Topic: FIFA World Cup 2022 Group Stage Highlights - page 15. (Read 11626 times)
And finally Argentina got very clean win in World Cup semifinals. Well I expected a lot more from Croatia. I expected them to resist and bite - meaning they wouldn't easily concede a goal and even if they do they would reply back. But my guess was wrong. Argentina dominated the match. Argentina can easily beat Morocco too if they play like yesterday night against them. But France? Its very hard to say same thing.
Argentina is now one step closer to the trophy. and that would be an extraordinary achievement for Messi at his no longer young age. but still able to display extraordinary game performance. score goals as well as make assists. not many players have as good skills as Messi. if he retires, it will be a yearning for fans.
Even before the start of the world cup, I had posted that Argentina are the favorites to win the trophy this time. They sent their strongest ever team since 1986, and there is great bonding and cohesion with players such as Lionel Messi, Julián Álvarez, Enzo Fernández and Alexis Mac Allister working together as a team. They are just one step away from lifting the trophy. This will definitely be the last world cup for Lionel Messi, as he is 35 years old. Being a legend, he deserves to be in a world cup winning team for at least once in his career.
Did Croatia win their match against Brazil with this style of play they demonstrated today, I want to know. I find it hard to believe that Croatia, who recently held Brazil to a full-time draw (winning on penalties), faces Argentina and collapses uncontrolled in their defense, allowing three goals. Croatia would rather not have advanced this far with a humiliating loss than enable Brazil to win them. Should I imply that Argentina's loss is retaliation for Croatia's victory against them in the last world cup?
Having said that, Argentina deserves congratulations. see them next at the World Cup Finals on Sunday.
Having said that, Argentina deserves congratulations. see them next at the World Cup Finals on Sunday.
I must say a big congratulations to Argentina on their outstanding performance today, for which I applaud them. I never imagined them winning Croatia by three goals. It appears to be so simple, but it was all worth it in the end. I expected more from Croatia than what they played against Argentina. I believe Modric's World Cup dream, as one of their star players, has come to an end today, as this may be his final World Cup appearance. Good luck to Argentina in the finals, hope Messi will win this one and can retire with joy.
I must say a big congratulations to Argentina on their outstanding performance today, for which I applaud them. I never imagined them winning Croatia by three goals. It appears to be so simple, but it was all worth it in the end. I expected more from Croatia than what they played against Argentina. I believe Modric's World Cup dream, as one of their star players, has come to an end today, as this may be his final World Cup appearance. Good luck to Argentina in the finals, hope Messi will win this one and can retire with joy.
After they conceded the first goal (in the form of penalty) the Croatian players lost hope and their morale was down. And this explains the large victory margin for Argentina. It was a very tough match and till the first goal was scored by Messi during the 34th minute, both the teams were equally placed with neither of the teams dominating the other. But after the penalty kick, the situation changed and Julián Álvarez managed to score the second goal in just five minutes time. And after that, the Croatian players simply gave up.
Did Croatia win their match against Brazil with this style of play they demonstrated today, I want to know. I find it hard to believe that Croatia, who recently held Brazil to a full-time draw (winning on penalties), faces Argentina and collapses uncontrolled in their defense,
Seem like not fault on Croatia, but Brazil player playing bad at that time. So when I look who they play last night, Croatia still play the same as they meet Brazil, but the opponent for this time is better the coordination and have 1 person be the control theam, Messi. So, I believe when Meet Brazil last night Argentina will win the match also because they play well, not because the opponent played badly. Now, the golden age generation Croatia was over, maybe we can see that team again for long time.I must say a big congratulations to Argentina on their outstanding performance today, for which I applaud them. I never imagined them winning Croatia by three goals. It appears to be so simple, but it was all worth it in the end. I expected more from Croatia than what they played against Argentina. I believe Modric's World Cup dream, as one of their star players, has come to an end today, as this may be his final World Cup appearance. Good luck to Argentina in the finals, hope Messi will win this one and can retire with joy.
