TheScarf Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 50 minutes ago, Donathan said: I know that is overconfidence but England do have a very, very good chance IMO. It stands to reason that the pick of the European team would be considered amongst the favourites (Europe won 4 world cups in a row and also held 3/4 losing finalist slots in that time) and the current English team is right up there with the best European sides atm. Having an absolutely ludicrously favourable draw in the last 2 tournaments helps too. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimi Shandrix Posted November 17, 2021 Author Share Posted November 17, 2021 Just caught up with the highlights of Canada v Mexico. Magnificent stuff. How Mexico missed that chance in the 93rd minute is beyond me but it was a well deserved victory for Canada. Top of the group now too. Definitely having a moment. Hopefully this will be their time. I see that the Mexicans are already pointing out that this was the coldest ever match for the national team with temperatures touching -9 at kick off. USA blundering towards qualification. If you haven't already, check out Jamaica's equalizer. McFadden-esque. Canada and USA will qualify as 1 and 2. I wouldn't, however, be putting any money on Mexico holding off the challenge of Panama for the third qualifying spot. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Stiles Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 Canada in all black, Mexico in all white, FIFA in dream land. This'll be their next move. All home teams must play in all black, away teams all white. I wouldn't put it past them. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightmare Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 21 hours ago, RossBFaeDundee said: Never mind, Bolivia up 3-0 now Absolutely shocking from Uruguay Not to say this isn’t a terrible result for Uruguay, but it’s not uncommon for Bolivia to dish out the odd pumping like this at home (or their clubs to do the same in continental competition) because of the altitude advantage in La Paz. Bolivia are pretty terrible, but they’ve beaten all the other 9 South American teams at home at least once in the past three World Cup campaigns. Conversely they haven’t won an away game in the qualifiers since 1993, which is ridiculous. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFTD Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 Just dropped in to congratulate the Canadian contingent. Looking forward to seeing your boys in Qatar. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFTD Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 Just now, throbber said: Surely to f**k they won’t get so lucky again. You can go back through virtually every tournament and find examples of England getting the rub of the green. I used to find it quite amusing to hear people complain about how unlucky they were concerning penalties, considering how often they were fortunate to make it that far in the first place. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScarf Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 9 minutes ago, throbber said: This can’t really be overstated. Imagine a run to the Euros final that avoided ties with Belgium, France Italy, Spain and Portugal. Germany weren’t a shadow of a team they were a few years back and Ukraine put on one of the worst displays seen at the entire tournament and they resorted to a extra time dive to knock Denmark out but yet Rio Ferdinand was watching the Spain Italy semi and saying that England would have too much for either of the teams. Surely to f**k they won’t get so lucky again. Yep, it was Jogi Low's last game as boss and he clearly didn't give a shit. Only 5 months later and Germany are totally different beast under Hansi Flick Even their group was weak, which unfortunately included us. To get Ukraine and Denmark in the QF then SF was wild. The way it fell for them, and the 2018 World Cup, unbelievable. It's the same every tournament; they lose to the first decent side they play. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFTD Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 TBF, although Ukraine were shocking, the Danes deserved their place in the Semis. The main problem was that they were clearly mentally and physically knackered after the rollercoaster they'd experienced at the tournament. If the Eriksen horror had never happened, England would have done very well to get past them IMO. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiegoDiego Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 TBF, although Ukraine were shocking, the Danes deserved their place in the Semis. The main problem was that they were clearly mentally and physically knackered after the rollercoaster they'd experienced at the tournament. If the Eriksen horror had never happened, England would have done very well to get past them IMO.I'm not sure that's so true. Before the Eriksen incident (which was around the 40 min mark if I remember correctly) they'd done next to nothing against a turgid Finland side at home. They weren't exactly setting the heather on fire in qualifying either. You could make an argument that the Eriksen incident galvanised them and made them more than the sum of their parts. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScarf Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 10 minutes ago, DiegoDiego said: I'm not sure that's so true. Before the Eriksen incident (which was around the 40 min mark if I remember correctly) they'd done next to nothing against a turgid Finland side at home. They weren't exactly setting the heather on fire in qualifying either. You could make an argument that the Eriksen incident galvanised them and made them more than the sum of their parts. Indeed. They were utter shite against Finland, and Belgium bodied them too despite only winning by a goal. They were no where near as good as they were made out to be. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eednud Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 According to this article the Oceania qualifiers will be held in Qatar and Intercontinental play-offs format might change. