GWT: World Cup - Round of 16 - Argentina v. Australia

[Duchene2MacKinnon]

I feel bad for Dybala, all these inferior and almost washed up players getting to play ahead of him. Dybala has been million times better than Di Maria this season in Serie A, not to even mention Papu Gomez not being in the same ballpark for Sevilla.

But it's been the story of his career all the time, unfortunately.

He’s not a wide player and it’s his fault for pissing away his career in Juve. Wants to be famous and not a footballer.

 

[Gecklund]

I feel bad for Dybala, all these inferior and almost washed up players getting to play ahead of him. Dybala has been million times better than Di Maria this season in Serie A, not to even mention Papu Gomez not being in the same ballpark for Sevilla.

But it's been the story of his career all the time, unfortunately.

That’s what happens when you can only play in the same position as the best player in the world.

 

[Power Man]

:lol scoreboard indicating a red card for Argentina wtf

 

[gary69]

That’s what happens when you can only play in the same position as the best player in the world.

Good managers and teams find a way to integrate the best players. Canada found a way to to play Lemieux alongside Gretzky in the Canada Cup 1987, for example.

Unfortunately Argentina has had bad/inadequate managers throughout Messi's international career. That's why he hasn't a World Cup or even two by now, despite his personal best efforts.

But nevertheless, Argentina should be way too good for Australia today.

 

[luiginb]

Scaloni looks much better than anything they've had, especially seeing how quickly he adapts and changes players according to their form/play. But playing the ghost of Papu (amazing player up to 2020 or so) instead of Dybala is head scratching.

 

[Power Man]

We’re going to watch 2 hours of bus parking, aren’t we

 

[Islesfan22]

Does anyone know if yellow cards carry over from group stage?

 

[Very Stable Genius]

Australia is a mid-table EFL championship side, their only hope is somehow lasting till penalties.

 

[Power Man]

Does anyone know if yellow cards carry over from group stage?

Yes, Irvine will miss the next match if Australia wins

 

[Gecklund]

Yes, Irvine will miss the next match if Australia wins

Pretty sure it’s next round they reset.

 

[keonsbitterness]

Australia is a mid-table EFL championship side, their only hope is somehow lasting till penalties.

They're 25% of the way there. Or 5% including added time.

 

[Power Man]

Pretty sure it’s next round they reset.

probably

 

[PromisedLand]

I wonder what is more aggravating. Watching paint dry or watching Australia play soccer

 

[Evilo]

Good managers and teams find a way to integrate the best players. Canada found a way to to play Lemieux alongside Gretzky in the Canada Cup 1987, for example.

Zidane + Djorkaeff WC98
Zidane+Henry+Anelka+Trezeguet EC00

 

[Very Stable Genius]

Fair play though, they are doing better than I expected. Argentina can't sleep walk through this.

 

[Savant]

The Aussies are kind of pinning Argentina back with their set pieces

 

[Blender]

Australia going to try and shithouse a win and I can't blame them considering the talent difference.

 

[gary69]

Argentina are idiots so far. There is no pace, urgency or creativity in their game. Australia can play this way all through the match, hoping for an odd set piece goal (header/free kick) or settling for the PK lottery.

Of course Argentina can change to their approach for a more positive one later in the match, but Scaloni hasn't exactly been a tactical genious previously in this regard.

 

[notsocommonsense]

I wonder what is more aggravating. Watching paint dry or watching Australia play soccer

I get it for Australia, but man this is awful to watch

 

[Very Stable Genius]

Messi is already frustrated.

 

[Islesfan22]

Argentina poor so far. Messi not involved.

 

[Very Stable Genius]

Messi is already frustrated.

And channels that frustration into a nice goal haha

 

[keonsbitterness]

Messi is already frustrated.

.........or not.

 

[J T Money]

Messi opens it up

 

[Rob]

Messi with another beauty