*****2022 FIFA World Cup Knockout Stage - Round of 16 Thread*****

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I'd say semis are Brazil, Argentina and France Spain
La Bamba
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wangus12 said:

I'd say semis are Brazil, Argentina and France Spain

Agree. Although I wouldn't be surprised to see England upset France or even Portugal upset Spain. But the chalk probably is Bra v Arg and Fra v Esp
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Seems like there's usually at least one surprising semifinalist. Excited to see who will get through.

For some reason I feel like one of Spain or Portugal is going to lose on Tuesday.
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Give me Japan and SK wins today, please.
La Bamba
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So men I'm a bit stuck regarding who to root for today. On one hand, I love Japan, love their style and tenacity. love the underdog story.

Howeva.......

Croatia has Ivana Knoll...do we really want to send her home? That might be a crime against humanity...
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the Croatian linkup play is so good. Barisic -> Kovacic ->Ihaveanitch -> Modric -> Scratchanitch
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Fun thought experiment: of the teams in the final 16, what % chance do you think the US squad we fielded Saturday would have had to advance against?

Netherlands 30% (sort of cheating since we already saw this play out - I think our chances are much better if we score first)
Argentina 35%
Australia 60%
France 20%
Poland 50%
England 50%
Senegal 60%
Japan 50%
Croatia 50%
Brazil 30%
South Korea 50%
Morocco 60%
Spain 50%
Portugal 60%
Switzerland 60%
Rudyjax
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Japan with the goallllllllllllllllllllllllll
Edit: I think it's offside.
Nope.
La Bamba
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Japan is so fun
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jeffk said:

Fun thought experiment: of the teams in the final 16, what % chance do you think the US squad we fielded Saturday would have had to advance against?

Netherlands 30% (sort of cheating since we already saw this play out - I think our chances are much better if we score first)
Argentina 35%
Australia 60%
France 20%
Poland 50%
England 50%
Senegal 60%
Japan 50%
Croatia 50%
Brazil 30%
South Korea 50%
Morocco 60%
Spain 50%
Portugal 60%
Switzerland 60%


i think our odds would have been much better had we not thrown away the win in game 1 against Wales. rewatching some of the game and listening to some former players, our guys were gassed.
jeffk
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Totally agree. Depth of talent and scoring goals allows you to rotate and rest key guys, which becomes huge in a tournament setting.
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La Bamba said:

Japan is so fun
They've had some amazing passes into the final third and some gorgeous crosses. I'm becoming a huge fan of this team… and not just because my main teams are out. So fun to watch and such great fan support.
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Japan having to run set pieces off corners that work is pleasant to watch

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jeffk said:

Totally agree. Depth of talent and scoring goals allows you to rotate and rest key guys, which becomes huge in a tournament setting.


this one even more so. players in the middle of league play and less days between matches.
TRM
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All level.
Out in Left Field
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Croatia equalize. Crazy power and placement on that header
Out in Left Field
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Modric almost scores the goal of the tournament
fig96
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This match has been a blast, easily the best knockout round game so far.
MookieBlaylock
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Is the ref that Ish guy? Bc he is trending on Tik Tok for his last match
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MookieBlaylock said:

Is the ref that Ish guy? Bc he is trending on Tik Tok for his last match


Yes. This is Ismael Elfath. And so far he's killing it. He's handled everything really well.
ThunderCougarFalconBird
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For sure won't be shocked if he gets another match.
LB12Diamond
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So extra time. Two 15 or 10 minutes.
jeffk
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2x 15'
La Bamba
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jeffk said:

2x 15'
golden goal? or no?
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La Bamba said:

jeffk said:

2x 15'
golden goal? or no?
No
fig96
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Damn Japan that counter.
LB12Diamond
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15 more until possible PKs!
ThunderCougarFalconBird
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Penalties….here we go!
jeffk
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WORLD CUP PENALTY KICKS
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I used to think we should change to endless 15 minute extra time period w/ silver goal but these guys are so gassed after 120 that penalties - as much as you might not like it - are the best way to settle it.
La Bamba
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It's the world cup - we need at least one awesome match settled by penalties.
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Kicks from the mark... always high drama.

I like Croatia. They seem like they've been a little sharper.
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ThunderCougarFalconBird said:

I used to think we should change to endless 15 minute extra time period w/ silver goal but these guys are so gassed after 120 that penalties - as much as you might not like it - are the best way to settle it.


Nah. Give me KEEPER WARS.
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ThunderCougarFalconBird said:

I used to think we should change to endless 15 minute extra time period w/ silver goal but these guys are so gassed after 120 that penalties - as much as you might not like it - are the best way to settle it.
Agreed. You can't just keep playing forever.

Interesting fact: for much of World Cup history if the game was tied after extra time they'd play again the next day.
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Though I do think they should change the order from ABABABABAB to ABBAABBAAB. It's statically shown that the team that shoots first in the current configuration wins more frequently.
 
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