Re: World Cup 2022 Final: Argentina vs France

by BarcaLearning Sun Dec 18, 2022 3:00 pm

Di Maria in, put in Real Madrid time defensive shift to help shut Mbappe as well as bomb forward to help Messi create. COME ON MESSI~ DI MARIA, ARG~

by BarcaLearning Sun Dec 18, 2022 3:11 pm

Upamcano pushing the Arg player into Lloris, keep this up, mistake in that d Very Happy

Arg started very well, too bad still no one in the box for that chance.

by BarcaLearning Sun Dec 18, 2022 3:20 pm

Arg trying to keep the tempo high n intense, while France trying to counter swift but keeping calm, intriguing Very Happy

by BarcaLearning Sun Dec 18, 2022 3:22 pm

Di Maria vs Dembele who obviously cant defend, Kounde should know better Razz

by terrance511 Sun Dec 18, 2022 3:23 pm

it's scripted. dead sport.

by BarcaLearning Sun Dec 18, 2022 3:25 pm

Works again, Messi with yet another pen, with that pause putting the GK wrong way. Elite run of pens, n ppl say Messi crack under pressure Very Happy

by Art Morte Sun Dec 18, 2022 3:26 pm

Oh look, another lame penalty goal Rolling Eyes

So boring.

by Thimmy Sun Dec 18, 2022 3:27 pm

I imagine the script says that France will eventually win, despite their 1 goal deficit right now. Dead sport? It's the most popular sport in the world hmm

by BarcaLearning Sun Dec 18, 2022 3:36 pm

WOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW

by Robespierre Sun Dec 18, 2022 3:37 pm

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLL

by BarcaLearning Sun Dec 18, 2022 3:40 pm

Holt shit, Upcmecano having MEssi in his pocket so far...

by Winter is Coming Sun Dec 18, 2022 3:42 pm

neuro11 wrote:
Winter is Coming wrote:France are they clear winners here. They have more physicality, athleticism and pace on their team. The team also isn't depedent on one player. Mbappe has been a bit poor these last two games in the WC, yet they reached the final, Messi has been playing amazing which has led them there. 8 of 11 goals for Argentina have come from Messi direct contribution, he has an off game, France shut him down or a mixture of both and Argentina are in trouble.

How can a team reach WC final depending on only one player? Your comment is unjust to others who delivered superbly to help Messi get here. Molina and Alvarez's goals now look so simple and are easily ignored. Even though in the past the supporting casts missed sitters. You remove the contributions of Martinez (two of them), Alvarez, Molina and a few others, do Argentina go past the knockout stages? Messi has three assists because through were converted. This team is superbly low in profile but highly efficient. That's one thing they are heavily dependent on Messi. They are genuinely outperforming themselves due to the influence of Messi. Argentina is not dependent on one man but they are surely playing for one man and I consider that as a strength, not as a weakness. You may shut Messi but I doubt you can't shut his influence.

Still time left, but I’ll eat the humble pie.

by BarcaLearning Sun Dec 18, 2022 3:42 pm

Giroud not happy, wow, Di Maria in god mode n Deschamps trying to fix things already Very Happy

by Warrior Sun Dec 18, 2022 3:42 pm

Di Maria masterclass

by Firenze Sun Dec 18, 2022 3:43 pm

always believed in Argentina, just look hungrier

Messi undisputed GOAT, CR7 in shambles

by Warrior Sun Dec 18, 2022 3:44 pm

Yes there is urgency for Deschamps he must make changes right now

Mbappé and Giroud lack agression in pressing and they struggle to even touch the ball

by Uncanny Sun Dec 18, 2022 3:45 pm

I think it’s done. France can’t get the ball and Giroud is off, the team knows they lost within the first half hour.

by Casciavit Sun Dec 18, 2022 3:53 pm

Argentina have completely dominated France.

45 more minutes to hold on!

by Casciavit Sun Dec 18, 2022 3:55 pm

Overload Mbappe's side with Messi to open up space for Di Maria on the far side to get 1v1s with Kounde

Not surprised by Deschamps switch in the 40th minute

by halamadrid2 Sun Dec 18, 2022 3:56 pm

France: 0 shots on target, 0 shots on goal, 0 xG, 0 offsides, 0 corners, 2 subs.
— Soccer Gods (@soccergods) December 18, 2022

You have a Balon'dor winner sitting at home to serve us this. Zidane in

by BarcaLearning Sun Dec 18, 2022 3:57 pm

What a first half performance from Arg, France hardly ever even got the ball ffs.... everyone was amazing, obviously the ace card was Di Maria on the left, what a move by Scolani Very Happy

Dembele is very not well drilled in defensing still so Di Maria he couldnt handle at all.

Keep saying its no joke Messi would have won a WC already in 2014 if Maria werent out for that final n its clear as daylight now Razz

France will push for it as time goes n hopefully Messi can orchestra another counter to kill the game.

by El Gunner Sun Dec 18, 2022 3:57 pm

terrance511 wrote:it's scripted. dead sport.

not the way France have showed up today Laughing

did someone tell them it's a final not a training ground exercise?

very soft penalty indeed though, still dumb decision by Dumbele

by Myesyats Sun Dec 18, 2022 3:58 pm

Argentina are playing mesmerizing football fffs

Best ball I’ve seen in a good while

Scaloni :bow:

by El Gunner Sun Dec 18, 2022 4:02 pm

my challenge to Argentina now... keep a clean sheet and don't do something rash Laughing

jesus christ some of these tackles are giving me nerves

by Art Morte Sun Dec 18, 2022 4:04 pm

France have plenty of scorers, but zero creative players. It's showing in a major way, they can't do anything with the ball.

by BarrileteCosmico Sun Dec 18, 2022 4:04 pm

Pen was soft af but the 2nd was a sublime team goal.

We have either managed to keep France entirely out of the game or theres a lot more sick players than Dechamps let the press know about. A far more one sided game than anyone expected so far.

...but in 2018 France scored 3 goals in 15 minutes against us, so we need to keep this up.

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