Bliss Seeker Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 2 minutes ago, martplfc1 said: And you’re the kind of idiot who’s probably spaffing at the prospect of and Iceland Iran final. I can confirm I am spaffing at the unlikely prospect of an Iceland Iran final. Spaffing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
git2thachoppa Posted June 20, 2018 Author Share Posted June 20, 2018 Just now, Pukey said: What would you do against a team that literally has 10 men behind the ball? to beat Iran, they can either keep playing and hope they get lucky, or they need to keep 3 or 4 defenders back and 3 players in the area, with a couple in the midfield just to avoid being overwhelmed by a break, and just hoof balls into the area and hope for a knock on or deflection. In the last 20 minutes, they'll need 4 back as Iran will probably put on Ghoddos and J'ksh to sprint down the wings and counter-attack the counter-attack. As all the neutrals were told 4 years ago, Iran aren't losing 10-0 so you can't play against them like that's what you're aiming for. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VamPook Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 And I thought this might be different to the dross so far... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 The thing I always hated about Spain is that none of their players even thinks about shooting from outside the box unless there's absolutely no other options. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
git2thachoppa Posted June 20, 2018 Author Share Posted June 20, 2018 2 minutes ago, SteveUK said: Aye i get why Iran and teams like them choose to play this way but, it's the World Cup, meant to be a showcase for the best footballers on the planet. It's exactly that. It's not Iran's fault that the best footballers on the planet aren't delivering in that first half... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bliss Seeker Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 For as great as Iran were, seriously how **** are Spain? They're so narrow, they're playing into Iran's hands Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grff Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Did Ian Wright lose his luggage en route to Russia? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan045 Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 2 minutes ago, SteveUK said: Aye i get why Iran and teams like them choose to play this way but, it's the World Cup, meant to be a showcase for the best footballers on the planet. So Iran should roll over and let Spain play through them? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
noikeee Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 2 minutes ago, GunmaN1905 said: The thing I always hated about Spain is that none of their players even thinks about shooting from outside the box unless there's absolutely no other options. That's exactly one of the things that makes them effective. Don't waste balls with dumb low percentage attempts, when you've got the ability to hold onto it for as long as you want, and likely pass it into better positions. They're not looking effective tonight though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daylight Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Just now, ryan045 said: So Iran should roll over and let Spain play through them? See, he gets it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haguey Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Some people still think its the 1970s and these teams we only see every 4 years are like Zaire and barely know how to play football. They lack quality sure, so they have to make the most of what they have. For Iran, its a tight and disciplined defence thats not conceded in 1 and a half games yet. It's not like they haven't had any time in the Spanish half Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redshift Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 1 minute ago, Bliss Seeker said: For as great as Iran were, seriously how **** are Spain? They're so narrow, they're playing into Iran's hands To be fair they were able to carve through Portugal's flanks fairly easily. Bit difficult to do that against Iran's tactics though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chr1s Lawson Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Pundits are more irritating than the play acting. Yes it's annoying but seriously the Spanish are getting a taste of their own medicine! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveUK Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Just now, ryan045 said: So Iran should roll over and let Spain play through them? No they should grow a pair and try to play , as i said i get why they won't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Roy Keane trying to supress a laugh is fantastic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartwork Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Birb on the pitch! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnterUsernameHere Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 14 minutes ago, Nordan said: Hierro must be wondering how Lucas V made his way into the team. He plays for Madrid. Hierro is actually wondering how to fit Asensio, Nacho and Ceballos into the team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 1 minute ago, noikeee said: That's exactly one of the things that makes them effective. Don't waste balls with dumb low percentage attempts, when you've got the ability to hold onto it for as long as you want, and likely pass it into better positions. Yeah, they literally created 0 chances this half. I'm not saying they should desperately start shooting, but if they had couple of midfielders that are class at taking long shots, defense would have another thing to worry about, instead of sagging off them and letting them pass it around at 25ish meters away from the goal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themadsheep2001 Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 3 minutes ago, Bliss Seeker said: For as great as Iran were, seriously how **** are Spain? They're so narrow, they're playing into Iran's hands Making Iran's job that much easier. Keep trying to pass through a wall Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
