Qatar 2022 - Day 8
posted by The Blue Devil @ 12:16 AM
Lakenheath Old Boys
We are all former students at Lakenheath High School and other public schools in East Anglia. We were in school in the 70s and 80s and drank deeply from the well of British culture of those decades - the pints, the telly, and of course the footie!
Sunday, November 27, 2022
Lakenheath Old Boys
We are all former students at Lakenheath High School and other public schools in East Anglia. We were in school in the 70s and 80s and drank deeply from the well of British culture of those decades - the pints, the telly, and of course the footie!
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Good Morning, Bob. Thanks for getting us started.The day started with what I thought was a surprise result as the Ticos defeated Japan 1-0 the match after being thrashed by Spain and the match after Japan defeated Germany. Nobody in that group can clinch qualification or be eliminated
It's 0-0 just over a half hour into Belgium vs Morocco and has been sort of scrappy. Since a good number of Moroccan players are French/Dutch born these players may know each other better than we think
Derek Rae mentioned that Morocco surprisingly dropped Sevilla keeper, Sonny Bounou. Not reason was given for that change Munir , who now plays in the Saudi league and is a veteran, himself, starts in his place. I think he started for Morocco in the last World Cup
We're set for FOURTEEN 0-0 halftime scores. YIKES!
Morning, David - great to have you on board today. Hope you're having a good Sunday morning. As usual, we slept through the first match and are taking their of the twins during this one.
I'm wondering if this is rivaling 1990 for low scoring. I know that one still has that ignominious record. But this one feels low scoring apart from the few blow-outs.
We enter stoppage time as young Hazard gifts Morocco a free kick just outside the Belgian box
Thanks Bob. Great to enjoy the pleasure of your company. I slept through the first match too
GOAL ! ZIYECH GIVES MOROCCO THE LEAD OFF THE FREE KICK
GOAL! Well, well, well - Morocco have taken a shock lead and the crowd goes crazy!
Axel Witsel down for Belgium
Belgium continue to struggle in this tournament, despite having to scrape out a win against Canada in the first one.
VAR check now on the goal - I suspect it will be ruled out for offside, due to the bloke who ran into the post obscuring Courtois.
The free kick from Ziyech swerved in and a Pre Saids fooling of Courtois allowed the free kick to swerve in. Not sure what VAR is checking. Was Roman in a less than Pre Saiss position. He was and it's disallowed. Still 0-0
It's 0-0 at the half. I guess the offside was correct as the former Wolves defender impeded Courtois
That's FOURTEEN 0-0 halftime scores. According to my math the third lowest scoring tournament behind the 1990 and 2010 WCs
No goal in the end and that's the last kick of another goal-less half of footer.
Back from walkies and still 0-0
Tielemans and Mertens for Hazard and Onana , which is pretty much like for like
I'm back to enjoy the last half hour of this one with the official brekkies of the LOB - bagel and cuppa.
Munir does well to push away a long range pile driver from Mertens
Stephen Colbert, who is very anti-soccer was having a pop at the World Cup because of all of the 0-0 draws.
GOAL! Will that goal count? If so, Courtois will hang his head in shame. How on earth did he get beaten there?
1-0 Morocco!
WOW
One nil!!
I think the is the first free kick goal!!
Morning Boys
Great video David
Bob, did the text come differently than normal? It didn't come with your names but with phone numbers and the vid through a link
At first, I didn't know who it was from
Was it normal for you?
The Bat-boy departs and I get to have a look at another player that Leeds missed out on this summer. Charles De Ketelaere. Brighton's Trossard also on for Thorgan Hazard.
Morning, Dave - I've just had a look. No it was a little different from usual, with the numbers.
The Chunk has come on for a desperate last ten minutes.
WOW! I didn't see this coming. I dropped off Elizabeth and Jacquelyn at brekkie not expecting Morocco to take a shock lead
If this score-line holds up, Morocco will go top of the group and the next match will be crucial. If Croatia can get a result against Canada, Belgium will need a win against Croatia on Thursday.
Good Morning, Dave. Thanks. It seems like a normal video as far as I know. Thought you all would like the Qatar reference
Agreed, Dave. First free kick goal, but didn't Courtois gift Sabiri the goal by leaving a gap at the near post.
