2022 FIFA World Cup - Knockout Phase discussion thread

[Zizu]

Terrible day .. Barca ( sorry Spain ) going out and fecking Pepe and fakeRonaldo going through to the next round


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[Father Chris Mouse]

No more games until Friday after this one. Welp.

[Christmas Dynasnow]

No more games until Friday after this one. Welp.

i loved 4 games a day

:sad:

[Christmas Dynasnow]

the joy of the 10am game

[Father Chris Mouse]

Yeah, i didn't always catch the 10am games, but was usually home for the 1pm and after games. I know we get waaaaaay too much football, but it's gonna feel weird for the next few days now!

[James]

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[Father Chris Mouse]

I wanna say something, but i wont sh!t up the football threads with you know who :joker:

[Christmas Dynasnow]

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meghan and harry?

[Father Chris Mouse]

All over now

[Father Chris Mouse]

Im really, really liking my sweepstake now

[Christmas Dynasnow]

im no expert but i have a feeling Portugal will win this?

[Calderyon]

Portugal v Switzerland 4-1 59'

17' 1-0 Ramos (Felix)
33' 2-0 Pepe (Fernandes)
51' 3-0 Ramos (Dalot)
55' 4-0 Guerreiro (Ramos)
58' 4-1 Akanji

Portugal v Switzerland 6-1 FT

67' 5-1 Ramos (Felix)
90+2' 6-1 Leao (Guerreiro)

[Calderyon]

Portugal absolute domination.

[Father Chris Mouse]

Wow

[In the Drunk Tank]

meghan and harry?

:joker:

[In the Drunk Tank]

Loved this WC but I am looking forward to a bit of a break now, literally the only thing I've watched for the past 2 and a half weeks lol

[Zizu]

Cristiano Ronaldo heads straight down the tunnel while his Portugal teammates celebrate their win on the pitch.

1600235433912320000


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[Christmas Dynasnow]

Loved this WC but I am looking forward to a bit of a break now, literally the only thing I've watched for the past 2 and a half weeks lol

me too

that and Rising Damp

[Calderyon]

Teams that advanced to Quarterfinals:

Netherlands
Argentina
France
England
Croatia
Brazil
Morocco
Portugal

9.12.2022

Croatia v Brazil 3PM
Netherlands v Argentina 7PM

10.12.2022

Morocco v Portugal 3PM
England v France 7PM

[Nicky91]

Portugal without Ronaldo is way better :love:


shame the fans pressured the coach into bringing in the big baby ego :idc:




Goncalo Ramos, Roger's prodigy at Benfica :clap1:

[bots]

i'm looking forward to some rest days too. As it turned out, i missed both the matches yesterday

[Zizu]

I have zero idea who wins this competition !

Any out of the last 8 other than Croatia I’d say … Holland and Morocco are real dark horses as well .

The other five all have an equal chance .. guess it’s gonna come down to a bit of luck judging by Spain hitting the post with the last kick of extra time ..

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[bots]

It's all down to how teams perform on the day. I can't call it, i don't have a clue who will win :laugh:

[Christmas Dynasnow]

Bookings and suspensions: Who is in danger of missing out?


England have not had one booking yet


https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/articles/world-cup-2022-players-on-bookings-suspended#:~:text=A%20player%20who%20receives%20a, one%20too%20many%20yellow%20cards.&text=This%20is%20a%20modal%20window.

[bots]

the worst offender was the wales goalkeeper and he was also the only one to be sent off

[Zizu]

the worst offender was the wales goalkeeper and he was also the only one to be sent off


I actually think he was slightly unfortunate … especially given there have been so many horrific challenges ( supposed tackles ) since that have gone unpunished…


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[Zizu]

Paddy Power bookies just on the radio and confirmed that two punters won big .. correctly betting on a 6:1 Portugal victory over Morocco at odds of 200:1 !!


