first couple of games Belgian substitutions were inspired , they really need it again here
Quarter Final | Argentina v Belgium | 5 July | ITV 5pm KO
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Originally Posted by Osusana:
“I never said that he is/was a flop, he's just not 'trained on' for me after the hype before Chelsea signed him. His own manager finds fault!”
“I never said that he is/was a flop, he's just not 'trained on' for me after the hype before Chelsea signed him. His own manager finds fault!”
In fairness, Mourinho seems to hate the idea of a winger who actually spends most of their time attacking. He would rather turn them into de facto second full backs.
Originally Posted by FMKK:
“Terrible decision not to give Argentina a free kick.”
“Terrible decision not to give Argentina a free kick.”
Must be bias from the referee and FIFA towards Belgium.
Much as I'm supporting Belgium, surely the two footed challenge from Hazard was "intent" and could easily have been a red card.
What is Sam Matterface banging on about Higuain being born in France for? He was only born there because his dad was playing for France - a bit like Trezeguet ( an Argentian in all but footballing terms). He never mentions more relevant or interesting cases, for example Odemwingie growing up in Russia (who says he even thinks in Russian).
Originally Posted by C Horse:
“Much as I'm supporting Belgium, surely the two footed challenge from Hazard was "intent" and could easily have been a red card.”
“Much as I'm supporting Belgium, surely the two footed challenge from Hazard was "intent" and could easily have been a red card.”
The way he has been playing I think the referee thought it would be more damaging to Belgium to keep him on the pitch.
Originally Posted by FMKK:
“In fairness, Mourinho seems to hate the idea of a winger who actually spends most of their time attacking. He would rather turn them into de facto second full backs.”
“In fairness, Mourinho seems to hate the idea of a winger who actually spends most of their time attacking. He would rather turn them into de facto second full backs.”
He'd turn Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez into defenders if he could.
FellaIni playing in a more advanced position, looking much more the part. His head seems the most likely source of a goal for Belgium from a good cross.
Originally Posted by carnivalist:
“What is Sam Matterface banging on about Higuain being born in France for? He was only born there because his dad was playing for France - a bit like Trezeguet ( an Argentian in all but footballing terms). He never mentions more relevant or interesting cases, for example Odemwingie growing up in Russia (who says he even thinks in Russian).”
“What is Sam Matterface banging on about Higuain being born in France for? He was only born there because his dad was playing for France - a bit like Trezeguet ( an Argentian in all but footballing terms). He never mentions more relevant or interesting cases, for example Odemwingie growing up in Russia (who says he even thinks in Russian).”
Jonathan Pearce yesterday and Sam Matterface today both commentating on live World Cup quarter finals. BBC and ITV really have lost the plot.
Originally Posted by NiteOwl12:
“FellaIni playing in a more advanced position, looking much more the part. His head seems the most likely source of a goal for Belgium from a good cross.”
“FellaIni playing in a more advanced position, looking much more the part. His head seems the most likely source of a goal for Belgium from a good cross.”
You'll be lucky.
Originally Posted by carnivalist:
“You'll be lucky.”
“You'll be lucky.”
Agreed...
The Belgian passing has been woeful at times....
Atm, Belgium are playing like France did yesterday, with no real urgency...
Expect a frantic last few minutes
Seems to be a non biased ref today for the most part (through my parents think he is biased against Belgium and they understand football more than me).
Originally Posted by carnivalist:
“You'll be lucky.”
“You'll be lucky.”
I know. We are right on schedule for having three semi-finalists - Germany, Brazil, Argentina/Belgium (it really will make no difference) - none of whom has had to play anything more than very average in the quarter-finals to get there.
Originally Posted by fordj:
“Jonathan Pearce yesterday and Sam Matterface today both commentating on live World Cup quarter finals. BBC and ITV really have lost the plot.”
“Jonathan Pearce yesterday and Sam Matterface today both commentating on live World Cup quarter finals. BBC and ITV really have lost the plot.”
It's not as Higuain grew up in France - he was less than a year old when his family went back to Argentina. Raheem Sterling was born and lived in Jamaica five times as long, yet I don't think anyone's mentioned it once.
Originally Posted by basdfg:
“Seems to be a non biased ref today for the most part (through my parents think he is biased against Belgium and they understand football more than me).”
“Seems to be a non biased ref today for the most part (through my parents think he is biased against Belgium and they understand football more than me).”
Think this guy is pretty good personally.
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