World Cup 2022 - Team and Match Discussion

Esse85 · 22-11-2022 07:15PM

Australia shirt is one of the nicer ones.

ShamoBuc · 22-11-2022 07:16PM

I wonder have Australia simply poked the Beast - makes for a much more entertaining game now either way.

martyos121 · 22-11-2022 07:23PM

This France side is there for the taking if Australia are brave enough. Utterly sh*te up as far as Mbappé.

Damien360 · 22-11-2022 07:24PM

That would have been a class goal for Duke had he hit the target. Lovely hit and keeper beaten.

Damien360 · 22-11-2022 07:27PM

Ah well. The beast has awoken. France get the first of a few more.

Mr.Nice Guy · 22-11-2022 07:27PM

That's more like it. Lovely ball by Theo Hernandez.

Esse85 · 22-11-2022 07:27PM

Awful defending to leave him completely unmarked in the box.

trashcan · 22-11-2022 07:28PM

Ah well, it was nice while it lasted. Was just about to type how Well Australia were doing.

ShamoBuc · 22-11-2022 07:28PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119908345#Comment_119908345

Minutes later 1-1

~Rebel~ · 22-11-2022 07:28PM

Good start for the Aussies, but would probably expect France to take it on from here now..

crushproof · 22-11-2022 07:29PM

Gorgeous ball from Hernandez

DJIMI TRARORE · 22-11-2022 07:29PM

Super cross and finish,even if completely unmarked

martyos121 · 22-11-2022 07:32PM

And now the floodgates could be open.

ShamoBuc · 22-11-2022 07:32PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119908315#Comment_119908315

Poked indeed 2-1

Mr.Nice Guy · 22-11-2022 07:33PM

France turn it around. Lovely flick from Mbappe in the build.

gormdubhgorm · 22-11-2022 07:34PM

Jayus Giroud is 36 wouldn’t know it.

Esse85 · 22-11-2022 07:34PM

Giroud is a really under-rated player, doesn't get half enough credit compared to some selfish players who want all the limelight.

Mr.Nice Guy · 22-11-2022 07:52PM

Strange half. France awful early on, and then went and provided some of the best attacking football in the competition. The defensive side looks shaky and I think Deschamps will have to tinker with it as the tournament progresses. They look like a work in progress.

~Rebel~ · 22-11-2022 08:19PM

They also just look like they’re not taking it too seriously, like they really don’t consider Australia a threat - despite going behind! Seem almost dismissive in how relaxed they are about things.

martyos121 · 22-11-2022 08:22PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119908636#Comment_119908636

In other words; the French being French.

Mr.Nice Guy · 22-11-2022 08:30PM

MBAPPE!

~Rebel~ · 22-11-2022 08:31PM

Done and dusted now. Have looked like they could raise their level whenever they’ve felt like it - just haven’t seemed too bothered aside from 5 minute spells here or there 😅

Damien360 · 22-11-2022 08:31PM

Fantastic header. Strolling to the win now.

breezy1985 · 22-11-2022 08:32PM

Christ he has 29 goals and 60 caps at 23 years old.

Also I wish Theo would stop looking so good on the world stage.

Damien360 · 22-11-2022 08:34PM

Giroud, some record and stamina for his age. Equals Henry’s record.

Mr.Nice Guy · 22-11-2022 08:35PM

They're cooking now. Mbappe sets up Giroud.

It would be nice to see Giroud break the record with a hat-trick.

gormdubhgorm · 22-11-2022 08:36PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119908724#Comment_119908724

Always used to think he was an awkward lump, but a very useful awkward lump - very unselfish good team player.

Esse85 · 22-11-2022 08:37PM

Can't think of a team ever with faster wide players on each side than Mbappe and Djembele.

SlickRic · 22-11-2022 08:46PM

Mbappé is absolutely terrifying.

Mr.Nice Guy · 22-11-2022 08:49PM

Tchouameni and Rabiot did well, albeit against a poor side. It will be intriguing to see how the midfield battle unfolds against Denmark, who have had their number this year.

World Cup 2022 - Team and Match Discussion

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