FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Semi-Finals & Final

Tracymcgoaty · Post #221 » by **Tracymcgoaty** » Tue Dec 13, 2022 9:45 pm

Baphomet wrote:
GSWFan1994 wrote:Overall feeling here in Brazil right now:

Actually burst out laughing.

Man I love O Fenomeno.

This is what Brazil is lacking. A total killer of a forward. Last really good striker they had was like Fabiano or something. Of course doesn't come close to my idol as a kid R9 but Brazil hasn't churned out any quality forwards in ages it feels like.

Remember when Fred was starting for Brazil? Jesus that must have been dark times.

Stannis · Post #222 » by **Stannis** » Tue Dec 13, 2022 9:54 pm

Seems like lot of people are upset we didn't get an even matchup.

But what I saw was still greatness.

Argentina finally hitting their stride? They finally look like a WC winning team.

Shout out to magik9113. I think he was the one who called this from the beginning

clyde21 · Post #223 » by **clyde21** » Tue Dec 13, 2022 9:54 pm

Ronaldo lookin healthy

rocketsfan100 · Post #224 » by **rocketsfan100** » Tue Dec 13, 2022 10:01 pm

I keep saying it this is going to Argentinas World Cup to win. We are going to send Messi off on style. Viva Argentina

Post #225 » by **Baphomet** » Tue Dec 13, 2022 10:10 pm

El Turco wrote:he is also bursting

Overall feeling in England at the prospect of a potential France vs. Argentina final:

Post #226 » by **Baphomet** » Tue Dec 13, 2022 10:15 pm

Tracymcgoaty wrote:This is what Brazil is lacking. A total killer of a forward. Last really good striker they had was like Fabiano or something. Of course doesn't come close to my idol as a kid R9 but Brazil hasn't churned out any quality forwards in ages it feels like.

Remember when Fred was starting for Brazil? Jesus that must have been dark times.

Well, they have plenty of quality forwards like Jesus, Richarlison etc. but they're not out-and-out strikers, like you said. Richarlison is a winger who can sometimes masquerade as a striker, and Jesus is more like a support striker that holds and distributes the ball, supplementing the wingers, like he does well at Arsenal.

Their best attacking players like Neymar and Vini Jr, they're wingers. It's like death by a thousand cuts, and they sometimes struggle with a plan B as there isn't anyone that can reliably convert from crosses and high balls into the box.

Pharmcat · Post #227 » by **Pharmcat** » Tue Dec 13, 2022 10:31 pm

Stannis wrote:Seems like lot of people are upset we didn't get an even matchup.

But what I saw was still greatness.

Argentina finally hitting their stride? They finally look like a WC winning team.

Shout out to magik9113. I think he was the one who called this from the beginning

France has a great chance

Bobbcats · Post #228 » by **Bobbcats** » Tue Dec 13, 2022 10:34 pm

Pharmcat wrote:
Stannis wrote:Seems like lot of people are upset we didn't get an even matchup.

But what I saw was still greatness.

Argentina finally hitting their stride? They finally look like a WC winning team.

Shout out to magik9113. I think he was the one who called this from the beginning

France has a great chance

I think France are the actual favorites if they beat Morocco... But neutrals and even betting odds will all be for the story of Messi getting it done. What bastard Mbappe, Griezman and co would be to deny it.

Post #229 » by **Baphomet** » Tue Dec 13, 2022 10:38 pm

LordCovington33 wrote:
El Turco wrote:
Evenacus wrote:
Analytics is for basketball man, there is no shame there, you have time to learn about football.

spoken like a true caveman, carry on.

although there is shame in showing less fight than saudi arabia.

Yep, waved the white flag and looking for comfort hugs after that penalty kick. Even the low ranked Aussies put up more of a fight when they almost equalised in injury time. One of the weakest semis from recent memory.

Damn you guys are ruthless, poor guy's team just got knocked out of the World Cup semis, that **** hurts. I kind of agree with you both in regards to the game, but I don't blame him for feeling a bit angry and defensive too.

El Turco · Post #230 » by **El Turco** » Tue Dec 13, 2022 10:44 pm

Baphomet wrote:
El Turco wrote:he is also bursting

Overall feeling in England at the prospect of a potential France vs. Argentina final:

argentina is far from being a likeable team but i would back them over francers, french arrogance and bumptiousness would be hard to handle after two in a row.

i am just hoping for a good semi game, but probably more of the same tomorrow unless french defenders continue to turn penalty box into octagon and give up silly penalties.