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[Zizu]

Eni Aluko: ‘Richarlison has 19 goals in 40 games, you do the math that’s a goal a game’


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[Nicky91]

that american referee Elfath really not showing his true colours yet, i know he can be a controversial ref, especially in recent mls cup final, here he is holding back so far

i hope he won't do the final but i already fear he might be the chosen one for the final :worry:

[Zizu]

Callum Wilson missed training and is a doubt .. muscle strain ..

Who saw this coming …

Errr … .. ME !!


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[Zizu]

Declan Rice also missed training due to sickness


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[bots]

Football resumes again today :dance:

[In the Drunk Tank]

We're back :hello:

[Nicky91]

can only watch the Brazil game today


sorry Netherlands but masked singer is a bit more important for me right now, especially as there might be some of my fave celebs in the costumes


i won't be the only one who misses our game vs argentina anyway, as our royal family isn't watching either, due to crown princess amalia her birthday party

[Calderyon]

Should be a relatively routine victory to Brazil.

Argentina is the favorite, but it will be close and could be a goalfest.

Expecting a scoring match that could end up going all the way to the penalties, where anything is possible. But I expect Portugal to pull through.

A toss up, with France as the slight favorites mainly due to Mbappe. If he can be neutralized, then England could edge it. Going with France, but an England win would not be a huge surprise.

[Calderyon]

Croatia v Brazil 3PM

Netherlands v Argentina 7PM

[Christmas Dynasnow]

top games today

[Nicky91]

strongest possible line ups from both Croatia and Brazil i think



hope Dani Alves will make minutes again, i thought he didn't play bad at all against Korea and he even had one big scoring chance too

[Nicky91]

https://twitter.com/RdBoer1970/status/1601215474582200321

look at this btw, Ronald de Boer and Gabriel Batistuta :D

[bots]

i've got my dancing shoes on

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[Nicky91]

Ronald de Boer (part of NL 1994, 1998 WC squads)

Gabriel Batistuta (part of ARG 1994, 1998, 2002 WC squads)

+ they also both played against each other in the Qatar league (Batigoal for Al Arabi, De Boer for Al Rayyan and Al Shamal)

[bots]

Croatia are doing well so far

[Calderyon]

Croatia v Brazil 0-0 FT

[Calderyon]

Livakovic playing a great match so far.

[bots]

The croatian goalkeeper is playing a blinder

[Calderyon]

Extra time yet again.

[Christmas Dynasnow]

Croatia doing a number on the fancy-dans

[bots]

Croatia have to be credited for showing how Brazil can be contained

[Nicky91]

The croatian goalkeeper is playing a blinder

sadly :(


not much chances for our croatian goalie Pandur if Livakovic keeps shining like this in years to come i mean (ours is also pretty good)

[bots]

From an excitement point of view for the rest of the competition, i want brazil to win now

[Calderyon]

Croatia v Brazil 0-0 FT

Croatia v Brazil 0-0 2ET

[Merry Mockmas]

I've got 2 points on the World Cup prediction league.:dance:

I knew that Brazil would find Croatia difficult, because let's face it they haven't faced a top European side yet, and as soon as they have they're struggling a little bit more.

That's not to say that they aren't a great team though, it's just that Croatia isn't South Korea.

[Nicky91]

mr 100 million not making much of a difference for Brazil so far :laugh2:


showcases he is just Erik's little lapdog, the moment when Erik is sacked at United he also will be told to leave again :laugh3:

[bots]

Neymar has been rubbish, and he is worth more than 100m

[Nicky91]

Neymar has been rubbish, and he is worth more than 100m

i meant Antony :fan:

[bots]

yes, and i'm just pointing out that Neymar is valued higher and has been less effective than Antony

[bots]

lol and now he scores a goal :joker:

[Nicky91]

lucky Brazil :sleep:

[Christmas Dynasnow]

WOW

[Nicky91]

:bawling: :bawling: not exit Brabant :bawling:


well then NL please lose too

[Calderyon]

Croatia v Brazil 0-0 ET HT

Croatia v Brazil 0-1 110'

105+1' 0-1 Neymar (Paqueta)

[Nicky91]

Neymar the big fat loser boooooooooooooooooooooo


go home to your mommy, loser who never achieved anything

[Nicky91]

of course FIFA rigs it again for Brazil :sleep:

[Nicky91]

Argentina best of luck on trying to send Van Gaal sooner to the retirement home :fc:

[Nicky91]

1 minute remaining for Brazil


this cannot go wrong anymore :idc:

[Nicky91]

Croatia - Brazil 0-1 ET FT

[bots]

woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooow

[Calderyon]

Wow.

