Spain for all their possession 21:07 - Dec 1 with 1441 views | Chrisd | during that last 15-20mins, they really didn’t trouble Japan’s keeper one bit. A criticism of us at times this season. |  |
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Spain for all their possession on 21:09 - Dec 1 with 1420 views | ArnieM | Hope that’s not a comment that can be applied to Town tomorrow .. or any other of our home games to come..,, 🤞 |  |
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Spain for all their possession on 21:13 - Dec 1 with 1410 views | Ftnfwest | Don’t think they would have scored anyway but by then they knew second was probably secure and they’d be playing Morocco next. |  | |  |
Spain for all their possession on 21:16 - Dec 1 with 1400 views | Chrisd |
Spain for all their possession on 21:09 - Dec 1 by ArnieM | Hope that’s not a comment that can be applied to Town tomorrow .. or any other of our home games to come..,, 🤞 |
Let’s hope not, but it did remind me of us at times this season. It’s ok having the possession, but do something with it, passing it about in front of their two defensive lines isn’t going to hurt them. Thought that was poor by Spain to be quite honest. |  |
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Spain for all their possession on 21:21 - Dec 1 with 1382 views | Chrisd |
Spain for all their possession on 21:13 - Dec 1 by Ftnfwest | Don’t think they would have scored anyway but by then they knew second was probably secure and they’d be playing Morocco next. |
I just don’t think the Spanish have got another option to go to with their style of play. Let’s be fair, there’s no guarantee that Spain will beat Morocco in the next round, I bet Morocco will fancy their chances against them. |  |
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Spain for all their possession on 21:25 - Dec 1 with 1354 views | Ftnfwest |
Spain for all their possession on 21:21 - Dec 1 by Chrisd | I just don’t think the Spanish have got another option to go to with their style of play. Let’s be fair, there’s no guarantee that Spain will beat Morocco in the next round, I bet Morocco will fancy their chances against them. |
Surprised he took morata and Gavi off so early. Seems to have favourites like olmo who’s workmanlike more than anything but short of ability like some of the others. Yes Morocco will certainly have a shout, not sure they’re quite so rapid on the break as Japan though. |  | |  |
Spain for all their possession on 21:31 - Dec 1 with 1341 views | BarcaBlue |
Spain for all their possession on 21:13 - Dec 1 by Ftnfwest | Don’t think they would have scored anyway but by then they knew second was probably secure and they’d be playing Morocco next. |
That's what's being said here, not so much about Morocco but if they won that they believe it's an easier side of the draw. Costa Rica getting their second caused a meltdown for about 10 minutes, the fear that came across on tv was palpable. |  | |  |
Spain for all their possession on 21:32 - Dec 1 with 1343 views | Illinoisblue |
Spain for all their possession on 21:16 - Dec 1 by Chrisd | Let’s hope not, but it did remind me of us at times this season. It’s ok having the possession, but do something with it, passing it about in front of their two defensive lines isn’t going to hurt them. Thought that was poor by Spain to be quite honest. |
Was thinking the same. Pleasing on the eye but a lack, at times, of genuine threat. If Fleetwood do a Japan on us tomorrow, the 63 away fans better clean up after themselves. |  |
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Spain for all their possession on 21:37 - Dec 1 with 1318 views | Nthsuffolkblue | They didn't trouble the keeper ... in a match where them equaliser would have put Germany through and they were already through? I can't imagine why. |  |
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Spain for all their possession on 21:43 - Dec 1 with 1301 views | Chrisd |
Spain for all their possession on 21:37 - Dec 1 by Nthsuffolkblue | They didn't trouble the keeper ... in a match where them equaliser would have put Germany through and they were already through? I can't imagine why. |
Because out of the two teams Germany seem the weaker side, compared to Japan who look a very decent one. [Post edited 1 Dec 2022 21:45]
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Spain for all their possession on 21:51 - Dec 1 with 1266 views | Nthsuffolkblue |
Spain for all their possession on 21:43 - Dec 1 by Chrisd | Because out of the two teams Germany seem the weaker side, compared to Japan who look a very decent one. [Post edited 1 Dec 2022 21:45]
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Perhaps it is only the English that find Germany being knocked out amusing. And, yes, to be fair on Japan, they deserve to have won the group. Beating Germany and Spain is no mean feat. How did they lose to Costa Rica, though ... and Spain beat them 7-0? |  |
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Spain for all their possession on 21:56 - Dec 1 with 1251 views | Ftnfwest |
Spain for all their possession on 21:31 - Dec 1 by BarcaBlue | That's what's being said here, not so much about Morocco but if they won that they believe it's an easier side of the draw. Costa Rica getting their second caused a meltdown for about 10 minutes, the fear that came across on tv was palpable. |
Yes they only realised it with probably 15-20 left and may have stepped it up if Costa Rica had drawn level, but not convinced they’d have scored anyway. Not so hard to believe when you remember we threw the last group game v Belgium 4 years ago to do the same thing and get the weaker side of the draw when there were probably 5 or 6 teams better than us in the other half. |  | |  |
Spain for all their possession on 22:24 - Dec 1 with 1205 views | Chrisd |
Spain for all their possession on 21:51 - Dec 1 by Nthsuffolkblue | Perhaps it is only the English that find Germany being knocked out amusing. And, yes, to be fair on Japan, they deserve to have won the group. Beating Germany and Spain is no mean feat. How did they lose to Costa Rica, though ... and Spain beat them 7-0? |
What it does show, is the countries that have less historical footballing pedigree are closing the gap. Underestimate those sides at your peril. [Post edited 1 Dec 2022 22:25]
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Spain for all their possession on 23:15 - Dec 1 with 1126 views | Churchman |
Spain for all their possession on 21:51 - Dec 1 by Nthsuffolkblue | Perhaps it is only the English that find Germany being knocked out amusing. And, yes, to be fair on Japan, they deserve to have won the group. Beating Germany and Spain is no mean feat. How did they lose to Costa Rica, though ... and Spain beat them 7-0? |
I suspect the Netherlands, as their biggest rival, will find it even funnier. Tbh, laughing at Germany having a tough time is really a mark of respect. Look at what they’ve won compared to England? But it’s only football. But tonight who cares, it’s amusing. |  | |  |
Spain for all their possession on 23:30 - Dec 1 with 1112 views | Bent_double |
Spain for all their possession on 22:24 - Dec 1 by Chrisd | What it does show, is the countries that have less historical footballing pedigree are closing the gap. Underestimate those sides at your peril. [Post edited 1 Dec 2022 22:25]
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Wouldn't it be great to see a Japan or Morocco win the WC? Won't happen of course, but it would be preferable to the usual teams winning it. |  |
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