The world cup thread

[hibsbollah]

Great ball by Jamie there. Unlucky.

Murphy claims he shouldn’t have put so much on it :rolleyes: terrible commentator

[hibsbollah]

Does a shot blocked not count as a shot on target? BBC has Tunisia with zero shots on target, surely they’ve had at least two.

[Up-the-slope]

Does a shot blocked not count as a shot on target? BBC has Tunisia with zero shots on target, surely they’ve had at least two.

BBC showing 2 on target

[Up-the-slope]

what a tackle that is... few more quid on Soutars value

[Since452]

Souttars had a great world cup

[easty]

Does a shot blocked not count as a shot on target? BBC has Tunisia with zero shots on target, surely they’ve had at least two.

Think it only counts if it’s blocked from going in. If it’s a block that the keeper can make a save from it doesn’t count.

[GreenGray]

How did we lose Souttar to Australia?


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[hibsbollah]

Think it only counts if it’s blocked from going in. If it’s a block that the keeper can make a save from it doesn’t count.

Thanks.

Danny Murphy does really slaver a lot of old ***** at times.

[Sir David Gray]

How did we lose Souttar to Australia?


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He played for Scotland at youth level but switched to Australia a few years ago.

[Since452]

Fantastic win Australia. Terrific.

[Sir David Gray]

Full time Australia 1-0 Tunisia

[GreenGray]

He played for Scotland at youth level but switched to Australia a few years ago.

I know but I wonder why, especially when his brother chose Scotland


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[Sir David Gray]

Boyle in there at the end.

[Since452]

Boyler 😍

[Up-the-slope]

nice touch to get Boyle in the middle of group there

[Baader]

Boyle on crutches at the end.

[Donegal Hibby]

Delighted for Boyle , Cummings and Australia 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[SlickShoes]

I know but I wonder why, especially when his brother chose Scotland


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He either feels an allegiance to Australia more than Scotland or maybe there’s just more chance of fairly getting picked and qualifying with Australia.

[Dmas]

He either feels an allegiance to Australia more than Scotland or maybe there’s just more chance of fairly getting picked and qualifying with Australia.

There’s a lot made of selection by sfa in younger age groups, can’t mind when I read about this possibly James McCarthy choosing Ireland.

On that I saw last week that one of darren fletchers sons have switched to England and away on a youth trip with them

[GreenGray]

There’s a lot made of selection by sfa in younger age groups, can’t mind when I read about this possibly James McCarthy choosing Ireland.

On that I saw last week that one of darren fletchers sons have switched to England and away on a youth trip with them

Elliot Anderson too, we haven’t called him up to the senior squad yet and will likely lose him to England.

Obviously we lost McGeady to Ireland as well.


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[Forza Fred]

How did we lose Souttar to Australia?


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Same way we lost Boyle?

[Forza Fred]

Australia are awful, which isn't a great surprise when you look at their squad and the level most guys are playing at.

Aye.

Same with Saudi Arabia.

They’ll never win a game in their group….

[Since90+2]

Aye.

Same with Saudi Arabia.

They’ll never win a game in their group….

Their awful, would never qualify for a tournament if they had to qualify via the European teams.

If they do manage to get out the group they'll get absolutely humped.

Saying that, I hope they do well as I quite like their team spirit, that doesn't change the fact they ain't very good though.

If guys like Atkinson and Cummings are in the squad it doesn't say a lot for their quality.

[HibeeHibernia]

great result for the socceroos, if they can get through it'll be a good advert for our game as well, mon the aussies.

[SlickShoes]

Their awful, would never qualify for a tournament if they had to qualify via the European teams.

If they do manage to get out the group they'll get absolutely humped.

Saying that, I hope they do well as I quite like their team spirit, that doesn't change the fact they ain't very good though.

If guys like Atkinson and Cummings are in the squad it doesn't say a lot for their quality.

Teams are a collective though, individually there's nothing earth-shattering there but this is what makes football enjoyable, that a team of "average" players can beat Argentina's squad full of millionaire superstars.

As for Australia, they do what they need to do to qualify, we don't. We have a debatably harder route but we've spent decades making it even hard for ourselves than it needs to be.

