What a crazy results in World Cup today!
I could never imagine that Japan will win against Sapin and win first place in Group E, and that Germany will be out so early from World Cup.
And even less I expected to see Morocco being in first place in Group F, with Belgium going home.
There is some big problems with many national teams coming from Europe but I don't know what it is, maybe climate, maybe something else.
Topic: ⚽⚽⚽ Sportsbet's Bitcointalk World Cup 2022 - discussion ⚽⚽⚽ - page 16. (Read 10127 times)
Agreed about Gvardiol, the guy is top class. He saved us more than once today, that last ditch tackle was the highlight of the game.
I already saw the ball in the goal, even Lukaku would not have missed that.
Glad we chose whoscored for the game ratings, in my opinion Modrić is having a bad tournament so far and did not deserve his MotM award today. I felt de Bruyne was slightly better, I wonder what Trofo thinks
Modrić is playing an ok tournament but it looks bad by his own high standards. I had some "home emergency" so I couldn't watch the game with 100% focus and it was really close between Modrić and De Bryne. If one of those big Lukaku chances came from De Bruyne pass then it is more then objective to call him slightly better. But if we are talking about man of the match award, that one had to find its way to Gvardiol's hands.I already saw the ball in the goal, even Lukaku would not have missed that.
Glad we chose whoscored for the game ratings, in my opinion Modrić is having a bad tournament so far and did not deserve his MotM award today. I felt de Bruyne was slightly better, I wonder what Trofo thinks
Still can't believe how Lukaku did not score today. There is some incredible memes already running around
Agreed about Gvardiol, the guy is top class. He saved us more than once today, that last ditch tackle was the highlight of the game.
I already saw the ball in the goal, even Lukaku would not have missed that.
Glad we chose whoscored for the game ratings, in my opinion Modrić is having a bad tournament so far and did not deserve his MotM award today. I felt de Bruyne was slightly better, I wonder what Trofo thinks
Don't know if you guys knew - but Sofascore is actually a croatian app - so of course we could not choose that one - in this game it might be a bit biased.
I already saw the ball in the goal, even Lukaku would not have missed that.
Glad we chose whoscored for the game ratings, in my opinion Modrić is having a bad tournament so far and did not deserve his MotM award today. I felt de Bruyne was slightly better, I wonder what Trofo thinks
Don't know if you guys knew - but Sofascore is actually a croatian app - so of course we could not choose that one - in this game it might be a bit biased.
Look at that! no, i dont know that.
Well i think im out of the competition after this one but was really close in my group. Now im gonna support the boys of my group to win.
So much unpredictable thinks this WC, for one side really enjoy, and for the bettors..... only if you catch the corrects underdogs.
Agreed about Gvardiol, the guy is top class. He saved us more than once today, that last ditch tackle was the highlight of the game.
I already saw the ball in the goal, even Lukaku would not have missed that.
Glad we chose whoscored for the game ratings, in my opinion Modrić is having a bad tournament so far and did not deserve his MotM award today. I felt de Bruyne was slightly better, I wonder what Trofo thinks
Don't know if you guys knew - but Sofascore is actually a croatian app - so of course we could not choose that one - in this game it might be a bit biased.
I already saw the ball in the goal, even Lukaku would not have missed that.
Glad we chose whoscored for the game ratings, in my opinion Modrić is having a bad tournament so far and did not deserve his MotM award today. I felt de Bruyne was slightly better, I wonder what Trofo thinks
Don't know if you guys knew - but Sofascore is actually a croatian app - so of course we could not choose that one - in this game it might be a bit biased.
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I really don't know how Lukaku managed to miss all those chances. A proper in form striker would have scored at least 2 goals from them but this way works better for us so there is that
Don't know if you guys follow the career of Joško Gvardiol
I really don't know how Lukaku managed to miss all those chances. A proper in form striker would have scored at least 2 goals from them but this way works better for us so there is that
Don't know if you guys follow the career of Joško Gvardiol
congrats for pass-through
it was a good game overall to watch, and cannot say that any team was much better, so draw is a best option, and Belgium has to leave (expected more from them TBH)
Morocco is first African country to top WC group in this century, congrats to them as well
bad luck for Spain in the end, will top the group and fight Croatia, while second team will have Morocco for next round (seeing Japan - Morocco would be great for Serbia, if we end up in next round, and eventually beat Portugal, open road to SF)
Hell, Modric got a 7.08 and De Bruyne a 7.2. Probably fair, however, I would have done the opposite (not only because I chose Modric ) since the Croatian team reached the goal, but the Belgian team did not. In any case, I have already reached the next round, these are just my thoughts on the topic of the ratio of marks in a team sport.
