World Cup 2022 - Team and Match Discussion

martingriff · 06-12-2022 07:06PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119964602#Comment_119964602

I was not been serious it was a joke

BorneTobyWilde · 06-12-2022 07:07PM

Ronaldo dropped to bench tonight, could be a long night they want him for latter stages of game

ArmaniJeanss · 06-12-2022 07:08PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119964636#Comment_119964636

Sarri, Kepa and Cabellero incident at Wembley?

Agent Coulson · 06-12-2022 07:08PM

Spain also didn't pick Kepa either who has been in decent form for Chelsea.

HalloweenJack · 06-12-2022 07:09PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119964630#Comment_119964630

It's the Spanish way. It is drilled into them from kids. Pass the ball around ad nauseam. Always go for the safe, short pass. They are practically afraid to hit the ball that might rise a metre off the ground.

In fairness, one of the co-commentators on Spanish TV (think it was Javi Martinez) was complaining that they weren't putting it into the box so maybe there are some people turning against it but, in my time here, it really seems like its been embedded into the Spanish football psyche that that is the only way to play football.

Mr.Nice Guy · 06-12-2022 07:10PM

Surprised at Santos' selections. No Cancelo, Ronaldo, Neves, while Leao still left out. If you're Swiss, you're feeling pretty good about that line-up. Want Portugal to advance and thought they would, but leaning towards the Swiss to edge it now. I'd say France and England are hoping Portugal go out.

Agent Coulson · 06-12-2022 07:10PM

I can see Switzerland winning the next game although dropping Ronnie was a good move by the Portugal manger.

martingriff · 06-12-2022 07:11PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119964616#Comment_119964616

True I wasn't that serious about it threw me for a loop as I looked down and then up and then I saw a fez

trashcan · 06-12-2022 07:12PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119964550#Comment_119964550

Enough with the Bono puns. They’ll still be going by New Years Day at this rate.

Loafing Oaf · 06-12-2022 07:15PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119964681#Comment_119964681

Switzerland or Morocco in a WC semi-final, I reckon they'd fancy that alright...

Fitz* · 06-12-2022 07:34PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119964674#Comment_119964674

Tuchel also did it at Wembley, against Liverpool. Brought on Kepa, who saved none and missed the deciding kick.

Fitz* · 06-12-2022 07:34PM

The Portugal manager sticking to his word of dropping the man child because of his attitude. Cancelo also being dropped is big news.

06-12-2022 07:41PM

Portugal will be able to play as a team at least, all the sides trying to carry these players who wont or can't put in the hard yards have fallen away, outside of Argentina, but Messi still brings a hell of a lot to the team

ctrl-alt-delete · 06-12-2022 07:43PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119964687#Comment_119964687

The Morroco keeper had more Desire, I'd say the moving in mysterious ways put the Spanish lads off a bit. Where ever they kicked them he followed.

Some of the stuttery Spanish penalties, I mean it looked like they were running to stand still.

Spain didn't even score One, that was Bad - I'd love to be The Fly on the wall of that dressing room now after all that practice. They must feel like right Lemons.

StringerBell · 06-12-2022 07:44PM

Messi ie the youngest of them all I'd say too is he? 2/3 years between him and Ronaldo, not sure bout Lewa but I'm sure he's younger, who else is doing it that I'm forgetting? Uruguay maybe were?

The Portuguese way to keep it tight at the start and in that context holding back Ronaldo and Neves and Cancelo I guess makes sense, especially if your considering extra time and penalties

06-12-2022 07:47PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119964786#Comment_119964786

Ya he is younger then Ronnie not sure on lewa close enough I think, Messi and him were topping the walking charts after the group stages.

Wales deffo did it will bale and Ramsey like they either couldn't or wouldn't run.

It frustrates the life out if me especially at the world cup.

Watching some of the lesser talented teams who play tactically sound football and all put in a shift from Canada (who had no luck) USA Morocco Switzerland is refreshing to see.

I think the standard of managers the European teams have brought on average have been behind the curve

ctrl-alt-delete · 06-12-2022 07:52PM

Jesus, Ronaldo loves the spotlight - but that is some spotlight at the bench there.

cmac2009 · 06-12-2022 07:54PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119964808#Comment_119964808

Not sure who he sat beside on the bench but he was struggling to contain his laughter at the situation.

06-12-2022 07:55PM

Stadium not even nearly full is a joke for this stage of a world cup, joke for any stage really

Quazzie · 06-12-2022 08:00PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119964628#Comment_119964628

Signori never missed a penalty and never ran up to a penalty.

trashcan · 06-12-2022 08:01PM

Ballsy call by the Portuguese manager. I mean, I can’t stand the preening git, but he’s probably more likely than anyone else to get a goal. Manager will be slaughtered if the6 don’t win. I sense another Piers Morgan interview incoming !

breezy1985 · 06-12-2022 08:07PM

Spain out and finally a side from Asia/Africa through and Ronaldo put back in his box. Best night of the 16 easily.

Stupid to finally drop Ronaldo and still not pick Leao though.

06-12-2022 08:08PM

The Portuguese press still looks bad but at least they all run

BorneTobyWilde · 06-12-2022 08:14PM

Yea the Portuguese players all have the runs in them, Ronaldo static, but does get there if a chance falls

BorneTobyWilde · 06-12-2022 08:17PM

GOAL

Ramos

BorneTobyWilde · 06-12-2022 08:18PM

Not even Ronaldo scores that

pjohnson · 06-12-2022 08:18PM

I wonder will this finally kill possession for possession sake and actually have teams start developing/using strikers.

wanderer100 · 06-12-2022 08:19PM

Managers call has payed off , absolute rocket of a strike

cmac2009 · 06-12-2022 08:20PM

Did Ronaldo run down to celebrate like the rest of the subs?

trashcan · 06-12-2022 08:20PM

Looks like a good call by the Manager so far. CR12 looks a bit green around the gills!😀

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