[Christmas Dynasnow]

...not in the script

[bots]

its going to be penalties :laugh:
2 mins added time

[Calderyon]

Croatia v Brazil 0-1 110'

105+1' 0-1 Neymar (Paqueta)

Croatia v Brazil 1-1 after ET

117' 1-1 Petkovic (Orsic)

[Calderyon]

Penalties yet again.

[bots]

Croatia are just immense at coming back

[bots]

wow wow wow

[bots]

BRAZIL OUT

[arista]

Brazil are out

Penalties - Tragic Loss

[Calderyon]

Penalty kick contest:

Croatia v Brazil 4-2

Croatia:

Vlasic o
Majer o
Modric o
Orsic o
?

Brazil:

Rodrygo x
Casemiro o
Pedro o
Marquinhos x
?

[Christmas Dynasnow]

*rips up his bet

[Calderyon]

Croatia v Brazil 1-1 after ET

117' 1-1 Petkovic (Orsic)

Croatia v Brazil 1-1 FT, 0-0 ET, 4-2 after PK

[bots]

*rips up his bet

:joker:

[In the Drunk Tank]

Wow did not see that coming

It's sort of great to see but I do feel sorry for Brazil, that whole country is going to be so devastated

[joeysteele]

Wow did not see that coming

It's sort of great to see but I do feel sorry for Brazil, that whole country is going to be so devastated

Nor me.
I'm still stunned actually.

[Christmas Dynasnow]

Croatia population 3.8 million

[bots]

Morocco are going to win it, aren't they

[Zizu]

What a load of sh1te!!

The worst display of reffing from the ever useless English referee

He failed to punish all the ridiculously cynical Croatian tackles , failed to give that handball penalty .. in fact the guy was booked then handled unintentionally in the box ( still a penalty though ) then committed two more bookable fouls that went unpunished . Then the ref fell for a ridiculous dive to get Casemiro booked that reduced his effectiveness .

Moderic body checked and stamped on his teammates ( Rodrygos foot halting a breakaway attack and left the Brazilian limping - Modric not even booked
The only bonus was it makes it more easier for us or Messi to win the World Cup !

I hate those bloody Croatians


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[Merry Mockmas]

Wow did not see that coming

It's sort of great to see but I do feel sorry for Brazil, that whole country is going to be so devastated

Just like France tomorrow.:hehe:

I'm talking big before they annihilate us.:joker:

[bots]

I dont have any particular favourite in this match

[Calderyon]

Netherlands v Argentina 0-1 HT

35' 0-1 Molina (Messi)

[Christmas Dynasnow]

mon the argies

[Parmy]

That's what brazil get for being as cringe as Theresa May

[Parmy]

Nay mair penalties for neymar..

Gutless glory hunter wanting the glory of the 5th penalty but not having the balls to step up at the start when his country needed him.

[In the Drunk Tank]

Damn a Brazil-Argentina semi final would have been so tasty

[Christmas Dynasnow]

what a pen

[Calderyon]

Netherlands v Argentina 0-1 HT

35' 0-1 Molina (Messi)

Netherlands v Argentina 0-2 77'

73' 0-2 Messi PK

[Parmy]

I think its coming home.

[Christmas Dynasnow]

I think its coming home.

a win tomoz...

[Zizu]

So much for the Dutch total football !!

Three huge guys up front and hit it long !


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[Calderyon]

Netherlands v Argentina 0-2 77'

73' 0-2 Messi PK

Netherlands v Argentina 1-2 87'

83' 1-2 Weghorst (Berghuis)

[Calderyon]

I think its coming home.

Jinxed.

