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Post by Junior & Onuora on Nov 23, 2022 20:29:58 GMT 1
Somebody writing in the Telegraph was saying that the rest of the World has now caught up with the bigger teams... how right he was. I'd ordinarily agree, but Costa Rica are ranked higher than the Czech Republic. Would they have shipped 7? Iran is higher than Sweden. Would we put 6 past them? In fairness, that might be a result of their population numbers. I agree the gap is getting closer - but not caught up. But the truth is, we will never see anything like this today: |
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Post by Porrohman on Nov 23, 2022 20:30:12 GMT 1
Nice to see Hazard looking back on form
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Post by Christ in Shades (art) on Nov 23, 2022 20:30:31 GMT 1
Going forward Canada look good but the final shot is letting them down.
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Post by themanfromatlantis on Nov 23, 2022 20:32:34 GMT 1
I presume Belgium are playing in white?
😁😁😁😁
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Post by joeyjoneslocker on Nov 23, 2022 20:32:47 GMT 1
Canada deserve to be leading. Great to watch to be honest. Some real pace and energy.
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Post by Christ in Shades (art) on Nov 23, 2022 20:33:08 GMT 1
Canada need to get in front because Belgium won't be this bad in the second half.
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Post by Doc Halladay 32 on Nov 23, 2022 20:42:28 GMT 1
Speaking of Rankings - Canada(41), the best team in North America as TownOhiofan states are 28 spots below Mexico (13), 25 below USA (16), and 10 below Costa Rica (31), each team they despatched in qualifying - Heck, they are even below Scotland.
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Post by Christ in Shades (art) on Nov 23, 2022 20:43:50 GMT 1
Speaking of Rankings - Canada(41), the best team in North America as TownOhiofan states are 28 spots below Mexico (13), 25 below USA (16), and 10 below Costa Rica (31), each team they despatched in qualifying - Heck, they are even below Scotland. And given Costa Rica got pummelled 7 nowt earlier too. |
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Post by canuckterrier on Nov 23, 2022 20:44:51 GMT 1
Bugger
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Post by galpharm2400 on Nov 23, 2022 20:44:57 GMT 1
If its deemed the defending player plays the ball backwards under duress etc then the forward player is offside, in this case belgian under no pressure plays a shit pass, backwards. That's another shite rule then, surely every player on the field is trying to put the opposition 'under duress'. Lots of last touches off a defender etc, if they are not deemed a definite attempt to play the ball back then the forward is offside.. Its hard to legislate for deflections etc..? In this case it was a definite pass backwards under no pressure at all?  |
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Post by themanfromatlantis on Nov 23, 2022 20:54:19 GMT 1
Belgium seemed lucky there. Only watching snippets and on a small screen, but at least one more decent penalty shout?
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Post by space hardware on Nov 23, 2022 20:58:47 GMT 1
Ferdinand
Alex Scott
Kompany
What a tedious and charisma-free panel this is.
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Post by Christ in Shades (art) on Nov 23, 2022 21:00:08 GMT 1
Ferdinand Alex Scott Kompany What a tedious and charisma-free panel this is. None of em know nowt about football. |
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Post by Terrier Ramone on Nov 23, 2022 21:10:40 GMT 1
Finishing aside, Canada have had a brilliant first half, some excellent build up play.
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Post by turbo2 on Nov 23, 2022 21:24:19 GMT 1
Finishing aside, Canada have had a brilliant first half, some excellent build up play. They’ve been superb until the final third, where they make us look good. 😂 |
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Post by Christ in Shades (art) on Nov 23, 2022 21:28:33 GMT 1
Canada looking a bit leggy now.
