[WC 2022 R16] FRANCE 3 (Olivier, Mbappe X 2) POLAND 1 (Lewa) FT

[Scipio Africanus]

Lineups:

France: Lloris, Koundé, Varane, Upamecano, T.Hernández, Tchouaméni, Rabiot, Dembélé, Griezmann, Mbappé, Giroud.

Poland: Szczesny, Bereszynski, Glik, Kiwior, Cash, Krychowiak, Zielinski, Szymanski, Frankowski, Kaminski, Lewandowski.

Why is Ibrahima "One Man Defence" Konate not in the centerback pairing? I would have played him instead of Uppermechanic.

Konate broke the World Cup record for most tackles in a World Cup game against Tunisia. He had 11 tackles. Why he is not playing is a mystery.

[txj]

Will the Poles ditch their cowardly tactics or will they defend for 120 minutes hoping for penalties?

Why is it "cowardly" rather than pragmatic? Defense is part of the game and if a team knows it is better off using that department of the game to its advantage rather than play to its opponent's advantage, I'd call that pragmatic and smart. And it is up to the opposition to figure out how to break down a stubborn and rugged defensive approach.

Its about people not understanding the game.
Playing with a low block is a legitimate tactic in football.

You play to your own strength as well as to minimize the opponent's strength.
The Poles are not on the same talent level as France.

If so, I hope they are ready to home home, then.

Football doesn't work like that

[mate]

Poland with a rare sequence of passes.



Usually I give an underdog a chance if they hold out in the opening 15-20 minutes. Again, I mean no disrespect. But Poland plays with little ambition or skill and probably won't see many if any quality chances.

France is also exceptional in the final 1/3rd.

[Scipio Africanus]

Will the Poles ditch their cowardly tactics or will they defend for 120 minutes hoping for penalties?

Why is it "cowardly" rather than pragmatic? Defense is part of the game and if a team knows it is better off using that department of the game to its advantage rather than play to its opponent's advantage, I'd call that pragmatic and smart. And it is up to the opposition to figure out how to break down a stubborn and rugged defensive approach.

Its about people not understanding the game.
Playing with a low block is a legitimate tactic in football.

You play to your own strength as well as to minimize the opponent's strength.
The Poles are not on the same talent level as France.

Oh shut it you stupid cvnt. How is your best team in group C, Saudi Arabia doing?

[mate]

See, Poland on rare counter and it's a bird killing hope towards Lewandowski.

Just don't see it.

[txj]

Will the Poles ditch their cowardly tactics or will they defend for 120 minutes hoping for penalties?

Why is it "cowardly" rather than pragmatic? Defense is part of the game and if a team knows it is better off using that department of the game to its advantage rather than play to its opponent's advantage, I'd call that pragmatic and smart. And it is up to the opposition to figure out how to break down a stubborn and rugged defensive approach.

Its about people not understanding the game.
Playing with a low block is a legitimate tactic in football.

You play to your own strength as well as to minimize the opponent's strength.
The Poles are not on the same talent level as France.

Oh shut it you stupid cvnt

There's something deeply wrong with you.
You need help...

[Odas]

Lineups:

France: Lloris, Koundé, Varane, Upamecano, T.Hernández, Tchouaméni, Rabiot, Dembélé, Griezmann, Mbappé, Giroud.

Poland: Szczesny, Bereszynski, Glik, Kiwior, Cash, Krychowiak, Zielinski, Szymanski, Frankowski, Kaminski, Lewandowski.

On paper, France should not only win this game against Poland, but massacre them

[Scipio Africanus]

Will the Poles ditch their cowardly tactics or will they defend for 120 minutes hoping for penalties?

Why is it "cowardly" rather than pragmatic? Defense is part of the game and if a team knows it is better off using that department of the game to its advantage rather than play to its opponent's advantage, I'd call that pragmatic and smart. And it is up to the opposition to figure out how to break down a stubborn and rugged defensive approach.

Its about people not understanding the game.
Playing with a low block is a legitimate tactic in football.

You play to your own strength as well as to minimize the opponent's strength.
The Poles are not on the same talent level as France.

Oh shut it you stupid cvnt

There's something deeply wrong with you.
You need help...

You wish. How is your best team in Group C doing, you pompous a$$?

[Odas]

Will the Poles ditch their cowardly tactics or will they defend for 120 minutes hoping for penalties?

Why is it "cowardly" rather than pragmatic? Defense is part of the game and if a team knows it is better off using that department of the game to its advantage rather than play to its opponent's advantage, I'd call that pragmatic and smart. And it is up to the opposition to figure out how to break down a stubborn and rugged defensive approach.

Its about people not understanding the game.
Playing with a low block is a legitimate tactic in football.

You play to your own strength as well as to minimize the opponent's strength.
The Poles are not on the same talent level as France.

If so, I hope they are ready to home home, then

Football doesn't work like that

I know, but with the STARTS France is parading, they should beat Poland with 'relative ease.'

[Scipio Africanus]

Give credit to the Poles. They are actually attacking more than in any game they have played this WC.

[mate]

France is shifting a bit, laying back now, trying to get that sucker punch counter.

Let's see if the Poles take the bait and gamble on some numbers in the final 1/3rd.

The French are versatile. Pretty nice football to see.

[Scipio Africanus]

Poland are defending Mbappe superbly

[Coach]

Dare France be level at the break. A goal in the first half or early second is an absolute must. If they venture too far into the Pole’s fishing net, they’ll be torn a brand new Krakow.

Frustration is the name of the game.

[txj]

France is shifting a bit, laying back now, trying to get that sucker punch counter.

Let's see if the Poles take the bait and gamble on some numbers in the final 1/3rd.

The French are versatile. Pretty nice football to see.

Poland also getting greater foothold in MF

They're shifting Lewa into a near inside right position

[mate]

Mbappe tried to do too much on that. Needs to pass. Even his speed won't beat 2 men staggered.

[Scipio Africanus]

Giroud!!! What a miss!!!

[mate]

France is shifting a bit, laying back now, trying to get that sucker punch counter.

Let's see if the Poles take the bait and gamble on some numbers in the final 1/3rd.

The French are versatile. Pretty nice football to see.

Poland also getting greater foothold in MF

They're shifting Lewa into a near inside right position

We'll see how much this is Poland vs France improvising.

[txj]

Dare France be level at the break. A goal in the first half or early second is an absolute must. If they venture too far into the Pole’s fishing net, they’ll be torn a brand new Krakow.

Frustration is the name of the game.

Beware the Pole hiding in the bushes..

But France are also happy to cede possession.

What a miss by Giroud!!!

[Scipio Africanus]

Oh my goodness Giroud just Yakubued France!!!! Open net!!

[mate]

See how Poland almost shot itself with that gift giveaway?

Defender should have let that ball go out but instead saves it to French player for breakaway.

This is football IQ.

[Odas]

Wow! France (Giroud) missed such easy chance? Hmm!

[Scipio Africanus]

Dangerous FK to Poland. OK Lewa, let's see what you got ...

[mate]

Didn't look like foul much less a yellow?