Astafjevs Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Main event time. The chaff and warm-up acts are out of the way. Time for some big teams. Head to head Spain - 8 Germany - 9 Draws - 8 Most recent meeting 17 November 2020, Nations League Group A: Spain 6-0 Germany Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Moores Mum Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Japan blowing it has made this match less spicy. Germany being in a position where they can lose this and still go through is crap. Think it will be a draw though, then Germany smash Costa Rica and cruise through in the end. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahzun_Savas Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Good to see Schlotterbeck dropped, he had to be after his poor play against Japan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybluedave Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Yeah, Japan proper ruined this game 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Lucas Posted November 27, 2022 Administrators Share Posted November 27, 2022 Yeah gutted at the result earlier as Germany barely need a result here unless not to get completely battered. A team going through on 3 points and GD would just be wrong. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astafjevs Posted November 27, 2022 Author Share Posted November 27, 2022 Yeh Japan have ruined this really because you'd still expect Germany to beat Costa Rica and Spain to beat Japan. The only hope is that Spain put in another big score to put some jeopardy in the final matches. Germany having to chase GD, Japan parking the bus etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Moores Mum Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 If Spain do win here then maybe they change things around for the final game and give Japan a hope. Probably still win regardless. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Such a shame Japan FK'd it for neutral earlier. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahzun_Savas Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 1 minute ago, Lucas said: Yeah gutted at the result earlier as Germany barely need a result here unless not to get completely battered. A team going through on 3 points and GD would just be wrong. If a team on 3 points plus GD is the second best in the group then there is absolutely nothing wrong with them going through. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebs Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Hope this is a classic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
XuluBak Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 (edited) Japan blew it, but expect Spain to batter Germany, and make things interesting for matchday 3. Edited November 27, 2022 by XuluBak Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius1998 Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 (edited) Before the World Cup started, I would have put Enrique and Flick as the best managers in the tournament. Then Flick proceeded to set up an encore of Jogi Low's last 3 years. Edited November 27, 2022 by Darius1998 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 (edited) Biggest game of the group stage. I don't care about who wins, but hopefully it will be a good game. Edited November 27, 2022 by PMLF Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Are Spaniards mean enough to draw against Japan if they win here? Some years ago I'd say Germany recovers and win this, but ever since 2014 they've just been descending into worse and worse performances. Anything could happen. Hopefully we see a lot of goals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Was looking at the odds for a 5-0 Spain win earlier, 125/1. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallen Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Klinsmann is scum Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Poch in the studio. Didn't know he was part of the coverage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebs Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Poch is a don 😎😎😎 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 27 minutes ago, Lucas said: A team going through on 3 points and GD would just be wrong. Happened with Denmark at the last Euros, I think that was the first Euros or WC group that finished 9-3-3-3. Before that nobody had lost two out of three and still gone through. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew_ Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 9 minutes ago, Smallen said: Klinsmann is scum I was only half listening. Was his defence he was USA boss and that's why Iran don't like him? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freakiie Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Still not playing with an actual striker. Just how often are coaches gonna play Müller as a false 9, have it hopelessly fail and attempt it again the next game anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Just now, Freakiie said: Still not playing with an actual striker. Just how often are coaches gonna play Müller as a false 9, have it hopelessly fail and attempt it again the next game anyway. I'll admit I haven't got a clue about Fullkrug, is he actually good enough to start? Muokoko is obviously a kid, but I'd say Adeyami has to be a better choice than Muller these days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_jagster Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Still looking forward to this but as above Japan getting a result has made it less spicy. I'd favour Spain but I could see Germany winning. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallen Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 3 minutes ago, Andrew_ said: I was only half listening. Was his defence he was USA boss and that's why Iran don't like him? Exactly that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astafjevs Posted November 27, 2022 Author Share Posted November 27, 2022 Germany have a lot of gaps in their team that are hard to fill. Not much you can do as a coach if you've not got any good strikers, fullbacks or central defenders. