Rob1981 Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Group B: Portugal v Morocco, KO 13:00BST Venue: Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow Previous World Cup meetings: One previous encounter between these two in the group stage at Mexico 86. A famous 3-1 victory for Morocco saw them progress as surprise group winners, and become the first African team to make it through to the knockout phase of a World Cup. Portugal were dumped on the plane home. No doubt BBC/ITV will be all over this later, but if you want a headstart on everyone else you can enjoy some grainy footage and a Martin Tyler voiceover at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2E_e62of9RI. As it stands: P W D L GD Pts Iran 1 1 0 0 +1 3 Portugal 1 0 1 0 0 1 Spain 1 0 1 0 0 1 Morocco 1 0 0 1 -1 0 The Build Up: Portugal stride into this one as heavy favourites after their draw against Spain, especially with Ronaldo on song and already eyeing up the golden boot. Morocco are out if they lose, but history is on their side and they looked broadly competent for a lot of their game the other night before Iran's smash-and-grab victory in stoppage time. Both teams need to go for the three points really, a draw doesn't help either of them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Button Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 C'mon Ronaldo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cedrik Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 I expect a much better display from Morocco, they need to as this is their last chance. Would surprise me if Portugal would win this with ease. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew_ Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Someone just put in a meeting 1-2 ffs! What is this madness. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wigmore Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 I think Portugal will win this 2-0!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 I think Ronaldo will only manage a 1-1 draw today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arenaross Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 1 hour ago, Andrew_ said: Someone just put in a meeting 1-2 ffs! What is this madness. Surely you remembered to block out your diary for each afternoon during the WC.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 RIP Ronaldo's Bust Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew_ Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 7 minutes ago, arenaross said: Surely you remembered to block out your diary for each afternoon during the WC.... Sadly this is a cancel everything else for this kind of meeting. Which makes it sound more important than it is. It'll be pointless. But i can't miss it. Plus I've made a big thing of my team attending.. so won't go down well if i don't show up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Incidentally, Vicki Sparks is on commentary today for her first live World Cup match ... with Martin Keown . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klimowicz Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Twitter's not gonna be happy with this... Keown ffs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger666 Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Come on Morocco! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Ronaldo with the goatee. What a guy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_jagster Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 BBC's commentary teams are generally awful tbh, I'd much rather have Kilbane than Keown. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartwork Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Can honestly say I never thought I'd see Frankie Boyle on pre-watershed TV. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 how long before idiots get #notmyworldcup trending then? already sounds better than having to listen to Lawrenson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartwork Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 21 minutes ago, CFuller said: RIP Ronaldo's Bust Do feel a bit of sympathy for the sculptor though. Probably his or her most famous piece and it became a joke. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger666 Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 17 minutes ago, CFuller said: Incidentally, Vicki Sparks is on commentary today for her first live World Cup match ... with Martin Keown . Both awful Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius1998 Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Decent start from Morocco. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Unbelievable Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 CR4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius1998 Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Had to be him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Moores Mum Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Quality defending right there... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daylight Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 If only he could defend eh!? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartwork Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Oh god the next 2 hours are gonna be a colossal Ronaldo circlejerk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Ronaldo "wanted it more", apparently. Great punditry, Keown. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 We'll probably see 4 batterings in these 4 games Spain and Portugal play. They both want to avoid Uruguay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Button Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 2 minutes ago, Heartwork said: Oh god the next 2 hours are gonna be a colossal Ronaldo circlejerk What a surprise in a Portugal match thread. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubos Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Feck this Ronaldo, can't do anything else besides scoring goals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius1998 Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 He's making up for being **** at World Cups all these times. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgreenio Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Surprised Harit isn’t starting, thought he looked lively against Iran. Glad I put CR7 in my fantasy team now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartwork Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Morocco starting to creep back into the game. Safe hands from Rui Patricio. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klimowicz Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Rubbish. Get him off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wigmore Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Martin Keown is rubbish, this lady seems quite good though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Cartman Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 BBC iPlayer app is terrible, its like over a minute behind :/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartwork Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Ronaldo fluffs another free kick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted June 20, 2018 Author Share Posted June 20, 2018 Eredivisie player of the season “looks a good player”. Can’t say Keown hasn’t done his research. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlander Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 5 minutes ago, GunmaN1905 said: We'll probably see 4 batterings in these 4 games Spain and Portugal play. They both want to avoid Uruguay. Considering the current goal differences in group A, it's quite likely that a draw would be enough for Russia to get the 1st spot. In this case, I guess they will be more likely to finish 1st. But they would still be an easier opponent for Spain/Portugal, so they might need to try finish 2nd Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Button Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Just now, Barry Cartman said: BBC iPlayer app is terrible, its like over a minute behind :/ 90 seconds or so usually. I have been avoiding these threads because of it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgreenio Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Keown with Ferrari sound effects Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klimowicz Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 1 minute ago, Barry Cartman said: BBC iPlayer app is terrible, its like over a minute behind :/ i abandoned it, using the desktop iplayer for now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartwork Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Not a smart move taking your head gear off when you were concussed only a couple of days ago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordan Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Morocco do look like they can cause some trouble. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArsenalFan7 Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Hard to believe this team lost to Iran, seems a lot of teams just entered half-arsed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bestbrother Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 27 minutes ago, Tiger666 said: Both awful Yep, mute for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_jagster Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Feel like Portugal might get organised after half time so Morocco really need to do something now imo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klimowicz Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 haha dude's hip looks like a starter's block. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordan Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 VAR pisses me off now, they don't intervene enough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartwork Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Thought so. Ronaldo's not due to score another free kick for 44 more attempts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgreenio Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 The Fonte challenge didn’t look very smart on the replays Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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