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  • WC2022 Day 2 ENG-IRN NED-SEN USA-WAL [R]

    From Futbolmetrix@21:1/5 to All on Mon Nov 21 05:38:36 2022
    I was about to write that England was looking quite good so far, and just like that they take lead with a Bellingham header.

    Sad that Alireza Beiravand, the Iranian goalie with the monster throws, had to be taken out after a handful of minutes.

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  • From Futbolmetrix@21:1/5 to Futbolmetrix on Mon Nov 21 05:47:00 2022
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 8:38:37 AM UTC-5, Futbolmetrix wrote:
    I was about to write that England was looking quite good so far, and just like that they take lead with a Bellingham header.

    Sad that Alireza Beiravand, the Iranian goalie with the monster throws, had to be taken out after a handful of minutes.

    2-0, Saka with a bullet off a Harry Maguire assist.

    and now 3-0. Sterling nice finish off a Harry Kane assist.

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  • From Jesus Petry@21:1/5 to All on Mon Nov 21 05:46:28 2022
    Em segunda-feira, 21 de novembro de 2022 às 10:38:37 UTC-3, Futbolmetrix escreveu:
    I was about to write that England was looking quite good so far, and just like that they take lead with a Bellingham header.

    Sad that Alireza Beiravand, the Iranian goalie with the monster throws, had to be taken out after a handful of minutes.

    Is it coming home?

    Tchau!
    Jesus Petry

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  • From Real Mardin@21:1/5 to Futbolmetrix on Mon Nov 21 05:53:17 2022
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 1:47:02 PM UTC, Futbolmetrix wrote:
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 8:38:37 AM UTC-5, Futbolmetrix wrote:
    I was about to write that England was looking quite good so far, and just like that they take lead with a Bellingham header.

    Sad that Alireza Beiravand, the Iranian goalie with the monster throws, had to be taken out after a handful of minutes.
    2-0, Saka with a bullet off a Harry Maguire assist.

    and now 3-0. Sterling nice finish off a Harry Kane assist.

    Well this is now dead as a spectacle so I’ll just add some social commentary and say that it still feels strange watching the World Cup when it’s so cold I’m wearing a jumper and with the England fans singing “jingle bells “. Desert World Cup
    Christmas Special indeed!


    RM

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  • From KaiserD2@21:1/5 to real_mardin@yahoo.co.uk on Mon Nov 21 09:11:50 2022
    England look great. Interesting comment by Landon Donovan who's doing
    the game for the US with Ian Dart--it's an England tactic to flood the
    right side of the penalty area with several players. Three great
    finishes in the first half.

    As for the time of year, I would think that some of you in Britain
    feel the same way I do here in New England--great to have the World
    Cup at the most depressing time of the year because of the short
    days!!!

    David K

    p.s. This result is really putting the pressure on the US and Wales.


    On Mon, 21 Nov 2022 05:53:17 -0800 (PST), Real Mardin
    <real_mardin@yahoo.co.uk> wrote:

    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 1:47:02 PM UTC, Futbolmetrix wrote:
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 8:38:37 AM UTC-5, Futbolmetrix wrote:
    I was about to write that England was looking quite good so far, and just like that they take lead with a Bellingham header.

    Sad that Alireza Beiravand, the Iranian goalie with the monster throws, had to be taken out after a handful of minutes.
    2-0, Saka with a bullet off a Harry Maguire assist.

    and now 3-0. Sterling nice finish off a Harry Kane assist.

    Well this is now dead as a spectacle so I’ll just add some social commentary and say that it still feels strange watching the World Cup when it’s so cold I’m wearing a jumper and with the England fans singing “jingle bells “. Desert World Cup Christmas
    Special indeed!


