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2022 World Cup.

Dived? Two players flying in for ball, and the defender out strengthed him. Hardly a dive, but I agree not a penalty.

If a player falls over, it is not merely a single choice between a foul or a dive.
Their feet touched side-to-side and Ronaldo threw his legs out behind him. That would be your classic dive.
Sadly academic now.
 
yes, I know what you mean, though for me jury still out on the first?- well, it was Iran. If it had been Canada…well, dunno
So far, For entertainment though, I wouldn’t mind the semi finalists being Saudi, Canada, Japan and Korea.?. The free spirit way they play is great to watch.
You can only beat what’s in front of you & it was an impressive performance imo.
I’m not getting excited as like you said it was only Iran.
Tbf we should be walking the group.
 
Bit of mental second half

Ghana nearly got the point they prob deserved

Never a penalty in a millions years
 
Another co-commentary faux pas from Keown there. Serbian player kicked his own leg and fell over, keown’s response is “ yeah definite foul”?‍♂️?‍♂️

Even after all these, some people are still wanting ex players in the VAR room ?‍♂️
 
Brazil not great going forward , just seem to lack any real cohesion, link up and Serbia closing the space well
 
After seeing all the teams play now I'm more convinced than ever that football could come home.

I’ve not seen all the games but with the exception of Brazil, France and England the football has been poor.

I’ve not got your confidence about England yet but potentially with the amount of young talent we have we could do well.

My fear is that when and if we come up against a decent side Southgate will return to type and play a more negative style
 
I’ve not seen all the games but with the exception of Brazil, France and England the football has been poor.

I’ve not got your confidence about England yet but potentially with the amount of young talent we have we could do well.

My fear is that when and if we come up against a decent side Southgate will return to type and play a more negative style

He will - he shouldn't - but we know Gareth by now.

Our talent from the midfield going forward is pretty insane. When you consider the depth we brought off the bench against Iran, its pretty ridiculous how much attacking talent we have. Id argue better in depth than any nation at the World Cup.

Don't forget about Spain!
 
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