World Cup: Group D: Argentina vs. Iceland, 6/16/2018

[robertmac43]

Messi is trying to do too much today, simplify your game sir

 

[Eisen]

Seems to me that all he needs to do is draw 3 or 4 guys and that should open it up for someone to tap it in.

Iceland is playing at times with 8 in one row. If they stay disciplined, it won't matter if he can draw 3, the players that are free will be outside.

 

[TP]

good stall technique

 

[Name Nameless]

Seems to me that all he needs to do is draw 3 or 4 guys and that should open it up for someone to tap it in.

Of course it is one with a lousy shot who then actually tries to shoot from outside of the box.

 

[Make]

Should try more from the outside and sides, not the middle. Too crowded there.

 

[Theokritos]

Seems to me that all he needs to do is draw 3 or 4 guys and that should open it up for someone to tap it in.

He does that all the time.

 

[TP]

5 minutes?? how the hell did they get there?

 

[JustaFinnishGuy]

The exact reason I don't watch football more than every 4 years. Stalling and taking away the clock along with the fake injuries just to take time off the clock. The ref usually lets it go through because it's a part of the game ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Caught the 2nd half and it's been Argentina's but they have not done much to break through Iceland's players who are sitting still when Messi has the ball.
It's been a semi-entertaining game.

 

[Luigi Habs]

Argentina’s fullbacks are awful. Both of them.

 

[gary69]

I understand and respect the way Iceland defends, but Sampaoli needs to make changes the rest of the way. There’s no reason why exciting young players like Lo Celso, Pavón and Dybala shouldn’t be playing

Yeah, Argentina was set up all wrong by Sampaoli. Until Pavon came on, the wide men were useless and central players (Messi, Aguero) were taking turns running into the the crowd of Iceland players, trying to driblle past half a dozen players. There just wasn't enough creativity with the likes of Mascherano, Biglia and Banega. Lo Celso and Dybala would have been much needed.

 

[sr edler]

These type of games without much flow are pretty boring.

 

[Shrimper]

If I was an Argentinian I would be very worried following this. The supposed easiest game and they struggle to break them down. Croatia and Nigeria will be much tougher and they cannot play this toothless against them.

 

[The Moose]

Given the Ref has decided the Argentinians are just diving anyway, they should really try to stay on their feet.

To me it looked that the challenge on Pavon was more worthy of a PK than the contact in the box where the PK was given.

 

[JustaFinnishGuy]

To me it looked that the challenge on Pavon was more worthy of a PK than the contact in the box where the PK was given.

Agree fully. Seemed like the defender was in his own space and the Argentinian just ran into him.
It would have been interference in hockey terms and rules but I don't think it was nearly enough for a penalty shot. Whatever. I'm not an expert at all.

 

[Luigi Habs]

If I was an Argentinian I would be very worried following this. The supposed easiest game and they struggle to break them down. Croatia and Nigeria will be much tougher and they cannot play this toothless against them.

I think Iceland is their toughest matchup. Argentina are not good against teams that park the bus.

 

[The Moose]

Messi vs Ronaldo, similar situation. Messi hit the wall once again.

 

[TP]

way to go, Iceland!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Shrimper]

Woeful from Messi

 

[offkilter]

Iceland stands tall!

 

[saskriders]

Iceland!

 

[missingchicklet]

Iceland! Awesome job!

 

[LemmyUlanov55]

Well deserved draw! Iceland with great defending, hats off!

 

[robertmac43]

power to Iceland they made Messi uncomfortable all game

 

[Name Nameless]

Hey, I was one of only two to predict the result!

Ok mods. You really have to close the polls when the game starts.

 

[GKJ]

Fabulous stuff, specifically from the goalkeeper