PMLF Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Stadium 974: Lineups: Brazil missing Neymar and Danilo. Both teams won their opening games, they have also met in the 2018 World Cup (1-1): Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Why do they call it the 974 Stadium? Don’t think anyone has mentioned it yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted November 28, 2022 Author Share Posted November 28, 2022 1 minute ago, Rob1981 said: Why do they call it the 974 Stadium? Don’t think anyone has mentioned it yet. Probably 974 workers died building it… But the real reason is this: Quote Stadium 974 is named after the number of shipping containers used for its construction. The number 974 is also the country's international dialling code. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew_ Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 What a random crash that was. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_jagster Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 (edited) Darn... Another reasonable game imo, ITV certainly consider it a good one so have Sam and Lee on commentary. Neymar is injured so will be unable to dedicate a first goal of the tournament to Jair Bolsonaro as he stated he would do, in case you had run out of reasons to dislike him. Their matches so far? Switzerland beat Cameroon and Brazil beat Serbia. The consequences? The draw earlier in the day means that a defeat wouldn't be disastrous for either team. If Switzerland fail to win then a defeat to Serbia would likely see them out, Brazil have a bit more leeway unless they lose heavily thanks to their 2 goal margin in game 1, but only a win guarantees progression. History in the World Cup? Switzerland - one of the few teams that played regularly in the first editions so got to a few quarter finals, including 5-7 loss to Austria in 1954 which holds the record for most goals in a single game. Between 1966 and 2006 they qualified once, thanks to Roy Hodgson, but this is their 5th successive tournament. Due to better opposition and Haris Seferovic, they are less well-known for high scoring matches. Brazil - Five time winners and perennial favourites. Garrincha, Pele, Socrates, Zico, Rivaldo, Ronaldo... too many legends to count. Past meetings? 2 meetings in World Cups, 2-2 in 1950 and 1-1 in 2018. I have no memory of the 2018 match despite a brilliant Coutinho strike but this means Switzerland are unbeaten against the South Amercan giants in competitive games (Brazil have the edge when you include friendlies). Surely the ball was out of play in 1950? The Swiss were robbed. Music? Two songs heavily linked to football, either Brazilian or sample Brazilian music. Switzerland have the GOAT font but less pop culture Edited November 28, 2022 by The_jagster 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Are they holding up Neymar’s shirt? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted November 28, 2022 Author Share Posted November 28, 2022 This game is a great chance for Vinicius Jr to start becoming the NT main star, at least until Endrick is ready. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coulthard's Jaw Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Looking forward to this being a 5-4 thriller with Martinelli completing a hattrick in the 103rd minute to win it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
av3ry Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Bad news. I am going to be wathcing this game and the later game so if they are both not very good, you'll know why, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georginho_juventusygr Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 I don't like Helvetica. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Just now, georginho_juventusygr said: I don't like Helvetica. I love it. S-tier font. Think the Helvetians will frustrate Brazil and battle to another draw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK22 Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 The state of Karen Cairney's All Time Brazil XI - Cafu and Roberto Carlos in a back three Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 1 minute ago, AK22 said: The state of Karen Cairney's All Time Brazil XI - Cafu and Roberto Carlos in a back three I think that's why Karen Carney is not a football manager. Would you have Alisson in an all-time Brazil XI? Goalkeeper not a traditional strength of theirs, but surely they still have one or two contenders? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted November 28, 2022 Author Share Posted November 28, 2022 37 minutes ago, The_jagster said: Neymar is injured so will be unable to dedicate a first goal of the tournament to Jair Bolsonaro as he stated he would do, in case you had run out of reasons to dislike him. Most of the Brazilian squad sympathize with Bolsonaro, Everton Ribeiro and Richarlison are exceptions, as is manager Tite. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georginho_juventusygr Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 3 minutes ago, CFuller said: I think that's why Karen Carney is not a football manager. Would you have Alisson in an all-time Brazil XI? Goalkeeper not a traditional strength of theirs, but surely they still have one or two contenders? Claudio Taffarel would be my choice. Or the cult hero Dida. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Speaking of Alisson... surely THIS is the perfect song for Brazil vs Switzerland? This has it all. The singer was born in Switzerland (but is otherwise American), she wrote this song about the Brazilian goalkeeper (okay, probably not ), and she literally has Soccer in her name (though she has no interest in the sport, as far as I know). Look... I'm low on ideas, alright? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTHerringbone Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Looks like the team should function a little more cohesively if they lose one attacking outlet and bring in a conventional (but crap) midfielder in Fred. Not quite sure how the sides will approach this - maybe content with a draw? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 I don’t know why everyone is going mad for Laura Woods all of a sudden. Basically just getting Wrighty and Karen Carney to name check the players in the Premier League and calling it analysis. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallen Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Even though I actually rate Fred I think it's mental him and Paqueta start ahead of Bruno Guimaraes And likewise Switzerland must have an incredible defence if Schar doesn't start for them. I'm bitter! Both to lose please! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 I just want to know how is Ricardo Rodriguez still finding his ways to start for Switzerland. The definition of a has been, for years now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillHoward42 Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Captain Xhaka not singing the National anthem. Political reason? Or he just doesn’t know the words? