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FIFA World Cup - Qatar 2022

Scepticalscribe said:
Actually, this rule was brought in by FIFA as a direct result of - or, to be more precide, as a direct consequence of - the now notorious match between what was then West Germany and Austria during the World Cup in 1982, when, given that they both knew (because the other relevant matches had been played earlier) what they needed to do in order for both teams to advance to the knock out stages at the expense of Algeria, they deliberately chose to play a most cynical game (the stats in the second half were extraordinary, comprising astonishing and inexplicable stuff such as completed pass rates in excess of 98%, - normally, this only happens when outstanding players play, and then, rarely - but no shots on target and hardly any tackles) which achieved the desired result (both teams advanced, and Algeria - who had played attractive football - were brutally and cynically eliminated).
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I had no idea there was a history behind this, thanks for the details.
 
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rain111 said:
I had no idea there was a history behind this, thanks for the details.
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Subsequently, Algeria (politely) lodged a formal complaint (and were completely justified in so doing), shrugged with a distinct air of unsurprise when it was dismissed, and, while FIFA whinged ("you can't expect us to overturn a result"), the fierce international reaction, (including in the domestic media in West Germany, which was absolutely scathing) meant that FIFA felt compelled to ensure that this sort of thing could not happen again by scheduling matches at this stage of the competition to occur simultaneously.
 
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Can't watch the Group B games live today. Why is this not a national holiday? :)

Recording and avoiding the scores till tonight is gonna be a challenge.

For everyone in better time zones, enjoy the matches!
 
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Kimmo said:
Can't watch the Group B games live today. Why is this not a national holiday? :)

Recording and avoiding the scores till tonight is gonna be a challenge.

For everyone in better time zones, enjoy the matches!
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They are playing very strong I can tell you that, I have both matches on and working from home!
 
rain111 said:
They are playing very strong I can tell you that, I have both matches on and working from home!
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Ecuador v Senegal game was epic, Netherlands v Qatar was good!

Into the next games!
 
laptech said:
Both games on!! So you be watching both games and thus basically ignoring your wife. I think she will want more than chocolates and flowers, maybe an expensive holiday lol
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Or while the TVs are still together let her watch Hallmark and Lifetime at the same time
 
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Utter disappointment for Ecuador. Maybe it was Jhegson Mendez missing out due to suspension, or maybe Senegal's midfield is much stronger than the Netherlands', but they controlled most of the match easily. Ultimately it was a kind bounce to Koulibaly to finish off a set piece that decided things. Senegal is good enough to give (presumably) England a real test in the knockouts.

Now I have to figure out my split screen situation for USA/Iran and England/Wales.
 
Damn, the goal keeper had his legs inside the goal line, but managed to keep the ball out of the line with his hand!
 
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