OT: 2022 World Cup Thread
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So likely Netherlands and then Argentina. Hey they won't be able to say we didn't earn it!
Mexico-Saudi Arabia was cray-cray. Incredibly exciting, with so many mistakes up and down the pitch.
Did they teach 2022 World Cup tie-breaker rules senior year at his HS in CA?
I actually see Donovan as the most intelligent, by far, of the trio of him, Dempsey, and Lalas.
I was kinda thrilled by how Mexico fared in this WC. Complete garbage for two matches - they never deserved to go through. Problem is, neither did Poland nor Saudi Arabia.
I mostly just root for great games unless it’s us. I rooted a little for Spain back in the day because they were so damn much fun to watch.
Similar odds to Trump winning the presidency in 2016.
100% Donovan is the guy to cheat off of in class from that group.Did they teach 2022 World Cup tie-breaker rules senior year at his HS in CA?
I actually see Donovan as the most intelligent, by far, of the trio of him, Dempsey, and Lalas.
Poland has a tough draw against France. I guess we will see how they fare. I'll be rooting for them.
Saudia Arabia had one good half. They didn't deserve to advance.
I don't know anyone that isn't Mexican that roots for the Mexican team.
Although admittedly Saudi Arabia is impossible to root for.
I didn’t shed any tears that both teams in that game went home
Yes it’s single elimination after the group stage.
I think the tiebreakers are tweaked every so often. These are the 2022 tiebreakers. I think the third is interesting - head-to-head results is only the third tiebreaker.
- Overall goal difference: Superior goal difference in all group matches;
- Overall goals scored: Most goals scored in all group matches;
- Head-to-head points: Most points in group matches between tied teams;
- Head-to-head goal difference: In group matches between tied teams;
- Head-to-head goals scored: Most goals scored in group matches between tied teams;
- Disciplinary points ('Fair Play'): As per a FIFA formula based on yellow and red cards;
- Drawing of lots.
12m viewers for a mid-week, mid-afternoon sporting event is pretty nuts.
Agree... you'd think even average players would be able to repeatably bury these into a corner. At a minimum I'd think you'd always want them high or low to have the best chance.
Average penalty takers hot at a 75% or so rate. Messi is at 78%. CR7 is 84%. Harry Kane is around 85%. Lewandowski is near 89%. Bruno fernandes is basically 90%. It's a bit comical.
Some of the USMNT players showed tremendous class and compassion after the match when consoling Iranian players.
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The US Soccer Federation is as badly run as any of those types of organizations (I am talking about you, NCAA), and some of the women’s team lose support for their team by getting too political, but the players on the men’s team have for the most part been pretty easy to root for.
I am sure the fact so many of the men were born or spent time in other countries helps them handle situations like this better. They had to have noticed what the Iranian players have gone through, with their families being threatened.
I saw that there were actually some spontaneous celebrations that broke out in Iran over the US win, because people didn’t want the ruling regime to get the satisfaction of the national team winning while they are oppressing people.
I realize it takes alot to get to the 'drawing lots' scenario but that's really bad. They should find additional play-based options or something even if they're a bit of a stretch, that can be used before leaving it purely to chance.
Total Possession time in offensive side of the field?
Overall Total possession?
Shots on goal?
I can’t believe how many point blank goals Lukaku has not finished in this Croatia game…like 3 of them. Morocco is winning the group currently. Another surprise outcome if it sticks.
Good on Morocco - fun team. They probably play Germany next, but it has been a fantastic run for the Atlas Lions.
- Sports knows no geopolitics. Some of the Iranian players may have played with some of the American players in various leagues.
- Funny comment from Pulisic. Unfortunately, hip pointers aren't an easy heal. I fully expect The Dutch to bump him any chance they get. Just gamesmanship. Soccer is not a game for wimps.
Could have fooled me watching them flop around, faking injuries, like a fish out of water.
I like Belgium (especially Kevin D since it's hard to root for anyone on Man City lol), so it was really tough to watch them play so poorly in general and to then have lukaku miss so many chances he'd normally score on (although to his credit he was creating way more chances than they had b4 he came on). Morocco definitely deserved first. Wished Canada had played better in the group though.
I would go one step further and if you flop in the penalty box the other side gets a penalty kick.
Amazing that Mexico is out
Ochoa may need to revisit that “man in the mirror” quote
Why is it amazing? What have the done in the last few years to make anyone think they should make the knockout stage? IMO they are always overrated and have really done nothing for as long as I can remember.
They had a long run of always advancing to the knockout stage and always failing to win once they get there, so this is the end of that streak.