Group C: Argentina, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Poland (Argentina and Poland qualify)

[Dandy Man]

This game will definitely produce some form of drama anyway, ref has ensured there's going to be some mayhem before the end with the precedent he has set so far

[ponsaelius]

1 minute ago, Pata said:

Canada’s first half has been the most exciting thing about this tournament so far for me.

 

Even that was just annoying tbh because of the lack of cutting edge.

 

That's been another thing too. There seems to have been loads of skied shots and 50p heed headers in good positions. I don't know if that's a result of the lack of chances so when they come they're skewed, but definitely feels particularly infuriating to me.

[Yorkie]

I've been impressed with France, Brazil, Spain and to a lesser extent England; there's definitely a lot of quality to be had, just not many great matches. 

 

Anyway, howay, surely this one will kick into gear. Argentina have to go for it. 

[Pata]

6 minutes ago, ponsaelius said:

 

Even that was just annoying tbh because of the lack of cutting edge.

 

That's been another thing too. There seems to have been loads of skied shots and 50p heed headers in good positions. I don't know if that's a result of the lack of chances so when they come they're skewed, but definitely feels particularly infuriating to me.

I didn’t find it annoying, just shocked that team full of unknown players outside of Davies and David could play like that against one of the European powerhouses.

 

Lack of thunderbastards too in the tournament so far, is the Iran winner still the only goal outside of the box?

 

 

Edited November 26, 2022 by Pata

[Pata]

4 minutes ago, Yorkie said:

I've been impressed with France, Brazil, Spain and to a lesser extent England; there's definitely a lot of quality to be had, just not many great matches. 

 

Anyway, howay, surely this one will kick into gear. Argentina have to go for it. 

Saudi Arabia have been great in both games too.

[Wolfcastle]

Yeah, we knew Canada were limited, or should have known, and they did really well with what they had. The lack of quality didn't bother me like it wouldn't with a lower-league team giving a PL team a game

[Bizza]

Are Argentina even aware that they need to win this game?

[Kanji]

Argentina are an embarrassing National side. Overrated and overhyped. 

[The Prophet]

Argentina will have to gamble at some point.

[Donut]

3 minutes ago, Bizza said:

Are Argentina even aware that they need to win this game?

They don't have to win. A draw here and beating Poland with 2 goals or more and they are 100% through.

[LiquidAK]

Messi having a mare so far. Be such a shame if this is how his World Cup ends, just whimpering out 

[TRon]

3 minutes ago, Kanji said:

Argentina are an embarrassing National side. Overrated and overhyped. 

 

They seem really confused when they are confronted by a defence. I imagine they'd be able to dish out a really good hiding if they were playing against 9 men.

[Dandy Man]

Wonder how much the pressure of achieving something at World Cup while Messi is playing is a factor, different team in SAM qualies and Copa America

[Yorkie]

Great finish

[Donut]

There he is.

[Rafalove]

Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees

[LiquidAK]

6 minutes ago, LiquidAK said:

Messi having a mare so far. Be such a shame if this is how his World Cup ends, just whimpering out 

This aged well

[Geordie Ahmed]

Yes, get in, lush that 

[ponsaelius]

Geeeeet in

[Deuce]

Messi!

[Bizza]

GOAT gonna GOAT

[cubaricho]

That should spice things up. 

[Kanji]

Pardew saved by magic again. 

[Geordie Ahmed]

Messi has done his bit, can his team mates avoid doing dumb defending?

[ponsaelius]

Messi can barely run anymore, mind. It's sad to see. But glad to see him have another great moment.