World cup fred

[TheRealSaints]

Saw a report saying that the Democratic House Leader has arranged with Marco Rubio for the Cape Verde goal keeper’s mum to be granted a visa and be allowed to travel in time for her to see Vozinha’s next game.
Best result of the tournament so far.

You watch... he'll probably let in 5 now!

 

[thebronze14]

Gotta say the atmosphere didn't seem all that intimidating in Mexico's first game either. FIFA have priced out the normal match-going Mexicans, and therefore it's the more privileged, 'tourist' type of fans filling the stadium. Tickets for Mexico's games are even more expensive than the tickets being sold in the US and Canada. Mexico vs South Korea has the most expensive tickets of the entire group stage.

Been to a few Mexico games when in America. Gold Cup in Chicago and NYC and their fans were wild! Didn't get that vibe in their first match tbh

 

[Libby]

1-0 Czech. SA look awful.

 

[OddRiverOakWizards]

Awful penalty award.

 

[SAINTOSPREY]

1 - 1 Pen

 

[thereisonlyoneno7]

Awful penalty award.

It was from close range and at him, and he had his arms in. Really don't know what else he could have done.

 

[Libby]

Comeback on!

 

[Paddy Podped]

That should never be a penalty

 

[Libby]

Cant see either of these side winning their last game so Scotland will be hoping it stays like this.

 

[Libby]

Unbelievable they took that short.

 

[SaintsForTheWin]

Two awful teams

 

[Libby]

Two awful teams

Probably both wouldn't have qualified for 32 team tournament.

 

[Lemons and Oranges]

That's true but most of their opponents were teams like Honduras, El Salvador, Costa Rica etc. The altitude would be our main concern but we'd prepare ourselves for it.

How will they 'prepare' for altitude, in the next one or two weeks? Travel everywhere by double decker bus? Sleep on the top floor of their hotel? Preparing for altitude is not something that can be done quickly, or taken lightly. In my opinion, of course, which isn't worth the paper it's not written on.

 

[tomw24]

How will they 'prepare' for altitude, in the next one or two weeks? Travel everywhere by double decker bus? Sleep on the top floor of their hotel? Preparing for altitude is not something that can be done quickly, or taken lightly. In my opinion, of course, which isn't worth the paper it's not written on.

I'm not proposing anything dramatic - simply have 2 or 3 training sessions at the same or similar altitude as the Azteca. They're not climbing Everest. But at least training at the same altitude will help to some extent.

 

[tomw24]

I see the BBC have an "as it stands" scenario for the last 32. Clearly it's going to change but I'd be up for some of those games!

 

[EasyBreezer]

I see the BBC have an "as it stands" scenario for the last 32. Clearly it's going to change but I'd be up for some of those games!

You'd much rather be in the top half of that right now for sure!

 

[Che’s Godlike Thighs]

Only had one 0-0 so far (and that was one of the best games of the round).

 

[Che’s Godlike Thighs]

That would have been a beauty.

 

[Che’s Godlike Thighs]

One of those groups where they’ll all get four points.

 

[tomw24]

Clear red card there.