git2thachoppa Posted June 20, 2018 Author Share Posted June 20, 2018 Just now, noikeee said: That's exactly one of the things that makes them effective. Don't waste balls with dumb low percentage attempts, when you've got the ability to hold onto it for as long as you want, and likely pass it into better positions. Funnily enough this is Iran's gameplan. They'll only go on the attack when the odds are in their favour, otherwise it's fine, you can have the ball and we'll play the percentages where you don't get any real chances. Iran usually gets 2 or 3 chances, but they're huge. Remember Dejagah's sprints against Argentina, and when he got fouled in the area? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klimowicz Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Roy Keane smiled at a joke, holy **** Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
noikeee Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 1 minute ago, Redshift said: To be fair they were able to carve through Portugal's flanks fairly easily. Quite frankly so far it has looked like any team on the planet can do that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartwork Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 1 minute ago, Redshift said: To be fair they were able to carve through Portugal's flanks fairly easily. Bit difficult to do that against Iran's tactics though. Morocco did too earlier today, it's just that they lacked an end product. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingjericho Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 I'm enjoying the game tbh, it's interesting to see such a defensive setup and Spain really struggling to create chances. Contrary to some replies, since Iran are not creating any attacking plays I would encourage more shooting from the Spanish, even if it has to be from distance. If they don't try they certainly won't score. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redshift Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Ah I didn't get to see Portugal Morroco. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
git2thachoppa Posted June 20, 2018 Author Share Posted June 20, 2018 Portugal sat back and defended a 1-0 lead against Morocco. At least Iran have an excuse. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 It's down to Spain to break down Iran, we all knew how they were going to approach this game. If Spain, as the much better team can't score in 90+minutes against Iran then that's their fault. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnterUsernameHere Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 They need to get Thiago on here. Lucas off, completely ***** player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bliss Seeker Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Ok, I'm sticking a tenner on first goal penalty. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redshift Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 A draw isn't going to do Iran much good unless they think they can beat Portugal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pukey Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Surely Iran have to beat one of Spain or Portugal really? Draw both and they're on 5 points along with Portugal, and if Spain beat Morocco they're on 5 as well and Iran will be out on goals scored. Unless Portugal and Iran draw 10-10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Offf, Iran hanging on here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon_84 Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Great saves Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Man11 Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 This GK is hilarious Clearly been watching tapes of the Spain players . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bliss Seeker Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 OK, this is more like Spain. Much more impetus and width now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pukey Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 2 minutes ago, Redshift said: A draw isn't going to do Iran much good unless they think they can beat Portugal. Great minds think alike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pukey Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Much better from Spain, some actual tempo about them now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon_84 Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 On the plus side I think we're about 10 minutes away from Costa chinning somebody Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Man11 Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 3 minutes ago, EnterUsernameHere said: They need to get Thiago on here. Lucas off, completely ***** player. I'd like to see Asensio, think he'd give them a bit more impetus. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redshift Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Oooooooooooofffff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grff Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Wowsers. Close. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Almost Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bliss Seeker Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 **** I thought thy was in Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Almost did a Pearce there, Clive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daylight Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Football almost died there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
git2thachoppa Posted June 20, 2018 Author Share Posted June 20, 2018 1 minute ago, Redshift said: A draw isn't going to do Iran much good unless they think they can beat Portugal. A draw would be historic. Iran are taking each game as it comes. It's not like England where when the group draw is made you're planning potential knockout opponents. Iran have just got only their 2nd ever win and clean sheet in only their 4th ever World Cup, and now they're playing two tournament favourites. Anything is huge and will be their biggest point or win in their entire history. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Holy ****, thought that was in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Iran nearly score - side netting! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astafjevs Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Yeh another vote for Asensio. I want Iran crushed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 This game is superb Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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