KDT Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 For me Hulk would be much more of a threat cutting in from the right but then that would push Oscar out of a position he played so well in last night. Personally I'd go Neymar on the left, Hulk on the right with Oscar as more of a free role, Fred just looked lost last night and maybe the lack of a real goalscoring forward will be the issue for Brazil as we go on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Scolari is 100% convinced it was a penalty "We also think it was a penalty. I have seen it 10 times and I think it is a penalty." What an odious c***. Tell it like it is man. Seriously the OTT theatrics by Brazil will inevitably saturate this edition of the world cup, and I hope they get either a footballing lesson off someone, or a couple of s***/dodgy decisions go against them to bring them back down to earth. And then I will wait for Scolari's reaction. Amazing country, amazing players, amazing people, the worst footballing t*** mentality. What do you expect him to say? Roberto Martinez is spanish and did the same re the Haidara tackle. It's all mind games ffs, he knows deep inside it's not a penalty. I expect him not to make a complete fool out of himself, and not delude himself, his team or his fans in thinking the win was 100% deserved/a present from the heavens for good behavior/par for the course/etc... Brazil could have easily been embarrassed last night by a determined Croatian team, and it should have served as a reminder that neither Scolari nor his team can be complacent if they are serious about winning the tournament - and they can win it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 IMO Oscar, Luiz and Gustavo were Brazil's best players overall. The rest were average at best. Alves, Cesar, Fred and Hulk are a waste of space and not up to Brazil's usually high standards. Would like to see more of Ramires. I reckon he would have had a better effect against Croatia than Paulinho did last night. Huh? He saved two excellent shots and couldn't do anything in the goal. He did everything that was asked for him? Or are you one of those putting the ''Olic clatters over him'', on him? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Parka Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Thought Gustavo was mint too btw, doesn't stop him looking like a perv Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDT Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 IMO Oscar, Luiz and Gustavo were Brazil's best players overall. The rest were average at best. Alves, Cesar, Fred and Hulk are a waste of space and not up to Brazil's usually high standards. Would like to see more of Ramires. I reckon he would have had a better effect against Croatia than Paulinho did last night. Huh? He saved two excellent shots and couldn't do anything in the goal. He did everything that was asked for him? Or are you one of those putting the ''Olic clatters over him'', on him? The saves that Cesar made were ones that you would expect him to make I wouldn't say they were excellent at all, if the Modric shot or the one he made an unconventional save to had have gone in questions would have been asked. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segun Oluwaniyi Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Cameroon-Mexico will be the most entertaining game today by a distance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Flip would you change the starting 11 around at all? In your ideal world? I don't think I asked you - but why isn't Coutinho on the squad? Could Hulk not play central and have Neymar and Willian on the flanks? Oscar back to his #10 and someone like Ramires or Fernandinho over Paulinho? Or do you rate Paulinho more? In my head Coutinho and Lucas Moura should be in the squads but I'll defer to you... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Chile-'Stralia for me, like. Reckon Chile could demolish them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 They just barbecued those pigeons man! They never flew into that fire, judging by the video above anyway Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Scolari is 100% convinced it was a penalty "We also think it was a penalty. I have seen it 10 times and I think it is a penalty." What an odious c***. Tell it like it is man. Seriously the OTT theatrics by Brazil will inevitably saturate this edition of the world cup, and I hope they get either a footballing lesson off someone, or a couple of s***/dodgy decisions go against them to bring them back down to earth. And then I will wait for Scolari's reaction. Amazing country, amazing players, amazing people, the worst footballing t*** mentality. What do you expect him to say? Roberto Martinez is spanish and did the same re the Haidara tackle. It's all mind games ffs, he knows deep inside it's not a penalty. I expect him not to make a complete fool out of himself, and not delude himself, his team or his fans in thinking the win was 100% deserved/a present from the heavens for good behavior/par for the course/etc... Brazil could have easily been embarrassed last night by a determined Croatian team, and it should have served as a reminder that neither Scolari nor his team can be complacent if they are serious about the tournament - and they can win it. Scolari said that had it been reversed roles he'd be saying the same as Kovac. He said Croatia were excellent and should qualify from this group with ease. Also, Brazil were the better side all game, Croatia were unlucky but let's not make it like they dominated Brazil and draw would've been the fairest result. 