1. This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Learn More.

Croatia v Brazil (Quarter Final)

Discussion in 'Qatar 2022' started by StretfordEnd, Dec 5, 2022.

Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
Page 1 of 10
  1. StretfordEnd

    StretfordEnd Fools can be kings
    Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jul 9, 2002
    Messages:
    111,352
    Likes Received:
    19,808
    Location:
    Manchester
    Supports:
    20 Times Champions
    Surely the plucky Croatians can't scrawp their way past a rampant Brazil?

    Friday.
     
    #1 StretfordEnd, Dec 5, 2022
    Garrincha likes this.
  2. rly old bastard

    rly old bastard Registered User

    Joined:
    Nov 27, 2022
    Messages:
    76
    Likes Received:
    24
    Location:
    Brazil
    Supports:
    Santos FC
    Hang on, Korea can still score 3
     
    #2 rly old bastard, Dec 5, 2022
  3. StretfordEnd

    StretfordEnd Fools can be kings
    Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jul 9, 2002
    Messages:
    111,352
    Likes Received:
    19,808
    Location:
    Manchester
    Supports:
    20 Times Champions
    :duke
     
    #3 StretfordEnd, Dec 5, 2022
    rly old bastard likes this.
  4. Garrincha

    Garrincha Not British

    Joined:
    Apr 2, 2022
    Messages:
    7,616
    Likes Received:
    1,014
    Location:
    Singapore
    Supports:
    Singapore
    Brazil 5-0 Croatia
     
    #4 Garrincha, Dec 6, 2022
  5. Ipswich1

    Ipswich1 Registered User

    Joined:
    Aug 3, 2015
    Messages:
    914
    Likes Received:
    302
    Supports:
    Ipswich
    2-0 to Brazil. I don't think they're as good as some suggest, but Croatia have been poor so far
     
    #5 Ipswich1, Dec 6, 2022
  6. Loueez

    Loueez The Dudette

    Joined:
    May 18, 2021
    Messages:
    2,093
    Likes Received:
    589
    Location:
    Awesomestow
    Supports:
    Arsenal
    I think Croatia won't be as naive in defence and will put up a more robust defence but can't see them offering anything in attack.
     
    #6 Loueez, Dec 6, 2022
  7. Kirby

    Kirby Registered User

    Joined:
    Nov 26, 2001
    Messages:
    42,002
    Likes Received:
    13,388
    Location:
    Selhurst Park
    Supports:
    Crystal Palace
    Probably the most boring quarter-final with Brazil coming out on top.

    Have to admit I really want to see a Brazil v Argentina semi-final whether we're still in it or not.
     
    #7 Kirby, Dec 6, 2022
  8. SamB_SCFC

    SamB_SCFC FF Old Skool

    Joined:
    Jun 10, 2002
    Messages:
    11,371
    Likes Received:
    4,535
    Supports:
    Stoke City
    If England don't win then I want a South American champion because we haven't had one since 2002 so that's what I want too. Plus it'll feel proper World Cup if we did beat a South American side in the final.

    Obviously getting ahead of myself and England will probably go out on Saturday but that's the ideal scenario for me.
     
    #8 SamB_SCFC, Dec 6, 2022
    Kirby likes this.
  9. Super_horns

    Super_horns WATFORD Till I Die
    Staff Member

    Joined:
    Sep 28, 2002
    Messages:
    57,401
    Likes Received:
    6,388
    Supports:
    Watford
    If in trouble they can rely on Michael Oliver to give a late penalty or something - seems to be a trait of his!

    TBF the refs and VAR didn't really need to get involved too much in the last 16 games though.
     
    #9 Super_horns, Dec 8, 2022
  10. Kirby

    Kirby Registered User

    Joined:
    Nov 26, 2001
    Messages:
    42,002
    Likes Received:
    13,388
    Location:
    Selhurst Park
    Supports:
    Crystal Palace
    I think the officiating has been decent on the whole. Can't remember too many on-pitch shockers, certainly compared to past World Cups.

    Most the controversy seems to have been exacerbated by VAR.
     