[Sir David Gray]

Teams are a collective though, individually there's nothing earth-shattering there but this is what makes football enjoyable, that a team of "average" players can beat Argentina's squad full of millionaire superstars.

As for Australia, they do what they need to do to qualify, we don't. We have a debatably harder route but we've spent decades making it even hard for ourselves than it needs to be.

To be honest I don't think there's much debate over whether or not we have a harder route to qualifying for the World Cup than Australia.

We're only 2 places below Australia in the world rankings yet we're the 21st best European side and they're the 4th best Asian side.

I know they need to go through a play off to eventually qualify for the World Cup but this time that was against Peru who currently have 13 European sides ranked ahead of them.

[Paulie Walnuts]

To be honest I don't think there's much debate over whether or not we have a harder route to qualifying for the World Cup than Australia.

We're only 2 places below Australia in the world rankings yet we're the 21st best European side and they're the 4th best Asian side.

I know they need to go through a play off to eventually qualify for the World Cup but this time that was against Peru who currently have 13 European sides ranked ahead of them.

The fact they’ve been allowed to join the qualifiers of a completely different continent to give themselves a better chance of qualifying is a farce in itself.

[Sir David Gray]

Nearly a goal for Saudi Arabia.

[Sir David Gray]

Cash lucky to still be on the park.

[Sir David Gray]

Nearly a goal for Poland.

[A Hi-Bee]

Boyle on crutches at the end.

What a great bit of man management to include Boyle at the end, just brilliant team building.

Say what you want, but its the Australians who are at the world cup while Scotland, well we are where we usually are when the big football occasions come around.
:aok:

[Hibbyradge]

Saudi are annoyingly entertaining and good to watch.

[green day]

What a great bit of man management to include Boyle at the end, just brilliant team building.

Say what you want, but its the Australians who are at the world cup while Scotland, well we are where we usually are when the big football occasions come around.
:aok:

We have qualified for the World Cup more times than Australia......

[Sir David Gray]

1-0 Poland.

[marinello59]

Yesssssss
Cmon Poland :greengrin

[green day]

Saudi showing incredible naivety there, really poor defending.

[Jones28]

Saudi are annoyingly entertaining and good to watch.

And that kit is beautiful.

[Sir David Gray]

This will be a penalty for Saudi Arabia.

[Sir David Gray]

Penalty Saudi Arabia.

[Sir David Gray]

Penalty saved still 1-0 Poland.

[Jones28]

Pen Saudi Arabia - wow saved! And the rebound!

[Jones28]

Fantastic goalkeeping from TS.

[Sir David Gray]

10 minutes added on.

[Donegal Hibby]

A couple inches more and the keeper was off the line there

[Sir David Gray]

Half time 1-0 Poland.

[GreenGray]

Same way we lost Boyle?

That was criminal too, I don’t begrudge the players for doing it but we have a bad record for it as a country.


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[A Hi-Bee]

That was criminal too, I don’t begrudge the players for doing it but we have a bad record for it as a country.


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Are you inferring that A. MacLeish (judas) may have been wrong, dont buy that as a lot of his later decision making was on par wi Levains.
:greengrin

[Sir David Gray]

Saudi Arabia have played well here and deserve at least a draw.

[marinello59]

Saudi Arabia have played well here and deserve at least a draw.

Probably but I’ll be delighted if they don’t get it. :greengrin

[Sir David Gray]

2-0 Poland, dreadful defending.

[Aldo]

Elliot Anderson too, we haven’t called him up to the senior squad yet and will likely lose him to England.

Obviously we lost McGeady to Ireland as well.


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Anderson will struggle to get a game for England with the position he plays. Foden cannot even get on so Anderson’s chances are even less


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[Hibbyradge]

Probably but I’ll be delighted if they don’t get it. :greengrin

Boom!

[marinello59]

Boom!

Thought you might be pleased. :greengrin

[Lago]

Boom!
Me too boom!!!

[Lago]

Saudi have had a lot of the, but Poland have played a clever game, contained them and scored when it matters, penalty save big moment.