    RM

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  • From The Doctor@21:1/5 to jesus.petry@gmail.com on Mon Nov 21 14:19:20 2022
    In article <79cb9bef-3945-42cb-8815-c8ad3e6809b1n@googlegroups.com>,
    Jesus Petry <jesus.petry@gmail.com> wrote:
    Em segunda-feira, 21 de novembro de 2022 às 10:38:37 UTC-3,
    Futbolmetrix escreveu:
    I was about to write that England was looking quite good so far, and
    just like that they take lead with a Bellingham header.

    Sad that Alireza Beiravand, the Iranian goalie with the monster
    throws, had to be taken out after a handful of minutes.

    Is it coming home?

    Brazil has yet to have their say.


    Tchau!
    Jesus Petry


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  • From Real Mardin@21:1/5 to The Doctor on Mon Nov 21 06:37:42 2022
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 2:19:23 PM UTC, The Doctor wrote:
    In article <79cb9bef-3945-42cb...@googlegroups.com>,
    Jesus Petry <jesus...@gmail.com> wrote:
    Em segunda-feira, 21 de novembro de 2022 às 10:38:37 UTC-3,
    Futbolmetrix escreveu:
    I was about to write that England was looking quite good so far, and >just like that they take lead with a Bellingham header.

    Sad that Alireza Beiravand, the Iranian goalie with the monster
    throws, had to be taken out after a handful of minutes.

    Is it coming home?
    Brazil has yet to have their say.


    Tchau!
    Jesus Petry


    --
    Member - Liberal International This is doc...@nk.ca Ici doc...@nk.ca
    Yahweh, King & country!Never Satan President Republic!Beware AntiChrist rising!
    Look at Psalms 14 and 53 on Atheism https://www.empire.kred/ROOTNK?t=94a1f39b
    Happy Christmas 2022 and Merry New Year 2023 Beware https://mindspring.com

    Just realised what my problem with this stadium (Khalifa) is. The crowd seems far away from the pitch which is only acceptable if there is a running track. I looked it up and this stadium usually has a running track but it looks like they’ve either
    turfed or covered it over. Absolutely inexcusable. A running track around the pitch is reminiscent of the World Cups of old and would have added some authenticity to look of this World Cup.



    RM

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  • From Blueshirt@21:1/5 to All on Mon Nov 21 15:42:45 2022
    KaiserD2 wrote:

    England look great.

    Iran look very poor though.

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  • From Real Mardin@21:1/5 to Blueshirt on Mon Nov 21 08:15:02 2022
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 2:42:48 PM UTC, Blueshirt wrote:
    KaiserD2 wrote:

    England look great.

    Iran look very poor though.


    Trumpets are playing in Senegal v Netherlands! Finally feels like the World Cup is starting!

    RM

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  • From LedZep IgaSwanTech@21:1/5 to Real Mardin on Mon Nov 21 08:58:37 2022
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 10:15:04 AM UTC-6, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 2:42:48 PM UTC, Blueshirt wrote:
    KaiserD2 wrote:

    England look great.

    Iran look very poor though.
    Trumpets are playing in Senegal v Netherlands! Finally feels like the World Cup is starting!

    RM
    Netherlands has been piss poor. The first two games were interesting. This game blows. Is Louis Van Gaal the new Southgate? And is Southgate not Southgate anymore?

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  • From Futbolmetrix@21:1/5 to LedZep IgaSwanTech on Mon Nov 21 09:21:08 2022
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 11:58:39 AM UTC-5, LedZep IgaSwanTech wrote:

    Netherlands has been piss poor. The first two games were interesting. This game blows. Is Louis Van Gaal the new Southgate? And is Southgate not Southgate anymore?

    I've only been watching the first few minutes of the second half. Good to see Senegal making it a real match. Not much from the Oranje. Maybe the orange of their jerseys is not bright enough?

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  • From Real Mardin@21:1/5 to LedZep IgaSwanTech on Mon Nov 21 09:17:39 2022
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 4:58:39 PM UTC, LedZep IgaSwanTech wrote:
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 10:15:04 AM UTC-6, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 2:42:48 PM UTC, Blueshirt wrote:
    KaiserD2 wrote:

    England look great.

