Confederations cup 15th-30th june

tolosenc

Ferris_Bueller wrote: »

Didn't get to see Tahiti play tonight, but based on their performance tonight and how good Spain were last night, can anyone actually see Spain hitting double figures?

Doubt it, tbh. Spain have a habit of going 2 or 3 goals to the good and then losing interest in scoring, in favour of running up the passing stats.

That said, Nigeria should have had the guts of 20, without being good.

Hope Tahiti have a good showing, anyhow. If anyone who isn't Spanish is cheering on Spain tomorrow night, they are serious spoil sports.

Dr_Brian_Cocks wrote: »

Also Ronnie Whelan just showed how much of a poor pundit he is. Saying Taihiti shouldn't be there and someone like Ireland or England shouldn't be there?

In fairness, they are completely out of their depth. But telling them "we know you qualified, but you aren't actually good enough, so sod off" is 1) poor form, and 2) setting a bad precedent.

Like, if by some freak string of results, San Marino would up at World Cup 2018, FIFA could then go, nah lads, we'll have France instead. Though now that I said it, Blatter and co have a bit of a track record when it comes to screwing over the smaller countries.

Turtwig

Couple of Spaniards I know will be supporting Tahiti. They'd rather this game wasn't even taking place. If Spain feel ruthless enough Tahiti could be cut to tiny ribbons. Personally, I think FIFA should have a rule that if a team gains a lead of ten goals the game ends regardless of time remaining.

Mexico to upset Brazil tonight?

Corholio

Jernal wrote: »

Couple of Spaniards I know will be supporting Tahiti. They'd rather this game wasn't even taking place. If Spain feel ruthless enough Tahiti could be cut to tiny ribbons. Personally, I think FIFA should have a rule that if a team gains a lead of ten goals the game ends regardless of time remaining.

Mexico to upset Brazil tonight?

Doubt it, they were hopeless against Italy and last few matches I watched them.

roanoke

I don't subscribe to this idea of Spain generally getting 1-0 and then just passing the ball around for the rest of the game. For instance against Ireland recently they were pretty relentless from start to finish. Ireland's complete refusal to play for (I'd say) probably 85 of the 90 minutes was the only thing that kept the score down, not Spain deciding to take it easy on us.

I'd say if Tahiti turn up and play Spain in the same manner they did against Nigeria (and it seems entirely possible considering how tactically niave they appeared) then Spain will easily score 10. Tahiti should just accept this game is lost and play purely to keep the score down, but something tells me they won't and if that is the case then it'll be a field day for Spain.

miralize

roanoke wrote: »

I don't subscribe to this idea of Spain generally getting 1-0 and then just passing the ball around for the rest of the game. For instance against Ireland recently they were pretty relentless from start to finish. Ireland's complete refusal to play for (I'd say) probably 85 of the 90 minutes was the only thing that kept the score down, not Spain deciding to take it easy on us.

I'd say if Tahiti turn up and play Spain in the same manner they did against Nigeria (and it seems entirely possible considering how tactically niave they appeared) then Spain will easily score 10. Tahiti should just accept this game is lost and play purely to keep the score down, but something tells me they won't and if that is the case then it'll be a field day for Spain.

What??

Tahiti should most definitely try and score. Theyre going into the tournament being the absolute underdogs. Its one thing to score against Nigeria but against Spain would make it headline news. Minimising loss is just pointless.

citytillidie

Ahh Spain let Renia play in midfield he did well there for a half for Liverpool a couple of pre seasons ago

MagicIRL

What channel is Brazil v Mexico on? Can't find it on the BBC website.

Jax Teller

Bbc3
http://www.live-footballontv.com/fifa-confederations-cup-on-tv.html

Mickalus

MagicIRL wrote: »

What channel is Brazil v Mexico on? Can't find it on the BBC website.

RTE 2 as well, looks to be on time today and not an hour behind.

Neeson

Ronnie looking well, casual, leg spread.

Rekop dog

Fred 6/4 on the exchanges to score anytime, you'd fancy him up against Rodriguez here.

GLaDOS

Good stuff from Neymar there

Rekop dog

Neymar has started well.

