Group F Matchday 1 - 17/18th June - Germany 0-1 Mexico, Sweden 1-0 South Korea

[Azeem]

Sweden should score before half time.

[Azeem]

Just now, Stan said:

that is shite form Berg and good from the keeper. 

He hit it like it was a pass.

[Toinho]

Just now, Devon Von Devon said:

Sweden should score before half time.

Should they? 

[Stan]

Just now, Devon Von Devon said:

He hit it like it was a pass.

it's fine how he hit it but it should have been in either corner. He's hit it where the keeper was already standing  

[Guest]

3 minutes ago, Devon Von Devon said:

I said on average, there is no way any of these two will beat USA every four out of six times.

The USA are worse than Venezuela in my opinion. They will become a good team soon no doubt, but seeing their squad as well as their performances in the qualifiers, Australia and Japan are much better. Mexico is the only formidable side in CONCACAF.

[Azeem]

Just now, Toinho said:

Should they? 

If they continue going forward like this and don't score than it will be some bad finishing.

[Azeem]

4 minutes ago, Stan said:

it's fine how he hit it but it should have been in either corner. He's hit it where the keeper was already standing  

He didn't had to run towards the ball where he a touch would have been enough for his part. 

[Guest]

South Korea needs to not Ji Sung Park the bus here.

[Stan]

Berg is wasteful. Reminds me of Seferovic for Switzerland, maybe not as bad.

This referee blowing for everything though. Let the game carry on at times man. 

[Toinho]

Sweden have taken control. If they had a striker who wasn't playing in UAE they'd be winning. 

[Azeem]

Are boyish looks adored in East/South East Asia or they just can't/don't grow facial hair ?

[Guest]

That South Korea left side looks so poor on all levels - Lee Seung-Woo needs to come on.

[Stan]

Sweden playing better than I thought they would.

They have more cohesion about them and a bit more of a threat. Seen nothing from South Korea apart from Son's pace once on the wing to think they'll win this game.

[Guest]

I am impressed with South Korea's potential but they lack some match consistency, also that left flank is awful as I've mentioned. A few changes at the half and they can win this.

[Azeem]

Korea playing poorly, making Sweden look like tier A European side.

Koreans have to use their pace more effectively against the slow moving Swedes.

[Azeem]

Thought it went in.

[Stan]

Good work, VAR. 

Overturns a clear penalty decision originally not given. 

[Spike]

WHY THE FUCK DONT THEY GO TO VAR STRAIGHT AWAY INSTEAD OF LETTING PLAY CONTINUE?

 

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[Eco]

Well done on VAR there. Haters will remain but that was the right call. 

1-0 Swedes

[Rick]

Bizarre that the centre back took the pen but it went In so i suppose it doesn't matter. 

[Toinho]

Finally a correct call but the delay is ridiculous. 

[Rick]

1 minute ago, Spike said:

WHY THE FUCK DONT THEY GO TO VAR STRAIGHT AWAY INSTEAD OF LETTING PLAY CONTINUE?

 

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How many times? Because the referee called NO PENALTY initially. He stopped play about ten seconds later once the officials in the box had a second look. As if you expect it to be instantaneous? 

[Guest]

VAR has been executed well in this World Cup I have to admit but I agree with the delay. Its really annoying.

[Spike]

I HATE HIS SPORT

DONT FUCKING USE VAR IF A CALL IS ALREADY MADE

USE IT STRAIGHT AWAY

[Spike]

Just now, Mantis Toboggan M.D. said:

How many times? Because the referee called NO PENALTY initially. He stopped play about ten seconds later once the officials in the box had a second look. As if you expect it to be instantaneous? 

 Uhh, no. I expect the ref to stop play review VAR and then make a decision. Not make a decision, let play continue, stop play, and then make a new decision. That is stupid.