FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Semi-Finals & Final

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Post#881 » by Blame Rasho » Sun Dec 18, 2022 5:09 pm

Stannis wrote:Messi playing quite poor without Di Maria tbh.

2nd goal started from a Messi mistake (giving up the ball at the midfield line).


France playing with high pressure and going all out.

I'd hate to be the one who had to defend them! They want every loose ball, live or die.


If Argentina loses this is the moment where the game changed
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Post#882 » by djsunyc » Sun Dec 18, 2022 5:10 pm

messi with some bad turnovers down the stretch.
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Post#883 » by ChumboChappati » Sun Dec 18, 2022 5:11 pm

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Evenacus wrote:Maybe this is an airborne virus 8-)

Don't joke, man, there's word of MERS being an issue at the WC. Not saying at all that it's what's going on here, but that would be a horrible outcome from one of the WC's we've seen in years.

all this virus affecting some French players is France's own fault. As per news they have been using air condition all the time except of course when plying, and this is a no-no if you stay longer in a hot country; they are not allowing the nature to kick in and regulate your body. One of my relative had the same issue, she was on an extended visit to a hot country and was using air condition a lot and got sick; once she start using air condition moderately she was ok.
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Post#884 » by rapstarter » Sun Dec 18, 2022 5:11 pm

Both teams look gassed
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Post#885 » by G R E Y » Sun Dec 18, 2022 5:11 pm

10 vs. 10 is the drama we're here for.
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Post#886 » by Tracymcgoaty » Sun Dec 18, 2022 5:11 pm

Idiotic by Scaloni to take out Di Maria.
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Post#887 » by Blame Rasho » Sun Dec 18, 2022 5:12 pm

France should win this. All the momentum is with them and they look fresher and quicker and right now at 95 min, they have the best player on the field with mbappe
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Post#888 » by Message Boar » Sun Dec 18, 2022 5:12 pm

I still think that if this goes to penalties, Argentina will take this.

Martinez is a monster at stopping pens and I don't think Lloris can match that.
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Post#889 » by Tracymcgoaty » Sun Dec 18, 2022 5:13 pm

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Stannis wrote:Messi playing quite poor without Di Maria tbh.

2nd goal started from a Messi mistake (giving up the ball at the midfield line).


France playing with high pressure and going all out.

I'd hate to be the one who had to defend them! They want every loose ball, live or die.


If Argentina loses this is the moment where the game changed


No the game changed when Otmaendi gave up a penalty when he should have just cleared it. Lol thats where the game changed before that France had 0.
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Post#890 » by CalamityX12 » Sun Dec 18, 2022 5:13 pm

Uncalled foul of course
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Post#891 » by ChumboChappati » Sun Dec 18, 2022 5:13 pm

if game go to penalty kicks, France will lose
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Post#892 » by Pharmcat » Sun Dec 18, 2022 5:13 pm

Arg will win in penalties since francs has no greizman and giroid
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Re: FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Semi-Finals & Final 

Post#893 » by G R E Y » Sun Dec 18, 2022 5:13 pm

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G R E Y wrote:
Evenacus wrote:Maybe this is an airborne virus 8-)

Don't joke, man, there's word of MERS being an issue at the WC. Not saying at all that it's what's going on here, but that would be a horrible outcome from one of the WC's we've seen in years.

all this virus affecting some French players is France's own fault. As per news they have been using air condition all the time except of course when plying, and this is a no-no if you stay longer in a hot country; they are not allowing the nature to kick in and regulate your body. One of my relative had the same issue, she was on an extended visit to a hot country and was using air condition a lot and got sick; once she start using air condition moderately she was ok.

Had no idea about this, will look into it, thanks. May be a good travel tip as I'm not great with heat and sun.

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Post#894 » by Blame Rasho » Sun Dec 18, 2022 5:14 pm

Message Boar wrote:I still think that if this goes to penalties, Argentina will take this.

Martinez is a monster at stopping pens and I don't think Lloris can match that.


Lloris is one of the best goalkeepers in the world… you make him seem like a scrub.

The quality of the people kicking is the biggest issue.

France has subbed some guys I would want kicking
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Post#895 » by rapstarter » Sun Dec 18, 2022 5:14 pm

CalamityX12 wrote:Uncalled foul of course


That was offside first
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Post#896 » by rapstarter » Sun Dec 18, 2022 5:16 pm

Camavinga should have been in much earlier
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Post#897 » by Blame Rasho » Sun Dec 18, 2022 5:16 pm

Stupid foul in a location where you can make a cross
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Post#898 » by Wooderson » Sun Dec 18, 2022 5:16 pm

I hope ppl who criticized Arg for going down easy are livid at France for diving left and right now.
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Post#899 » by LDNMagic90 » Sun Dec 18, 2022 5:18 pm

The pitch looks awful
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Post#900 » by rapstarter » Sun Dec 18, 2022 5:18 pm

Funny if Lautaro wins this

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