FIFA World Cup (Russia) - Part 1

[harlequinade]

I still think Senegal could get through provided they beat Colombia and Japan loses to Poland

There is no way anyone loses to Poland
They couldn't play well before they won't now. I saw their press conference yesterday and they just look like they wanna come home

 

[BlackFox]

I already said it the other day. Mexico is totally going out. After all the early glory, this is somehow going to go completely wrong. All Sweden needs to do is win 1-0.

That would be very harsh if Mexico did go out now after two great performances, its weird how these groups work out, after two wins you would think you are through but they still need to get a result against Sweden to progress, good for neutrals watching as it keeps both games "alive" in the group and we wont end up with another France v Denmark situation today, not so good for Mexican and Swedish fans blood pressure mind. I hope Mexico make it, they deserve it more for me.

Crazy to think Brazil are possibly going out if Serbia can pull off the mother of all shocks, Serbia have looked good at times in this comp and was surprised how badly they faded against the Swiss second half, still should be a test for Brazil at least. Should get some good games today.

 

[Zantera]

As a Swede I think today's game will be tough. I feel a bit conflicted because Mexico has played the best out of any of the teams in our group, and we haven't exactly been playing good football - yet we could take their spot. I think in an optimal world we beat Mexico but Germany messes up their game, not that I dislike Germany or anything. I thought they would win going into the WC, but it would be nice if it wasnt the same teams over and over again going far.

 

[DeadPresident]

Serbia v Brazil might be a bit of a repeat of the Argentina v Nigeria match - both teams can still go through and considering Brazil's medium form Serbia will definitely feel like they can get something out of the match.

 

[Iceman]

Serbia v Brazil might be a bit of a repeat of the Argentina v Nigeria match - both teams can still go through and considering Brazil's medium form Serbia will definitely feel like they can get something out of the match.

They’ve got it all to play for. If they beat Brazil on the way to qualification their whole World Cup will have been a success.

 

[Tg11]

Serbia v Brazil might be a bit of a repeat of the Argentina v Nigeria match - both teams can still go through and considering Brazil's medium form Serbia will definitely feel like they can get something out of the match.

Brazil could go out if they lose this game and Switzerland beats Costa Rica; but what happens if Brazil and Serbia draw and Switzerland beats Costa Rica? Wouldn't Brazil go out on goal difference? Or how will these scenarios work?

 

[Iceman]

As a Swede I think today's game will be tough. I feel a bit conflicted because Mexico has played the best out of any of the teams in our group, and we haven't exactly been playing good football - yet we could take their spot. I think in an optimal world we beat Mexico but Germany messes up their game, not that I dislike Germany or anything. I thought they would win going into the WC, but it would be nice if it wasnt the same teams over and over again going far.

I know what you mean, but you have to think about your team getting through first. After that of course it’s nice if your other favourites like Mexico (who I also want to do really well here) go through.

 

[Tg11]

BRAZIL VS SERBIA is the match I am looking the most forward to

 

[Mandon Knight]

Brazil could go out if they lose this game and Switzerland beats Costa Rica; but what happens if Brazil and Serbia draw and Switzerland beats Costa Rica? Wouldn't Brazil go out on goal difference? Or how will these scenarios work?

Permutations via BBC....

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44587232

 

[DeadPresident]

Hmm so basically Serbia are in a similar position as Argentina, they basically must go for the win.

 

[Iceman]

I think everyone should anyway. Playing for a draw is extremely dangerous with the unpredictability of this Worlld Cup.

 

[Tg11]

I know a lot of Mexicans where I am from are pumped

 

[BlackFox]

As a Swede I think today's game will be tough. I feel a bit conflicted because Mexico has played the best out of any of the teams in our group, and we haven't exactly been playing good football - yet we could take their spot. I think in an optimal world we beat Mexico but Germany messes up their game, not that I dislike Germany or anything. I thought they would win going into the WC, but it would be nice if it wasnt the same teams over and over again going far.

Thats football though teams dont always get what they deserve just because they play the "right way". If Sweden get the result and beat Mexico then they deserve it just as much, very nervy matchs these two for everyone involved as everyone still has some sort of chance of going through or going out.

Germany have made several changes again which is a surprise, Ozil back in today.

 

[Kaleb]

Almost a goal for Mexico

 

[harlequinade]

Almost one for Korea too, that was nerve-wracking

 

[Breogan]

Almost a goal for Mexico

Starting out with ganas.
Hoping for some seismic results for Mexico! .

(Although it looks like those rumors of the earthquake needle moving were exaggerated.)

 

[Iceman]

Things will start getting crazy if Korea score.

 

[BlackFox]

Both games 0-0 at HT.

 

[harlequinade]

Things will start getting crazy if Korea score.

Germany is doing pretty bad so far

 

[LvtLeeTDK]

Loew just can't get off 4231, can he ?

What's the point of using Goretzka on the right ?

 

[BlackFox]

Germany look flat as a pancake, poorest German side I can remember in quite some time, literally no presence up front, Korea dont look dangerous enough to cause a problem though, Sweden goal would make things very interesting. Its going to be a tense final 45 as one goal could make huge differences.

 

[BlackFox]

SWEDEN GOAL!!! Germany on the brink!

 

[Iceman]

Sweden score!!

Germany out at this stage.

 

[BlackFox]

Suddenly the German team have stepped up the tempo a bit, wonder why.

Nearly a second for Sweden!

 

[Kaleb]

wow now things have gotten interesting