[M5Rick]

Poland playing Argentina now.

[UncleWede]

Originally Posted by happyjack

they played an amazing first half and were lucky to get the win. i hated their second half tactics. they should have kept up the pressure and pushed for a second goal rather than parking the bus.

that said...a win's a win!

I freaking HATE when teams do that pull everyone back BS. You got ahead, and were clearly dominating control of the ball by attacking. Keep it up for 90 minutes

Pulisic is like Neymar, somebody needs to make them a few more sammiches each day.

[M5Rick]

A shock decision giving a penalty to the argies bur Szczezny SAVES the hit from Messi. Poland under huge attack now with Szczezny saving many.

[Dino GT]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

Poland playing Argentina now.

Omg, that`s not a penalty shot .. He made contact with the ball before he hit Messi....but he looked at Messi before he hit him, after he touched the ball

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by Dino GT

Omg, that`s not a penalty shot .. He made contact with the ball before he hit Messi....but he looked at Messi before he hit him, after he touched the ball

Of course it wasn't a penalty, the goalie barely touched the argie but kudos to Szczesny for reading Messi's mind.

[happyjack]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

A shock decision giving a penalty to the argies bur Szczezny SAVES the hit from Messi. Poland under huge attack now with Szczezny saving many.

szczezny playing out of his mind a la tim howard in '14!

hate the ticky-tack penalty call. how's a goalie supposed to play a high ball when the shooter is playing it off his head?!?! szczezny didnt swing his arm and chop at messi...he went straight up to deflect.

[Dino GT]

It was only a matter of time... Maybe Poland will start playing offence now, instead of defense.

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by Dino GT

It was only a matter of time...

Yeah and the Argentina crowd completely dwarfs the few Polish fans.

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by Dino GT

It was only a matter of time... Maybe Poland will start playing offence now, instead of defense.

2-0 and Poland can ONLY go defence and hang on to second in group b/c of lack of yellow cards as Messi misses another open goal and Alvarez blows an open goal.

[Dino GT]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

2-0 and Poland can ONLY go defence and hang on to second in group b/c of lack of yellow cards.

Yeah- but perfectly executed by Argentina, they waited for the perfect opportunity to execute.

[Dino GT]

Poland looks tired and not motivated

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by Dino GT

Poland looks tired and not motivated

The heat and an indifferent ref make it tough for the Poles.If they can hang on for 10-15 minutes they'll survive in the group.

[Dino GT]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

The heat and an indifferent ref make it tough for the Poles.If they can hang on for 10-15 minutes they'll survive in the group.

Maybe if they do an Ancestry DNA Test they`ll find Argentina relatives in the Refs. family tree

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by Dino GT

Maybe if they do an Ancestry DNA Test they`ll find Argentina relatives in the Refs. family tree

I wouldn't be surprised AND just a few minutes to go AND depending on Mexico score if Poland remain in...ough!

[Dino GT]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

I wouldn't be surprised AND just a few minutes to go AND depending on Mexico score if Poland remain in...ough!

Looks like Poland is out with Mexico winning 2-0 right now

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by Dino GT

Looks like Poland is out with Mexico winning 2-0 right now

Nope it's 2-1,Saudi's just scored,Poland are through

[Dino GT]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

Nope it's 2-1,Saudi's just scored.

Yeah, I saw that. All Mexico needs is to win.

Edit: OH oh, it looks like Poland made it thru........ One less goal against them.

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by Dino GT

Yeah, I saw that. All Mexico needs is to win.

Edit: OH oh, it looks like Poland made it thru........ One less goal against them.

Poles are through alright and have France on Sunday.

[happyjack]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

2-0 and Poland can ONLY go defence and hang on to second in group b/c of lack of yellow cards as Messi misses another open goal and Alvarez blows an open goal.

i really dont get the 'yellow card" tiebreaker! so dumb.

stats that would be better than fewer yellow cards:

1. Goals For
2. Shots on Goal
3. Time of Possession in the Offensive End

Any / all of those would promote teams continuing to be aggressive offensively rather than parking the bus strategy that we all loathe.

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by happyjack

i really dont get the 'yellow card" tiebreaker! so dumb.

stats that would be better than fewer yellow cards:

1. Goals For
2. Shots on Goal
3. Time of Possession in the Offensive End

Any / all of those would promote teams continuing to be aggressive offensively rather than parking the bus strategy that we all loathe.

I disagree, just like added on penalty time and points in F1 with misdemeanours on track such as bad driving it counts towards a fairer clean game.

[UncleWede]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

counts towards a fairer clean game.

If only they would issue more for flops, then
Oh, nevermind, Mexico didn't make it thru

[M5Rick]

Pole Position
https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20609...al-difference/