FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Knockout Phase

Post #681 » by **Baphomet** » Mon Dec 5, 2022 7:45 pm

Stannis wrote:With the excessive dancing, I really hope Brazil lose in this tournament. For that reason, I see them winning the cup.

They have yet to face Harry Kane. He was Walthamstow's junior scrabble champion. Now that's real flair.

clyde21 · Post #682 » by **clyde21** » Mon Dec 5, 2022 7:47 pm

Spoiler:

PistolPeteJR · Post #683 » by **PistolPeteJR** » Mon Dec 5, 2022 7:51 pm

Pharmcat wrote:
PistolPeteJR wrote:Some of you guys are hilarious.

They dance because it’s a big part of their culture and tradition. It’s not like they’re shimmying in front of their opponents’ bench. Get my jig?

its not like they have won anything big recently?

but whatever, they can enjoy tonight

Again: you mistaken their dancing for strict showboating. It’s a part of their culture and tradition. What don’t you get?

Stannis · Post #684 » by **Stannis** » Mon Dec 5, 2022 7:54 pm

Really hoping Argentina can beat Netherlands. I don't think it's a sure thing. Far from it. Argentina hasn't impressed me at all yet.

Lost the the Saudis. Owned Poland. Looked good against Mexico. But Argentina has always beaten up Mexico like it was their day job. Almost had Australia tie the game in stoppage time.

Netherlands will be the best team they faced so far.

Stannis · Post #685 » by **Stannis** » Mon Dec 5, 2022 8:02 pm

Just want to say I enjoy the discussions with all of you. Never knew we had so many knowledgeable soccer/futbol heads on RealGM

Stannis · Post #686 » by **Stannis** » Mon Dec 5, 2022 8:03 pm

Dirk wrote:I knew that it'd suck for Uruguay to go out.

At least if Uruguay were destroyed, we'd be seeing some massive brawl.

Just what I was thinking. They would have fought like hell against Brazil.

Post #687 » by **Dirk** » Mon Dec 5, 2022 8:04 pm

Stannis wrote:
Dirk wrote:I knew that it'd suck for Uruguay to go out.

At least if Uruguay were destroyed, we'd be seeing some massive brawl.

Just what I was thinking. They would have fought like hell against Brazil.

Absolutely.

Mexico and Uruguay being out was bad for this knockout round.

Korea and Poland are a waste of space.

The Polish even celebrated the 3-1 in the 90th minute.

clyde21 · Post #688 » by **clyde21** » Mon Dec 5, 2022 8:05 pm

Dirk wrote:
Stannis wrote:
Dirk wrote:I knew that it'd suck for Uruguay to go out.

At least if Uruguay were destroyed, we'd be seeing some massive brawl.

Just what I was thinking. They would have fought like hell against Brazil.

Absolutely.

Mexico and Uruguay being out was bad for this knockout round.

Korea and Poland are a waste of space.

The Polish even celebrated the 3-1 in the 90th minute.

i think the Poles were just celebrating Lewandowski's last goal for national team

Pharmcat · Post #689 » by **Pharmcat** » Mon Dec 5, 2022 8:07 pm

Stannis wrote:
Dirk wrote:I knew that it'd suck for Uruguay to go out.

At least if Uruguay were destroyed, we'd be seeing some massive brawl.

Just what I was thinking. They would have fought like hell against Brazil.

Or bit them

wco81 · Post #690 » by **wco81** » Mon Dec 5, 2022 8:10 pm

LDNMagic90 wrote:I LOVE a confident Brazil side that dance after they score, showboat/embarrass their opponent. It sucks it had to be South Korea to be the victim since they are a likeable team, but it almost feels like football is complete seeing brazil like this.

I enjoyed it a lot when Germany crushed them 7-1 in their own home, followed by Netherlands beating them 3-0 for third place.

But they certainly rose up fast, probably an unlimited player development pipeline.

Post #691 » by **Baphomet** » Mon Dec 5, 2022 8:36 pm

My word what a screamer, a proper thunder bastard strike. Glad Korea have something to be happy about.

PistolPeteJR · Post #692 » by **PistolPeteJR** » Mon Dec 5, 2022 8:37 pm

Good finish by SK.

LDNMagic90 · Post #693 » by **LDNMagic90** » Mon Dec 5, 2022 8:38 pm

Thunder bastard of a goal

LDNMagic90 · Post #694 » by **LDNMagic90** » Mon Dec 5, 2022 8:42 pm

Nice touch there from the Brazil coach to sub on their third choice keeper. He hasn’t played a minute yet till now.

clyde21 · Post #695 » by **clyde21** » Mon Dec 5, 2022 8:42 pm

we like the thunder bastard strikes

Pharmcat · Post #696 » by **Pharmcat** » Mon Dec 5, 2022 8:45 pm

This is what I’m referring to. Brazil too busy celebrating and lose focus and give up goal. It will come back to bite them later on

LDNMagic90 · Post #697 » by **LDNMagic90** » Mon Dec 5, 2022 8:46 pm

wco81 wrote:
LDNMagic90 wrote:I LOVE a confident Brazil side that dance after they score, showboat/embarrass their opponent. It sucks it had to be South Korea to be the victim since they are a likeable team, but it almost feels like football is complete seeing brazil like this.

I enjoyed it a lot when Germany crushed them 7-1 in their own home, followed by Netherlands beating them 3-0 for third place.

But they certainly rose up fast, probably an unlimited player development pipeline.

I think most people enjoyed Brazil getting hammered at home.

Yeah I think Brazil will always produce top players, Endrick, Savio and Angelo will be some of the top players for them in the next 5-10 years. Plus there will be more names we’ll hear about in the next 5 years that I’m sure will be playing for the big clubs in Europe.

ChumboChappati · Post #698 » by **ChumboChappati** » Mon Dec 5, 2022 8:50 pm

I just read the news that Kylian Mbappe's personal mission is to avoid endorsing anything alcohol or gambling related during his career and thats the reason he is not attending those media duties because Budweiser sponsors FIFA. Who does that in this age? Can this decision shorten his career?

ejftw · Post #699 » by **ejftw** » Mon Dec 5, 2022 8:52 pm

Can we give style points for that goal and make it 4-4?

clyde21 · Post #700 » by **clyde21** » Mon Dec 5, 2022 8:52 pm

Pharmcat wrote:This is what I’m referring to. Brazil too busy celebrating and lose focus and give up goal. It will come back to bite them later on

being up 4-0 in the WC is like being up 50 points in a bball game and you let the other team go on a 8-0 run...not a big deal lol