The FiFA World Cup, Qatar 2022

[Matt2112]

Fell asleep through much of Cameroon vs Brazil (been a long week) but awoke to see the last 20 minutes.  Pleased Cameroon won the game and they can leave the tournament on a high - unlike shithouses Uruguay, of course.

[pxr5]

Bums. Going to form at the moment with both USA and Australia losing. It was so close at the end for the Aussies - I would have loved to see extra time. A real shame about that soft goal they gifted to Argentina too.

[Slim]

I enjoyed that one. The 'roos gave a good account of themselves but Argentina were undoubtedly good value for their win.

[Matt2112]

Yes, very enjoyable game: Messi still looking on a different level to everyone else and an exciting plot twist in the latter stages.  Dramatic, crucial save to deny Australia right at the end.  Great stuff.

[pxr5]

Poland playing like they expected to lose. France were good of course, but the Poles were dire.

[dom]

Mbappe takes your breath away. Both with his pace and the power and accuracy of his shooting

[Matt2112]

Would anyone fancy Stones and Maguire up against Mbappe and Giroud?

Thought not.

[dom]

Not pretty

[pxr5]

Not looking good - I tell you, it's the ITV curse:

https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/30/england-fans-fears-over-itv-curse-striking-again-for-world-cup-2022-17851801/

[dom]

One decent move by England and now they appear to have kicked into gear

[dom]

Bellingham is a special player

[pxr5]

I take it back - a good win in the end and the curse of ITV maybe gone for good (I'd still prefer to watch on the BBC)

[Slim]

Was pleased to see England manage the game in the second half, pinging the ball around themselves. Subdued the temperature of the match nicely.

But wow - if the Senegal fans can do this, why can't we have the Black and White Minstrels back?

[Matt2112]

Snoozeball with errors and misplaced passes for most of the first half but a change of style and two well-worked quick-fire goals knocked the stuffing out of Senegal.

Managed the game well second half.

The next test will be fascinating; prevail in that and England have a great shot at winning the competition.

[David L]

Snoozeball with errors and misplaced passes for most of the first half but a change of style and two well-worked quick-fire goals knocked the stuffing out of Senegal.

Managed the game well second half.

The next test will be fascinating; prevail in that and England have a great shot at winning the competition.

If Southgate has any sense, the instruction will be "nobble Mbappé in the first 5 minutes"....Giroud in the second 😆