Day 8: Japan vs Costa Rica | Belgium vs Morocco | Croatia vs Canada | Spain vs Germany

RedRonaldo

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So impressed with Davies. How much would he cost in current market? (I know Bayern wouldn't sell)
 

Andycoleno9

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There were some Celtic fans a while ago telling me how great Juranovic was and that if Utd were smart we would sign him. He's looked rubbish so far. Wasn't impressed whenever I saw him play in Europe either.
Yeah, he is average fb. Not bad (as he is today) but in general, pretty average
 

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What is the scenario or series of events that will need to unfold to allow both Morocco and Canada to go through?
 

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If this result sits, Canada and Morocco draw and Croatia beat Belgium things start getting dicey then for Canada. Goal difference comes into play
In that case if Croatia wins 1-0 and Canada Morocco is 0-0 then I think it would be head to head. I think it goes goal difference, goal scored, then head to head, them fair play
 

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I thought Shaw looked class as a LB.
Davies is on another level!
Leftback version of Mbappe
 

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In that case if Croatia wins 1-0 and Canada Morocco is 0-0 then I think it would be head to head. I think it goes goal difference, goal scored, then head to head, them fair play
Cheers. Getting ahead of myself obviously but good to know how the process works
 

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What is the scenario or series of events that will need to unfold to allow both Morocco and Canada to go through?
Any Canada win here and then 2 draws on the last day for the teams in their group (or a Croatia win would be goal difference).
 

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Canada will get loads of counter attacking opportunities here. Need to make one count and bag a second
 

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I would be shocked if Buchanon doesn't get himself a big move after this world cup. At Brugges right now, only 23. That pace, dribbling and agility to play either wing is huge
 

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I thought Shaw looked class as a LB.
Davies is on another level!
Leftback version of Mbappe
He's not playing lb for Canada though. He's been playing on the wing. He is fantastic as a lb/lwb for Bayern also though.
 

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I thought Shaw looked class as a LB.
Davies is on another level!
Leftback version of Mbappe
Davies is far more explosive and dynamic. Shaw's lack of attacking ability is what stops him from being truly top class.
 

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Croatia look washed just like Belgium do
I think the style Canada play would make a lot of teams look old. The Netherlands, for example, would also be completely overrun. It makes a good case for playing a more progressive style with national teams - which most don't.
 

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Croatia have been playing well, a lot of good passing and technical ability in their team.