Sabiri fighting a relegation battle with Sampdoria , so for him this is a pleasant break
This throws the group wide open. Canada will be eliminated with a loss vs Croatia. Belgium vs Croatia may be to see who advances and who is eliminated
Morocco counter and win a corner as we enter stoppage time. A quintet of those minutes
Derek Rae said this is Morocco's first corner of the match
I have been listening to 5Live for at least a couple of years and it hasn't been blacked out... including the first half of this match...I just tuned it in....it's blacked out!!
What a bummer
OMG...TWO NIL!!!
GOAL ! MOROCCO GO TWO UP. WOW!
Wow! 2-0 Morocco! The Belgians are really up against it now.
Both goals off the bench. Nice work by Ziyech assisting Aboukhial , the Toulouse striker for the goal
I think Belgium is out if they lose to Croatia.
I think Morcco's last WC win was 3-0 vs the Jocks, which was their last WC match
That second goal means they are negative GD....that could hurt them!
IT IS OVER
It's over and the Belgians shocked and Morocco upsets them 2-0. I think Belgium is out if they lose to Croatia
Also shocking considering Morocco's starting keeper was dropped after keeping a clean sheet vs Croatia
That's it - Group F is wide open now with Morocco on top, Belgium second and Croatia and Canada to come. The Red Devils will be praying for a draw in that one. A win for either side spells real trouble for them. Can you imagine Argentina, Germany and Belgium all crashing out in the group stage?
You're absolutely right, Dave - goal difference could be crucial in this one.
So we start with two upset today. This one was the bigger one
I'm off to the shower ahead of the next one.
I don't see the Argies going out. I would rather they advance than the Saudis. Even if Germany loser they could go through on three points with a win vs the Tacos and scrape through no goal difference. Belgium is the most likely to go out because a loss vs Croatia wouldn't be a stunner after this match
I'm back from a refreshing shower to watch what is now a crucial match in Group F. The teams are out enjoying the anthems.
Back for a match which intrigues me. , Croatia vs Canada. Will the Canadians score their first ever WC goal in five attempts? All four losses have been by 1-0 or 2-0. Including this match , all five off Canada's WC matches have been against European teams, which is an odd coincidence.
Team news:
Canada - Hutchinson, Borjan, Johnston, Miller, Vitoria, Eustaquio, Buchanan, Larin, Davies, David, Laryea.
Croatia - Luvkovic, Lovren, Gvardiol, Sosa, Juranovic, Modric, Brozovic, Kovacic, Perisic, Kramaric, Livaja.
I agree with you about the Argies, David. What I'd actually like is that the Argies knock out France in the R16, albeit in a grueling match that goes to extra time and pens.
The form book would make Croatia favorites to win and leaving Belgium needing to win the final match unless Canada defeats Morocco. Plenty at stake here
As long as it's the Argies and Poland advancing then I'm fine with that. I think Mexico is all but out
We are off for Game #3....so...see you at half time at 0-0?
Agreed - my fear is that all four Concacaf sides will exit in the group stage. Not good for the qualifying coefficient.
Croatia vs Canada is underway. COR!
WHAT A START!!
CANADA TAKE THE LEAD!!
GOAL! ALPHONSO DAVIES SCORES CANADA'S FIRST EVER WC GOAL
YESSSSS!!!!!
Alphonso Davies right from the off with a free header to put the Mounties 1-0 up!
That's more like it - not a 0-0 half.
Actually a very simple goal . Goalkeeper, Borjan played a long pass to Kyle Larin and he played it wide right to Tejon Buchanan and his cross was headed in any Alphonso Davies
I'll try to catch up with your texts at half-time.
Redemption for Alphonso Davies after that missed spot kick vs Belgium
The goal was all about the quality of that cross from Tejon Buchanan. A thing of beauty.
5Live blacked out again...I am bummed!
So the two favorites in bog trouble with Canada and Morocco the two top teams in the group. Who would have thought?
Bob you will be pleased as Buchanan is an ex Rev.
So as with Group E, we now potentially have three sides with wins - Morocco on top with 4 points, Belgium and Canada with 3 points.