El Turco · Post #231 » by **El Turco** » Tue Dec 13, 2022 10:54 pm

Baphomet wrote:
LordCovington33 wrote:
El Turco wrote:
spoken like a true caveman, carry on.

although there is shame in showing less fight than saudi arabia.

Yep, waved the white flag and looking for comfort hugs after that penalty kick. Even the low ranked Aussies put up more of a fight when they almost equalised in injury time. One of the weakest semis from recent memory.

Damn you guys are ruthless, poor guy's team just got knocked out of the World Cup semis, that **** hurts. I kind of agree with you both in regards to the game, but I don't blame him for feeling a bit angry and defensive too.

normally fair but initially he wanted engage unprovoked and there is an old adage about messing with bulls and getting horns

otherwise we were all excited about nipples of miss croatia pregame

rocketsfan100 · Post #232 » by **rocketsfan100** » Tue Dec 13, 2022 11:15 pm

Argentina v France. Best two teams in the world going at it..

Post #233 » by **G R E Y** » Wed Dec 14, 2022 12:00 am

El Turco wrote:
Baphomet wrote:
GSWFan1994 wrote:Overall feeling here in Brazil right now:

Actually burst out laughing.

Man I love O Fenomeno.

he is also bursting

"And finally, monsieur, a wafer-thin mint."

GeorgeSears · Post #234 » by **GeorgeSears** » Wed Dec 14, 2022 12:23 am

Messi should be sent to jail for what he did to Gvardiol.

Bobbcats · Post #235 » by **Bobbcats** » Wed Dec 14, 2022 12:45 am

Molina is praying for Hakimi to take care of business

Mamba81p · Post #236 » by **Mamba81p** » Wed Dec 14, 2022 12:58 am

Argentina was a different team ever since Lautaro stopped playing, and Alvarez replaced him

Kahn_2001 · Post #237 » by **Kahn_2001** » Wed Dec 14, 2022 1:41 am

Smh what else is new? Another bogus penalty awarded to Argentina. Absolutely disgraceful from fifa, I thought it couldn't get worse than holding the copa america every year just so the midget could win it.

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GSWFan1994 · Post #238 » by **GSWFan1994** » Wed Dec 14, 2022 2:40 am

Tracymcgoaty wrote:
Baphomet wrote:Actually burst out laughing.

Man I love O Fenomeno.

This is what Brazil is lacking. A total killer of a forward. Last really good striker they had was like Fabiano or something. Of course doesn't come close to my idol as a kid R9 but Brazil hasn't churned out any quality forwards in ages it feels like.

Remember when Fred was starting for Brazil? Jesus that must have been dark times.

We haven't had a great, all-time, timeless-tier player since 2006, I think.

Yes, Neymar doesn't count.

If you put current Neymar in that 2006 team (Kaká, Ronaldinho, Adriano, Ronaldo, Robinho, etc) team... he would be a reserve.

That's not even taking into account the other side of the field.

GSWFan1994 · Post #239 » by **GSWFan1994** » Wed Dec 14, 2022 2:46 am

clyde21 wrote:Ronaldo lookin healthy

Though that pic was photoshopped, yep it doesn't look good.

"He's not fat, he's big boned"...

LordCovington33 · Post #240 » by **LordCovington33** » Wed Dec 14, 2022 2:47 am

Baphomet wrote:
LordCovington33 wrote:
El Turco wrote:
spoken like a true caveman, carry on.

although there is shame in showing less fight than saudi arabia.

Yep, waved the white flag and looking for comfort hugs after that penalty kick. Even the low ranked Aussies put up more of a fight when they almost equalised in injury time. One of the weakest semis from recent memory.

Damn you guys are ruthless, poor guy's team just got knocked out of the World Cup semis, that **** hurts. I kind of agree with you both in regards to the game, but I don't blame him for feeling a bit angry and defensive too.

Nah everybody is fair game in football. Banter is a common feature of the sport. England copped it for days. It does hurt, I agree.
I actually wanted Croatia to advance (#Ivana Knoll), but telling people they don’t understand the sport was too good an opportunity to miss out on.