PBP Thread: Match #29, Belgium vs. Tunisia, 23 June 2018 [R]

Discussion in 'GROUP G: Belgium, England, Tunisia, Panama' started by Paul Calixte, Jun 23, 2018.

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  1. Paul Calixte

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    #1 Paul Calixte, Jun 23, 2018
    Hi everyone,

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    With that said, let's see if Tunisia will be able to stave off the looming threat of elimination, as well as whether the complaints from their first match will see VAR take a tougher stance on the WWE-style defending on corner kicks. :D

    Have at it!
     
  2. zahzah

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    #2 zahzah, Jun 23, 2018
    In.
     
  3. zahzah

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    #3 zahzah, Jun 23, 2018
    Tunisia has been counted out.

    And most likely this is it for them. But then again... If they do manage a win they will be heavily favored to have 6 pts after two games. Would also setup a great England - Belgium last day match.
     
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  4. TheHitman47

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    #4 TheHitman47, Jun 23, 2018
    If Tunisia wins this, it would be a monumental upset.
     
  5. zahzah

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    #5 zahzah, Jun 23, 2018
    North Africa 0 wins, 0 draws, 5 losses
    Western Africa 2 wins, 0 draws, 1 loss
     
  6. Jamooky

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    #6 Jamooky, Jun 23, 2018
    Tony Meola - yay. :sleep:
     
  7. Jamooky

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    #7 Jamooky, Jun 23, 2018
    Southern/Eastern Africa: undefeated!
     
  8. HansWorldCup

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    #8 HansWorldCup, Jun 23, 2018
    Sliti doesnt start today.
     
  9. HomietheClown

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    #9 HomietheClown, Jun 23, 2018
    Let's see if Belgium can break down Tunisia.

    I expect the Africans to try and cling on to the point as hard as possible But Belgium has too much talent.
     
  10. Kamtedrejt

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    #10 Kamtedrejt, Jun 23, 2018
    I said always Belguim suits Tunisia more than England. I don't rule out an upset but I'm not so optimistic anymore after the disappointing display against England. Maybe my expectaions on Tunisia were just too high after their friendlies.
     
  11. Sam Hamwich

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    #11 Sam Hamwich, Jun 23, 2018
    Two best passing and attacking teams I've seen are Belgium and Croatia. Belgium can be blistering at times.

    I also love how the hand gestures of players now includes making the 'frame' to denote, check VAR.
     
  12. Jamooky

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    #12 Jamooky, Jun 23, 2018
    Clear penalty
     
  13. Sam Hamwich

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    #13 Sam Hamwich, Jun 23, 2018
    Belgium 1-0 after some slick passing puts Tunisia on it's ass.
     
  14. HomietheClown

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    #14 HomietheClown, Jun 23, 2018
    Was not clear for the Telemundo guys.



    1-0 Belgium.
     
  15. zahzah

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    #15 zahzah, Jun 23, 2018
    Clearly not a penalty. Clear foul. Clearly should have been a free kick outside of the area.
     
  16. cleansheetbsc

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    #16 cleansheetbsc, Jun 23, 2018
    Belgium is f#cking flying right now. This team playing with purpose is scary
     
  17. Sam Hamwich

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    #17 Sam Hamwich, Jun 23, 2018
    Very good move giving Hazard the armband. #11 for Belgium is their weak link. I'd attack him.

    I'm guessing a tournament or career ending injury for someone on belgium team during this match.
     
  18. HomietheClown

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    #18 HomietheClown, Jun 23, 2018
    So far. Although some rate Panama and Tunisia two of the worst in the tournament you can see they are gaining confidence.
    And from where I stand I could see them beating any team in Group H.
    Maybe they do live up to the dark horse expectations this year.(But there's still a long way to go.)
     
  19. Sam Hamwich

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    #19 Sam Hamwich, Jun 23, 2018
    no HD?
     
  20. Jamooky

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    #20 Jamooky, Jun 23, 2018
    You watchin on a dodgy stream?
     
  21. RealMadridista

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    #21 RealMadridista, Jun 23, 2018
    Pathetic dive
     
  22. Sam Hamwich

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    #22 Sam Hamwich, Jun 23, 2018
    Sassi...given a yellow for being excessively, do I need to say it?
     
  23. Sam Hamwich

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    #23 Sam Hamwich, Jun 23, 2018
    If I'm martinez, I go up to 4 then put in my reserve CB's and fullbacks for Lukaku, Hazard and mertens.
     
  24. RealMadridista

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    #24 RealMadridista, Jun 23, 2018
    2:0 Lukaku

    Croatia - Belgium finals :)
     
  25. cleansheetbsc

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    #25 cleansheetbsc, Jun 23, 2018
    Lukaku playing his Everton position > Lukaku playing his Manyoo position
     
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