Armistice Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 COME ON ICELAND! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haguey Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 I want Iceland to do well. Odd criticism of them in the last game for being negative. I must have missed all the free flowing attacking football by the other nations, never mind the fact Iceland could have had 3 themselves. Skulum fara á Íslandi! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartwork Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Two countries whose climates couldn't be much more different. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaceCrusher Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 I think Nigeria may be too naive to avoid defeat here. Plus they showed no gameplan vs Croatia. I expect some changes in the starting XI or at least in the tactical layout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Hope Iceland win. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan045 Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Iceland coming into this as fav’s, will be interesting to see how they handle that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius1998 Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Iceland will still play on the counter. People expect them to win but player for player, Iceland know what they have and can do and they will stick to that. Nigeria will likely have about 55-60% of the ball at least. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redshift Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Imagine if both teams parked the bus. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 I'm expecting Nigeria to have far more possession, but not necessarily make the most of it. 1-1 draw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Stupid opening. **** Nigeria shirt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Which result makes it most likely Argentina go out? NIGERIA WIN: Croatia 6, Nigeria 3, Iceland 1, Argentina 1. DRAW: Croatia 6, Iceland 2, Nigeria 1, Argentina 1. ICELAND WIN: Croatia 6, Iceland 4, Argentina 1, Nigeria 0. Basically whatever happens they need to beat Nigeria next week and rely on the other result. But if Iceland win tonight Iceland then only need a draw on Matchday 3 to stay ahead of Argentina in the event of an Argentina win. They could potentially even lose to Croatia and stay ahead of Argentina on GD. Any other result today and Iceland may then need to beat Croatia to stay ahead of Argentina. Croatia have already qualified though obvs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pukey Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 If Iceland win I doubt Croatia are going to be going all out for a win when they face each other. A draw in that situation would see Argentina out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartwork Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Just now, Pukey said: If Iceland win I doubt Croatia are going to be going all out for a win when they face each other. A draw in that situation would see Argentina out. Yeah an Iceland win here would mean both sides playing for the draw. Iceland will be happy to just go through and want to risk crashing out by being greedy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icondacarver Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 1 minute ago, Pukey said: If Iceland win I doubt Croatia are going to be going all out for a win when they face each other. A draw in that situation would see Argentina out. An Iceland draw is even riskier because Croatia know they can lose and still top the group and might swap 8 or 9 players Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bestbrother Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 nigeria for me. i could get a bunch of 11 sunday league heroes and do what iceland do. 8-0 to nigeria for me please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveUK Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 I am going to go for an unheard scoreline at this tournament with a thrilling 1-0 after 75 minutes to Iceland. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 14 minutes ago, Pukey said: If Iceland win I doubt Croatia are going to be going all out for a win when they face each other. A draw in that situation would see Argentina out. France is proabaly going to finish first in their group and Croatia will not gamble with that. Denmark/Australia is obviously a much easier draw. Croatia can't really play for the draw on the last matchday if Iceland wins now. And if Iceland wins, they will have at least 4 GD up on Argentina so they can go and attack Croatia for the first place on the last matchday. Still, I can easily see a draw here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartwork Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 If Iceland manage to get to the QFs I wonder if big clubs will start sniffing around their players. 3 minutes ago, bestbrother said: nigeria for me. i could get a bunch of 11 sunday league heroes and do what iceland do. 8-0 to nigeria for me please. Try it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaceCrusher Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Nigeria went with an expected formation change. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartwork Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Several of Iceland's team plays in Russia tbf so you can almost say they have something closer to home advantage than Nigeria does. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boltman Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Christ! The Icelandic anthem is even drearier than GSTQ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartwork Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Ah yes, the classic Chelsea player that's been there for years but never played Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaceCrusher Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 1 minute ago, Heartwork said: Several of Iceland's team plays in Russia tbf so you can almost say they have something closer to home advantage than Nigeria does. So do a couple Nigerians. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icondacarver Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Iceland to dominate possession Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartwork Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Early dangerous FK Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icondacarver Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Iceland score here and it is game over. As they will shut the shop Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius1998 Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Come on, Iceland. Good start. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartwork Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Just now, Icondacarver said: Iceland score here and it is game over. As they will shut the shop Was a decent FK but never going in, not enough pace. