Group H Matchday 3 - 28 June - Japan 0-1 Poland, Senegal 0-1 Colombia

[Eco]

Just now, Stan said:

he really did  

 

Just now, DeadLinesman said:

Eh?

First thought is he didn't. I'm delayed from you all. 

[El Profesor]

 

Yerri Mina is very criticized in Spain but he looked good against Poland and forms a good pair with Davinson. 

But what really catches the eye in this colombian side is the midfield. Juanfer Quintero and James are super fun to watch.  

Senegal is a very well organized side, and they can make Colombia pay for any mistakes on the counter with Ismaïla Sarr and Mané. Nice match so far.

[Smiley Culture]

Tough one that penalty decision. I’d say he’s probably got that right but I could see why it may have been given. 

 

[DeadLinesman]

We’re on 20:40

[Machado]

Clean

[Azeem]

Clear offside ! 

[Eco]

I must have missed something...Rodriguez get hurt? 

[Eco]

7 minutes ago, Machado said:

Clean

That is a lovely slide. 

[Stan]

Just now, Eco said:

I must have missed something...Rodriguez get hurt? 

came in to the tournament with an injury. probably exacerbated it. 

[Eco]

Just now, Stan said:

came in to the tournament with an injury. probably exacerbated it. 

Okay - I am watching it on mute so I really had no earthly idea. 

[Azeem]

can't we just remove Russia over the doping allegations and let 3 teams from group H go through

[Eco]

Colombia is having a horrid start with what looks to be their second injury in the first half. 

[Guest]

I think @Blue said Columbia aren't as good as they were. They have been very poor today

[Azeem]

How tall is this Senegal team... They must be only second to Serbia

[El Profesor]

8 minutes ago, Gunnersauraus said:

I think @Blue said Columbia aren't as good as they were. They have been very poor today

Yes, it was him. 

Colombia had a great match against Poland but it´s hard to know to what extent this was more about Poland being poor than Colombia being strong. 

Senegal looks very comfortable. Cissé made the right adjustments, they were a bit to passive defending against Japan, but today they´re tactically on point. Slowing down Colombia, who can´t create dangerous chances.

Koulibably would probably be a starter for France, if he wanted. He is really good.

[Guest]

Linekar " Didier you'd be rolling around for a few minutes there" 

[Guest]

1 minute ago, El Profesor said:

Yes, it was him. 

Colombia had a great match against Poland but it´s hard to know to what extent this was more about Poland being poor than Colombia being strong. 

Senegal looks very comfortable. Cissé made the right adjustments, they were a bit to passive defending against Japan, but today they´re tactically on point. Slowing down Colombia, who can´t create dangerous chances.

Koulibably would probably be a starter for France, if he wanted. He is really good.

I'd  rather face senegal as I think Columbia can be good where as I would fancy England to beat Senegal 

[bozziovai]

as much as i love japan but i have to pass on this game.    just on google updates.   

[Guest]

2 minutes ago, El Profesor said:

Yes, it was him. 

Colombia had a great match against Poland but it´s hard to know to what extent this was more about Poland being poor than Colombia being strong. 

Senegal looks very comfortable. Cissé made the right adjustments, they were a bit to passive defending against Japan, but today they´re tactically on point. Slowing down Colombia, who can´t create dangerous chances.

Koulibably would probably be a starter for France, if he wanted. He is really good.

I have no idea how this Colombia team qualified for the World Cup playing as poorly as they did. Like I said, we are better than them. We might not be as talented but at least we know what we want to play as opposed to Colombia who can't decide on a lineup nor style. Pekerman has lost the plot after 2014.

[Stan]

not impressed with this Colombia side today. Underwhelming given they need to win to get through.

[nudge+]

Osako on for injured Okazaki!

[Machado]

5 minutes ago, Stan said:

not impressed with this Colombia side today. Underwhelming given they need to win to get through.

Seriously don't know what is up with them. So boring which is something they usually aren't. Slow game.

[Guest]

1 minute ago, Machado said:

Seriously don't know what is up with them. So boring which is something they usually aren't. Slow game.

Wrong. Colombia have been boring and slow the past 3 years now.

[Stan]

Poland score! Bednarek have scored.

Japan drop to 3rd. 

Now means Senegal and Colombia will both go through.

Japan need a goal.

[nudge+]

Bad defending by the Japanese... Hope they manage to score, still 30 minutes to go...