PMLF Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 This will be the second game of Brazil and Costa Rica. Both disappointed in their debut games. Danilo is injured, so Fagner (Corinthians) will start instead. FIFA preview: https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/preview-brazil-v-costa-rica Probable lineups: Brazil: Alisson; Fagner, Thiago Silva, Miranda, Marcelo; Casemiro, Paulinho; Willian, Philippe Coutinho, Neymar; Gabriel Jesus. Costa Rica: Keylor Navas, Francisco Calvo, Oscar Duarte, Johnny Acosta, Giancarlo González, Cristian Gamboa, Celso Borges, David Guzman, Bryan Ruíz, Johan Venegas, Marco Ureña. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaceCrusher Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Easy win for Brazil. Me thinks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 1 minute ago, FaceCrusher said: Easy win for Brazil. Me thinks. In theory yes, in practice who knows. Neymar won't be 100%, and Costa Rica will certainly be all in defense, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 I don't think Tite should risk Neymar. It could really backfire. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 6 minutes ago, FaceCrusher said: Easy win for Brazil. Me thinks. Did you miss the first week of the tournament? No big side has had it easy against the smaller nations. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 5 minutes ago, GunmaN1905 said: I don't think Tite should risk Neymar. It could really backfire. On the other hand, if Neymar doesn't play and we don't win, he will be in trouble. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daylight Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Yeah not 1 big team has impressed, they should just call the whole thing off at this point. Maybe on Sunday just let Russia play Mexico in the 'final', regardless of the score just give the trophy to Russia because they paid for the party. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaceCrusher Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 2 minutes ago, PMLF said: In theory yes, in practice who knows. Neymar won't be 100%, and Costa Rica will certainly be all in defense, To be honest Neymar was poor against Switzerland, but if there's a team that can open up a parked bus in this tournament, it's Brazil. Unless they decide to play at walking pace after the 1st goal again, I wouldn't be worried. 1 minute ago, craigcwwe said: Did you miss the first week of the tournament? No big side has had it easy against the smaller nations. I did and I keep my opinion. Brazil could have easily won 3-0 or 4-0 if they tried to play football after the goal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 1 minute ago, FaceCrusher said: To be honest Neymar was poor against Switzerland, but if there's a team that can open up a parked bus in this tournament, it's Brazil. Unless they decide to play at walking pace after the 1st goal again, I wouldn't be worried. I did and I keep my opinion. Brazil could have easily won 3-0 or 4-0 if they tried to play football after the goal. They can of course win 3/4-0 as you say but I'll go with a more conservative 2-0 win in line with the rest of the tournament so far. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaceCrusher Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 It's just a prediction, I do root for the underdogs so I hope I'm wrong and Costa Rica can put up a fight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan045 Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Can’t say I’ve heard of Fagner. What’s he like then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 1 minute ago, ryan045 said: Can’t say I’ve heard of Fagner. What’s he like then? Pretty short full back, typical Brazilian full back too, attacks well, doesn't defend well, good speed and technique (not Neymar-level technique though). Should do all right tomorrow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
av3ry Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 This game should have been swapped with Serbia Switzerland. Better for timezones and all that, it'll be like 8am local time kickoff for these two? Giving these two nations Friday afternoon off so they can watch this down the pub at about 2pm local time would be better than having to watch it while having breakfast. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 3 minutes ago, av3ry said: This game should have been swapped with Serbia Switzerland. Better for timezones and all that, it'll be like 8am local time kickoff for these two? Giving these two nations Friday afternoon off so they can watch this down the pub at about 2pm local time would be better than having to watch it while having breakfast. Yes, 9 am in Brazil, even earlier in Costa Rica. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Constantine Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 This might be a little controversial but i think that Brazil would play way better without Neymar on the pitch. Their play will be much more fluid, much more faster with Costa on the left. There will not be any unnecessary dribbles and f****ng around trying to go through 3-4 opposition defenders. There'll be no suffocating the game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Cartman Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 14 hours ago, GunmaN1905 said: I don't think Tite should risk Neymar. It could really backfire. but then Brazil might look like a fully functioning side capable of winning the World Cup, Neymar camp can't be having that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wigmore Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Aha, the Delicious Coast! My most favourite team of 2014 taking on the big dogs. I fancy them to create some more footballing shockwaves with an upset here. I'm saying 1-0 to the Delicious Coast! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 I'm saying 1-0 to Brazil, though I'm not yet sure whether that'll be because of or despite Neymar. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted June 22, 2018 Author Share Posted June 22, 2018 Official lineups: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Cartman Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Are the Liverpool fans bombarding Twitter yet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted June 22, 2018 Author Share Posted June 22, 2018 5 minutes ago, Barry Cartman said: Are the Liverpool fans bombarding Twitter yet? Yes: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordan Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Once again I'm saying 3-0, you have been warned. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted June 22, 2018 Author Share Posted June 22, 2018 Just now, Nordan said: Once again I'm saying 3-0, you have been warned. The question here is, who will win by that score: Brazil or Costa Rica? