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[zephervack]

Thanks guys, makes sense now.

 

[Anoregon]

Because the match is still part of the tournament. Plus money, I'd say.

That's my understanding. They tend to get bonuses for every win, right?

 

[The_Hitcher89]

RVP is not in the same level as Robben either.

Nah

In a team desgined to get the best out of him, he's the joint-best striker in the world with Falcao, Ibra and Suarez

 

[Alpende]

That's my understanding. They tend to get bonuses for every win, right?

I'm not sure about that to be honest. But tickets have been sold and that brings in money plus ad revenue plays a part.

 

[manueldelalas]

So what is the logic of Group B match before Group A?

It's the same with groups D, F and H, all play before C, E and G respectively.

My best guess is that most of the matches of groups A, C, E and G were played before matches of groups B, D, F and H, so there is a little advantage for the teams that play first, as in, they can play thinking of what is the most convenient result, so the last match the order is reversed, this way it tries to equalize that advantage.

It doesn't matter in this case, there is nothing defined in group A.

 

[Pro]

I'm still sick to my stomach. I couldn't sleep at all last night. I just want to wake up and it be Thursday 11 AM. I'm so damn nervous how this is going to end for us...

Sports man. It seems like it doesn't matter. American Football, Basketball, Baseball, now Soccer. It always seems to be heart break and sleepless nights. From the highest high to the lowest low. Swear it's gonna be the death of me one day. I had to get up at 0315 for work today too.

 

[Aiii]

I'm not sure about that to be honest. But tickets have been sold and that brings in money plus ad revenue plays a part.

Plus the TV deals for the matches need to be fulfilled.

 

[silver.tongue]

Nah

In a team desgined to get the best out of him, he's the joint-best striker in the world with Falcao, Ibra and Suarez

Hum... I think those 3 are better than him, but it's debatable.

 

[The_Hitcher89]

Hum... I think those 3 are better than him, but it's debatable.

They were last season with Moyes and injuries combining to make it a disappointing year for him (maybe not Falcao, he's had a dreadful year), but he seems to be back to his best under Van Gaal. As a Liverpool fan, I can only hope it doesn't last long

 

[Hyllian]

This will be the 100º game of Brazil in World Cups!

 

[Wellscha]

Chile got this, Sampaoli is a great coach.

 

[Linius]

If players get bonusses for a win depends on what their FA decides. Though it's more a case of how much they'll get rather than if they'll get anything. If the Dutch win the world cup the players will get a bonus of 270.000 euros each.

 

[manueldelalas]

Context.

(Chili being the Dutch spelling of Chile)

Do you know what happens to people that try to eat Chile that way? Ask Spain.

 

[Aiii]

Chile got this, Sampaoli is a great coach.

Van Gaal is a better coach.

Do you know what happens to people that try to eat Chile that way? Ask Spain.

The same Spain that lost 5-1 to us?

 

[YesNOnoNOYes]

hola

just dropping with picks before i go to bed

aus 1-2 spain (yes i know no one cares for aus anymore ;__
ned 3-2 chile (ORANJEEEE)
brazil 2-0 cameroon
mexico 1-0 croatia





man, i look forward to the next usa match. <3 you guys are so much fun

gnight futbol gaf o7

 

[Ingeniero]

This will be the 100º game of Brazil in World Cups!

They shall celebrate accordingly.
3-0

 

[Salvadora]

Nah

In a team desgined to get the best out of him, he's the joint-best striker in the world with Falcao, Ibra and Suarez

I'd say he's better than Falcao and Ibrahimovic, honestly.

His output is, or was, absolutely insane.

 

[His Majesty]

Van Gaal is a better coach.



The same Spain that lost 5-1 to us?

Bielsa's school > Van Gaal

 

[Wellscha]

Van Gaal has a better team.

Fixed

EDIT: I'm actually surprised no one picked up Sampaoli, wasn't he tearing it up in Latin America?

 

[Ser Goje]

We lost in the last minute to Argantina, there's no hope of climbing the group stage, but we still have top defending going for us which is nice.

 

[The_Hitcher89]

I'd say he's better than Falcao and Ibrahimovic, honestly.

His output is, or was, absolutely insane.

I'd be inclined to agree but then I'd have to pretend to watch enough of Ibra and Falcao to actually form a proper opinion

 

[jmdajr]

So do Mexico and Brazil play at the same time???

 

[Wilbur]

Think I'll watch Cameroon v Brazil and Netherlands v Chile today.

The latter, in particular, should be a cracker.

Why not Croatia vs Mexico?! You don't even get to watch your wifey Song play for Cameroon, Salva baby

 

[Aiii]

So do Mexico and Brazil play at the same time???

Yep, from this point on, all groups play their matches simultaneously.

 

[alstein]

yea those definitely look like surgical incisions..

Bradley needs to get cut, he really is a terrible, sub-par player IMO

He's had two shitty games. That doesn't erase what he's done before. He's not washed up by any stretch.

Folks need to get a grip. He's usually one of our best. Isn't he hurt right now a bit to boot?

USA are going to go through as Ghana and Portugal will draw. They can beat Belgium in the round of 16, and would likely go on to face Argentina in the quarters, another team that has looked far from great. I think Argentina would get the win, but it still makes me sick to my stomach seeing the USA in the quarters.

I can't see Ghana-Portugal ending scoreless, both teams have to go for it, and even if Portugal scores one, they're going to have to keep going for it , and prob want at least 3. Also Ghana would be wise to go for it as well, because what if USA pulls a shock score? Ghana would be out if USA wins 1-0 due to GD.

