posted by AutomatikThe announcers as a whole are just off. Jorge Perez-Navarro is fucking annoying. Bring back Gus Johnson!
I'm trying to get my shit done at work asap to catch the Russia/Egypt game. I really don't want to see Russia get out of the group.
I like Jorge actually. Telling it like he was sitting on the couch next to you. In fact, I like all the PxP guys. Rae, Perez-Navarro, Dellacamera (always a legend for his US-Portugal call) and Strong.
Holden isn’t bad, but not great.
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SOCCER AT ITS BEST!!!!!
Argentina looking like trash. HA!
posted by AutomatikArgentina looking like trash. HA!
That Modric strike was amazing.
Messi!
posted by SportsAndLadyMessi!
Lol I’ve been waiting 4 hours for this tweet
Walked immediately off the field after that L. Barely touched the ball all game.
GOAT!
Bad news: Argentina seems to have forgotten that they have one of the best players in the world on their team.
Worse news: Said player seems to have forgotten that he is one of the best players in the world.
The whole team looks like they didn't even want to be there.
Argentina continues to baffle in their player selection and formations.
Crazy thing, I might put their odds over 50% to advance still. A lot will depend on what Croatia feels they need to play for.
posted by Laley23Argentina continues to baffle in their player selection and formations.
Crazy thing, I might put their odds over 50% to advance still. A lot will depend on what Croatia feels they need to play for.
If Iceland beats Nigeria tomorrow, it won’t matter. That -3 GD is big.
posted by Laley23Argentina continues to baffle in their player selection and formations.
Crazy thing, I might put their odds over 50% to advance still. A lot will depend on what Croatia feels they need to play for.
Safe to say their coach will be getting canned?
posted by wildcats20If Iceland beats Nigeria tomorrow, it won’t matter. That -3 GD is big.
This should say “likely won’t matter”.
Player selection. Lmao laley you crack me up.
Simply put, this Argentina team just isn't good. They squeaked into this WC. Messi can't do everything and today he couldn't do anything.
posted by AutomatikSimply put, this Argentina team just isn't good. They squeaked into this WC. Messi can't do everything and today he couldn't do anything.
“Best player in the world”, Higuain, Di Maria, aguero, Macherano, Rojo...they have loads of talent. Not sure why they are playing this poorly, but I don’t think it’s from lack of talent or player selection.
posted by SportsAndLady“Best player in the world”, Higuain, Di Maria, aguero, Macherano, Rojo...they have loads of talent. Not sure why they are playing this poorly, but I don’t think it’s from lack of talent or player selection.
They have been criticized for four years for player selection, cohesion and formation. Messi starts in a new position every match. They play different players every match. Higuain shouldn’t have been on this squad. Pavon not starting is a disgrace. They started like 5 new players from game 1.
Mans Mascherano plays in GD China lol. The fact he is probably their best CB...but they have ZERO midfield so he has to play there, is pathetic for a country like that.
Its like everyone is forgetting Messi was Player of the Tournament 4 years ago. But yeah, he has been really bad outside the last 20 minutes game 1.
posted by wildcats20If Iceland beats Nigeria tomorrow, it won’t matter. That -3 GD is big.
I expect that game to be a draw.
posted by AutomatikSafe to say their coach will be getting canned?
Should’ve been canned last summer when a bad Spain lineup whooped them 6-1. Argentina have been really bad for 2 years now, but he somehow keeps surviving.
In Laley's defense, Argentina as a team is not as strong for whatever reason. They have talent, but they barely made it to the WC. They had to win their last game, which they were down 1-0 at Ecudaor and then Messi exploded for a hat trick. If I recall correctly, they might have needed some help too.
Will Messi give the WC one more go in 4 years, or is this it? What a terrible way to go out if so. It kinda reminds me of Zidane getting spanked the WC after winning the previous WC. The only difference is Zidane actually won the WC, and then had one last hurrah on the international stage 4 years after being spanked.
Argentina can still move on though with a win right?
Yes, but other things need to happen. The next game is huge for this group and their chances. If Iceland wins they most likely fucked, but still a slim chance they could go.
