Thread to discuss the football itself.
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I'm reminded of the mauling Brazil were on the receiving end of on home soil at the 2014 World Cup against Germany. That ended 7-1.
Officially called the Republic of Korea
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Korea
As Billy Bragg once sad “ it’s not much of a Korea”
Their naivety is almost admirable in a way. They keep going gung ho. All they can do now is try to get a goal or two I suppose.
I think it's one of those ones where they use both... but their football team specifically is Korea Republic, in the same way ours is the Republic of Ireland instead of just Ireland.
More babies falling around the place.
Have to think the Brazilians will butcher Croatia based on today's games.
Should be 7 or 8.
Richarlson was literally 30 yards from any defender ..... ran at the goal..... and no one came to him.....Brutal Defending on so many levels.
It could be 5 or 6 at least. Only question now is whether Brazil will show mercy in the second half.
Yeah, would expect a few changes to rest lads at this stage alright... wouldn't be surprised if Neymar doesn't come back out second half since he's only just back from injury. Same for Richarlison really, give how close he was to missing the tournament altogether with injuries. Job done today.
South Korean defender didn’t connect with Richi for the penalty,should have been a VAR bring ref to sideline moment.
Brazil are outclassing them anyway.
On ITV I think ally mccoist has climaxed at least twice
Korean defense doesn’t know if they are Kiming or Gwoning
Paqueta, Rice and Areola vying to be the first West Ham players since the 66 brigade to win the World Cup as a Hammer.
If they bring Martinelli on here he could feast.
And Aguerd
Didi giving out about the dancing from Brazil. Bit bloody petty from him.
Poor Hanmann is not a dancer. I suppose German efficiency all the way through
Good god Didi. They’re playing well and enjoying themselves, relax!
So was Roy!!
Oh come on I am about to eat
Agree with Didi about the dancing, no surprise to see Neymar in the middle of it either.
Part of their culture my arse.
Bloody hell, Korea really should have gotten a very easy goal there..
He blamed Neymar for them not scoring heavily in the group stage. He’s to be taken with a grain of salt.
The dancing is completely over the top and looks ridiculous. Also Neymar's and Richarlison's hair is f...ing pathetic.
Missed all the goals 4 Brazil ones. Any of them any good? Score reflective of dominance?
Korea poor or Brazil good?
Oddly enough they could be vulnerable after this game.
Croatia surely will be better at defending and they prob won’t attach as much. Also they have just squeezed through a tough match, Brazil have walked this game, confidence will be high but it can make closer games harder to manage.
An early goal for this Brazil in any game is a disaster once they get motoring but I think the weakness of these teams can be hitting the solid defencive teams who keep them out and the longer it goes 0-0 in those ganes the more momentum can shift with a smash and grab 1-0 on the cards.
All of them good even the penalty
Games kind of petered out. No intensity.
I would prefer Modric to win a WC ahead of that Neymar fella anyway! Hope you are right.
