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Which team will advance the Farthest?

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I don’t think I’ve watched a Soccer/football/kickball game in twenty years. I honestly don’t know much about the game. I was pulling for England for whatever reason? Not sure? Just don’t like France much. Spent a bunch of time there and they really don’t like us.
Seemed to me the best team won? Of course I don’t know Jack about the sport so that ain’t saying much.
I had fun watching the game though.
 
By the way. Why didn’t dude just kick the ball into the net line he did the first time?
Seems pretty straight forward. Pretty big net. Hard to miss is what I’m thinking?
 
Fairly-Hard said:
By the way. Why didn’t dude just kick the ball into the net line he did the first time?
Seems pretty straight forward. Pretty big net. Hard to miss is what I’m thinking?
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The goalies study the history of the shooter. I am sure the goalie knew his tendency was where the first shot was going, so he tried to change it up. Plus they are teammates on their normal team so lots of history in PK's between them.
 
twobullz said:
The goalies study the history of the shooter. I am sure the goalie knew his tendency was where the first shot was going, so he tried to change it up. Plus they are teammates on their normal team so lots of history in PK's between them.
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They said they weee teammates for many years and probably practiced that many times. Just seemed like a complete breakdown? If the goalie gets to the ball then you have to live with that IMO but you got to at least take a shot that would score at that level.
Again I have no clue about the game though? Maybe that happens a lot? NBA players miss free throws all the time?
 
Fairly-Hard said:
They said they weee teammates for many years and probably practiced that many times. Just seemed like a complete breakdown? If the goalie gets to the ball then you have to live with that IMO but you got to at least take a shot that would score at that level.
Again I have no clue about the game though? Maybe that happens a lot? NBA players miss free throws all the time?
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Well he is not 17 for 21 in his career so he doesn't miss often. I agree though, you have to at least put the shot on goal and giving yourself at least a chance.
 
So bummed we were in the air during the whole game. COuldn't watch.
 
France Vs Argentina; who wins?

Seems like Argentina will be the “favorites”
 
I don't know who is favored.....but from everybody in my life, ALL of them want to see Messi finally win one. That's where I'm at, Vamos Argentina!
 
Something about Messi I just can't stand ... I know he's one of the greats in the sport but think it would be hilarious for him to lose in the finals again in his last WC ... but then that would have me cheering for France which I just won't do either. Guess it's back to not caring about soccer for another four years! Seriously though, what a couple of snoozers in the semifinals after a great quarterfinals. Hoping Sunday is fun for all you soccer heads.
 
bigbailes said:
Something about Messi I just can't stand ... I know he's one of the greats in the sport but think it would be hilarious for him to lose in the finals again in his last WC ... but then that would have me cheering for France which I just won't do either. Guess it's back to not caring about soccer for another four years! Seriously though, what a couple of snoozers in the semifinals after a great quarterfinals. Hoping Sunday is fun for all you soccer heads.
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That is the downside of Cinderella stories--eventually the slipper falls off. Brazil and Portugal would likely have generated more compelling semifinal matchups. Should be a good final though, even without a rooting interest.
 
PtldPlatypus said:
That is the downside of Cinderella stories--eventually the slipper falls off. Brazil and Portugal would likely have generated more compelling semifinal matchups. Should be a good final though, even without a rooting interest.
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Agreed ... why the NCAA tournament is so much fun for the first couple rounds but all it takes is a couple random teams getting into the Elite 8 and all of a sudden you're looking at 30 point blowouts!
 
VAR offside technology at 2022 World Cup, and how player data is changing professional sport

If you've watched any of the televised World Cup matches, you'll have glimpsed the new technology being used by the VAR (video assistant referee) to help determine when a player is offside.

Though it usually appears on the TV screen for just a few seconds every match, it's arguably one of the stars of Qatar 2022.

Semi-automated offside technology (SAOT) has taken decades to develop, requires sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI) systems, a battery of special cameras, as well as a ball packed with sensors, and about 10 years ago would have seemed impossible.

The computer vision technology it relies on is powering a new generation of data gleaning services, which are changing the way "the world game" and other sports are being coached and played.
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A good read on the technology (and it's origins) being used at this World Cup.

It makes the NBA look amateurish. "Oh the refs briefly watch a tiny monitor at the side of the court, how quaint. At least their trying" *pats the NBA on the head*
 
I think France takes it.....decades ago when France won it the whole team was basically French Premiere League Arsenal players. My original pick was Brazil.
 
France and Argentina are the only two teams to beat Australia at this World Cup. Given they’re both playing in the final, clearly that means Australia is third best in the world. Right? Right?
 
1976 - West Germany
2006 - Italy
2018 - France
2022 - France, Argentina

If you play Australia in the group or knockout stages, you’ve got a good chance of making and winning the final.
 
This match could get Messi for France!

Argentina 1-0

Messi Penalty
 
Final score prediction?
2-0?
2-1?
2-2?
3-0?
3-1?
3-2?
3-3?
4-0?
4-1?
4-2?
4-3?
4-4?

I’m thinking we may see two more goals in this one, and IF that were to be the case then I think it’s likely one comes from France. Could see Argentina scoring again as well.

3-1
 
How fun is this. I have family watching this back home together....texting back and fourth!!!!!
 
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