[OldEast]

A couple inches more and the keeper was off the line there

Player who hit the rebound encroached a long way into the box

[hibeg]

Pen Saudi Arabia - wow saved! And the rebound!

Just seen the pen. The attacker had kicked the ball out of play before he was barely touched by the Polish defender. Honestly I just don’t get it. That was never a pen in a million years. What am I missing ??

[HoboHarry]

Just seen the pen. The attacker had kicked the ball out of play before he was barely touched by the Polish defender. Honestly I just don’t get it. That was never a pen in a million years. What am I missing ??
You aren't missing anything. It's a whole new level of incompetence from VAR officials who have apparently been trained to see things that didn't happen. Not to mention spineless referees who don't have the balls to say no to the VAR official.

[hibeg]

You aren't missing anything. It's a whole new level of incompetence from VAR officials who have apparently been trained to see things that didn't happen. Not to mention spineless referees who don't have the balls to say no to the VAR official.

Some of the decisions are just utterly ridiculous. Is Football a contact sport ? Would that have been given as a foul outside the area ? What a load of bollox :rolleyes:

[hibeg]

Well done Polska
I remember my dad taking me out of school early in 1974 to watch Poland in the semi final. They had a great team, finished third, what a team
Sadly don’t think the current crop will go very far

[HoboHarry]

Some of the decisions are just utterly ridiculous. Is Football a contact sport ? Would that have been given as a foul outside the area ? What a load of bollox :rolleyes:

There will be a day when I stop watching the way the cheating is, allied with the moronic ex players who prattle on about there being just enough contact to be a penalty. You'd think for the money they're on they might take the time to learn the f*****g rules.

[Up-the-slope]

hows first half ive missed of France v Denmark
been (HT 'pundits' left me non the wiser... other than Mbappe is super sonic :rolleyes:)

[Sir David Gray]

1-0 France Mbappe.

[Allant1981]

How good is mbappe, only 23, scary to think how good he will get in the next few years

[The Spaceman]

How good is mbappe, only 23, scary to think how good he will get in the next few years

Saw him play at a PSG game a year ago - his pace from the stands is even more frightening as so noticeable how he can be one metre one side of the defender and in 3 paces he’s burned them completely. Crazy talent.

[Sir David Gray]

How good is mbappe, only 23, scary to think how good he will get in the next few years

If Giroud does become France's record scorer I don't see it lasting long. Mbappe now on 30 goals and only 23.

Giroud was 32 when he reached 30 goals and Henry was 28!

[Sir David Gray]

1-1

[hibsbollah]

Quality game now 1-1.

[Allant1981]

What was rabiot doing for the equaliser

[J-C]

Good goal from Denmark, game on now.

[green day]

What was rabiot doing for the equaliser

What he's done all game, showboat.

[Sir David Gray]

Big save Lloris.

[hibsbollah]

What he's done all game, showboat.

I’ve said it before, hes not at the level of the rest of this team. Even with the injuries to Cante and Pogba I’d have Camavinga or Guendouzi playing before Rabiot

[Sir David Gray]

2-1 France Mbappe.

[hibsbollah]

Mbappé again! 2-1

Denmark have been very good since they fell behind. I can only see one winner when they play Australia, look a far better side.

[green day]

Mbappé again! 2-1

Denmark have been very good since they fell behind. I can only see one winner when they play Australia, level of points but look a far better side.

What about the ball from Griezman? Just magnificent.

Love watching France, very like Hibs.......

[hibsbollah]

What about the ball from Griezman? Just magnificent.

Love watching France, very like Hibs.......

It was an excellent ball and I’ve been very impressed with him so far, he was good against the Aussies and his passing tonight has been crisp and accurate :agree:

[SJNB Hibby]

If Giroud does become France's record scorer I don't see it lasting long. Mbappe now on 30 goals and only 23.

Giroud was 32 when he reached 30 goals and Henry was 28!
Apparently scored as many WC goals as Messi

[Allant1981]

What he's done all game, showboat.

