Lansdude Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 10 minutes ago, VinceA said: There's always a shock at the WC, and with an aging Belgium who could be missing Lukkaku, and could still see Eden Hazard starting (who himself has said Trossard deserves to start more than him right now) and that slow backline, the perfect storm is absolutely brewing for one. Add to the fact I don't think any of our opponents fully know what to expect from Canada other than Davies=fast. Yes, especially Belgium will have to stay honest in possession and won't be able to pack their entire team into our half with the threat of a Davies/David/Buchanon break. They don't have the pace to deal with that. Which means they lose some width and we can manage a mid-low block hopefully keeping them at bay well away from our box. David can also just play good hold up football as an escape hatch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InglewoodJack Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 Belgium is also planning for a long tournament and is likely investing more time in preparing for teams like Brazil, France, Spain, etc. than they are with Canada, a game which is probably more like a preparation game than do or die like it is for us. That, mixed with an older team with a few banged up players, and you can imagine a scenario where they're less prepared than we are, and one great play from Davies or David ends up being all we need to get a result. In 2018, Brazil drew Switzerland in their first game. Argentina drew Iceland. Germany didn't even show up to the group stage, etc. There is precedent for a team like Belgium coming out flat, especially against a team like ours. PegCityCam, Fresh Prince of MTL, Ally McCoist and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadenge Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 As long as we defend their set pieces and our defenders don't buckle, we have a chance. An Observer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaFan123 Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 2 hours ago, Kadenge said: As long as we defend their set pieces and our defenders don't buckle, we have a chance. *don’t give us set pieces in shooting positions. If we do, there’s no defending them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinceA Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 I'm hoping Eustaquio goes full 2021 GC and pulls a bunch of goals out of nowhere. I love the fact that he hasn't scored any outside of that tournament, it was simply there he was like "fuck it guess I'll get a goal or two" Kyle_The_Hill and Fresh Prince of MTL 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stryker911 Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 As all the teams have been updated on transfermarkt we are #20 right in between Ghana and Mexico. Yes, we are valued at 9,000,000 more than Mexico. Jack1997, jhoops__, Bison44 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floortom Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 https://www.besoccer.com/new/amp/morocco-contacted-brahim-again-for-the-world-cup-1202752 Morocco still trying to get Brahim Diaz in its squad. Seems highly unlikely. https://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/moroccos-amine-harit-likely-to-miss-world-cup-with-knee-injury/sn-amp/ Harit out for Morrocco which is a pretty big loss for them Lansdude, johnyb, narduch and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadenge Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 Corazon and narduch 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadenge Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 narduch, johnyb and Corazon 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pottsy3 Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 Seeing every player in cutoffs tells me everything I need to know about the Qatari heat. narduch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PastPros Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 13 minutes ago, Kadenge said: Surprised Dayne didn't punch that one away. Club Linesman, Lansdude, yomurphy1 and 11 others 1 2 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinceA Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 Landon Donovan cheering us on. Obviously as he is Canadian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SthMelbRed Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 Sammy and Steph's shorts make me slightly uncomfortable! 🤣 blueseeka and Pottsy3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trc2014 Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 Don’t love the sounds of that from Eustaquio. If there is any risk, sit him for the game, he needs a rest. narduch, Obinna, johnyb and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imoffside Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 ghostknownunknown, johnyb, sstackho and 17 others 14 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infernal Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 1 hour ago, imoffside said: This is hilarious A_Gagne 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestHamCanadianinOxford Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 1 hour ago, imoffside said: Cheers for that. Especially enjoyed the no love from Johnston for his fellow Brit descendant (Millar). jhoops__ and PastPros 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 Just got around to watching. That is hilarious. Love the light content. You can tell these guys have a good time playing together. Pottsy3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pottsy3 Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 3 hours ago, imoffside said: The bit of Allistair and Stache just ripping on each other's music taste was golden. A_Gagne and dyslexic nam 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kacbru Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 The Guardian has a complete guide to all players and teams in the WC. Link to Canada page: https://www.theguardian.com/football/ng-interactive/2022/nov/16/world-cup-2022-player-profiles-qatar-match-ratings Free kick, Corazon, jhoops__ and 2 others 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trc2014 Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 MacNaughton appears to be in Qatar. Xavier., johnyb and Approve My Account Pls 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floortom Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 4 minutes ago, trc2014 said: MacNaughton appears to be in Qatar. I guess this pic was taken awhile ago? none of the Euro players other than Fraser are in the pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trc2014 Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 2 minutes ago, Floortom said: I guess this pic was taken awhile ago? none of the Euro players other than Fraser are in the pic He’s also in the day 1 training video. Probably 27th player at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kacbru Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 A cool interactive bracket that recalculates % of winning based on all previous picks from fivethirtyeight: https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/2022-world-cup-predictions/bracket/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treppy2 Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 (edited) One year ago today I was freezing with 50,000 of you crazies at Iceteca, hoping against hope for a result against Mexico; tomorrow we play our final friendly before our first World Cup in 36 years - what a journey it’s been. Don’t think I’ll be able to watch tomorrow’s match unless I can find an illegal stream, but sending warm wishes to Canada and the Voyageurs from Martinique. As an aside, if Canada ever meets Martinique in the Nation’s League (and of course we will, because we always get drawn with non-FIFA sides), I would definitely make another trip here to see the away match. This is a very friendly, interesting island with plenty to do for active people. Edited November 17, 2022 by Treppy2 dyslexic nam, Corazon, JamboAl and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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