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Post by A.R. Parsons on Jun 13, 2022 21:01:33 GMT
Bye-bye Peru. The Aussie goalkeeper's dancing antics were a new one for me. Peru were the better side in extra time and almost took it - hate to see a team not make it through because of penalties.
I will adjust the draw in the first post after the New Zealand match tomorrow.
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Post by fange on Jun 14, 2022 10:22:58 GMT
Australia had their chances too and could well have capitalised, A.R., so let's not be dissing my team, please. Both teams had their chances and were about even for the 2 hours, for my money. Sudden death is a tough exit, but glad it was my team that got through.
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Post by A.R. Parsons on Jun 14, 2022 14:18:35 GMT
I didn't get to watch the first half but Australia was the better side in the second for sure, though they looked weary in extra time which is understandable. Not a terribly exciting match for a neutral viewer till the shootout.
Costa Rica should take care of NZ today, but anything can happen.
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Post by Reactionary Rage on Jun 14, 2022 20:36:55 GMT
England gubbed!
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Post by Markus on Jun 14, 2022 22:09:40 GMT
Another up and coming golden generation wasted.......under Southgate anyway.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2022 23:30:55 GMT
Are they really a 'golden generation' though? England's midfield is very mediocre.
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Post by Markus on Jun 15, 2022 0:05:59 GMT
I think they are, but if the tactics or formation isn't right, then they're not gonna be at their best.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2022 0:17:58 GMT
I think they are, but if the tactics or formation isn't right, then they're not gonna be at their best. The whole 'golden generation' is a meaningless cliche that should be ditched. Let me ask you a question. If you were to name the ten best players in the premiership currently, how many English players would be in there?
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Post by Markus on Jun 15, 2022 0:26:58 GMT
I'm taking up and coming players and specific to England.
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Post by A.R. Parsons on Jun 15, 2022 0:41:24 GMT
This is the first year I've heard of the Nations League - had to look it up.
The replay of the Costa Rica / New Zealand match is on FS1 now. NZ should have scored at least twice in the first half. Very physical match. Sucks they lost.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2022 0:52:55 GMT
I'm taking up and coming players and specific to England. Well if they're up and coming, they're not really a golden generation are they? They're either world class players or they aren't. Not that Southgate is blameless as a manager either, he clearly has his limitations. But I do think we tend to overrate just how good many of these players are.
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Post by Markus on Jun 15, 2022 8:30:53 GMT
Ok G.
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Post by Reactionary Rage on Jun 15, 2022 8:54:04 GMT
England overrate players?
Say it ain't so!
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