git2thachoppa Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Current Group B Table Relevant Tiebreakers: Goal difference (GD), goals scored (GF), head-to-head result, fair play ranking (basically number of yellows, 2nd yellows and reds), drawing of lots Spain is currently ranked above Portugal on fair play. Winner takes all, though Portugal only need a draw. Even if Portugal sit back on their advantage again (whether a lead or draw), Iran pose more of an attacking threat than Morocco, not just in domestic form, but in set pieces where they've forced an own goal and had a goal ruled offside, so we might see something. Iran give possession in safe areas, play the percentages and a psychological game, but will that be effective against a guy who can score from anywhere and is in form? If anyone might know how to stop Ronaldo, it's fellow Portuguese Carlos Queiroz, who coached the boy into a man at Manchester United, and has already written himself into Iranian history. A win here, or a draw and shock Morocco win, would be the greatest achievement in Iranian football. Spain only need a draw to qualify Morocco are out, but manager Herve Renard is demanding the goal-less, point-less side leave the World Cup with something. Spain are expected to steamroll over Morocco with no mercy, but the Africans saw an unimaginative Spain struggle to score with a deflection against Iran and nearly lose that lead, not helped by self-sabotage and now a manager who makes questionable substitutions. List of all Scenarios Spain win, Portugal win: Both go through, whoever gets the biggest win (GD) or scores more if GD is same (GF) will finish first, otherwise fair play and then drawing of lots decides. Spain win, Portugal/Iran draw: 1st - Spain, 2nd - Portugal Spain win, Iran win: 1st - Spain, 2nd - Iran Spain draw, Portugal win: 1st - Portugal, 2nd - Spain Spain draw, Portugal/Iran draw: Spain and Portugal go through, whoever has the highest scoring draw finishes first, otherwise fair play and then drawing of lots decides. Spain draw, Iran win: 1st - Iran, 2nd - Spain Spain lose, Portugal win: 1st - Portugal, 2nd - Spain Spain lose by 1 goal, Portugal/Iran draw: 1st - Portugal. Spain finish 2nd, unless Iran score 4 more goals in their draw (e.g. Spain 0 - 1 Morocco, Iran 4 - 4 Portugal ) Spain lose by 2 goals or more, Portugal/Iran draw: 1st - Portugal, 2nd - Iran Spain lose, Iran win: 1st - Iran, 2nd - whoever loses by less (better goal difference) or scores the most in equal losses (goals scored) finishes 2nd (e.g. Spain finish 2nd if they lose 3-1 and Portugal lose 2-0). If both teams lose by the equal scoreline, fair play or drawing of lots decides. I don't think I messed up anywhere... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bliss Seeker Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 This OP is legendary Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cedrik Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Curious to see how this one will go. Definitely feel Spain will have an easy one with Morocco being already eliminated. Portugal could still mess up but it would be of course embarrassing if they did. Besides that, Iran needs a result from this, so they can't go in the same way as they did against Spain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razzler Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 How much fight will Morocco really have, especially if they're on the back foot? I expect Spain to win that one. Iran have the potential to trouble Portugal, Ronaldo aside, they haven't looked amazing. Iran's approach will be interesting but I expect a 'moment' to give Portugal a 1-0 win in a tight game. I think even if Iran defend a fair bit, the longer it's 0-0 they can come out even in the last half hour rather than go at Portugal early and risk needing to come from behind Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bestbrother Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Iran to defend for 89 minutes, be 1 down, then have a massive paddy that they dont get 38 penalties in the 90th minute. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 wasn't impressed by Portugal against Morocco but they have Ronaldo so they will probably win 1-0. Spain should ease through to the winner of the group as they have a bit more about them than Portugal do Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redshift Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 I’d like to watch Iran but those vuvuzelas... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordan Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Four days of 'which game to watch, the one I don't watch is probably gonna be more entertaining'. Russia vs Uruguay obvious choice, Belgium vs England the same. The rest is up in the air. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
decapitated Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/what-cristiano-ronaldo-hotel-window-12785398 Quote Cristiano Ronaldo was forced to come to his hotel window on Sunday night to tell a large group of Iran fans to keep the noise down. At least 50 Iran supporters turned up at Portugal's team hotel in Saransk, Russia, armed with Vuvuzelas, horns and a giant drum. Then, in a bid to stop the Real Madrid star and his international team-mates from sleeping, the crowd began chanting and playing their instruments outside the four-star Mercure hotel. Portugal play Iran on Monday night in their final Group B game. A defeat for either side could see them crash out of the 2018 World Cup. Poor show from Iran's supporters Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
git2thachoppa Posted June 25, 2018 Author Share Posted June 25, 2018 3 hours ago, decapitated said: https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/what-cristiano-ronaldo-hotel-window-12785398 Poor show from Iran's supporters It's nothing new so I don't have a problem with it. Roles reversed, Portuguese would've done the same. Iran used to be the nicest, sporting side in the world. It didn't get them very far. Now they have an edge, now they play the Spanish at their own game. As long as it's done right and with reason, we have to accept that it's football, especially if you're the underdog. I'm not expecting them to try and dislocate Ronaldo's shoulder, but giving him a hard night's sleep isn't the end of the world. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Can't write Morocco off in their last group game. Ask this lad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
