That reminded a lot of the freekick against Portsmouth. This is why the World Cup is so wonderful. You're up Messi.
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Messi has a lot more talent around him. I wouldn't be shocked if Argentina wins the whole thing.
Argentina won't make it out of the group.
I despise Ronaldo (flopping fairy), but I cannot hate on his talent (especially when he cares to actually play the game).
What was De Gea doing? Not just on the howler, but also on the free kick...from that angle, he should've been a couple more steps to his left pre-kick, as there was no way CR7 would've hit the opposite post.
I despise Ronaldo (flopping fairy), but I cannot hate on his talent (especially when he cares to actually play the game).
What was De Gea doing? Not just on the howler, but also on the free kick...from that angle, he should've been a couple more steps to his left pre-kick, as there was no way CR7 would've hit the opposite post.
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Just my luck. 2 players I can't stand (Floppin' Ronaldo and Costa, perhaps the dirtiest player on the planet) score 5 between then. What a match, though. This will make up for having to get up at the crack of dawn tomorrow to start watching. Let's go, Socceroos!
I'm not sure I can bring myself to wake up at 6am on a Saturday to watch the bore fest that'll be France/Australia. I'll save up for Argentina/Iceland at 9am
France v Austria is the first game I've watched. Stadium is half empty and the shadow on the field is distracting. I'm calling it: lamest World Cup ever.
About to flip over to NFL network to watch A Football Life reruns (j/k).
About to flip over to NFL network to watch A Football Life reruns (j/k).
Looked like a flop on the replay, but they gave it to him. I guess any contact counts when it's down in the legs. 1-0 France.
Umtiti looked like Jalen Ramsey with that PBU...Wrong sport though. PK to Australia converted & it's 1-1.
Stadium has filled in. Everyone must have been down buying beers. Might be the booze talking but I'm calling it: Best World Cup ever.
Except for the opening match, it's been extraordinary so far. ...And I'm sure the players and fans prefer the climate in Russia over the Amazonian jungle.
Every time Iceland gets the ball in Argentina's half they look dangerous. Also Caballero is rubbish in goal.
Gotta love that keeper, even if those guys don't know how to spell "Ice".
I'm fascinated by Iceland's tactics.
Ball on their end of the field...drop back and pack it in.
Ball on the opposing team's end of the field and the other team has possession....press high and tight man-to-man (which forced a few turnovers that allowed offensive chances).
Get possession of the ball...everyone on the team presses forward instantly and crashes the box.
Such heart to play that way. They were gassed by the end. I wonder how they'll turn it around in 4 days to play Game 2. Will be a case study in recovery.
But hell of a game by them today!
Ball on their end of the field...drop back and pack it in.
Ball on the opposing team's end of the field and the other team has possession....press high and tight man-to-man (which forced a few turnovers that allowed offensive chances).
Get possession of the ball...everyone on the team presses forward instantly and crashes the box.
Such heart to play that way. They were gassed by the end. I wonder how they'll turn it around in 4 days to play Game 2. Will be a case study in recovery.
But hell of a game by them today!
Denmark is basically Eriksen and 10 randos. Makes sense they have no idea how to break down this Peruvian team. Peru is good.
He seems to do that more on the national team. If you ever watch him with Barcelona he is all over the place on offense, setting things up, dribbling past many guys, taking great shots. This Argentina coach is terrible and has changed the formations and line ups for every game. It is one of the reasons that they barely qualified for the WC.
This announcer is cracking me up. He might stroke out if Peru scores.
