World Cup 2022 - Qatar

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Wed Nov 30, 2022 6:54 am

Nonlinear FC wrote: ↑Wed Nov 30, 2022 5:50 am I've never been a big Ferreira backer, but I thought he should've been brought in over Wright to kill the game off. Not a big deal, I just think his motor would've been more useful.

Couldn’t be worse than what Wright brought to the game. I didn’t question that decision because I didn’t know enough about Wright. He looked like he was afraid of the ball. The the last shot is inexcusable.

Nonlinear FC · Post by **Nonlinear FC** » Wed Nov 30, 2022 10:04 am

The Sybian wrote: ↑Wed Nov 30, 2022 6:54 am
Nonlinear FC wrote: ↑Wed Nov 30, 2022 5:50 am I've never been a big Ferreira backer, but I thought he should've been brought in over Wright to kill the game off. Not a big deal, I just think his motor would've been more useful.
Couldn’t be worse than what Wright brought to the game. I didn’t question that decision because I didn’t know enough about Wright. He looked like he was afraid of the ball. The the last shot is inexcusable.

Yeah, my group went nuts when he did that.

I know that he is part of the young gun group that came up together. I've watched some really great highlights from him this season. I just don't think he's ready for this level.

Nonlinear FC · Post by **Nonlinear FC** » Wed Nov 30, 2022 11:22 am

DRAMA going on with this slate of 3rd group games.

Tunisia go up 1-0 on France (who are sitting a BUNCH of players) and no more than 5 minutes later, Australia finishes clinically on a counter break and they are winning 1-0.

ETA - If you're not staring at the tables, Tunisia and Denmark need a win and an AUS loss.

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Wed Nov 30, 2022 11:37 am

Can we have less European teams? They bring nothing. Denmark, Switzerland, Serbia, Wales (Belgium, just kidding) etc...

People who say that the Euros are better than the World Cup just like seeing 0-0 draws.

They are just so dull. More spots for teams like Ghana and Korea and Canada who at least brought some excitement even if they don't advance.

Who doesn't want to see more Senegal instead of Switzerland.

I guess we are getting that in 2026.

Brontoburglar · Post by **Brontoburglar** » Wed Nov 30, 2022 11:45 am

The European teams you named combined for one 0-0 draw ... the same number of 0-0 draws that the three teams you mentioned next combined for

Post by **brian** » Wed Nov 30, 2022 11:50 am

Australia result would guarantee every confederation get at least 1 team through to round of 16.

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Wed Nov 30, 2022 11:56 am

So Australia enters the US bracket. Now we're all cheering for Saudi Arabia to beat Mexico and win the group (with a Poland-Argentina draw)

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Wed Nov 30, 2022 12:02 pm

That would have been absolutely wild if that goal was to make the difference between advancing or not. That will be a hotly debated call.

Rex · Post by **Rex** » Wed Nov 30, 2022 12:03 pm

It can't be Mexico. That is good news. I don't think I would split hairs between the Saudis and Poland.

Other half has ENG-SEN-FRA-??? Would be equally hilarious if ARG or MEX.

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Wed Nov 30, 2022 12:30 pm

This is the garbage we deal with in Canada.

And Sid Seixeiro, like usual, sets the record straight.

Nonlinear FC · Post by **Nonlinear FC** » Wed Nov 30, 2022 12:49 pm

Meh... That's just a guy who needs to burn some copy and make a mark where there's nothing really to write about for CAN at this point.

Guy is clearly a jackass.

Nonlinear FC · Post by **Nonlinear FC** » Wed Nov 30, 2022 12:51 pm

And, man, just listened to the rant... Fuck yeah. That's how you deal with troll reporters.

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Wed Nov 30, 2022 1:24 pm

Very interesting starting 11 from Argentina. No Paredes in the middle, Lautaro on the bench. Dybala hasn't seen the field yet. And this is a must win game.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Wed Nov 30, 2022 1:50 pm

Alvarez brace incoming.

Nonlinear FC · Post by **Nonlinear FC** » Wed Nov 30, 2022 2:14 pm

It's not like it's unprecedented, but it sure is nice to see Mexico having to face a hostile, overwhelming in numbers crowd.

I want them to win simply for regional rankings, but, you know... Rough equivalent to rooting for aOSU...

Nonlinear FC · Post by **Nonlinear FC** » Wed Nov 30, 2022 2:24 pm

Saudi's are fun to watch.

Nonlinear FC · Post by **Nonlinear FC** » Wed Nov 30, 2022 2:39 pm

Wow. Messi PK saved. That's nuts.

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Wed Nov 30, 2022 2:41 pm

Nonlinear FC wrote: ↑Wed Nov 30, 2022 2:39 pm Wow. Messi PK saved. That's nuts.

The Polish keeper is not bad!

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Wed Nov 30, 2022 2:42 pm

Nothing like freaking out over a replay you thought was live.

HaulCitgo · Post by **HaulCitgo** » Wed Nov 30, 2022 2:52 pm

Nonlinear FC wrote: ↑Wed Nov 30, 2022 10:04 am
The Sybian wrote: ↑Wed Nov 30, 2022 6:54 am
Nonlinear FC wrote: ↑Wed Nov 30, 2022 5:50 am I've never been a big Ferreira backer, but I thought he should've been brought in over Wright to kill the game off. Not a big deal, I just think his motor would've been more useful.
Couldn’t be worse than what Wright brought to the game. I didn’t question that decision because I didn’t know enough about Wright. He looked like he was afraid of the ball. The the last shot is inexcusable.
Yeah, my group went nuts when he did that.