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freakiie Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 1 minute ago, GunmaN1905 said: I'll admit I haven't got a clue about Fullkrug, is he actually good enough to start? Muokoko is obviously a kid, but I'd say Adeyami has to be a better choice than Muller these days. I honestly don't even care whether he's good enough, I just care about having someone that parks his ass on top of the CDs and tries to keep them busy rather than drifting around 24/7 looking for the same space that all 3 guys behind him also want to drift into and finding none of it as a result. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearcey_90 Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Expecting goals. 3-2 Germany. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickybricks14 Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Its weird that since klinsmann and beirhoff Germany have only had two good strikers in klose and Gomez and even then neither was world class. They haven't had a good RB since lahm retired Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Fancy Germany's chances a bit more now that Goretzka is starting. Doesn't really get the credit he deserves compared to other players in the German squad. Still think Kimmich needs to step up and show he can be their 'quarterback' and be defensively responsible at the same time. I had Spain down as potential finalists before the tournament began, and they were absolutely ruthless against Costa Rica. Their attacking qualities are obvious, but I'm interested to see how their defence copes under pressure. Going for Germany to win a five-goal thriller... which probably means Spain will win 1-0. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Mickybricks14 said: Its weird that since klinsmann and beirhoff Germany have only had two good strikers in klose and Gomez and even then neither was world class. They haven't had a good RB since lahm retired Their best right-back since Lahm is playing in central midfield. Says a lot about their recent results, and also about their depth (or lack thereof). Edited November 27, 2022 by CFuller 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 I wonder what Makkelie will turn up. He can be excellent, but also has days where he simply refuses to whistle for fouls and keeps the cards in his pocket way too long. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearcey_90 Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 3 minutes ago, Mickybricks14 said: Its weird that since klinsmann and beirhoff Germany have only had two good strikers in klose and Gomez and even then neither was world class. They haven't had a good RB since lahm retired Depends how you view strikers, but Podolski was good for Germany. Even Schurrle was good for them in doing a job, lack depth like that atm. Werner is a loss with Sane not being fully fit, even if people think Werner is a joker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georginho_juventusygr Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 1 minute ago, Mickybricks14 said: Its weird that since klinsmann and beirhoff Germany have only had two good strikers in klose and Gomez and even then neither was world class. They haven't had a good RB since lahm retired Kid, Klose was world-class. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vynal Seven Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Shearer on co-comms? That a new thing? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Neither team has their traditional black shorts, game's gone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Yeah, anyone who doesn't think Miroslav Klose was world-class has clearly never watched him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybluedave Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Just now, GunmaN1905 said: Neither team has their traditional black shorts, game's gone. Spain look like Liverpool Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Just now, skybluedave said: Spain look like Liverpool Hopefully not this season Liverpool. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallen Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 2 minutes ago, Vynal Seven said: Shearer on co-comms? That a new thing? has done it for Amazon before I think. He’s pretty good! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnterUsernameHere Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Spain's pressing is already looking impressive Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnterUsernameHere Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 3 minutes ago, CFuller said: Yeah, anyone who doesn't think Miroslav Klose was world-class has clearly never watched him. For club or country? They're pretty much two separate players Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclonus1010 Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 The picture is fantastic in 4k through the iPlayer on my CX Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnterUsernameHere Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Holy **** what an attempt! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius1998 Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Oof. Hypnotising football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
XuluBak Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Asensio starts? Seems inconceivable, but if it works... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew_ Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Just now, cyclonus1010 said: The picture is fantastic in 4k through the iPlayer on my CX How many hours behind is it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK22 Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 That’s a top save Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Great strike, very good save. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_jagster Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Too easy for Spain to move upfield there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf_pd Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 1 minute ago, EnterUsernameHere said: For club or country? They're pretty much two separate players Klose saved himself for the national team I guess. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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