They were overly negative in the beginning and only really started to play being 1 down. Should have been a bit more adventurous at the start of the second half. But still, happy that they aren't going through. They haven't done anything other than defend well, which isn't what you want to see in the World Cup.
World Cup 2018 - Discussion Thread.
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They were overly negative in the beginning and only really started to play being 1 down. Should have been a bit more adventurous at the start of the second half. But still, happy that they aren't going through. They haven't done anything other than defend well, which isn't what you want to see in the World Cup.
The Super Eagles have landed with a very good performance against Iceland. Musa was the standout player but they played with a lot more flair and penetration.
Unfortunately they face Argentina next and chances are they will play considerably better than the tripe they've served up against Iceland and Croatia. Hoping Nigeria do it...
Unfortunately they face Argentina next and chances are they will play considerably better than the tripe they've served up against Iceland and Croatia. Hoping Nigeria do it...
Nice hit is an understatement. The goalkeeper took a step to his right and it was past him before he set it down again. One of the Serbian players saved his own life by diving out of the way at the last second!
Englands looking strong. That was a great result
Kane is World Class - I think there's no debating that.
He is growing in confidence and is the go to man for England. The Belgium game will tell us how good England are.
He is on the small side so it will be interesting to see where Emery puts him and if he is effective.
He did look good with Rodriquez, they swarmed, recovered the ball and passed it on. Kept things moving. Maybe it's something that Emery has in mind?
Funnily enough he is the same size as Makelele. He is a bit on the small side though.
Just got back from a week in Tenerife with my mates watching the football.
A week of non stop football, banter, and drinking - with no wives moaning about any of it.
Nearly missed the England game on Sunday as couldn’t wake up from the night before !
Already starting to plan Euros 2020.
Cmon England
A week of non stop football, banter, and drinking - with no wives moaning about any of it.
Nearly missed the England game on Sunday as couldn’t wake up from the night before !
Already starting to plan Euros 2020.
Cmon England
The lack of movement from the Argentine players was diabolical. Their midfield was non-existent throughout certain periods of the game and their defence is far from convincing, either.
Despite dominating possession, they didn't create an awful lot.
They need players to make diagonal runs and get behind the fullback, instead of constantly passing it around laboriously and out wide without taking anyone on. Would have helped if they had a creative midfielder in their team, but don't think they have anyone, apart from Lanzini who has a long-term injury.
Di Maria, for example, kept passing the ball backwards or sideways. There was no inventiveness or willingness to run at the Nigerian defence.
Only when Pavon and Meza came on as subs is when Argentina started to look like they could break between the lines.
They will struggle big time if they continue to play like that.
Despite dominating possession, they didn't create an awful lot.
They need players to make diagonal runs and get behind the fullback, instead of constantly passing it around laboriously and out wide without taking anyone on. Would have helped if they had a creative midfielder in their team, but don't think they have anyone, apart from Lanzini who has a long-term injury.
Di Maria, for example, kept passing the ball backwards or sideways. There was no inventiveness or willingness to run at the Nigerian defence.
Only when Pavon and Meza came on as subs is when Argentina started to look like they could break between the lines.
They will struggle big time if they continue to play like that.