I know that he is part of the young gun group that came up together. I've watched some really great highlights from him this season. I just don't think he's ready for this level.

Taking a shot EVERY time there. Less than zero im running to the corner. Just should have chipped it better is all.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Wed Nov 30, 2022 2:53 pm

Giff wrote: ↑Wed Nov 30, 2022 2:42 pm Nothing like freaking out over a replay you thought was live.

Yeah, Pulisic scored yesterday, not today.

Nonlinear FC · Post by **Nonlinear FC** » Wed Nov 30, 2022 2:55 pm

And a nation would be cursing you out. You do you.

A half ass half chance with the stakes on the line. Not a very smart decision, to say the very least.

HaulCitgo · Post by **HaulCitgo** » Wed Nov 30, 2022 2:58 pm

How is that a half chance? Seem to recall him more or less alone with the keeper way too far out. Maybe poor recollection

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Wed Nov 30, 2022 3:01 pm

A_B wrote: ↑Wed Nov 30, 2022 2:53 pm
Giff wrote: ↑Wed Nov 30, 2022 2:42 pm Nothing like freaking out over a replay you thought was live.
Yeah, Pulisic scored yesterday, not today.

When did Landon score??

Nonlinear FC · Post by **Nonlinear FC** » Wed Nov 30, 2022 3:05 pm

HaulCitgo wrote: ↑Wed Nov 30, 2022 2:58 pm How is that a half chance? Seem to recall him more or less alone with the keeper way too far out. Maybe poor recollection

TBH, I need to go back and look. In the moment, it felt very speculative and a poor decision. But, I was EXTREMELY stressed out at that point, so I may be misremembering.

Gimme a minute... I'll be right back.

(Just giving you grief, (mostly) Citgo... s'all good.)

HaulCitgo · Post by **HaulCitgo** » Wed Nov 30, 2022 3:06 pm

https://www.foxsports.com/replay/3e4f36 ... ec34b97326

Replay at 2:29:11. Far from a half chance. There is a defender closer than I realized but the goalie is scrambling backwards and is still outside the goalie box when he strikes it. All strikers should finish that more often than not. Left footed sure, but hes a pro.

all good too... just seems like way too much grief from a lot of quarters for what was probably the right decision or at worse reasonable. No way he knows if theres 15 seconds or 2 mins left

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Wed Nov 30, 2022 3:07 pm

Wright's xG on that play is under 0.1 on both FBRef and Infogol.

HaulCitgo · Post by **HaulCitgo** » Wed Nov 30, 2022 3:13 pm

Forget the incorrect metrics just watch the replay. Thats not one out of 10 other than its on his left. Goalie is way too far out scrambling backwards. Just a chip and hes got time.

Rex · Post by **Rex** » Wed Nov 30, 2022 3:15 pm

Someone is going to Bornstein Mexico into the next round

Rex · Post by **Rex** » Wed Nov 30, 2022 3:17 pm

Landon has never sounded happier

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Wed Nov 30, 2022 3:20 pm

Wow. Mexico is going to extend their streak

Nonlinear FC · Post by **Nonlinear FC** » Wed Nov 30, 2022 3:23 pm

HaulCitgo wrote: ↑Wed Nov 30, 2022 3:13 pm Forget the incorrect metrics just watch the replay. Thats not one out of 10 other than its on his left. Goalie is way too far out scrambling backwards. Just a chip and hes got time.

Right, but he doesn't have a left foot.

Sorry man, but that's 101. Unless you are literally wide open in front of the net, you take that to the corner. Maybe if it's on his right foot? But it wasn't. Lots of very high level strikers don't have both feet to finish from that far out. I'm not slagging on the guy. Just a poor decision.

Nonlinear FC · Post by **Nonlinear FC** » Wed Nov 30, 2022 3:27 pm

degenerasian wrote: ↑Wed Nov 30, 2022 3:20 pm Wow. Mexico is going to extend their streak

If this result stands, I think it goes to the 3rd tie-breaker - Fair Play. Which would go to Poland.

Rex · Post by **Rex** » Wed Nov 30, 2022 3:31 pm

If Mexico picks up a yellow for simulation....

Nonlinear FC · Post by **Nonlinear FC** » Wed Nov 30, 2022 3:37 pm

I mean, as discussed, better for CONCACAF for Mex to go through... but...

It's pretty delicious if MEX gets bounced out due to yellow cards.

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Wed Nov 30, 2022 3:37 pm

Nonlinear FC wrote: ↑Wed Nov 30, 2022 3:27 pm
degenerasian wrote: ↑Wed Nov 30, 2022 3:20 pm Wow. Mexico is going to extend their streak
If this result stands, I think it goes to the 3rd tie-breaker - Fair Play. Which would go to Poland.

Mexico going out for too much shithousery would be so fucking great.

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Wed Nov 30, 2022 3:37 pm

Nonlinear FC wrote: ↑Wed Nov 30, 2022 3:27 pm
degenerasian wrote: ↑Wed Nov 30, 2022 3:20 pm Wow. Mexico is going to extend their streak
If this result stands, I think it goes to the 3rd tie-breaker - Fair Play. Which would go to Poland.

That would be great, considering… El Tri

P.D.X. · Post by **P.D.X.** » Wed Nov 30, 2022 3:38 pm

Que rico if Mex goes out on fair play.

Rex · Post by **Rex** » Wed Nov 30, 2022 3:38 pm

yellow for Poland

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Wed Nov 30, 2022 3:39 pm

Rex wrote: ↑Wed Nov 30, 2022 3:38 pmyellow for Poland

"but they can afford that, Mexico's got WAY more" - Ian Darke