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Post by 3Pipe on Nov 23, 2022 21:45:40 GMT 1
Ferdinand Alex Scott Kompany What a tedious and charisma-free panel this is. Mute button, switch on music of choice. Enjoy the footy. |
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Post by galpharm2400 on Nov 23, 2022 21:51:34 GMT 1
Finishing aside, Canada have had a brilliant first half, some excellent build up play. They’ve been superb until the final third, where they make us look good. 😂 They need a Danny Ward, or just someone who gets a shot off, rather than take another touch and lose it.. Even a miss hit might have done it for them.. Belgium, incredibly average and far too old at the back... |
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Post by townohiofan on Nov 23, 2022 21:59:32 GMT 1
Damn. That was fun. Canada has a bright future. They have a new domestic league. It's not very good but it has sprouted up more academies there. It's night and day with football there than it was 10 years ago. Pitches everywhere and a lot of excitement.
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Post by themanfromatlantis on Nov 23, 2022 22:00:10 GMT 1
Canada deserved far more out of that game.
As someone mentioned above, the gap in quality has been shrinking for a while. A lot of these sides are technically good teams, they just lack a couple of superstars with composure in the right parts of the pitch.
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Post by Terrier Ramone on Nov 23, 2022 22:00:43 GMT 1
Really looking forward to Canada's other games, I really enjoyed how they played. Just shows you have to take your chances when you get them.
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Post by yorik on Nov 23, 2022 22:01:06 GMT 1
Great effort by Canada but missing someone who can finish, don't see Belgium getting far in the competition defence will get found out
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Post by turbo2 on Nov 23, 2022 22:02:56 GMT 1
Canada deserved far more out of that game. As someone mentioned above, the gap in quality has been shrinking for a while. A lot of these sides are technically good teams, they just lack a couple of superstars with composure in the right parts of the pitch. They showed exactly why in general top strikers cost the most and earn the most. Done everything apart from win that game |
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Post by yorkshiretripod on Nov 23, 2022 22:23:59 GMT 1
Lineker, you spoon! He was referring to the center field huddle. Hardly given enough credit by the goons in the box, Canada tonight. Very entertaining to watch and totally deserved the win. At least Martinez was able to see that. I hope they manage to get through, they'll certainly give Croatia and Morocco a game.
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Post by yorkshiretripod on Nov 23, 2022 22:31:34 GMT 1
Canada deserved far more out of that game. As someone mentioned above, the gap in quality has been shrinking for a while. A lot of these sides are technically good teams, they just lack a couple of superstars with composure in the right parts of the pitch. Yeah, they lacked the composure at crucial times, but lots of comments about looking leggy tonight as the game wore on. I didn't see that, perhaps they became a bit more rash in their decision making as the game wore on. It's not like non-league v Premier League in the FA Cup. Most of the Canadian side play in the top leagues in Europe. Buchanan looked very useful. Impressed. |
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Post by sabailand on Nov 23, 2022 23:33:21 GMT 1
Ferdinand Alex Scott Kompany What a tedious and charisma-free panel this is. Alex scott might be good Kompany.  |
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Post by space hardware on Nov 24, 2022 0:10:38 GMT 1
Ferdinand Alex Scott Kompany What a tedious and charisma-free panel this is. Alex scott might be good Kompany. You weren't missing that tap in, were you? 😁 |
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Post by lindleyite on Nov 24, 2022 0:17:32 GMT 1
How bloody frustrating were Canada!
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Post by Captainslapper on Nov 24, 2022 1:39:53 GMT 1
Belgium got away with one there to say the least!
Think any side there with a half decent front line would have hammered them tonight.
Canada's pressing was superb. Just that final pass or shot was awful.
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Post by foxtrot666 on Nov 24, 2022 10:19:56 GMT 1
Watched Spain V Costa Rica yesterday, the most one sided game you will ever see. Spain 82% possession 17 shots, CR no shots, not even a corner, I can't remember a worse performance from a team at the World cup finals, so bad 7-0 flattered them. Nice easy start for Spain who may well be a very good team, hard to say when the opposition is totally shite but I think they will beat the Germans in the next game.
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