World Soccer XXX: We Have Men Too!

[ticapnews]

The BBC is really putting the pressure on Southgate and the England team ahead of the match with the USA, calling for a blowout. Anything short of a three goal win will be spun as a failure by a squad of woke prima donnas who need to shut up and play football.

 

[ticapnews]

Stunning goal by Richarlison to make it 2-0 and clinch the game for Brazil.

 

[Jimjamesak]

The BBC is really putting the pressure on Southgate and the England team ahead of the match with the USA, calling for a blowout. Anything short of a three goal win will be spun as a failure by a squad of woke prima donnas who need to shut up and play football.

Gary Lineker being a bit harsh…

 

[Fighting Sioux 23]

Confederations standings:

UEFA: 7-4-1 (25/39 points (64%), +15 GD)
CONMEBOL: 2-1-1 (7/12 points (58%,) +3 GD)
AFC: 2-1-3 (7/18 points (39%), -7 GD)
CONCACAF: 0-2-2 (2/12 points (17%), -8 GD)
CAF: 0-2-3 (2/15 points (13%), -4 GD)

Updated through first round of group stage.

 

[ticapnews]

Iran scores but the goal is ruled out for offsides. Wales better get the defense sorted.

 

[ticapnews]

That's a red card for the Wales keeper. Big advantage Iran for the final 4 minutes plus stoppage time...

 

[ticapnews]

In the last minute of stoppage time Iran scores and will defeat 10-man Wales. The US still has its fate squarely in its hands.

2-0...

 

[JF_Gophers]

Draw would have been better. But Wales losing on the face is 2nd best result. No.more Iran goals tho.

 

[Spartanforlife4]

Wales had the possession, but Iran had everything else. Honestly that came could’ve been 4 or 5-0.

 

[JF_Gophers]

Qatar / Senegal not a big draw. Stadium has a lot of empty seats. I don't mean the white clad fans.

 

[Kepler]

Seeing that big bloc of robes in the center of the stands reminds me of carousel.

 

[Spartanforlife4]

Not sure how that didn’t get at least a look at VAR for Qatar.

 

[Kepler]

Finally. Allez Senegal!

 

[Jimjamesak]

That's a red card for the Wales keeper. Big advantage Iran for the final 4 minutes plus stoppage time...

Woof. Talk about “endangering the safety of an opponent”. Shouldn’t have needed VAR but CONCACAF gonna CONCACAF.

First send off of the tournament means Escobar is buying the ice cream!

 

[Drew S.]

Would like to see the lads be solid at the back today and not pick up any knocks. Don’t think winning big is super important.

 

[Kepler]

First send off of the tournament means Escobar is buying the ice cream!

I did not understand that reference.

 

[dxmnkd316]

A tie would have been nice. But Iran over Wales is the next best result.

 

[Fighting Sioux 23]

A tie would have been nice. But Iran over Wales is the next best result.

Yeah, a draw (ideally a scoreless draw) would have been the best possible result. It would have kept open the possibility of advancing on 2 points...which would have been crazy.

But, Iran over Wales means that USA likely just need a victory over Iran to advance, and takes off at least some of the pressure today. Wales over Iran would have put a lot of pressure to get a result today. Instead, if USA take 4+ points in their last two matches, they are guaranteed to advance. Even a loss today (provided it isn't an absolute bloodbath) likely presents a scenario where any victory over Iran is enough to advance.

 

[Jimjamesak]

I did not understand that reference.

Bit of deep cut on my part. I don’t know if it exists elsewhere but, in the US, it’s traditional for the referee who gives the first red card of a tournament to buy all the referees ice cream (a cheap variety pack of bars or cones is acceptable). If it’s a small group and everyone is of age then a round of drinks is acceptable too.

 

[Jimjamesak]

Yeah, a draw (ideally a scoreless draw) would have been the best possible result. It would have kept open the possibility of advancing on 2 points...which would have been crazy.

But, Iran over Wales means that USA likely just need a victory over Iran to advance, and takes off at least some of the pressure today. Wales over Iran would have put a lot of pressure to get a result today. Instead, if USA take 4+ points in their last two matches, they are guaranteed to advance. Even a loss today (provided it isn't an absolute bloodbath) likely presents a scenario where any victory over Iran is enough to advance.

A US loss today means they would need a win over Iran along with Wales either not winning against England or Wales winning but not making up the goal difference.