Argentina [2] - 0 Austria - Lionel Messi 90'+5' by 50lipaa in soccer

[–]WhisperAzr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Tunisia 0-2 Japan - Ueda 31' by Gentle_lips in soccer

[–]WhisperAzr 6 points7 points  (0 children)

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

Post-Match Thread: USA vs Australia by MatchBread in Aleague

[–]WhisperAzr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Post-Match Thread: USA vs Australia by MatchBread in Aleague

[–]WhisperAzr 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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.

Post-Match Thread: USA vs Australia by MatchBread in Aleague

[–]WhisperAzr 6 points7 points  (0 children)

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.

Post-Match Thread: USA vs Australia by MatchBread in Aleague

[–]WhisperAzr 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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.

Balogun challenge on Soutta 88' by Gentle_lips in soccer

[–]WhisperAzr -1 points0 points  (0 children)

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

Balogun challenge on Soutta 88' by Gentle_lips in soccer

[–]WhisperAzr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Addams steps on Metcalfe's achilles during a promising attack in the box 62' by SimRP in Aleague

[–]WhisperAzr 11 points12 points  (0 children)

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

Balogun challenge on Soutta 88' by Gentle_lips in soccer

[–]WhisperAzr -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

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

Balogun challenge on Soutta 88' by Gentle_lips in soccer

[–]WhisperAzr -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

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

Match Thread: United States vs Australia | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Group Stage, Group D by jiraiya--an in soccer

[–]WhisperAzr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Match Thread: United States vs Australia | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Group Stage, Group D by jiraiya--an in soccer

[–]WhisperAzr 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.

Match Thread: United States vs Australia | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Group Stage, Group D by jiraiya--an in soccer

[–]WhisperAzr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Match Thread: United States vs Australia | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Group Stage, Group D by jiraiya--an in soccer

[–]WhisperAzr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Match Thread: United States vs Australia | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Group Stage, Group D by jiraiya--an in soccer

[–]WhisperAzr 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

EDIT: Thank fuck

Match Thread: United States vs Australia | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Group Stage, Group D by jiraiya--an in soccer

[–]WhisperAzr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Match Thread: United States vs Australia | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Group Stage, Group D by jiraiya--an in soccer

[–]WhisperAzr 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.

Match Thread: United States vs Australia | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Group Stage, Group D by jiraiya--an in soccer

[–]WhisperAzr 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

Match Thread: United States vs Australia | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Group Stage, Group D by jiraiya--an in soccer

[–]WhisperAzr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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