The 2022-23 Football (Soccer) Thread

[Nova Carmina]

Just now, Nova Carmina said:

Dutch looking more likely so far. Not too likely, frankly, but of the two, more.

 

I'm wrong about that, apparently 

[blackhawkrush]

MVG should've started in goal. 

[blueschica]

Interesting all of a sudden! 

[blackhawkrush]

The creativity of the Dutch.  

[blackhawkrush]

2 hours ago, blackhawkrush said:

The creativity of the Dutch.  

P.S. the advantage of not having a Messi or a Ronaldo or a Lewandowski on your team.    

[Nova Carmina]

They are really going at each other hammer and tongs, aren't they?

[goose]

I'm having great luck today.  Turned on the tv just in time for the first PK!

[Nova Carmina]

The Dutch are turning in a Brazilian-level PK performance

 

[goose]

Down to a final Argentine shot... 

[goose]

Just now, goose said:

Down to a final Argentine shot... 

And he delivers!

[Nova Carmina]

Wow. What nerve, and verve. Messi stays alive.

[blackhawkrush]

I haven't cheered this much for Holland since Van Basten days...  

[IbanezJem]

Morocco v Portgual has such a Simpsons soccer spoof feel about it. That vibe notwithstanding, if asked a few weeks ago I would have expected a horribly attritional match - Morocco have been deeply passionate and intense about their defending, while Portugal have been the same, without the passion and intensity. But! Hark! Portugal are waking up to the possibilities of eleven players in sync which makes them a totally different specimen. I fancy Portugal to deliver a show-stopping display and win in 90 minutes, so that`ll be nice.

 

I am glad I am not in England anymore for the France match, as either a) I wouldn`t get any sleep tonight as everyone will trash the country in celebration or b) I wouldn`t get any sleep tonight as everyone will trash the country in despair. 

[goose]

That was a great chance for Portugal!  The fates favor Morocco so far.

[goose]

Free entry to an unguarded striker and no real play on the ball?!?  Portugal is getting good opportunities... 

[blackhawkrush]

Could we have another Greece on our hands? Some key injuries and Morocco is still kicking.     

Edited December 10, 2022 by blackhawkrush

[blackhawkrush]

2 hours ago, blackhawkrush said:

Could we have another Greece on our hands? Some key injuries and Morocco is still kicking.     

 

[blackhawkrush]

On 12/9/2022 at 10:44 AM, blackhawkrush said:

It's turning into yet another European World Cup. I like it, I like it.    

I did it again.  

[zepphead]

On 12/6/2022 at 12:52 PM, goose said:

Looking forward to today's matches!  How is paradise treating you?

We arrived back home today - to freezing conditions!! But looking forward to the England v France game this evening.

[zepphead]

I can't believe this result!! Morocco are a real suprise package.

[zepphead]

Not that I didn't already know it, but Ronaldo is a complete and utter tool!

[IbanezJem]

33 minutes ago, zepphead said:

Not that I didn't already know it, but Ronaldo is a complete and utter tool!

How can you be so mean, did you not see how sad he was?                          

[blackhawkrush]

2 hours ago, zepphead said:

Not that I didn't already know it, but Ronaldo is a complete and utter tool!

And he did absolutely nothing when he came on.    

[blueschica]

We're supposed to be decorating the tree and watching, but I'm betting it will just be watching . . . .

[goose]

England after the PK equalizer nearly gives it tight back, lol!