Group D: France, Australia, Denmark, Tunisia (France and Australia qualify)

[Sima]

Decent headed clearance from Giroud.

[ponsaelius]

38 minutes ago, NUFCDoog said:

Draw just leaves them needing to best Australia and they're through so I can definitely see them just playing for that

 

But that's going to be exactly the same scenario if they lose. There is literally no benefit whatsoever to Denmark getting a draw here. 

[Sima]

What's with the raves at half time?

[ponsaelius]

It's the same for US last night. A draw actually did nothing for them in the grand scheme of things. A draw is a good result for France in the same way it was for England - it's worth basically nothing for Denmark. They're better off giving it a go and trying to to win which leaves them only needing a draw in the last game.

[Disco]

Just now, ponsaelius said:

It's the same for US last night. A draw actually did nothing for them in the grand scheme of things. A draw is a good result for France in the same way it was for England - it's worth basically nothing for Denmark. They're better off giving it a go and trying to to win which leaves them only needing a draw in the last game.

Still agog they didn’t play that ball into the box one last time when they had that FK without time for England to counter.
 

Relatively toothless Denmark v Timewasting from the off convicts has the potential to be awful.

[Doctor Zaius]

Dembele is quality mind. 

 

Pretty dull game this again though. Am I misremembering previous WC's and Euros in that the games were way more exciting? I guess a lack of atmosphere doesn't help

 

 

 

[ponsaelius]

Honestly think Lucas H injury is a blessing in disguise because it has forced Deschamps to play one of France's best players in his brother. Lucas is fine but always feels like a CB playing wide to me.

[Away Toon]

Rabiot has been very good so far, he would be a nice addition to our midfield.

[Rich]

Exactly what I thought about Theo, too, he changed the last game and has made the breakthrough here.

 

Probably too attacking for DD’s liking.

[La Parka]

Get in

[Rich]

2 minutes ago, Away Toon said:

Rabiot has been very good so far, he would be a nice addition to our midfield.

Nah.

[ponsaelius]

3 minutes ago, Away Toon said:

Rabiot has been very good so far, he would be a nice addition to our midfield.

 

Rabiot has been great for the last couple of months for Juve too but he was bad for ageeeees before that. He's a player who saves his best form for when his contract is running out (end of this season) and for that reason I am skeptical. He's also a bit of a renowned knobhead.

 

 

Edited November 26, 2022 by ponsaelius

[The Prophet]

51 minutes ago, ponsaelius said:

 

Just don't see what this does for Denmark though. A point leaves them needing to beat Australia the same way a loss does. It's basically a free hit to try and get a victory and make their last game easier.

 

Fair point.

[Mike]

He's fucking unreal tbh.

[Sima]

Got a feeling he’s going to be Ronaldo-esque in this tournament.

[STM]

Hate France. Mbappe is unreal though.

 

So annoying.

[rgk_lfc]

19 minutes ago, Mike said:

He's fucking unreal tbh.

 

Unreal cross from Griezmann also.

[Donut]

We (Denmark) have been desperately poor and a dissapointment so far. Too many players with weak mentality and too many unfit ones as well. Can't wait for this tournament to be over and get back to watching the Prem and Eddie's lads.

[Groundhog63]

No doubt he's immense but I can't help thinking Mbappe has a whiff of cunt about him. 

[Disco]

40 minutes ago, Groundhog63 said:

No doubt he's immense but I can't help thinking Mbappe has a whiff of cunt about him. 

 

Right on time.

[gbandit]

Wasn’t there loads of chat about him being incredibly humble when he broke through and not having the trappings of wanting to be a celeb footballer? There’s been a lot of bad press about him since the Real Madrid move fell through but have no idea if he’s a dick or not. Hanging out with Ivanka and Jared is as bad a look as you can get though 

[ponsaelius]

His ego seems to have inflated like a zeppelin 

[The Prophet]

Listened to a recent interview with him speaking about his wealth, etc. It came across as totally tone-deaf.

 

While he did come across as a knob, he is a 23 year old lad with grotesque amounts of wealth being chucked at him. A majority of young lads in his position would probably sound the same.

[Paullow]

Similar to today, BBC1 showing France tomorrow whereas BBC2 are showing the much bigger Denmark vs Australia match, and Argentina on BBC1 tomorrow evening (which is more understandable), so I guess they'll automatically just select the 'bigger' nation on the main channels regardless of the circumstances. I'll definitely be watching the Aussie match tomorrow afternoon.

 

I wonder what other nations have done with the England match tonight. Iran vs USA generally had more riding on it so probably should have been prioritised, but probably wouldn't if other countries copy what the UK broadcasters do.

[Pata]

19 minutes ago, Paullow said:

Similar to today, BBC1 showing France tomorrow whereas BBC2 are showing the much bigger Denmark vs Australia match, and Argentina on BBC1 tomorrow evening (which is more understandable), so I guess they'll automatically just select the 'bigger' nation on the main channels regardless of the circumstances. I'll definitely be watching the Aussie match tomorrow afternoon.

 

I wonder what other nations have done with the England match tonight. Iran vs USA generally had more riding on it so probably should have been prioritised, but probably wouldn't if other countries copy what the UK broadcasters do.

Finland had England on main channel which I found baffling. Australia-Denmark the main game tomorrow though.