Very pleased - I have to admit that I have trouble keeping up with the Revvies and MLS in general.
In terms of the qualifying coefficient for CONCACAF I don't think FIFA gives a toss. Also, the U.S. , Canada ,and Mexico will automatically qualify next time as host nations. That leaves room for several crap teams. Not one African team qualified last time even though Senegal came super close , yet they were allowed the same number of qualifying spots.
Buchanan now playing for Brugges, which is well deserved for his progression and great attitude.
Off to pick up Elizabeth and Jacquelyn from brekkies. Will be back in a few minutes
Just a reminder that this was Canada's first ever WC goal in five attempts and every one of their five matches has been against European opposition. That will change when they play Morocco
Wonder how Concacaf qualifying will work next time. How many will qualify?
There will more teams added so who knows
I want Croatia to always lose...becuase of the Semi Final
Agreed - my fear is that all four Concacaf sides will exit in the group stage. Not good for the qualifying coefficient.
Ball in the Canadian net...but the flag is up
It was the first ball I think
As David said, next time it won't matter
Back from the errand . Did I miss much?
All five African teams exited in the group stage and they kept all five spots. I don't think FIFA cares how poorly the confederations do.
Unless Canada blows it they're in a good position to qualify.
Just a disallowed goal for the Croatians.
I agree, David. They will have played the two most difficult sides, at least on paper. Although in this World Cup, anything is possible.
Thanks, Bob.Knowing Coratia they will gripe that there denied them a win. COR!
Canada's Serbian born keeper, Milan Borjan will be keen to get one over on the rival Croatians. He'll be on cloud nine if Canada wins
OH ! Good Close range block by Borjan out for a corner
GOAL ! KRAMARIC TIES IT UP
GOAL! Kramaric equalizes for Croatia!
It was a well worked goal off the corner and after several one touch passes Perisic found Kramaric who scored with a well placed shot from a difficult angle
This means that this will be Canada's first ever WC match that will not finish 1-0 or 2-0
This match has been more attacking then most
It's back to as you were and Belgium will want the ref to blow for full time as a draw will leave them in second place heading into the final group matches
That's what I have noticed too. It's a nice change from previous matches
Tidy finish there from Kramaric.
If this score holds then the loser of Belgium vs Croatia is out if there is one.
from what I've seen Kramaric has been dictating play instead of Modric presumably due to Modric's advancing years
Croatia come all the way back...2-1 to the Croats
GOAL ~ LIVAJA GIVES CROATIA A 2-1 LEAD. NICE FINISH SIMILAR TO MESSI'S GOAL YESTERDAY
Oh no! The Croatians have turned this around. Livaya with a nice finish. The Canadians look shell-shocked.
Into stoppage time A Barber Shop Quartet of that
Suddenly Canada are facing an early exit now. Shows what fine margins there are in this tournament.
We have been critical of the SPL, but Celtic's Juranaovic went on a long run then played a one two with Kramaric then his deflected pass found Livaja who scored with a well placed shot. Questionable Canadian defending
Agreed, Bob. Not looking good for Canada
This is also a nightmare scenario for Belgium who have now slipped to third in the group and will face Croatia on Thursday.
A question for Bob and Dave. On Wednesday Attiba Hutchinson at age 39 made his WC debut . Do you all think that's a record?Discuss.
Agreed. This group is wide open. The only way both Belgium and Croatia adavnac his to draw and Canada defeat Morocco by a couple of goals for Belgium to squeak through on goal difference
HT...that was a good half
I am off to do some errands
Croatia have come from behind to lead 2-1 at the half
The second half is underway
Canada's Geordie coach, John Herdman makes a double substitution at the half.Osorio for Kyle Larin and Kone for Eustaquio. That means one less forward and packing the midfield with one more player in a change of Canadian tactics
OH! Shot from Osorio just as Canada has started the half well.
Morocco still tops the group , ahead of Croatia on goal difference and one point ahead of Belgium. That can all change
Tejon Buchanan booked for a foul from behind
OH ! Nice save by Borjan from Kramaric as it's turned around.Canada in the game off one touch Croatian passing.
