World Cup 2022 - The Beautiful Game thread

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Oh wow, so much for the "beautiful" game.

The cries of rigged are not going to stop now.

Anyone see anything close to an offside there?

[SamsNCharge99]

Wait. How was that offsides

[Smokey McPot]

Dr Joe didn’t really have a good explanation, I notice they stopped showing the replay even when there is a pause in play.

[GotGreek]

Ecuador will have to show there goals just to get one to count

[jjgold]

need one goal EQU and we win

[SamsNCharge99]

Wow they just showed it. Half a leg

[cincinnatikid513]

something about when the goalie comes out and a defender behind him the reference point changes to where goalie is, any who it's 1-0 ecuador unless they wanna take this one away too

[franz555]

Opening game : Sun Nov 20

Qatar vs Ecuador

Ecuador @ 2.10 ( 2 units )


Adding : Live 22nd min ( 1 - 0 Col )

Colombia -.5 @ 2.10 ( 2 units )
Over 2.5 @ 1.70 ( 3 units )

[jjgold]

THis was like stealing

Soccer too easy

[franz555]

THis was like stealing

Soccer too easy

[newguy]

Oh wow, so much for the "beautiful" game.

The cries of rigged are not going to stop now.

Anyone see anything close to an offside there?

Sure you saw it later but the explanation was good. Not saying I agree with it but just they did show how apparently he was barely offside

[franz555]

Overall : 2 - 1 ( + 1.64 units )


Mon Nov 21:


England vs Iran : 8am est

Over 2 @ 1.62 ( 3 units )


Neither country comes into this game with any momentum. England were involved in Nations League play and failed to win in 6 games. Iran had 5 friendlies after W/C qualifying , and surprised Uruguay 1 - 0 back on Sept 26th in Austria. They were outplayed badly that day but kept the likes of Nunez and Suarez off the score sheet. The group stage of qualification was a relatively easy one for Iran. Lebanon , Iraq , Syria and U.A.E. arent exactly football's elite and they were beaten by South Korea on the road 2 - 0. Not to make excuses for England's weak performances , but they were against considerably better competition in Germany , Italy and a resurgent Hungarian side. In addition , England had a new starting 11 in every game since Southgate used the tournament as an opportunity to test out different combo's pre W/C. I dont think Iran can keep England off the board for the full 90 , and a goal by England will take Iran out of their defensive comfort zone.

[franz555]

Netherlands vs Senegal : 11am est


Netherlands @ 1.70 ( 3 units )

[franz555]

Overall : 2 - 1 ( + 1.64 units )


Mon Nov 21:


England vs Iran : 8am est

Over 2 @ 1.62 ( 3 units )


Neither country comes into this game with any momentum. England were involved in Nations League play and failed to win in 6 games. Iran had 5 friendlies after W/C qualifying , and surprised Uruguay 1 - 0 back on Sept 26th in Austria. They were outplayed badly that day but kept the likes of Nunez and Suarez off the score sheet. The group stage of qualification was a relatively easy one for Iran. Lebanon , Iraq , Syria and U.A.E. arent exactly football's elite and they were beaten by South Korea on the road 2 - 0. Not to make excuses for England's weak performances , but they were against considerably better competition in Germany , Italy and a resurgent Hungarian side. In addition , England had a new starting 11 in every game since Southgate used the tournament as an opportunity to test out different combo's pre W/C. I dont think Iran can keep England off the board for the full 90 , and a goal by England will take Iran out of their defensive comfort zone.

That was easy

[franz555]

Netherlands vs Senegal : 11am est


Netherlands @ 1.70 ( 3 units )

Adding : Live 11th min

Over .5 1st half @ 1.62 ( 3 units )

[jjgold]

I bet Netherlands live

[franz555]

I bet Netherlands live

You've been $$$$ lately

Lets get this

[jjgold]

This is incredibly boring

A regular college hoops game is better

[franz555]

This is incredibly boring

A regular college hoops game is better

JJ Winning $$$ is NEVER boring

[franz555]

USA vs Wales : 2pm est


Wales DNB @ 2.15 ( 1 unit )

[jjgold]

Can Wales actually win?

[franz555]

Can Wales actually win?

USA have a talented side , but Wales are battle tested. Neither side come into the tourney with any momentum, so this is essentially a toss up. So why are USA so heavily favored ? Many more Americans wagering on their country. Doesnt mean they are the better side , just deeper pockets

[JAKEPEAVY21]

USA dominating possession here early on

[franz555]

USA dominating possession here early on

US showed a lot more energy 1st half. Working hard and being the first to most 50/50 balls. Deserving of the lead

[JAKEPEAVY21]

US showed a lot more energy 1st half. Working hard and being the first to most 50/50 balls. Deserving of the lead

Absolutely, they looked quite good. If they can sustain that level of play, they'll be a tough out.

[franz555]

Absolutely, they looked quite good. If they can sustain that level of play, they'll be a tough out.

Its all Wales 2nd half so far. Like Ecuador yesterday , i dont understand why you adjust your game plan because you have a lead. Continue to press up the pitch and seek a 2nd goal

[pologq]

Its all Wales 2nd half so far. Like Ecuador yesterday , i dont understand why you adjust your game plan because you have a lead. Continue to press up the pitch and seek a 2nd goal

same with football teams that go to Prevent defense when up big and a team gets two quick scores marching downfield with 20 yard passes. i will never understand.

[franz555]

same with football teams that go to Prevent defense when up big and a team gets two quick scores marching downfield with 20 yard passes. i will never understand.

Exactly. Drop back 20 yds and give them everything underneath

[pologq]

and sure enough wales ties it. what a waste of an opportunity if this game ends as a draw.

[franz555]

and sure enough wales ties it. what a waste of an opportunity if this game ends as a draw.

Hang that one on the coaching. Like Jake said at halftime " if they can sustain that level of play , they will be a tough out ". They played with energy and confidence in the 1st half. I was impressed at the way they took the game to Wales 1st half. Why change that style of play and let Wales gain possession and momentum. Either way , neither of these 2 are going to gain any pts from England.

[franz555]

Overall : 4 - 2 ( + 2.36 units )
Mon : 2 - 1 ( + .96 unit )


Tue :

Argentina vs Saudi Arabia : 5am est

Argentina - 1.5 @ 1.58 ( 3 units )
Argentina - 1.5 @ 1.56 ( 2 units )
Argentina -1 1st half @ 2.30 ( 2 units )


If you look at Argentina's last warm up game before the tournament , it should give a sneak preview of what to expect tomorrow against Saudi Arabia. They put their foot to the pedal and blasted U.A.E. 5 - 0 with a 4 goal effort in the 1st half. They owned 69% of possession and dominated without allowing a shot on goal or even a sniff of hope. With the big lead , several starters were taken off at halftime to spare U.A.E a lot more humiliation.

[franz555]

Tue :

Denmark vs Tunisia : 8am est

Denmark -1 @ 2.06 ( 3 units )

[DiamondJack]

with u on Tina -2 & the Danes -1 lets cash it

[lakerboy]

Good luck on those games. Argentina is my team. I hope they start this thing great. Denmark is solid. Like Jack said the cat is out of the bag.

[TheLock]

USMNT out managed again. Dominated the 1H and then went to the Try Not To Lose playbook.

They would have easily won 2-1 or 3-1 if they maintained 1H playing style.