    Iran look very poor though.
    Trumpets are playing in Senegal v Netherlands! Finally feels like the World Cup is starting!

    RM
    Netherlands has been piss poor. The first two games were interesting. This game blows.

    ??? The first two games were non events in terms of being evenly contested, this one so far has been well contested by both sides and is in the balance. Surely this is the more interesting match?


    RM

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  • From LedZep IgaSwanTech@21:1/5 to Real Mardin on Mon Nov 21 10:04:25 2022
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 11:17:41 AM UTC-6, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 4:58:39 PM UTC, LedZep IgaSwanTech wrote:
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 10:15:04 AM UTC-6, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 2:42:48 PM UTC, Blueshirt wrote:
    KaiserD2 wrote:

    England look great.

    Iran look very poor though.
    Trumpets are playing in Senegal v Netherlands! Finally feels like the World Cup is starting!

    RM
    Netherlands has been piss poor. The first two games were interesting. This game blows.
    ??? The first two games were non events in terms of being evenly contested, this one so far has been well contested by both sides and is in the balance. Surely this is the more interesting match?


    RM
    Yes because both the teams were evenly shite. You honestly think either teams have a chance winning WC? How many shots on goal? How many real chances. Senegal cannot finish. They deserve to lose. Yes the first two matches were not competitive but at
    least it had some drama and thrill factor. This had nothing going on until the 1st goal.

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  • From LedZep IgaSwanTech@21:1/5 to Futbolmetrix on Mon Nov 21 10:05:15 2022
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 11:21:11 AM UTC-6, Futbolmetrix wrote:
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 11:58:39 AM UTC-5, LedZep IgaSwanTech wrote:

    Netherlands has been piss poor. The first two games were interesting. This game blows. Is Louis Van Gaal the new Southgate? And is Southgate not Southgate anymore?
    I've only been watching the first few minutes of the second half. Good to see Senegal making it a real match. Not much from the Oranje. Maybe the orange of their jerseys is not bright enough?
    Whatever it is... it is a crap shade of orange... seems something what Donald Trump would design.

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  • From LedZep IgaSwanTech@21:1/5 to Blueshirt on Mon Nov 21 10:18:19 2022
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 8:42:48 AM UTC-6, Blueshirt wrote:
    KaiserD2 wrote:

    England look great.

    Iran look very poor though.
    They looked like they were not in the game. Once they went 1-0 their mind went elsewhere. Also they played too defensive... that kind of stuff doesn't work these days. They are not 90/00s Italy to pull that off for 90 min.

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  • From LedZep IgaSwanTech@21:1/5 to Real Mardin on Mon Nov 21 10:16:34 2022
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 10:15:04 AM UTC-6, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 2:42:48 PM UTC, Blueshirt wrote:
    KaiserD2 wrote:

    England look great.

    Iran look very poor though.
    Trumpets are playing in Senegal v Netherlands! Finally feels like the World Cup is starting!

    RM
    So annoying... what are they trying to pull... how is part of Qatari/Arabic culture. Shoudn't they be playing the oud?

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  • From Futbolmetrix@21:1/5 to LedZep IgaSwanTech on Mon Nov 21 11:28:05 2022
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 1:18:21 PM UTC-5, LedZep IgaSwanTech wrote:
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 8:42:48 AM UTC-6, Blueshirt wrote:
    KaiserD2 wrote:

    England look great.

    Iran look very poor though.
    They looked like they were not in the game. Once they went 1-0 their mind went elsewhere. Also they played too defensive... that kind of stuff doesn't work these days. They are not 90/00s Italy to pull that off for 90 min.