[bots]

holy foooooooooooooooooook

[Father Chris Mouse]

Woooooooooooooooooooooooooooow

[Calderyon]

Wow.

[joeysteele]

Wow incredible for the Netherlands.

[Calderyon]

Netherlands v Argentina 1-2 87'

83' 1-2 Weghorst (Berghuis)

Netherlands v Argentina 2-2 FT

90+11' 2-2 Weghorst (Koopmeiners)

[bots]

12 yellow cards :laugh:

[Zizu]

12 yellow cards :laugh:


Thus far


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[Zizu]

VVD took someone completely out during that melee .. got away with it


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[Zizu]

Why are the officials allowing all the fighting and doing nothing ?

Does VAR not watch these incidents ?


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[In the Drunk Tank]

What a crazy game, can't say Netherlands deserved it really but the free kick was genius

The Argie who gave it away should be feeling very sheepish

[Dogeatdog]

And there was Nicky earlier thinking Masked Singer was more important than this game :laugh:

[Calderyon]

Netherlands v Argentina 2-2 FT

90+11' 2-2 Weghorst (Koopmeiners)

Netherlands v Argentina 2-2 ET HT

[Cherry Christmas]

This is going to pens :dance:

[bots]

the commentary is all about messi

[Father Chris Mouse]

the commentary is all about messi

I have to keep muting, i can't stand Pearce

[bots]

penalties it is

[Calderyon]

Netherlands v Argentina 2-2 ET HT

Netherlands v Argentina 2-2 FT & ET

[Candy Annie Cane]

What a game.....

[bots]

billy the fish is in goal

[Father Chris Mouse]

He tried to Roberto Carlos that

[Calderyon]

Penalty kick contest:

Netherlands v Argentina 3-4

Netherlands

Van Dijk x
Mertens x
Koopmeiners o
Weghorst o
De Jong o

Argentina

Messi o
Paredes o
Montiel o
E. Fernandez x
L. Martinez o

[Father Chris Mouse]

I bet they win the whole thing now. I would kinda be perfect if it were a Argentina/Portugal final.

[Zizu]

the commentary is all about messi


It has to be


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[Calderyon]

Netherlands v Argentina 2-2 FT & ET

Netherlands v Argentina 2-2 FT, 0-0 ET, 3-4 after PK

[Zizu]

I have to keep muting, i can't stand Pearce


He’s always been a complete imbecile


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[Zizu]

I bet they win the whole thing now. I would kinda be perfect if it were a Argentina/Portugal final.


As long as fakeRonaldo doesn’t win ffs


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[bots]

i knew all these quarter finals were impossible to call :laugh:

[Calderyon]

Advanced to semifinals:

Croatia
Argentina
?
?

13.12.2022

Argentina v Croatia 7PM

14.12.2022

? v ? 7PM

[In the Drunk Tank]

I have to keep muting, i can't stand Pearce

'That might be the defining image of this World Cup' after Messi scores in a quarter final shootout :facepalm:

He also said the second Argentine pen was 'straight down the middle' when it was about as far in the corner as you can get

[Nicky91]

see, told you so


i knew Netherlands would lose :laugh3: but not in a embarrassing way like this


Noppert more like Floppert :laugh3: :laugh3: but yeah don't call up Flekken whom is shining at his best at Freiburg :laugh:


and that ref lmao can he retire asap pls, 13 yellow cards and even a second yellow - red, at penalty shootouts when the normal and extra time match is over :fan: but no yellow for Messi when he clearly punches the ball out :laugh3: what a complete joke



but we're still in anyway, our Brabant i mean Croatia :flutter:

[bots]

'That might be the defining image of this World Cup' after Messi scores in a quarter final shootout :facepalm:

He also said the second Argentine pen was 'straight down the middle' when it was about as far in the corner as you can get

i know the commentary could be a bit crap in previous years, but both the bbc and itv have sunk to new lows this year. Ive even taken to watching new zealand and arab channels :laugh:

[Nicky91]

was i glad i watched masked singer :love:


i scored my first point with my first correct reveal of the series




now tonight thankfully i can watch the england game for HOTTIE Southgate

[Zizu]

Come on Morocco !!!

