with this much uncertainty, upsets and 0-0 scores. Definitely has been an entertaining WC for sure.
2002 in Japan and SK was like this cup.
A podcast I listened to months ago predicted that this would be just like 2002. That WC was held right after the Champions League ended and all the top players were exhausted.
This is happening in the middle of the season in the desert and the top European league players have played a ton of minutes over the last 2+ years (the euros was last year!). Belgians are at the end of their top generation and look out of ideas with an average manager.
Plus all the Asian nations have caught up and are playing across many top leagues.
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yep, even if only based on how much trouble BEL had with CAN compared to match just played, almost a NC. Head to head comps aren't necessarily a tell, but hard not to draw an inference.
even if they lose here. It’s looking like Spain finishes on 9 points, and the other teams will be on 3 each if Germany beats Costa Rica, and Germany looks to be in good position with goal differential. It’s going to be very interesting on the final match day.
credit Germany pressure but ESP driving me crazy going backwards the middle 15 - 20 minutes and Spain keeper doing his best Alisson imitation of over-thinking, over dribbling into trouble jeez. Then Enrique brings on Morata
Won't see many better: perfect service by Jordy Alba and Morata's exquisite outside of the foot touch at full speed while well marked
Ha! CHP, rumors of imminent demise of GER are premature! Great game
they chose not to, only surprising a tired and slow, albeit physical wall of defense for Germany. Spain had the chances, but Germany had the Defensive strength.
Jap - Spain should be interesting.
Germany - CR, I tend to go Ger there
Nice goal too.
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CRC is up 1-0 with 5 minutes left to play
Nice goal too.
Germans are breathing a little easier.
2002 in Japan and SK was like this cup.
Quote: with this much uncertainty, upsets and 0-0 scores. Definitely has been an entertaining WC for sure.
2002 in Japan and SK was like this cup.
Still very early, roll of results will begin to sort out, but yeah, wide open. IIRC 2002 USMNT took a major jobbing from the officials, vs ITA?
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with this much uncertainty, upsets and 0-0 scores. Definitely has been an entertaining WC for sure.
2002 in Japan and SK was like this cup.
A podcast I listened to months ago predicted that this would be just like 2002. That WC was held right after the Champions League ended and all the top players were exhausted.
This is happening in the middle of the season in the desert and the top European league players have played a ton of minutes over the last 2+ years (the euros was last year!). Belgians are at the end of their top generation and look out of ideas with an average manager.
Plus all the Asian nations have caught up and are playing across many top leagues.
Very high probability that Germany finishes today.
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Fuck Canada!
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Hope he's not driving today ... :-)
no match for this Croatian poise, 3 - 1
Davies and Buchanan are 2 WC players to build around
I thought Jonathan David would have more of an impact
Won't see many better: perfect service by Jordy Alba and Morata's exquisite outside of the foot touch at full speed while well marked
Ha! CHP, rumors of imminent demise of GER are premature! Great game
Jap - Spain should be interesting.
Germany - CR, I tend to go Ger there