Orzelek Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 2 minutes ago, Ackter said: Probably not tbh. Noone really cares that much about the World Cup any more, let alone this one in Qatar. Noone cares? The TV-coverage has been exactly as big as every time? And you still think this one won't count as a "real" World Cup? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sano Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Stop clock at this point surely a lot better than just adding on 15 minutes of injury time each half? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Moores Mum Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Even more embarrassing for Qatar after their display. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackter Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Just now, Orzelek said: Noone cares? The TV-coverage has been exactly as big as every time? And you still think this one won't count as a "real" World Cup? No I think it'll count as much as any other modern World Cup and will generally be forgotten about, but with the added "urgh, best not talk about Qatar" stuff on top. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paris Hilton's Lover Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Di Maria was average as hell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haguey Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Incredible result, well done Saudis. Argentina were pathetic 2nd half. God I love the World Cup, even this mad, tainted one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weezer Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Couldn’t watch the game but that is a pathetic result by Argentina. Cameroon actually turned out to be a decent side, this has to be the biggest World Cup shock ever? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harryseaess Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Just now, Paris Hilton's Lover said: Di Maria was average as hell. He was worse than that. They all were. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Cartman Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Keane saying theres no aggression as 2 players go flying in against the Saudi shot Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Constantine Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 1 minute ago, Sano said: Stop clock at this point surely a lot better than just adding on 15 minutes of injury time each half? It's the same thing basically, I'm not sure why are people getting so upset over it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 I can't get over Saudi's defense pushing up to 45 meters from their goal in 100th minute, just ridiculous. Not even top European teams would do that while defending a lead in stoppage time. Shows that coach is still the most important person on every team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 2 minutes ago, Sano said: Stop clock at this point surely a lot better than just adding on 15 minutes of injury time each half? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinji Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Brilliant. Enjoyed writing that score into my wallchart. That's when it's real Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius1998 Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Gunman vindicated about this referee again. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearcey_90 Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Definition of two half’s that. First half, Argentina getting through with ease, should’ve had a few. 2nd half, Saudis tempo and aggression amazing, Argentina non existent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackter Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Both Keane and Souness are totally clueless. Is there anyone on the ITV team that know anything? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baptista_8 Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Plenty of perfectly timed slide tackles from the Saudis in that game Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_jagster Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Just now, Weezer said: Couldn’t watch the game but that is a pathetic result by Argentina. Cameroon actually turned out to be a decent side, this has to be the biggest World Cup shock ever? Can't they just save scum Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baptista_8 Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Just now, Ackter said: Both Keane and Souness are totally clueless. Is there anyone on the ITV team that know anything? Yeah Souness is overreacting big time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpain16 Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Can't believe I've voted for Argentina to win it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartwork Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 2 minutes ago, ginnybob said: Even more embarrassing for Qatar after their display. When you consider the frosty relations between Qatar and Saudi Arabia they must hate this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Guy From The Sunny Place Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 6 minutes ago, Orzelek said: Saudi Arabia The Qataris must be fuming. They pay all the money in the world, and their biggest enemy gets all the sportwashing glory With PSG's Messi involved. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris79 Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 3 minutes ago, Paris Hilton's Lover said: Di Maria was average as hell. I never really rated him tbh, so I'd say he kept his normal level. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weezer Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 1 minute ago, The_jagster said: Can't they just save scum Considering the Saudi second goal too that xG must have been brutal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astafjevs Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Di María didn't look fit. Romero struggled a bit too. Think Scaloni has decisions to make next match with the players who haven't played much Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Moores Mum Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Weezer said: Couldn’t watch the game but that is a pathetic result by Argentina. Cameroon actually turned out to be a decent side, this has to be the biggest World Cup shock ever? Up there, definitely. North Korea beating Italy in 1966? And obviously when we lost to the US. Edited November 22, 2022 by ginnybob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 what about Northern Ireland beating Spain in 1982? more likely were given no chance Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius1998 Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Martinez has cement feet on that 2nd goal. I think a better keeper saves that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VamPook Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 This could certainly shake up the knockout matchups Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