OH! Shot from Jonathan David tipped over by the keeper off passing from Davies and Buchanan . Loveren booked for a cheap shot on David in the build up
Giving the twins their lunch during this half.
Petkovic on for Livaja, the scorer of the first Croatian goal
Junior Hoilett one for Richie Lareya in an attacking switch
Have fun, Bob. Hope you're able to watch the match while feeding the twins
Just a reminder that Canada is eliminated if they lose , albeit in a competitive manner against tough European opposition
GOAL !~ KRAMARIC AT THE DOUBLE . CROATIA LEADS 3-1 AND NOW TOPS THE GROUP ON GOALS SCORED
Miller gifted Croatia possession in midfield and several shot passes later Perisic crossed to Kramaric who controlled the pass well then placed it in the corner past Borjan
Vlasic pickled on for two goal hero , Kramaric
Adekube on for old man, Attiba Hutchinson
Also , Cavellinio on for Jonathan David on the final rolls of the dice for John Herman
It looks like Canada is to become the second team eliminated from the WQC, but have not disgraced themselves
Nice close range save by Borjan
Orsic for Perisic and Maejer for Modric and that's it for all the change soon both sides. Modric probably brought off because he and Miller were booked for hand bags earlier when Modric overreacted to a minor foul
Half a dozen stoppage time minutes
Long range shot from Junior Hoilett not too far wide
Just wrapping up the feed. Canada heading home.
GOAL ! CANADA CAUGHT CHASING THE GAME AND CROATIA NOW LEAD 4-1
4-1 - Oh Canada!
Croatia broke on a Canadian corner and a horrible defensive error by Miller, letting the ball slip through his legs . The subs combined as Orsic and Majer were ahead of everyone and Orsivc passed to Majer for an empty net goal
It's over and Croatia comfortably wins 4-1. They now top the group and Canada becomes the second team eliminated from the World Cup
So Canada join Qatar in the two losers club.
Will anyone be around for the late one? I'll be around if anyone else will be.
That's it for me today. Great chatting with everyone. I'll be around tomorrow. Enjoy the rest of the day.
CHEERS!
I'm back after lunch for the big one - the only group stage match with two former champions.
The teams for this one:
Spain: Simon, Carvajal, Rodri, Laporte, Jordi Alba, Gavi, Busquets, Gonzalez, Ferran Torres, Asensio, Olmo.
Subs: Sanchez, Azpilicueta, Garcia, Pau Torres, Llorente, Morata, Koke, Williams, Raya, Balde, Guillamon, Pino, Carlos Soler, Sarabia, Fati.
Germany: Neuer, Sule, Kehrer, Rudiger, Raum, Gundogan, Kimmich, Goretzka, Gnabry, Muller, Musiala.
Subs: Ginter, Havertz, Fullkrug, Gotze, Trapp, Klostermann, Brandt, Hofmann, Sane, Gunter, ter Stegen, Schlotterbeck, Adeyemi, Kotchap, Moukoko.
So, this is really D-Day for the Germans. It's amazing that it might be two group stage eliminations in a row. How far they've fallen from the glory days o 2010.
Oh - of the bar from Gavi! An early warning sign for Germany.
OH! Off the bar from Asencio. Well tipped on to the bar by Neuer
Due to the Ticos win, earlier today nobody can be eliminated and nobody can clinch qualification even though it will be tough to catch Spain's goal difference if Spain wins today
Welcome back, Bob . Here to join you. If Germany loses by a goal or two they can go through with a win vs the Ticos and a Japan loss to Spain and squeak through on goal difference. Thatt could easily happen
Oh - nice breakaway there but Gnabry was flagged offside.
Great close range block by Unai Simon from Gnabry off a n ice run and through ball form Bayern teammate, Goretzka, then the offside flag is raised
Thanks, David - it's been a busy day but the twins are napping right now, so I should be able to really enjoy this one.
I suspect that this will be tight affair - both teams will have a lot of respect for each other.