) since the Croatian team reached the goal, but the Belgian team did not. In any case, I have already reached the next round, these are just my thoughts on the topic of the ratio of marks in a team sport.Totally fucked here, and more, i was following in sofascore the score, so i went to check the correct page and notice De bruyne was "better" in whoscored, but in sofascore was better Modric.... who knows how they make that puntuation.
I see after in the summary bloody hell how much chances lost Belgium.
But this its football and you need to score.
(by the way, Lukaku came in to play)
Great Match Canada(1) vs. Morocco(2)... not the same with Belgium, it seems discouraged...
Great Match Canada(1) vs. Morocco(2)... not the same with Belgium, it seems discouraged...
Lukaku could have a had a hattrick in the minutes I watched actually, and that wasn't even long, maybe last 20 minutes + injury time? To be fair, most of the chances that sort of fell to him weren't precisely what you'd call expected but Croatia keeper will end the night with some minor heart attack from what I saw.
Nice progress for Croatia, didn't think their defence could hold but now on to Spain (?) but I'm glad Morocco won the group, fully deserved.
The number of chances that all feel for Lukaku during those minutes of coming shows how much they needed a centre striker, but Martinez opted for the worse choice and the shortest of them all, why play Mertens as a centre when there's Batshuayi on the bench, I'm not Batshuayi apologetic but it's a no brainer to have Mertens in the role of a centre striker ahead, Belgium scored only one goal this tournament, despite their attacking varieties and it was no other person than Batshuayi who scored that goal. I think it's pretty much time that both Roberto Martinez and Henry step down from their positions as the coaches of the team, then end of an Era, The Wooden Generation..
Don't know if you guys follow the career of Joško Gvardiol, but he had another excellent game and I am quite sure he will break down all transfer records for defenders when he leaves Leipzig. He seems perfect for Pep in the City and I don't see him leaving for anything less than 150M. He already plays like seasoned defender and he is only 20 years old, add to that the fact that he is one of the best, if not the best, centre backs with ball in his feet and only sky is the limit.
Croatia has passed the group stage thanks to Gvardiol and his excellent games as a defender. In the game against Belgium that was evident, especially when he took the ball off the Lukaku's leg. I saw that ball in the goal already and then suddenly Gvardiol showed up and denied Lukaku his shot. Impressive play by such a young player in such important game!
(by the way, Lukaku came in to play)
Great Match Canada(1) vs. Morocco(2)... not the same with Belgium, it seems discouraged...
Great Match Canada(1) vs. Morocco(2)... not the same with Belgium, it seems discouraged...
Lukaku could have a had a hattrick in the minutes I watched actually, and that wasn't even long, maybe last 20 minutes + injury time? To be fair, most of the chances that sort of fell to him weren't precisely what you'd call expected but Croatia keeper will end the night with some minor heart attack from what I saw.
Nice progress for Croatia, didn't think their defence could hold but now on to Spain (?) but I'm glad Morocco won the group, fully deserved.
The number of chances that all feel for Lukaku during those minutes of coming shows how much they needed a centre striker, but Martinez opted for the worse choice and the shortest of them all, why play Mertens as a centre when there's Batshuayi on the bench, I'm not Batshuayi apologetic but it's a no brainer to have Mertens in the role of a centre striker ahead, Belgium scored only one goal this tournament, despite their attacking varieties and it was no other person than Batshuayi who scored that goal. I think it's pretty much time that both Roberto Martinez and Henry step down from their positions as the coaches of the team, then end of an Era, The Wooden Generation..
