[WC 2022] Portugal vs Ghana 3-2 FT

[Bigpokey24]

guys the ref is from Morocco, but with a US pali..hmmmm

[GREENWHITEGREEN]

Maybe the Black Stars have something to do with the scoreline at halftime and not entirely because Portugal and so-and-so Portuguese player is not good enough

[mate]

Managers like Santos take all the joy out of football.

At times like this, I actually hate European football...

This can be a long discussion.



Yes, some Europeans can be overly tactical and forget about individualism in football. That's why Argentina and Brazil for a while were better. Tide turned for me starting in 1998...as many Europeans put a premium on skill, talent, and improvisation, while staying tactically sound overall.

Right now Europe is in a down cycle. Teams aren't as strong. Portugal, Spain, and, perhaps, France stand out for me. I say France because Australia is really bad, so we will see.

Keep in mind in this game CR got robbed of a goal with nice attacking play. Same with Canada robbed of a 2nd penalty yesterday. We all rightfully keep bringing up margins.

[Bigpokey24]

can someone tell me exactly which kind of dress Eniola ALuko dey wear sef...the thing get as e be

[airwolex]

Kudus is their best ball player. I would remove Ayew, push him further upfront and bring in another ball winner in the midfield

[joao]

Ghana is too defense-heavy with very little on the offensive side. If they score first,
this will be their script all game long but if Portugal scores first, Ghana will have to
commit more players up front. And that will give Portugal more space to operate.
A tied first game will not be bad for both teams.

[Bigpokey24]

At least CAF teams can defend... unlike Asia and concacrap

[txj]

Ghanians are actually good on the ball, if they take the game to Portugal, good things could happen.

They clearly don't have the talent or the intensity of game to do that...

[jette1]

can someone tell me exactly which kind of dress Eniola ALuko dey wear sef...the thing get as e be

Na only you dey admire am,

[mate]

after watching all 5 CAF teams, the following could dude damages if only they can score, Senegal, Morocco and ghana

Having slept on Croatia vs Morocco, similar to this game, the Atlas Lions parked the bus because they needed 1 point in an opener. I agree Morocco has little attack, so it was correct. And it worked, as Croatia got stymied with a poor attack of our own.

Tactically Ghana, Morocco, and Senegal played correct. Interestingly, the common denominator seems to be a lack of not only strikers, but also combination play in the final 1/3. That is something these teams can work on...same with Croatia, as we've not 1 striker of caliber.

One last thought: Germany plays well in the final 1/3 like Portugal in this game, but you have to score. Germany doesn't have a Klose. Portugal better hope CR can convert these chances or bring in somebody who can.

Possession and even nice play in the final 1/3 need scoring. Think Spain when they were toothless, infuriating and frustrating to watch.

[txj]

can someone tell me exactly which kind of dress Eniola ALuko dey wear sef...the thing get as e be

watch the game bro. watch the game...

[mate]

Ghanians are actually good on the ball, if they take the game to Portugal, good things could happen.

They clearly don't have the talent or the intensity of game to do that...

Agree. Hence, the Black Stars are playing the right tactics, to their ability.

[txj]

Managers like Santos take all the joy out of football.

At times like this, I actually hate European football...

This can be a long discussion.



Yes, some Europeans can be overly tactical and forget about individualism in football. That's why Argentina and Brazil for a while were better. Tide turned for me starting in 1998...as many Europeans put a premium on skill, talent, and improvisation, while staying tactically sound overall.

Right now Europe is in a down cycle. Teams aren't as strong. Portugal, Spain, and, perhaps, France stand out for me. I say France because Australia is really bad, so we will see.

Keep in mind in this game CR got robbed of a goal with nice attacking play. Same with Canada robbed of a 2nd penalty yesterday. We all rightfully keep bringing up margins.

Its the reductionist principle that dominates European thinking of the game. With teams playing first to avoid mistakes rather than pressing their advantage...

A Ghana team totally lacking in quality is then allowed to hang around in an endless series of sterile football...