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/exclusive-radical-fifa-changes-set-to-have-huge-implications-for-all-whites/4YWIFNTWFBM23737AWCT64TFQM/ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HibeeJibee Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 On 19/11/2021 at 13:12, Eednud said: According to this article the Oceania qualifiers will be held in Qatar and Intercontinental play-offs format might change. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/exclusive-radical-fifa-changes-set-to-have-huge-implications-for-all-whites/4YWIFNTWFBM23737AWCT64TFQM/ How can they hold WC playoff matches in Qatar in June when they said June was too hot for WC finals matches? Hardly does much for "fixture congestion" either - saves a whole 1 match. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFTD Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 I know why the Kiwis use it as their nickname, but seeing huge-implications-for-all-whites in a URL doesn't exactly fill you with confidence about what you're clicking on. Having to decide on ways to wrap up football seasons due to COVID seems to have filled the football authorities with a newfound enthusiasm for tinkering with tournaments already in progress. You'd think they'd just realised there was a chance of Falkirk qualifying or something. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HibeeJibee Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 (edited) Intercontinental playoffs drawn. Confirmed as single matches in Qatar in June: CONCACAF 4 v Oceania 1 e.g. Panama v New Zealand? Asia 5 v South America 5 e.g. UAE/Australia v Peru Playoff to decide Asia 5 will itself now be single match in June. e.g. UAE v Australia Oceania qualifying has descended into shambles. American Samoa and Samoa have scratched, and it'll now be held over 2.5 weeks in March... in Qatar. Eliminator Mon 14 Mar Tonga v Cook Islands Groupstage Thu 17/Fri 18, Sun 20/Mon 21, Wed 23/Thu 24 Mar Group A: Solomons, Tahiti, Vanuatu, +1 Group B: New Zealand, New Caledonia, Fiji, Papua New Guinea Semi-Finals Sun 27 Mar Final Wed 30 Mar Meanwhile the African playoff draw is awaited amid investigations into DR Congo making too many substitutions v Benin and evidence of match fixing involving Ghana v South Africa. Edited November 30, 2021 by HibeeJibee 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theroadlesstravelled Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 On 17/11/2021 at 07:35, TheScarf said: Having an absolutely ludicrously favourable draw in the last 2 tournaments helps too. Add in that Euro2021 was basically a home tournament for them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eednud Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 4 hours ago, HibeeJibee said: Intercontinental playoffs drawn. Confirmed as single matches in Qatar in June: CONCACAF 4 v Oceania 1 e.g. Panama v New Zealand? Asia 5 v South America 5 e.g. UAE/Australia v Peru Playoff to decide Asia 5 will itself now be single match in June. e.g. UAE v Australia Too hot for the favourites but f**k the rest. Weather in June The first month of the summer, June, is a blistering month in Doha, Qatar, with average temperature fluctuating between 27.7°C (81.9°F) and 41.2°C (106.2°F). Temperature In June, the average high-temperature marginally rises, from a torrid 38.2°C (100.8°F) in May, to a scorching 41.2°C (106.2°F). The average low-temperature, in June, is 27.7°C (81.9°F). Heat index The average heat index in June is appraised at a burning hot 52.1°C (125.8°F). Beware - heat cramps and heat exhaustion are very likely. Heatstroke is imminent with prolonged activity. Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. With the exposure to direct sunlight, the heat index may be increased by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature', 'feels like', 'real feel', or 'felt air temperature', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. Additional factors like metabolic differences, wind, pregnancy, and activity influence one's weather impression. Be aware that direct exposure to sunlight increases heat impact, and may raise the heat index additionally, by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity. The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. Under high air temperature and humidity (high heat index) conditions, perspiration is limited, and the perception of heat is increased. When heat gain surpasses the level the body can shed, body temperature begins to increase, and consequently, overheating and dehydration can occur, with varying severity. Humidity With an average relative humidity of 41%, June is the least humid month in Doha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senorsoupe Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 Hey look, the BBC is paying attention to us! https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/60144426 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanius Mullarkey Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 On 01/12/2021 at 04:00, Eednud said: Temperature In June, the average high-temperature marginally rises, from a torrid 38.2°C (100.8°F) in May, to a scorching 41.2°C (106.2°F). The average low-temperature, in June, is 27.7°C (81.9°F). Im not sure you can move from torrid to scorching in 3°C tbh. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Stiles Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 30 minutes ago, senorsoupe said: Hey look, the BBC is paying attention to us! https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/60144426 They obviously somehow discovered the coach is English. They'll be all over you now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kejan Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Charles Stiles said: They obviously somehow discovered the coach is English. They'll be all over you now. YES. Can see it now before their games at the World Cup to kill some time and going back to the home village/town and the nutter who owns the pub has the Canada flag all lined out etc. Plucky Anglo taking the Colony to its first WC since 1986. Edited January 27, 2022 by Kejan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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