Goal line pings it straight away ive heardQuote:
Originally Posted by plague
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Goal line pings it straight away ive heardQuote:
Originally Posted by plague
This is right.Quote:
Originally Posted by baldrick
I don't know if it still does, but it used to take a few (maybe 5) seconds for that system to work it out and then ping the ref's watch. I would say either they have improved the technology's computing speed or the call was made by the official on the line. A third option might be that for cases where its well over the line, the goal line tech can more easily/quickly confirm that this is the case.Quote:
Originally Posted by baldrick
Trippier plays for Spurs and has been pretty good over the last season or two, I think he came to the fore more this season with Walker leaving them for City.
I think the commentators said Maguire (Harry) plays for Leicester. Don't know much about him.
Engerlund looked pretty good in the first half, some better finishing and they could give a lot of teams some trouble.
Trippier signed a few years ago from Burnley and was highly rated.Quote:
Originally Posted by Macca
Maguire was signed by Leicester last season from Hull, I think.
Group H looks as wide open as any. I didn’t watch either game though. All set to watch the 3 games today on demand... but stupid me put ESPN on for the baseball while watching Russia v Egypt on my phone, and I saw the other 2 scores flash up at the bottom.
At this stage, who is everyone’s pick to win it? Hardly any of the favourites have looked impressive so far.
Maybe Germany to shrug off first match blues, or Croatia or Russia as a smoky?
Spain and Portugal looked impressive but came up against each other.
Spain need goals from midfield, Costa just doesn't suit them.
Portugal need Guedes and Andre Silva to step up and feed off Ronaldo more. They can't rely on him every game.
Croatia didn't actually look amazing in their game. They would be a long shot for the final, sorry PV4.
Brazil will play Firmino up top next game and will have shaken off a few cobwebs. They are still my favourite.
Yeah agree Brazil should start Bobby up top, but I'm not even joking in that Neymar is their biggest problem ATM.Quote:
Originally Posted by Frodo
He is such a great player but Brazil without him look so much more lethal.
What a conundrum to have tho.
Panama to shake off the first round clash against Belgium to cause England some trouble.
England were such trash.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeterpool
Belgium had Hazard running the show, now they have to contend with Raheem Sterling.
Costa may not suit them but he will piss off defenders to no end and win the games on his own. Provided of course he doesnt blow a gasket and attack someoneQuote:
Originally Posted by Frodo
Pissing off defenders doesn't win you cups.Quote:
Originally Posted by StannyCFCJET
Blocking channels that Isco, Silva and Iniesta want to exploit doesn't help your team score either, as he has a tendency to do. Good player, but he should have stuck with Brazil.
I agree he shouldve stuck with Brazil but look at Spain's first goal. Spain have players to hit that pass every time and Costa in that situation is scoring 9/10.Quote:
Originally Posted by Frodo
Yeah this is a great example.Quote:
Originally Posted by StannyCFCJET
There were FIVE defenders around Costa and he had no support.
Any other front man turns and recycles possession. No doubt.
Costas like, 'nah lemme just burrow in here and get shot and off'.
Not sure he scores 9/10 ,times but I'm damn sure hes shooting 10/10 times.
When's he on he is. If you can piss him off hell get sent off but not if you get sent off firstQuote:
Originally Posted by plague
Exactly if he would have played properly then I reckon we lose. But the stop start set piece play etc suits us.Quote:
Originally Posted by MFKS
FfS The fish was this big storyQuote:
Originally Posted by plague
Pepe is one bloke
How you calling him 5 blokes??
He pushed Pepe off
Then had 2 coming over in cover he twisted and turned before firing homne
5 blokes FFS
One game means **** allQuote:
Originally Posted by halo se7en
Nothing has changed really
The winner will start to show about 2nd rd / quarter stage
By then we will have enough of an idea
France Argy etc aint going to have teams parking the bus when they get to the stage of the tournament they playing the bigger sides so their form is irrelevant
Sorry.Quote:
Originally Posted by MFKS
I was mistaken.
It was 6 if you include the Goalie.
Now StannyQuote:
Originally Posted by plague
Pay attention
This is how you play the game
Quote:
Originally Posted by MFKS
https://youtube.com/watch?v=FYmm5YQSv2I
I'm incredibly happy to see Japan win last night
mixture of Asian pride and them being our bitches until someone bigger picks on them
Its good that Asia are doing betterQuote:
Originally Posted by boz-monaut
2 wins already
Last WC couldnt muster1 win in Brazil and could only manage 3 draws which is a pretty lousy effort for the AFC
Still need to get to 4 wins to match 2010 results
Important we do well in this WC and next WC to maximise chances of increased spots when it expands to 48 in 2026
Mind you I think we can just write the Saudis off and it going to be hard for Iran to get more wins
So Japan Korea and Socceroos a lot riding on
Exactly Stanny.Quote:
Originally Posted by MFKS
See, if you fall for the troll job, you'd just be out here yelling at each other over a point that cant be resolved.
Then through an unbelievable amount of stamina, the Member will just wear you down and you give up.
apart from being a dope country full of dope people, Japan at least tries to play attractive, technical football.Quote:
Originally Posted by boz-monaut
am more than happy for them to do well.
the golden rule of the internet is you must always, ALWAYS, keep receipts.Quote:
Originally Posted by plague
https://static.independent.co.uk/s3f...costa-goal.jpg
One game means a lot. Over the last 5 world cups, only 7 out of the 60 teams that lost their opening game made it out of the group.Quote:
Originally Posted by MFKS
do you think the pre-game talk from the portuguese coach consists of not much more than "kick it to ronaldo wherever he is and don't **** up in defence". morocco doing alright i reckon.
I wouldn't be upset if the Jets trotted out one of these Moroccon blokes as a visa player. Wouldn't imagine there all on millionsQuote:
Originally Posted by belchardo
Spain lost their first match in 2010 then won the whole damn thing.Quote:
Originally Posted by halo se7en
hashtagwellactually
I know he is now a social media 'thing' but it doesn't alter the fact that the Morocco coach is a very handsome man.
These Morocco dudes would put 10 past australia
pepe is the biggest cheat in football.
Scoring past a CB for West Ham. one from Besiktas, a fullback from Southampton and the guy in goals for Wolves isn't that impressive.Quote:
Originally Posted by plague
Oh I'm not here for the Costa talk.Quote:
Originally Posted by Frodo
I'm here just to make the Member look silly.
It keeps him energized.
My comment was more of a lol at that backline and how good they are compared to the pieces in the puzzle.Quote:
Originally Posted by plague
twas funny though this morn because we got that 'other' Costa, the one that's probably gonna cost them big time.
Still though, when Iniestas genius can make a pass bounce off your knee and go in, then it's not all that bad of a day.
Also, seeing the 'big guns' scoring today makes it so much more exciting.
I'm so very very much more amped for this WC than the last 2 for some reason.
And considering how much they were banging on about it at the last WC, and in the lead up to this one, kinda shows it's not a common thing.Quote:
Originally Posted by plague
Disappointed for Morocco. They're an interesting team to watch with a few very skilful players but just don't have the x-factor to go a step further. Portugal were garbage.
I really like Amrabat, the right winger. I think I saw him play for Watford last season or the season before, and he was very good at causing his defender problems and creating chances.Quote:
Originally Posted by halo se7en