profii Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Any reason it went on so long? Took a break from work to see what football was on today, saw Arg was losing at 96+6 on BBC, turned the tele on at 98 and it just kept going hahaha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Just now, profii said: Any reason it went on so long? Took a break from work to see what football was on today, saw Arg was losing at 96+6 on BBC, turned the tele on at 98 and it just kept going hahaha There was a nasty collision between Saudi keeper and defender in 94th, took a while. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony85 Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 1 minute ago, TM said: what about Northern Ireland beating Spain in 1982? more likely were given no chance Seems bigger for the way people look down on Asian teams. In particular Middle Eastern ones. And the fact that often South American football is overrated by so many people. People still have this romaticised view of football in South America. The reality is that the standard is a lot lower than certain posters have you believe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackter Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 1 minute ago, profii said: Any reason it went on so long? Took a break from work to see what football was on today, saw Arg was losing at 96+6 on BBC, turned the tele on at 98 and it just kept going hahaha Saudi keeper hit one of his own defenders with a knee that would make Sagat proud. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 1 minute ago, Tony85 said: Seems bigger for the way people look down on Asian teams. In particular Middle Eastern ones. And the fact that often South American football is overrated by so many people. People still have this romaticised view of football in South America. The reality is that the standard is a lot lower than certain posters have you believe. the problem with that is Iran and Qatar looked like non-league teams in a World Cup Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orzelek Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Herve Renard Always like him as a manager after watching some of his teams af the AFCON Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 2 minutes ago, Tony85 said: Seems bigger for the way people look down on Asian teams. In particular Middle Eastern ones. And the fact that often South American football is overrated by so many people. People still have this romaticised view of football in South America. The reality is that the standard is a lot lower than certain posters have you believe. People look down on Asian teams because everyone except Korea and maybe Japan has done nothing over the past decade. Absolutely nothing. But you're now going to be a hot take artist, while barely knowing any players outside of EPL's top6. Go back to your Liverpool net spend topic, please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackter Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Just now, GunmaN1905 said: People look down on Asian teams because everyone except Korea and maybe Japan has done nothing over the past decade. Absolutely nothing. But you're now going to be a hot take artist, while barely knowing any players outside of EPL's top6. Go back to your Liverpool net spend topic, please. I don't even know half the players IN the EPL top 6 these days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius1998 Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 1 minute ago, GunmaN1905 said: Go back to your Liverpool net spend topic, please. That's a different Tony. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_jagster Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Just now, GunmaN1905 said: People look down on Asian teams because everyone except Korea and maybe Japan has done nothing over the past decade. Absolutely nothing. But you're now going to be a hot take artist, while barely knowing any players outside of EPL's top6. Go back to your Liverpool net spend topic, please. Wrong Tony. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VamPook Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 1 minute ago, GunmaN1905 said: Go back to your Liverpool net spend topic, please. LMAO Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 1 minute ago, Orzelek said: Herve Renard Always like him as a manager after watching some of his teams af the AFCON thought i recognised him also the "sensitive" content is a picture of him, weird 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Moores Mum Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Always enjoy Tony85 getting shade for being another Tony. Honestly, if there was ever grounds for requesting a name change. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coulthard's Jaw Posted November 22, 2022 Author Share Posted November 22, 2022 This is one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history isn't it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astafjevs Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 I would agree but it seems to depend if they get out the group. A lot are downgrading Senegal beating France because Senegal made the QFs and had players move elsewhere. If Saudi Arabia get out the group then surely the same applies here Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltablue Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 One thing I am glad I am not missing out on is Gunny making a fool of himself, since I think that's pretty much become a tradition for international tournaments on these forums. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 I'd still have Senegal v France as the biggest upset probably. Reigning World and European champions against a team that had never ever qualified before. Plus it was the opening game. Today would be top five though probably, maybe with Senegal/France, Argies/Cameroon and Italy/North Korea. Not sure what else, maybe USA/England. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haguey Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Can imagine a few of those Saudi players will be looked at by teams in Europe. Or is there still a ban on them signing for foreign teams like the CM 01-02 days Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearcey_90 Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 5 minutes ago, Astafjevs said: I would agree but it seems to depend if they get out the group. A lot are downgrading Senegal beating France because Senegal made the QFs and had players move elsewhere. If Saudi Arabia get out the group then surely the same applies here Thing is, quite a few Saudi players could play in Europe, but don’t. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astafjevs Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 3 minutes ago, Rob1981 said: I'd still have Senegal v France as the biggest upset probably. Reigning World and European champions against a team that had never ever qualified before. Plus it was the opening game. Today would be top five though probably, maybe with Senegal/France, Argies/Cameroon and Italy/North Korea. Not sure what else, maybe USA/England. This is how I'd see it. Senegal bigger just because of how good France were going in, and Senegal being first timers. Saudi Arabia qualify pretty regularly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpain16 Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 They earn much higher wages than they would in Europe for the level of their ability. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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