After they conceded the first goal (in the form of penalty) the Croatian players lost hope and their morale was down. And this explains the large victory margin for Argentina. It was a very tough match and till the first goal was scored by Messi during the 34th minute, both the teams were equally placed with neither of the teams dominating the other. But after the penalty kick, the situation changed and Julián Álvarez managed to score the second goal in just five minutes time. And after that, the Croatian players simply gave up.
It is the match in which Argentina performed almost flawlessly in terms of defense and reached the final. They responded to all offensive actions of Croatia. They cut the single passes, they cut the intermediate balls, they closed the edges and the center very well. I'm baffled as to how Croatia got all the way to the semi-finals. Let's admit they played infamous football against Argentina. I think Argentina's possible opponent in the final will be France. Their job is very difficult against France in the final. They are physically superior to Argentina. If Morocco knocks out France they're also pretty good physically but France will most likely knock out Morocco with their individual skills.
Everyone has different ways, many are probably puzzled how, after the terrible first two rounds of the group stage, the Argentine national team managed to get all the way to the final 
Each team may not have its own day and it is obvious that Croatia had exactly this case today. 2-0 after the first half in favor of the Argentina national team broke all the scenarios that the Croatian national team probably counted on. Also, I would not rush to talk about knockouts, because Morocco is a strong team that has not just yet lost a single match at the tournament, unlike France, but also conceded only one goal during the entire tournament, which is an autogall. Therefore, if Croatia failed to beat the favorite, then why couldn't Morocco have done it? 
Did Croatia win their match against Brazil with this style of play they demonstrated today, I want to know. I find it hard to believe that Croatia, who recently held Brazil to a full-time draw (winning on penalties), faces Argentina and collapses uncontrolled in their defense, allowing three goals. Croatia would rather not have advanced this far with a humiliating loss than enable Brazil to win them. Should I imply that Argentina's loss is retaliation for Croatia's victory against them in the last world cup?
Having said that, Argentina deserves congratulations. see them next at the World Cup Finals on Sunday.
Having said that, Argentina deserves congratulations. see them next at the World Cup Finals on Sunday.
I must say a big congratulations to Argentina on their outstanding performance today, for which I applaud them. I never imagined them winning Croatia by three goals. It appears to be so simple, but it was all worth it in the end. I expected more from Croatia than what they played against Argentina. I believe Modric's World Cup dream, as one of their star players, has come to an end today, as this may be his final World Cup appearance. Good luck to Argentina in the finals, hope Messi will win this one and can retire with joy.
It is the match in which Argentina performed almost flawlessly in terms of defense and reached the final. They responded to all offensive actions of Croatia. They cut the single passes, they cut the intermediate balls, they closed the edges and the center very well. I'm baffled as to how Croatia got all the way to the semi-finals. Let's admit they played infamous football against Argentina. I think Argentina's possible opponent in the final will be France. Their job is very difficult against France in the final. They are physically superior to Argentina. If Morocco knocks out France they're also pretty good physically but France will most likely knock out Morocco with their individual skills.
Did Croatia win their match against Brazil with this style of play they demonstrated today, I want to know. I find it hard to believe that Croatia, who recently held Brazil to a full-time draw (winning on penalties), faces Argentina and collapses uncontrolled in their defense, allowing three goals. Croatia would rather not have advanced this far with a humiliating loss than enable Brazil to win them. Should I imply that Argentina's loss is retaliation for Croatia's victory against them in the last world cup?
Having said that, Argentina deserves congratulations. see them next at the World Cup Finals on Sunday.
Having said that, Argentina deserves congratulations. see them next at the World Cup Finals on Sunday.
Messi has just scored a penalty and finally Argentina found just the goal they wanted early in the match. Livakovic really didn't have anything to do against that penalty. Argentina weren't able to play the game they wanted before this goal actually. Croatia were doing really good just as they did against Brazil. But Alvarez got a really crucial penalty for his team there.