'Embarrass' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 They just barbecued those pigeons man! They never flew into that fire, judging by the video above anyway Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 I don't think the ref was biased, he just made an error with a dive like many, many refs do all the time. Don't you ever give in to hyperbole? You should try it. It's good It fucking appalling. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midstoon Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Thought Gustavo was mint too btw, doesn't stop him looking like a perv Not sure why but Gustavo reminds me of The duke of wymbourne (fast show) http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/42438000/jpg/_42438420_fastshowdukewimborne270.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 IMO Oscar, Luiz and Gustavo were Brazil's best players overall. The rest were average at best. Alves, Cesar, Fred and Hulk are a waste of space and not up to Brazil's usually high standards. Would like to see more of Ramires. I reckon he would have had a better effect against Croatia than Paulinho did last night. Huh? He saved two excellent shots and couldn't do anything in the goal. He did everything that was asked for him? Or are you one of those putting the ''Olic clatters over him'', on him? Yes yes. I'm one of those putting it on him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Chile-'Stralia for me, like. Reckon Chile could demolish them. Either that or they will miss 25 chances, they'll definitely be goals though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miercoles Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 You don't win a world cup with Julio Cesar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Scolari is 100% convinced it was a penalty "We also think it was a penalty. I have seen it 10 times and I think it is a penalty." What an odious c***. Tell it like it is man. Seriously the OTT theatrics by Brazil will inevitably saturate this edition of the world cup, and I hope they get either a footballing lesson off someone, or a couple of s***/dodgy decisions go against them to bring them back down to earth. And then I will wait for Scolari's reaction. Amazing country, amazing players, amazing people, the worst footballing t*** mentality. What do you expect him to say? Roberto Martinez is spanish and did the same re the Haidara tackle. It's all mind games ffs, he knows deep inside it's not a penalty. I expect him not to make a complete fool out of himself, and not delude himself, his team or his fans in thinking the win was 100% deserved/a present from the heavens for good behavior/par for the course/etc... Brazil could have easily been embarrassed last night by a determined Croatian team, and it should have served as a reminder that neither Scolari nor his team can be complacent if they are serious about the tournament - and they can win it. Scolari said that had it been reversed roles he'd be saying the same as Kovac. He said Croatia were excellent and should qualify from this group with ease. Also, Brazil were the better side all game, Croatia were unlucky but let's not make it like they dominated Brazil and draw would've been the fairest result. 'Embarrass' Which part of the word "could" is difficult to understand? That was clearly not Brazil at their best. If that was the best they could do in this tournament, then they haven't got a chance. Moreover, had the match ended in a 1-1 draw, the Brazilian fans would have seen it as an embarrassment. Regardless of opposition, they would have expected to win the opening game of the world cup they are hosting. There's no telling what could have been had the ref not awarded a penalty for that blatant "miracle" dive. Up until that point, Brazil were struggling to create anything, and would have got more frustrated as the half wore on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segun Oluwaniyi Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 They just barbecued those pigeons man! They never flew into that fire, judging by the video above anyway The Koreans made suya with those things. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Thought Gustavo was mint too btw, doesn't stop him looking like a perv Looks more like a south American mafia boss to me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 So much hate for Brazil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRD Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 They just barbecued those pigeons man! They never flew into that fire, judging by the video above anyway That those in the stadium knew what was coming, and the applause at the end gets me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 So much hate for Brazil Was willing them on to score for fun last night until Fred dived to win the penalty, then looked to the heavens to thank God. That boiled my piss no end tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roger Kint Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 So much hate for Brazil I cheered them last night. 90% for betting reasons like but still wanted them to win Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimburst Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 So much hate for Brazil Was willing them on to score for fun last night until Fred dived to win the penalty, then looked to the heavens to thank God. That boiled my piss no end tbh. :lol: Yes! I mean, I'm an atheist but surely that's basically blasphemy or something. Unless he's thanking god for making the ref a fucking soft tart. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest VanBarduck Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 http://referentiel.nouvelobs.com/file/7415808.jpg Just seen this on twitter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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