SirBalon 2,692 Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Just now, Blue said: Saying they would have lost 2-0 or 3-0 is hardly controversial. And to answer your question, I'm telling you what I saw. A side devoid of quality being outdone even more by incompetent tactics. Again, hardly controversial. I don't agree.... Without resorting to "parking the bus" there's no way in hell any of what occurred wouldn't have occurred. But have it your way, it's not that important. What's for sure is that nobody attempted to ridicule you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 2 minutes ago, SirBalon said: I don't agree.... Without resorting to "parking the bus" there's no way in hell any of what occurred wouldn't have occurred. But have it your way, it's not that important. What's for sure is that nobody attempted to ridicule you. Agree to disagree then. I'm cool with that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Culture 1,651 Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 As good as Russia were, Saudi Arabia were disgraceful and deservedly hammered. It’s quite clear that Saudi were inferior to Russia but they didn’t do anything to attempt to make up for this disadvantage. Tactically they were inept. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Profesor 1,457 Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Surprised Saudi Arabia had 60% of ball possession. One interesting point I´ve heard is that Saudi Arabia and Russia having so much petro money hurts their football development, because most of the players never leave their countries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asura 319 Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,328 Posted June 14, 2018 Subscriber Share Posted June 14, 2018 3 minutes ago, El Profesor said: Surprised Saudi Arabia had 60% of ball possession. One interesting point, I´ve heard is that Saudi Arabia and Russia having so much petro money hurts their football development, because most of the players never leave their countries. German commentator said pretty much the same about Russian youngsters being happy to stay in their country as they are paid well in the Russian Premier League, and thus missing the opportunity to improve and develop at a higher level... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy 12,619 Posted June 14, 2018 Moderator Share Posted June 14, 2018 1 hour ago, Machado said: If only the Saudis knew their tactics... God, why do I love this retarded emoji so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewolf 7,161 Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Missed the opener... Saudi with 60% possession and nearly double the passes and yet not one shot on target?? Sounds like a right mis-match... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bozziovai 195 Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 being here in saudi i've witnessed something weird upon this loss hahaha. one friend of mine went on an eating spree to release his anger. another munched on some chocolates like there's no tomorrow while another punched on the walls crying coz he can't accept a 5-0 defeat. 1-0 or 2-0 is tolerable, but 5, he went bananas hahhahahahah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFCMike 3,009 Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Fucking hell, imagine what Suarez and Salah are going to do to Saudi Arabia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc 570 Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Just a reminder that the resident football analyst tipped a Saudi win. God they were bad. ’Christ’ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asura 319 Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 2 minutes ago, LFCMike said: Fucking hell, imagine what Suarez and Salah are going to do to Saudi Arabia nah, their manager already read this thread, and is going to play to their strengths from now on. Thanks to Blue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 12 minutes ago, Marc said: Just a reminder that the resident football analyst tipped a Saudi win. And? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo 8,190 Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 20 minutes ago, Blue said: And? It's a bit silly, because the only way I'd imagine tipping a Saudi Arabia win over Russia would be in a contest to see which was the biggest human rights abuser. And even then it's not a certainty, even though they'd be favourites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Just now, Dr. Gonzo said: It's a bit silly, because the only way I'd imagine tipping a Saudi Arabia win over Russia would be in a contest to see which was the biggest human rights abuser. And even then it's not a certainty, even though they'd be favourites. Its silly - and I was wrong, but I still don't get why he brings it up. No point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Dan+ 1,918 Posted June 14, 2018 Subscriber Share Posted June 14, 2018 3 hours ago, Blue said: You'll be surprised. This Panama side are embarrassingly bad. I cannot believe they'll be as bad as that. Saudi Arabia were unbelievably naive and if they don't wise up by Tuesday they're going to get an absolute panning from Uruguay, possibly even bigger than that earlier. I don't really see why Brian got much stick in this thread to be honest. I can't disagree with the majority of what he said. It was tactical suicide trying to play like that. Can you imagine if they do it against Suarez and Cavani? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Dan+ 1,918 Posted June 14, 2018 Subscriber Share Posted June 14, 2018 2 hours ago, El Profesor said: Surprised Saudi Arabia had 60% of ball possession. One interesting point I´ve heard is that Saudi Arabia and Russia having so much petro money hurts their football development, because most of the players never leave their countries. That kind of backs up the point about poor tactics. Russia let them have the ball because they knew they'd fuck up and gift it to Russia in a good position. Russia were probably going to win either way in hindsight, they're clearly better, but Saudi Arabia's tactics WERE abysmal today. Horrendously disorganised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beelzebub 2,508 Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 On this issue of Saudi defenders hieght, can't they do this to head the ball away or is it against the rule Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil-Dick Willie 3,253 Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 5 hours ago, Cicero said: How have they made the world cup? Jesus wept this is bad. They finished above Australia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero 5,267 Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 16 minutes ago, Devil-Dick Willie said: They finished above Australia. You lot must be aids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil-Dick Willie 3,253 Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Just now, Cicero said: You lot must be aids I predict France will win by so many goals Australia will be barred from the rest of the cup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 2 hours ago, Dan said: I don't really see why Brian got much stick in this thread to be honest. I can't disagree with the majority of what he said. It was tactical suicide trying to play like that. Can you imagine if they do it against Suarez and Cavani? Doesn't make any sense, then you get the likes of Smiley Culture say it and no one bats an eye. It was hardly a controversial opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick 2,276 Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 3 hours ago, Dan said: I cannot believe they'll be as bad as that. Saudi Arabia were unbelievably naive and if they don't wise up by Tuesday they're going to get an absolute panning from Uruguay, possibly even bigger than that earlier. I don't really see why Brian got much stick in this thread to be honest. I can't disagree with the majority of what he said. It was tactical suicide trying to play like that. Can you imagine if they do it against Suarez and Cavani? 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Dan+ 1,918 Posted June 14, 2018 Subscriber Share Posted June 14, 2018 11 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. Yeah definitely this time. I read these arguments and think he's often digging a hole for himself but I didn't see him do much wrong at all here. It was a totally valid, and for me correct opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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