After this goal Croatia will need to take bigger risks of course. They are known by being able to equalize the score in such situations. They did it to Brazil even though we were in the last minutes of extra time. Argentina should just be careful in defense and benefit from the spaces Croatia will give to them as of now.
EDIT: And it is 2-0 now thanks to Alvarez's goal. I think it is GG now.
I didn't expect that Argentina could win more than 1 goal, I thought it would be a boring match with another penalty shoot-out, but Argentina played well from start to finish, 3 goals without reply and Croatia let Argentina into the final, I remember the moment of the world cup In 2018, Argentina was slaughtered 3 goals by Croatia without reply and now Argentina is responding, an epic revenge event After this goal Croatia will need to take bigger risks of course. They are known by being able to equalize the score in such situations. They did it to Brazil even though we were in the last minutes of extra time. Argentina should just be careful in defense and benefit from the spaces Croatia will give to them as of now.
EDIT: And it is 2-0 now thanks to Alvarez's goal. I think it is GG now.
After this goal Croatia will need to take bigger risks of course. They are known by being able to equalize the score in such situations. They did it to Brazil even though we were in the last minutes of extra time. Argentina should just be careful in defense and benefit from the spaces Croatia will give to them as of now.
Croatia coming back from this 2-0 is not something thats going to happen even if they did it against Brazil is a different things with the Argentina side, if care is not taking as the Croatia side are trying to come all out to get a goal it will result to another goal for the Argentina side, let me remind you that Angel de Maria is still waiting to be called up.
Croatia should forget this game and get ready for 3rd place match.
Agreed. I don't think Croatia can come back in this game like they did against Brazil, they are playing well but Argentina is doing a very good job in their attack and they are not allowing the Croatian strikers to penetrate their box which will be the only way for them to get a goal in this match. Croatian players are coming out no doubt but Argentina players are targeting them on canter-attack which we have witnessed more than twice and Messi is having a great night this night as he has been seen moving around with the ball even as he wasted a beautiful chance that was created for him to score to make it 3:0 to end the game.
Croatia are in a solid ground to move forward with a smile on their faces in this semi final because they will surprise people today by scoring goals that will make them to qualify for final.
Croatia match have started already and they are already in second half, Croatia are not in a solid ground currently as they are losing to Argentine already, and with the way things are going currently Croatia might endup losing the match, Argentina is leading with two goals and their is still pressure on Croatia so am still expecting Argentina to score more goals in today's match. Argentina has potential squads but Croatia players will not allow them to perform well in this game, because they will like to mark them like the way they marked Brazil players through out the game to ensure they beat Brazil to moved to semi final,
Argentina is different from Brazil, their pattern of playing is kind of different, Croatia marked Brazil players hardly and they were able to defeat Brazil, but I think that will be kind of difficult for Croatia players today, Croatia is already losing to Argentine, Croatia those not even have any short on target yet, I think it will be difficult for Croatia to win today's match. 
The second goal was absolutely a very lucky one for Argentina. Alvarez was like a magnet for the ball as the Croatia defenders couldn't prevent Alvarez from getting into the penalty area with the ball. Alvarez has been the most impressive player of his team so far in my opinion. Because thanks to him they won a penalty and he scored the second goal also. Messi's performance until now has also been very good. He is playing fully concentrated on the World Cup title from now on. I wasn't expecting Argentina to obtain a big advantage this early.
Livakovic has still been doing his best and he has been successful so far by some saves. Oliver Kahn has been among the spectators for two matches and it is said that he has been watching Livakovic for a possible transfer to Bayern Munich after Neuer's injury.
Livakovic has still been doing his best and he has been successful so far by some saves. Oliver Kahn has been among the spectators for two matches and it is said that he has been watching Livakovic for a possible transfer to Bayern Munich after Neuer's injury.
