get embarrassed about that shit?
June 20, 20187 yr 7 minutes ago, JNip said: How do players not get embarrassed about that shit? Fuck man, I don't know.
June 20, 20187 yr 4 minutes ago, JNip said: How do players not get embarrassed about that shit? every so often it works, until they really start implementing the next game suspensions for simulations, its going to keep happening. and yes I know the rule is on the books, but its almost never called or enforced on the next game if caught. there have been multiple times so far that we have seen a complete faker get a free kick just outside the box. I guess the VAR keeps the fakers from trying it too often inside the box
June 20, 20187 yr and holy shit at the Saudi tweet about multiple players facing a penalty for getting worked by the Russians
June 20, 20187 yr 9 minutes ago, AUS-97HORN said: and holy shit at the Saudi tweet about multiple players facing a penalty for getting worked by the Russians Putin will cover all fines.
June 20, 20187 yr 14 minutes ago, AUS-97HORN said: and holy shit at the Saudi tweet about multiple players facing a penalty for getting worked by the Russians link?
June 20, 20187 yr best I can find, the tweet was on the Fox broadcast, but I dont know the SA teams twitter handle. basically they apologized to the Saudi fans, and then said multiple players were facing a penalty. https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/974927/world-cup-2018-saudi-arabia-russia-penalty-opening-match-defeat
June 20, 20187 yr 19 minutes ago, AUS-97HORN said: and holy shit at the Saudi tweet about multiple players facing a penalty for getting worked by the Russians They'll beheading home soon enough.
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