would have loved to go into the second half with 2.Day 4: Morocco vs Croatia | Germany vs Japan | Spain vs Costa Rica | Belgium vs Canada
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would have loved to go into the second half with 2.I don't know about that VAR offside malarkey. It used to be simple and generally the correct answer but nowadays they treat it as astrophysics.
The Germans have looked great but they need to improve their final ball.
Not quite the same level but they look great. Goretzka on the bench right now too, he'll surely come in to provide more balanced when needed too. Same with Sane. Basically Bayern, with Bayern's CL winning coach... They'll go far. Spain v Germany will be a great game between 2 of my favourites
They had a decent first 10-15 minutes, especially down the right. Nothing since. Germany are really good.
My guess is just he's flexing his superiority against a weaker side, but that Goretzka comes in vs Spain?
Very rarely. Peter Shilton did this and got lambasted for it. Italia 90 might have been the big one. Even though he generally dived the right way.
I remember seeing a video years ago on it. You have about .6 of a second from when the ball is struck until it hits the back of the net. It takes .3/4 of a second to react to the direction of the kick and dive to get it.
It's possible to make a save and is some cases you might but in most you'd be diving after the ball has it the net.
Wow, Neuer is already 36 and Muller just 33
That whippersnapper Gotze is already 30
That whippersnapper Gotze is already 30
We look similar to 2018 with the big difference that in Rüdiger & Schlotterback we have one of the fastest centerback pairings instead of Hummels & Boateng who could barely move at that point.
Not convinced with Havertz as the striker and I would like to see Gnabry move to the center more often. He‘s our biggest goal threat on paper but rarely will be in goalscoring positions in that setup
Not convinced with Havertz as the striker and I would like to see Gnabry move to the center more often. He‘s our biggest goal threat on paper but rarely will be in goalscoring positions in that setup
Germany looking much better than i thought, hope they flop after the group, im more scared them than Brazil...but who knows if Marcus turns turbo mode on.
Final 3rd play for a lot of the nations in this World Cup has been shit. It’s like as soon as they reach the opponent’s box, they seem puzzled and lost on what to do with the ball which results in them needlessly giving it away.
Why is Kubo on the left while they have Mitoma on the bench?
After seeing that 45 mins i think Germany have an excellent chance at winning the World Cup this year
Well, there might be more raw offensive power in this lineup, but their roles overlap to such an extent that I feel like it's hard for them to really synergize properly. I'd profer Goretzka in midfield besides Gündogan and Kimmich at right back, Süle as center back. Much clearer structure.
Pretty decent first half but Japan always dangerous on the counter.
Germans look good, need a striker though.
Still think Japan can nick a goal against that high line just need some more composure on the ball. Not sure who they have on the bench who can bring some control into the team.
If City could do it, ze Germans can too
how many finals have Germany reached in the 20 years out pundits have been insisting they're not what they were
Goretzka is more physical, Gündogan more technical. I don't think one or the other is more balanced, just a different approach.
I don't know much about Japan outside the Celtic players, do they really have players better than Kyogo and Hatate on the bench? These are players with CL experience.
I don't know why Japon still keep this manager. He's really average
Would have Kyogo over Maeda any day
Damn Musiala, almost...
Damn, that would have been the goal of the tournament so far.
Excellent from Musiala
Excellent from Musiala
What a run by Musiala
feck me Musiala
Musiala what the feck!
Musiala so good
Kimmich at RB will kill Germany creativity by half at least and solidity in midfield would degrade a lot too.
Too bad for Musiala bad finish, would have been a great goal.
What a talent he is.
Musiala so good.
Ahhh too bad Musiala, what a goal that would've been
Musiala is such a joy to behold. Would have loved having him at United.
Musiala is a baller.
Musiala is just outstanding. He's only 19 and is still very weak physical, his technical abilities, understanding of the game are already on a world class level and he's obviously not even close to his final form.
He is amazing, just needs to keep it on target
musiala..how much does he cost?
Raum and Sule are a couple of scary looking FBs