El Profesor 1,457 Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 3 minutes ago, Cicero said: Is the GK really a dentist? I heard here in the brazilian broadcast that the coach is a dentist. The GK is a film director and was super fat until 2005. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 1 minute ago, El Profesor said: Armani is a better goalkeeper than Caballero, but as @SirBalon mentioned, Argentina have much deeper issues. They don´t have an operational midfield. The thing is a complete mess. Iwobi and Modric must be salivating watching this performance from Argentina. On the other hand, some credit must be given to Iceland. It must be a pain to play against them. They´re physically so strong and tactically disciplined. I too think that the midfield is the biggest issue, but at least have a proper backup to all your mistakes. Caballero going off his line at every occasion and looking insecure everytime he receives a pass. I don't think we can just write that off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,378 Posted June 16, 2018 Author Administrator Share Posted June 16, 2018 6 minutes ago, Cicero said: Is the GK really a dentist? nah the manager is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Artful Dodger 1,831 Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 3 minutes ago, ASF said: I'm sorry, but I don't buy this. He's not exactly playing with second division players. Mascherano, Di Maria, Aguero, all play at the highest level. So, this argument that I've seen countless of times sounds just like an excuse, to wash Messi's image. Iceland holding their own well. If Argentina want to break Iceland's defense, they need to circulate the ball faster, like Spain did last night. Everything is being done at a slow pace. Fancy Iceland to score again. I tend to agree with this, Argentina aren't gelling as a team and you can't pin that on one player being above them all, he should be able to connect with them. To be fair I don't think he's played too badly but there needs to be more of a role given to their class players, if you know everything is going to be about one player it makes things easier for Iceland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon 2,692 Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 The simple synopsis of the game so far is that Iceland are playing football KNOWING what they’re doing and RECOGNISING their status and at 1-1 they’re winning the battle at this moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoRoss 800 Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 Iceland have got to get better deliveries at set pieces. At that last corner, you can see Arneson being marked by Mascherano and Magnusson marked by Aguero. Both have at least five/six inches of height advantage. Yet, Sigurdsson can't find any Icelandic player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon 2,692 Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 Maradona doesn’t look happy... Wonder what stupidity he’ll come out with if this doesn’t end well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 1 minute ago, SirBalon said: The simple synopsis of the game so far is that Iceland are playing football KNOWING what they’re doing and RECOGNISING their status and at 1-1 they’re winning the battle at this moment. But they don't have quality players so it won't make a difference? Tactics can't save bad quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panna King 1,012 Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 Argentina's midfield is just dreadful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon 2,692 Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 Just now, Blue said: But they don't have quality players so it won't make a difference? Tactics can't save bad quality. Iceland are in a district that doesn’t understand tactics. They play by inertia of what’s in front of them. They’re a team! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoRoss 800 Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 Has Salvio actually moved the ball forward, either with a pass or running with it? Just seems every time he gets the ball, he looks back and passes it to Otamendi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 Just now, SirBalon said: Iceland are in a district that doesn’t understand tactics. They play by inertia of what’s in front of them. They’re a team! What does this even mean? Your English is a mystery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon 2,692 Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 3 minutes ago, Panna King said: Argentina's midfield is just dreadful. As Jackie Charlton used to say... “Forget everything in football. If you get your midfield functioning as a unit, you’re 90% there against anyone” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panna King 1,012 Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 This Argentinian team remind me of that awful French side in 2002 who were packed with stars but just had no balance and no team spirit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beelzebub 2,508 Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 Just now, Blue said: What does this even mean? Your English is a mystery Inertia is directly proportational to mass means Bigger body the more inertia it has the more work you will have to do to move it. He means Iceland plays more tougher as opposition gets tougher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beelzebub 2,508 Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 @SirBalon Right ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panna King 1,012 Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 1 minute ago, SirBalon said: As Jackie Charlton used to say... “Forget everything in football. If you get your midfield functioning as a unit, your 90% there against anyone” There isnt any real options in midfield for Argentina in the squad apart from defensive minded, they have to sacrifice Messi to be the creative force. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 Just now, Devon Von Devon said: Inertia is directly proportational to mass means Bigger body the more inertia it has the more work you will have to do to move it. He means Iceland plays more tougher as opposition gets tougher. I didn't understand the whole sentence, his comparisons are on shakespeare level haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beelzebub 2,508 Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 Just now, Blue said: I didn't understand the whole sentence, his comparisons are on shakespeare level haha Nah this is basic Physics level Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo 8,184 Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 15 minutes ago, ASF said: I'm sorry, but I don't buy this. He's not exactly playing with second division players. Mascherano, Di Maria, Aguero, all play at the highest level. So, this argument that I've seen countless of times sounds just like an excuse, to wash Messi's image. Iceland holding their own well. If Argentina want to break Iceland's defense, they need to circulate the ball faster, like Spain did last night. Everything is being done at a slow pace. Fancy Iceland to score again. 100% agree. This isn't Gareth Bale with Wales, these are some good players Messi is playing with. And they're up against a side that's just not very good, but is well organised and works hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon 2,692 Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 3 minutes ago, Blue said: What does this even mean? Your English is a mystery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon 2,692 Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 2 minutes ago, Devon Von Devon said: @SirBalon Right ? I love you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,378 Posted June 16, 2018 Author Administrator Share Posted June 16, 2018 Penalty Argentina! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo 8,184 Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 That was stupid from Iceland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panna King 1,012 Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 Messi's chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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