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Old 17-06-2014, 18:43
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The World Cup is moving along quickly that's just two teams to see now
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Old 17-06-2014, 18:43
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Going 1-0 up is one of the worst things you can do at this WC.
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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Old 17-06-2014, 18:44
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Algeria are ranked 35 places above Korea.
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Old 17-06-2014, 18:45
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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.
Yes a lot of the lesser teams have struggled to see games out
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Old 17-06-2014, 18:45
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Alegria have never changed their approach at any point today whether winning losing or drawing
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Old 17-06-2014, 18:46
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Algeria are ranked 35 places above Korea.
They have been ok Algeria way better organised that a lot of the other lesser sides.

Still won't get through the group though
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Old 17-06-2014, 18:48
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Lol this is algeria the worst team in the group
This is a tight group and Algeria are a well organised side. How many times have we seen a bigger, better team being frustrated by a smaller side who nick a lead and dig in at the back? In that situation, the most important thing is just to get the win. Belgium have done that, winning without playing that well and showing their grit and determination. That's good experience and a platform for them to build on.

Let's be honest, writing them off before half time was a silly move.
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Old 17-06-2014, 18:50
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Good substitutions they had to be made as plan A wasn't working
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Old 17-06-2014, 18:50
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Lol this is algeria the worst team in the group
South Korea might be worse though
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Old 17-06-2014, 18:50
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Good determination from Belgium, three hard earned points.
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Old 17-06-2014, 18:50
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Nice to see Fellaini enjoying his football again.
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Old 17-06-2014, 18:50
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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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Old 17-06-2014, 18:51
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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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Old 17-06-2014, 18:52
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Back to the bus depot for the Algerians.
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Old 17-06-2014, 18:52
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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.

Yes a lot of the lesser teams have struggled to see games out
...perhaps because most of them have simply sat back after going in front and tried to hold on rather than continue to press forward for more goals.

That's what Algeria did today and they duly paid the price.
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Old 17-06-2014, 18:55
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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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Old 17-06-2014, 19:19
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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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Old 17-06-2014, 19:21
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And Origi looks like the fastest player at the world cup. Flying machine.
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Old 17-06-2014, 19:24
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And Origi looks like the fastest player at the world cup. Flying machine.
Yes, he was lightening fast wasn't he. I'd never heard of him before this game ?
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Old 17-06-2014, 22:49
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Yes, he was lightening fast wasn't he. I'd never heard of him before this game ?
He's just a kid that's playing in France. I'd never heard of him either but if he can make the Belgium squad at his age then he must have some skills.
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Old 18-06-2014, 08:51
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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.
De Bruyne didn't look very creative, surely they said play Hazard in that role. It was nice to see Fellaini do well when he came on after he season he's had. I've always liked Dembele as a player, but have read that Spurs fans think he holds on to the ball a bit to long, which was evident yesterday. Belgium were too slow - but they won and that's all that matters.
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