Yip was pretty poor

[GreenGray]

Anderson will struggle to get a game for England with the position he plays. Foden cannot even get on so Anderson’s chances are even less


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Few years Anderson will be in amongst the England team most likely. Hasn’t played much senior football but he’s very highly rated and looks very good.


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[cabbageandribs1875]

finally a game coming up that i've actually have been looking forward to


Argentina v Mexico :hyper

[Allant1981]

finally a game coming up that i've actually have been looking forward to


Argentina v Mexico :hyper

Can't see it but hoping for a Mexico win(I have them in the work sweep)

[cabbageandribs1875]

Can't see it but hoping for a Mexico win(I have them in the work sweep)


surely we will see a big improvement in Argentina tonight

[Allant1981]

surely we will see a big improvement in Argentina tonight

I hope not!!

[HoboHarry]

Can't see it but hoping for a Mexico win(I have them in the work sweep)

That's where I'm at. Hopefully both Messi and Ronaldo will be watching the later rounds on TV at home.

[Sir David Gray]

Apparently scored as many WC goals as Messi

Yep Mbappe 7 goals from 9 appearances.

Messi 7 goals from 20 appearances.

[Hibbyradge]

How good is mbappe, only 23, scary to think how good he will get in the next few years

Currently, he's €630m over 3 years good.

[Green Reaper]

finally a game coming up that i've actually have been looking forward to


Argentina v Mexico :hyper

Me too but they're just rabbiting on about England

[cabbageandribs1875]

Me too but they're just rabbiting on about England



i've only watched five games and never tune in for the pre-game nonsense :cbi've yet to see a kick off ;)

[HoboHarry]

Six minutes in and the rolling around theatrics have started.

[J-C]

Slightest touch with the arm and the Argentinian rolling about like he's been hit with a knockout punch, play acting is shocking.

[Up-the-slope]

Mexico well up for this

[Jones28]

This has got a real derby like feel to it. Enjoying it so far.

That Mexico kit as well by the way 😍

[Up-the-slope]

Mexico with a very disciplined shape 4-4-2 so far but Argentina less fixed and looking a bit disjointed with their big players so far not looking like they want to work / fight

[SJNB Hibby]

Slightest touch with the arm and the Argentinian rolling about like he's been hit with a knockout punch, play acting is shocking.

The ref is being conned by everything

[Up-the-slope]

gone a bit flat last 5

[Gatecrasher]

gone a bit flat last 5

Sorry that was my fault, I turned my TV on.

[Up-the-slope]

Sorry that was my fault, I turned my TV on.

can you switch off... now 10 its been keek :greengrin

[Green Reaper]

Game needs a goal

[Jones28]

Is this how neutrals feel watching an Edinburgh derby?

[Up-the-slope]

Game needs a goal

:agree: its as if the Argies have for gotten they c**ked up last game and if they do that again then its home time

[Up-the-slope]

since games yet to be riveting.... whats the Snack & Drinks of choice for this evening ? apparently I was drinking too much coffee... :confused: so have opted - after my full roast dinner - for Fierce brewery 'Pretty Juicy'... a double IPA of 7.4% :shocked: ... might be snoozing before this game is over at this rate

[marinello59]

Game needs a goal

It’s been very disappointing so far. I’m predicting a goal fest in the second half. :greengrin

[Donegal Hibby]

It’s been very disappointing so far. I’m predicting a goal fest in the second half. :greengrin
Your very optimistic , hope your right though :greengrin

[cabbageandribs1875]

last corner of the half and he puts a cross in like that


what a huge disappointment this Argentine side is

[Donegal Hibby]

That's where I'm at. Hopefully both Messi and Ronaldo will be watching the later rounds on TV at home.
Thought for a minute there they shared a house :greengrin

[Green Reaper]

It’s been very disappointing so far. I’m predicting a goal fest in the second half. :greengrin

Hopefully some subs can make a difference, I had your optimism when I done predictor score, don't look 😂

[Donegal Hibby]

Anyone think that tackle by the Mexican could have been a red ?

[J-C]

I was so underwhelmed with the game I missed the last 10 mins by going for a sh it, which was more enjoyable than the game.

[pollution]

Stv for live football is gash !

