Qatar 2022 World Cup

[belchardo]

we only bloody well went and did it!

Group D - France, Tunisia, Denmark

Games
v France - 22/11/2022 10:00pm local (AEDT 23/11/22 0600)
v Tunisia - 26/11/2022 1:00pm local (AEDT 26/11/22 2100)
v Denmark - 30/11/2022 6:00pm (AEDT 1/12/22 0200)

Full draw https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/6a616c6cf19bc57a/original/FWC-2022-Match-Schedule.pdf

(https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/6a616c6cf19bc57a/original/FWC-2022-Match-Schedule.pdf)

[belchardo]

I didn't realise that sbs are broadcasting all of the world cup matches. Win - thought I'd have to get optus.

[Retro Jet]

Those are all Oz friendly times.

[boz-monaut]

all our games are in the same stadium too, Al-Janoub Stadium

and yes, it's that one that looks like a giant ****

[belchardo]

all our games are in the same stadium too, Al-Janoub Stadium

and yes, it's that one that looks like a giant ****

This is good but less good than it would have been in say Brazil. Must be a good 15 minute bus ride between the two furthest stadiums.

[Bremsstrahlung]

This is good but less good than it would have been in say Brazil. Must be a good 15 minute bus ride between the two furthest stadiums.

Yehhh I think from the southern most to the northernmost is about 1 hour 20 minutes from memory, that’s with the “official” transport too.

It’s a bit odd our games are all in the same stadium isn’t it.

[boz-monaut]

https://arquitecturaviva.com/assets/uploads/obras/44269/av_imagen.jpeg?

[Retro Jet]

Happy 100 years of the Socceroos chaps.

https://fb.watch/dIbaL6857P/

[Jardelsimage]

well it's official.

we are now called the Marinaroos.

[MFKS]

well it's official.

we are now called the Marinaroos.

Can't believe the Gypo left out his son in law and Rogic

Thought those two were nailed on selections

[Jetmaster]

Vukovic, really?

[MFKS]

Vukovic, really?



What do you think ??

Gypo

[q-money]

i don't think i'd ever find a team i hated more than the jerks, but here we are

[Buddha]

Can't believe the Gypo left out his son in law and Rogic

Thought those two were nailed on selections

Had to balance it out so people wouldnt accuse him of picking his boys, even though he clearly has

[Bremsstrahlung]

Sweeps?
Is this where we discuss the WC in general or just the central coast socceroos?

[Bon]

Sweeps?
Is this where we discuss the WC in general or just the central coast socceroos?

I'm happy to get one running like I've done in the past?
(Sorry pv4, Pam has retired, but can try to contact her for the draw though! haha)

[Bremsstrahlung]

I'm happy to get one running like I've done in the past?
(Sorry pv4, Pam has retired, but can try to contact her for the draw though! haha)

You’re the man!

[Aegon]

Sweeps thread link:
https://www.newcastlefootball.net/forum/showthread.php?3103-World-Cup-2022-Sweeps

[Bon]

Sweeps thread link:
https://www.newcastlefootball.net/forum/showthread.php?3103-World-Cup-2022-Sweeps

Thanks mate!

[Bremsstrahlung]

Wonder why we aren’t trying to play at least one friendly…
Presumably the 1 week prep time we have. But most other nations seem to be lining something up

[Jetmaster]

Wonder why we aren’t trying to play at least one friendly…
Presumably the 1 week prep time we have. But most other nations seem to be lining something up

They don't want to dent the confidence. No doubt those NZ games showed we were world beaters :blush:

[StannyCFCJET]

They don't want to dent the confidence. No doubt those NZ games showed we were world beaters :blush:

Nah Arnold needs to run it by Crawley first

[MFKS]

Wonder why we aren’t trying to play at least one friendly…
Presumably the 1 week prep time we have. But most other nations seem to be lining something up

Have you considered the tinpot FFA probably can't afford it ??

FFS we got a Gypo as a coach so it ain't like we got the coin like we did when we brought in Venables Hiddink Verbeek etc

[Jetmaster]

Have you considered the tinpot FFA probably can't afford it ??

FFS we got a Gypo as a coach so it ain't like we got the coin like we did when we brought in Venables Hiddink Verbeek etc

At least have an intra club trial with the Gypos.