    Bright start from USA, but still 0-0

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  • From Al Kamista@21:1/5 to All on Mon Nov 21 11:43:12 2022
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 9:11:57 AM UTC-5, KaiserD2 wrote:
    England look great. Interesting comment by Landon Donovan who's doing
    the game for the US with Ian Dart

    Ian Darke

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  • From Al Kamista@21:1/5 to Futbolmetrix on Mon Nov 21 11:41:10 2022
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 2:28:07 PM UTC-5, Futbolmetrix wrote:
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 1:18:21 PM UTC-5, LedZep IgaSwanTech wrote:
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 8:42:48 AM UTC-6, Blueshirt wrote:
    KaiserD2 wrote:

    England look great.

    Iran look very poor though.
    They looked like they were not in the game. Once they went 1-0 their mind went elsewhere. Also they played too defensive... that kind of stuff doesn't work these days. They are not 90/00s Italy to pull that off for 90 min.
    Bright start from USA, but still 0-0

    1-0 US of A

    USA! USA!

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  • From Al Kamista@21:1/5 to Al Kamista on Mon Nov 21 11:41:52 2022
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 2:41:12 PM UTC-5, Al Kamista wrote:
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 2:28:07 PM UTC-5, Futbolmetrix wrote:
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 1:18:21 PM UTC-5, LedZep IgaSwanTech wrote:
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 8:42:48 AM UTC-6, Blueshirt wrote:
    KaiserD2 wrote:

    England look great.

    Iran look very poor though.
    They looked like they were not in the game. Once they went 1-0 their mind went elsewhere. Also they played too defensive... that kind of stuff doesn't work these days. They are not 90/00s Italy to pull that off for 90 min.
    Bright start from USA, but still 0-0
    1-0 US of A

    USA! USA!

    Benzema or Kane would have been proud of that finish by Weah.

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  • From LedZep IgaSwanTech@21:1/5 to alka...@hotmail.com on Mon Nov 21 11:53:50 2022
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 1:41:12 PM UTC-6, alka...@hotmail.com wrote:
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 2:28:07 PM UTC-5, Futbolmetrix wrote:
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 1:18:21 PM UTC-5, LedZep IgaSwanTech wrote:
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 8:42:48 AM UTC-6, Blueshirt wrote:
    KaiserD2 wrote:

    England look great.

    Iran look very poor though.
    They looked like they were not in the game. Once they went 1-0 their mind went elsewhere. Also they played too defensive... that kind of stuff doesn't work these days. They are not 90/00s Italy to pull that off for 90 min.
    Bright start from USA, but still 0-0
    1-0 US of A

    USA! USA!
    USA is doing well but what the hell is wrong with Wales... how did they qualify out of Europe? Is USA better than second tier European teams now?

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  • From Al Kamista@21:1/5 to Al Kamista on Mon Nov 21 11:53:31 2022
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 2:41:53 PM UTC-5, Al Kamista wrote:
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 2:41:12 PM UTC-5, Al Kamista wrote:
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 2:28:07 PM UTC-5, Futbolmetrix wrote:
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 1:18:21 PM UTC-5, LedZep IgaSwanTech wrote:
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 8:42:48 AM UTC-6, Blueshirt wrote:
    KaiserD2 wrote:

    England look great.

    Iran look very poor though.
    They looked like they were not in the game. Once they went 1-0 their mind went elsewhere. Also they played too defensive... that kind of stuff doesn't work these days. They are not 90/00s Italy to pull that off for 90 min.
    Bright start from USA, but still 0-0
    1-0 US of A

    USA! USA!
    Benzema or Kane would have been proud of that finish by Weah.

    1-0 HT

    US has been very impressive. Look like a proper football team.

    The Qatari referee is so out of his depth that it's not even funny. Being sold yellow cards like it's a Black Friday sale. If USA and Wales can do this to him, I can't imagine what the South Americans and Iberians will do it him.

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  • From Futbolmetrix@21:1/5 to LedZep IgaSwanTech on Mon Nov 21 12:00:16 2022
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 2:53:52 PM UTC-5, LedZep IgaSwanTech wrote:

    USA is doing well but what the hell is wrong with Wales... how did they qualify out of Europe? Is USA better than second tier European teams now?