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pukey Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Hopefully Jesus gets a hat-trick to shut them up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordan Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Just now, PMLF said: The question here is, who will win by that score: Brazil or Costa Rica? I knew I forgot something I'll give more details after the game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themadsheep2001 Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 2 minutes ago, Pukey said: Hopefully Jesus gets a hat-trick to shut them up I just want Costa Rica to fold Neymar in half Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordan Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 6 minutes ago, PMLF said: Yes: He should be sacked if he plays Firmino because Conor says so. It's on Tite's head if things don't work out, it's only fair he gets to pick the team imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted June 22, 2018 Author Share Posted June 22, 2018 1 minute ago, Nordan said: He should be sacked if he plays Firmino because Conor says so. It's on Tite's head if things don't work out, it's only fair he gets to pick the team imo. Yes, Conor knows all, he knows 'Bobby' is the best! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted June 22, 2018 Author Share Posted June 22, 2018 The last time Brazil met Costa Rica was in a friendly in 2015, Brazil won 1-0, goal scored by Hulk: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartwork Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Could you imagine if only Uruguay from South America made it to the KO rounds? Argentina on the brink, Brazil unconvincing, Colombia bettered by Japan, Peru out already. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Clive Tyldesley seems to have forgotten since 2014 that Brazil has more than one city, and that that city has more than three letters. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordan Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Brazil in blue, what's this madness?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted June 22, 2018 Author Share Posted June 22, 2018 1 minute ago, Heartwork said: Could you imagine if only Uruguay from South America made it to the KO rounds? Argentina on the brink, Brazil unconvincing, Colombia bettered by Japan, Peru out already. It would be embarrassing for South America! Also for Brazil, we haven't been eliminated in the group stage since 1966. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted June 22, 2018 Author Share Posted June 22, 2018 Just now, Nordan said: Brazil in blue, what's this madness?? The blue kit is more beautiful than the yellow one, I think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartwork Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Just now, PMLF said: It would be embarrassing for South America! Also for Brazil, we haven't been eliminated in the group stage since 1966. CONMEBOL will have to do some serious soul searching - maybe they might need to expand if there's a sense that the current 10 members have gotten complacent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordan Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 1 minute ago, PMLF said: The blue kit is more beautiful than the yellow one, I think. I agree. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordan Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 A few of the players have played in the Norwegian league, well, a few of the Costa Ricans. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bliss Seeker Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 ITV website working now. COME ON COSTA RICA! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc.Foster050 Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 1 minute ago, Bliss Seeker said: ITV website down for anyone else? App is working fine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartwork Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Brazil a bit like Portugal with two ageing CBs which could cost them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted June 22, 2018 Author Share Posted June 22, 2018 Just now, Heartwork said: Brazil a bit like Portugal with two ageing CBs which could cost them. Yes, ideally Marquinhos should start instead of Thiago Silva. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_jagster Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Is it pronounced 'Fag-a-na' or is that just a Clive special? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordan Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Wagner Fagner same thing I imagine, for us non-brazilians at least? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartwork Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 1 minute ago, PMLF said: Yes, ideally Marquinhos should start instead of Thiago Silva. It's a problem I've noticed in a lot of teams, especially the hispanic teams, where the majority of their squads are players the wrong side of 30. Only 3 or 4 young players. Almost makes me have a cautious cause for optimism for England who have gone with a considerably younger squad and that may pay dividends later in the tournament as older players start to feel the strain of playing so much football without a break from the end of the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_jagster Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 11 minutes ago, Heartwork said: Could you imagine if only Uruguay from South America made it to the KO rounds? Argentina on the brink, Brazil unconvincing, Colombia bettered by Japan, Peru out already. Brazil looked better than Switzerland so I'm not sure why we're getting excited about Brazil being eliminated. Neymar's done well so far Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordan Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Good chance that, Borges should do better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted June 22, 2018 Author Share Posted June 22, 2018 1 minute ago, The_jagster said: Is it pronounced 'Fag-a-na' or is that just a Clive special? That's just him. It's pronounced like this: https://pt.forvo.com/word/fagner/#pt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted June 22, 2018 Author Share Posted June 22, 2018 1 minute ago, Nordan said: Wagner Fagner same thing I imagine, for us non-brazilians at least? Yes, Fagner is a variation of Wagner, both are pretty common in Brazil. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybluedave Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Costa Rica gonna do this boys!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_jagster Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 1 minute ago, PMLF said: That's just him. It's pronounced like this: https://pt.forvo.com/word/fagner/#pt Weirdly it's not too far off, on that recording the 'g' is said as you learn sounds in school and more of a 'guh'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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