The_jagster Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 (edited) Thought I'd get a thread up now as I'm going to do some exercise before the first game. Results so far: Cameroon lost to Switzerland, Serbia lost to Brazil. Cameroon surely need to win, I suspect Serbia would take the draw and hope for a playoff with the Swiss if it's still level late on. Any World Cup history? Serbia: That depends on how much you consider this country to be the continuation of Yugoslavia (FIFA do). Yugoslavia finished 4th in 1962 and were regular quarter finalists; this century they are yet to get out of the groups. Cameroon: Famously beat Argentina in 1990 and gave England problems in the quarter finals where they lost 3-2. In the five tournaments they've qualified for since then, they have beaten only Saudi Arabia and are on an 8 game losing streak at the World Cup. Past meetings? A 2010 friendly which Serbia won 4-3. Choupo-Moting scored that day, I'd be shocked if this isn't brought up in commentary. How did they get here? Serbia beat Portugal away on the last day to win their group; Cameroon won their group with Cote D'Ivoire, Mozambique and Malawi and then beat Algeria on away goals. Want some music? The original Waka Waka was by a Cameroonian group Edited November 28, 2022 by The_jagster 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Constantine Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Kostic and Maksimovic in, Gudelj and Mladenovic out. I'd say this is our strongest lineup. Onana out for Cameroon, apparently suspended for unknown disciplinary reasons. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Staff Jeroen Thijssen Posted November 28, 2022 SI Staff Share Posted November 28, 2022 Onana.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 (edited) Ever since he took the wrong pills whilst being at Ajax, Onana has been a walking disciplinary disaster. You'd think the fame got to his head. Edited November 28, 2022 by DJ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coulthard's Jaw Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Bring back Jacques Songo'o or Charles Itandje Serbia not in great shape at the back either. Milenkovic looked quite solid against Brazil (as he always is on FM) and Vanja was brilliant in goal, but Pavlovic was rash and erratic. Looks like a weak link that Mbeumo can exploit. Think this'll be a draw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georginho_juventusygr Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 21 minutes ago, DJ said: Ever since he took the wrong pills whilst being at Ajax, Onana has been a walking disciplinary disaster. You'd think the fame got to his head. Ajax gave him the same pill Juve gave the players in 1996. But Ajax need more time to learn how to do it under the radar. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Serbia should be quite comfortable here. They looked good in patches against Brazil, and Cameroon being hopeless is fast becoming a WC staple. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 John Hartson: "There's two brothers in the Serbia team - goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic, and of course the wonderful talent... Milinkovic-Savic at Lazio." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_jagster Posted November 28, 2022 Author Share Posted November 28, 2022 Serbia looked good physically against Brazil but slow once it was forward, and their left centre back looked technically a level below. But Cameroon aren't great and maybe Kostic will give them some drive, he looked good for Frankfurt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Traditional goalkeeper. He was their best player against Switzerland. Stojković did well to bench Gudelj, but idk if Maksimoć is the right choice. Kostić should make all the difference. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArsenalFan7 Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 So which Serbian is scoring a 30 yard pearoller against this new GK? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coulthard's Jaw Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Atmosphere sounds loads better on 5 Live than the TV coverage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georginho_juventusygr Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Ouch, hit the post after a great individual play! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius1998 Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Mitrovic walked through that defence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georginho_juventusygr Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 But the Juve striker could have buried that! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_jagster Posted November 28, 2022 Author Share Posted November 28, 2022 After the first defender was beaten nobody bothered to close him down, that was virtually in slow motion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_jagster Posted November 28, 2022 Author Share Posted November 28, 2022 Nice to see a non Adidas/Puma/Nike kit and the shorts are snazzy but it looks like there are German flags for cuffs on the Cameroon shirt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Only a matter of minute before Cameroon concedes, embarrassing team, tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthCoastRed Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 23 minutes ago, Rob1981 said: Serbia should be quite comfortable here. They looked good in patches against Brazil, and Cameroon being hopeless is fast becoming a WC staple. ITV showed a rerun of England - Cameroon this morning, they weren't hopeless then Brought back some terrible memories Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius1998 Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 (edited) Oh no. Came from such a stupidly conceded corner too. Edited November 28, 2022 by Darius1998 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georginho_juventusygr Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Benches clear. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Cartman Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 13 minutes ago, GunmaN1905 said: Only a matter of minute before Cameroon concedes, embarrassing team, tbh. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orzelek Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Terrible marking by Serbia Wp Cameroon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthCoastRed Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 I told you they weren't hopeless tbf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Bassogog booked from the bench. One more yellow away from a Caniggia 2002 moment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_jagster Posted November 28, 2022 Author Share Posted November 28, 2022 So many players at the near post Not really keen to see this Serbia team in the knockouts, it's all too slow Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Serbia in a similar position to Germany yesterday tbh. If Brazil win all three games then the group can finish 9-3-3-3 and Serbia can still get through on GD if they beat Switzerland. Whereas if Cameroon lose, the only way they get through with three points is if they beat Brazil and have Switzerland beat them too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coulthard's Jaw Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 11 minutes ago, The_jagster said: So many players at the near post Not really keen to see this Serbia team in the knockouts, it's all too slow Seems a bit mad to me they have a striker who Juventus paid 80m for just sitting on the bench. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Just now, Coulthard's Jaw said: Seems a bit mad to me they have a striker who Juventus paid 80m for just sitting on the bench. He's not fully fit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulHartman71 Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Covered earlier but this is a crazy situation Guessing he’s been told to not play out like that but just refused then the manager is fair enough for making a big call. Can’t have a player not following tactical instructions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Just now, PaulHartman71 said: Covered earlier but this is a crazy situation Guessing he’s been told to not play out like that but just refused then the manager is fair enough for making a big call. Can’t have a player not following tactical instructions. I didn't pay close attention to that match, but I don't remember any of those passes or wanderings away from the goal being dangerous. It was mostly at the end of the match when Switzerland defended and he stepped up. Something else must've happened and this is just an excuse. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_jagster Posted November 28, 2022 Author Share Posted November 28, 2022 Draw the defender and pass it you muppet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Should be 2-0 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Strahinja Pavlovic! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orzelek Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Nice header by Pavlovic, but also very sketchy defending by Cameroon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 That angle from behind the net makes me think it wasn't that far away from the keeper. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_jagster Posted November 28, 2022 Author Share Posted November 28, 2022 Looked such an innocuous delivery, good header. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 New keeper going well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 That was quick, Cameroon's defense is non existant, well deserved turnaround. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius1998 Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 First time I've seen Milinkovic-Savic do something at a major tournament. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carninho Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 beautiful header one of those slow-mo replays that you see again and again on montages Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 SMS! Serbia turn it around before the break! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_jagster Posted November 28, 2022 Author Share Posted November 28, 2022 Eurgh, I really don't like the underdog conceding due to bad keeping Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carninho Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 well thats turned quick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Cartman Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Hate when goalies don't dive like that, probably isn't getting there, but its your 1 job ffs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Moores Mum Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Goodness me, Cameroon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orzelek Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Sergej! Og dear, Cameroon Onanan would've saved that one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Wallin Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Well that escalated .... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius1998 Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Onana would save that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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