GWT: World Cup - Group F (Morocco and Croatia Advance)

[Karterthadon]

You are not the only one, but others keep saying this.

USA and Mexico are better quality sides. We have sexier attacking options, but the team as a whole is a tier below those teams.

If you go on player to player basis, ya, those two sides have better talent overall. But Davies and David are probably the two best players in all of CONCACAF

 

[Power Man]

Dammit Morocco you had to score an OG lol

 

[SeawaterOnIce]

If you go on player to player basis, ya, those two sides have better talent overall. But Davies and David are probably the two best players in all of CONCACAF

So yeah, we are a tier below those teams.

Having 1-2 quality players means totally squat in my eyes. Norway has arguable the best striker in the globe and that doesn't mean anything.

 

[Very Stable Genius]

Besides Kone, what up-and-coming talent do we have for the midfield?

 

[Savant]

You are not the only one, but others keep saying this.

USA and Mexico are better quality sides. We have sexier attacking options, but the team as a whole is a tier below those teams.

I don’t know if I agree with that. And sometimes the sexier attacking options masks the biggest difference. Not having to find a #9 at that level is huge.

Even if USA and Mexico are “better” Canada has absolutely closed that gap

Canada attack, USA midfield and Mexico defense would be a fun team

 

[LuckyPierre]

Disclaimer - not a life-long soccer guy. Really buying into it lately. Proud of Canada's effort.

In all three Canadian matches, I've found Miller to be weak defensively. Looks decent pace-wise, but his positioning and awareness seems to be targeted and exploited by opposing strikers.

Could be more decisive with the ball as well. Takes too much time evaluating distribution options, limiting space for his teammates when they receive his passes.

 

[SeawaterOnIce]

Besides Kone, what up-and-coming talent do we have for the midfield?

Jay Herdman plays midfield.



Seriously, I have heard good things about Lucas Dias from people that have watched him.

 

[Savant]

Besides Kone, what up-and-coming talent do we have for the midfield?

They get another cycle out of Eustaquio. They have some dual nationals and they are producing good talent. It could be a lot worse

 

[SeawaterOnIce]

I don’t know if I agree with that. And sometimes the sexier attacking options masks the biggest difference. Not having to find a #9 at that level is huge.

Even if USA and Mexico are “better” Canada has absolutely closed that gap

Canada attack, USA midfield and Mexico defense would be a fun team

Put it this way since we are on a hockey forum. We are a team that has 2 good wingers on the top line with a meh top line center, shit bottom 9 and an awful blueline full of Gudbransons.

Not disagreeing about the last point.

 

[TheMoreYouKnow]

Oh dear Belgium. Oh dear.

 

[bluesfan94]

Lolkaku

 

[TMLeafer]

Hoilett got kneed in the head, you kidding me ref

 

[Savi]

Lukaku seriously

 

[TMLeafer]

They get another cycle out of Eustaquio. They have some dual nationals and they are producing good talent. It could be a lot worse

I'm hoping we can grab some dual nationality CB

 

[hockey20000]

lukaku lol.

 

[bluesfan94]

Lolkaku x2.

Ball was out of bounds but lol

 

[Savant]

Put it this way since we are on a hockey forum. We are a team that has 2 good wingers on the top line with a meh top line center, shit bottom 9 and an awful blueline full of Gudbransons.

Not disagreeing about the last point.

Which is a lot better that it previously was. But Canada has two all stars in their prime. That helps a lot. Things are looking up

I'm hoping we can grab some dual nationality CB

It’s such a shame y’all couldn’t keep Tomori

 

[bluesfan94]

I'm hoping we can grab some dual nationality CB

It's a shame y'all couldn't lock down Tomori

 

[SeawaterOnIce]

It's a shame y'all couldn't lock down Tomori

He took his talent to England and is now playing for Eng.....oh wait.

Oof.

 

[Savant]

Croatia look out of ideas and possibly gasoline. Courtois keeping them alive almost single handed to this point and now KDB is starting to take the game over

 

[hockey20000]

belgium lol. making it interesting atleast.

 

[Savant]

He took his talent to England and is now playing for Eng.....oh wait.

Oof.

If Canada had Tomori they would have the best Striker, Winger and Centerback in CONCACAF

 

[bluesfan94]

He took his talent to England and is now playing for Eng.....oh wait.

Oof.

I don't really begrudge him that though. He's lived in England for as long as he can remember (until he moved to Italy, of course).

 

[SeawaterOnIce]

I don't really begrudge him that though. He's lived in England for as long as he can remember (until he moved to Italy, of course).

Yup. Not a Giuseppe Rossi-like move in my eyes.

In hindsight, I'm sure Tomori would have probably given the CMNT a chance.

 

[bluesfan94]

Croatia look out of ideas and possibly gasoline. Courtois keeping them alive almost single handed to this point and now KDB is starting to take the game over

Watching Canada/Morocco at the moment; how is Courtois keeping Croatia alive?