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FIFA World Cup Football 2022 Official Discussion Thread
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This is my big chance.On the plus side, idc who wins in any of the next two matches that much
I need to avoid picking the same as the one in 1st place, and if I don't get another 3 pointer while he gets 0 (I'm leading the most correct results score in case we end on even points), I need 2x2 while he gets 0. Pretty much over. I might need to go big in the Bronze final, I can see him go Croatia or a draw, so I might need to go Morocco unless of course he predicts that and goes Morocco himself, lol.
I might need to go with a different result than what I think will happen, just to stand a chance. 2 matches, 3 points, let's do it!
Yosh!
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All that being said, Bronze finals depends a lot on which team can be bothered to go for it and which don't, I might be wrong but I think it's usually the smaller team that wins them and seeing as Croatia placed 2nd place last time, I can't see them bothering too much with it, but who knows, it might just end in a classic 0-0 match.
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I think Morocco will take 3rd place they seem more determined , I agree with Croatia just being unbothered ngl.This is my big chance.
I need to avoid picking the same as the one in 1st place, and if I don't get another 3 pointer while he gets 0 (I'm leading the most correct results score in case we end on even points), I need 2x2 while he gets 0. Pretty much over. I might need to go big in the Bronze final, I can see him go Croatia or a draw, so I might need to go Morocco unless of course he predicts that and goes Morocco himself, lol.
I might need to go with a different result than what I think will happen, just to stand a chance. 2 matches, 3 points, let's do it!
Yosh!
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All that being said, Bronze finals depends a lot on which team can be bothered to go for it and which don't, I might be wrong but I think it's usually the smaller team that wins them and seeing as Croatia placed 2nd place last time, I can't see them bothering too much with it, but who knows, it might just end in a classic 0-0 match.
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It's a very hard game to pick a winner for actually lmao, both teams are 50/50 just who wants it more, and in football who has more luck
but I will say this. Morocco have had less chance to rest than Croatia, that could be the deciding factor as Moroccans might be exhausted after that France gameI am worried about their defense tbh, 3 out of 5 had to get swapped during the France match lolIt's a very hard game to pick a winner for actually lmao, both teams are 50/50 just who wants it more, and in football who has more luck
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Pulling resources to stay In shape, good BoiRonaldo training with Real Madrid I see.
Desperate times call for desperate measures I guess.
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Btw knowing Cali, he'll make sn own thread for the WC final, which means we have about 24 hours to squeeze in 40+ messages to hit 20 pages
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Hmm between the 2 of us we are good for 20 messages or so but the rest have to throw in something if worse comes to worse start discussing random shiz xDPulling resources to stay In shape, good Boi
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Btw knowing Cali, he'll make sn own thread for the WC final, which means we have about 24 hours to squeeze in 40+ messages to hit 20 pages
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I'm more in favor of Croatia. Morocco has played hyper defensively almost the entire tournament...except in the only match they lost. They had two scoreless draws and two matches that nearly ended in scoreless draws. So, they aren't really spectacular in the offensive department.
If they really are motivated to win and will play more offensively, they will be more vulnerable for counters. If they decide to play defensively once more, then the chances are high it becomes a scoreless draw again. The thing is that Croatia is pretty much the expert on overtime. This is the complete opposite of Spain, who took a psychological uppercut the moment they were not able to win during regular time and then another one because it ended on penalties. For Croatia it's the exact opposite.
What's more I believe Croatia has recovered better from their loss than Morocco. Croatia reached the final during the previous world cup and has many experienced players. Morocco on the other hand had for a long time this aura of invincibility that got shattered by France. So, I expect them to be more shaken.
In other words, a draw?
Also, such a post from Cali himself takes me back to the glory days
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Also, also, that sums up Morocco, but it's impossible to predict what Croatia might do. They might give a rat's ass and just play out the draw, or they could just go fu*k it, which in turn leaves them open for counter attacks. Morocco might win without having to expose themselves, heck, Croatia might even field a B team. I won't put on a final score prediction before I see the line-ups, just to be sure.
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Also, also, also (xD) How's your betting league going? Still in the run?
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Tbh you were spot on about Morocco cracking against France, the fatigue levels in first half showed and players were limping showing cracks in defense. I do agree with the chances on a draw but I can actually see Croatia just running wild I think Morocco are knackered there's no way they have it in the tank if they field the same players again and again.
Surely they come out and play different this last game though just for the sake of entertainment at this point, they should just play attacking football and try aim for a win with different tactics we saw against France 2nd half they can actually attack when they try putting players forward they have some nice skillful ballers, they were super unlucky to not even get a goal against France at one point I was expecting it to be 2-1 Morocco with the way they were playing Griezmann just had different plans that day I suppose.
The way I see it is this:
You have the first African team in the history of the World cup in a semi, they lost. Now they can get a bronze, which would be insane for them. They have nothing to lose and everything to win at this point.
Then you have Croatia that placed 2nd last world cup, was out for revenge this time and almost made another final. They only cared about winning, 2nd place don't matter, so why would 3rd? I honestly can't see them going for it.
If I recall correctly, which I might not lol, it's not that long ago even Ronaldo himself didn't bother showing up for the Bronze final of the Nations league. Nobody from Europe cares about a bronze final.
So yeah, I can definitely see Morocco winning majorly as well. Hard to tell before the lineups xP Damn and I need those points.
You have the first African team in the history of the World cup in a semi, they lost. Now they can get a bronze, which would be insane for them. They have nothing to lose and everything to win at this point.
Then you have Croatia that placed 2nd last world cup, was out for revenge this time and almost made another final. They only cared about winning, 2nd place don't matter, so why would 3rd? I honestly can't see them going for it.
If I recall correctly, which I might not lol, it's not that long ago even Ronaldo himself didn't bother showing up for the Bronze final of the Nations league. Nobody from Europe cares about a bronze final.
So yeah, I can definitely see Morocco winning majorly as well. Hard to tell before the lineups xP Damn and I need those points.
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Spot on.
Unpopular opinion but should the bronze final even exist xd? does any one even care getting 3rd like it feels like a big fack you kinda for the team that places 3rd? its an extra game and rest for the final I get it but it seems sooo pointless imo.
Back on the African teams subject, apart from Morocco African teams disappointing again this W.C, they just seem so passionless? idk if that's the right word but every other African team I watched they just seem so lazy this W.C like where's the desire to play as team like Morocco did. Is it a ego thing or just lack of quality(which I disagree with cuz African teams have players).
Yeah it's definitely debatable.
Well Senegal was onto something, they even could have taken the lead at least twice against England, before the goals started flowing at the back, Lol. With Mane it certainly could have been a different story but other than that I agree. It's rare to see a good African team in the World Cup, likewise it's rare to see Norway even in the World Cup, so I can't really blame them lol. It is what it is