Coulthard's Jaw Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 Welcome to the Khalifa International Stadium, where England and Japan have both won so far in this World Cup. The Table Netherlands A win puts them through to the last 16 and in a great position to top the group. A draw and it's still all to play for with a game against Qatar to come. A loss and we have a fantastic final group day. Ecuador Pretty similar to Netherlands really although it's impossible for them to qualify today. Basically whatever happens they are to have a huge match against Senegal. Looked OK against Qatar but that was a bizarre match. We'll find out more today. Teams TV Coverage Seema presenting, the dream team of Clive and McCoist commentating. Head to Head Ecuador have never beaten Netherlands. First meeting in a competitive match. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 Kudos on keeping starting every thread CJ. Can't keep up 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 (edited) Koopmeiners a massive upgrade in midfield, Timber way better for RCB than De Ligt. Still, the attack looks questionable and wouldn't surprise me if Ecuador gets a point. Just now, Rob1981 said: Kudos on keeping starting every thread CJ. Can't keep up Maybe start all 4 at the beginning of the day, won't hurt anyone. Edited November 25, 2022 by GunmaN1905 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 Going Dutch today. Expect both teams to give it everything, and the Netherlands to edge it 2-1. Is McCoist still not convinced by Gakpo yet? Will he be convinced by the end of tonight? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 I found it remarkable that de Ligt himself suggested he may not be all that fit for that position and that LvG should probably start with Timber. That's team spirit! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 (edited) Not sure I'm expecting much here. Cagey. A point probably suits both teams. The Dutch know they only have Qatar left to play after this. And a draw is a great result for Ecuador... keeps them ahead of Senegal going into the final day so they only need to draw with Senegal and not beat them. In fact, even a one-goal defeat for Ecuador is enough for them. As long as they don't lose by two they would stay ahead of Senegal on GD. So even if it's 1-0 to Netherlands with half an hour to go and Ecuador are actually losing... Ecuador probably still settle for it. Rather than pushing to get back into the game and risk conceding another. Edited November 25, 2022 by Rob1981 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahzun_Savas Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 Why isnt Depay starting? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 Davids with the shades on the bench. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 2 minutes ago, Mahzun_Savas said: Why isnt Depay starting? Deemed unfit, but can play half a match. Which LvG all but announced he'll do in the second half. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 Ooooh yes!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 Well, that's a goal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius1998 Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 Superb strike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 GakPOW! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnterUsernameHere Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 That's top class Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 Superb. Just when I said it would be cagey, that’s one of the earliest goals all tournament Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 Second straight game with a first half goal! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 It is the earliest goal of the tournament. Beats Craig Goodwin's 9th-minute goal for Australia vs the French. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius1998 Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 (edited) "You can look at the speed and spin rate" Graphic has everything stuck at 0. Co-commentator simply goes, "Well, it was travelling." Edited November 25, 2022 by Darius1998 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 Can’t believe how much this stadium is being re-used. Grass is already cutting up badly on some of the pitches. This is the third game here already. Then it’s in use again on Sunday, and Tuesday, and next Thursday, and again a week tomorrow for the first R16 day. Seven games in thirteen days. Letting them host with eight stadiums instead of the usual 10-12 is an absolute joke. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 Just now, Rob1981 said: Letting them host with eight stadiums instead of the usual 10-12 is an absolute joke. That's surely the biggest issue. 1 minute ago, Rob1981 said: Then it’s in use again on Sunday, and Tuesday, and next Thursday, and again a week tomorrow for the first R16 day. Seven games in thirteen days. So it's pretty much Giuseppe Meazza. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crispypaul Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 1 minute ago, Rob1981 said: Letting them host.....is an absolute joke. Fixed it for you.. It's been quite entertaining so far despite the hosts Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coulthard's Jaw Posted November 25, 2022 Author Share Posted November 25, 2022 Just now, Rob1981 said: Letting them host with eight stadiums instead of the usual 10-12 is an absolute joke. This is probably the last single host World Cup and it's the most absurd I know it's complicated in that part of the world but should always have been spread between 2-3 countries, would have taken some of the heat off Qatar as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 Just now, Coulthard's Jaw said: This is probably the last single host World Cup and it's the most absurd I know it's complicated in that part of the world but should always have been spread between 2-3 countries, would have taken some of the heat off Qatar as well. They surely wouldn't accept because it would make them look not rich enough. And how would Saudi Arabia host in 2030, then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coulthard's Jaw Posted November 25, 2022 Author Share Posted November 