TGAA_Star Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 Enner Valencia is Golden Boot leader so far with 3 goals with Cody Gakpo not being too far behind with 2 goals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 15 minutes ago, rkomar said: Huh. I figured that the first place team in each group would go through into a predetermined bracket in the round of 16. I didn't think there would be any room for manipulation. Were they thinking of having a round of 32 where the top two teams go through? They are still considering this. There was no footballing reason to increase to 48 teams. narduch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGAA_Star Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 Now things are definitely interesting in Group B heading into final matchday Because Iran have 3 points after beating Wales and England of course have 3 points; USA have 1 point and Wales also have 1 point But then if USA beats England, then that gives them 4 points while England would still be on 3 points Then heading into final match day, Wales would have to beat England and hope USA draw with Iran but then all 3 teams would have 4 points and it would go down to goal difference But then if USA draw with England, that gives them 2 points heading into Matchday 3 where they would have to beat Iran and hope Wales lose or draw with England to go through Then for Iran with them winning today, they essentially would have to beat USA or draw with them and hope Wales lose to England to go through Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGAA_Star Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 4 minutes ago, RJB said: They are still considering this. There was no footballing reason to increase to 48 teams. I think because of money and revenue but also expansion was talked about for years before Infantino was ever President. It is just that they finally decided to pull the trigger on it but it was always discussed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted November 25, 2022 Author Share Posted November 25, 2022 England v USA next: TGAA_Star 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGAA_Star Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 1 minute ago, narduch said: England v USA next: If USA can pull off this win it will be as big as USA 1950 when the USA beat England 72 years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 Great match between ECU and NED. An early goal can be just what a match needs to keep it from being a scoreless snorefest. dyslexic nam, RJB, TGAA_Star and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonovision Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 What's with all the bedroom eyes in these team sheet graphics? nolando and narduch 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rydermike Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 Hoping USA can win just to see the reaction of English fans if they lose to a country that calls it soccer TGAA_Star 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strait Red Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 Here’s my feelings on the England- US game. kacbru, Meepmeep, 74 Whitecap and 3 others 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 14 minutes ago, Strait Red said: Here’s my feelings on the England- US game. Me too. Funny how you don't know what team you dislike more until you start watching. Watching the TSN feed on an illegal stream, I love how they mention the mother of the line cook working in the kitchen making the salads for the American contingent once had an uncle who played for England briefly and is fondly remembered at Bramall Lane. That really enhances my viewing experience and makes me want the US to score, which doesn't make sense. narduch, 74 Whitecap and Strait Red 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
74 Whitecap Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 This U.S. - England game is a tough one. On the one hand, I don't think I'm physically capable of cheering for England or the U.S. in any sporting event of any kind (nicely done above, Strait Red). But on the other hand, the more the U.S. can go toe-to-toe with England, the more it reinforces that Canada can do the same with the world heavyweights, and it wasn't just that Belgium was old or flat or caught off-guard in our first match. So far England looks like they were thinking they could come in and win the game solely due to the fact that they are England... narduch and TGAA_Star 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckgbp Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 Fuck England TGAA_Star 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floortom Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 Very strong half from the US. Hope they don’t fall apart in the 2nd half like they did against Wales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonovision Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 1 minute ago, Floortom said: Very strong half from the US. Hope they don’t fall apart in the 2nd half like they did against Wales. I expect exactly that to happen, as England will make some adjustments and Berhalter will fail to adequately respond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treppy2 Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 (edited) Why doesn't England have a gold star above their crest to signify their 1966 World Cup win? I think they're the only one of the World Cup winning teams that doesn't use those stars. Maybe they're feeling guilty about their goal in extra time of the final match that didn't actually cross the goal line? Edited November 25, 2022 by Treppy2 spelling Macksam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie_the_parrot Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 12 minutes ago, 74 Whitecap said: ...So far England looks like they were thinking they could come in and win the game solely due to the fact that they are England... It isn't a rainy winter Saturday afternoon in Stoke so they are not able to play at the tempo they want to basically. 74 Whitecap and narduch 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GasPed Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 For a 0 - 0 game, it's actually quite entertaining. I'd say the US has had the better play and the better chances - their counter attack is quick, and they've done well cycling the ball down low too. If nothing else, I think their quality (and of course ours) has been a bit of an eyeopener for Europe so far - as in, North America is capable of producing some athletic/attractive football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadenge Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 So why isn't anyone complaining of all the shots towards goal but no goals scored? It doesn't only happen to Canada. The US had 3 good chances that they didn't convert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 1 minute ago, Kadenge said: So why isn't anyone complaining of all the shots towards goal but no goals scored? It doesn't only happen to Canada. The US had 3 good chances that they didn't convert McKennie sent his volley into orbit. Pulisic strike did hit the woodwork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 I am watching this on Fox so I get the Doritos commercials on a perpetual loop. Someone should do a meme of Beckham wearing an "I ❤ Qatar!" button. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 I think both England coming into this after Iran, and maybe Spain after their blowout, will get to see if they are really good or not with this second match. It's probably better to not get carried away with having had a poor rival first fixture. England looks a bit cagey and cautious. They really don't need to pour it on until late, they are managing the game well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 England is facing the music while the US is calling the tune at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestHamCanadianinOxford Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 Oh my Henderson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 American assistant coach Luchi Gonzalez looks too much like John Tortorella for my liking. Lansdude 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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