    They pretty much have been at least as good as 2nd tier European teams for the past 25 years: sometimes they qualify to the second round, sometimes they don't.

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  • From Futbolmetrix@21:1/5 to alka...@hotmail.com on Mon Nov 21 11:58:17 2022
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 2:41:53 PM UTC-5, alka...@hotmail.com wrote:

    Benzema or Kane would have been proud of that finish by Weah.

    You can't use the word "proud". It's Qatar 2022

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  • From Al Kamista@21:1/5 to Futbolmetrix on Mon Nov 21 12:14:52 2022
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 2:58:19 PM UTC-5, Futbolmetrix wrote:
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 2:41:53 PM UTC-5, alka...@hotmail.com wrote:

    Benzema or Kane would have been proud of that finish by Weah.
    You can't use the word "proud". It's Qatar 2022

    LOL. Good point.

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  • From Futbolmetrix@21:1/5 to alka...@hotmail.com on Mon Nov 21 12:27:34 2022
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 3:17:22 PM UTC-5, alka...@hotmail.com wrote:
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 3:00:27 PM UTC-5, Futbolmetrix wrote:
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 2:53:52 PM UTC-5, LedZep IgaSwanTech wrote:

    USA is doing well but what the hell is wrong with Wales... how did they qualify out of Europe? Is USA better than second tier European teams now?
    They pretty much have been at least as good as 2nd tier European teams for the past 25 years: sometimes they qualify to the second round, sometimes they don't.
    Wales have come out with some intent in the second. US needs the second on the counter.

    Fun match right now

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  • From Al Kamista@21:1/5 to Futbolmetrix on Mon Nov 21 12:17:20 2022
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 3:00:27 PM UTC-5, Futbolmetrix wrote:
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 2:53:52 PM UTC-5, LedZep IgaSwanTech wrote:

    USA is doing well but what the hell is wrong with Wales... how did they qualify out of Europe? Is USA better than second tier European teams now?
    They pretty much have been at least as good as 2nd tier European teams for the past 25 years: sometimes they qualify to the second round, sometimes they don't.

    Wales have come out with some intent in the second. US needs the second on the counter.

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  • From Futbolmetrix@21:1/5 to Futbolmetrix on Mon Nov 21 12:42:43 2022
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 3:27:36 PM UTC-5, Futbolmetrix wrote:
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 3:17:22 PM UTC-5, alka...@hotmail.com wrote:
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 3:00:27 PM UTC-5, Futbolmetrix wrote:
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 2:53:52 PM UTC-5, LedZep IgaSwanTech wrote:

    USA is doing well but what the hell is wrong with Wales... how did they qualify out of Europe? Is USA better than second tier European teams now?
    They pretty much have been at least as good as 2nd tier European teams for the past 25 years: sometimes they qualify to the second round, sometimes they don't.
    Wales have come out with some intent in the second. US needs the second on the counter.
    Fun match right now

    Bale, penal. 1-1

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  • From Al Kamista@21:1/5 to Futbolmetrix on Mon Nov 21 12:48:10 2022
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 3:42:45 PM UTC-5, Futbolmetrix wrote:
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 3:27:36 PM UTC-5, Futbolmetrix wrote:
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 3:17:22 PM UTC-5, alka...@hotmail.com wrote:
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 3:00:27 PM UTC-5, Futbolmetrix wrote:
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 2:53:52 PM UTC-5, LedZep IgaSwanTech wrote:

    USA is doing well but what the hell is wrong with Wales... how did they qualify out of Europe? Is USA better than second tier European teams now?
    They pretty much have been at least as good as 2nd tier European teams for the past 25 years: sometimes they qualify to the second round, sometimes they don't.
    Wales have come out with some intent in the second. US needs the second on the counter.
    Fun match right now
    Bale, penal. 1-1

    Sucks. Price of profligacy.