After this goal Croatia will need to take bigger risks of course. They are known by being able to equalize the score in such situations. They did it to Brazil even though we were in the last minutes of extra time. Argentina should just be careful in defense and benefit from the spaces Croatia will give to them as of now.
Croatia coming back from this 2-0 is not something thats going to happen even if they did it against Brazil is a different things with the Argentina side, if care is not taking as the Croatia side are trying to come all out to get a goal it will result to another goal for the Argentina side, let me remind you that Angel de Maria is still waiting to be called up.
Croatia should forget this game and get ready for 3rd place match.
EDIT: And it is 2-0 now thanks to Alvarez's goal. I think it is GG now.
Well Croatia didn't totally gave up although it seems hard for them to get a draw..There was a good attempt at the end of the first half time started with Modric shot but wasn't successful.
Well Croatia players needs to focus more on their attack strategy and stop doing bad move in the defence seriously. The second goal was a joke..
Messi has just scored a penalty and finally Argentina found just the goal they wanted early in the match. Livakovic really didn't have anything to do against that penalty. Argentina weren't able to play the game they wanted before this goal actually. Croatia were doing really good just as they did against Brazil. But Alvarez got a really crucial penalty for his team there.
After this goal Croatia will need to take bigger risks of course. They are known by being able to equalize the score in such situations. They did it to Brazil even though we were in the last minutes of extra time. Argentina should just be careful in defense and benefit from the spaces Croatia will give to them as of now.
EDIT: And it is 2-0 now thanks to Alvarez's goal. I think it is GG now.
After this goal Croatia will need to take bigger risks of course. They are known by being able to equalize the score in such situations. They did it to Brazil even though we were in the last minutes of extra time. Argentina should just be careful in defense and benefit from the spaces Croatia will give to them as of now.
EDIT: And it is 2-0 now thanks to Alvarez's goal. I think it is GG now.
This is the most surprising world cup that I have ever watched, teams you never expect to perform well are the teams leading and making stars in this top teams to cry. We still have more surprises to see in the quarter-finals, no one knows what will be the result of the games.
The under rated nations have been showing their great performance during the world cup. That's just like morocco, japan and south korea which has been showing the good performance to beat some strong clubs. I think that we will see another surprise to come from morocco. It's caused by the performance against from strong nations already made people amazed with it. Ziyech has become the key player for morocco. It seems like he will become the key against france. Does that mean they were bad and somehow won, or they were already good but we didn't know how good they were? Underrated is a good word, they are rated under who they are, but that's our mistake and not their achievement, they were already good, we just didn't know.
In today's match, I bet on Argentina's promotion. It will certainly not be an easy match for Messi's team, because the Croatians, even in the match against Brazil, showed that they can play really effective football. However, I consider Argentina to be the better team and I would be very surprised if they wasted their chance at the World Cup final. However, I do not rule out that today's match will also end after extra time or penalty kicks.
In FIFA rankings Argentina is better also with Messi who in this World Cup performed quite well making them a very favored team, which is interesting if this match ends in a penalty shootout Croatia has perfect statistics for this so I think Argentina will try to make the match not come to a penalty shootout but seeing the good Croatian defense so far they are quite capable of doing it, I just think both teams will score goals. 
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The World Cup semi-final starts today, who will go to the final with a smile on their face, and who will go home crying. Today, one group will smile and the other group will cry. This World Cup is really a different World Cup. In this World Cup, some teams have performed in such a way that the performance is truly unimaginable.
Croatia are in a solid ground to move forward with a smile on their faces in this semi final because they will surprise people today by scoring goals that will make them to qualify for final. Argentina has potential squads but Croatia players will not allow them to perform well in this game, because they will like to mark them like the way they marked Brazil players through out the game to ensure they beat Brazil to moved to semi final, which they can still make it happen to eliminate Argentina today.Jump to: