[WC] World Cup 2018 - General Talk Thread (52 Viewers)

[DAiDEViL]

Saudi Arabia to win

 

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[pitbull]

wouldn't be a big surprise, both are poor teams. I did read that a lot of Saudi players play for the same club, that's always a huge advantage in national footie even if the overall quality is poor

 

[Seven]

wouldn't be a big surprise, both are poor teams. I did read that a lot of Saudi players play for the same club, that's always a huge advantage in national footie even if the overall quality is poor

Belgium played agains the Saudis a while back and it was easily the worst team I've seen the last 5 years. I definitely expect Russia to beat them.

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[Alin]

wouldn't be a big surprise, both are poor teams. I did read that a lot of Saudi players play for the same club, that's always a huge advantage in national footie even if the overall quality is poor

That's very much true aswell, tbf my bet is on a evenly matched game, perhaps a draw is the most likely result with maybe Russia as lofty favorites to not fall under pressure and snatch a win by a tight margin(and in this sense Golovin could very well be the difference).

That's why i'll be keeping an eye on the game.

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Belgium played agains the Saudis a while back and it was easily the worst team I've seen the last 5 years. I definitely expect Russia to beat them.

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Not rulling that out either, however friendlies tend to be very different comparing to official games. Motivation and pressure are key.

 

[Bianconero81]

Can't wait. What a shitty game to kickoff the tournament. It's the Wahabi Goat Fuckers vs The Xenophobic Oligarchs

 

[Osman]

Do we have any fantasy world cup league here? This my team I just made through biggiest newspaper in sweden, in a league with my brothers and co-workers etc.


The trick was you can only use 50.00, so had to budget in and sacrifice few parts.

 

[Bianconero81]

Wakanda. That looks like a solid team, from the midfield up.

 

[Osman]

Wakanda. That looks like a solid team, from the midfield up.

Yeah had to sacrifice defence for midfield and attack, but managed to squeze in two attacking fullbacks from argentina and brasil, so its alright (defence was worse before, so got in a super cheap Kante to afford better options in defence).

 

[Alin]

Can't wait. What a $#@!ty game to kickoff the tournament. It's the Wahabi Goat $#@!ers vs The Xenophobic Oligarchs

Racist bs comments aside, you are probably right, this for sure is a candidate for the most uninspiring/dull World Cup opening day in history.

 

[GiocataGrande]

Do we have any fantasy world cup league here? This my team I just made through biggiest newspaper in sweden, in a league with my brothers and co-workers etc.


The trick was you can only use 50.00, so had to budget in and sacrifice few parts.

Nice team!

How about we set up a Fantasy league for TUZ?

 

[Bianconero81]

Racist bs comments aside, you are probably right, this for sure is a candidate for the most uninspiring/dull World Cup opening day in history.

It's not racist if it's true

I need to come up with some controversial nicknames for all the other teams. I have time on my side I suppose.

Sisi's Decaying Pharaohs = Egypt

The Pretentious Pommies = England

Three and Done = Panama

 

[Dantes]

It's not racist if it's true

I need to come up with some controversial nicknames for all the other teams. I have time on my side I suppose.

Sisi's Decaying Pharaohs = Egypt

The Pretentious Pommies = England

Three and Done = Panama

The Ladyboys = Thailand.

Oh wait, they didn't qualify

 

[DAiDEViL]

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Belgium played agains the Saudis a while back and it was easily the worst team I've seen the last 5 years. I definitely expect Russia to beat them.

We played them just recently and made them look like WC favorites. Been lucky to beat them 2:1

I guess the Russia NT is gonna be nervous as fuck, could easily go wrong for them imo.

 

[Seven]

Not rulling that out either, however friendlies tend to be very different comparing to official games. Motivation and pressure are key.

I know, but there was such an obvious lack of skill and speed that I doubt they can overcome all that by sheer motivation. I admit to not knowing much about Russia's team, but I still expect an easy win. If that's not the case, Russia should be very worried.

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We played them just recently and made them look like WC favorites. Been lucky to beat them 2:1

That had more to do with you than with Saudi Arabia though. Germany looks a bit shaky. I expect them to start out weak, but grow during the tournament.

 

[Bianconero81]

The Ladyboys = Thailand.

Oh wait, they didn't qualify

It's ok. I'm not Thai, so the joke's on you

I think we're gonna lose to Uruguay tomorrow, but could sneak past Russia, and should defeat the Oil Barons. It all depends on Salah's form tbh.

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I know, but there was such an obvious lack of skill and speed that I doubt they can overcome all that by sheer motivation. I admit to not knowing much about Russia's team, but I still expect an easy win. If that's not the case, Russia should be very worried.

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That had more to do with you than with Saudi Arabia though. Germany looks a bit shaky. I expect them to start out weak, but grow during the tournament.

I think he was talking about Italy They beat the Saudis 2-1 in a recent friendly.

 

[Seven]

I think he was talking about Italy They beat the Saudis 2-1 in a recent friendly.

You're right. I got Germany-Austria and Italy-Saudi Arabia mixed up for some reason. Way too many friendlies.

 

[Jethro]

Russia - Saudi Arabia is a fucking wildcard. Anything can happen today.

 

[Fred]

Forza Saudi

 

[Seven]

Forza Saudi

You know, when I look at that game, there are so many reasons to dislike both teams. Footballwise, politically, even their fucking climates .

I'm going to support Russia, because (quite unbelievably) the Saudi FA hired my football coach (I play for an amateur team) as the coach of their national futsal team and completely destroyed my team in the process.

I'm still not sure how the fuck that happened by the way. I play on the 7th level in Belgium ffs.

 

[Elvin]

Damn, two of my most hated countries (governments) are playing.
Guess Russia losing would be funnier, so I'll cheer for Saudi tonight.