Match #39 - Poland v. Argentina

If Poland ends up tied with Mexico on points and GD , and since they drew each other 0-0, then who goes through??

 

Yellow cards

 

Found it on wiki. Drawing of lots would be next

1. Fair play points in all group matches (only one deduction can be applied to a player in a single match):
   • Yellow card: −1 point;
   • Indirect red card (second yellow card): −3 points;
   • Direct red card: −4 points;
   • Yellow card and direct red card: −5 points;
2. Drawing of lots.

 

Poland doesn't even try, only based on that it would be better if Mexico gets the second place.

 

2-0 Argies. Poland and Mexico are now tied

 

They have absolutely no faith they can beat Argentina. They came with a mindset not to lose.

 

So I did a search, and I think its:

Mexico 7 YC
Poland 4 YC

No reds

 

So yellow cards on deck. Anyone know the count ?

 

Poland still going through.

 

I think the yellow card rule is stupid by the way. I'd prefer a coin toss.

Or better a PK shootout organized between both teams.

 

PK shootout. Always.

 

Poland flirting with elimination.

 

Absolutely terrible side not deserving to progress.

 

Terrible really, but must be said Argentina improved massively with Enzo Fernandez and Alvarez on the 11. They will easily reach the last 8.

My prediction for last 16: 7 UEFA, 2 CONMEBOL, 2 CONCACAF, 3 Africa, Asia 2.

 

So you are betting on Ghana over Uruguay and Japan over Spain/Germany?

 

Now if I am France I rather whished to face Poland instead Mexico, no way Argentina will be surprised by Australia.

 

Mexico 7 YC
Poland 5 YC

 

I am betting on Ghana over Uruguay yes, hopefully 4 points for Ghana just for the sake of Portugal losing vs Korea not losing the first place. Expecting Japan to qualify yes.

 

Poland may yet scrape through here. Still leading by 2 yellow cards!

 

Saudi Arabia taking a commanding lead on yellow cards! 13 yellows in 3 games.

 

lol

 

They will be punished. While I usually support UEFA teams on the WC, in this particular case never had big hopes for Wales and Poland, my deception was Denmark who never showed up, even tomorrow I would be more surprised if Belgium goes instead Croatia to the last 16.

I always knew Morroco was able to perform at this level, people usually overhype performances on Euros or AFCON, the context on World Cups is different.

 

Not looking good for Mexico. They need a goal.

 

Poland so do not deserve to go through

 

Won't happen in this group but how crazy would it have been if one booking decided who progressed and that one booking was for wearing the banned captain's armband? Quite literally, off-the-pitch local custom laws would have decided who advanced.