[belchardo]

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-11-18/qatar-to-announce-alcoholic-beer-ban-in-world-cup-u-turn/101674056

Classic qatar.

[baldrick]

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-11-18/qatar-to-announce-alcoholic-beer-ban-in-world-cup-u-turn/101674056

Classic qatar.

Oh wow, what a surprise

(I might be a bit sarcastic here)

[The Dunster]

Ok if you support one of the better teams but there's no way anyone could watch Australia without being drunk.

[Bremsstrahlung]

Actually feeling optimistic about this for some reason.

Can’t wait to see Arnold and have all hope dissipate.

[The Hacker]

Martin Boyle out will hurt us. He gives us a spark

[MFKS]

I suppose the good news is that with Qatar being so shit we won't be the worst team at the World Cup now

[Jardelsimage]

I suppose the good news is that with Qatar being so shit we won't be the worst team at the World Cup now

the better news is, after losing the bid to host 2022 world cup, we are now, not going down in history to be the first host nation to lose the opening match.

[MFKS]

Can't wait to England get knocked out

Any idiot who wants to virtue signal to Marxist communists grifters like Burn Loot Murder doesn't deserve anything but scorn

[belchardo]

Low bar for a penalty set by var.

[Bremsstrahlung]

Loving the expert commentary and insight so far.
Suggesting they would’ve liked to have seen McGree’s off target shot, “be aimed closer to the goal”.

[belchardo]

Goodwin! Great cross from Leckie too.

[belchardo]

Loving the expert commentary and insight so far.
Suggesting they would’ve liked to have seen McGree’s off target shot, “be aimed closer to the goal”.

It was a good comment.

[Bremsstrahlung]

Goodwin! Great cross from Leckie too.

Great play. Goodwin did well to keep his cool in that situation.


France look very dangerous with Mbappe and Dembele. We don’t quite know how to handle them attacking at pace.


We look like we are playing with some discipline now. Mooy gets ball and a good opportunity for a run by RB but they held position.
Mooy is playing well so far.

[belchardo]

France starting to find their groove. They could easily put 4 past us. Gulf in class is just so apparent, despite us playing pretty well.

[Jetmaster]

Watching superior BBC coverage.....Jets get a mention via Riley McGree.

[Jetmaster]

There is a chance here if we weren't so passive.

[Bremsstrahlung]

Yehhh, I get the instincts are to stay back to not be vulnerable especially against an attack with Mbappe, Dembele, Giroud and Griezman.

But if we keep staying off them, I can see us conceding again, they have time, field position and the skill.
Hopefully we can change something up and get on the front foot a bit and create something.

[Bremsstrahlung]

Oops. There we go. Inevitable.

[Jetmaster]

Stupid kit font too. Leckie looks like he has a question mark on his back.

[belchardo]

Faark. I think we could ship 6 now.

[Bremsstrahlung]

Stupid kit font too. Leckie looks like he has a question mark on his back.

Appropriate.

Aside from the assist, which was great. Hasn’t offered much.

[belchardo]

No point bringing a forward on if you never play the ball forward.

[Bremsstrahlung]

France basically walking.
And we ain’t much better

[Bremsstrahlung]

Loving the expert commentary and insight so far.
Suggesting they would’ve liked to have seen McGree’s off target shot, “be aimed closer to the goal”.

I’d like to apologise to Mr Kewell. Despite the early Captain Obvious moment, I think he’s been pretty bang on with his assessment and tactical advice so far.

[belchardo]

I’d like to apologise to Mr Kewell. Despite the early Captain Obvious moment, I think he’s been pretty bang on with his assessment and tactical advice so far.

True, but Stevie wonder could probably watch a game and work out our tactical deficiencies.

[Bremsstrahlung]

I don’t think I’ve ever seen the added times that are being added on so far this WC.

[Bremsstrahlung]

I don’t think I’ve ever seen the added times that are being added on so far this WC.

7 this game.
8 in Tunisia - Denmark
8 for Mexico Poland
15 in Argentina vs Saudi game
11 USA vs Wales
14 England vs Iran
10 Senegal Netherlands
Only 6 minutes for Qatar Ecuador

[belchardo]

I like it, but I'd prefer if they could speed things up in the game.

[Jetmaster]

Yeah, but do we always have to go down this FIFA directive, flavour of the month route.

