True. But they had some opportunities.
Host country usually does pretty well.
Wish that would hold true for 2026 WC.
None of them are passing very well. Does England know they are wearing white? And what is TAA doing??? Anything??
JC couldn't coach this sport. He'd start yanking players 40 seconds in and would be out of substitutions by the five minute mark.
Host country usually does pretty well.
Wish that would hold true for 2026 WC.
It was a great one, although spoiled by diving and theatrics. All too common among La Liga and Serie A teams.
That game yesterday was just dreadful for Italy. They looked timid most of the game. I doubt the match against Croatia goes easier. So far, I'm not impressed by the lineups or Spalletti's tactics.
Or USA
Did they do that to you in the 99th minute of Hungary/Scotland?
It has been extremely disappointing, but now it is knockout round and ugly can advance.
He's a good player, and I do feel for him. Was watching the game with my son and saw Modric biting his shirt as the game was about to end. You could sense his anticipation/fear. I really wish Croatia had beaten France in the World Cup final a few years ago... That wild have given him a great trophy and shock the world that a small European country child upstage a larger one.
Not lucky. Keeper had a huge (illegal) advantage jumping the line. Break the rules, suffer the consequences.
It wasn't a huge advantage, the keeper's back foot barely came off the line just before the kick. Lewandoski stuttered and almost stopped twice. By the time he kicked the ball he was basically standing still and didn't have too much on it. The keeper made a very good save. Somewhat lucky on the second shot because Lewandoski took the same stutter approach to the same side and the keeper guessed right both times. The ball bounced off the post and in, saving him from missing the shot twice. I don't think he meant to cut it that close.
