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Brilliant WC!
The 2002 had many upsets, with 3 of the top 10 (Argentina, France and Portugal) getting knocked out in the group stage… Italy (like Spain tonight) got bailed out by a favourable result in Ecuador v Croatia.Granted I can't remember much from before the 90's, but I honestly can't remember a more exciting group stage. Fantastic entertainment. I hope it continues in the knockout stages.
It’s about the entertainment and upsets are an essential ingredient.The thread is about the game quality not the upsets, which are usually bigger when the top teams are shit
Nope, that's not what the OP said in his postThe thread is about the game quality not the upsets, which are usually bigger when the top teams are shit
What more quality do you want? There have been a lot of quality games, not every game will live up to expectations.The thread is about the game quality not the upsets, which are usually bigger when the top teams are shit
Still a crap threadThe thread is about the game quality not the upsets, which are usually bigger when the top teams are shit
Don't bother, some people are too refined in their understanding of tactical 3D chess that they can only watch carefully curated games and can't wait for the superteam infested CL late stages.It’s about the entertainment and upsets are an essential ingredient.
best football one this year imo.Best World Cup of the 21st century so far.
This is ideal for a World Cup, you need someone big to go out early to make it interesting. But you can't have 3-4 like 2002. One works and a few shocks without the big teams going out is perfect.By the way, most of the big teams have made it through. A couple didn't but that's almost always the case. So although there have been unexpected individual results, the general shape of the tournament is as expected.
I don’t remember a World Cup where everyday the group stage was going to the final game (and final minute!) with so many permutations. It’s been a fantastic World Cup.Brilliant world cup best in a long time
Agree 100%This is ideal for a World Cup, you need someone big to go out early to make it interesting. But you can't have 3-4 like 2002. One works and a few shocks without the big teams going out is perfect.
I’m glad!This thread is aging like milk
Danke!I don’t remember a World Cup where everyday the group stage was going to the final game (and final minute!) with so many permutations. It’s been a fantastic World Cup.
(and commiserations @hasanejaz88)!
Yep. Working from home also and it's great passing the time from 3pm onwards on the couch with the laptop and feet upProperly enjoying it. I think the combination of working from home and not being arsed going out this time of year have meant I’ve watched nearly every game and been more immersed in it than before.
Wow some people have short memories. This round of games has been great, but it doesn't hold a candle to 2014, or even parts of 2006.Best World Cup of the 21st century so far.
Brazil or Argentina?There really hasn’t been a stand out side. The European sides are just not great. It’s definitely going to a Non-European nation this year. I do love that the smaller nations have done very well, even Canada can leave with their heads held high and they couldn’t get a point. Actually except Wales, yeah total limp performances
Because it’s goal difference.Can anyone explain why head to head is not deciding the factor between two teams level on points?
Statistically it's Qatar or Canada as the only teams with 0 points, at least they managed a goal I supposeSo with Costa Rica giving Germany (and indirectly Spain) a solid scare last night, does this make Wales the worst team this World Cup? Or would a play-off against Qatar still needed for them to avoid being the wooden spoon champion?
...or when the smaller teams are really good.The thread is about the game quality not the upsets, which are usually bigger when the top teams are shit