Cote d'Ivoire x Portugal [PBP] Thread

Agreed. Both defenses look very good, so both teams have to try very high-risk passes to create any chances. Note that they're both creating a steady stream of such half-chances, which is already a big improvement over some of the early snoozefest matches.

 

If there is one thing that this makes clear it is that. No controverting that, none of the other African teams have shown as much touch on the ball and discipline on defense.

 

He's everywhere!

 

Rick James and Kalou have been on fire during this second half. These 2 just keep creating chances, and I have a feeling that one of them will eventually go inside Portugal's net.

Also, Drogba has sat back on the bench. Sven needs to save him for Brazil and Dear Leader's North Korea.

 

CDI is clearly the better team, but they're having a tough time converting possession in Portugal's third into actual quality chances. I think they need to put Drogba in soon.

 

Tiago has come on the pitch for Deco. Interesting.

 

This is a very impressive performance by Ivory Coast so far showing a lot of confidence. Won't be surprised if they pull off a win. Great game so far, poor ref. Hope he doesn't make any game-changing mistakes.

 

Droga is coming!

 

Sven Sven Sven

 

Drogba is about to come in for the Ivory Coast. This move better NOT backfire on the Ivory Coast because if it does, it will cost them big time.

 

Drogba in for Kalou.

Boo-yah!

 

Yes, but for Kalou?

 

Drogba is coming,... With many fremen warriors!

 

Man, he looks as fit as ever, wouldn't have gotten out Kalou if it was me though.

 

Drogba in

 

did it just start raining when drogba walked on?
i havent seen a close up of the pitch in a bit.

 

Hope he won't jump for headers, not worth it.

 

Offside called on Rick James. Very close call in My opinion.