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted November 28, 2022 Author Share Posted November 28, 2022 4 minutes ago, Smallen said: Even though I actually rate Fred I think it's mental him and Paqueta start ahead of Bruno Guimaraes And likewise Switzerland must have an incredible defence if Schar doesn't start for them. I'm bitter! Both to lose please! There is a hierarchy within the squad and Bruno Guimarães needs to wait until he has a chance to move up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citizen Sandman Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Just now, PMLF said: There is a hierarchy within the squad and Bruno Guimarães needs to wait until he has a chance to move up. Which is life but he's the real deal 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 1 minute ago, PMLF said: There is a hierarchy within the squad and Bruno Guimarães needs to wait until he has a chance to move up. Hierarchy and seniority is the reason why most big teams get eliminated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Just now, WillHoward42 said: Captain Xhaka not singing the National anthem. Political reason? Or he just doesn’t know the words? I think I read somewhere that several Swiss players from immigrant backgrounds (i.e. not French/Italian/German) don't sing the anthem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthCoastRed Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 15 minutes ago, CFuller said: I think that's why Karen Carney is not a football manager. Would you have Alisson in an all-time Brazil XI? Goalkeeper not a traditional strength of theirs, but surely they still have one or two contenders? Felix the Cat ffs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orzelek Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 3 minutes ago, CFuller said: I think I read somewhere that several Swiss players from immigrant backgrounds (i.e. not French/Italian/German) don't sing the anthem. Aye. And IMO it's disgraceful. It's perfectly fine to have "mixed" allegiances due to a immigrant background, but if you can't sing the anthem, you should've been representing your parents country instead. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearcey_90 Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Fred and Casemiro CMs. I fancy Swiss. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted November 28, 2022 Author Share Posted November 28, 2022 11 minutes ago, GunmaN1905 said: Hierarchy and seniority is the reason why most big teams get eliminated. It has always been like that with the Brazilian NT though. You can't have the NT based too much on club form or you'll be changing the starters and the squad all the time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackter Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 You can get free kicks just by running into people now? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 1 minute ago, PMLF said: You can't have the NT based too much on club form or you'll be changing the starters and the squad all the time. Fred has been awful for many years. Reminds me of how you got eliminated in 2006 because Ronaldo who was completely past it had to play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearcey_90 Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 20 minutes ago, Smallen said: Even though I actually rate Fred I think it's mental him and Paqueta start ahead of Bruno Guimaraes And likewise Switzerland must have an incredible defence if Schar doesn't start for them. I'm bitter! Both to lose please! Paqueta is good, so can understand that. But Bruno not ahead of Fred is a bit boring for Brazil. If we got to the final, this is the sort of Brazil team I'd like to face. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackter Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 2 minutes ago, GunmaN1905 said: Fred has been awful for many years. Reminds me of how you got eliminated in 2006 because Ronaldo who was completely past it had to play. Look at the current welsh team who may as well start with 9 players because of this very thing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 1 minute ago, Ackter said: Look at the current welsh team who may as well start with 9 players because of this very thing. Well, at least it's not like you have class players lining up to replace them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigV Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Fred has been decent for national team though, also depends on the tactical set up. Bruno next to paqueta seems far too attacking when you have their front 3 so strong and pacey. As good as casemiro is, the legs of embolo and some around him will get past him a few times, need those legs in there- fred compliments that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butts Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 2 minutes ago, BigV said: Fred has been decent for national team though, also depends on the tactical set up. Bruno next to paqueta seems far too attacking when you have their front 3 so strong and pacey. As good as casemiro is, the legs of embolo and some around him will get past him a few times, need those legs in there- fred compliments that. Doesn't Guimaraes have some ridiculous stats for tackles and interceptions though? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butts Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 That looked a blatant foul? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Sommer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearcey_90 Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 3 minutes ago, Butts said: Doesn't Guimaraes have some ridiculous stats for tackles and interceptions though? Does everything. Just the complete midfielder between defence and attack. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_jagster Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Matterface moaning about what might become the narrative which he contributes to Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallen Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 5 minutes ago, Butts said: Doesn't Guimaraes have some ridiculous stats for tackles and interceptions though? I think only Palhinha at Fulham has more tackles per 90 this year or something. Bruno G has been playing as a single pivot 6 in the joint best defence in the league this year. He can defend! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius1998 Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Rodriguez is 30 and yet plays as if he is 10 years older. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigV Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 5 minutes ago, Butts said: Doesn't Guimaraes have some ridiculous stats for tackles and interceptions though? Myabe in the league? I dont think he's as disciplined as fred though. They're defending in a 442 with fred supporting that 8 role. He seems to be sitting inbetween 2 swiss players so he's drawing them in. Hopefully we get to see him, see what he offers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybluedave Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 This happens every WC. PMLF gets flooded with why is so & so not starting. Last one was Firmino. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astafjevs Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Replacing Neymar with Fred is such a disappointment 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallen Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 2 minutes ago, skybluedave said: This happens every WC. PMLF gets flooded with why is so & so not starting. Last one was Firmino. lol, nobody pelted PMLF here at all Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Who turned down the lights? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius1998 Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Lights gone off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Honestly, if we assume every team keeps the same level they've been playing at so far, France easily beats everyone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted November 28, 2022 Author Share Posted November 28, 2022 Blackout at the stadium for a moment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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