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The World Cup is moving along quickly that's just two teams to see now
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Going 1-0 up is one of the worst things you can do at this WC.
I just think it's about keeping up momentum and closing the game out - too many teams have failed to build on solid foundations. |
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Algeria are ranked 35 places above Korea.
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Not for France, Italy, or Argentina. All of those teams scored first and went on to win their games.
I just think it's about keeping up momentum and closing the game out - too many teams have failed to build on solid foundations. |
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Alegria have never changed their approach at any point today whether winning losing or drawing
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Algeria are ranked 35 places above Korea.
Still won't get through the group though |
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Lol this is algeria the worst team in the group
Let's be honest, writing them off before half time was a silly move. |
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Good substitutions they had to be made as plan A wasn't working
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Lol this is algeria the worst team in the group
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Good determination from Belgium, three hard earned points.
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Nice to see Fellaini enjoying his football again.
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Good turnaround from Belgium. Algeria made it very tough for them. The substitutions certainly changed the game.
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A good comeback win in the end for belgium, not how i thought that match would play out.
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Back to the bus depot for the Algerians.
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Belgian performance reminded me of Argentina's somewhat - completely flat and uninspired in the first half, then the manager made telling substitutions which gave them the spark they needed and they simply overwhelmed their opponents in the second half. Something tells me Mertens and Fellaini won't be starting on the bench in the next match. The Belgians will be further encouraged by the way De Bruyne and Hazard in particular grew in influence as that second half went on. Quote:
Yes a lot of the lesser teams have struggled to see games out
That's what Algeria did today and they duly paid the price. |
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Hard fought win for Belgium coming from behind against a well organised side. Not the most polished performance and a weak showing in the first half but they've set a good marker to grow into the tournament.
It'll be interesting to see what the quality of the others in this group are like. |
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Belgium continued their winning run, but they still look more like a collection of individuals than a team to me. I'm not sure the manager knows his best team, but fair play, his substitutions came good today.
I've still yet to see Kevin de Bruyne play a really good game, either for Chelsea or Belgium, so I can't say I'm sorry that we let him go. I thought Witsel was impressive throughout, Mertens caused them problems when he came on, and Fellaini did more in 30 minutes than he's done all season for United.
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And Origi looks like the fastest player at the world cup. Flying machine.
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And Origi looks like the fastest player at the world cup. Flying machine.
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Yes, he was lightening fast wasn't he. I'd never heard of him before this game ?
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Belgium continued their winning run, but they still look more like a collection of individuals than a team to me. I'm not sure the manager knows his best team, but fair play, his substitutions came good today.
I've still yet to see Kevin de Bruyne play a really good game, either for Chelsea or Belgium, so I can't say I'm sorry that we let him go. I thought Witsel was impressive throughout, Mertens caused them problems when he came on, and Fellaini did more in 30 minutes than he's done all season for United. ![]() |
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