[YUJAM]

Chief. Portugal will most likely give up some chances as the second half proceeds.

Ghanians are actually good on the ball, if they take the game to Portugal, good things could happen.

They clearly don't have the talent or the intensity of game to do that...

[balo]

Ghana did not get in Portugal"s penalty box.

[GREENWHITEGREEN]

Anyone better than Ayew on the bench, please!!

[mate]

Managers like Santos take all the joy out of football.

At times like this, I actually hate European football...

This can be a long discussion.



Yes, some Europeans can be overly tactical and forget about individualism in football. That's why Argentina and Brazil for a while were better. Tide turned for me starting in 1998...as many Europeans put a premium on skill, talent, and improvisation, while staying tactically sound overall.

Right now Europe is in a down cycle. Teams aren't as strong. Portugal, Spain, and, perhaps, France stand out for me. I say France because Australia is really bad, so we will see.

Keep in mind in this game CR got robbed of a goal with nice attacking play. Same with Canada robbed of a 2nd penalty yesterday. We all rightfully keep bringing up margins.

Its the reductionist principle that dominates European thinking of the game. With teams playing first to avoid mistakes rather than pressing their advantage...

A Ghana team totally lacking in quality is then allowed to hang around in an endless series of sterile football...

Like I said, this would be an interesting thread.



For now I will say European football was once like that but isn't always now. Portugal has shown nice style and combination in the final 1/3, crafting 2 solid chances that CR didn't nail...and CR did nail once but ref made a mistake to invalidate the goal.

As discussed, football is tougher now when a team competently defends. Let's give Ghana credit. They are doggedly defending.

Lastly, Portugal is good, but maybe not as good as a Spain or France (again, let's see with them) or Brazil (let's see if they match the hype). Football is tougher than ever.

[packerland]

Ghanians are actually good on the ball, if they take the game to Portugal, good things could happen.

They clearly don't have the talent or the intensity of game to do that...

Agree. Hence, the Black Stars are playing the right tactics, to their ability.

Ghana is doing what got them to this WC. Don’t forget we outshot them in Ghana.

[Bigpokey24]

ghana done frustrate Portugal, dey are looking clueless ...

[txj]

Managers like Santos take all the joy out of football.

At times like this, I actually hate European football...

This can be a long discussion.



Yes, some Europeans can be overly tactical and forget about individualism in football. That's why Argentina and Brazil for a while were better. Tide turned for me starting in 1998...as many Europeans put a premium on skill, talent, and improvisation, while staying tactically sound overall.

Right now Europe is in a down cycle. Teams aren't as strong. Portugal, Spain, and, perhaps, France stand out for me. I say France because Australia is really bad, so we will see.

Keep in mind in this game CR got robbed of a goal with nice attacking play. Same with Canada robbed of a 2nd penalty yesterday. We all rightfully keep bringing up margins.

Its the reductionist principle that dominates European thinking of the game. With teams playing first to avoid mistakes rather than pressing their advantage...

A Ghana team totally lacking in quality is then allowed to hang around in an endless series of sterile football...

Like I said, this would be an interesting thread.



For now I will say European football was once like that but isn't always now. Portugal has shown nice style and combination in the final 1/3, crafting 2 solid chances that CR didn't nail...and CR did nail once but ref made a mistake to invalidate the goal.

As discussed, football is tougher now when a team competently defends. Let's give Ghana credit. They are doggedly defending.

Lastly, Portugal is good, but maybe not as good as a Spain or France (again, let's see with them) or Brazil (let's see if they match the hype). Football is tougher than ever.

They have the talent to be as good as Spain, if not better.

Give this same squad to Pep or Klopp and the outlook and approach is completely different..

[mate]

Sorry man, this is a terrible ref. Again, in a reverse, he's favoring Ghana, letting them get away with fouls but calls in a vital moment against Portugal.

I call it like it is in this. I did with Canada yesterday, where the ref robbed them in favor of Belgium.

[airwolex]

Ghana showing too much respect

[Bigpokey24]

Fadiga in the stand