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Sports › Re: South Korea Vs Ghana: FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: (2 - 3) On 28th Nov 2022 by oliverano: 3:32pm On Nov 28, 2022
Ekpekus:
A defensive midfielder converted to a striker by the coach scored a brace in less than 3 mins against Ghana...
This world cup is truly magical
But we were told it's not sweet because FIFA told players to play football not politics and other nonsense....

Best world cup since France 98.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by oliverano: 12:54pm On Nov 28, 2022
FBS:
The MOTM is for that reason and its a bonus.
For team of the tournament. Good idea, didn't think of that but might incorporate it.
Let's see how the 2nd round of matches go.
Ok Chief, thanks!
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by oliverano: 10:23pm On Nov 27, 2022
andrewbaba44:
A lose can still see Spain through grin
If Spain lose like 3:0 they'll still qualify provided Germany don't hit Costa Rica with 7 or more

Spain will qualify with Germany though.

Japan blew their opportunity.
Sports › Re: Croatia Vs Canada: FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: (4 -1) On 27th Nov 2022 by oliverano: 6:37pm On Nov 27, 2022
blowjohn:
Why canada defence just dey like this? Its like they r tired or under a spell?
Upset dey hard to happen twice a day because the favourites will always try to be more cautious after watching the other favourite losing.

When Germany lost to Japan, I knew Spain will beat Costa Rica. Same thing happened today when Morocco shocked Belgium with handicap win, I knew Crotia will at least draw even though I wanted Canada to win but football doesn't care about my emotions so there's that.
Sports › Re: Croatia Vs Canada: FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: (4 -1) On 27th Nov 2022 by oliverano: 5:32pm On Nov 27, 2022
Zonefree:
Any body wey don chop money for bet for this World cup dey use jazz.
grin grin grin

No level of jazz will tell you to choose Japan to beat Germany then in turn select Costa Rica who lost 7:0 to defeat that team who just defeated Germany.

Again no jazz will make you choose Morocco to beat Belgium handicap.

Chief wetin dey happen here pass jazz doings ooo lol
Sports › Re: Croatia Vs Canada: FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: (4 -1) On 27th Nov 2022 by oliverano: 5:08pm On Nov 27, 2022
cool

The real "dark horse" wearing black and person say world cup no sweet lol
Sports › Re: Belgium Vs Morocco: FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 ( 0 - 2) On 27th Nov 2022 by oliverano: 4:00pm On Nov 27, 2022
grin grin grin

But when the kid called, he told us that football is played only in Europe and that only European teams can defeat teams from Europe. Imagine Ecuador laying a grip on this weak Belgian team Lmao...

Meanwhile, before the tournament Eto'o said..."Cameroon will win the world cup after beating Morocco in the final" cool

That won't happen but but.....
Sports › Re: Japan Vs Costa Rica: FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: (0 - 1) On 27 Nov 2022 by oliverano: 2:52pm On Nov 27, 2022
Angelfrost:
How have Germany performed in the last 10 games in the build up to this tournament?!!

What is Germany's current quality compared to other top European teams?!!


If you must know, their loss to Japan came as no surprise to some of us who have been following them closely... They are a shadow of the Machines of world cups past.

So yes, they are the underdogs tonight... Spain already has a higher rating than they do. This is just current fact!!!

Germany beating Spain will definitely be an UPSET!... And yes, it will throw the group into an open frenzy free for all teams (since all will be on 3 points)!... This will be the most interesting of all fixtures and groups.
Things you love to read grin
Sports › Re: Argentina Vs Mexico FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 (2 - 0) On 26th Nov 2022 by oliverano: 2:06pm On Nov 27, 2022
Niklaus398:
well let watch n see. We will think Saudi is the under dog that won't qualify, sometimes the underdogs can stunned the top dogs.
True. That's why it's football.... unpredictable!
Sports › Re: Japan Vs Costa Rica: FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: (0 - 1) On 27 Nov 2022 by oliverano: 1:59pm On Nov 27, 2022
Angelfrost:
Costa Rica just threw that group wide open...!