Stop tweaking the game

[Buddha]

Aussie DNA didnt get us very far. Who would have thought that actually trying to play football in the first 15 minutes got us on the front foot and ahead on the scoreboard (shocking i know)

[MFKS]

7 this game.
8 in Tunisia - Denmark
8 for Mexico Poland
15 in Argentina vs Saudi game
11 USA vs Wales
14 England vs Iran
10 Senegal Netherlands
Only 6 minutes for Qatar Ecuador
It's like we are playing "Fergie Time"
every game now

Who does this extra time favour though??

The "big" club who will now have more time to turn a bad result around

When Man City or PSG or Real Madrid or Bayern Munich are not getting the result they should against lower tier opposition we will get 10 mins of added on time instead of 4 minutes for them to get a result

On a more personal note as Jets fans this should see us lose plenty more games in added on time than we usually do 😜😂

[Jetmaster]

Appropriate.

Aside from the assist, which was great. Hasn’t offered much.

Actually, one of the good things about the BBC was the analysis. Didier Drogba summised that the first goal was Leckie's fault.

The graphics showed Behic moving from the left side to the back post to mark. Leckie moved to the front. When the ball was cleared Leckie moved out at the wrong angle, stood at the edge of the box, and left a big hole for Rabiot.

Leckie out!

[MFKS]

Can't wait to England get knocked out

Any idiot who wants to virtue signal to Marxist communists grifters like Burn Loot Murder doesn't deserve anything but scorn

Just as I will be cheering on whoever sends the Germans home

You are there to play football so leave your politics at the door as your piss weak attempt to insult the host country and their values and beliefs are pathetic

There are other cultures out there who don't support your misguided warped views

[MFKS]

Just as I will be cheering on whoever sends the Germans home

You are there to play football so leave your politics at the door as your piss weak attempt to insult the host country and their values and beliefs are pathetic

There are other cultures out there who don't support your misguided warped views

Go Woke

Go Broke

Go Home


Forza Nippon

[StannyCFCJET]

Qatar didn't leave politics behind. They used them to get the world cup by promising things then back tracking last minute

[Aegon]

Take the political drivel to the appropriate thread.

[Hunter403]

The Japanese, Canadians and KSA have shown that the way to give yourself a chance is to have a go. Hell, Australia did for 15 minutes then got timid. Simple fact is tht our defence is not good enough, particularly at right back, so we have to score.

Have a go ya mug!

[W8 WATCHER]

The Japanese, Canadians and KSA have shown that the way to give yourself a chance is to have a go. Hell, Australia did for 15 minutes then got timid. Simple fact is tht our defence is not good enough, particularly at right back, so we have to score.

Have a go ya mug!

blame the dutch money junket called the curriculum
the fact that we can't defend, and we showed this against France. our football strategy is to play out from the back at all times, regardless of opponent or situation.
Nearly all Asian countries have developed a style to compete in the world, we are still flogging along playing like retards.
watch the a league, this reinforces this.

[belchardo]

The shade in the stadium for cameroon v switzerland is terrible. Horrible watching.

[belchardo]

I do try to give Arnold a chance, but I can never get more than 4 lines into his comments before the amateur mind games crap does my head in. If only it worked so well on a football field.

[Bremsstrahlung]

I just wanna see us have a crack.
Legit watching every game I’ve seen so far, there is an aura of excitement and “this is the best game of their lives” for a lot of players.
We looked like we’d rather be in front of 5k at scum caravan park playing a league.

Bar Qatar, the other Asian teams have played brilliantly and showcased the region. I hope we can do the same.

[MFKS]

Any chance Arnold can actually hook Leckie now after 15 mins

I know we are completely out of our depth at the WC but Leckie wouldn't get a start at the Jets based on this performance

The guy has literally killed 3-4 attacks in the first 15 mins with his incompetence

[belchardo]

Lucky deflection but outstanding finish. Great reaction.

Keep pressing.

[Bremsstrahlung]

Any chance Arnold can actually hook Leckie now after 15 mins

I know we are completely out of our depth at the WC but Leckie wouldn't get a start at the Jets based on this performance

The guy has literally killed 3-4 attacks in the first 15 mins with his incompetence

I was gonna say. Don’t think he’s had a first touch where he knew where it was gonna go.


Looking to play with a lot more intent today. I like it.