    US crossing has been abysmal. Poor ball after poor ball, after good build up play.

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  • From Futbolmetrix@21:1/5 to Futbolmetrix on Mon Nov 21 13:02:11 2022
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 3:52:50 PM UTC-5, Futbolmetrix wrote:
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 3:42:45 PM UTC-5, Futbolmetrix wrote:
    Fun match right now
    Bale, penal. 1-1
    9 minutes added time. Dare I say it? This is good from FIFA

    No ay tiempo para mas! 1-1
    (Yes, I'm watching the matches on Telemundo)

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  • From Futbolmetrix@21:1/5 to Futbolmetrix on Mon Nov 21 12:52:48 2022
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 3:42:45 PM UTC-5, Futbolmetrix wrote:
    Fun match right now
    Bale, penal. 1-1

    9 minutes added time. Dare I say it? This is good from FIFA

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  • From LedZep IgaSwanTech@21:1/5 to Futbolmetrix on Mon Nov 21 13:10:26 2022
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 2:00:27 PM UTC-6, Futbolmetrix wrote:
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 2:53:52 PM UTC-5, LedZep IgaSwanTech wrote:

    USA is doing well but what the hell is wrong with Wales... how did they qualify out of Europe? Is USA better than second tier European teams now?
    They pretty much have been at least as good as 2nd tier European teams for the past 25 years: sometimes they qualify to the second round, sometimes they don't.
    Oh yeah? how many European teams has the US beaten in the World Cup in the last 25 years?

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  • From LedZep IgaSwanTech@21:1/5 to Futbolmetrix on Mon Nov 21 13:11:18 2022
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 2:42:45 PM UTC-6, Futbolmetrix wrote:
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 3:27:36 PM UTC-5, Futbolmetrix wrote:
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 3:17:22 PM UTC-5, alka...@hotmail.com wrote:
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 3:00:27 PM UTC-5, Futbolmetrix wrote:
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 2:53:52 PM UTC-5, LedZep IgaSwanTech wrote:

    USA is doing well but what the hell is wrong with Wales... how did they qualify out of Europe? Is USA better than second tier European teams now?
    They pretty much have been at least as good as 2nd tier European teams for the past 25 years: sometimes they qualify to the second round, sometimes they don't.
    Wales have come out with some intent in the second. US needs the second on the counter.
    Fun match right now
    Bale, penal. 1-1
    That was a pretty dumb penalty to give. Bale wasn't even facing the goal.

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  • From Futbolmetrix@21:1/5 to LedZep IgaSwanTech on Mon Nov 21 13:20:57 2022
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 4:10:28 PM UTC-5, LedZep IgaSwanTech wrote:

    Oh yeah? how many European teams has the US beaten in the World Cup in the last 25 years?

    1998: Finished last in a group with Germany, Iran and Yugoslavia
    2002: qualified to 2nd round ahead ahead of Portugal and Poland (beat Portugal, lost to Poland)
    2006: finished last in a group with Italy and Czech Republic
    2010: qualified to 2nd round ahead of Slovenia
    2014: qualified to 2nd round ahead of Portugal
    2018: did not qualify

    yeah, that's about typical of a lower-ranked European team like Wales, maybe even a tad better.

    In fact, most models and bookmaker odds had the US as the second most likely team to advance out of Group B.

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  • From Real Mardin@21:1/5 to LedZep IgaSwanTech on Mon Nov 21 13:37:42 2022
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 6:04:27 PM UTC, LedZep IgaSwanTech wrote:
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 11:17:41 AM UTC-6, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 4:58:39 PM UTC, LedZep IgaSwanTech wrote:
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 10:15:04 AM UTC-6, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 2:42:48 PM UTC, Blueshirt wrote:
    KaiserD2 wrote:

    England look great.

