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[soccer10k]

A little disappointed Ecuador only got 2 here, but there are still 2 games against likely better opponents for Qatar to get blitzed.

 

If goal difference matters when they play Oranje in the last group game, we could be in for a treat 8-)

 

Who's going to score? Janssen?

 

Yeah, I might be biased because both flamed out for Spurs but I don’t like for the Dutch that their two forwards are Janssen and Bergwijn.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

[UMFan83]

Incredible goal by the Dutch

[UMFan83]

 

At what point does Gio sub in?

[Transmogrified Tiger]

 

At what point does Gio sub in?

 

Depends on how the fitness of guys like McKennie, Musah, and Weah looks, plus game state. Would be surprised to see him before the 60th unless things are going extremely well or extremely poorly.

 

In other news, 4 of the 22 starters play for Fulham

 

[imb]

please just get a goal in the first 20 minutes so i can drink lunch beers without nerves

[Transmogrified Tiger]

This Stallone segment is like someone asked an AI to do a motivational pre-game TV preview. It's the uncanny valley of emotional manipulations

[bukie]

Well, if that shot stopping keeper chart means anything, the US should have a huge advantage at keeper in this game.

 

Cue a Turner mistake leading to a goal in the first 5 minutes.

[UMFan83]

The nerves are beginning to be overwhelming. 1pm cant get here fast enough

[Transmogrified Tiger]

I really hope Ream helps unlock the attack and that he doesn't get isolated too much. I know he's a better passer than Long and in much better form, but I have some bad memories of Lainez cooking him in the Nations League final. And Dan James preferring to run down the right side is going to put maximum stress on him if Jedi isn't more withdrawn.

[stitchface]

 

It's unfortunate neither Gio nor Aaronson play the 9 #oldnews

[UMFan83]

 

It's Grant Wahl but still

Edited November 21, 2022 by UMFan83

[Rex Buckingham]

 

It's unfortunate neither Gio nor Aaronson play the 9 #oldnews

 

It's more unfortunate that they probably could and Berhalter has never given them (or Weah) a chance (obviously injuries have played a part in that)

 

Like, I wouldn't be surprised to see a better attack with Gio or Weah up top rather than Sargent, even if that's not their best spot

[UMFan83]

Wales packing it in. I know they are more of a counter team that doesn't focus on possession but seems like they are playing for a draw right off the bat.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

not a foul not a yellow

[UMFan83]

Annnd now 2 of our best players have to play tentatively for the next 2.8 matches

[Transmogrified Tiger]

the possession, counter pressing, and Wales playing balls to nowhere half the time are going to make Wales exhausted by the 55th minute. They're already rotating slower than in the first 20 mins

[JudasIscariotTheBird]

MF'in woot!

[bukie]

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL

[Transmogrified Tiger]

CLASS

[wolf stansson]

My very good friend Tim Weah Edited November 21, 2022 by wolf stansson

[UMFan83]

That was horsefeathering beautiful all around

[UMFan83]

cant believe they actually gave a yellow to Bale even though it was deserved

[wolf stansson]

Gareth my man you are way too slow to chase Yunus. Most people are, it’s not a big deal. Just let the man run.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

stoppage time lengths in all games so far have been insane