[belchardo]

Rode our luck in the last 5 minutes.

Goodwin could sit out the rest of this game and the whole of the next and he'd still easily be our player of the tournament. Really happy for him - don't think we'll see him at Adelaide come January.

[MFKS]

The only fight we have seen from the Moroccans so far was from Hannibal throwing the ball back onto Gypo Dukes head whilst he was on the floor.

Real act of shithousery that we should see more of in the game

Other than that the only thing they have got is been from our defenders falling asleep at a throw in and not tracking an obvious run

Other than that we controlled that half

It gonna be a long 45 mins if Gypo Arnold wants to park the bus and hang on for the 1-0 win

[Hunter403]

Good so far. Leckie and McGree struggling. Can we maintain the effort and, more particularly, the concentration. Give 'em a sniff and it could all go to 💩

[MFKS]

I was gonna say. Don’t think he’s had a first touch where he knew where it was gonna go.


Looking to play with a lot more intent today. I like it.

I would put Sotirio Burhagier Raheem Hoffman Yuel or any other headless chook who has played for the Jets out there and they would do a better job than this guy has. When the fullback Karacic is a non threat at attack it would be handy if the guy in front of him was offering some threat

Might make life harder for the Moroccans if they are worried about Goodwin on the left and someone on the right as well

[belchardo]

Why the heck did mooy put the brakes on?

Souttar really is quite good.

[belchardo]

Didn't think we'd win that one. Last 20 minutes was excruciating.

Do us a favour France and put a few past Denmark.

[MFKS]

Didn't think we'd win that one. Last 20 minutes was excruciating.

Do us a favour France and put a few past Denmark.

If France beat Denmark which most would expect to happen or even if it is a draw in that game then we be playing Denmark and will only need a draw to go through

As it sits right now we are well positioned right now to somehow get out of this group

[MFKS]

Why the heck did mooy put the brakes on?

Souttar really is quite good.

He has no pace and he was ****ed after about 75mins

[plague]

What an embarrassing display from the gypo.
Wide guys clearly gassed at halftime and hes got 5 subs but refuses to energise the team and keep the game plan consistent.
They won in spite of that talentless turd tonight.
What a world it would be if they had even a half decent coach.
Anyway, Denmark will spank us and we'll go back to the little aussie battler trope.
Lucky its daylight here in plagues current residence or id be the first one at marathon calling for Ernie Merrick to get a gig.
Ill come.back one day.
Miss you Mr Fish, q-man, buddah, belchardo, not that gypo pv4 though.






Hail Griff.









GRIFF!!!!!

[MFKS]

The realisation today has dawned on me that we are gonna have to hope that Denmark turn us over on Thursday morning

No way can we actually afford to win or draw the game and advance to the Rd 16

Besides papering over these glaring problems in the game in this country by making the knockout stage a more scary prospect is on the horizon

If we get to the Rd 16 we would have to say Gypo Arnold has done the best out of any Socceroos team to make the WC

Even though we will have only equalled 2006 achievement Gypo Arnold's effort would have to be ranked higher than Guus 2006 effort

Kewell Viduka Cahill Bresciano Schwarzer Neill etc were at Guus disposal

Look at the Gypos and trash that Gypo Arnie has at his disposal

[Bremsstrahlung]

You know, if we can get a draw/win vs Denmark, Arnold should be upgrading every caravan in gypoland. With this bunch, it’s actually a pretty amazing accomplishment.

There’s no way we should be leaving that game with anything but our tail between our legs.
10th in the world.


I’d be more than thrilled to be surprised though.
Again, just want to see us play with that pressure and aggression. That’s our strength. Tunisia didn’t know what to do when they had no time and a favourites tag on their shirt.

[Buddha]

I watched Denmark lose to Scotland 2-0 purely through a set piece and a late counter attack goal earlier this year. It is going to happen again with Scotland Lite

[Bremsstrahlung]

Geez we ain’t getting much.
Goodwin and Mooy not getting much ball.

Need to be a bit more composed on the ball. Our turnovers have been cheap.

[MFKS]

Geez we ain’t getting much.
Goodwin and Mooy not getting much ball.

Need to be a bit more composed on the ball. Our turnovers have been cheap.