If Germany manages an upset tonight, then it will be down to the wire for all members of the group!
So Germany beating Spain is now an upset? Hmm interesting. I tell you if Germany had defeated Japan 2 or 3 nil with Spain beating Costa Rica with something like 2:1, then zero chance you say that Germany beating Spain is an upset.

Before the world cup, Germany were among the favourites even ahead of Spain...your statement is pure "recency bias"

On the result, It won't be an upset if they beat Spain, no way!
Sports › Re: Japan Vs Costa Rica: FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: (0 - 1) On 27 Nov 2022 by oliverano: 1:33pm On Nov 27, 2022
bluefilm:
I pray that Germany loses tonight so that they will be among the first big names casualties to be eliminated.
grin grin grin

They won't be eliminated though.

Japan blew their chance so even if Spain win today, I'll still expect Enrique to wipe them(Japan) Oraimo cord in final group game for messing up such a great opportunity
Sports › Re: Japan Vs Costa Rica: FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: (0 - 1) On 27 Nov 2022 by oliverano: 1:13pm On Nov 27, 2022
zuby4real10:
I pray Germany should beat Spain tonight so dat all the 4 teams in the group will have equal 3 points. Final group matches should be the decider for each country.
grin grin grin grin

You sure? Lol. Or you want to start calculating how Japan will beat Spain in final game and qualify because you know........

Barca must be hated grin

cool
Sports › Re: Argentina Vs Mexico FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 (2 - 0) On 26th Nov 2022 by oliverano: 1:09pm On Nov 27, 2022
Niklaus398:
well with what I watch Saudi played against Poland ...they might just defeat this Mexico team. Saudi's were wasteful in front of goal against Poland. Hopefully their coach will work on that.

If Saudi beat Mexico,... Argentina must beat Poland to qualify for a draw can't see them through.
I wasn't arguing about who'll qualify though. If you follow the comments, you'll notice that I was countering his false projections on who will qualify if last games end in draws.

On Argentina, if they can't beat Poland and qualify from that group, then they have no business in Qatar2022!
Sports › Re: Japan Vs Costa Rica: FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: (0 - 1) On 27 Nov 2022 by oliverano: 1:05pm On Nov 27, 2022
Doyou2019:
All they have is Campbell . Campbell who couldn't secure a spot in an old deteriorating Arsenal setup from way back.

Abeg this one na 3-0 to the Blue Samurais
Lol grin

Football is and will remain unpredictable. Know this and your peace of mind is assured cool
Sports › Re: Argentina Vs Mexico FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 (2 - 0) On 26th Nov 2022 by oliverano: 8:25am On Nov 27, 2022
Soso990240:
bro, listen and Listen good. I wasn't lucky to play professional football.. but I have gone for trial in up to 3 club in Nigeria Professional League. So, it will be safe to say that I know football to a great extent. A number 10 role is a free Role.. main position depends on the formation. So in a 4-4-2 formation, According to you, So number 10 will be with no 9 up front? cheesy Oga, when you hear free Role, it's the number 10 role. In a 4-3-3, the no 10 is in line with no 8, but 8 does more of the pressing and pressuring of the opponents defence, just behind d front 3.. no 10 is the link between every player in the field, take the ball and distribute.. free Role mostly
Lol bros I'm not arguing with you lmao.

This isn't something worth arguing. I even said you're right in the first post. And no I'm not saying #10 is SS i.e second striker. I just sent you the image to see the positioning and unfortunately that was in a 4:4:2 with two strikers up top. In 4:2:3:1 the position is different.

All I'm saying is that the position naming depends on countries. The #10 is the creator, a position some call free role, AM, trequartista etc. He plays above the two midfilders.

No be argument bros, just making your point lol.
Sports › Re: Argentina Vs Mexico FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 (2 - 0) On 26th Nov 2022 by oliverano: 7:38am On Nov 27, 2022
Soso990240:
hmm.. I don't know what u meant by the bolded. But I know that no 8 position is up the attack above no 10. The only difference is that no 10 can roam to any position to receive and distribute the ball.. but 8 is more of a 2nd striker
That's not entirely true!

So no, #10 plays closely to the #9 in most European countries position on the pitch. This #10 position is also called The hole, attacking midfield, creator. In Italy it's called trequartista.

