Rick 2,276 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 I thought it went in and then rolled out the side of the netting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco 3,008 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Just now, Blue said: I genuinely thought that went in So did Fox. They put up a goal for Uruguay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beelzebub 2,508 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Just now, Eco said: So did Fox. They put up a goal for Uruguay Which proves Trump is right. Fake news media Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo 8,190 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 1 minute ago, Eco said: I despise Saurez... He might be my least favorite player I'm waiting for him to bite someone again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Seeing a whole lot of people complain about the empty seats on Twitter. Surely they can't have that short of memories? In the group stages that happened in Brazil and South Africa too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry 1,437 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 I thought it was a goal kick for a foul until i saw the replay a couple minutes later. 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 Suarez is so off the pace. Looks tired and weary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 This is dire. Fuck the Uruguayan school of football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toinho 2,210 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Egypt looking alright here. Fairly impressed but still expecting Uruguay to snatch this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 I have to say, while I have criticized Uruguay's traditional long ball approach (and will continue to do so) it will work excellently against a short team like Saudi Arabia. I concur that Suarez and Cavani will have a field day there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo 8,190 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Lol that idiot trying that overhead and hurting himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beelzebub 2,508 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Cavani and Suarez are jet lagged 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 Saudi Arabia > Uruguay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 1 minute ago, Stan said: Saudi Arabia > Uruguay I remember I said that Uruguay play a lot worse than their squad suggests and I got ridiculed for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Profesor 1,457 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 32 minutes ago, Blue said: 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. But it´s not out of design. The long balls and crossings happen because what they had in mind hasn´t worked so far. They have more ball possession but the majority of possession is in defence and in midfield, exchanging short passes. Not enough depth, penetration or speed to break the egyptian lines. That team sure does miss a speedy winger. On the other side, solid defensive job by Egypt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Interesting stat. Speaks for their tournament pre-seasons I think. The last few opening games for Uruguay 2016 Copa America - 1-3 loss to Mexico 2015 Copa America - 1-0 win vs Jamaica 2014 World Cup - 1-3 loss to Costa Rica 2013 Confederations Cup - 1-2 loss to Spain 2011 Copa America - 1-1 draw vs Peru 2010 World Cup - 0-0 draw vs France 2007 Copa America - 0-3 loss to Peru 2004 Copa America - 2-2 draw vs Mexico 2002 World Cup - 1-2 loss vs Denmark I saw that myself after somebody mentioned that Uruguay are slow tournament starters. Will the trend go on? 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 3 minutes ago, Blue said: I remember I said that Uruguay play a lot worse than their squad suggests and I got ridiculed for it I was joking. Saudi Arabia were horrendous. What people should notice though, and a reason why Uruguay are failing this game, is that Egypt are getting back in considerable numbers very quickly. Bentancur strides forward consistently but when he looks at options available going forward, rarely any. As poor as Uruguay have been, Egypt seem resilient and solid at the back - constantly marking Suarez and Cavani and only letting the wingers have the ball for a moment before getting crosses in. But when crosses do come in (apart from that Suarez chance), the 2 strikers are pretty much marked by a defender and shielded off by a midfielder in front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Just now, Stan said: I was joking. Saudi Arabia were horrendous. What people should notice though, and a reason why Uruguay are failing this game, is that Egypt are getting back in considerable numbers very quickly. Bentancur strides forward consistently but when he looks at options available going forward, rarely any. As poor as Uruguay have been, Egypt seem resilient and solid at the back - constantly marking Suarez and Cavani and only letting the wingers have the ball for a moment before getting crosses in. But when crosses do come in (apart from that Suarez chance), the 2 strikers are pretty much marked by a defender and shielded off by a midfielder in front. I know you were joking, but I quoted you because I got your point. You have been disappointed by Uruguay, even despite Egypts resiliance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry 1,437 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Wish more teams genuinely went for it in the group stages! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
...Dan 758 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 I'm tempted to stick a fiver on Egypt. Maybe give it another 20 minutes, if it's still 0-0 and Uruguay haven't improved it could be worth a shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry 1,437 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Why is there nobody a the game? Nothing annoys me more than half empty stadiums at a World Cup!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 I'm probably the only person not impressed by Egypt. They have been good defensively but also helped by Uruguay not offering much in attack, and Egypt when going forward don't look too dangerous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Just now, Harry said: Why is there nobody a the game? Nothing annoys me more than half empty stadiums at a World Cup!!! Because its expensive, and between 2 nations that didn't bring a whole ton of people to the tournament. I've already went over this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry 1,437 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Not good enough. Full stadiums should be a FIFA requirement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beelzebub 2,508 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 1 minute ago, Blue said: Because its expensive, and between 2 nations that didn't bring a whole ton of people to the tournament. I've already went over this. But there were plenty of locals football fans ? Saurez is there, Cavani and Salah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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