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[DukeBobby]

The biggest problem with Belgium is that they have no pace at all.

Kevin Miralles is very quick, but I'm guessing he's not fully fit. Hopefully he plays in the next game.

 

[keit4]

How was the game?

 

[ColossalLazy]

Man now Daniel Alves looks like an old man XD

 

[Gentle Rodriguez]

African sides doing poorly in this tournament.

The only African or Asian side that won was Ivory Coast....against an Asian side....

hmm

 

[Cess007]

So those are brazilians rooting for their team against mexico using very iconic mexican characters ?

I'm ok with this

The use of the Chapulin Colorado and some Chavo del Ocho characters by south american countries confuses the hell a lot of me when they use them to cheer for their country

 

[Roi]

Belgium is not bad, but not as good as I expected

Glad they won though!

 

[bonesmccoy]

I like how the Belgians all have Star Wars names.

 

[Soul Beat]

Oh, man. Is it almost that time already?

I'm so ready!

Please Mexico...don't disappoint.

 

[CMojicaAce]

Mexico needs to pretty much play the prefect game today in order to win.

 

[Maintenance]

Only Iran successfully parked the bus from the opening minute and got a result out of it.

USA too.

 

[Fry]

Why aren't you in this shot, Fry? Are you doing anything WC related? You're always in group shots on Facebook, it's awesome.

I won't get near the stadiums unfortunately

I'm about to go on a bar with my friend to watch the match. Where are you watching it!?

 

[krYlon]

USA too.

Yeah dont forget the US

 

[toweringinferno]

African sides doing poorly in this tournament.

I'm not surprised the players care more about their bonuses and the football federations are corrupt

 

[The Chosen One]

African sides doing poorly in this tournament.

What else is new.

Africa is 1-3-1

Ivory Coast and Nigeria still have a decent shot of advancing. Ghana, Algeria, and Cameroon are basically already out of the tournament.

 

[jabuseika]

Mexico always upsets brazil in big tournaments.

Brazil losses against Mexico.

From: http://www.11v11.com/teams/brazil/tab/opposingTeams/opposition/Mexico

..and that doesn't include the last Summer Olympics Final, the Under 17 World Cup Final, ect.

Time to do it one more time.

 

[Cappa]

Only Iran successfully parked the bus from the opening minute and got a result out of it.

Welp, it's not like Nigeria is some powerhouse either

 

[Alex_Mexico]

No updated OT title for each game anymore?

I'll be happy if the referees don't backstab us this time.

 

[DM_Uselink]

Here's hoping for a great match, and a Mexico win. (nervous laughter)

 

[Dilly]

Yeah there was no reason to start Dembele and Witsel together against Algeria. Against tougher opponents who will look to maintain possession sure. Benteke would have been a huge improvement over Lukaku, he was dreadful. Never seen him look so slow and immobile.

Lukaku can't do shit with close defending like the Algerians did.

 

[NH Apache]

Come on CONCACAF!

 

[Mt Heart Attack]

Welcomes my Belgian brothers to the Northern Europe winners circle; it feels good.

Meanwhile in Southern Europe

About time Northern Europe stepped up, Southern Europe has been on a dominating streak over world football since 2004 (Greece-Italy-Spain-Spain-Spain)

Supporting Brazil now, it should be a given, but I want them to top their group

 

[xbhaskarx]

HAHAH MY SIDES

Maybe even a Champions League contender like Everton....

 

[Cappa]

Mexico always upsets brazil in big tournaments.

Brazil losses against Mexico.

I don't expect it but I would not be surprised.... God help us if Mexico does win against Brazil the Mexicans in the US will be going wild in the streets.

 

[jmdajr]

I don't expect it but I would not be surprised.... God help us if Mexico does win against Brazil the Mexicans in the US will be going wild in the streets.

Absolutely. Hope today is not lawn day.

Spoiler

I kid. Sort of.

 

[gutshot]

Yeah dont forget the US

US didn't so much park the bus as just completely forget how to attack. So many unforced turnovers.

 

[LNBL]

Willmots is an idiot if he does not start in the next match

 

[Damian]

We were lucky to win but we will have to do a lot better if we want to get far in this tournament.

We really have the talent though!

 

[gutter_trash]

 

[The Chosen One]

USA too.

No. The US parked the bus for about 50-60% of the match. But they were attacking for the first 20 minutes until Jozy was injured and the last 15-20 minutes of the game.

It was more of the US midfield was incapable of stringing together 2-3 passes in the middle half of the game, than them just cynically booming the ball upfield every time like Iran and Algeria.

 

[TangoAlphaLima]

HAHAH MY SIDES

Absolutely brutal.

 

[Cappa]

Welcomes my Belgian brothers to the Northern Europe winners circle; it feels good.

Meanwhile in Southern Europe

technicalllllyyyyyyy... Belgium is Western Europe

 

[Ela Hadrun]

LOVE the chicken guy getting interviewed on Univsion right now.

 

[ganon]

A little disappointed with Belgium (especially in the first half), but at least they won, so yay

 

[Carn82]

looks like The Netherlands will play with Lens in the attack and without Vlaar (who seems to be slightly injured)

 

[andycapps]

C'mon Brazil. 2-0.

#dosacero

 

[Bam Bam Baklava]

Can't believe they're playing Ramires at that position instead of Willian. I've never seen him play that spot before.

 

[KidA Seven]

Should have started Mertens.

Leave Chadli and Bryune on the bench.

And Dembele. And Vertonghen.

De Bruyne usually does well for Belgium. In fact, he's usually one of their best players.

 

[Fox318]

US didn't so much park the bus as just completely forget how to attack. So many unforced turnovers.

Maybe Klinsmann told them the match would be 90 seconds long instead of over 90 minutes

 

[inky]

This match is going to be so hard.

Vamos México!

 

[Chuckie]

technicalllllyyyyyyy... Belgium is Western Europe

Yeah same as Netherlands, Germany and France.

 

[Chakan]

If the ref doesn't help Brazil, my guess is 2x1 Mexico.

 

[jabuseika]

Maybe this is a good thing for Portugal. >.>

 

[Ingeniero]

BRASIL !!!! FTW
3-0

 

[Terareflection]

Will root for Mexico. Though more for bathing in Brazilian tears.

 

[Firemind]

BRASIL !!!! FTW
3-0

Fred hattrick

 

[PandaPedinte]

3x1 to Mexico! Let me see if my lucky will change today!

A lot mexican shows are very popular here. Chapolim and Chaves are a huge part of the 70s and 80s and 90s chilhood here.

ftfy

 

[jmdajr]

Wish I was at some bar enjoying some authentic Mexican grub.

 

[keit4]

HAHAH MY SIDES

/dead

 

[gutshot]

Maybe Klinsmann told them the match would be 90 seconds long instead of over 90 minutes

It certainly looked like they trained for a 90 second match.

 

[confuziz]

It seems we are going to play a 4-3-3 tomorrow again againstr Australia. Probably Lens on LW.