    Iran look very poor though.
    Trumpets are playing in Senegal v Netherlands! Finally feels like the World Cup is starting!

    RM
    Netherlands has been piss poor. The first two games were interesting. This game blows.
    ??? The first two games were non events in terms of being evenly contested, this one so far has been well contested by both sides and is in the balance. Surely this is the more interesting match?


    RM
    Yes because both the teams were evenly shite. You honestly think either teams have a chance winning WC? How many shots > on goal? How many real chances. Senegal cannot finish. They deserve to lose. Yes the first two matches were not
    competitive but at least it had some drama and thrill factor. This had nothing going on until the 1st goal.

    I fail to see what is dramatic or thrilling about Ecuador practically playing an entire game in Qatar's half like some long attack v defence exercise or about England sweeping Iran aside 6-2.

    There was plenty of competitive action going on in Senegal v Netherlands before the first goal. Football isn't just about the goals, sometimes the journey toward the goals is just as compelling.

    RM

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  • From LedZep IgaSwanTech@21:1/5 to Futbolmetrix on Mon Nov 21 13:32:46 2022
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 3:20:59 PM UTC-6, Futbolmetrix wrote:
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 4:10:28 PM UTC-5, LedZep IgaSwanTech wrote:

    Oh yeah? how many European teams has the US beaten in the World Cup in the last 25 years?
    1998: Finished last in a group with Germany, Iran and Yugoslavia
    2002: qualified to 2nd round ahead ahead of Portugal and Poland (beat Portugal, lost to Poland)
    2006: finished last in a group with Italy and Czech Republic
    2010: qualified to 2nd round ahead of Slovenia
    2014: qualified to 2nd round ahead of Portugal
    2018: did not qualify

    yeah, that's about typical of a lower-ranked European team like Wales, maybe even a tad better.

    In fact, most models and bookmaker odds had the US as the second most likely team to advance out of Group B.
    Sorry my question was different... how many times has the US BEATEN an European team... Not talking about advancing... they most of the time find a way to advance... that is not the point. The one time they defeated a European team was in 2002 against
    Portugal (it was a huge shock). Is that about it? Let me look it up.

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  • From LedZep IgaSwanTech@21:1/5 to Real Mardin on Mon Nov 21 13:47:10 2022
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 3:37:44 PM UTC-6, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 6:04:27 PM UTC, LedZep IgaSwanTech wrote:
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 11:17:41 AM UTC-6, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 4:58:39 PM UTC, LedZep IgaSwanTech wrote:
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 10:15:04 AM UTC-6, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 2:42:48 PM UTC, Blueshirt wrote:
    KaiserD2 wrote:

    England look great.

    Iran look very poor though.
    Trumpets are playing in Senegal v Netherlands! Finally feels like the World Cup is starting!

    RM
    Netherlands has been piss poor. The first two games were interesting. This game blows.
    ??? The first two games were non events in terms of being evenly contested, this one so far has been well contested by both sides and is in the balance. Surely this is the more interesting match?


    RM
    Yes because both the teams were evenly shite. You honestly think either teams have a chance winning WC? How many shots > on goal? How many real chances. Senegal cannot finish. They deserve to lose. Yes the first two matches were not
    competitive but at least it had some drama and thrill factor. This had nothing going on until the 1st goal.
    I fail to see what is dramatic or thrilling about Ecuador practically playing an entire game in Qatar's half like some long attack v defence exercise or about England sweeping Iran aside 6-2.

    There was plenty of competitive action going on in Senegal v Netherlands before the first goal.

    Yeah it was competitive... not arguing that... but there were zippo chances for goal from both sides... most of the shots on goals were easily saveable... it was boring until the goal happened. In fact it was pretty much boring throughout.

    Football isn't just about the goals, '
    Yeah I know that... a well fought 1-0 or even a 0-0 can be far more entertaining than a 4-3
    sometimes the journey toward the goals is just as compelling.

