Looking forward to seeing how well Belgium play, as they are certainly contenders for winning the competition. You would assume they should win comfortably their opening game.
Enjoy the match!
Enjoy the match!
Belgium vs Algeria - ITV 5pm KO
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Yes, I've been really looking foward to this one. Even forgetting the Chelsea connections, I'm interested to see how Belgium's young stars perform on the big stage.
Algeria apparently are a tidy enough team while Belgium have some great talent across the pitch. Hopefully it's another open, back and forth match.
Originally Posted by FMKK:
“Also, the Google doodle for this match is brilliant.”
“Also, the Google doodle for this match is brilliant.”
Paul is making predictions this world cup then?
Originally Posted by lettice:
“Paul is making predictions this world cup then?”
“Paul is making predictions this world cup then?”
From beyond the grave.
Belgium: Courtois, Alderweireld, Van Buyten, Kompany (c), Vertonghen, Witsel, Dembele, Hazard, De Bruyne, Chadli, Lukaku
Algeria: Mbolhi, Bougherra (c), Ghoulam, Halliche, Feghouli, Medjani, Bentaleb, Soudani, Taider, Mahrez, Mostefa
Algeria: Mbolhi, Bougherra (c), Ghoulam, Halliche, Feghouli, Medjani, Bentaleb, Soudani, Taider, Mahrez, Mostefa
If someone creates a thread for future matches, I understand that Peter_Lamy begins to disappear from sight, his sole purpose removed.
Originally Posted by celesti:
“If someone creates a thread for future matches, I understand that Peter_Lamy begins to disappear from sight, his sole purpose removed.”
“If someone creates a thread for future matches, I understand that Peter_Lamy begins to disappear from sight, his sole purpose removed.”
As long as they're there, does it matter?
Nothing matters here at all, but it's a bit odd to make a concerted effort to get every new match thread in and then take no part in them whatsoever.
Ok, Belgium, let's see what you've got. So much talk, so much hype, will they deliver or will they choke?
Originally Posted by Sattrega:
“Ok, Belgium, let's see what you've got. So much talk, so much hype, will they deliver or will they choke?”
“Ok, Belgium, let's see what you've got. So much talk, so much hype, will they deliver or will they choke?”
So much talent but basically no Tournament experience within the squad, it will be fascinating to see which factor is more important.
Originally Posted by Terry N:
“Why is Fellaini not playing?”
“Why is Fellaini not playing?”
Due to a lack of form, I assume. He's struggled with injury this season too, hasn't he?
Originally Posted by DUNDEEBOY:
“Algeria the highest ranked African team, so I assume they will be dead good”
“Algeria the highest ranked African team, so I assume they will be dead good”
If not, you can always trot out your "less African nations at the WC please" schtick for the 30th time since the tournament began.
Originally Posted by Parthenon:
“If not, you can always trot out your "less African nations at the WC please" schtick for the 30th time since the tournament began.”
“If not, you can always trot out your "less African nations at the WC please" schtick for the 30th time since the tournament began.”
Will give Algeria a chance they have started ok
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