Don't know if you guys follow the career of Joško Gvardiol, but he had another excellent game and I am quite sure he will break down all transfer records for defenders when he leaves Leipzig. He seems perfect for Pep in the City and I don't see him leaving for anything less than 150M. He already plays like seasoned defender and he is only 20 years old, add to that the fact that he is one of the best, if not the best, centre backs with ball in his feet and only sky is the limit.
(by the way, Lukaku came in to play)
Great Match Canada(1) vs. Morocco(2)... not the same with Belgium, it seems discouraged...
Great Match Canada(1) vs. Morocco(2)... not the same with Belgium, it seems discouraged...
Lukaku could have a had a hattrick in the minutes I watched actually, and that wasn't even long, maybe last 20 minutes + injury time? To be fair, most of the chances that sort of fell to him weren't precisely what you'd call expected but Croatia keeper will end the night with some minor heart attack from what I saw.
Nice progress for Croatia, didn't think their defence could hold but now on to Spain (?) but I'm glad Morocco won the group, fully deserved.
The number of chances that all feel for Lukaku during those minutes of coming shows how much they needed a centre striker, but Martinez opted for the worse choice and the shortest of them all, why play Mertens as a centre when there's Batshuayi on the bench, I'm not Batshuayi apologetic but it's a no brainer to have Mertens in the role of a centre striker ahead, Belgium scored only one goal this tournament, despite their attacking varieties and it was no other person than Batshuayi who scored that goal. I think it's pretty much time that both Roberto Martinez and Henry step down from their positions as the coaches of the team, then end of an Era, The Wooden Generation..
Hell, Modric got a 7.08 and De Bruyne a 7.2. Probably fair, however, I would have done the opposite (not only because I chose Modric ) since the Croatian team reached the goal, but the Belgian team did not. In any case, I have already reached the next round, these are just my thoughts on the topic of the ratio of marks in a team sport.
) since the Croatian team reached the goal, but the Belgian team did not. In any case, I have already reached the next round, these are just my thoughts on the topic of the ratio of marks in a team sport. 
(by the way, Lukaku came in to play)
Great Match Canada(1) vs. Morocco(2)... not the same with Belgium, it seems discouraged...
Great Match Canada(1) vs. Morocco(2)... not the same with Belgium, it seems discouraged...
Lukaku could have a had a hattrick in the minutes I watched actually, and that wasn't even long, maybe last 20 minutes + injury time? To be fair, most of the chances that sort of fell to him weren't precisely what you'd call expected but Croatia keeper will end the night with some minor heart attack from what I saw.
Nice progress for Croatia, didn't think their defence could hold but now on to Spain (?) but I'm glad Morocco won the group, fully deserved.
Question 11 will be definitive to determine who goes to the top 16, but also who is first, in various groups, at least in my group there is the possibility of a tie for first place, a very close competition, in any case a pity not assuming continuity in the commitment rohang, we all have so many responsibilities that complying with a few minutes is the fairplay of this competition organized in the forum, to continue speaking in football jargon, even mr. notblox had a chance, that is mathematically speaking and in fact, as I mentioned, it is very possible that question 11 is the tiebreaker to define the 1-2 in our group, so things are defined by playing, even more so when the chance is there, Valencia played injured and a serious injury, again to continue in the competitive environment and sports jargon, but whatever, you shouldn't assume anything (by the way, Lukaku came in to play)
Great Match Canada(1) vs. Morocco(2)... not the same with Belgium, it seems discouraged...
Great Match Canada(1) vs. Morocco(2)... not the same with Belgium, it seems discouraged...
What became of Lukaku? I didn't realize he was injured, he was on the bench all games, I know his recent form isn't great, but he is Belgium's top scorer and always shows up during national games, I never liked Batsuayi leading a team, his runs off the ball is so bad, he hasn't improved much over the years. That being said, Belgium appears to be lost, they don't even believe in themselves, they have lost confidence, the Croatian team is still looking decent and sharp, and I hope they can capitalize on Belgium's current form. What happened to that lovely Croatian president? I haven't seen her yet in this tournament, but she was the Russia 2018 fans' face. i hope the Croatians stays for long so i keep seeing those beautiful Croatian models on the beach.. hahah passionate fans.