I can’t stand the thought of bladdy fakeRonaldo winning the World Cup ..

His ego would explode … plus he’d grab the trophy and run off down the tunnel before anyone else could get near it ..


That’s before you consider that Portugal have the three most dislikable characters in Cronaldo, Bruno Fernandes and that fecking awful Pepe !!


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[bots]

Come on Morocco !!!

I can’t stand the thought of bladdy fakeRonaldo winning the World Cup ..

His ego would explode … plus he’d grab the trophy and run off down the tunnel before anyone else could get near it ..


That’s before you consider that Portugal have the three most dislikable characters in Cronaldo, Bruno Fernandes and that fecking awful Pepe !!


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portugal have 3 of the players YOU dislike. Many people love those guys

[Zizu]

portugal have 3 of the players YOU dislike. Many people love those guys


Pepe is the most hated ‘thing’ in football and has been since ..

https://youtu.be/zzn1PmwCVzY


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[bots]

Luka Modric might be heading towards international retirement but he still knows how to run a football game at the very highest level.

The 37-year-old midfield maestro led Croatia like he has for so many years in their shock World Cup quarter-final win against tournament favourites Brazil.

Modric had 141 touches and made 115 passes - both more than any other player on the pitch - as well as coolly despatching a penalty in the shootout.

The Real Madrid player is set to retire from international football after the tournament and showed how he is determined to play at least two more games including the final...

[In the Drunk Tank]

On my way into town for the England game. Don't have a great feeling about it tbh but whatever happens happens, least if we go out I can enjoy the semi finals stress free

See you all on the other side :douf:

[Nicky91]

WOW WOW WOW :worship:

we love the portuguese coach for showing pure bravery to bench Ronaldo again :clap1:


i mean understandable given Ramos scored a hattrick the previous match too

[Nicky91]

https://cdn.nos.nl/image/2022/12/10/924734/1024x576a.jpg
https://cdn.nos.nl/image/2022/12/10/924715/1024x576a.jpg
Morocco vs Portugal line ups

[Calderyon]

Wow.

Morocco in the lead.

[Calderyon]

Morocco v Portugal 1-0 HT

42' 1-0 En-Nesyri (Allah)

[James]

Are Morocco going to win the World Cup?

[Christmas Dynasnow]

Where did ITV get this awful female presenter from? - the shoehorning in of women presenters and pundits is way way too much

does everything on TV have to look like an explosion in an inclusion and diversity factory?

[bots]

Morocco are going to win it, aren't they

Are Morocco going to win the World Cup?

fate is heading that way :laugh:

[Zizu]

Bruno and now Pepe diving to try and get penalties .. sad


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[bots]

Morocco triggers my OCD with it being shortened to MAR :laugh:

[Nicky91]

Morocco triggers my OCD with it being shortened to MAR :laugh:

what must they then be called


their country name is Marokko

[bots]

what must they then be called


their country name is Marokko

not in english its not

[Nicky91]

not in english its not

we don't care about english?



spanish name for the country is: Marruecos

[Zizu]

This ref looks desperate to give Portugal a penalty … doesn’t seem to bother too much when the Portuguese defenders are holding and blocking defending corners

Plus every decision is going Portugals way


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[Calderyon]

Morocco v Portugal 1-0 HT

42' 1-0 En-Nesyri (Allah)

Morocco v Portugal 1-0 86'

[bots]

is this going to be like the netherlands last night?

[bots]

fantastic!

[Calderyon]

Morocco v Portugal 1-0 86'

Morocco v Portugal 1-0 FT

[joeysteele]

Another shocker but well done Morocco.

[bots]

Another shocker but well done Morocco.

they beat belgium and spain on the way and have only conceded 1 goal :laugh:

[Nicky91]

:yuk: :yuk:


really hope they won't become world champions otherwise RIP to the whole world being destroyed

[Christmas Dynasnow]

Fully deserved win

[Father Chris Mouse]

I had a feeling i got my luck with the 100th min Netherlands equaliser, so i cashed out. So glad i did now.

