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Spaniel with a Short Tail

#700
July 15, 2026, 02:54:34 PM

Juan Anderson's Mixtape

#701
July 15, 2026, 02:58:16 PM
Argentina and England looked a little sloppy in the first half. Very physical game.

The Sultan

#702
July 15, 2026, 03:00:37 PM
Reminds me of a typical Marquette v. Cincinnati game from the O'Neill / Huggy era.
"I am one of those who think the best friend of a nation is he who most faithfully rebukes her for her sins—and he her worst enemy, who, under the specious and popular garb of patriotism, seeks to excuse, palliate, and defend them" - Frederick Douglass

JWags85

#703
July 15, 2026, 03:24:53 PM
Anthony Gordon being a hero was not on many's Bingo board.

As amazing as that goal was, the Djed Spence tackle a few min later was UNREAL.  That was as electric and "jump out of your seat" worthy as you'd get from a defensive play

21Jumpstreet

#704
July 15, 2026, 03:28:52 PM
Quote from: JWags85 on July 15, 2026, 03:24:53 PMAnthony Gordon being a hero was not on many's Bingo board.

As amazing as that goal was, the Djed Spence tackle a few min later was UNREAL.  That was as electric and "jump out of your seat" worthy as you'd get from a defensive play

Incredible tackle! He's having himself a game.

Juan Anderson's Mixtape

#705
July 15, 2026, 03:32:31 PM
England making the clutch plays right now.  Amazing goal, amazing tackle, amazing save.

Messi is starting to drift higher to get the ball and create.  England's low block making things difficult at the moment.

JWags85

#706
July 15, 2026, 03:33:32 PM
Regardless of how this match and the final end, the one thing you can say about England is that they have, to a man, defended their ASSES off.  I don't know how much is Tuchel and his scheme/strategy/philosophy and how much is the collective culture and effort of the English team, but when its gotten down to it, they have been magnificent and selfless.  Beyond just the defenders and defensive mids, Bellingham was a defensive hero against Mexico, Kane has had plenty of key clearances when dropping team, Gordon is all over the place clearing balls away, and it keeps going...

tower912

#707
July 15, 2026, 03:40:03 PM
It will be a miracle if this lead holds.  Argentina is insane and England is too passive.
Matthew 25: 31-46

21Jumpstreet

#708
July 15, 2026, 03:43:35 PM
Argentina are knocking, can't believe the two massive missed headers

tower912

#709
July 15, 2026, 03:47:15 PM
Quote from: tower912 on July 15, 2026, 03:40:03 PMIt will be a miracle if this lead holds.  Argentina is insane and England is too passive.
Bump
Matthew 25: 31-46

Its DJOver

#710
July 15, 2026, 03:48:36 PM
Wasn't even that well hit, Pickford out of position.
Scoop motto:
Quote from: ATL MU Warrior on February 06, 2025, 06:04:29 PMthe stats bear that out, but

tower912

#711
July 15, 2026, 03:52:50 PM
I think Argentina wins in stoppage time.
Matthew 25: 31-46

tower912

#712
July 15, 2026, 03:53:41 PM
...30 seconds later...
Matthew 25: 31-46

21Jumpstreet

#713
July 15, 2026, 03:53:46 PM
Relentless by Argentina!! Wow

Its DJOver

#714
July 15, 2026, 03:53:54 PM
Can't say it wasn't coming. Turns out parking the bus for 40 minutes isn't a great plan against this team.
Scoop motto:
Quote from: ATL MU Warrior on February 06, 2025, 06:04:29 PMthe stats bear that out, but

Pakuni

#715
July 15, 2026, 03:55:16 PM
Quote from: Its DJOver on July 15, 2026, 03:53:54 PMCan't say it wasn't coming. Turns out parking the bus for 40 minutes isn't a great plan against this team.

You know what they say about prevent defense ...

JWags85

#716
July 15, 2026, 04:00:25 PM
Quote from: Its DJOver on July 15, 2026, 03:53:54 PMCan't say it wasn't coming. Turns out parking the bus for 40 minutes isn't a great plan against this team.

Seemingly as soon as I posted that about their defense, Tuchel had them fall back deeper.  They were pressing higher in the defensive third and making Argentina uncomfortable.  Then they fell deeper back and allowed Argentina the space to start taking shots and banking on their ability to soak up the pressure/crosses.  It worked against Mexico but Argentina has way more ability to attack from varied angles and it showed.

Juan Anderson's Mixtape

#717
July 15, 2026, 04:05:35 PM
Quote from: Its DJOver on July 15, 2026, 03:53:54 PMCan't say it wasn't coming. Turns out parking the bus for 40 minutes isn't a great plan against this team.

Joe Barry masterclass.

Juan Anderson's Mixtape

#718
July 15, 2026, 04:09:59 PM
Messi creating both goals.  England too passive. 

Spain and Argentina will be a fun final.  Two teams that want to possess the ball.

Hards Alumni

#719
July 15, 2026, 04:29:15 PM
Quote from: JWags85 on July 15, 2026, 03:33:32 PMRegardless of how this match and the final end, the one thing you can say about England is that they have, to a man, defended their ASSES off.  I don't know how much is Tuchel and his scheme/strategy/philosophy and how much is the collective culture and effort of the English team, but when its gotten down to it, they have been magnificent and selfless.  Beyond just the defenders and defensive mids, Bellingham was a defensive hero against Mexico, Kane has had plenty of key clearances when dropping team, Gordon is all over the place clearing balls away, and it keeps going...

lol.  Absolutely correct until it wasn't.  Pulling offense for all those defenders was a terrible idea.

MU82

#721
July 15, 2026, 05:18:22 PM
tower = Fab Futbol Forecaster!
"It's not how white men fight." - Tucker Carlson

"Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism." - George Washington

"In a time of deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act." - George Orwell

MuggsyB

#722
July 15, 2026, 06:37:55 PM
I guess Messi still has a little game left?  No pun intended.  Wow....what a cross. 

Billy Hoyle

#723
July 15, 2026, 06:38:19 PM Last Edit: July 15, 2026, 06:49:13 PM by Billy Hoyle
As a long-time supporter of the Three Lions with deep familial ties to England, obviously I'm disappointed, but it was a heck of a ride. I can't disagree with much that has been said here. For me, the match came down to two things:

1. Tuchel went defensive far too early and lost their aggression. If not for Pickford, it could have been 4-1.
2. Messi was inevitable. Argentina are a team of destiny.

That was one hell of a match from start to finish.
"Kevin thinks 'mother' is half a word." - Mike Deane

WarriorFan

#724
July 15, 2026, 06:53:57 PM
I was speaking with a colleague (England fan) just as England scored and I told him I only watch Argentina for the last 10 minutes or so because they score all they need in that time period... and I switched on the TV at the 85th minute and sure enough, Argentina did Argentina!

Very pleased that the most insufferable potential winners (England and France) are now out of it.
"The meaning of life isn't gnashing our bicuspids over what comes after death but tasting the tiny moments that come before it."
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