Lukaku was injured and he wasn't ready to play the matches, he should be able to last at least 60 mins against us so we shall see if that will help Belgium.That Croatian president is no longer the president but she is still in Qatar, this time she is wearing some traditional Croatian garments so you will probably not be that happy to see her.
It's a huge game for both countries, so I'm guessing he'll start and may play full time depending on his performance. The Croatians must try to break the KDB-Lukaku link, they may look old at the moment, but they still have class. Hazard has looked decent in the last two games, but he's toothless at the moment, so he won't be a big problem.
I think all the players mentioned are still pretty dangerous in their own specific ways, but they are being deployed in the wrong setup, Martinez is the only one looking very clueless, why Mertens as a 9, I'd rather have Hazard or De Bruyne and play Tielemans in Centre of the midfield, but he just keeps trying every setup in each game like a coach that doesn't have an idea about his players strengths and weaknesses.
Morocco being ahead of Canada have already made things really complicated for both Croatia and even worse for Belgium, their only chance of qualifying for round of 16 is to win the game.
Really hard today, one good team its going home, lets see if Belgium or Croatia, this Belgium doesnt seems in well shape compared with another years, Morocco has the qualy in their hands, and also high chance of be the first of the group.
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Before the start of the championship, De Bruyne's words that they are too old and he sees the Belgian national team rather as outsiders were perceived as something strange, but now they look quite adequate. Given the fact that they have grievances against each other and some players do not talk to each other, I don’t know if they will be able to unite and play successfully today. It seems to me that Croatia will not lose at least.
Really hard today, one good team its going home, lets see if Belgium or Croatia, this Belgium doesnt seems in well shape compared with another years, Morocco has the qualy in their hands, and also high chance of be the first of the group.
Argentina was really lucky, R16 against Australia and if we go to QF against USA or this Netherlands not so good compared with anothers netherlands.
Argentina was really lucky, R16 against Australia and if we go to QF against USA or this Netherlands not so good compared with anothers netherlands.
What became of Lukaku? I didn't realize he was injured, he was on the bench all games, I know his recent form isn't great, but he is Belgium's top scorer and always shows up during national games, I never liked Batsuayi leading a team, his runs off the ball is so bad, he hasn't improved much over the years. That being said, Belgium appears to be lost, they don't even believe in themselves, they have lost confidence, the Croatian team is still looking decent and sharp, and I hope they can capitalize on Belgium's current form. What happened to that lovely Croatian president? I haven't seen her yet in this tournament, but she was the Russia 2018 fans' face. i hope the Croatians stays for long so i keep seeing those beautiful Croatian models on the beach.. hahah passionate fans.
Lukaku was injured and he wasn't ready to play the matches, he should be able to last at least 60 mins against us so we shall see if that will help Belgium.That Croatian president is no longer the president but she is still in Qatar, this time she is wearing some traditional Croatian garments so you will probably not be that happy to see her.
It's a huge game for both countries, so I'm guessing he'll start and may play full time depending on his performance. The Croatians must try to break the KDB-Lukaku link, they may look old at the moment, but they still have class. Hazard has looked decent in the last two games, but he's toothless at the moment, so he won't be a big problem.
Traditional garment? What happened to her shape.....no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no You are right.
If Lukaku will play like he played against Morocco, he shouldn't be that dangerous. However he had few days to further recover from his injury so he could play better. I still haven't decided if I will place a bet on Croatia. The odds are pretty good (2.60 on Sportsbet) but I'm not that sure in our victory.
What became of Lukaku? I didn't realize he was injured, he was on the bench all games, I know his recent form isn't great, but he is Belgium's top scorer and always shows up during national games, I never liked Batsuayi leading a team, his runs off the ball is so bad, he hasn't improved much over the years. That being said, Belgium appears to be lost, they don't even believe in themselves, they have lost confidence, the Croatian team is still looking decent and sharp, and I hope they can capitalize on Belgium's current form. What happened to that lovely Croatian president? I haven't seen her yet in this tournament, but she was the Russia 2018 fans' face. i hope the Croatians stays for long so i keep seeing those beautiful Croatian models on the beach.. hahah passionate fans.
