2022 FIFA World Cup Official Thread

[ozgod]

Croatia PK specialists

[Who]

Anthony remeniscent of Denilson. Million dollar moves but where is the final ball / finish.

[ozgod]

What a goal from Neymar, moment of brilliance from Brazil to unlock this Croatia defense. The final pass from Paqueta was a beauty and Neymar with so much composure to chip it over Sosa after maintaining his balance instead of diving

[ozgod]

Croatia have to take more risks now

[Moranis]

Haven't been able to watch, but the box scores shows that Croatia hasn't had a single shot on goal in their 7 shots, while Brazil has 19 shots and 10 on goal.  Though the possession actually shows a slight edge to Croatia.  Interesting stats, shame I can't watch.

[Who]

Croatia have been brilliant in defense & magnificent in midfield but they have too little up front. Kramaric is not up to this level. He is no replacement for Mandzukic. Perisic is their only real danger man in the final 3rd and he is old and slowing down. Playing Pasalic on the right but moving inside allowed them to out-man and control central midfield for most of the game but it left them too short up front.

... and then they score!

[ozgod]

Croatia with the equalizer!! Petkovic with 4 min plus stoppage to go

[ozgod]

Thst shot took a deflection made it really tough for alisson

[ozgod]

2 min of stoppge

[Who]

I don't think Anthony or Pedro were good subs. Should have brought Rodrygo on for Rafinha because Rafinha was struggling but kept Vinicius Junior on on the other side. Then either kept on Richarlison or brought on Martinelli. Not convinced Pedro is up to this level.

Anthony is good but his lack of end product makes him the worst attacking player of those wide options - Vinicius Junior, Rafinha, Rodrygo.

[ozgod]

Livakovic with a save from point blank range

[ozgod]

Going to PKs I feel bad for whoever loses this

[ozgod]

God Alexi Lalas can be annoying to listen to when he drones on. Just let Aly talk about strategy

[Who]

I love that midfield trio of Brozovic, Kovacic and Modric. Absolutely immense.

[ozgod]

Rodrygo oenalty saved! Croatia 1-0