£71 from a fiver is a great return. My only bet in this world cup, and i wont be doing anymore. :laugh:

[Nicky91]

Fully deserved win

No


this smells like bribery :idc:

[Nicky91]

disgusting morocco :idc:

[Father Chris Mouse]

Where did ITV get this awful female presenter from? - the shoehorning in of women presenters and pundits is way way too much

does everything on TV have to look like an explosion in an inclusion and diversity factory?

Dunno, but the host is absolutely stunning!

[Christmas Dynasnow]

No


this smells like bribery :idc:

be quiet ya roaster

[Calderyon]

Advanced to semifinals:

Croatia
Argentina
Morocco
?

13.12.2022

Argentina v Croatia 7PM

14.12.2022

? v Morocco 7PM

[Nicky91]

Argentina - Morocco final obviously :rolleyes:


stupid woke FIFA

[Zizu]

What’s the betting that Foden makes an early , careless pass / flick that gives them chance to break on us ..


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[Calderyon]

England v France 0-1 HT

17' 0-1 Tchouameni (Griezmann)

[Zizu]

Sadly too many players are anonymous

Alphabetical order

Foden
Henderson
Rice
Saka

Subs. .. pronto

Grealish on the left , Rashford on the right

Bring on Maddison for Henderson


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[Zizu]

What’s the betting that Foden makes an early , careless pass / flick that gives them chance to break on us ..


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He only gave the ball away once once, then again so did Henderson and Bellingham


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[Calderyon]

England v France 0-1 HT

17' 0-1 Tchouameni (Griezmann)

England v France 1-2 FT

54' 1-1 Kane PK
78' 1-2 Giroud (Griezmann)

[Calderyon]

Advanced to semifinals:

Croatia
Argentina
Morocco
France

13.12.2022

Argentina v Croatia 7PM

14.12.2022

France v Morocco 7PM

[Merry Mockmas]

I wonder if Morocco will face 12 men in the semi-final?:think:

I couldn't resist.

At least Blues did okay against Blackpool.:dance:

[bots]

So next Sunday is the final, that went quickly

[Zizu]

Nobody talking about how Southgate’s absolutely useless strategies cost us dear again ?

Mount and Sterling on with
ELEVEN minutes to go and only after going down 2:1 !!!

Sterling replaces our main ( only ) threat in Saka who was having a field day … don’t think Sterling even had a touch of the ball !!

Rashford came on in the 85th minute !!!

Grealish came on with TWO minutes of extra time remaining …

We equalised in the 54th minute and were on top and that was the time to make 3 or 4 substitutions given our bench was stacked with quality options and they had basically NOBODY to bring on .

He could even have really gone for it and brought on 5 fresh pairs of legs as you get a 6th sub in extra time


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[Calderyon]

Close game, but I see Argentina ending up winning. Although in penalties it's always very unpredictable.

France wins, but it's close than people predict. Morocco does have a quite a bit of injuries in a very bad time.

[Merry Mockmas]

I do wonder if Morocco will also face 12 men?

Because if they do then FIFA have learned nothing from the last game.

[Nicky91]

https://cdn.nos.nl/image/2022/12/12/925416/1024x576a.jpg

worker migrants posing with the FIFA Legends such as Roberto Carlos, Clarence Seedorf, Cafu, John Terry, Claude Makelele, Javier Zanetti, Alessandro Del Piero, Youri Djorkaeff


https://cdn.nos.nl/image/2022/12/12/925417/1024x576a.jpg
Seedorf in action against a worker migrant

[Nicky91]

Portugal's coach Fernando Santos has resigned, possible new coach might be Jose Mourinho?

[Father Chris Mouse]

Who are we rooting for tonight? Argentina and Messi. Or Croatia and Modric? Both their last WC's.

[bots]

So glad you posted this, i thought it was tomorrow :joker:

i think it will be extra time penalties

[Father Chris Mouse]

I've been looking forward to it all day :joker: My times have changed, for work, so i was in the cafe at 6:30am this morning talking about it with a load of Scaffolders lol.