Lukaku was injured and he wasn't ready to play the matches, he should be able to last at least 60 mins against us so we shall see if that will help Belgium.That Croatian president is no longer the president but she is still in Qatar, this time she is wearing some traditional Croatian garments so you will probably not be that happy to see her.
It's a huge game for both countries, so I'm guessing he'll start and may play full time depending on his performance. The Croatians must try to break the KDB-Lukaku link, they may look old at the moment, but they still have class. Hazard has looked decent in the last two games, but he's toothless at the moment, so he won't be a big problem.
Traditional garment? What happened to her shape.....no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no You are right.
Amazing odds for Croatia win against Belgium, maybe adding asian handicap safer option would be perfect bet.
What do you think Cro2 team cryptofrka and Trofo, can your country win tomorrow, but try to be objective?
What do you think Cro2 team cryptofrka and Trofo, can your country win tomorrow, but try to be objective?
I fancy our chances today. Belgium has been really disappointing so far, they should have lost both of their games.
We were really good against Canada and compact against Morocco, Belgium is the team that needs to attack and that can work in our favor because we can frustrate them with our possession game and look for gaps.
A big plus for them is the return of Lukaku - he is crucial for their gameplay. Add de Bruyne to that and you have a team that can beat anybody, so we'll need to be on top of our game to progress.
In my eyes we are the favorites today. Hope we show it.
What became of Lukaku? I didn't realize he was injured, he was on the bench all games, I know his recent form isn't great, but he is Belgium's top scorer and always shows up during national games, I never liked Batsuayi leading a team, his runs off the ball is so bad, he hasn't improved much over the years. That being said, Belgium appears to be lost, they don't even believe in themselves, they have lost confidence, the Croatian team is still looking decent and sharp, and I hope they can capitalize on Belgium's current form. What happened to that lovely Croatian president? I haven't seen her yet in this tournament, but she was the Russia 2018 fans' face. i hope the Croatians stays for long so i keep seeing those beautiful Croatian models on the beach.. hahah passionate fans.
That Croatian president is no longer the president but she is still in Qatar, this time she is wearing some traditional Croatian garments so you will probably not be that happy to see her.
Amazing odds for Croatia win against Belgium, maybe adding asian handicap safer option would be perfect bet.
What do you think Cro2 team cryptofrka and Trofo, can your country win tomorrow, but try to be objective?
What do you think Cro2 team cryptofrka and Trofo, can your country win tomorrow, but try to be objective?
I fancy our chances today. Belgium has been really disappointing so far, they should have lost both of their games.
We were really good against Canada and compact against Morocco, Belgium is the team that needs to attack and that can work in our favor because we can frustrate them with our possession game and look for gaps.
A big plus for them is the return of Lukaku - he is crucial for their gameplay. Add de Bruyne to that and you have a team that can beat anybody, so we'll need to be on top of our game to progress.
In my eyes we are the favorites today. Hope we show it.
What became of Lukaku? I didn't realize he was injured, he was on the bench all games, I know his recent form isn't great, but he is Belgium's top scorer and always shows up during national games, I never liked Batsuayi leading a team, his runs off the ball is so bad, he hasn't improved much over the years. That being said, Belgium appears to be lost, they don't even believe in themselves, they have lost confidence, the Croatian team is still looking decent and sharp, and I hope they can capitalize on Belgium's current form. What happened to that lovely Croatian president? I haven't seen her yet in this tournament, but she was the Russia 2018 fans' face. i hope the Croatians stays for long so i keep seeing those beautiful Croatian models on the beach.. hahah passionate fans.
Also, the Giroud question went as expected since France didn't care as much up until the near end of the game after Tunisia got a goal in. 
Having not to start Giroud in that match says the manager treasures the French man's services in more important games but I think that team that was put on yday was so experimental and lacked team chemistry such that they failed to stitch together a few touches to create goal scoring chances. Anyway from here on out no more experimental games, it's either you in or you are out. Let the games begin 
So...Argentina - Australia , eh ? I think Argentina will face in semi-finals either Brazil or Spain ...if Spain wins the group and Brazil wins theirs too.
Semi finals just maybe, but afaik the will be facing the second placed team of one of those groups in the round of 16,it's really getting tense out here. Jump to: