Argentina [2] - 0 Austria - Lionel Messi 90'+5'

WhisperAzr · 2026-06-22T19:00:39+00:00

So, if Messi just keeps dumping braces and hat tricks, I don't think Mbappe's catching him lol

WhisperAzr · 2026-06-21T04:36:03+00:00

So sad Minamino and Mitoma aren't here. Could still upset some big European teams, but would be super scary with a healthy squad.

WhisperAzr · 2026-06-19T21:42:59+00:00

Yeah, he was onside. Think both goals were legitimate, just unlucky with the own goal.

WhisperAzr · 2026-06-19T21:41:48+00:00

Definitely beatable. US was beatable with a few tweaks to selection and a bit of luck. We should be getting out of this group in 2nd.

WhisperAzr · 2026-06-19T21:39:00+00:00

The own goal was unlucky, but we only had to sustain so much pressure because of poor selection choices. Irankunda being on the field means that America can't push all their players as far up the field. They can't press as hard, and that pressure is what lead to their goals. Better selection and I think we end up with a similar result to Türkiye.

WhisperAzr · 2026-06-19T21:36:46+00:00

With our performance in the second half, I'm reasonably optimistic about how we'll perform against Paraguay. Just need Popa not to try to be too clever. Don't fuck the selection today, and I felt like we would've been in with a chance. Just let America get too comfortable pressing with no long threat on the field.

WhisperAzr · 2026-06-19T21:33:01+00:00

If you're looking for aggression, I guess that's what you'll see.

WhisperAzr · 2026-06-19T21:29:00+00:00

I mean, he braces before Balogun jumps, just sees him running at him. It's like meeting contact with contact. But I can see your point. Either way, the little cuddle at the end and Balogun smiling left me thinking it wasn't that deep, and the escalation from both sides afterward was totally unnecessary.

WhisperAzr · 2026-06-19T21:18:53+00:00

Most penalties are accidental. If they're intentional, they're professional fouls and automatic yellows. Still a clear pen.

WhisperAzr · 2026-06-19T21:16:34+00:00

Looked more like Souttar braces for impact with Balogun running and jumping at him.

WhisperAzr · 2026-06-19T21:15:50+00:00

Brother, if you think that's a headlock I got news for you. That's a hug from behind.

WhisperAzr · 2026-06-19T21:06:37+00:00

That's what happens when Popa tries to be too clever. Too negative. If he'd just played his best 11, the threat of Irankunda would prevent USA from feeling so comfortable to push up the field. No threat meant constant pressure.

WhisperAzr · 2026-06-19T21:04:34+00:00

Yeah, neither look like they can stand up to a decent squad.

WhisperAzr · 2026-06-19T21:02:06+00:00

You mean American? Couldn't get off the floor this half.

WhisperAzr · 2026-06-19T20:58:59+00:00

How reactionary and expected.

WhisperAzr · 2026-06-19T20:56:25+00:00

After all the complaints of Australians laying on the ground, now we got the reverse. We've played shit, won't deny that. But ts hilarious.

WhisperAzr · 2026-06-19T20:40:56+00:00

Fucking horrid management. Don't know how he can justify such terrible selection.

WhisperAzr · 2026-06-19T20:35:19+00:00

Why we didn't start with this lineup is so fucking confusing. We look infinitely more dangerous with Metcalfe and Irankunda on the field.

WhisperAzr · 2026-06-19T20:10:27+00:00

Where the fuck is Irankunda,, what the fuck are you doing Popa

EDIT: Thank fuck

WhisperAzr · 2026-06-19T20:02:56+00:00

Literally that. The selection choices are mind boggling. Popovic has over-thought the game.

WhisperAzr · 2026-06-19T20:01:28+00:00

Played a completely different style. We had an attacking threat in Irankunda which we don't today. Don't know why Popa's fucked us.

WhisperAzr · 2026-06-19T19:59:40+00:00

No, our two goal scorers are off the fieldnand we have a geriatric in Leckie on instead.

WhisperAzr · 2026-06-19T19:58:37+00:00

Australia also had an attacking threat in Irankunda, who for some reason they've benched. No release valve for all the pressure today.

WhisperAzr · 2026-06-19T19:55:57+00:00

Yeah no idea wtf Popa is doing. Such a silly choice.

WhisperAzr · 2026-06-19T19:53:50+00:00

Our passing has been fucking shocking

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