[Scorrie]

Argentina look poor. Lack of urgency and real quality. Messi looks disinterested

[Up-the-slope]

Stv for live football is gash !

ads plus 'quality' of commentators / pundits .... not me but Mrs made that point... 'the chat is dreadful' ... she has listened to enough matches ive watched over the years to know what she is talking about :greengrin

[Up-the-slope]

Argentina look poor. Lack of urgency and real quality. Messi looks disinterested

he looks like he has bet against himself

[Lago]

Argentina look poor. Lack of urgency and real quality. Messi looks disinterested
The tournament is poor.

[Donegal Hibby]

Was looking forward to this all day , such a poor game.

[DaveF]

At the moment, these 2 teams are as hopeless as Hibs up front. Surely it has to get better?

[hibsbollah]

A reminder that history is littered with World Cup Winners that look rubbish in the first few games. France Spain and Brazil looking a lot better than the others so far but we’re not even half way through.

[Sir David Gray]

1-0 Argentina Messi.

[SteveHFC]

:thumbsup:

[hibsbollah]

Boom

[The Modfather]

The GOAT

[cabbageandribs1875]

ooohh messi wan-nil

[Irish_Steve]

Lift off - and he looks a tad emotional too!

[marinello59]

Finally :greengrin

[Up-the-slope]

might turn into a game now

[Donegal Hibby]

Jez , he couldn't have placed it any better !

[Jim44]

In the debate about Ronaldo and Messi re. GOAT, Ronaldo could not have scored there like Messi.

[JoeT]

In the debate about Ronaldo and Messi re. GOAT, Ronaldo could not have scored there like Messi.
Neither could Messi😂 1 in a million shot

[Since452]

Great goal by the GOAT tax avoider.

[Pretty Boy]

What a player. This Argentina team looked like huffing and puffing all night then Messi does that.

If he drags this team to a WC win then it would be at least the equal of Maradonna in 86.

[marinello59]

What a player. This Argentina team looked like huffing and puffing all night then Messi does that.

If he drags this team to a WC win then it would be at least the equal of Maradonna in 86.

I think he has a bigger weight to drag than Maradonna did. Teams do improve as tournaments go on but they really don’t look like contenders just now. Then again no team has really put out a statement of intent yet though France have come close.

[Gatecrasher]

Mexico just don't seem to have it in them. Some good play and solid enough but no cutting edge.

[Up-the-slope]

Argentina have had one shot on target... very fortunate Messi was right place right time. Not like his prime when he would make exceptional things happen. Mbappe so far looks peerless in this tournament

[Sir David Gray]

2-0 Fernandez.

[Green Reaper]

Peach of a goal!

[marinello59]

2-0, gamę over.

[Lago]

Brilliant

[cabbageandribs1875]

never in doubt :)

[Donegal Hibby]

Pure class

[I'm_cabbaged]

Who’s the co-commentator? If that was England he’d be creaming himself!! An absolute stunning goal!!

[Sir David Gray]

Who’s the co-commentator? If that was England he’d be creaming himself!! An absolute stunning goal!!

Lee Dixon I think.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Neither could Messi😂 1 in a million shot

Messi has scored goals like that god knows how many times.

[I'm_cabbaged]

Lee Dixon I think.

Aye, makes sense

[Up-the-slope]

very poor match... surely got to get better games some point

[Stairway 2 7]

Dixon is a bitter negative tart, 2 fantastic finishes

[Donegal Hibby]

Did Messi equal Maradona's goal scoring record ?

[Sir David Gray]

Did Messi equal Maradona's goal scoring record ?

He's now level with Maradona on 8 World Cup goals. They are both level with another Argentinian Guillermo Stábile who got his 8 goals in one World Cup (1930).

They're all two behind Gabriel Batistuta though who holds the Argentinian record with 10 World Cup goals.

[Donegal Hibby]

He's now level with Maradona on 8 World Cup goals. They are both level with another Argentinian Guillermo Stábile who got his 8 goals in one World Cup (1930).

