FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Group Stage

Post #461 » by **Baphomet** » Wed Nov 23, 2022 7:18 pm

Rare occasion of De Bruyne playing the wrong pass on the break.

LDNMagic90 · Post #462 » by **LDNMagic90** » Wed Nov 23, 2022 7:31 pm

Belgium need to switch to a back 4 if they want to keep trying to build from the back. Or push the wing backs forward to dominate Canada, Canada only have the two in midfield sitting there’s space to exploit.

KokoKaizer · Post #463 » by **KokoKaizer** » Wed Nov 23, 2022 7:33 pm

This canadian team is fun to watch

Sedale Threatt · Post #464 » by **Sedale Threatt** » Wed Nov 23, 2022 7:34 pm

This is pretty much how Canada played throughout qualifying. They're one of those teams that knows their strengths, plays to them relentlessly and forces you out of your comfort zone.

Stannis · Post #465 » by **Stannis** » Wed Nov 23, 2022 7:39 pm

lol that was a clear foul / penalty

elchengue20 · Post #466 » by **elchengue20** » Wed Nov 23, 2022 7:44 pm

No it wasnt, Canada player was already falling and also was the one initiating contact.

Post #467 » by **Baphomet** » Wed Nov 23, 2022 7:44 pm

1-0 to Belgium, Canada caught with a long ball down the middle and Batshuayi converts with a fine finish. Poor defending.

LDNMagic90 · Post #468 » by **LDNMagic90** » Wed Nov 23, 2022 7:46 pm

Michhhyy

Sedale Threatt · Post #469 » by **Sedale Threatt** » Wed Nov 23, 2022 7:46 pm

what a ball

Post #470 » by **Baphomet** » Wed Nov 23, 2022 7:47 pm

Canada spurning so many chances. Their wide play has been fantastic but it's like they panic when the ball gets into a goal scoring position.

grumpysaddle · Post #471 » by **grumpysaddle** » Wed Nov 23, 2022 7:51 pm

That old ass dude the cameras cut to on TSN that was talking to himself was creepy AF.

duppyy · Post #472 » by **duppyy** » Wed Nov 23, 2022 7:57 pm

elchengue20 wrote:No it wasnt, Canada player was already falling and also was the one initiating contact.

Based on the replay his foot was stepped on before falling.

HIF · Post #473 » by **HIF** » Wed Nov 23, 2022 7:59 pm

Stannis · Post #474 » by **Stannis** » Wed Nov 23, 2022 8:00 pm

duppyy wrote:
elchengue20 wrote:No it wasnt, Canada player was already falling and also was the one initiating contact.

Based on the replay his foot was stepped on before falling.

Yeah, that's what I thought.

Just feel Canada didn't get the call because it wasn't actually a goal-scoring chance and they were already awarded a penalty.

ChumboChappati · Post #475 » by **ChumboChappati** » Wed Nov 23, 2022 8:00 pm

Baphomet wrote:Canada spurning so many chances. Their wide play has been fantastic but it's like they panic when the ball gets into a goal scoring position.

Canada does not have the killer instinct. They need to play more games against better teams to fulfill their potential.

HIF · Post #476 » by **HIF** » Wed Nov 23, 2022 8:02 pm

Come on, take it easy. No need for the antagonism.

- Bapho

ChumboChappati · Post #477 » by **ChumboChappati** » Wed Nov 23, 2022 8:10 pm

not seen such poor finish from any other team as Canada

Jadoogar · Post #478 » by **Jadoogar** » Wed Nov 23, 2022 8:12 pm

Canada is playing well but terrible finishing. Extremely unlucky to be down.

HIF · Post #479 » by **HIF** » Wed Nov 23, 2022 8:13 pm

The_Brecht wrote:Getting ready for a Belgium meltdown.
It has been coming for a while and I expect a really disappointing World Cup for us.

Martinez still opting for a high line, with old and slow defenders. It's baffling, but expected.

I was so surprised to see the 2 old Spurs guys starting at the back. thought they must have retired. Faes is so much better. Batshuayi up front is not that good either. Midfield is class though. Tielemans, KDB and Hazard.

Post #480 » by **Baphomet** » Wed Nov 23, 2022 8:16 pm

HIF wrote:
The_Brecht wrote:Getting ready for a Belgium meltdown.
It has been coming for a while and I expect a really disappointing World Cup for us.

Martinez still opting for a high line, with old and slow defenders. It's baffling, but expected.

I was so surprised to see the 2 old Spurs guys starting at the back. thought they must have retired. Faes is so much better. Batshuayi up front is not that good either. Midfield is class though. Tielemans, KDB and Hazard.

Surprised Faes isn't playing as well. Is he in the squad? I haven't checked.