UKTexans Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 1 minute ago, drd23 said: Our inability to score from open play (which has been a problem for years) cost us in the end. There were plenty of chances created but just couldn't find the final ball or the finish to get the ball in the back of the net A French win means they only need to play out a draw to knock out Australia now. That's if Australia can beat Peru, the socceroos have had a mixed record with South American nations, hence the switch to AFC qualifying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drd23 Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 21 minutes ago, texans_uk said: A French win means they only need to play out a draw to knock out Australia now. Yep. A 1-0 win by Peru might be the best result to ensure France beat Denmark in the final game to give Australia a chance to progress to the knockout stages Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeEvans Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 1 hour ago, drd23 said: Our inability to score from open play (which has been a problem for years) cost us in the end. There were plenty of chances created but just couldn't find the final ball or the finish to get the ball in the back of the net Agreed. Loads of chances for Australia. I'd be very proud of the display so far, they've been bright and have shown they're a decent side. Australianeere far and away the better team today, Arzani looked quite good when he came on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeEvans Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 France are so poor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeEvans Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 Great chance for Peru! Very poor finish for Guerrero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAW Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 4 minutes ago, LeeEvans said: France are so poor. Should've taken less big names IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeEvans Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 7 minutes ago, PAW said: Should've taken less big names IMO They had to chances and took them. They just look so slow and lethargic. I still don't really understand what the issues are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeEvans Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 With Peru pushing forward more France are starting to find more space and are looking increasingly dangerous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKTexans Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 1 hour ago, LeeEvans said: France are so poor. Most big teams have been so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeEvans Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 Just now, texans_uk said: Most big teams have been so far. They've not even bothered to get forward in the second half. Theyve been comfortable but its been shocking to see France no get forward with any urgency for the entirety of the second half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeEvans Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 Blows my mind that Peru and Morocco have a combined zero points after their two matches and theyve played some of the best stuff of the tournament so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKTexans Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 22 minutes ago, LeeEvans said: Blows my mind that Peru and Morocco have a combined zero points after their two matches and theyve played some of the best stuff of the tournament so far. Lack of quality in the final third. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeEvans Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 3 minutes ago, texans_uk said: Lack of quality in the final third. Absolutely. I'm almost certain that if Guerrero had started against Denmark then Peru would have three points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom cody Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Peru's knocked out now but have given it their all for sure. France is into the knockout round. Australia and Denmark can still finish 2nd with Denmark also possibly finishing 1st. Thinking that this next match between Argentina and Croatia may determine who wins Group D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeEvans Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 1 minute ago, tom cody said: Peru's knocked out now but have given it their all for sure. France is into the knockout round. Australia and Denmark can still finish 2nd with Denmark also possibly finishing 1st. Thinking that this next match between Argentina and Croatia may determine who wins Group D. Definitely a big match for both sides. I'm intrigued to see how Argentina's centerbacks handle Mandzukic and if Argentina look a little more fluid against a team that will come at them a little more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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