Topic: ⚽ FIFA World Cup 2022: Qualifying Games For Qatar - page 10. (Read 6085 times)

I also feel like it will be rather easy match for Spanish. They shouldn't lose and that's it. No issue if they can score 1-2 goals. I think its impossible for Costa Rica to beat Germany. Germans may seem terrible as they got only a point in 2 matches but I am sure they will be much more motivated and consistent against Costa Rica.  I think draw won't be enough for Japanese. They made a mistake getting defeated by Costa Rica. They should have secured 1 point.

Poland had a nice sweat after the whistle was blown for them. Everyone watching the stream Mexico against Saudi Arabia! Also the chances Argentina had in the game to score a third goal. Lewandowski said he has never been happier about a loss and never felt more satisfaction going home with a 0-2! I believe that. But ranking 2nd and meeting France isn't quite the best scenario, though better than being kicked out of course.

I am interested in your guys' opinions: is France' behavior, changing players on 9 positions and not only that, but also let players play positions that they usually don't play (e.g. Camavinga), a distortion of competition?

Camp A says that France earned themselves that luxury during the first two games by winning them both, putting them into a position to do or not do whatever they want in the third game.

Camp B says that changing positions is fine, but out of respect towards the whole competition there should be a limit, an unwritten rule to be followed by every single participant. Changing 9 positions goes too far when it comes to fair competition.

I personally tend to adhere towards camp B. The reason being that if a lottery would have led to another schedule, meaning that France would have first met Tunisia and instead Denmark in the last game, chances are high that Denmark would have made it to the next round. But a world cup shouldn't involve moments of luck in that regard. The best teams should qualify. Imagine Tunisia would have made it if Australia vs. Denmark would have been a draw. I really think that changing 9 positions and letting players play where they usually never play is too much of so called "deserved luxury". When Dechamps sent his stars onto the pitch, the game took a turn and it was 9-0 attempts in favor of France whereas in the first half I believe it was 11-1 in favor of Tunisia. Although I get the point of deserved luxury and reducing risk for star players to get injured, I do see distortion in competition when Tunisia dominates France as if France was only half as good as Faroe Islands... Watching that game even hurt my eyes.


What do you guys think?

Today Spain plays against Japan, in what should be an easy match for the Spaniards, and even if the unexpected result happens and they lose, they still have an easy chance to qualify, as to be eliminated, Costa Rica would have to win Germany or Germany would have to win by at least 7 goals.

All these circumstances are unlikely, so if Spain were to be eliminated it would be a surprise, and this is reflected in the betting odds.

I really cannot understand how Saudi Arabia managed to win against Argentina in their first match and then not being able to go to the next round.

Poland and Mexico are strong teams, but nothing compared to the skill of Argentina.

It would have been incredible to see Saudi Arabia going to the next stage.

Saudis will be terribly disappointed. They had the perfect start to the tournament when they defeated Argentina, but now they are out of the world cup. If they had managed at least one draw against either Poland or Mexico, then they would have progressed to the next stage, but they couldn't do that. And in the end, Argentina finished at the top of Group C despite their initial loss. The other Arab country (Qatar) also finished the tournament on a disappointing note, as they lost all of their three matches (Netherlands, Senegal and Ecuador).

Denmark comes as the favorite and looks dominant during the match, but maybe the squad is very nervous to win they seem don't play loose so their attack was restrained on the defender. That despair makes Leckie able to counter-attack and create a goal after Denmark team exhausted making meaningless attacks.

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I don't know how I'm very confident to bet on Australia, seems like I did it when watch them draw against Tunisia.

The results of Australia and Tunisia surprised me. Denmark is not a weak team. But their performance in this World Cup is poor. They managed to get only 1 point in 3 matches. They scored only one goal in 3 matches. Very disappointing performance. I thought maybe in the last match they could get a point against Australia. But as usual, they failed.
It was unthinkable that Tunisia would win against a renowned and big team like France. France has formed the squad with their second-row players. I thought maybe the match was going to be a draw. But unfortunately, France was defeated.

I have won both the Group C matches. I bet on Argentina and Mexico to win. In Argentina vs Poland match, my prediction was Argentina to win 2-0. And it happened. My prediction for Mexico vs KSA match was Mexico won 1-0. Mexico won, but the margin was 2-1

Results from the games in Group C and D:

Australia 1-0 Denmark
Tunisia 1-0 France
Poland 0-2 Argentina
Saudi Arabia 1-2 Mexico


In Group C Argentina and Poland qualify for the next stage. In Group D Tunisia shocked the world by beating France but they and Denmark will not qualify. France and Australia are through to the next stage.