Settle the **** down

These Danish guys are barely good enough to play in the A League based on the first half

Keep compact
Don't **** up

When we win the ball high up the pitch there will be chances to score

Take them

This game is actually winnable and we could land the killer blow at any time

[Bremsstrahlung]

Not sure if I’m supposed to be settling the **** down or the players…

We haven’t done badly. Few chances for Danish.
Last 10-15 looked like we we got the ball more and were able to work something and pose a threat.

Prior to that, we couldn’t string 3 passes together.

[MFKS]

Not sure if I’m supposed to be settling the **** down or the players…

We haven’t done badly. Few chances for Danish.
Last 10-15 looked like we we got the ball more and were able to work something and pose a threat.

Prior to that, we couldn’t string 3 passes together.

Leckie confuses them with 60 mins of incompetence so they had no idea what he was gonna do

[belchardo]

Wow. He looked like a newborn giraffe on his run but somehow leckie put it in.great counter-attacking goal.

Denmark look completely different in the second half.

There's quite a few players (and a coach) that I've had to reconsider my opinions of in this world cup.

[belchardo]

This ref is itching for an excuse to do us over. No way was that a penalty. Gives us a yellow card 3 min in and ignores several similar challenges from the Danes.

[MFKS]

That Gypo Keeper



As soon as he caught that corner with Schmeichel in his box laid on the ground

Get the **** up run to the top of your box and shoot you caravan dwelling dumb ****

[belchardo]

Wow. I can't believe they did it!

Great effort.

[Aegon]

Epic. Especially considering the French rolled over in the other game.

[MFKS]

4 more wins and we get the trophy

By hook or by crook

[baldrick]

Totally worth getting up at 2am

[MFKS]

Totally worth getting up at 2am

6am on Sunday morning for the Rd 16 game

[plague]

As the only one on here who ever said nice things aboit Leckie i def take some credit for tonights goal.

Also, GVE already penning letters to the editor, imagine being happy winning a game eith only 28% possession.

Gypo Arnold continues to fail upwards, which can only mean his next logical step is to become a Greens senator and live the rest of his miserable life gorging at the trough of idiotic statements and hollow gestures all the while being handsomely renumerated by everyone else.

**** Craig Foster.

Another beer please bartender.

[belchardo]

How crazy is group C - all 4 teams in with a genuine chance to make the next round.

[belchardo]

Do the Saudis have to give their rolls Royce's back now?

[Bremsstrahlung]

Leckie confuses them with 60 mins of incompetence so they had no idea what he was gonna do

Fooled me too.
I would’ve been happy to see him hooked. Bloke should retire now. Can’t top that moment imo. At minimum he’s got himself 5 years as an a league coach if he desires with that claim to fame, right mr aloisi?
I’m still baffled how he managed to stay upright and get a shot off, let alone find the inside post and beat Schmeichel.


Still shocked we survived that first 25 minutes. They must be spewing.

What’s a 95th minute Argentinian penalty at 0-0 paying?

[Bremsstrahlung]

Group E proving very interesting atm.

[Hunter403]

Really pleased for Japan (and Asian football in general). It's been a pretty good tournament so far

[MFKS]

Germany :brrr:

Enjoy your flight home ������

[MFKS]

Really pleased for Japan (and Asian football in general). It's been a pretty good tournament so far

The continent who has failed so far has been the Europeans

Germany Belgium Denmark Wales have all left without a shot barely fired

All this BS about them being in season has turned out to be irrelevant

The reality is there Qualification is a joke

Denmark for example played Scotland Austria Israel Moldova and the Faroe Islands to qualify

No wonder they are top 10 in the rankings when you get cheap wins against these type of teams

[The Hacker]

Really pleased for Japan (and Asian football in general). It's been a pretty good tournament so far

The results so far with Japan topping their group beating Spain and Germany then Saudi beating Argentina were we being over harsh on Australia not coming top 2 easily in qualifying

[Bremsstrahlung]

The results so far with Japan topping their group beating Spain and Germany then Saudi beating Argentina were we being over harsh on Australia not coming top 2 easily in qualifying

I think Asia is stronger and more technical than we give credit. This had been a terrific tournament to showcase that and the strengths of Asia when they go toe to toe.
I think we should be aiming for automatic qualification as a pass mark, but also be aware that that is actually an achievement. Playoffs is like having to sit the test again.
We have lots of useless games in Asian qualifying though. And those early rounds don’t help the general perception of Asia when the news reports us winning games by 3,4,5,6 goals to nil. Like even the final round, it’s essentially 3 teams in each group playing for automatic qualification.

The leagues in Saudi, Japan and Korea are all improving and their base of players to select from is getting stronger. Which an outsider may say the same about the a league, with a lot of our squad playing in the a league in recent times. We tend to have a complex that our league is rubbish. But people will be looking at Leckie, duke and Goodwin to see where they are playing.


Another cracking day with Group H drama. These last round games have been terrific for a neutral this WC.

[My2BobsWorth]

Hats off to Arnie and the lads, well done

[MFKS]

I think Asia is stronger and more technical than we give credit. This had been a terrific tournament to showcase that and the strengths of Asia when they go toe to toe.
I think we should be aiming for automatic qualification as a pass mark, but also be aware that that is actually an achievement. Playoffs is like having to sit the test again.
We have lots of useless games in Asian qualifying though. And those early rounds don’t help the general perception of Asia when the news reports us winning games by 3,4,5,6 goals to nil. Like even the final round, it’s essentially 3 teams in each group playing for automatic qualification.

The leagues in Saudi, Japan and Korea are all improving and their base of players to select from is getting stronger. Which an outsider may say the same about the a league, with a lot of our squad playing in the a league in recent times. We tend to have a complex that our league is rubbish. But people will be looking at Leckie, duke and Goodwin to see where they are playing.


Another cracking day with Group H drama. These last round games have been terrific for a neutral this WC.

Where I would say the Asians have got better is defensively

Have a look at Japan

Even though they parked the bus against Spain and Germany they were pretty tight in defence. Even in WCQ I have noted when they play us their strategy is to get their defence sorted first and keep a clean sheet rather than trying to outplay us with their superior technical skills

Korea have also kept it very tight at the back

Even Australia with the 2 clean sheets in a row

Take the useless Qataris out of the equation and Iran's aberration against England the Asian teams have got into games based on being able to defend at the required standards at this level

I would say this is the big issue as we ain't seeing cheap goals scored from defenders or keepers not able to deal with aerial threats in the box like in the past

[belchardo]

And that's the difference. We do nothing with several half chances, Messi scores from his first half chance.

[MFKS]

And that's the difference. We do nothing with several half chances, Messi scores from his first half chance.

Notice how the whole thing came from.Messi actually pressing Behich and then Behich losing his cool at getting roughed up by Messi

[belchardo]

MFKS = bosnich???

[MFKS]

MFKS = bosnich???

Bozza gets all his takes from the Foz

[belchardo]

Here's one for him then - Ryan you're an idiot.

FFS - absolutely no awareness.

[MFKS]

FFS

That's classic Jets

[Bremsstrahlung]

Good press to pressure him and he made the wrong call.

[belchardo]

Oh, kuol so close!

[Imyourhero]

Ryan has cost us 2 goals this WC by trying to poorly play out when we clearly needed to clear the ball

[plague]

Man, imagine if we ever had a decent coach or more than a few decent players? Skys the limit innit.

[MFKS]

Ryan has cost us 2 goals this WC by trying to poorly play out when we clearly needed to clear the ball

Cost us v Holland in 2014 when he let Memphis Depays shot from 30 yards go straight through him

Guy was axed by Potter at Brighton
Guy was not good enough as a No2 at Arsenal
Guy couldn't get in the Real Sociedad side
Guy can't get in the Copenhagen side


The only side he can make is the Socceroos

I also don't believe this guy is the best keeper we have at all

The only bloke who does is Gypo Arnie

[Jim]

With our WC chances on a thin line we have a keeper who decides to take on 2 of the best field players in the world?

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[W8 WATCHER]

ryan isn't the idiot.,
idiot is the FFA curriculum, thats at fault!
as a non technical playing nation, we are continually brainwash to play from the back.
news flash- we are the suckaroos not barcelona
overall they should be pretty happy with how the performed

[MFKS]

ryan isn't the idiot.,
idiot is the FFA curriculum, thats at fault!
as a non technical playing nation, we are continually brainwash to play from the back.
news flash- we are the suckaroos not barcelona
overall they should be pretty happy with how the performed

When you are played a back pass and you have defenders getting in close to you then you

A - Dribble past them in your box
B - Hack it up to half way
C - Smash it into the stands and concedes throw in


If you pick option A then you are either a caravan dwelling Gypo or an idiot

[Buddha]

I dribble past pressing defenders all the time but i am very good though

[Jetmaster]

Tippy tappy football is dead.

