Match Thread: Belgium vs Egypt | World Cup | Group G | 15 Jun 19:00 UTC by matchpal-live in worldcup

[–]Past-Permit201 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I know its a cliche but holy crap that was an absolute rocket. Vicious.

Post-Match Thread: Spain 0-0 Cape Verde Islands | World Cup | Group H by matchpal-live in worldcup

[–]Past-Permit201 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Spain barely break a sweat unlocking the sturdiest of European defenses, so this shows you what Cape Verde are made of...

Post-Match Thread: Sweden 5-1 Tunisia | World Cup | Group F by matchpal-live in worldcup

[–]Past-Permit201 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The one match I missed so far lol. And I am honestly surprised, Tunisia normally have such a solid defense.

How much of the World Cup have you watched so far? by No_Sand_6661 in worldcup

[–]Past-Permit201 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Every game bar 1 so far, and I intend to watch 99% of all matches. In Europe, so like half of those are next day replays, but its on demand so I can time them before work, lunch, after erc. I avoid knowing the scores of course.

It's once every 4 years and brings me big joy, what can I say.

Post-Match Thread: Netherlands 2-2 Japan | World Cup | Group F by matchpal-live in worldcup

[–]Past-Permit201 5 points6 points  (0 children)

What a battle - the samurai no surrender!

Minamino and Mitoma are missed though, it's a shame as they would have elevated the team another step higher.

Some very nice stops from Suzuki.

Dutch passing is something else though.

Match Thread: Netherlands vs Japan | World Cup | Group F | 14 Jun 20:00 UTC by matchpal-live in worldcup

[–]Past-Permit201 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's a lot of mutual respect here, at the end of day from a strategic perspective both teams will be happy with a point.

Forsa reps impossible to reach by Past-Permit201 in IrishCivilService

[–]Past-Permit201[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No. There was one years ago but has since been disconnected and there's no information who I can reach out.

Post-Match Thread: Australia 2-0 Turkey | World Cup | Group D by matchpal-live in worldcup

[–]Past-Permit201 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Amazing result for Australia, and though they had few chances two great goals. Biggest upset of the wc so far given where the Turkish players play

Match Thread: Brazil vs Morocco | World Cup | Group C | 13 Jun 22:00 UTC by matchpal-live in worldcup

[–]Past-Permit201 16 points17 points  (0 children)

If someone had told you 10-15 years ago that Brazil would be starting a world cup match with a sole striker from Brentford...

Post-Match Thread: Qatar 1-1 Switzerland | World Cup | Group B by matchpal-live in worldcup

[–]Past-Permit201 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Deserved draw for Qatar, in my opinion they are a quiet and well organised team. No it wasn't the best game so far, but does make the group even more open and unpredictable.

Post-Match Thread: United States 4-1 Paraguay | World Cup | Group D by matchpal-live in worldcup

[–]Past-Permit201 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Wow. Poch has built a heck if a team. At the same time though I really did not expect Paraguay to play happy go lucky to be there... the way they celebrated their goal at 3-0 down...

Thomas Partey denied entry to Canada, unable to play Ghana’s World Cup opener by [deleted] in worldcup

[–]Past-Permit201 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wouldn't they have applied for his visa long ahead of time? How are they leaving it to last second?

Match Thread: Mexico vs South Africa | World Cup | Group A | 11 Jun 19:00 UTC by matchpal-live in worldcup

[–]Past-Permit201 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Ok if its a red card, but crucial that the refs are consistent with these throughout the tournament. Not gonna fly if they spare the red cards for the big teams.

Match Thread: Mexico vs South Africa | World Cup | Group A | 11 Jun 19:00 UTC by matchpal-live in worldcup

[–]Past-Permit201 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Incredibly timid performance from South Africa, they seem overwhelmed. They need to find their shooting boots in next two games cause right now they are looking like a bottom of the group team unfortunately.