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Cracking game that.
Looks like ref was happy with the drawErm minimum 6 mins?
None of them have been at Raúl's level, but yeah, I was a bit too quick.Torres, Villa?
And the euros. And the nation's league and friendlies in between. And judging the coaches as being by a very long distance the best coaches in the world Cup, and recent treble winners.That's a lot of conclusion drawn from basically 1 game against Costa Rica and a draw (so far) against germany.
That bad, huh?That’s actually me over estimating myself!
Not really closeted, always had sympathy for our German overlords. Wait that came out wrong.Always knew you were a closted Germany fan.
I’ve no idea what you’re on about. I specifically said England v USA.Then England v USA or England when they played Iran?
This doesn’t really work.
The game tonight, as it is, has not been high quality or anything to get excited about.
Couldn't believe the result. Was surprised he made changes. Surely you secure your place in next round, then make changes.Japan will never forgive themselves for throwing this group away.
I don't think the game is that good technically, lots of intensity for sure but Spain conceded a lot against a Germany team that lost to Japan 3 days ago, they hardly play "a different game".
The sloppy in possession comes from the high quality pressing and high intensity.I’m not sure what game you’re watching but this isn’t high quality.
Both teams very sloppy in possession and in final decision making
Need to win against Costa Rica first...If Japan beat Spain, Germany are absolutely fecked.
Your defense look very vulnerable though. I think England was electric against Iran but your defense must be a worry.Then England v USA or England when they played Iran?
This doesn’t really work.
The game tonight, as it is, has not been high quality or anything to get excited about.
I don't think so even though they looked better than Italy on the game between the 2... But they looked toothless against Sweden (We could have won that game). They looked clueless against 10 men Switzerland and only got past them thanks to the pens.Nah Spain are the most talented team for sure. Best coaches, and they perform the best on the pitch. They were the best team in the euros too, lost on pens to Italy in the semi final.
No batch of talent? Musiala is literally one of the best teenagers in world football!!
Precisely thisJapan will never forgive themselves for throwing this group away.
Seems like we were watching a different game to everyone else.Neither side look up to much. Nobody in the tournament has really to be honest.
When all sides look equal always back the Germans.
They score 7 ageing Costa Rica, as it stands they have to rely on the likes of morata and Torres which just isn't good enough especially when comparing to other favorites like France, Brazil and to a degree England.I dunno I just don't see it at all. Spain was too young at the euros and they outplayed everyone and lost on pens to the winners who were also excellent. How is the attack blunt, they are the top scorers in the world Cup? They are coached brilliantly and play like an elite CL side and have bundles of creativity. They are young sure, but Pedri is world class already, not some random young player.
And with Germany ... All their best players are 26/27 and their most important player is 19. They also have Adeyemi and Moukoko, both potentail elite attackers, also teenagers. Like... It's just flat out wrong to say they don't have good young players coming through, it's as good as ever.
Not really closeted, always had sympathy for our German overlords. Wait that came out wrong.
They deserved to be beaten by Iran. Resting 5 players from the Germany game was stupid, the coach and players underestimated Costa Rica and paid for it dearly.Japan will never forgive themselves for throwing this group away.
Not kept up much with him at Bayern but maybe the ACL has robbed him of some pace. Shame if true, one of the few players whenever I saw his name on the team sheet would genuinely frighten you. Sensational to watch in full flight.Whoever made Sane move away from his run at defenders at speed game has really done him a disservice. I remember his for Schalke at the Bernabeu, he gave Madrid fits or his early years at City against Monaco in the Champions League. He was something else.
I'd be surprised if Brazil gets past Spain. Brazil don't really press like Germany do, they're more reliant on just being tight. But Spain will control the ball and take advantage of a very old backline that might have to play a CB at RB or current day dani Alves if not. So... Yeah. Spain/Germany for me to be the final. Though Brazil and France are the other 2 possibilities.I'd be amazed (disgusted)
I think a 1 goal win should suffice. Isn't it something like:Still not easy for Germany. If japan draw, Germany need a 2 goal win.
Ha is a LCB. Not for us with Licha already hereI wouldn't hate if we signed him