Here is the final tables for Group C and D :

These are the games in Group C and D taking place today:

Australia vs Denmark
Tunisia vs France
Poland vs Argentina
Saudi Arabia vs Mexico


Australia 0-0 Denmark
Tunisia 2-1 France
Poland 2-2 Argentina
Saudi Arabia 2-1 Mexico

In Group C Argentina and Mexico could be out if Argentina will fail to defeat Poland and Saudi Arabia defeat Mexico. In Group D what are the chances Tunisia will beat France to go through to the next round on goal difference? It is possible as long as Australia and Denmark draw their game.

The match looks offensive and attractive to watch during 90', but when the USA held in 1 goal since 1st half that makes the bettor worry that Iran comes up, and reverse the situation to make it to the draw in the last minutes. Maybe next time (16 round) vs Netherlands, the USA must strengthen its defense because when we watch on 2nd half, their defense look overwhelmed to face Iran's attacker, maybe because they don't have a good finisher that makes the USA goalpost is still clean. But so far, they were very entertaining tonight.

These were really great games.

But I'm not sure why they decided to schedule these matches at the same time, instead of what they were doing before.

While watching the Wales vs England match the commentator gave a spoiler about the USA vs Iran match, which was happening at the same time and I was planning to watch after.

In any case, England has shown very clearly that they're one of the best teams of the competition, they play fast and score quite a lot, probably the highest scoring team in the world cup so far.

And it's not only because of a single player, the whole English team performs very well.

I can see them arriving to the final and winning it really. Before the start of this world cup I wasn't sure about them, but they have shown an amazing skill on the pitch.

Results from the games played today in Group B:

Iran 0-1 USA
Wales 0-3 England

Iran and Wales are knocked out of the tournament. England and USA qualify for the next round. Here is the final table for Group B:

Having a many of legends on the sidelines means nothing if the team is shit. We had many of Germany legends in every game they've played so far, and they're still shit.


lol, they sucked in their first test against a decent side (USA), and beating sh*t teams like Iran and Wales means nothing. They have the squad, they have the experience, but will this golden era, like every other England golden era, finally bring something home? We have had two golden eras in the last two decades with no trophy due to club rivalries, which they all admitted to having during games. Chelsea players favoring their teammates, Manchester United players favoring their teammates, and Liverpool players favoring their teammates.

Good second half from England and USA

This World Cup is so unpredictable that I would take it upon myself to predict who can reach the final, but Brazil definitely looks very good, they have a great squad and their results are very consistent. One thing is for sure, it will be very difficult for their opponents. And it looks like the USA is getting that importent win against Iran, congrats on making the playoffs!

England is everywhere in the field. The third goal was scored by Kalvin Phillips and goal was wonderful. The ball pass the in between the two legs of the Wales goalkeeper. Another goal would have been scored again but a play and the keeper save the goal. England is playing very well in the match. From what I am seeing now, there is no doubt that England will play the final match. 

In terms of squad quality the Brazilian team is on another level, well studded with quality in all positions in the team. So far they have show that quality in their games and leading their group. They also have an outstanding list of talented attacking that can cause scare to opposition teams. They are a dangerous team to play against and I have a strong feeling they will get to the finals of this world cup season.

I think there could be another Brazilian World Cup victory. Brazil's team is exceptionally strong in every line, and they balance their offense and defense quite well that makes them more threatening and can aid in their fast development. Their defense can reverse the game even with or without the help of Neymar, they have a lot of attackers and playmakers, that make them a perfect team.
In a game against Switzerland, we witnessed the iconic players like Ronaldo Nazario, Robert Carlos, Kaka, and Cafu. They helped the team to win the 2002 World Cup in Japan and Korea.

I had a lot of faith in them after the 2-0 comfortably win against Serbia, but after the 1-0 unconvincing win against Switzerland my faith has dwindled. The absence of Neymar is already affecting the team, and if they play a more attacking side like Argentina along the way, they will be in big trouble. (I believe Argentina will qualify.)


The team's experienced players are all old, and they can't even sprint to save their lives; the same thing is happening to Belgium; unfortunately, Uruguay and Belgium didn't get anything from their golden generation.


Ecuador had a disappointing run...... they have themselves to blame

RESULTS:

Ecuador 1-2 Senegal
Netherlands 2-0 Qatar

Qatar and Ecuador are knocked out of the tournament. Netherlands and Senegal qualify for the next round. Here is the final table for Group A:




A very good attempt 

My prediction on these two matches of Senegal and Ecuador and Netherlands and Qatar. Senegal will win Ecuador 2-0 while Netherlands will also win Qatar 2-0.
The Senegalese and Ecuador have line up to kick start the match.
Ecuador team looks very serious in this match. If Ecuador win this match they might declare public holiday like Saudi Arabia. Qatar will like to have point today because since they are the host of the tournament. Therefore, they (Qatar) will play well today and the match will be interesting.