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icelander83 Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 What people fail to realize is is that our players are quite comfortable playing with the ball if the other team parks the bus. Less so if they press but we'll take 70% uncontested possession if offered it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icelander83 Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 2 hours ago, Haguey said: I want Iceland to do well. Odd criticism of them in the last game for being negative. I must have missed all the free flowing attacking football by the other nations, never mind the fact Iceland could have had 3 themselves. Skulum fara á Íslandi! Also, what on earth is that supposed to be? Let's go Iceland? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Hoping for an early goal, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icondacarver Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Yea Jose would say that after turning the most exciting number 10 since Jay Jay into a plodding mediocre DM Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icelander83 Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 2 minutes ago, Icondacarver said: Yea Jose would say that after turning the most exciting number 10 since Jay Jay into a plodding mediocre DM Pretty sure Sir Alex was the manager when Alan Smith played for us? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boltman Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 I think this is the poorest Nigeria team I've seen at a World Cup. Seem to have no plan, and no real leadership or identity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icondacarver Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Just now, Icelander83 said: Pretty sure Sir Alex was the manager when Alan Smith played for us? Hahaha. Good one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartwork Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 3 minutes ago, Icelander83 said: What people fail to realize is is that our players are quite comfortable playing with the ball if the other team parks the bus. Less so if they press but we'll take 70% uncontested possession if offered it Who would second choice be in goal if Hannes Þór got injured/suspended by the way? Would it be Danish second tier keeper Frederik Schram or new Dijon signing Runar Alex? I'd think it'd be Runar Alex but Schram has more caps so far. Both are probably the long term competition for first choice though as they're both just 23. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icondacarver Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 1 minute ago, Boltman said: I think this is the poorest Nigeria team I've seen at a World Cup. Seem to have no plan, and no real leadership or identity. By far the worst team. A better manage would get more out of them but this fraud just puts them on the pitch and says go. That works against other unorganised African sides who have less quality but drilled sides would pick this team apart Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icelander83 Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 1 minute ago, Heartwork said: Who would second choice be in goal if Hannes Þór got injured/suspended by the way? Would it be Danish second tier keeper Frederik Schram or new Dijon signing Runar Alex? I'd think it'd be Runar Alex but Schram has more caps so far. Both are probably the long term competition for first choice though as they're both just 23. Much of a muchness, pretty sure Schram played in a friendly just before the tournament and made a pretty big mistake. Would imagine Rúnar would be next in line but Hannes won't get injured, you'll never keep him out of a game at the world cup Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bestbrother Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 ref needs to dish out yellows asap ti iceland players. all the time they do niggly little fouls and get away with it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boltman Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 1 minute ago, Icondacarver said: By far the worst team. A better manage would get more out of them but this fraud just puts them on the pitch and says go. That works against other unorganised African sides who have less quality but drilled sides would pick this team apart Yeah, they give off the vibe of a team just going through the motions. Not necessarily an idictment of the players themselves, but there's just no get up and go, no spark, no intent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartwork Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 1 minute ago, Icelander83 said: Much of a muchness, pretty sure Schram played in a friendly just before the tournament and made a pretty big mistake. Would imagine Rúnar would be next in line but Hannes won't get injured, you'll never keep him out of a game at the world cup Well I guess there's a reason why one's playing in the Danish second division while the other just got signed by a Ligue 1 team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 if they did, then Nigeria could get to the knockouts with a draw potentially which would knock Argentina out. So far Nigeria don't look like they can score, never mind win Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boltman Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Must be a great wheeze being an Icelandic burglar right now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartwork Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 4 minutes ago, Icondacarver said: By far the worst team. A better manage would get more out of them but this fraud just puts them on the pitch and says go. That works against other unorganised African sides who have less quality but drilled sides would pick this team apart I suppose in contrast to the "golden generation" thread, we should be asking which teams here are putting out their worst sides in years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius1998 Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Icelandic 1-0 win would be hilarious considering how much a few people seem to be crying over here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icondacarver Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Just now, Boltman said: Must be a great wheeze being an Icelandic burglar right now. This actually made me chuckle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icelander83 Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 2 minutes ago, Boltman said: Must be a great wheeze being an Icelandic burglar right now. Would be but they are all busy watching the game Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boltman Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Just now, Icelander83 said: Would be but they are all busy watching the game On stolen tellies? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartwork Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Where the hell is Argentinia Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartwork Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Even if Gylfi is still not 100% from the knee injury there's no way he'd miss this occasion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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