Darius1998 Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 (edited) LINEUPS Spain need a draw, Japan need to match Costa Rica's result, get a score draw to stay ahead of Germany or just win. Germany need to win, Costa Rica can get through with a draw should Japan lose to Spain. AS IT STANDS Edited December 2, 2022 by Darius1998 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astafjevs Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 Spain resting players is a choice. They're not even qualified at this stage Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOORAY HENRIK Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 Fully expected Fulkrug to start Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coulthard's Jaw Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 Just now, Astafjevs said: Spain resting players is a choice. They're not even qualified at this stage Huge gamble innit? I've seen a lot of managers say the downtime between games is a killer being only 3-4 days, but ooof if costa rica get an early goal tonight Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_jagster Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 Just now, Astafjevs said: Spain resting players is a choice. They're not even qualified at this stage Not resting the midfield though. After all the talk of Germany it would be weird if it was Spain that went out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 Not expecting any surprises tonight. Spain and Germany to win. Watching the Costa Rica game, in hope of a German meltdown. But they're playing Kimmich at right-back and a proper central midfield pivot, so that's probably not going to happen. Notably, Stéphanie Frappart becomes the first woman to referee a men's World Cup finals match. Her assistants are female too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freakiie Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 Hey remember how a striker was really useful last match? No? Shame. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 Some good decisions from Flick, moving Kimmich to RB and putting Musiala at 10. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary_Parker Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 Doesn't say much for Spain's central defenders that Rodri retains his place while they swap the other centre half. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 2 minutes ago, Coulthard's Jaw said: Huge gamble innit? I've seen a lot of managers say the downtime between games is a killer being only 3-4 days, but ooof if costa rica get an early goal tonight It's not even that huge of a downgrade? Balde starts over Alba for Barcelona, Pau Torres is their second best CB after Laporte and Ferran has been unimpressive. It's not like he changed the entire lineup. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanxvirenk208 Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 Just now, Gary_Parker said: Doesn't say much for Spain's central defenders that Rodri retains his place while they swap the other centre half. Eric Garcia was going to be the starter but many (including me) do not trust him. I guess Luis Enrique also realized. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astafjevs Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 Tyldesley has called him Iñaki Williams twice now. Can someone tell him Iñaki has been playing for Ghana at this event and not Spain Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_jagster Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 1 minute ago, Freakiie said: Hey remember how a striker was really useful last match? No? Shame. That was when they absolutely needed a goal, Germany made loads of chances against Japan without one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 1 minute ago, Astafjevs said: Tyldesley has called him Iñaki Williams twice now. Can someone tell him Iñaki has been playing for Ghana at this event and not Spain Probably thinks that Nico Williams is the fella who plays for Wales. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary_Parker Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 1 minute ago, Hanxvirenk208 said: Eric Garcia was going to be the starter but many (including me) do not trust him. I guess Luis Enrique also realized. A dog turd on the 18 yard line is more imposing than Eric Garcia to be fair. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanxvirenk208 Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 (edited) 3 minutes ago, GunmaN1905 said: It's not even that huge of a downgrade? Balde starts over Alba for Barcelona, Pau Torres is their second best CB after Laporte and Ferran has been unimpressive. It's not like he changed the entire lineup. Ferran has moved from "squad" to "impact sub" in FC Barcelona recently. It was a little surprise he started with Spain the first two games. Pablo Sarabia is a better player, in my opinion. Edited December 1, 2022 by Hanxvirenk208 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius1998 Posted December 1, 2022 Author Share Posted December 1, 2022 The way the ball sticks to Musiala's feet is incredible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius1998 Posted December 1, 2022 Author Share Posted December 1, 2022 That's terrible from Muller. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearcey_90 Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 Germany should be a couple up already Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 1 minute ago, Darius1998 said: The way the ball sticks to Musiala's feet is incredible. And in the end it always sticks too much because he overdid it again. Decision making will come in time, already a class player. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallen Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 Japan seem much better with a counter attacking back 5 system. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius1998 Posted December 1, 2022 Author Share Posted December 1, 2022 There's one for Germany. Gnabry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coulthard's Jaw Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 Germany! BIG GOAL IN A BIG GAME Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 Gnabry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 Serge Gnabry was my tip to be top scorer in the group stage. Only need another three tonight, Serge. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 Unbelievable that Japan managed to lose against Costa Rica. They're tied for the worst team with Qatar, tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ72 Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 This could be ten (Germany game) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 Didn't take Spain long, 1-0, Morata, joint top scorer now with three. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary_Parker Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 Just now, GunmaN1905 said: Unbelievable that Japan managed to lose against Costa Rica. They're tied for the worst team with Qatar, tbh. You're being very lenient on Wales there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 (edited) No drama tonight, I guess. Just now, Gary_Parker said: You're being very lenient on Wales there At least they have some defensive organization, if Costa Rica condeded 20 in 3 games, wouldn't be too many. Edited December 1, 2022 by GunmaN1905 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius1998 Posted December 1, 2022 Author Share Posted December 1, 2022 Morata again! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebs Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 I feel we may as well have the whistles blown in both matches now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 Morata, golllll Good for Germany. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
av3ry Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 Morata >>> Lukaku Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 Ugh, both games basically over inside 15 minutes. wp Spain and Germany Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astafjevs Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 Only David Villa has scored more for Spain at tournaments. Deserves respect Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coulthard's Jaw Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 Never write off the drama the magic of the world cup can create. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Moores Mum Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 And that's that. Boring. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ72 Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 Another good chance. That's about 5 now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius1998 Posted December 1, 2022 Author Share Posted December 1, 2022 (edited) Costa Rica are awful. Unless there's a bunch of new players coming through, they are a bit lucky that CONCACAF are getting more places for 2026. Also, how is that not a corner? It was at least a foot over the line. Edited December 1, 2022 by Darius1998 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 If that happens to CR in the 16, it's a penalty. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_jagster Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 Japan are stretching to control every ball, are they all knackered? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybluedave Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 31 minutes ago, Astafjevs said: Tyldesley has called him Iñaki Williams twice now. Can someone tell him Iñaki has been playing for Ghana at this event and not Spain He's done it again just now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 Kimmich looking so much better at RB. Almost forced a mistake from Navas too with that long shot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 In FM terms, Musiala looks like a player with 15+ for all attributes and 3 finishing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astafjevs Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 I'm not watching that game, but Germany gain more than they lose from moving Kimmich to rightback. Easier to replace him in midfield than it is for the team to find a better rightback. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearcey_90 Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 Costa Rica might be the worse team I've seen at a World Cup in my time of watching football. Just offered nothing all three games, joke they have 3 points. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybluedave Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 So are Spain on course to meet Brazil in quarters? I can't ever recall them playing eachother at a WC 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 Japan only need one goal as it stands. Would have identical record to Germany and then go through on h2h record. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 1 minute ago, skybluedave said: So are Spain on course to meet Brazil in quarters? I can't ever recall them playing eachother at a WC G winner is probably Brazil, H winner is Portugal. Without any surprises, we'd get 8 biggest names in quarters. Seems like the winner of Brazil-Spain should go to the final on that side. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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