#8 is the advanced "CM-8" playing with a more defensive player "DM-4"

For example, in England the defensive midfielder (DM) is called "4" in Spain and Italy, it's called "6"

Your logic of the number "8" playing more like the second striker is more of an "African" thing so you are also right. When I was about joining my secondary school junior team back in the days precisely Jss2, I remember telling my games master then that I feel more comfortable in "8" i.e playing behind the main striker and he said that's #10 position.

It's a country thing but most countries are now in synch by calling the #10 the "creator"

In a 4:3:3, this position does not really exist because the scoring and creative burden is given to the inverted wingers. While the midfield 3 are tasked with maintaining shape and keeping possession.

Christianity Etc › Re: Apostle Suleman Mourns Sammie Okposo; Calls Out Pastors Who Judged Late Singer by oliverano: 12:46am On Nov 27, 2022
traihit:
If you have love and you're still in the church, then love has not left the church.

If you say love has left the church. It's either you don't have love or you're not in the church.
cool
Sports › Re: Argentina Vs Mexico FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 (2 - 0) On 26th Nov 2022 by oliverano: 12:29am On Nov 27, 2022
vickydevoka:
Very right
He's wrong lol.

Smfh!
Sports › Re: Argentina Vs Mexico FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 (2 - 0) On 26th Nov 2022 by oliverano: 12:21am On Nov 27, 2022
Kingcalls:
Whats this one saying?? If Saudi draws and Argentina draws ...Argentina will go home ...cos Saudi defeated them 2.1
Mehn, you need to calm down man

The first time breaker in the world cup after points is goal difference. Saudi currently have -1 Argentina has +1, Poland +2, and Mexico is on -2. If Argentina draw Poland and Saudi draw Mexico, Argentina will finish second behind Poland.

I don't know why you're getting yourself so worked up. Just relax and enjoy the game.

Sports › Re: Argentina Vs Mexico FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 (2 - 0) On 26th Nov 2022 by oliverano: 10:20pm On Nov 26, 2022
Mercury12:
draw match undecided
I didn't say the game is a given for Argentina. I just said Poland next!

Till then big man, sleep well and worry about nothing.

Bye cool
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by oliverano: 10:16pm On Nov 26, 2022
BlueMann:
Agreed. Mac Allister was the better advanced midfielder today.

Mac and Enzo should start against Poland. Enzo especially has to start, he's earned it.
Imagine not starting Enzo after his performance today.

He'll start but I think De Paul will start as well.
Sports › Re: Argentina Vs Mexico FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 (2 - 0) On 26th Nov 2022 by oliverano: 10:10pm On Nov 26, 2022
Teeklef:
Injured.
Even when fit, Dybala isn't that good for Argentina.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by oliverano: 9:55pm On Nov 26, 2022
fredoooooo:
Where did Argentina see this De Paul... he no fit kick egg , ko mọ ori eku gba angry grin
He's usually one of their best players

He's been so poor in this world cup!
Sports › Re: Argentina Vs Mexico FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 (2 - 0) On 26th Nov 2022 by oliverano: 9:51pm On Nov 26, 2022
grin

Poland next cool
Sports › Re: Poland Vs Saudi Arabia: FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: (2 - 0) On 26th November 2022 by oliverano: 3:42pm On Nov 26, 2022
tarantino1:
Emotions have always been a part of the game and your lengthy essays won't change that fact. The only reason you give a shît about that guys post is cos you're a messi fanboy.

If he had written about Ronaldo, you no for dey cap here so no form neutral here.

I dislike it when obviously biased fans pretend to be neutrals. Accept that you're a messi fanboy with Ur full chest.. same way I'm a Ronaldo fanboy
I'm not a Messi fan boy, will never be(this does not mean that I don't like him). When I started watching ball Messi wasn't even in the scene.

I don't hate any player trust me.

I'll never watch a game and hope that X team lose because I hate Y player, not with me. Never ever. I watch all games with free mind.

I don't stand players, I stand teams. You may say that players make up a team but it's always the team first before any player.

Why should I want Nigeria to lose to Argentina because I support Messi lol this will only happen if I was from Argentina.