git2thachoppa Posted June 25, 2018 Author Share Posted June 25, 2018 10 hours ago, Bliss Seeker said: This OP is legendary Ain't it nice to be nice? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavo01 Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 4 hours ago, Nordan said: Four days of 'which game to watch, the one I don't watch is probably gonna be more entertaining'. Russia vs Uruguay obvious choice, Belgium vs England the same. The rest is up in the air. For me it's whichever one is on the HD channel (Freeview user). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordan Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 5 minutes ago, gavo01 said: For me it's whichever one is on the HD channel (Freeview user). I hope they choose wisely. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Spain to win 2-0. Iran and Ronaldo to draw 1-1. I wasn't sure for a while which match to watch, but I think I'll stick with Iran-Portugal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
git2thachoppa Posted June 25, 2018 Author Share Posted June 25, 2018 Jahanbaskhkhkhkshsh in for Ansarifad. No surprise. Still want to see Ghoddos knock down another Goliath, but hard to leave anyone out after a win and a flukey loss to Spain if all teams. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordan Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Me too, at least to begin with. Iran v Portugal that is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordan Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Balague wanted Aspas in for Costa. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew_ Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Hold up, where's Nani?!?!?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 1 minute ago, Andrew_ said: Hold up, where's Nani?!?!?? On the beach somewhere presumably. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius_R Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 1 minute ago, Andrew_ said: Hold up, where's Nani?!?!?? Probably in his living room, watching the game on TV. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger666 Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Ah yes, Iran. *mute* Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Iran's fans. Mark Lawrenson. The other game is one button away. Ah well. I've made my choice so I'll stick with it. Ronaldo hasn't scored yet after the first five minutes, so that's encouraging. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew_ Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 "He wasn't sure if it was New York or New Year" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
git2thachoppa Posted June 25, 2018 Author Share Posted June 25, 2018 The only thing better than Iran winning is Iran winning while Lawro sarcastically and dryly rips Portugal apart. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Iranians falling out between themselves. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Typical Joao Mario shot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coulthard's Jaw Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Pique should be off there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
metal_guitarist Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 How has Pique stayed on the pitch? That's a shocking tackle and if the ref has missed it why has VAR not stepped in? That's a clear red card. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Beiranvand really did get away with that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigmatic Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Yeah, if there's one thing you don't do after diving in two footed and catching someone on the ankle it's go and rant at the player you've just caught to show that you lost the plot and not just your balance. One nil Morocco. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Iran GK seems a bit flappy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltablue Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 The Iranian keeper will end up signing for Liverpool if he keeps on going like this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Get in! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew_ Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 What have Spain done to Big Save Dave?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartwork Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Come on Morocco! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan045 Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Quickly turns on Spain vs Morocco* Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybluedave Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Iran's keeper looks fun Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew_ Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Probably wouldn't have got there but why was Pique running to the line, which was further away than the player Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
git2thachoppa Posted June 25, 2018 Author Share Posted June 25, 2018 1-0 Morocco! If they score another, Iran and Portugal can both qualify with a draw! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew_ Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Spain are so boring anyways, would be good for them to **** off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigmatic Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Proper commentator's curse. Commentary team talking about how the one thing Morocco lack as a striker and Iniesta and Ramos both leave the ball for Morocco's striker Don't think you can blame Big Save Dave for conceding a one on one created by comedy passing in defence Trouble with Spain is they're quite good going forward too. Iniesta with an assist at both ends now... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haguey Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Spain losing Proper mugs World Cup this, everyone looks crap Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 4 minutes ago, Andrew_ said: What have Spain done to Big Save Dave?? We need to get him back to the comfortable surroundings of OT asap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Isco levels it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Well, that lead lasted 5 minutes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haguey Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Haha megs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bacon Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Just now, GunmaN1905 said: Isco levels it. The guy i took out of my fantasy team after he did naff all the other 2 games Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew_ Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 1 minute ago, Haguey said: Spain losing Proper mugs World Cup this, everyone looks crap Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggins Top Boys Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Schoolboy Spain defending Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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