They're all two behind Gabriel Batistuta though who holds the Argentinian record with 10 World Cup goals.
Thanks SDG , Gabriel Batistuta what a player he was too , his goal scoring record is phenomenal.
https://youtu.be/-57uysjS_R4.
https://youtu.be/Q_A_FP2F7T0.
https://youtu.be/UENWK7RVn64
Was going to ask what one would be your favourite goal of the 3 top Argentina all time scorer's ? It's a tough one though 🤔

[Stairway 2 7]

Well that was a crap half

[cabbageandribs1875]

this Japan/Costa Rica game is soooooo ZZZzzzzzzzzzzz

[Jim44]

Poorest game so far.

[HibbyAndy]

Complete borefest , Absolute chronic

[cabbageandribs1875]

Germany must have been very poor to get beat from Japan

[Donegal Hibby]

The highlights of this game won't take to long to put together 😂

[SteveHFC]

The highlights of this game won't take to long to put together 😂

Something along the lines of this.

https://youtu.be/xs0vnMril98

[cabbageandribs1875]

brilliant timing, cashed out on my four fold with japan in it not even 60 seconds ago



well done costa rica :greengrin

[ShadesLongThrow]

Thing that’s struck me so for with this World Cup is the tiny amount of VAR interventions. Certainly averaging less than one per game. Compare that to the circus we see in Scotland where there are lots of VAR decisions every week. Guess that’s what happens when you have a competent referee on the pitch.

[Irish_Steve]

ffs, sat through 80 mins of guff, went for a pee and missed the goal

[Hibbyradge]

That's ruined a few predictions! 😱

[Donegal Hibby]

ffs, sat through 80 mins of guff, went for a pee and missed the goal
Go again , we might get another goal 😆

[LaMotta]

Japan have been shocking in the final third. How the xxxx did they beat Germany?!

[Hibbyradge]

Thing that’s struck me so for with this World Cup is the tiny amount of VAR interventions. Certainly averaging less than one per game. Compare that to the circus we see in Scotland where there are lots of VAR decisions every week. Guess that’s what happens when you have a competent referee on the pitch.

It's because there's bugger all happening in the 18 yard boxes, but there have been delays and mistakes. For example, the penalty given to Saudi Arabia was a very poor VAR decision.

[Donegal Hibby]

Japan have been shocking in the final third. How the xxxx did they beat Germany?!
Costa Rica take a hammering off Spain and now beating Japan , just shows it really is ' a funny old game'

[cabbageandribs1875]

if the score stays the same here Germany will probably just need a point against Spain tonight cause they will beat Costa Rica, Japan could really regret this performance, they've been cautious and hoping for the point i think

[LaMotta]

Costa Rica take a hammering off Spain and now beating Japan , just shows it really is ' a funny old game'

Surely Kyogo would have been an improvement in the forward areas for Japan?

[Irish_Steve]

Thank **** that’s over lol

[Donegal Hibby]

Surely Kyogo would have been an improvement in the forward areas for Japan?
Yeah , you would have thought that alright , picked the wrong one imo , kyogo far better player Maeda.

[Donegal Hibby]

Great result for Germany

[Donegal Hibby]

Thank **** that’s over lol
Only thing is you will have to watch the highlights tonight as you missed the goal😂

[Bridge hibs]

**** off Japan, you have probably just Costa me my place on the first page of the prediction league 🤬

[Donegal Hibby]

Hopefully this match is better than the last one🤞

[Dmas]

Shades of Maloney ball there from Belgium knocking it about to keep possession then hoofing it out the park anyway

[Paul1642]

if the score stays the same here Germany will probably just need a point against Spain tonight cause they will beat Costa Rica, Japan could really regret this performance, they've been cautious and hoping for the point i think

Might not even need a point. Just need to beat Costa Rica by enough to top Japan on goal difference (if Spain beat Japan)

[Donegal Hibby]

Might not even need a point. Just need to beat Costa Rica by enough to top Japan on goal difference (if Spain beat Japan)
I think Spain will beat Germany which would mean they have qualified and Japan would need to score 7 or 8 against them to gain top spot, so Spain could possibly field a weakened team against japan

[Hibee Mac]

Shades of Maloney ball there from Belgium knocking it about to keep possession then hoofing it out the park anywayBelgium are a dire watch, even with some world class players this tactical approach is all possession, no impact

[Mikey_1875]

Outside of a couple of games the first halves especially have been such a poor watch so far.