Tenks
Sports › Re: Poland Vs Saudi Arabia: FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: (2 - 0) On 26th November 2022 by oliverano: 3:14pm On Nov 26, 2022
Smashspesh:
Argentina will whitewash both Mexico and Poland.

Your emotional attachments won't stop it.
People now watch football with so much emotion. Example X team should win because I don't like Y player in that particular team.

This way of watching football will only breeds hate and unnecessary back and forth arguments.

So because I don't like Madrid, I should feel and attach my emotions and believe that they will lose to Eibar at home. How and why? Even if this happens, it'll only be fluke and won't happen more than ones in ten or twenty years
Sports › Re: Poland Vs Saudi Arabia: FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: (2 - 0) On 26th November 2022 by oliverano: 3:09pm On Nov 26, 2022
BabaO2:
That wasn't a penalty.
You can't build something on nothing
Penalty or not, football is not a function of emotions. What you feel has nothing to do with what's happening on the pitch.

Maradona scored a goal with his hand on their way to world cup glory.

Henry scored a goal with his hand against Republic of Ireland. That goal was the reason they qualified for the world cup 2010.

In 2006, Drogba scored a somewhat offside goal against Nigeria in the semis. That goal knocked out Nigeria.

So in football you can build on nothing because it doesn't care about how you feel.
Sports › Re: Tunisia Vs Australia: FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. (0 - 1) On 26th Nov 2022 by oliverano: 12:42pm On Nov 26, 2022
Iamgrey5:
How old are you?

Bra, how old are you when Nigeria was beating Spain, Brazil and Argentina and almost won Italy in the world cup.

Infact most big teams have often found it difficult to beat us in a world cup.

Bruv, you need to relax.

I for one will love to see how well Ghana will cope with South Korea's pace on the flanks in their next game considering that they struggled with pace in the flanks in their last game.
Na children full Nairaland nah.

To most of them, football started in 2002 and 2010.
Sports › Re: Tunisia Vs Australia: FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. (0 - 1) On 26th Nov 2022 by oliverano: 12:30pm On Nov 26, 2022
Starz825:
Ghana must pay Uruguay back for their misdeeds in 2010

Thank God ...Suarez still dey the team.....

Ghana must beat Uruguay and south Korea....

Portugal and Ghana to qualify
You're talking with sentimental thoughts.

Ghana isn't paying Uruguay for anything. They were awarded a penalty in the last minute of the game. Score and proceed to the next round but Gyan missed. Ghana should blame themselves for not qualifying to the next round in 2010.

Suarez is in the team and if there's a player to score and knock Ghana out, it'll be him.

Ghana are the weakest African team this year and one of the weakest overall. On paper Uruguay and South Korea should beat them.

As an African, I want Ghana to qualify but they just don't have the quality sadly.
Sports › Re: Tunisia Vs Australia: FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. (0 - 1) On 26th Nov 2022 by oliverano: 11:35am On Nov 26, 2022
Emeka71:
Another mumu goal-less draw match we are about to witness as if is goal-less draw somebody have come to watch in the world cup; but sha all this rubbish shall end when we get to the round of 16.
Lmao

Football is unpredictable; know this and have peace of mind cool
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Fc Barcelona Fan Thread: "més Que Un Club" by oliverano: 11:30am On Nov 26, 2022
One is called Midri the other is called Pavi.

The world cup is the grandest stage of them all as far as football is concern. Tomorrow; Midri and Pavi will meet the one who was supposed to win the golden boy award at the grandest stage. This game will not decide who's better than who but it'll be interesting nonetheless.

Tomorrow isn't far!
Sports › Re: England Vs USA: FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - 0 - 0 (Full Time) by oliverano: 11:28pm On Nov 25, 2022
Starz825:
Omooo
The game go tuff...

Those Iranians dey play oo

Political tension between US and Iran go make the game sweet too....Dem go carry placards

Na draw ....Saudi Arabia win don give them ginger
All these things won't happen especially in Qatar2022. May be it would've happened in another hosted nation.

On the game, it won't be any war. It'll be just a normal game of football with the better team winning or may be a draw with the better team feeling a bit disappointed. Any over zealous player will be given a red card by the ref forcing others to calm down and play football not politics.

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