PORTUGAL VS MOROCCO 2018 FIFA World Cup Group Stage [R]

What a brutal goal that was. It would've been the perfect header if it was at the other net. I laughed so hard at the time, but I feel bad for the player.

 

I was really hoping the Iran/Morocco game ended in a tie, as now Morocco will be very eager for the win.

Given how our defence played against Spain, it isnt something i am looking forward to considering Morocco has a ton of technical ability moving the ball. The downside for them is they lack a true finisher.

The plus side to this.. We missed a lot of opportunities on the counter which at the time.. seemed like a for sure goal.. will we really miss these chances again? its possible.. but surely we will bury 1/2 of these if Morocco pushes for the 3 pts.. leaving their defensive line exposed.

I am expecting nothing but the 3 points..

 

Exactly. I hope Portugal play with absolute confidence against Morocco.

 

I am not sure i understand the issue you have with what i said...

Given the situation heading into the match v Morocco, with both teams ultimately needing a win, and lack of finisher on the Morocco NT, and great counter ability we possess.. I am definitely expecting the 3 pts..

Look, if we can not take 3 pts from Morocco and/or Iran in a must win match.. we were never going to win the WC anyways when going up against the likes of a Germany/Brasil/Spain in a knock out match.. plain and simple.

There is a difference between being confident and analyzing the situation, and believing we will get the 3 pts just because they are from Morocco and we are Portugal..

So yes, again, looking at the situation and how things have unfolded after the 1st round of games.. i am expecting the 3 pts.

 

Agreed, jon. We're the better team, talent wise. I expect a WIN. Spain was the toughest match for us and we drew.

You fear Morocco, GD? You can't have that mentality. The mental game is so important. Play hard and compete!

Or we can employ our second gameplan: Ronaldo pulls a Lebron act once again but i can assure this team will get better with confidence, and Santos will have this team prepared, he's a bull.

 

Morocco is a team based on offensive play, feed and individual skills. The keyword here is "individual'. When thinking Morocco, think street football, think Brahimi: good skills, pace, great when inspired but more often than not isn't. Also not a team player and undisciplined.
Bringing speed to the defense is a must to avoid sour surprised against. Morocco will rush forward as they need a result to stay alive in the competition, and because they are too impulsive to have a more pragmatic approach to the game. If Portugal can be solid in defense and midfield, there will be plenty of room to score.

 

You have such bad energy.

 

We play down to teams, lots of people do. But infrequent opponents we are usually highly prepped for. I have little care for most WC teams but Morocco and Iran I actually like, except they're in our group.

 

Unban Z he should be here for the world Cup, he was banned for defending Portugal.

 

Z ain't coming back, he's in mexico.

And GD, I agree, positive energy but 2016 we struggled in group stage and would have been eliminated by old format.

Nonetheless i think CR is a machine and he will carry us. I see it in his eyes.

 

Morocco will open up for sure in this game. It is in their nature and they have no choice anyway.

Iran gives me Greece flashbacks. More solid than i thought they would be against Morocco. Looked dangerous on the counter too.

 

This is a must win game but we need to be smart and patience. I love what Santos is doing with our team. We have developed a never give up attitude right to the end of each game. It helps that our captain is a real life super hero. Hopefully our supporting cast is over the first match jitters and score some goals.

 

You know what's weird, Ronaldo is the guy but at the same time just another guy, if that makes sense. His haters think he needs to get all the touches and resents teammates success, total bs if you've watched the guy. The team is one unit, that is clear.

 

That is true. He needs teammates to pass him the ball and play along. Remember when Queiroz was the coach? That was just a waste.