OT: 2021 - 2022 Football / Calcio / Futbol / Fußball Thread

[echappist]

Well, we got what we expected: there's an Italian-speaking nation in the World Cup, alright. But it's not Repubblica Italia, rather it's Svizerra.

Switzerland to the World Cup, Italy to play-offs.

[Gsinill]

Originally Posted by echappist

Well, we got what we expected: there's an Italian-speaking nation in the World Cup, alright. But it's not Repubblica Italia, rather it's Svizerra.

Switzerland to the World Cup, Italy to play-offs.

Mind boggling given the squadra adzzura's form until mid year...

[echappist]

Originally Posted by Gsinill

Mind boggling given the squadra adzzura's form until mid year...

They overperformed, got lucky (won it on the account of three penalty shoot-outs), and all that have gone to their heads.

And Jorgino is the exhibit A of that, believing himself to be worthy of winning Ballon d'Or. Granted, he played an important role for both Chelsea and Italy, but it's doubtful that he's even the top three midfielders on a European national team.

Now it seems that whatever the penalty-kick gods giveth, they shall taketh as well. Rather poetically appropriate to see Italy miss out because of a Jorgino penalty attempt.

[Waldo62]

Canada - Mexico is at dos a cero in the 66th minute. They’re playing in Edmonton, so you get one guess as to who is ahead.

[echappist]

Goodness, LLL Tri is composed of a bunch of petulant toddlers. Can’t win it on the pitch, so its players tries to stir s*** up afterwards.

LLL Tri players take a look at themselves in the mirror. Utterly classless.

Also, gotta love the Canadian GK. Came up with a vital safe, then cool headed enough to remind his teammates not to engage the toddlers.

[BobC]

Watford 4 - Man United 1

I didn't see the game (as it was on Peacock)

I did a double take as I thought they got the scored reversed by accident.

Well done, Watford.

[echappist]

Originally Posted by BobC

Watford 4 - Man United 1

I didn't see the game (as it was on Peacock)

I did a double take as I thought they got the scored reversed by accident.

Well done, Watford.

I was just about to congratulate you on this, but you beat me to it

Could have been 5 - 1, I think (Sarr missed a penalty, was allowed a retake, and missed again)

What has your team done? Now Ole's gonna get sacked in the morning, and the fun will be over for everyone else.

[BobC]

And Liverpool 4 - Arsenal 0

I did watch that game. Wow. Liverpool is on another level. Impressive stuff.

[echappist]

Originally Posted by BobC

And Liverpool 4 - Arsenal 0

I did watch that game. Wow. Liverpool is on another level. Impressive stuff.

I think the score line flattered LFC a tad. I think LFC is a team to be reckoned with in UCL, but it has dropped too many points in the league, which isn’t good when Mané and Salah will have to play in Africa Cup of Nations (and possibly miss two EPL matches).

But then Chelsea will lose its stalwart GK in the process as well. All to play for.

[BobC]

Originally Posted by echappist

I think the score line flattered LFC a tad. I think LFC is a team to be reckoned with in UCL, but it has dropped too many points in the league, which isn’t good when Mané and Salah will have to play in Africa Cup of Nations (and possibly miss two EPL matches).

But then Chelsea will lose its stalwart GK in the process as well. All to play for.

Agree on all points. But...Chelsea, Liverpool & Man City all seems to be a notch above everyone else at the moment. Hammers are 4th right now, but I think that position flatters them. Moyes has them playing well, but they lack the depth of everyone else. Long haul might be too tough.

All in all, this portends to be an interesting season on both ends of the table.

[drewski]

Originally Posted by BobC

Watford 4 - Man United 1

I didn't see the game (as it was on Peacock)

I did a double take as I thought they got the scored reversed by accident.

Well done, Watford.

I watched the replay on Peacock. Did I miss something? Is it significant that there was -0-
celebration after Donny van de Beek scored for the Red D’s?

[drewski]

Originally Posted by wc1934

hahah - yup - crybaby7 in tears - Serbia has their number.

I though this was funny:

https://www.facebook.com/ESPNFC/vide...1670975449969/

Should win the Balon D' Merde

[echappist]

So either Italy or Portugal (and slight possibility that both) will not make it

If Italy wins its first match, it will have to play away in the final. Bit unfair. These should be neutral grounds or two-legged

[wc1934]

Originally Posted by echappist

So either Italy or Portugal (and slight possibility that both) will not make it

If Italy wins its first match, it will have to play away in the final. Bit unfair. These should be neutral grounds or two-legged

Exactly - should be seeded team playing unseeded team, played over two legs home and away. Instead the 2 strongest teams have been drawn together.

This, to me (Azzurri fan) this is crazy- makes no sense. Scotland, Ukraine, Wales, or Austria will make it, while either Portugal or Italy will not. It's a joke that the 6th and 7th best ranked teams in the world maybe fighting it out for a place at the WC!

[echappist]

The previous Nations League winners (POR) and the reigning European Champions (ITA) deserve better.

I really don't like the new format. Much less chance of success for teams finishing second. This should be organized more like the UCL, with preliminary rounds before group stage proper.