rubecula Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 6 minutes ago, Bailey said: I think we dipped when Alli got "injured". It wasnt until Loftus-Cheek came on that we picked up again and created more from open play (despite our goal coming from a set piece). When Alli stopped making runs, Henderson stopped playing forward passes and we were more predictable. The big problem for me was our left hand side. A right footed left centre back (who is a bit shit) alongside a right footed left back (who is also a bit shit) both cutting inside whenever they wanted to pass the ball. Other than that though, I thought it was largely possible. Subs took a bit too long but they were the right ones and eventually we got the goal. We have clearly done a lot of work on the training ground on set pieces which is good to see. Pickford wasnt far off the penalty either! the condition didn;'t help either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_E Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 Not impressed with Belgium's performance. Carrasco at left back is gonna cost us goals. holystove 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 14 minutes ago, Steve_E said: Not impressed with Belgium's performance. Carrasco at left back is gonna cost us goals. I thought you looked good go forward but massively suspect at the back. Carrasco was poor, and generally the relationship between the 5 at the back and holding midfielder was almost non existent at times. I saw the WB, RCB, CB and DM all waiting for someone else to close down the man just outside the 18 yard box, when they had an overload Witsel just sat where he was marking nobody when he needed to help his teammates. You will potentially score plenty of goals but a good counter attacking team will rip you to shreds and an intelligent possession team will pull that back 5 all over the place and find holes. The England game will be a good test for both of our formations. Can ours withstand the attacking pressure and quality and can yours stop us from hitting you on the counter. * I only watched the first 60-65 mins of the Belgium game on my phone at work... when I should have been doing work so I may have missed a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_E Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 I didn't think we looked good going forward either. Lots of bad passes and I thought our setup was way too conservative with three centre backs and Witsel. I'm still hoping Martinez will realise we need to just play four at the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jun/18/saudi-arabia-plane-rostov-fire-midair-world-cup-uruguay fuck that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir McGiven Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 Those Russian planes are f...ed up. I remember I was flying from Luhansk (the city was a part of Ukraine back then) to Kiev. It was an old Russian plane from the time of WW2, modernized but you know... I remember the screws next to my seat were moving and screaking. I don't trust Russian planes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 14 minutes ago, Sir McGiven said: Those Russian planes are f...ed up. I remember I was flying from Luhansk (the city was a part of Ukraine back then) to Kiev. It was an old Russian plane from the time of WW2, modernized but you know... I remember the screws next to my seat were moving and screaking. I don't trust Russian planes. Just reading that is making me feel ill. I do not enjoy flying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghoat Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 Holy crap, COL vs JPN, 3 mins in a PK with a red card and Japan coverts it to go up 1-0. All before my 2nd cup of coffee..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 1-1 now after a great free kick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elston Gunnn Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 31 minutes ago, aaron said: 1-1 now after a great free kick. It was smart to go under the defenders. Colombia playing inspired after its defender’s foolish handball so early. He deserved the red. However, the “foul” against Japan that led to the free kick/goal was such a poor call, a sort of make-up call by the ref. Japan right to be upset by that call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 45 minutes ago, Elston Gunnn said: It was smart to go under the defenders. Colombia playing inspired after its defender’s foolish handball so early. He deserved the red. However, the “foul” against Japan that led to the free kick/goal was such a poor call, a sort of make-up call by the ref. Japan right to be upset by that call. Japan 2 - 1 winners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 Gana is starting for Senegal. I really hope they beat poland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinn31 Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 1 hour ago, markjazzbassist said: Gana is starting for Senegal. I really hope they beat poland. Gana scores for Senegal. Mark, I presume you are not one of Ohio's many Americans with Polish ancestry? markjazzbassist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elston Gunnn Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 Probably be scored a deflected own goal, but a good strike from Gana. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 Wicked deflection but a goal nonetheless. Get in Gana! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 19 minutes ago, Quinn31 said: Gana scores for Senegal. Mark, I presume you are not one of Ohio's many Americans with Polish ancestry? GANA I'm Slovak. but you're right, cleveland is populated with mostly eastern europeans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghoat Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 Again, another team expected to advance from group and likely into quarter-finals drops 2-3 points in the opener. Of the 16 that made it in for Pot 1 & 2 - after 9 (Chile), 14 (Wales) and 15 (Italy) didn't qualify. 6 Wins, 6 draws. FOUR lost the opener. Only 3 Pot 1 teams got a win, and that includes Russia who was 65th ranked. Russia, Iran, Serbia, atop their groups, with Sweden and Japan tied at top on GD - what the hell?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 2 hours ago, Elston Gunnn said: Probably be scored a deflected own goal, but a good strike from Gana. Was going wide own goal still a good strike for him there usually high and wide if you can keep it down you’ve always got a chance of a deflection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 57 minutes ago, Palfy said: Was going wide own goal still a good strike for him there usually high and wide if you can keep it down you’ve always got a chance of a deflection. And off his shin... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnh Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 4 hours ago, markjazzbassist said: GANA I'm Slovak. but you're right, cleveland is populated with mostly eastern europeans. I thought 'markjazzbassist' had something to do with music, but its Slovakian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 4 minutes ago, johnh said: I thought 'markjazzbassist' had something to do with music, but its Slovakian. Lol well played Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 13 minutes ago, johnh said: I thought 'markjazzbassist' had something to do with music, but its Slovakian. Markjazzovýbasist would be more accurate in the mother tongue but he's anglicised it for us. markjazzbassist and Ghoat 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghoat Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 Silly vodka drinkers.... http://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/the-toe-poke/65/post/3534916/beer-supply-running-low-in-moscow-during-world-cup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 Been a great World Cup so far, the under dogs doing well, the big boys struggling. This week I suspect the games to be even better with the likes of Argentina, Germany and Brazil all needing wins. I thought VAR was working well until the England game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sir McGiven Posted June 20, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 Not sure if I should post it to the jokes thread or here but anyway... This low budget cosplay guy: Bailey, Romey 1878, markjazzbassist and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 https://www.cnbc.com/2018/06/19/moscow-runs-low-on-beer-necessities-for-thirsty-world-cup-fans.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 12 hours ago, Ghoat said: Silly vodka drinkers.... http://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/the-toe-poke/65/post/3534916/beer-supply-running-low-in-moscow-during-world-cup 1 hour ago, MikeO said: https://www.cnbc.com/2018/06/19/moscow-runs-low-on-beer-necessities-for-thirsty-world-cup-fans.html Hmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 Been on the magic Mushrooms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghoat Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 Time difference Romey, I work the night shift, Mike has the morning shift. And Moscow is low on beer if you haven't heard yet.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir McGiven Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 Terrible, terrible football from Uruguay against Saudi Arabia so far. However, they are ahead 1-0. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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