    #10 Kirby, Dec 8, 2022
    Super_horns likes this.
  11. Kris_BORO

    Kris_BORO Registered User

    Joined:
    May 29, 2015
    Messages:
    449
    Likes Received:
    108
    Supports:
    Middlesbrough
    Brazil will win but it wont be straight forward, Croatia are very organised and the midfield will be a good battle
     
    #11 Kris_BORO, Dec 8, 2022
  12. NotsoPosh

    NotsoPosh League 1 Fair Play Winners 23/24

    Joined:
    Dec 24, 2018
    Messages:
    8,634
    Likes Received:
    3,256
    Location:
    Peterborough
    Supports:
    P. U. F. C.
    Think this will be a better match than tonight's one & hoping the Croatia that turned up against Canada turn up rather than the one that faced Morocco & Belgium , if not , may well be an easy afternoon for Brazil who've gone for a well attacking line up , would love to see Southgate do something similar on Saturday .
     
    #12 NotsoPosh, Dec 9, 2022
  13. Kirby

    Kirby Registered User

    Joined:
    Nov 26, 2001
    Messages:
    42,002
    Likes Received:
    13,388
    Location:
    Selhurst Park
    Supports:
    Crystal Palace
    Sticking with this. Think Croatia will try and suck the life out of the game and Brazil will struggle to create a lot but I'm expecting them to wear the Croats down and get the job done.
     
    #13 Kirby, Dec 9, 2022
  14. Machida

    Machida Registered User

    Joined:
    May 24, 2007
    Messages:
    31,687
    Likes Received:
    6,409
    Location:
    Ireland
    Supports:
    Liverpool.
    Fancy the Croatia upset but then I did predict that Uruguay would be dark horses so expect a 5-0 Brazil win. . .:dumbstruck
     
    #14 Machida, Dec 9, 2022
  15. rly old bastard

    rly old bastard Registered User

    Joined:
    Nov 27, 2022
    Messages:
    76
    Likes Received:
    24
    Location:
    Brazil
    Supports:
    Santos FC
    Croatia has been solid
     
    #15 rly old bastard, Dec 9, 2022
  16. Eaman

    Eaman Registered User

    Joined:
    Jan 7, 2018
    Messages:
    3,360
    Likes Received:
    483
    Location:
    Ireland
    Supports:
    FC Barcelona
    Amazing professional players don't know the keeper can pick up the ball after a thigh or knee back. I only found out myself a few years ago but you think they'd be very aware of that
     
    #16 Eaman, Dec 9, 2022
  17. GrantCFC

    GrantCFC Born is the King

    Joined:
    Dec 1, 2016
    Messages:
    13,230
    Likes Received:
    3,780
    Location:
    Arezzo
    Supports:
    Chelsea
    A 37 year old and a 38 year old showing their class.
     
    #17 GrantCFC, Dec 9, 2022
  18. VivaWhom

    VivaWhom Registered User

    Joined:
    Feb 18, 2020
    Messages:
    538
    Likes Received:
    123
    Location:
    England
    Supports:
    Manchester United
    Croatia very solid
     
    #18 VivaWhom, Dec 9, 2022
  19. King_Kenny

    King_Kenny JUSTICE FOR THE 97!

    Joined:
    Jun 12, 2006
    Messages:
    74,109
    Likes Received:
    14,031
    Location:
    Liverpool
    Supports:
    Liverpool
    Croatia are always hard to beat in tournies. Wouldnt bet against them sneaking this game 1-0.
     
    #19 King_Kenny, Dec 9, 2022
  20. Pagnell

    Pagnell MISERABLE C**T

    Joined:
    Jul 10, 2018
    Messages:
    15,426
    Likes Received:
    6,570
    Location:
    Blighty
    Supports:
    Anyone who hates sportwashers and the fans that enable them
    Read someone call them the cockroaches of world football. Not the insult it sounds like and very apt, a very difficult team to beat.
     
    #20 Pagnell, Dec 9, 2022
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)
Page 1 of 10
Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.

Share This Page