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Re: next soccer question

Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2022 8:10 am
by NewtonHawk11
US scoreless draw against the Saudis recently doesn't look as bad now..?

Now Argentina plays Mexico and Poland to hopefully get to a 4 point total. Which I think they can do because Poland is overrated and Mexico will try to match Argentina's style and they'll get smoked when they play like that.

That 2nd Saudi goal tho... Whew

Re: next soccer question

Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2022 8:21 am
by Sparko
Not having to really travel helps.

Re: next soccer question

Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2022 9:08 am
by NewtonHawk11
Denmark getting a draw with Tunisia is a surprise.

Re: next soccer question

Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2022 9:48 am
by NewtonHawk11
BasketballJayhawk wrote: Tue Nov 22, 2022 7:16 am
NewtonHawk11 wrote: Tue Nov 22, 2022 6:51 am Um Argentina.. You good?
Unreal.

Biggest upset in WC history?
It's up there for sure. Biggest since the US/England 1950 game, I believe. Biggest betting underdog victory at WC since 2006.

Re: next soccer question

Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2022 10:12 am
by CrimsonNBlue
North Korea 1, Italy 0 in 1966 shocks for several reasons.

Re: next soccer question

Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2022 10:25 am
by pdub
England, in 1950, were the heavy favorites, and they eventually went on to win it.
The US team was made up of limo drivers and dishwashers who played soccer semi professionally or as a hobby.

In 66, Brazil and England were the favorites.

Re: next soccer question

Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2022 10:28 am
by CrimsonNBlue
Ugh. El Tri are probably going to win this.

Re: next soccer question

Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2022 10:54 am
by NewtonHawk11
Poland is not good. So very overrated.

Re: next soccer question

Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2022 10:57 am
by CrimsonNBlue
NewtonHawk11 wrote: Tue Nov 22, 2022 10:54 am Poland is not good. So very overrated.
One man show.

But 0-0, so maybe he can deliver something crazy and win this 1-0.

Re: next soccer question

Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2022 11:04 am
by NewtonHawk11
The Group of Death thing really isn't a thing anymore, but after watching the first few days.

I think Group B with the US is that group. The lowest FIFA ranked team is Iran at like 20. US at 16 and Wales around 18 or so.

Re: next soccer question

Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2022 11:08 am
by CrimsonNBlue
To me, the most consequential thing at the draw was which Pot 1 and 2 teams got Group A.

F'n FIFA.

Re: next soccer question

Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2022 11:14 am
by CrimsonNBlue
Penalty?

For reasons that are too boring to explain, I'm having to watch the spanish feed. No clue what's going on.

Re: next soccer question

Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2022 11:16 am
by pdub
That looks pretty close to a penalty.
The hold and then the slide.

I wouldn't give it as I prefer physical soccer.

Re: next soccer question

Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2022 11:17 am
by pdub
Penalty.
LOL.
Love it.

Go Poland!

Re: next soccer question

Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2022 11:17 am
by CrimsonNBlue
Lewy. Looking old.

Re: next soccer question

Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2022 11:19 am
by pdub
Damnit.
Big save for Ochoa.
Momentum to Mexico.

Re: next soccer question

Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2022 11:31 am
by pdub
Mexico sure likes to flop.

Re: next soccer question

Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2022 11:47 am
by NewtonHawk11
That was a kick in the pants to Poland.

How does Ochoa still do it? The dude is almost 40 right?

Re: next soccer question

Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2022 11:51 am
by CrimsonNBlue
Not sure how I feel about the World Cup making sure every second of stoppage is added at the end of each half.

Re: next soccer question

Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2022 11:55 am
by NewtonHawk11
I go back and forth. Love that you literally get all 90 minutes of action.

Always have hated the end of the game tactics that waste time.