Serbia 1 vs Costa Rica 0 (Kolarov) FT

[mate]

Costa Rica's best players are in their late 20's and early 30's. This might be one WC too far. I think this Serb team is better balanced than their cousins in Croatia.

I don't see how Serbia is more balanced than Croatia. We have pretty much a complete team. The quality up front is questionable, but Mandzukic, Kramaric, and Rebic might develop and peak in time.

Also, from watching both teams, I believe we move the ball much better, especially offensively, than Serbia. Both teams are gritty when need be. But I thing we have 1 more level of class.

Of course, I'm Croatian and have a bias. But I like to think I keep it as objective as possible.

It's close. But I like their balance of role players Matic and Luka Milivojević compared to flair players Tadic and Savic. I also like the fact that their two full backs Ivanovic and Kolarov are experienced but still young enough to contribute. Overall Croatia has the higher profile players though.

Fair enough.

I fantasize sometimes what if the old Yugoslav republics had a united team. I think it would easily challenge Brazil and Germany.

[ohenhen1]

My hope is now with Brazil to stop UEFA.

[Kabalega]

Bad concept.
Costa Rica playing to the strength of Serbia; high balls into the Serbia backline.

Same crap we did yesterday

They were also forcing the ball to the left where there were more defenders, but still failed to swing it quickly to the right where they had more forwards. At least they were better than Naija in having more forwards on the other side.

[marutimon]

UEFA is having quite the cup.
6 wins and a draw between Iceland and Argentina so far...

[Kabalega]

UEFA is having quite the cup.
6 wins and a draw between Iceland and Argentina so far...

You guys should realize that UEFA have the numbers.

[AreaDaddy]

UEFA is having quite the cup.
6 wins and a draw between Iceland and Argentina so far...

And scored in every single match.

[airwolex]

Costa rica played better than we did yesterday. Bear in mind that their players are playing in even worse leagues than ours.

[airwolex]

Costa Rica's best players are in their late 20's and early 30's. This might be one WC too far. I think this Serb team is better balanced than their cousins in Croatia.

I don't see how Serbia is more balanced than Croatia. We have pretty much a complete team. The quality up front is questionable, but Mandzukic, Kramaric, and Rebic might develop and peak in time.

Also, from watching both teams, I believe we move the ball much better, especially offensively, than Serbia. Both teams are gritty when need be. But I thing we have 1 more level of class.

Of course, I'm Croatian and have a bias. But I like to think I keep it as objective as possible.

It's close. But I like their balance of role players Matic and Luka Milivojević compared to flair players Tadic and Savic. I also like the fact that their two full backs Ivanovic and Kolarov are experienced but still young enough to contribute. Overall Croatia has the higher profile players though.

Fair enough.

I fantasize sometimes what if the old Yugoslav republics had a united team. I think it would easily challenge Brazil and Germany.

They would be right up there. But would y'all get along?

[airwolex]

UEFA is having quite the cup.
6 wins and a draw between Iceland and Argentina so far...

You guys should realize that UEFA have the numbers.

Going by how things are panning up maybe the should even have more. God knows I'd prefer to see Italy and Holland to Saudi Arabia.

[wale1974]

Costa Rica's best players are in their late 20's and early 30's. This might be one WC too far. I think this Serb team is better balanced than their cousins in Croatia.

I don't see how Serbia is more balanced than Croatia. We have pretty much a complete team. The quality up front is questionable, but Mandzukic, Kramaric, and Rebic might develop and peak in time.

Also, from watching both teams, I believe we move the ball much better, especially offensively, than Serbia. Both teams are gritty when need be. But I thing we have 1 more level of class.

Of course, I'm Croatian and have a bias. But I like to think I keep it as objective as possible.

It's close. But I like their balance of role players Matic and Luka Milivojević compared to flair players Tadic and Savic. I also like the fact that their two full backs Ivanovic and Kolarov are experienced but still young enough to contribute. Overall Croatia has the higher profile players though.

Fair enough.

I fantasize sometimes what if the old Yugoslav republics had a united team. I think it would easily challenge Brazil and Germany.

Epic

[wale1974]

Costa rica played better than we did yesterday. Bear in mind that their players are playing in even worse leagues than ours.

[mcal]

Costa rica played better than we did yesterday. Bear in mind that their players are playing in even worse leagues than ours.

...Navas the goalie plays in the worse league? If we have one marque player like in SE may be will be a force.

[theYemster]

UEFA is having quite the cup.
6 wins and a draw between Iceland and Argentina so far...

5 wins and three draws from Iceland, Spain and Portugal.