[MFKS]

Tippy tappy football is dead.

Issue is more so when Spain were good at it they have Fernando Torres (when he could play) and David Villa to bang in the goals

They been persisting with Morata for the best part of 6 years

No wonder they can't go anywhere with their game

[Bremsstrahlung]

Very interesting games now.
Some teams underwhelming but show glimpses of what they can do.
Others seemingly overachieving and running on adrenaline.
Battle of attrition to see what prevails.

England, Portugal, Brazil and France all seem to have another gear they could engage that we’ve seen glimpses of.
Think Netherlands and Argentina and Croatia are playing to their capabilities. Netherlands seem to be a good team/system as opposed to a team of good players like the above teams rely on.
Morocco playing above their capabilities imo.

[Jetmaster]

France v England this weekend will be a big one - winner should get to the final.

I expect Mbappe to be in beast mode.

[MFKS]

Very interesting games now.
Some teams underwhelming but show glimpses of what they can do.
Others seemingly overachieving and running on adrenaline.
Battle of attrition to see what prevails.

England, Portugal, Brazil and France all seem to have another gear they could engage that we’ve seen glimpses of.
Think Netherlands and Argentina and Croatia are playing to their capabilities. Netherlands seem to be a good team/system as opposed to a team of good players like the above teams rely on.
Morocco playing above their capabilities imo.

Feel sorry for the Dutch they usually have great attackers and don't have the defenders to win a WC

This time they got the defenders but don't have Van Basten Gullit Van Persie Robben Van Nistlerooy Bergkamp etc at the top end of the park

Rather cruel

[MFKS]

Couscous

You notice how when the Dutch played long balls and went Route 1 they troubled the Argies

For the bit before and after the long ball they looked completely wank

Maybe time to cut out the tikka takka

[MFKS]

England take a knee during the game this time

Gotta admire what a knob Southgates is 15 mins to go you are 1-0 down and you

1 take off your most effective player this game Saka
2 take off your most creative player Foden

The guy would get the Jets relegated from the A League

[Hunter403]

F&ck you Portugal...now I am out of the sweep.

Seriously, how much did Ronaldo enhance his rep today with his immediate departure from the field at the end? Great football player but not the sharpest tool in the shed.

And England....once again it aint coming home!!

[StannyCFCJET]

F&ck you Portugal...now I am out of the sweep.

Seriously, how much did Ronaldo enhance his rep today with his immediate departure from the field at the end? Great football player but not the sharpest tool in the shed.

And England....once again it aint coming home!!

Messi has done the same thing at times but only Ronaldo seems to catch the heat

[Bremsstrahlung]

Messi has done the same thing at times but only Ronaldo seems to catch the heat

Prepping for the signing of Ronaldo are we Stanny?
Think Messi is copping a bit for his recent antics.

[StannyCFCJET]

Prepping for the signing of Ronaldo are we Stanny?
Think Messi is copping a bit for his recent antics.

****ing hope not. If I had my way we'd resign Abraham

[Jetmaster]

It is appropriate that Foz's smart screen is at waist level.

Must need a constant wipeover when it gets a bit "messi".

[baldrick]

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[plague]

Pretty shit World Cup to be honest. Atmosphere was crap. Dont think I even saw one player get hit in the head with a bucket.


Another example of $$$>fans i guess.

[Buddha]

Seeing the English bomb out via a penalty was quite funny tbh.

Also hilarious that both Aston Villa & Brighton both have World Cup Winners in their squads now

[MFKS]

Seeing the English bomb out via a penalty was quite funny tbh.

Also hilarious that both Aston Villa & Brighton both have World Cup Winners in their squads now

The best part about it is that a nation with a strong culture and a strong identity and doesn't import their players from all corners of the globe won

That Argentina is a country in 2022 that is 98/99% ethnically Argentinian so have proven that not embracing diversity is an actual strength

Amazing that they could win despite not embracing the current thing

[Frodo]

The best part about it is that a nation with a strong culture and a strong identity and doesn't import their players from all corners of the globe won

That Argentina is a country in 2022 that is 98/99% ethnically Argentinian so have proven that not embracing diversity is an actual strength

Amazing that they could win despite not embracing the current thing

Bahaha hahahaha, "the current thing"!!!