Germany could probably afford to take chances, the USA can't, that's why I think there won't be any collusion- I suspect the USA goes full bunker and plays super-patient/scared, the Germans let them but will try to score when they can. Problem is playing scared will cost the US and they lose 1-0 or 2-0.

 

[manueldelalas]

Van Gaal is a better coach.



The same Spain that lost 5-1 to us?

The same, they were very confident before the match, a lot of crow eating, very fun thread.

What will happen today is that Robben will receive a strong foul at the beginning of the match. We all know that he is a coward (pecho frio, that's why Pellegrini kicked him out of Real Madrid when he coached there, and yes, it was Pellegrini who asked him out, even if he said he didin't later), so that will take him out of the match, he will not dare to make a run again; after that he will be of no concern to us and will present no danger. Remember that we play southamerican soccer, not european, not australian.

Watch the match, mark my words, it will be no casuality when it happens. Pierna fuerte to Robben.

 

[jmdajr]

Yep, from this point on, all groups play their matches simultaneously.

Shit. Gonna be crazy!

 

[caesar]

We lost in the last minute to Argantina, there's no hope of climbing the group stage, but we still have top defending going for us which is nice.

top bus parking you mean

 

[Haunted]

We lost in the last minute to Argantina, there's no hope of climbing the group stage, but we still have top defending going for us which is nice.

Being on top when sorting by "attempted clearances/completed clearances" doesn't paint the greatest picture... >_>

 

[E92 M3]

Man, it was heartbreaking yesterday. The last few fucking seconds

 

[jmdajr]

Man, it was heartbreaking yesterday. The last few fucking seconds

Being a Fan of the NFL Texans you think you would build a tolerance. But I was pretty down yesterday.

 

[D4Danger]

Man, it was heartbreaking yesterday. The last few fucking seconds

It's when you have enough of those moments to make a song out of you know you're never winning anything

 

[Hystzen]

Or maybe you're underestimating Algeria and Russia? Algeria won their next game 4-2 and Russia finished above Portugal in the qualifiers.

Algeria beat SK who terrible and drew against Russia. Not knocking the teams Algeria played great against Korea but in these group matches they kind of not looking strong.

Belguim just not showing confidence in skills at moment they good players but this weak first half then only when get subs in 2nd half wake up not making them look good.

 

[Ser Goje]

top bus parking you mean

Yes, the holy bus never fails.

Being on top when sorting by "attempted clearances/completed clearances" doesn't paint the greatest picture... >_>

pls, let me have this.

 

[Hasphat'sAnts]

The Dutch are gonna get matched with Brazil.

It's destiny.

 

[Aiii]

The Dutch are gonna get matched with Brazil.

It's destiny.

We'll win that too.

 

[silver.tongue]

We'll win that too.

Please don't... You guys can win Russia2018. The nation will crumble if we lose this WC... lol

 

[BronsonLee]

We'll win that too.

I didn't know you wanted your team to star in the new summer blockbuster Escape From Brazil After Eliminating Their Fucking Soccer Team, Thus Pissing Off An Entire Nation, Aiii

 

[Deleted member 102481]

The Dutch are gonna get matched with Brazil.

It's destiny.

uh Netherlands and Brazil are both winning their groups so that isn't happening

 

[The_Hitcher89]

I miss Croatia-Mexico



Hodgson, you absolute dickhead. Lampard is starting against Costa Rica when it's dead rubber for us, his last cap, and we have 3 centre midfielders who could do with the international experience in Henderson, Barkley and Wilshere. There couldn't be a better time to try those 3 out in a 4-3-3

Johnson-----Cahill----Jagielka-----Shaw

----------------Henderson----------------------
---------------------------Wilshere--------------

---------------------Barkley----------------------

---------Sturridge------------------Sterling---
----------------------Rooney---------------------


Done. And Johnson's only in there because Jones is not a rightback. Playing Lampard is a sentimental waste of time

 

[Alex_Mexico]

As a futbol noob, why is Spain and Australia even playing? Its just a friendly match at this point right?

'Cause it'd be unbelivably shameful (and a WC first) if a team decided to leave the tournament, forfeit the game and lose by default. They must play that last group stage game.

 

[Deleted member 102481]

Brazil should destroy Cameroon hopefully

Mexico should at least win by 1.

Netherlands whether it draws or wins, wins the group

 

[jmdajr]

So if Mexico lose, they are toast?????

 

[BraXzy]

Wtf is with the scheduling now. It has been perfect up until this point with one match kicking off every 3 hours. Now there are two on at the same time, twice a day?

BLEH!

 

[Deleted member 102481]

So if Mexico loses, they are toast?????

It depends on the Goal differential

 

[Aiii]

I didn't know you wanted your team to star in the new summer blockbuster Escape From Brazil After Eliminating Their Fucking Soccer Team, Thus Pissing Off An Entire Nation, Aiii

More salt than can fill an entire ocean. It will be glorious.

 

[zruben]

So if Mexico loses, they are toast?????

yeah, unless Cameroon manage to score a bazillion goals against Brazil.

 

[bjaelke]

Spain XI vs. Australia: Reina; Juanfran, Ramos, Albiol, Alba; Cazorla, Alonso, Koke, Iniesta; Torres, Villa.

because, fuck it.

 

[Ingeniero]

The Dutch are gonna get matched with Brazil.

It's destiny.

Brasil will win either way.

 

[Alex_Mexico]

It depends on the Goal differential

If Mexico looses Croatia would go in automatically and the only way Mexico could go through with a loss is if Brazil looses to Cameroon and have a better goal difference than them.

In simple terms if Mexico looses we're out for sure. If we tie or win we're through.