The Official FIFA World Cup 2022 Megathread

[jd1981]

I don't see that at all. The Dutch are solid, dependable and a good counter attacking unit.

I disagree US got in behind them apart from poor finishing. Netherlands not the standard Brazil, France, Spain, Argentina or dare say it England are at.

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

I’m not convinced by Argentina yet. Maybe tonight they show up more convincingly

 

[Alan]

Their 3 young midfield players are all very good and give them something to build on. Musah and McKennie are both good now and with great potential to improve.

Musah has a lot of improvement in him, McKennie I think may already be at his ceiling.

 

[Dire Wolf]

Musah has a lot of improvement in him, McKennie I think may already be at his ceiling.

Musah is fantastic.

 

[Dire Wolf]

So far so dull in this game.

 

[sycophantia]

Argentina pretty lacklustre so far, if the Aussies can get the ball forward enough, they could nick this.

 

[Alan]

Argentina are dreadful to watch.

 

[Dire Wolf]

Australia will be very happy with the way the Argentinians are approaching this game. They've done nothing to threaten them at all.

 

[Banjo]

Quite impressed with some of Australia's approach play

 

[Alan]

Too easy for someone like Lionel Messi.

 

[Dire Wolf]

First bit of positive football, a moment of Messi brilliance and there you have it.

 

[Banjo]

Yep. Keeper could've done better I think.

 

[Alan]

Think he sees it late but I imagine he'll agree he should save it.

 

[Wolf Hunting]

Well, I get that his control was good, but, that it should go through 2 defenders legs, possibly unsighting the keeper in the process is more down to luck than skill.

 

[GLASGOWOLF]

USA, had to try win the game, could not sit and not commit players forward, as soon as they did this they were found wanting at the back.

Neither Holland nor Argentina have impressed, but I would not be surprised to see either win it

 

[Alan]

USA, had to try win the game, could not sit and not commit players forward, as soon as they did this they were found wanting at the back.

Neither Holland nor Argentina have impressed, but I would not be surprised to see either win it

Still think we played for a draw against England, eh?

 

[WsWolf]

Don't need that when you are struggling already.

 

[Dire Wolf]

Game over you'd think now.

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

Keeper dreadful on both goals.

 

[Dire Wolf]

I think dreadful is a bit harsh for the first one, it came through 2 defenders and he clearly couldn't see it until too late. He could have done better, but I'd bet 7 out of 10 goalkeepers would have been beaten there.

2nd goal was a total clusterfuck.