Just catching up with the Belgium game (we're a bit behind in Dorset). Did my ears decieve me did Phil Neville compared the Belgian performance with England's?
I agree they look a little vulnerable at the back but going forward they should have had 8 or 9 today. Going to be there or thereabouts on what I've seen so far.
This result means that if Germany don't win later, they're 90% out.
If they somehow manage to draw tonight I wouldn't bet against Sweden/Mexico playing out a draw - it's just too big an opportunity to remove the champs from the equation.
Exactly what I'm thinking. There's no way Mexico and Sweden don't settle for 1st and 2nd. Sweden to qualify at 6/4 worth a go?
Can you tell I don't fancy this German team? First tipping Mexico against them, now expecting them to struggle to beat Sweden!
My old Grandad gave me one piece of advice when he first took me to a betting shop as a fresh faced 18 year old during the 2002 world cup... never bet against the Germans. I'll pass that on do with it what you will but it's never seen me wrong!
Edit So fresh faced was I, I even got ID'ed! First and last time ever!
Another strike that and maybe Son will be let off his National Service!
Dont think so, great goal but this is South Korea we are talking about haha. out in the group stages think his only chance is to win the Asian Games now
England will have to win all three games to top the group now no way we are overturning that goal difference. I'm fine with that though.
Belgium +6 England +1
Could be a blessing in disguise if Brazil win Group E and Germany fail to win Group F.
Germany are by no means guaranteed to qualify! A real pressure game for them tonight against Sweden who will be hard to beat
A draw would make it hard for them - they can't catch Mexico with that and I could see Mexico and Sweden playing out a draw to keep them out. A defeat and they are out! Sweden are a decent side.
Can't believe I have to go to a party tonight - work friend of my wife. Hopefully tv will be on for the men there!
not going to argue with a sports scientist... would you say there is nothing suspect in there being such a big relative gap between the top and the rest though?
It's not that big a gap, the diagram is very misleading in its representation of the differences. It's actually around 6.5% between the top two but the picture make it look about 20%. For the top and bottom the actual is about 20% and the picture shows about 60%.
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How many free kicks/corners already? I am half paying attention and every time I watch it, seems like it’s a free kick to Mexico.
I agree they look a little vulnerable at the back but going forward they should have had 8 or 9 today. Going to be there or thereabouts on what I've seen so far.
Can you tell I don't fancy this German team? First tipping Mexico against them, now expecting them to struggle to beat Sweden!
Wonder what it'll mean for Joachim Low if that happens seeing that Germany have never exited at the Group Stages
who would you rather crash out at the group stage?
Argentina or germany?
100% germany for me. cmon sweden
Edit So fresh faced was I, I even got ID'ed! First and last time ever!
Dont see Argentina getting past the 2nd Round
If Germany win tonight, then assuming they then beat South Korea, a Sweden win over Mexico will mean all 3 teams have 6 points!
Would be possible too
out in the group stages think his only chance is to win the Asian Games now
Germany on the brink.
Can see Switzerland Scoring 2 or 3 against Costa Rica and Serbia defending well against Brazil.
Said before the World Cup started that the winners would be from Europe and havent seen a side that'll change my mind on that
Can't believe I have to go to a party tonight - work friend of my wife. Hopefully tv will be on for the men there!