Sounds like a busy day and a well deserved break
I agree. Germany doesn't have a good record against Spain in recent years. The key matches that come to mind are 1-0 Spain wins in the 1008 Euro final and the 2010 WC semifinal. I think Spain defeated Germany 6-0 in a NL game tin November 2020. Germany need a win against their bogey team even though a loss isn't the end of the world
Sorry 2008 Euro Final. The year 1008 is a tad too early
Stats update for Dave - Spain have enjoyed 64 percent of possession so far. Much as expected. Germany with 21.
Well, just when we feel like we've got things under control, something in the house goes out. It's the kitchen faucet this week. Had to make a run to Home Depot ahead of the plumber coming out to install it tomorrow morning.
Oh - Jordi Alba with a raking drive toward the near post. Neuer watched it all the way.
OH! Just wide by Jordi Alba at the near post, but I think Neuer had it covered
Sorry about that , Bob. I know the feeling.Sometimes it's frustrating owning a home. Glad you're getting it fixed tomorrow.
LOL, Bob! Did you mention the 82% possession and 982 passes completed byy Spain vs the Ticos. I think those are both records for 90 minutes in the WC since those stats started being tracked in the 1966 WC. It's as is Spain was playing San Marino
Chances for both sides - nice cut and thrust to this one.
I'll have to remind Dave of that stat - he really appreciates the stats updates. ;-)
This one is playing out pretty much the way that I'd expected. A draw would give the Germans a reprieve but for how long.
Are we headed for the fifteenth 0-0 halftime score of the WC . I would be interested to see if that's a record. I know we have five 0-0 finals so far. The record for a whole tournament is seven set in 1982, 1990, 2010, and 2014
The commentator just mentioned that the Germans can't be eliminated tonight. I guess I was wrong.
Ferran Torres saved by the offside flag , blasting over with just Neuer to beat. I think Danny Olmo was flagged off when he made the run and pass down the left
No they cannot. If Germany defeats the Ticos and Spain defeats Japan, which are both likely then Germany will squeak through on goal difference despite having just three points. I guess they would face Croatia or Morocco in the round of sixteen
I think we might well beat that record. There are still 20 matches left in this round by my count.
Kehrer, the Hammer, booked for a hammering foul on Ferran Torres.
Gnabry needs to stop goal hanging.
We're on track for that on the 0-0s . In terms of goals this is the third lowest scoring tournament slightly behind 1990 and 2010.
I wonder if Steve noticed that about Gnabry at the Gunners. I think it was more that he wasn't given a chance and then loaned to the Potters
Chance for Germany to swing one in....
And it's a free header for Rudiger!
Germans lead 0-1!
GOAL! RUDIGER HEADS GERMANY IINTO THE LEAD.THIS GROUP IS WIDE OPEN. No it's disallowed for offside. Just barely off.
Nope - the celebrations are short-lived - Rudiger is ruled offside.
Now problems with the match ball.
Some more trivia as if you haven't had enough. I think Canada's Attiba Hutchinson set a WC record when he made his WC debut at age 39 vs Belgium. I would be surprised if that's not a record
That sounds like a record to me. I can't imagine an older debutante.
Biscuits with a booking for a foul from behind. He's no stranger to those cards
I need to check that just to make sure, but I agree that it must surely be a record.
An LOB blogging duo of stoppage time minutes
Some scrambly defending by the Teutons there.
It's 0-0 at the half and the fifteenth of this tournament, but this was a decent half
Half time arrives and we do have that 15th 0-0 draw.
The second half is underway .
We're back on for the second half now.
No changes made to either team yet.
One goal could decide this rather competitive contest
I did some research. In 2010 there were twenty 0-0 halftime scores the group stage, so the group stage record could be broken this time could be broken. I still need to check 2014.
It appears that 2010 is the record for 0-0 halftime group scores.
Like for like as Morata is on for Ferran Torres
I agree with you - maybe only one goal in this one.
As things stand Spain needs a draw vs Japan to advance , but a win to clinch top spot in the group
As it stands, only one team - France - have booked their tickets to the R16. And only two teams have been eliminated. That's got to be some sort of record as well.
Oh - great save by Simon from Kimmich!
Unai Simon pushes a shot from Josh Kimmich around for a corner. KImmich originally won tackle in the Spain box
Atrocious corner cleared at the near post by the first man,. Morata
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