Eco 3,008 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Just now, Devon Von Devon said: But there were plenty of locals football fans ? Saurez is there, Cavani and Salah. Yeah - I'm not sure I buy the expensive thing. it's the beginning of the world cup with stars in this match, no reason for it NOT to be full. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Just now, Harry said: Not good enough. Full stadiums should be a FIFA requirement. Just now, Devon Von Devon said: But there were plenty of locals football fans ? Saurez is there, Cavani and Salah. I've already went over this guys, this isn't a new problem. Most of the group games didn't fill up in Brazil or South Africa either. And there is a good amount of people. Its just the camera is pointing towards the emptiest part of the stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry 1,437 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Egypt should bring Salah on at 60’. There is 3 points well within their reach here.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 This game had a lot of empty seats. It was a knockout game. How many games are there in this tournament? 60+ no? You can't expect all the games to be full. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo 8,190 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 6 minutes ago, Blue said: 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. Egypt aren't that good of a side, Uruguay have more quality all over the pitch. And Egypt are reliant on Salah, who didn't start the match. All things considered this is more poor for Uruguay than Egypt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 1 minute ago, Dr. Gonzo said: Egypt aren't that good of a side, Uruguay have more quality all over the pitch. And Egypt are reliant on Salah, who didn't start the match. All things considered this is more poor for Uruguay than Egypt. This is how Uruguay played in the last half of the South American qualifiers. I had a bit more faith in them due to actually making changes to their squad, but the whole long ball Uruguayan school of football thing is letting them down as always. I'm disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry 1,437 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 1 minute ago, Blue said: This game had a lot of empty seats. It was a knockout game. How many games are there in this tournament? 60+ no? You can't expect all the games to be full. This is the European World Cup. They only get them every 12 or 16 years.... There is no way the first European World Cup since Germany should have so many empty seats. I totally disagree that you cant expect full stadiums always. Its a World Cup! The entire world wants to be there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry 1,437 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Suarez must have been drugged. He’s a pace too slow to every ball. Very disappointing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 4 minutes ago, Harry said: This is the European World Cup. They only get them every 12 or 16 years.... There is no way the first European World Cup since Germany should have so many empty seats. I totally disagree that you cant expect full stadiums always. Its a World Cup! The entire world wants to be there! But not everyone can afford them. We've been trying to go to the last 3 world cups and we've failed all 3 times. The world cup has had empty seats in the early matches in the group stages from as long as I can remember. You're raising the bar too high for something that has always happened in recent memory. 11 minutes ago, Eco said: Yeah - I'm not sure I buy the expensive thing. it's the beginning of the world cup with stars in this match, no reason for it NOT to be full. I wasn't going to quote you but I guess it does add to my point to Harry. Most people who go to a World Cup go to see their country. Think of it this way, if Argentina brings a few fans, why would they watch this over one of their games? Its expensive and the neutrals are going to watch what they can - usually an appealing game on paper. I don't buy the "locals" argument either, I could have agreed but this problem happened in Brazil and South Africa like I mentioned. Its nothing new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Cebolla Rodriguez on. *sigh* why do they insist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Profesor 1,457 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 12 minutes ago, Blue said: This game had a lot of empty seats. It was a knockout game. How many games are there in this tournament? 60+ no? You can't expect all the games to be full. No, the games in Salvador and Fortaleza were sold out. You see empty seats because people were seeking shelter from the sun on the concession stands. Those are hot cities even in winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco 3,008 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 I did some intel, and this game is in Yekaterinburg, which is not the best of cities, and not really close to the big cities. That is probably another reason this stadium is half-empty. It's the same stadium that France will play Peru in a few days. Nice stadium from the looks of it, but the city isn't one of the more popular ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Just now, Eco said: I did some intel, and this game is in Yekaterinburg, which is not the best of cities, and not really close to the big cities. That is probably another reason this stadium is half-empty. It's the same stadium that France will play Peru in a few days. Nice stadium from the looks of it, but the city isn't one of the more popular ones. Well, there you have it. Like I said, some games in Brazil didn't sell out. There are a lot of games and I would say that location matters more than all. To quote El Professor, maybe not that Mexico - Netherlands game, but I recall a few games in the group stages had empty seats. I actually remember asking my dad in the past as to why there are empty seats at a World Cup, so I too was shocked by this but my memory isn't so fragile. This has always been an issue early into the tournament. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 From the looks of it, Manaus was the ground that least filled out in the last tournament (I'm sure El Professor can correct me on that) so location is important. My point stands though that not every game is going to fill out. Getting tickets isn't exactly cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Suarez should have shot that instead of trying to be fancy. Uruguay could have been 1-0 up if he did that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Dan+ 1,918 Posted June 15, 2018 Subscriber Share Posted June 15, 2018 Suarez has had an absolute mare here. Two brilliant chances missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco 3,008 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 2 minutes ago, Dan said: Suarez has had an absolute mare here. Two brilliant chances missed. Couldn't be happier for the twat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo 8,190 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 No Salah for us today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 What reflexes! 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 save! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Profesor 1,457 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 3 minutes ago, Blue said: Well, there you have it. Like I said, some games in Brazil didn't sell out. There are a lot of games and I would say that location matters more than all. To quote El Professor, maybe not that Mexico - Netherlands game, but I recall a few games in the group stages had empty seats. I actually remember asking my dad in the past as to why there are empty seats at a World Cup, so I too was shocked by this but my memory isn't so fragile. This has always been an issue early into the tournament. If I'm not wrong, 98% of the tickets were sold in Brazil. I'd guess the matches Cuiabá and Manaus didn't sell out, but putting those two cities as hosts never made sense. Our population is concentrated in South/Southeastern. The case of South Africa, I have zero idea what happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 That was a dive to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Just now, Blue said: That was a dive to me. Wasn't a dive, but was also exaggerated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeadLinesman 5,938 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Nice to see Uruguay helping out with Egypt’s defending Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco 3,008 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Holy Jesus that was close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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