Amirani

MagicIRL wrote: »

What channel is Brazil v Mexico on? Can't find it on the BBC website.

Here's the (legal) BBC link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22963099

GLaDOS

Fucking lovely

miralize

Neymar!!!!

Johner

What a goal.

ollie1

Great finish by Neymar

Mickalus

Some finish there! Cracking volley from Neymar.

Amirani

Great finish from Neymar.

Amirani

All those people who watched him twice and decided he was completely overhyped have some re-thinking to do.

Stevecw

Some strike

GLaDOS

Mexico's defending is awful.

Shot or cross from Alves?

Rekop dog

That was a swirvey chip, looked really weird.

Morzadec

Is Fred really any good and do Brazil really not have a centre-forward who is better?

GTR63

Morzadec wrote: »

Is Fred really any good and do Brazil really not have a centre-forward who is better?

Damiao is injured and Jo is on the bench. Has Pato career nosedived or what.

klose

Morzadec wrote: »

Is Fred really any good and do Brazil really not have a centre-forward who is better?

Damiao is the other main striker but apparently he had a poor season last year. Fred is meant to have a good enough record. I imagine most lf their goals come from the wings with neymar/hulk/lucas?

Gbear

Excellent by Neymar. He's an incredible athlete.

Few players can run that fast and have any control over the ball. Probably only Messi really.

roanoke

I've seen 10 mins of RTE's coverage so far and Houghton hasn't yet said what some player should have done. Is he not feeling well?

Neeson

Why is it so bad to have blood on the jersey? HIV Aids spreading worries?

Witcher

Pinch your nose ffs:pac:

Kylo Ren

Get the man a tampon and play ball ffs.

HazDanz

This cup has been very enjoyable to watch so far

klose

Surprised dante dosent start for brazil

Neeson

Why was Ray whining about Santos' shot? He nearly had it on target.

Lawrence1895

Morzadec wrote: »

Is Fred really any good and do Brazil really not have a centre-forward who is better?

From what I heard, Borussia Dortmund is interested in him. Price tag 12 million Euro. Don't know, if he's worth it though.

Mint Sauce

Neeson wrote: »

Why is it so bad to have blood on the jersey? HIV Aids spreading worries?

Hep is easier spread afaik.

Fowler87

Roddy Collins on OTB saying Luiz "rightly so for playing on with broken nose, players too soft nowadays" :pac:

Neeson

Ronnie looking well. Open top button. Leg spread.

Casual. Doing well tonight.

Kylo Ren

I really like Richie Sadlier.

Lawrence1895

Fowler87 wrote: »

Roddy Collins on OTB saying Luiz "rightly so for playing on with broken nose, players too soft nowadays" :pac:

Yeah right, football is a men's sport :pac:

Mint Sauce

Soooooooooo. Any money making tips for the second half?

miralize

Mark Lawrenson

"I'm sorry but this was coming from the first minute. The goal was all about technique. We saw his goal in the first game against Japan and this was just as good. It's just a pity he won't get in the Barcelona team!"

:pac:

Gbear

miralize wrote: »

Mark Lawrenson



:pac:

Lawrenson is a proper bloody troll.

Dr_Brian_Cocks

Will Messi score less goals with Neymar in the team? :P

Amirani

Gbear wrote: »

Lawrenson is a proper bloody troll.

Worst commentator around by quite a bit I reckon.

DUBACC

Dr_Brian_Cocks wrote: »

Will Messi score less goals with Neymar in the team? :P

No chance! Neymar still a good way behind messi. Be interesting to see how he develops in Barcelona.

Headshot

Are Brazil that starved of strikers that they have only a choice of Jo or Fred?

Dr_Brian_Cocks

DUBACC wrote: »

No chance! Neymar still a good way behind messi. Be interesting to see how he develops in Barcelona.

I meant any time Neymar gets the ball he'll try and score himself :P

DUBACC

Dr_Brian_Cocks wrote: »

I meant any time Neymar gets the ball he'll try and score himself :P

Ha! Very true that.

Also wonder how will get on in a country where not everyone wants to have his babies!!