Coulthard's Jaw Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 After a bore draw between Morocco and Croatia this morning, big chance for one of these teams to take the lead at the top of group F. Belgium The golden generation is slowly coming to an end. However, I do think people have overreacted a bit, still some very good players in here and the one of the great players of this generation, De Bruyne. Belgium have twice reached the semi finals, they have pedigree. Canada oooh exciting, a team we haven't seen at the World Cup for a very long time. Canada's previous appearance was in 1986, when they failed to escape the group stages. They legit look to have quite an exciting team, including players like Alphonso Davies and Jonathan David. TV Coverage It's Gary Lineker presenting with Steve Wilson and Jermaine Jenas in the commentary box. Head to Head Canada and Belgium have played once before, a friendly in 1989 which Belgium won. Canada are ranked 41st in the world, Belgium 2nd. Educate yourself Every goal Canada scored on their way to the World Cup. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coulthard's Jaw Posted November 23, 2022 Author Share Posted November 23, 2022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybluedave Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 O CANADA! How have Belguim still got Vertonghen and Alderweireld still knocking about Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTHerringbone Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Oh boy. The Lukaku boots are filled by Batshuayi? I mean yes Lukaku has been broken again but, oh boy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Just now, skybluedave said: O CANADA! How have Belguim still got Vertonghen and Alderweireld still knocking about 268 caps between them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Moores Mum Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Looking forward to seeing Canada. That Belgium defence looks haggard. Didn't even realise Vertonghen was still playing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Where’s the new blood for Belgium. Looks a tired team in need of being refreshed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Great to see Canada in a men's World Cup at last. Their young attack could cause this ancient Belgian defence problems, but I don't think there'll be a major shock tonight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georginho_juventusygr Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Why didn't you mention 39 YEAR OLD ATIBA HUTCHINSON in your opening post? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorando Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 10 minutes ago, skybluedave said: O CANADA! How have Belguim still got Vertonghen and Alderweireld still knocking about Alderweireld is 33 and still decent Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_jagster Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Not a surprise that the players in a golden generation take longer to be replaced. I think Belgium are still decent but will Hazard look anything like his former self? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coulthard's Jaw Posted November 23, 2022 Author Share Posted November 23, 2022 2 minutes ago, The_jagster said: I think Belgium are still decent but will Hazard look anything like his former self? I saw an interview where he said he'll never be like what he was which is a pretty incredible thing for a top level player to say. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Oh, it's the ref who whistled for FT in 85th minute during that qualifiers match. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
XuluBak Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 21 minutes ago, RTHerringbone said: Oh boy. The Lukaku boots are filled by Batshuayi? I mean yes Lukaku has been broken again but, oh boy. I think he's been in good form, whatever that's worth. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
XuluBak Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 1 minute ago, GunmaN1905 said: Oh, it's the ref who whistled for FT in 85th minute during that qualifiers match. When you gotta go, you gotta go. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius1998 Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Canada have some rapid players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Moores Mum Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Already been more fun than the early game in the group. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Canada one of the previous qualifiers that have never managed a World Cup goal. Three straight defeats to nil in 1986. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 2 minutes ago, GunmaN1905 said: Oh, it's the ref who whistled for FT in 85th minute during that qualifiers match. Even more amusing - that was in a group game at AFCON, not in a qualifier. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 1 minute ago, CFuller said: Even more amusing - that was in a group game at AFCON, not in a qualifier. He did it twice, actually. First in 85th minute, they convinced him the time is not up, so he whistled at 89:45. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Great to see Canada at a WC. They've started well here too, better team so far. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Moores Mum Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Pen maybe! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Oh hello, some VAR drama... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butts Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 That 's a penalty. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 That's a clear penalty, blocked the shot going on target. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Penalty that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Moores Mum Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Got to be Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew_ Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Yeh got to be handball. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confused Clarity Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Definite pelanty that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius1998 Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 What a start. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carninho Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 marVARllous Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butts Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 They shouldn't be bookings though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 (edited) Yeah, looks like a penalty to me. Could be about to watch a moment in Canadian soccer history... Edited November 23, 2022 by CFuller Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
XuluBak Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Clear pen. Good start for Canada, but Belgium hardly look like they've got going. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 'mon Canada... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArsenalFan7 Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 I don’t think that slow, old Belgian defence being torn apart by these hungry Canadians is as big a shock as they’re making out Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTHerringbone Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 This ref doesn't have the calming presence on a match that he thinks he does Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Bottled it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Moores Mum Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Bugger Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Oh dear. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius1998 Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Awful penalty. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confused Clarity Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Gutted for the lad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Poorly taken Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew_ Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 The ref took forever there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOORAY HENRIK Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Compare that to Bale, awful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 The wait for a first ever WC Finals goal continues for Canada. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybluedave Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Too long of a build up for that pen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Poor penalty, too easy for the best keeper in the world. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butts Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Shocking penalty then tackled the player running in for the rebound Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
av3ry Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Canadian fans properly jinxed that penalty with all that celebrating when it was given. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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