[J-C]

Surprise surprise, another boring as hell game involving Belgium,

[SteveHFC]

1-0 Morocco

[hibsbollah]

Yes! Gaun the Moroccans.

[J-C]

Good goal, poor goalkeeping though, right through his arms.

Offside.

[cabbageandribs1875]

that's offside shirly

[SHODAN]

This Belgium team's era is over. Back to being a middle power soon.

[Donegal Hibby]

Yes! Gaun the Moroccans.
Jumped the gun there mate😉

[hibsbollah]

Mazrouai and Hakimi on both sides and Ziyech an attacking threat could we have the first ever African semi finalist?

[hibsbollah]

Jumped the gun there mate😉

Balls:greengrin

[gbhibby]

Good goal, poor goalkeeping though, right through his arms.

Offside.
That's why the current offside rule is a farce. His forehead
is offside. Don't know why the ref had to go to the monitor. It is either offside or not offside.

[cabbageandribs1875]

the Belgians are not a good watch

[Donegal Hibby]

Belgium are just a shadow of the team they use to be.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Might not even need a point. Just need to beat Costa Rica by enough to top Japan on goal difference (if Spain beat Japan)


yeah just looked at the table the now

[Hibbyradge]

That's why the current offside rule is a farce. His forehead
is offside. Don't know why the ref had to go to the monitor. It is either offside or not offside.

It wasn't a question of offside or not.

He had to see if the player obstructed the goalkeeper's view. If he hadn't, the goal would have stood because he didn't touch the ball.

[hibsbollah]

Yes!!!!

[Hibbyradge]

Shocking goal to lose!

[cabbageandribs1875]

send Belgium home

Zibi in goals

[hibsbollah]

Love Morocco, this is my team for the rest of the tourney.

[Mon Dieu4]

Pleased for Zemmama and Benji

[hibsbollah]

Pleased for Zemmama and Benji

:agree: I wonder how the lads are doing.

[heretoday]

Martinez is a hopeless manager. I mean how can you not get a tune out of that squad?

[Up-the-slope]

[QUOTE]Hopefully this match is better than the last one🤞[QUOTE]


[QUOTE] Shades of Maloney ball there from Belgium knocking it about to keep possession then hoofing it out the park anyway[QUOTE]

:greengrin

[Mon Dieu4]

Martinez is a hopeless manager. I mean how can you not get a tune out of that squad?

Other than possibly England then Belgium are the biggest serial under achievers in world football with the players they have

[hibsbollah]

Other than possibly England then Belgium are the biggest serial under achievers in world football with the players they have

They looked tired and old today.

[Up-the-slope]

Pleased for Zemmama and Benji

Still Have a hibs t-shirt in tribute red & green to the boys Feztastic

[hibsbollah]

Tense

[Mon Dieu4]

Brilliant goal

[Hibbyradge]

Amazing

[heretoday]

Lukaku is a great big lazy sod. He was great for Everton when sat deep and ran at defences pushing guys aside.

[cabbageandribs1875]

oh my 0-2

[hibsbollah]

That is a fantastic goal!!!!

[Up-the-slope]

love the exuberance of the celebrations.... thought we were going to get a pitch invasion :greengrin

[SteveHFC]

Can see Belgium going out of the group stage.

[Irish_Steve]

Martinez may be looking for a job in a week ;)

[J-C]

Cracking goal and hopefully gets rid of Belgium and their boring passing possession football.

[truehibernian]

Terrific goal - mind, Witzel looks like he’s either got them on his coupon or on the take 👀 he’s been playing this game in slow motion.

Morocco have been excellent, loads of energy and drive, the lad from Fiorentina has been utterly superb in the middle, he’s bossed them.

[matty_f]

Belgium are brutal to watch.

[Forever_Green93]

Congrats Morocco!

This Belgian team has been wasted under Martinez.

