Day 6: Wales vs Iran | Qatar vs Senegal | Netherlands vs Ecuador | England vs USA

Dudu

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Feels like a matter of time before Ecuador equalizes.

So naturally, Netherlands will probably go 2 up.
 

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Gakpo isn't really a good possession player, is he ?

I know he scored but his general play has been shocking.
 

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Depends where you look doesn't it?

England probably have the most talented squad we've had for years... same for Brazil.
And Spain.

I would argue all the other big hitters are the worst they’ve been in a while. Germany, Argentina, Netherlands. Italy didn’t even make it. France aren’t as strong as in 2018 either. Portugal probably about the same but with a pensioner Ronaldo. And the majority of the remaining teams have been crap.
 

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As soon as we face a proper team we're fecked.
There's just no synergy on the pitch, no proper sequences. Plus so many cases of poor passes and control. Painful to watch.

I imagine Dumfries or Timber is coming off at halftime, it's bizarre how Ecuador are basically having a free run at their side of the pitch.
 

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I'd be delighted if we get that far.
Looks like you may get a England at World Cup 2018 route if Argentina fail to top their group.

Round of 16: Iran/USA
QF: Mexico/Poland/Denmark/Tunisia
 

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Wesley's been enjoying retirement hasn't he
 

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I imagine Dumfries or Timber is coming off at halftime, it's bizarre how Ecuador are basically having a free run at their side of the pitch.
And Klaassen. Turning everything he touches to shit today. (Although he's not quite alone in that.)
 

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I'm JACKED to the tits for this game against the yanks. Just letting you all know x
 

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And Spain.

I would argue all the other big hitters are the worst they’ve been in a while. Germany, Argentina, Netherlands. Italy didn’t even make it. France aren’t as strong as in 2018 either. Portugal probably about the same but with a pensioner Ronaldo. And the majority of the remaining teams have been crap.
All those teams are better now than they were 4 years ago except maybe France who still started this World Cup much better than they did in Russia.

This is maybe the best Portugal squad ever.
 

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Wish we could score a second and play Frimpong in the second half. Curious to see him play. Supposed to be lightning quick and very good going forward
 

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surreal videos and photos coming from Iran.

Regime security forces ramping around the streets with their motor cycles waving the regime flag in large numbers to celebrate the win. low-key ISIS in Raqqa flashbacks.


 

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there's going to be a red card in this match at some point. ref is letting a lot of extras go, especially from Ecuador.