PBP Thread: Match #1, Russia vs Saudi Arabia, 14 June 2018 [R]

Discussion in 'GROUP A: Russia, Uruguay, Egypt, Saudi Arabia' started by Val1, Jun 13, 2018.

  1. zahzah

    zahzah Member+

    Jun 27, 2011
    Club:
    FK Crvena Zvezda Beograd
    This was the exception to the rule Pipiolo was talking about :) The not.
     
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  2. pogoss

    pogoss Member

    Wydad Casablanca
    Morocco
    Jan 15, 2017
    Japan
    Club:
    --other--
    Nat'l Team:
    Morocco
    That was very entertaining :D
     
  3. HansWorldCup

    HansWorldCup Member

    Roma
    Sweden
    Jan 10, 2018
    Hehe Rocky 4 :) ( Dolph Lundgren, he is from Sweden)
     
  4. RealMadridista

    RealMadridista Member+

    Aug 21, 2006
    Chicago Il
    Club:
    Real Madrid
    That is such shame
    His speed would have been so welcome especially after Gjavoev injury

    I always loved Cheryshev and am very haply for him

    I am mostly glad for this win cos my girl today sent me this msg at the start of the game

    She qas blown away by the result

    And entire Russia mocking the NT pisses me off

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  5. Flipo

    Flipo Member

    Real Madrid
    Germany
    Aug 7, 2017
    Russia beat KSA 5-0. What a performance by Russia. Last 2 goals in extra time.
     
  6. Bran

    Bran Member

    Nov 18, 2010
    Nijmegen
    Nat'l Team:
    Netherlands
    I know, previous cups also had these blowout matches but I wonder if they can hold the line even if they go full bunker. I also feel like we haven't even seen the real blowout match just yet. Some matches that also have blowout potential: Spain - Iran, Germany - South Korea, England/Belgium - Panama.
     
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  7. Pipiolo

    Pipiolo Member+

    Jul 19, 2008
    Nat'l Team:
    Argentina
    There are always exceptions in football, it's how Chelsea often made life difficult to Barcelona. I expect the possession and build up play by Uruguay to be much better than Saudi's.
     
  8. M

    M Member+

    Feb 18, 2000
    Via Ventisette
    Indeed. Europe gets only 16 spots in 2026. We are pretty much guaranteed of a lot more weak teams from Asia (in particular), CONCACAF and Africa (to a lesser extent).
     
  9. kennytt

    kennytt Member+

    LA teams
    United States
    May 26, 2001
    Westminster, OC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    According to FIFA rankings 2018: USA at 25 and the best teams from Asia (Iran at 37, S Korea 57, Japan 61, Saudi 67, Syria 73...)
    https://www.fifa.com/fifa-world-ranking/ranking-table/men/index.html
     
  10. Val1

    Val1 Member+

    Arsenal
    Mar 12, 2004
    MD's Eastern Shore
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Where are these allocations published? I looked yesterday and couldn't find them.
     
  11. kennytt

    kennytt Member+

    LA teams
    United States
    May 26, 2001
    Westminster, OC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Asian teams seem to be bottom feeders...
     
  12. Bran

    Bran Member

    Nov 18, 2010
    Nijmegen
    Nat'l Team:
    Netherlands
    They looked terrible before the 2014 world cup and turned out terrible, they look arguably worse now. I feel sorry for the Saudi coach.
     
  13. evil_allan

    evil_allan Member+

    May 3, 2004
    Turtle Island
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  14. M

    M Member+

    Feb 18, 2000
    Via Ventisette
  15. Noahgghhujjjnbb

    Chelsea
    Jan 14, 2018
    Morocco or Senegal should have been in this group not eygpt.I would be more confident in Russia being knocked out.
     
  16. Noahgghhujjjnbb

    Chelsea
    Jan 14, 2018
    This group is just way too easy.Moroccos group is much harder to me even iran would have a good chance in this group.
     
  17. Noahgghhujjjnbb

    Chelsea
    Jan 14, 2018
    Uruguay would struggle in any other group they would be barely fighting for second. I favour the 48 team world cup because it gives opportunities to Netherlands Italy and Chile Ivory coast Ghana Algeria Bosnia who are all better than the likes of saudi arabia etc.
     
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  18. TheHitman47

    TheHitman47 Member

    Jan 14, 2016
    Club:
    Manchester City FC
    The point is that it's the best teams from each confederation. Also with how broken rankings are, teams that are good can be overlooked anyway. So it's not a perfect formula.
     
  19. SF19

    SF19 Member+

    Jun 8, 2013
    No surprise to see the open game. Both teams had to go for it and both felt they had a fighting chance, but the Russians are clearly leagues above the Saudis.

    Another forgettable tournament for the perennial whipping boys I'm afraid. The Saudis will need to learn their lessons, especially in making physical challenges in the air, if they are to have any intention of competing in 2022.

    The Russians may yet qualify out of the group. They'll have loads of confidence now and the fans every reason to be optimistic.
     
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  20. kennytt

    kennytt Member+

    LA teams
    United States
    May 26, 2001
    Westminster, OC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    US has the talent, but had a bad coach (Klinsmann?)
     
  21. evil_allan

    evil_allan Member+

    May 3, 2004
    Turtle Island
    Jurgen? wasn't he fired like 2 years ago?
     
  22. RealMadridista

    RealMadridista Member+

    Aug 21, 2006
    Chicago Il
    Club:
    Real Madrid
    Chat between me and my gf

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    I mean i am about to drive my ass downtown and whoop her ass

    Thought id entertain u for a bit [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]
     
  23. grandinquisitor28

    Feb 11, 2002
    Nevada
    I don't anticipate anything positive this cycle from any of them. They all look like the 4th place side in their respective group from my vantage point.
     
  24. Rickdog

    Rickdog Member+

    Jun 16, 2010
    Santiago, Chile
    Club:
    CD Colo Colo
    Nat'l Team:
    Chile
    To be honest, I feel more sorry for the saudi players, but very happy on regards to their coach.....:p
     
  25. Mean Machine

    Mean Machine Member+

    May 23, 2018
    He was supposed to be here, but got injured a month ago and was ruled out sadly.
     
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