25, 2022 (edited) 2 minutes ago, GunmaN1905 said: And how would Saudi Arabia host in 2030, then? Well it's kinda absurd they could co host so soon after Qatar. Edited November 25, 2022 by Coulthard's Jaw Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 Saudi Arabia at least would make a much better host than Qatar as at least they are not a small country. They would still have some of the same non-infrastructure issues as Qatar though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnterUsernameHere Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 Ecuador play some pretty nice football. Doing well here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coulthard's Jaw Posted November 25, 2022 Author Share Posted November 25, 2022 (edited) 2 minutes ago, EnterUsernameHere said: Ecuador play some pretty nice football. Doing well here. Yeah I'm impressed. I think they would beat Senegal. Edited November 25, 2022 by Coulthard's Jaw Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinji Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 why do players never (ok, rarely) get booked any more for stopping a quick free kick? it's now totally standard practice to just stand right in front of the ball until your team is defensively regrouped, or (as then) to even tussle with the ball to stop them taking it (I realise on that occasion the ref wasn't actually ready either but still, the players intention was plain) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 1 minute ago, martinji said: why do players never (ok, rarely) get booked any more for stopping a quick free kick? it's now totally standard practice to just stand right in front of the ball until your team is defensively regrouped, or (as then) to even tussle with the ball to stop them taking it (I realise on that occasion the ref wasn't actually ready either but still, the players intention was plain) Yeah, it's one of the bigger time-wasters, should really be dealt with. Same goes for players taking the ball after a throw in for the other team and delaying. Any contact with the ball after the play is stopped or obstruction of the play being resumed should be an instant yellow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius1998 Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 Sneijder looks like a local guy down you would meet in a pub. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK22 Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 Just now, Darius1998 said: Sneijder looks like a local guy down you would meet in a pub. He's really let himself go Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 1 minute ago, AK22 said: He's really let himself go People talk about Rooney being younger than Cristiano and looking like he's 50, but Sneijder is also younger than Cristiano. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 (edited) 1 minute ago, GunmaN1905 said: People talk about Rooney being younger than Cristiano and looking like he's 50, but Sneijder is also younger than Cristiano. Sorry to correct you (again ) but Sneijder is 38. Ronaldo is 37. Edited November 25, 2022 by CFuller Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 Just now, CFuller said: Sorry to correct you (again ) but Sneijder is 38. Ronaldo is 37. Wait...I always thought he was '85. My bad. Quote (again ) When? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 (edited) Golasoooooooooo Referee scum. Edited November 25, 2022 by GunmaN1905 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 Deflected, dang Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 Ooohh, drama. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius1998 Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 (edited) Didn't look offside. Ooh, in front of the keeper. Edited November 25, 2022 by Darius1998 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 Yeah, that's an offside. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnterUsernameHere Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 (edited) Hmm...think it's just about fair Edited November 25, 2022 by EnterUsernameHere Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coulthard's Jaw Posted November 25, 2022 Author Share Posted November 25, 2022 Hmmm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 Blocking the view of the goalkeeper I think is the reason for chalking the goal off? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 Phew, lucky. It would have been deserved. We are losing too much on the midfield. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coulthard's Jaw Posted November 25, 2022 Author Share Posted November 25, 2022 Just now, craigcwwe said: Blocking the view of the goalkeeper I think is the reason for chalking the goal off? Harsh as massive deflection means thats irrelevant Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinji Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 it is rightly offside but goalie is never saving a deflection like that anyway when he's already diving the other way, so unlucky in a way Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickybricks14 Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 The keeper had already dived before estupinians touch. Harsh to disallow it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
XuluBak Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 Would've been deserved on balance, but definitely offside. Netherlands need some subs at halftime. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahzun_Savas Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 It was unfortunate but correct to disallow the goal. Ecudor really showing they can play some very good stuff. Much higher quality game than the two which preceded it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
XuluBak Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 11 minutes ago, Mickybricks14 said: The keeper had already dived before estupinians touch. Harsh to disallow it The offside player was influencing the keeper before the deflection. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius1998 Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 Bergwijn was playing?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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