Most want Messi to win a world cup. But i'd just be happy with a good game.

[Zizu]

Dejan Lovren or someone to nobble Messi in the first 10 minutes ..


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[Father Chris Mouse]

I bet it's 0-0 after 90

[Calderyon]

1-0 now.

[Calderyon]

Argentina v Croatia 3-0 FT

34' 1-0 Messi PK
39' 2-0 Alvarez
69' 3-0 Alvarez (Messi)

[Calderyon]

2-0.

Game over pretty much.

Maybe.

[Calderyon]

Pretty convincing win for Argentina.

[Merry Mockmas]

Messi for the third goal was superb imo.

And with tonight's game I personally want France to win, yes I have moaned about how they got through over England in terms of the Refereeing favouring them.

However I do like France as a country, and I am just way more familiar with their players.

Honestly though I have huge respect for Morocco's achievements at this World Cup, I honestly don't think anyone had Morocco to get this far before the tournament started.

[Nicky91]

wasn't much of a surprise for me last night


still at least a shot at a medal anyway for Croatia, in saturdays 3rd/4th place match



stop it about Messi already, i think when he retires from the national team after sundays final, others will shout HALLELUJAH a chance to be recognized

Julian Alvarez 2 great goals and Messi gets all the praise :conf:

[Zizu]

Do we know yet how many crucial players Morocco will be missing tonight ?


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[bots]

boom

[Parmy]

Wtf was the goalie on.

[Zizu]

That was a clear foul on Ziyech !!
I gate this new anything goes reffing


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[Calderyon]

France v Morocco 2-0 FT

5' 1-0 T. Hernandez
79' 2-0 Kolo Munani

[bots]

france are very sharp going forward

[bots]

commentator .... "Most of the games have been played to an audience" .... no **** Sherlock

[Zizu]

Surely that’s a penalty ?


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[Calderyon]

Game over.

[bots]

yep

[Calderyon]

3rd place Playoff:

17.12.2022

Croatia v Morocco 3PM


World Cup Final:

18.12.2022

Argentina v France 7PM

[Merry Mockmas]

commentator .... "Most of the games have been played to an audience" .... no **** Sherlock

Tbf he might be psychic and is warning us about Covid-22.

[Zizu]

Anyone know if Mane was with the Senegal squad during the competition to boost their moral or did he stay well away ?


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[Calderyon]

Croatia v Morocco 2-1 FT

7' 1-0 Gvardiol (Perisic)
9' 1-1 Dari
42' 2-1 Orsic (Livaja)

[Calderyon]

Croatia wins Bronze, Morocco places in 4th place.

[Calderyon]

Argentina v France 3-3 FT & ET

23' 1-0 Messi PK
36' 2-0 Di Maria (MacAllister)
80' 2-1 Mbappe PK
81' 2-2 Mbappe (Thuram)
108' 3-2 Messi
118' 3-3 Mbappe PK

[Calderyon]

Penalty Kick competition:

Argentina v France 4-2

Mbappe o
Messi o
Coman x
Dybala o
Tchouameni x
Paredes o
Kolo Muani o
Montiel o

[Calderyon]

Argentina v France 2-2 FT & ET

23' 1-0 Messi PK
36' 2-0 Di Maria (MacAllister)
80' 2-1 Mbappe PK
81' 2-2 Mbappe (Thuram)
108' 3-2 Messi
118' 3-3 Mbappe PK

Argentina v France 2-2 FT, ET 1-1, PK 4-2

Argentina 2022 World Cup Winners!

[Parmy]

Macron's getting extra privileges from the quataries and fifa allowing him on the pitch in his immaculate suit.

[Nicky91]

the FIFA World Ranking top 10, post world cup

1. Brazil
2. Argentina
3. France
4. Belgium
5. England
6. Netherlands
7. Croatia
8. Italy
9. Portugal
10. Spain
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11. Morocco
12. Switzerland
13. USA
14. Germany
15. Mexico