GunmaN1905 Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 Even though there's not much to see in terms of organized play, at least this game has intensity and doesn't look like a friendly, unlike a lot of other games we've seen. Rebić really trying to be the first guy to get sent off on two world cups. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybluedave Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 11 minutes ago, Thengil said: Just wish Messi would do more than just walk about. Can't believe I'm saying this after the Iceland game but they need to give him the ball more Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_jagster Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 That was nasty too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Just now, Flyman said: All I say is that Arg midfield is way more dynamic with Enzo Perez Strange thing is he wasn't even in the final 23 until the injury to Lanzini and now he jumps ahead of the other CMs in the squad that were chosen ahead of him. Makes no sense. Paredes is there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan045 Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Argentina are not all that are they. I’d bring Higuain on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thengil Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Just now, skybluedave said: Can't believe I'm saying this after the Iceland game but they need to give him the ball more How? He doesn’t move and keeps being screened by the defender in front of him. Looks completely uninterested in being part of any buildup play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyman Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Justo ahora, craigcwwe dijo: Strange thing is he wasn't even in the final 23 until the injury to Lanzini and now he jumps ahead of the other CMs in the squad that were chosen ahead of him. Makes no sense. Paredes is there. Because Sampaoli is stupid. And Actually Enzo Perez is the only B2B player we have and he has played well everytime he was called upon. He should have been from the beginning. Paredes as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 The standard of play at this World Cup has been generally dire so far, but this is taking the biscuit. I guess the Portugal-Spain match was so great that the other 63 had to be rubbish to balance things out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icondacarver Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Take Rebic off, his head is gone and he is on a yellow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOORAY HENRIK Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Holy ****. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius1998 Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Terrible touch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
afced7 Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 One of my favourite games of the tournament so far Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon_84 Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 This is the worst game of football I've seen yet I can't take my eyes off it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georginho_juventusygr Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 B******* shot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rio_V Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Just now, Icondacarver said: Take Rebic off, his head is gone and he is on a yellow. Definitely. And that was horrid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius1998 Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 That first half felt like a 45-minute blooper reel. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 Kramarić for Rebić should happen right away. Argentina looks completely clueless. Croatia not much better, either. If they didn't know they're playing against Argentina it would be a lot better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 If Rebic isn't substituted at half-time, he'll be heading down the tunnel before the hour. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnterUsernameHere Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 2 minutes ago, ryan045 said: Argentina are not all that are they. I’d bring Higuain on. Nah. They need 1 of Lo Celso and Banega plus 1 of Dybala or Pávon I reckon. Probably is creating chances not scoring. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
av3ry Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Everyone was ****ing around with it. How has Perez missed on open goal? This is going to be one of those 0-0s that I really hate isnt it. I'm going to be here in an hour raging over crap finishing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpain16 Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Rebić is a new Olić. Technically laughable at times but runs quick on both sides like a madman with excessive aggression. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martplfc1 Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Is it me or is international football just the worst? Every tournament I’m mega excited and every tournament the quality is unbelievably poor save for the occasional match. Second day in a row we’re looking at 3 1-0 results is it? Crap. Ah, I see Denmark Oz finished 1-1, still crap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyman Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 hace 1 minuto, EnterUsernameHere dijo: Nah. They need 1 of Lo Celso and Banega plus 1 of Dybala or Pávon I reckon. Probably is creating chances not scoring. Forget about Banega. He's mind goes pitch black when he plays for Argentine, same with Di Maria. He's not the solution. Lo Celso should have started. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
av3ry Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 1-1, 1-0, 0-0. Binary. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnterUsernameHere Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Just now, Flyman said: Forget about Banega. He's mind goes pitch black when he plays for Argentine, same with Di Maria. He's not the solution. Lo Celso should have started. Seems to be a problem for many but yeah he's not great for them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan045 Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 1 minute ago, EnterUsernameHere said: Nah. They need 1 of Lo Celso and Banega plus 1 of Dybala or Pávon I reckon. Probably is creating chances not scoring. Aguero isn’t offering much. Higuain could at least get in the box with there wide players getting in. Like you I’d like to see Dybala at some stage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 2 minutes ago, kpain16 said: Rebić is a new Olić. Technically laughable at times but runs quick on both sides like a madman with excessive aggression. Yeah, Olić actually scored in big games. As for technical ability, remember when he faked out Van Der Sar? 2 minutes ago, martplfc1 said: Is it me or is international football just the worst? Every tournament I’m mega excited and every tournament the quality is unbelievably poor save for the occasional match. Second day in a row we’re looking at 3 1-0 results is it? Crap. Imo, the issue is that most coaches from bigger teams are trying to implement their style instead of setting everything on default and just playing your best players in their most comfortable system. You don't need to play a bloody 3-4-3 with 7 players out of position if you're managing Argentina. Or play Matuidi on the left wing and two CBs on fullbacks if you're France manager. