World Cup 2022

[roverandout]

Japan need to learn when to overplay and went to get the ball in the box 

[roversfan99]

Is there ever a time to overplay?

[JohnD]

28 minutes ago, Exiled_Rover said:

Nah, he's the captain for Stuttgart. Wataru Endo.

Thanks, I googled the wrong one 😱

[JohnD]

Can't say I've enjoyed the JPN v CRO match. They've both continually given the ball away cheaply, JPN too easily bullied and generally not much quality.

Also watched with sound off because of the feckin drummer 😡

Edited December 5, 2022 by JohnD

[Mike E]

PENALTIES!

Think Japan deserve it on balance.

[JohnD]

Hope it's as good as the last penalty shoot out I watched ,💖

[RoverDom]

2 hours ago, AllRoverAsia said:

Boomers, the generation that can do 2+2=4 in their brain without using a calculator.

Calculators? It's all about overly complicated spreadsheets now 

[Mike E]

4 minutes ago, Mike E said:

PENALTIES!

Think Japan deserve it on balance.

Fuck me, those penalties were shit.

[Ianrally]

I just cannot believe how some professional footballers are so poor at taking penalties. No conviction to them, just put your laces through it. 

[AllRoverAsia]

8 minutes ago, Mike E said:

Fuck me, those penalties were shit.

I don't think they were even that good.

[DE.]

Not convinced the Japanese practiced penalties - those were some of the tamest pen kicks I've ever seen, one after the other. If they do practice them then they are doing it wrong.

[simongarnerisgod]

hopefully tonight will be the match where brazil wake up and score a few

[DeeCee]

2 hours ago, benhben said:

I drew Canada in our sweepstake. They played some of the most exciting build up play ive seen, full of pace and direct running. Alfonso Davis is a top class winger/full back. They were absolutely terrible when it came to composure infront of goal. Had Belgium all over the place but couldnt hit a barn door.

 

You never said 😁

[roversfan99]

Brazil showing what they are about tonight.

[Proudtobeblue&white]

17 minutes ago, simongarnerisgod said:

hopefully tonight will be the match where brazil wake up and score a few

I think you will get your wish, if the first twelve minutes is anything to go by!

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

I thought the pen was a bit harsh.

[simongarnerisgod]

that was the best brazilian goal iv`e seen for years

[DE.]

A bit sad this. Just a massive gulf in quality. Brazil ruthless tonight. 

[G Somerset Rover]

3 hours ago, roverandout said:

Just one question.  Should Brazil play Korea and Japan in the next two games then play Netherlands In the semi final then beat France England Portugal or Spain in the final will people say they've had an easy route like they always throw at us.  The final will be the first real test they've had all tournament 

You’re writing off Argentina too easily there (by not even mentioning them!). They’re probably slight favourites against Holland, whilst Brazil haven’t beaten them in the past three meetings (including the Copa America final last year).

Brazil do look extremely decent tonight, mind! 

[simongarnerisgod]

brazil vs argentina is always a highlight,it`s a case of national pride,you could`nt predict the result,other than there won`t be many goals

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

4 minutes ago, Gavlar Somerset Rover! said:

You’re writing off Argentina too easily there (by not even mentioning them!). They’re probably slight favourites against Holland, whilst Brazil haven’t beaten them in the past three meetings (including the Copa America final last year).

Brazil do look extremely decent tonight, mind! 

Korea are wide open. You don’t don’t beat Brazil by trying to out football them.

[Hasta]

I can’t remember when I last saw a half of football that one sided.
 

Oh, wait. It was 22 days ago.

[roverandout]

It's only south Korea. Brazil haven't played anyone yet

[den]

Korea have made a few chances against Brazil. If England play Brazil in the final we can beat them. As long as we can stop them being Brazil as well 🙂

Edited December 5, 2022 by den

[roversfan99]

2 minutes ago, roverandout said:

It's only south Korea. Brazil haven't played anyone yet

😂 your desperation to make the other 31 teams in the tournament never cease to amaze. They were brilliant to watch in that first half.