I take everything back I said in the past. THIS is the dumbest thing I've ever read. I don't think this will be beaten either.

[Frodo]

Mind you, if we are all offering our own stupid hot takes.


Is it slightly convenient to anyone else that Messi left his boyhood club to play in a farmer's league for a club owned by some rich Qatari's.. who were conveniently bankrolling the next world cup (which was to be Messi's last chance) and both of their team's star players were the star performers for the entire thing (very few other players have even been mentioned throughout the entire world cup). Not only did Messi win, but he scored or assisted most of Argentina's goal for the tournament. Plus Mbappe broke seemingly all the records possible with seeming ease too.

I mean, we already knew it was the most corrupt selection process for hosting rights, is it too hard to imagine that corruption magically ended as soon as the tournament begun?

[Jetmaster]

Watched every World Cup live since 1978 - this was one of the best onfield and overall has been a big success.

FIFA are not stupid - like South Africa and Brazil before the politics will be quickly forgotten by the media and then the public. Nobody cries about poverty in Brazil now both the WC and Olympics are over.

The television coverage was ordinary by SBS. Their team was a jabbering mess led by the the babbling Foz and they stayed in Australia, then booked Martin Tyler to try to commentate everyday without assistance - luckily I managed to VPN myself and enjoy superior coverage from BBC and ITV, including 4k pictures. They had their teams not only in Qatar but live at each stadium.

The greatest coverage ever was Italia 90. Les, Johnny, Andy and Martin lived it over there and it showed.

Not a fan of the prematch garbage they insist on and the final presentation is more of a joke each tournament.

But in terms of football quality, fan atmosphere, times zones etc I would put this in my Top 3.

[plague]

This is where FIFA and my man Sepp never get enough credit. Their ability to continually grow the game is amazing.
They had a long term strategy what, 30 years ago to build on the World Cup and it took absolutely gigantic balls to push Europe back while they prioritised Africa and Asia and bringing them onto the World stage. Sure their methods are silly by trying to be virtuous instead of just auctioning it off like every other sport.but still.

Here we are all those years later and no one cares about italy not being there after seeing how well Morocco, Japan and other 'minnows' played.
and to think we still have China and India yet to even make a dent and theres another few billion casuals that will eventually become invested both with time and money into the sport.

This shit is gonna get even bigger in our lifetime, glory be to Griff for making it happen.

[belchardo]

Watched every World Cup live since 1978 - this was one of the best onfield and overall has been a big success.

FIFA are not stupid - like South Africa and Brazil before the politics will be quickly forgotten by the media and then the public. Nobody cries about poverty in Brazil now both the WC and Olympics are over.

The television coverage was ordinary by SBS. Their team was a jabbering mess led by the the babbling Foz and they stayed in Australia, then booked Martin Tyler to try to commentate everyday without assistance - luckily I managed to VPN myself and enjoy superior coverage from BBC and ITV, including 4k pictures. They had their teams not only in Qatar but live at each stadium.

The greatest coverage ever was Italia 90. Les, Johnny, Andy and Martin lived it over there and it showed.

Not a fan of the prematch garbage they insist on and the final presentation is more of a joke each tournament.

But in terms of football quality, fan atmosphere, times zones etc I would put this in my Top 3.

I was also disappointed by SBS. That table was a disaster - all you could see was Foster and whatever sidekick he had for the day swiping something or the back of their heads. Foster kept talking over the sidekick too.

And 5-6 people was ridiculous - they got about 4 words each for the whole game.

[belchardo]

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/dec/21/graham-arnold-set-to-sign-new-socceroos-deal-after-being-named-best-coach-at-2022-world-cup

That was a good laugh. Arnold considered the best coach in the tournament. He did well, but the best?

[Jetmaster]

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/dec/21/graham-arnold-set-to-sign-new-socceroos-deal-after-being-named-best-coach-at-2022-world-cup

That was a good laugh. Arnold considered the best coach in the tournament. He did well, but the best?

I never read the Guardian - their journos are off with the fairies - L'Equipe must be of the same ilk these days.