Guest Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 14 minutes ago, Mantis Toboggan M.D. said: I'm not his biggest fan, but it was Bullshit the stick Brian got. I said the same thing and got 4 positive reactions to that post. Bit shitty imo. Also, I was wrong...that was quite an entertaining game with a couple of cracking goals. Hopefully the game tomorrow is even better, it's set up to be. And I'll happily admit I was wrong too, I said this wouldn't be one sided. I am happy to admit I made a proper fool of myself by my comments pre-game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Dan+ 1,918 Posted June 15, 2018 Subscriber Share Posted June 15, 2018 To be fair Brian, Russia were in pretty awful form and Saudi Arabia had just given Germany a decent game. While it looks stupid in hindsight I don't think anyone really had 5-0 on the cards. Saudi Arabia displayed some serious naivety today, but it happens, it's the World Cup and part of the beauty of it is how hard to call it is. You really don't know who is going to turn up or not. And in fairness, Russia scored some quality goals as well. There was quality in every goal they scored, as well as some pretty wank defending in some admittedly (the 2nd, my word, embarrassing defending) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Artful Dodger 1,831 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Again, just like the draw, very odd to see Saudi Arabia go from a commendable go against Germany to one of the worst performances ever in the world cup. I have my suspicions about the whole tie and game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Culture 1,651 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 I thought people knew to read little into friendlies, even at International level? As bad as Saudi Arabia were, they qualified and deserved to be in Moscow yesterday. Just think in World Cup’s to come (is it the next one or the one after?) we’re going up from 32 teams to 48 teams and that is surely going to effect the quality on show. Obviously you’ll get a few Nations who’ll make it, who would be deemed unlucky not to make it under this current qualification format but I fear you’ll get some real dross make their way to the World Cup in future with the added teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Artful Dodger 1,831 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Not saying they don't deserve to be there but the draw to face Russia as first game is a fix in my view, the actual match being fixed is far less likely but it was a horrendous performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
...Dan 758 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 I was hoping to see Lucas Torreira. Also it's a shame Salah hasn't made it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beelzebub 2,508 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Come on Egypt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco 3,008 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Cavani and co are about to tear it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Profesor 1,457 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Intrigued by this Uruguay side. That´s the best midfield they´ve had during the Suárez-Cavani era. De Arrascaeta is a class player, creative attacking midfielder who can also score some goals. According to rumors, he´s going to Monaco after the World Cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 This ground is a mix of Sao Paulo's from the last world cup and Australia's olympic ground. Fair dos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Egypt have a similar situation to us, where they have been talking about returning to the World Cup for the longest time, so I like them but as always I'm with my South American brothers here. Come on Uruguay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,386 Posted June 15, 2018 Author Administrator Share Posted June 15, 2018 7 minutes ago, El Profesor said: Intrigued by this Uruguay side. That´s the best midfield they´ve had during the Suárez-Cavani era. De Arrascaeta is a class player, creative attacking midfielder who can also score some goals. According to rumors, he´s going to Monaco after the World Cup. Vecino is quality too. Enjoyed watching for Inter this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 7 minutes ago, El Profesor said: Intrigued by this Uruguay side. That´s the best midfield they´ve had during the Suárez-Cavani era. De Arrascaeta is a class player, creative attacking midfielder who can also score some goals. According to rumors, he´s going to Monaco after the World Cup. I've rated De Arrascaeta since the 2013 U20 World Cup, I'm surprised its taking him so long to take off to Europe. This surely is his best chance to get a move now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo 8,190 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 I was hoping for a Salah v Suarez type thing. Fuck Ramos, hope he picks up AIDS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 *sigh* just when I thought Uruguay turned a corner. The Uruguayan school of tactics. They never learn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Profesor 1,457 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 2 minutes ago, Stan said: Vecino is quality too. Enjoyed watching for Inter this season. Yes. Crazy how a 3-million people nation has so much talent. They´re probably better than México, a much bigger country that is also crazy about football. 4 minutes ago, Blue said: I've rated De Arrascaeta since the 2013 U20 World Cup, I'm surprised its taking him so long to take off to Europe. This surely is his best chance to get a move now? Can´t see how Cruzeiro can keep him after the World Cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Lima has 3 times the population of Uruguay, yet this is our first World Cup in almost 40 years. They know how football is done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Yup, its been just as I feared. Uruguay deploying their awful long ball tactics that they used in the qualifiers. I get its the Uruguayan way historically, but come on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo 8,190 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 What a dive from Egypt's #19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco 3,008 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Pitiful dive there. Christ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beelzebub 2,508 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Yaaaaa Saaaaalaaaam Ouuuuffff Siiiiideee ! Ouuuf Siiiideeee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,386 Posted June 15, 2018 Author Administrator Share Posted June 15, 2018 Hahahah it's a Raheem Sterling vs Italy moment. Side netting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Just now, Stan said: Hahahah it's a Raheem Sterling vs Italy moment. Side netting. I genuinely thought that went in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco 3,008 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 I despise Saurez... He might be my least favorite player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,386 Posted June 15, 2018 Author Administrator Share Posted June 15, 2018 Just now, Blue said: I genuinely thought that went in pretty much everyone did but Suarez already knew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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