    In this case it was not... but teams were just kicking the ball around with little imagination or creativity. This wasn't a Brazil-Belgium of 2018 or Germany-France of 2014.


    RM

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  • From MH@21:1/5 to Futbolmetrix on Mon Nov 21 17:02:00 2022
    On 2022-11-21 13:00, Futbolmetrix wrote:
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 2:53:52 PM UTC-5, LedZep IgaSwanTech wrote:

    USA is doing well but what the hell is wrong with Wales... how did they qualify out of Europe? Is USA better than second tier European teams now?

    They pretty much have been at least as good as 2nd tier European teams for the past 25 years: sometimes they qualify to the second round, sometimes they don't.

    The difficulty of course is deciding which European teams are second
    tier. Not making the second round in 2010: France, Italy 2014: Spain,
    Italy, England. in 2018 Germany - Not even qualifying: Italy and Netherlands (2018), Belgium (2010)

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  • From MH@21:1/5 to Al Kamista on Mon Nov 21 16:58:17 2022
    On 2022-11-21 12:53, Al Kamista wrote:
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 2:41:53 PM UTC-5, Al Kamista wrote:
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 2:41:12 PM UTC-5, Al Kamista wrote:
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 2:28:07 PM UTC-5, Futbolmetrix wrote:
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 1:18:21 PM UTC-5, LedZep IgaSwanTech wrote:
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 8:42:48 AM UTC-6, Blueshirt wrote:
    KaiserD2 wrote:

    England look great.

    Iran look very poor though.
    They looked like they were not in the game. Once they went 1-0 their mind went elsewhere. Also they played too defensive... that kind of stuff doesn't work these days. They are not 90/00s Italy to pull that off for 90 min.
    Bright start from USA, but still 0-0
    1-0 US of A

    USA! USA!
    Benzema or Kane would have been proud of that finish by Weah.

    1-0 HT

    US has been very impressive. Look like a proper football team.

    The Qatari referee is so out of his depth that it's not even funny. Being sold yellow cards like it's a Black Friday sale. If USA and Wales can do this to him, I can't imagine what the South Americans and Iberians will do it him.

    The only yellow card I had a serious issue with in that game was the one
    to Bale. Still, Wales ahead on the yellow card tie-break now. That
    might prove important.

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  • From Al Kamista@21:1/5 to All on Tue Nov 22 10:10:10 2022
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 6:58:20 PM UTC-5, MH wrote:
    On 2022-11-21 12:53, Al Kamista wrote:
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 2:41:53 PM UTC-5, Al Kamista wrote:
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 2:41:12 PM UTC-5, Al Kamista wrote:
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 2:28:07 PM UTC-5, Futbolmetrix wrote: >>>> On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 1:18:21 PM UTC-5, LedZep IgaSwanTech wrote:
    On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 8:42:48 AM UTC-6, Blueshirt wrote: >>>>>> KaiserD2 wrote:

    England look great.

    Iran look very poor though.
    They looked like they were not in the game. Once they went 1-0 their mind went elsewhere. Also they played too defensive... that kind of stuff doesn't work these days. They are not 90/00s Italy to pull that off for 90 min.
    Bright start from USA, but still 0-0
    1-0 US of A

    USA! USA!
    Benzema or Kane would have been proud of that finish by Weah.

    1-0 HT

    US has been very impressive. Look like a proper football team.

    The Qatari referee is so out of his depth that it's not even funny. Being sold yellow cards like it's a Black Friday sale. If USA and Wales can do this to him, I can't imagine what the South Americans and Iberians will do it him.
    The only yellow card I had a serious issue with in that game was the one
    to Bale. Still, Wales ahead on the yellow card tie-break now. That
    might prove important.

    The first one on Dest was also over the top. I think he realized at some point that he needs to tone down his card fever, after which he neglected to give a nailed on one to Harry Wilson (who deliberately hacked a player down on a counter).

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