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Worst player on the pitch was Toni Kroos but no criticism of him is allowed.
True. You better hope Mustafi is out for the rest of the tourney I guess. Although Lahm on a yellow against France is also not ideal.No, 10. Höwedes and Mustafi clearly don't count!
Eire?Colombia?
He's been muck since Bayern played you lotWorst player on the pitch was Toni Kroos but no criticism of him is allowed.
Not the worst, but among the worst. And you're right, some idiot will count his "successful" passes and then he'll be celebrated again.Worst player on the pitch was Toni Kroos but no criticism of him is allowed.
So did I, mate. One of the most unnecessary goals in the history of betting in my book. *sigh* I'd have taken the lead at our office league, too!May I say again that I had a fecking bet on 2-0??????????
noone was good today but such a comment is stupid with Höwedes, Mustafi, Özil and Götze's "performances" today.Not the worst, but among the worst. And you're right, some idiot will count his "successful" passes and then he'll be celebrated again.
Lahm and Ozil were both worse but yeah he was awful as well.Worst player on the pitch was Toni Kroos but no criticism of him is allowed.
Yes, they struggled in the final third, a shame because they had so many good opportunities. Some sublime passing indeed, and as you say technically they were fantastic, couldn't believe I was actually watching Algerie at times. Classy performance in every way. I was neutral when the game started, but by the end I was cheering for them to win.Yup. Technically most of them were outstanding, probably even better control/dribbling than their German counterparts. Their passing in between the lines was also something to behold at times, just couldn't find the right weight on their crosses most of the time unfortunately (except for the goal obv). Also that one through ball from the CB at the end
I agree with this. This has been hppening far too much in the world cup for my liking . Happened in bosnia nigeria too..,It's not about how much time is added on. It's about respecting the amount of time added. If a ref decides that two extra minutes are needed, he might as well make sure that those two whole minutes of football are played. The +2 at the end was at most one minute of football being played. Needless to say, one minute can change a whole game.
I did my best but was a little tired I'll def score against Les Bleus!It was direct to Schweinsteiger after a poor tackle
Sorry, but I have to disagree. Kroos lost so many times possession in crucial areas, that was worse than whatever Goetze did. That Oezil was the worst man on the pitch is clear. Hoewedes and Mustafi at least have an excuse for being misused.noone was good today but such a comment is stupid with Höwedes, Mustafi, Özil and Götze's "performances" today.
I can sympathise with the others because Lahm's out of position and Ozil didn't have a terrible game until about the 75th minute when he got tired.Lahm and Ozil were both worse but yeah he was awful as well.
Reminded me of the slowclap guy from Not Another Teen Movie. Shite movie that oddly had some hilariously funny moments.
What it feels like to be Algeria right now.
Yes. But that is actually why Neuer is so world class - he usually just cannot show this too often. He is an extra man on the pitch even if he has his two or three blunders each year. But - I do not know any goalkeeper or outfield player that does not do any mistakes.No wonder you guys won, you had 11 outfield players on there
IF they beat them, it won't be with relative ease. I fancy France to go through, they didn't have to go as deep as Germany today and their front three (let's hope we've seen the last of Giroud today and Griezmann starts on Friday) could destroy that German back four. They better pray that Hummels is fit for that game.Germany will beat France with relative ease.
I would say the CL is the best club tournament and the WC is where the best of the best players meet. But then I see guys like Höwedes on the field and ask myself if there truly wasn't anyone better in Germany.The world cup is a funny tournament. Every team gets treated like royalty, so when someone does something a bit special they are suddenly seen as really rather good.
Or, the world cup is just the best tournament in the world, and the Champions League is stale, stagnant, and can go suck a lemon.
Not a chance of "relative ease" at all. Especially if they do what it looks like they'll do at the back. This 4 CB thing isn't working for them at all. Only Boateng has any pace in him and Howedes in particular has been poor at LB in all 4 games. It's not like they don't have any full backs with them either - Low just doesn't want to play Durm and he refuses to put Lahm where he's needed most. Not to mention Grosskreutz(s), who could fill in right or left easily enough.Germany will beat France with relative ease.
Absolutely agreed. He bailed out that defence how many times? Even bailed himself out of ever having to make a 1v1 save as well. Very impressive.MotM: Neuer by a country mile.
Pretty much agree with that. Although we've had a few of these very endearing sides so far and while it's a shame that they're all dropping out, you can sort of see why. They just don't tend to make good decisions in and around the opposition box. Might be a pressure thing, might be a quality thing. But that seems to be the real factor that has put the "plucky" teams out of the competition.The best team won, but what an extraordinary and heroic performance by Algerie. No dirty bullshit or diving, just pacey, technical football and passing and players running their socks off for their country. Great to watch.
Makes you wonder how well a keeper like Neuer would do outfield
Nigeria won the last African nations cup ..There are no easy wins over Germany in a WC. When was the last one? Also: did you see France against Nigeria? Algeria is a lot better than Nigeria. Yes, Germany wasn't convincing, but they will show up against France.
And in this century everytime semifinals at least. (02 2nd, 06 3rd, 10 3rd). Last 2 euros aswell.Lat time Germany didn't qualify in the QF - 1938.
Without Neuer, germany would have faced countless hazardous 1on1 situations with an Algerian storming unchecked towards the goalkeeper. I'd bet my right leg that any another goalkeeper, no matter how good, would have gotten scored on at least twice today. Neuer's job is to prevent goals and he did an absolutely fantastic job today. I'm not the world's biggest Neuer fan and think he's overrated a little from time to time, but this performance was gigantic.He was still MOTM for what he achieved in the match, but I'd expect a better 'keeping performance from someone who's supposed to be amongst the best in the world.
Should be an Easy win for France in the 1/4 finals , you cant win a World Cup with Mertesacker Mustafi Boateng and Howedes , Why is Durm not playing anyway?
57% of Brazil is covered by rainforest. The rest is covered by Manuel Neuer.
Because Neuer was by far the best player on the pitch.In what way were Algeria unlucky?
Every match is a new match. Maybe Germany scores early and then a match can run totally different.Really enjoyable game that. Algeria unlucky to be honest Germany didn't look great. Germany could turn it on against harder opposition but the defence looks shaky and I think France have a chance against them.
See: Korea 2-4 Algeria for what would've happened. Great performance from Neuer today.I'd bet my right leg that any another goalkeeper, no matter how good, would have gotten scored on at least twice today.
Agree.Every match is a new match. Maybe Germany scores early and then a match can run totally different.