[Donegal Hibby]

My score predictions aren't going very well today 😆

[heretoday]

Morocco are no mugs. They all play for reasonable teams in Europe. Hard and workmanlike.

[Donegal Hibby]

They looked tired and old today.
I was out last night so know how they feel 😂

[heretoday]

https://youtu.be/ADqpwokSW7I

[hibsbollah]

I could watch that second goal all day. Poetry.

[MWHIBBIES]

Terrific goal - mind, Witzel looks like he’s either got them on his coupon or on the take 👀 he’s been playing this game in slow motion.

Morocco have been excellent, loads of energy and drive, the lad from Fiorentina has been utterly superb in the middle, he’s bossed them.
Witzel like Hazard has absolutely fallen of a cliff last few years.

This Belgian side were really unlucky to face France in 2018. Euros 2016 was their big chance and Wilmots blew it.

[Irish_Steve]

Wife just came through and asked what game I’m watching. I said Newport v Derby as she said, how are they in the World Cup. I didn’t know what to say lol

[hibsbollah]

Terrific goal - mind, Witzel looks like he’s either got them on his coupon or on the take 👀 he’s been playing this game in slow motion.

Morocco have been excellent, loads of energy and drive, the lad from Fiorentina has been utterly superb in the middle, he’s bossed them.

I got him confused with another Amrabat who played for AEK, must be a common Moroccan name or something. Yeah he was great in midfield today. When you look at their squad they have some top players.

[heretoday]

The Belgians played like a bunch of walloons.

[J-C]

My score predictions aren't going very well today 😆


I think everyone's predictions have been screwed this world cup :greengrin

[Hibernia&Alba]

What a World Cup for shocks. Did anyone have the Costa Rica/Morocco double?

[Irish_Steve]

I had Lukaku for the golden boot not knowing he was injured and thinking he’d get a handful in the Canada/Morocco games. Probably why I’m not a manager lol

[Bridge hibs]

**** off Belgium, another nail in my prediction league coffin, you can stick your waffles up your erses 🤬

[Scorrie]

Croatia up next. Love watching them play, particularly Modric

[Hibbyradge]

What a day!

[Callum_62]

1-0 Canada

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[BILLYHIBS]

Oh I say !

[SJNB Hibby]

Oh I say !


Yeeeesssssss!!!!!!

[Irish_Steve]

Get in, my Canadian cousins will be going nuts!

[cabbageandribs1875]

oh oh

[MWHIBBIES]

Some of the worst defending you'll see there. No one near the big forward who controlled it from the goalie

[Up-the-slope]

well thats a start for Canada

[Hibbyradge]

well thats a start for Canada

Great start for the game hopefully.

[Hibernia&Alba]

1-0 Canada

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Early Canadian goal provides a good opportunity to back Croatia in play. Then again, we could have yet another shock.

I'm putting a score on Croatia.

[Up-the-slope]

Great start for the game hopefully.

:agree: most first half have been cack so good that this is off to a flyer

[Up-the-slope]

any stadium geeks on?

Im assuming that this stadium has been designed for athletics at a later stage - stands seem miles from pitch in running track shape like West Hams Olympic stadium :dunno:

[SJNB Hibby]

any stadium geeks on?

Im assuming that this stadium has been designed for athletics at a later stage - stands seem miles from pitch in running track shape like West Hams Olympic stadium :dunno:

You're right
It's an old stadium, and hosted the world track and field championships in 2019

[Irish_Steve]

Yeah, the commentator at the start said hardly anyone turned up for those athletic championships - Qatar doesn’t really do sport

[Sir David Gray]

1-1

[Irish_Steve]

Pants

[hibsbollah]

That’s a nicely worked goal.

[Up-the-slope]

You're right
It's an old stadium, and hosted the world track and field championships in 2019

:aok:

[Sir David Gray]

2-1 Croatia

[Irish_Steve]

Double pants

[hibsbollah]

This is a great game, wide open. Croatias passing and energy is very impressive now.

[hibsbollah]

Canada are the anti-Hibs. Direct, running at people, every thought towards getting the ball forward.