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Seeing that from Rebic and it's crazy how he wasn't sent off. VAR apparently checked it too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icondacarver Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Shows just how much time and bonding plays a part in team chemistry. Tournaments are like playing back to back away games in a continental club competition with guys you see 5 times a year Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martplfc1 Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 1 minute ago, GunmaN1905 said: Yeah, Olić actually scored in big games. As for technical ability, remember when he faked out Van Der Sar? Imo, the issue is that most coaches from bigger teams are trying to implement their style instead of setting everything on default and just playing your best players in their most comfortable system. You don't need to play a bloody 3-4-3 with 7 players out of position if you're managing Argentina. Or play Matuidi on the left wing and two CBs on fullbacks if you're France manager. Yeah, everything seems really disjointed. I can’t think of ONE good passage of play outside of Spain/Portugal. Get Dybala on, go 4-3-3. They kinda need to win this Argentina. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnterUsernameHere Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 3 minutes ago, ryan045 said: Aguero isn’t offering much. Higuain could at least get in the box with there wide players getting in. Like you I’d like to see Dybala at some stage. He's not offering anything but he has been in the box. Just getting none of the ball. Same with Messi, they're keeping the ball between their mug players, it's baffling. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haguey Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Seems to alternate each World Cup and depending on which style is en vogue at the time. 18 - Defensive and cautious and a lack of quality. 14 - Great in the group stage, naturally cautious in the knockouts. 10 - Cautious all the way as everyone tried to be Spain lite. 06 - Great WC and some exciting football and a great final for once. 02 - Poor quality and dubious reffing causing some upsets, some good games though 98 - Great stuff all the way through and my favourite, despite some cautious knockout games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon_84 Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Messi has had 22 touches, the only Argentine player with fewer is Aguero Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpain16 Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 2 minutes ago, GunmaN1905 said: Yeah, Olić actually scored in big games. As for technical ability, remember when he faked out Van Der Sar? Sure He actually has that similar to Olić. So unpredictably poor technically that he manages to dribble people around just because he is not sure what to do with the ball but has the will and physicality to do something. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgreenio Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Can’t even fill a half time without minutes chatting about England ffs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan045 Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 An idea could be drop Messi to AM and play 2 strikers. That gets at least Aguero/Dybala and Higuain on the pitch at the same time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Constantine Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 I'm amazed how Croatia failed to take control of midfield vs that Argentinian lineup. Seriously. On paper, perhaps the best midfield on tour, bar one or two teams. And Argentina are bossing over them with Meza, nearly dead Mascherano, Salvio and Enzo Perez. I'm Serbian and even i'm mad as hell Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bacon Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 1 minute ago, elgreenio said: Can’t even fill a half time without minutes chatting about England ffs Same every WC, gets annoying so i dont bother watching the HT interval stuff. There are 31 other teams in the tournement, including the 2 that are playing right now, so why not talk about them ffs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 It's because the backline is technically challenged and can't get the ball to midfield. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baptista_8 Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 17 minutes ago, GunmaN1905 said: Even though there's not much to see in terms of organized play, at least this game has intensity and doesn't look like a friendly, unlike a lot of other games we've seen. Rebić really trying to be the first guy to get sent off on two world cups. He is actually any good Rebic? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnterUsernameHere Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 1 minute ago, ryan045 said: An idea could be drop Messi to AM and play 2 strikers. That gets at least Aguero/Dybala and Higuain on the pitch at the same time. Would work but they'd need someone better on the ball than Enzo Perez or the ball doesn't get there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 Just now, Baptista_8 said: He is actually any good Rebic? He did great in Frankfurt lately, scored 2 against Bayern in cup final. But he's all about physicality and counter-attacking football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coulthard's Jaw Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Not sure this World Cup has been that defensive, a lot of teams lacking quality in the final third though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 19 minutes ago, GunmaN1905 said: Rebić really trying to be the first guy to get sent off on two world cups. Rigobert Song and Zinedine Zidane were each sent off at two World Cups. I wouldn't bet against Rebic emulating them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themadsheep2001 Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 the lack of basic decent structure from both sides is unbelievable Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coulthard's Jaw Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Just now, themadsheep2001 said: the lack of basic decent structure from both sides is unbelievable Yeah they are both a mess aren't they. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 1 minute ago, CFuller said: Rigobert Song and Zinedine Zidane were each sent off at two World Cups. I wouldn't bet against Rebic emulating them. This would be first by the same ref then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icondacarver Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Just now, Coulthard's Jaw said: Yeah they are both a mess aren't they. Makes me think just how bad the Super Eagles must have been Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnterUsernameHere Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Who actually is Meza? Possibly the worst Argentine I've ever seen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themadsheep2001 Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Just now, Coulthard's Jaw said: Yeah they are both a mess aren't they. Sampaoli has managed to negate his sides strengths while exposing their to such an extent, i'd fire him for that last 45 minutes almost. I dont really care for Argentina, but it's scandalous. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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