Soccer

Post by **TheCatt** » Thu Dec 01, 2022 11:58 am

Wow, Belgium going home now, too. African countries really overperforming.

Post by **TheCatt** » Thu Dec 01, 2022 4:06 pm

If you see a German today, they might need a hug.

Group E had a pretty exciting group of finishing games. Japan topped Spain, basically eliminating Germany

Post by **Leisher** » Thu Dec 01, 2022 6:04 pm

Some pretty stunning results.

Post by **TheCatt** » Thu Dec 01, 2022 6:29 pm

Leisher wrote: ↑Thu Dec 01, 2022 6:04 pm Some pretty stunning results.

yeah, we'll see what happens next, but an exciting day. There were a lot of Japanese people at the conference here for the watch party. Super excited

Post by **TheCatt** » Fri Dec 02, 2022 12:13 pm

Another small surprise as Uruguay goes home, and South Korea advances.

Post by **Leisher** » Fri Dec 02, 2022 1:29 pm

Saw that. Pretty crazy.

What do you think our chances are tomorrow? I wish Troy would pop back and weigh in as he always seemed to have a better take on soccer than us.

Post by **TheCatt** » Fri Dec 02, 2022 1:41 pm

Leisher wrote: ↑Fri Dec 02, 2022 1:29 pm What do you think our chances are tomorrow?

Low. I would have guessed about 25%. 538 says 35% We just don't have enough playmakers.

Post by **Leisher** » Fri Dec 02, 2022 2:50 pm

Yeah, I keep hearing we don't have strikers.

Post by **Leisher** » Sat Dec 03, 2022 2:12 pm

Fuck.

We need strikers.

Post by **TheCatt** » Sat Dec 03, 2022 3:44 pm

Leisher wrote: ↑Sat Dec 03, 2022 2:12 pm Fuck.

We need strikers.

and some better D too, imho. Here's to 2026

Post by **TheCatt** » Tue Dec 06, 2022 12:45 pm

The first 6 games in the elimination have gone to form... Spain vs Morocco - 0 - 0, 2 OTs, now in penalty kicks. This would be a huge upset.

Post by **TheCatt** » Tue Dec 06, 2022 12:46 pm

TheCatt wrote: ↑Tue Dec 06, 2022 12:45 pm The first 6 games in the elimination have gone to form... Spain vs Morocco - 0 - 0, 2 OTs, now in penalty kicks. This would be a huge upset.

Morocco made the first 2, missed their 3rd. But, Spain was blocked on #1 and #3... and just missed on #2....

BOOM! Morocco converts #4! WOW

Post by **Leisher** » Tue Dec 06, 2022 7:30 pm

Crazy.

Post by **TheCatt** » Fri Dec 09, 2022 12:48 pm

Brazil eliminated by Croatia in PKs!

Croatia vs Morocco the final we all want is still possible!

Post by **Leisher** » Fri Dec 09, 2022 2:45 pm

TheCatt wrote: ↑Fri Dec 09, 2022 12:48 pm Brazil eliminated by Croatia in PKs!

Just happened to see that news and came here to say, "HOLY SHIT!!"

Post by **TheCatt** » Fri Dec 09, 2022 2:58 pm

Leisher wrote: ↑Fri Dec 09, 2022 2:45 pm
TheCatt wrote: ↑Fri Dec 09, 2022 12:48 pm Brazil eliminated by Croatia in PKs!
Just happened to see that news and came here to say, "HOLY SHIT!!"

I missed the match, saw the PKs. Which, honestly, is kinda perfect.

Although OT looked a little exciting in this case.

Post by **TheCatt** » Sat Dec 10, 2022 11:58 am

Morocco over Portugal! Wow! Taking down the entire Iberian Peninsula.

Post by **TheCatt** » Sat Dec 10, 2022 1:50 pm

TheCatt wrote: ↑Sat Dec 10, 2022 11:58 am Morocco over Portugal! Wow! Taking down the entire Iberian Peninsula.

The more amazing thing is that of the 4 semifinal teams, 2 are from Group F - Morocco + Croatia. Each 1 game away from a potential rematch (0-0 tie to open the WC)

Post by **TheCatt** » Wed Dec 14, 2022 3:45 pm

Well, the upset dreams are over. Argentina vs France. Go Argentina, I guess

Post by **Leisher** » Wed Dec 14, 2022 8:20 pm

TheCatt wrote: ↑Wed Dec 14, 2022 3:45 pm Go Argentina, I guess

Sure.