54 Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 (edited) I missed Croatia's goal, as I was out the room getting something so have only just seen it. The fuck were Brazil thinking? There were 3 minutes left in extra time, and you're 1-0 up, so they allow a 5 vs 4 at the back, with 6 players stranded up field. That is insanely naïve, and wreaks of massive hubris. Edited December 9, 2022 by 54 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dembabah Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 17 minutes ago, KaKa said: Wasn't in here from the start or on the other Brazil games. Thoughts on Paqueta? Not really been too impressed by him. Not really a fan. One of those players who waits to try and do something flash, but for the rest of the game you don't see him. Not a team player like Bruno. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgk_lfc Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 I know Tite is supposed to be an excellent coach and all that, but he watched his midfield getting owned by Croatian three, and decided to send on Fred instead of Bruno Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtype Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 You’re welcome Croatia. We sucked all the goals out of them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 4 minutes ago, rgk_lfc said: I know Tite is supposed to be an excellent coach and all that, but he watched his midfield getting owned by Croatian three, and decided to send on Fred instead of Bruno 50/50 ball possession. 1 shot against on goal. Tites problem was keeping Neymar after 1-0. Put Martinelli on for the sake of god. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dembabah Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 (edited) Modric was incredible, 37 years old and ran the show, i think he lost the ball once all match and he was on the ball all the time. Brilliant, like prime Pirlo or Xavi. And he stepped up and slotted his pen. Edited December 9, 2022 by dembabah Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 Right, let’s dump both remaining South American teams out of the tournament on the same day Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samptime29 Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 13 minutes ago, Flip said: it’s insane. And where the fuck was Martinelli. Like Tite planned for penalties at 1-0 by keeping an inmovable object i Brazil were winning 1-0 with a few mins left. Just be sensible and see the game out. Poor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 Every other nation has gone for pragmatism to win this tournament. Brazil went for the samba, dancing, fairies approach and rightly got dumped out. Part of their problem is that Neymar is undroppable. When your star player offers nothing for 85 minutes, it's no suprise that you struggle. If they actually decided to build a team out of hard working, pressing players, who were prepared to put a shift in and play football, they might get somewhere. I've no sympathy, they didn't select Joelinton who would have been perfect for them today and they played Paqueta and Fred over Bruno who is twice the player of either. Football has moved on, you don't get to just pick your flair players anymore. Fuck em. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgk_lfc Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 25 minutes ago, KaKa said: Wasn't in here from the start or on the other Brazil games. Thoughts on Paqueta? Not really been too impressed by him. Not really a fan. Doesn't contribute enough defensively to pay in a regular midfield role. Doesn't contribute enough offensively to indulge him in an upfront number 10 role. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dembabah Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 Someone said Croatia are a team and Brazil a collection of individuals, that is exactly it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 Find it absolutely staggering that Neymar didn't step up to take the first pen. What a waste. Funny tho. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 1 minute ago, STM said: Every other nation has gone for pragmatism to win this tournament. Brazil went for the samba, dancing, fairies approach and rightly got dumped out. Part of their problem is that Neymar is undroppable. When your star player offers nothing for 85 minutes, it's no suprise that you struggle. If they actually decided to build a team out of hard working, pressing players, who were prepared to put a shift in and play football, they might get somewhere. I've no sympathy, they didn't select Joelinton who would have been perfect for them today and they played Paqueta and Fred over Bruno who is twice the player of either. Football has moved on, you don't get to just pick your flair players anymore. Fuck em. Can't disagree with much of that. We love Brazil for the flair, but you have to value hard work, especially in some crucial areas of the pitch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 1 minute ago, rgk_lfc said: Doesn't contribute enough defensively to pay in a regular midfield role. Doesn't contribute enough offensively to indulge him in an upfront number 10 role. If Neymar or Vini weren't there, he makes more sense. He doesn't when you've got 3-4 other game changers in front of you. Midfield needed Bruno. 6 minutes ago, Flip said: 50/50 ball possession. 1 shot against on goal. Tites problem was keeping Neymar after 1-0. Put Martinelli on for the sake of god. I hear you, but he brought off your front 3 for inferior players (Atony in particular) when in reality he needed to bring on Martinelli and Bruno. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 5 minutes ago, dembabah said: Modric was incredible, 37 years old and ran the show, i think he lost the ball once all match and he was on the ball all the time. Brilliant, like prime Pirlo or Xavi. And he stepped up and slotted his pen. He’s a legend. To be playing as well as he is at age 37 is incredible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiquidAK Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 Did Neymar do this 5th penalty nonsense before or am I thinking of someone else? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pata Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 26 minutes ago, dembabah said: Was Paqueta even playing? Can see why non of the big teams went for him. Assisted Neymar's goal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 Just now, LiquidAK said: Did Neymar do this 5th penalty nonsense before or am I thinking of someone else? Ronaldo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohmelads Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 Turns out the media reaction to beating South Korea by a few goals was overhyped. Who'd have thought?? They looked nothing special against Serbia, Switzerland or Cameroon, but the media work on narratives and have to hype them up. Fair play Croatia. It's pretty incredible for a country of less than 4 million people. Even more impressive when you consider they've barely rotated all tournament and played extra time a few days ago, against a fully rotated, rested and fresh squad. They visibly tired but held their nerve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GideonShandy Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 Enjoyed seeing fate catching up with the Dancing Brazilians but it irks me that Croatia get to play in a WC semi-final when they've played 5 games and only won one of them, against the mighty Canada. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloydianMag Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 6 minutes ago, STM said: Every other nation has gone for pragmatism to win this tournament. Brazil went for the samba, dancing, fairies approach and rightly got dumped out. Part of their problem is that Neymar is undroppable. When your star player offers nothing for 85 minutes, it's no suprise that you struggle. If they actually decided to build a team out of hard working, pressing players, who were prepared to put a shift in and play football, they might get somewhere. I've no sympathy, they didn't select Joelinton who would have been perfect for them today and they played Paqueta and Fred over Bruno who is twice the player of either. Football has moved on, you don't get to just pick your flair players anymore. Fuck em. I think they have players good enough to allow for Neymar to feature and provide a moment of brilliance. The problem is they have him in there in midfield with Paqueta, which is crazy. Casemiro was pretty much alone in there. If you have Neymar in there with Casemiro and Bruno I think it probably works out fine tbh. Their coach is having a laugh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holloway Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 How does Messi deserve to win the world cup with Argentina ? He fucked off to Spain aged 10:and has been back for a fortnight"s holiday ever since Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 4 minutes ago, Holloway said: How does Messi deserve to win the world cup with Argentina ? He fucked off to Spain aged 10:and has been back for a fortnight"s holiday ever since Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 Fancy Netherlands to win this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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