PBP Match Thread: Nigeria vs Iceland, 21 June 2018 [R]

Philip J. Fry · Jun 21, 2018

Vs

Ready for the show?

Also good luck to both teams.

Also:

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So, with that said, good luck to both sides, and let's enjoy!

TOAzer · Jun 21, 2018

Well, so far everything about this thread shouts to the skies: "Hey, get your vibrant discussion here!"

Philip J. Fry · Jun 22, 2018

Word

zahzah · Jun 22, 2018

Confirmed! This is indeed Nigeria's line-up:

-----------------------Uzoho-----------------------
-------Balogun---Omeruo---Troost Ekong--
-----------Ndidi---------------Mikel---------------
---------------------Etebo--------------------------
-Moses-------------------------------------Idowu-
-------------------Musa-----------------------------
---------------------------Iheanacho--------------

Philip J. Fry · Jun 22, 2018

Rohr getting it now.

zahzah · Jun 22, 2018

Wonder how a 3-5-2 will work against Iceland's trusted 4-4-1-1?

Philip J. Fry · Jun 22, 2018

zahzah said: ↑

Wonder how a 3-5-2 will work against Iceland's trusted 4-4-1-1?
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Like a blitzkrieg against a bunker.

Car123 · Jun 22, 2018

zahzah said: ↑

Confirmed! This is indeed Nigeria's line-up:

-----------------------Uzoho-----------------------
-------Balogun---Omeruo---Troost Ekong--
-----------Ndidi---------------Mikel---------------
---------------------Etebo--------------------------
-Moses-------------------------------------Idowu-
-------------------Musa-----------------------------
---------------------------Iheanacho--------------
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Where was it confirmed?

Car123 · Jun 22, 2018

.@NGSuperEagles XI vs #Iceland #SoarSuperEagles #NGA #WorldCup #NGAISL pic.twitter.com/zFRfmXH5TL
— 🇳🇬 Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) June 22, 2018

Edwardinho · Jun 22, 2018

This is a do or die for Nigeria. They have to win no matter what and hope for a draw in last match.

Car123 · Jun 22, 2018

Thread title change?

EDonEnta · Jun 22, 2018

Edwardinho said: ↑

This is a do or die for Nigeria. They have to win no matter what and hope for a draw in last match.
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They can still qualify with a draw in this match. However, if they lose, they are eliminated.

soccernutter · Jun 22, 2018

@Philip J. Fry, should just let you suffer.

Edit : having issues being on my phone

kennytt · Jun 22, 2018

Let's do it!

ShortyMac · Jun 22, 2018

Praying for a draw.

Bajen Forever · Jun 22, 2018

Any math genius here who can quickly explain the different outcomes of this game will affect Argentina's chances?

kennytt · Jun 22, 2018

Starting lineup

Jamooky · Jun 22, 2018

Here's the thread!

kennytt · Jun 22, 2018

Predict a tie, but my heart goes to Iceland...

kennytt · Jun 22, 2018

Team Blue vs Team Green...First fk for Iceland

Boloni86 · Jun 22, 2018

Wow, Nigeria's jerseys though! They're ... different.

Nico777 · Jun 22, 2018

Watching from a comfortable seat

cleansheetbsc · Jun 22, 2018

Aly Wagner, no, not because they build indoor facilities, though nice, they have more A license coaches per capita than any other country. They train every player better than anyone else.

kennytt · Jun 22, 2018

cleansheetbsc said: ↑

Aly Wagner, no, not because they build indoor facilities, though nice, they have more A license coaches per capita than any other country. They train every player better than anyone else.
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That pays off big time...

Bajen Forever · Jun 22, 2018

cleansheetbsc said: ↑

Aly Wagner, no, not because they build indoor facilities, though nice, they have more A license coaches per capita than any other country. They train every player better than anyone else.
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And because Lagerbäck taught them how to defend.