Peter Drury's commentary during the match though. I wish he would be the commentator in our match against Croatia. I duff my hat for him. He's the best commentator on planet earth so far.

I really don't understand why some Peeps are shaking, having little or no hope in the Team. Are we parading Farmers as Players?! We have capable Players who can make it happen with the right Tactic and Formation.

If we play 3 - 4 - 1 - 2 Formation, with right Lineup, we ain't only gonna dominated the Match, we also gonna win convincingly.

#NaijaAllTheWay

wetin dey worry Supersports sef? i am not feeling the guys they brought to the studio thus far for this WC. i really enjoyed john dykes during brazil 2014

Icon79:
Argentina was a victim of lack of pre-tournament friendly today. They can only get better from here on. This is only the FIRST round of an EIGHT rounds bout. So let's not celebrate yet. Let's not crown Cristiano Ronaldo the GOAT yet, there's still many more games left to play. We will count scores at the end of it all. It's game on ....

And by the way, like I said on twitter, before you start celebrating the demise of Argentina, keep this in mind: This isn't a good result for @NGSuperEagles. It means that we have to win our first two matches because Argentina can only get better from here on. I don't see dropping another point. An Argentina win would've been better for us.

O pari

LOL

Story for the gods

How I wish we can exchange our defence with that of Iceland, Omo na world cup final straight

barackodam:




Did it really matter? I mean, really?

C'mon.....its not the final group game or something. First match, and they can win the remaining two and qualify.

Yes, it mattered, but really mattered? Nah

My ticket cut guy, e dey pain me

Barackodam you no recognize me?

Moses! Mikel!! Balogun!!! Uzoho!!!you guys must play this game as if your life depends on it.

LieDetector:
Peter Drury's commentary during the match though. I wish he would be the commentator in our match against Croatia. I duff my hat for him. He's the best commentator on planet earth so far.

he said 'icelandic heads in icelandic hands' during one of the critical moments of the match

Icon79:
Argentina was a victim of lack of pre-tournament friendly today. They can only get better from here on. This is only the FIRST round of an EIGHT rounds bout. So let's not celebrate yet. Let's not crown Cristiano Ronaldo the GOAT yet, there's still many more games left to play. We will count scores at the end of it all. It's game on ....

And by the way, like I said on twitter, before you start celebrating the demise of Argentina, keep this in mind: This isn't a good result for @NGSuperEagles. It means that we have to win our first two matches because Argentina can only get better from here on. I don't see dropping another point. An Argentina win would've been better for us.

O pari

you sound defeated bro. even argentines will not serve up such a cold and tasteless plate of excuses as you just dished out

Russia 2018 General Titbits


From @OptaJoe:

13 – Since 1966, only Luigi Riva has attempted more shots in a World Cup game (13 vs both Sweden and Israel in 1970) without scoring than Lionel Messi did today against Iceland (since 1966). Shocker.

#ARGISL #ARG #WorldCup

Icon79:
Argentina was a victim of lack of pre-tournament friendly today. They can only get better from here on. This is only the FIRST round of an EIGHT rounds bout. So let's not celebrate yet. Let's not crown Cristiano Ronaldo the GOAT yet, there's still many more games left to play. We will count scores at the end of it all. It's game on ....

And by the way, like I said on twitter, before you start celebrating the demise of Argentina, keep this in mind: This isn't a good result for @NGSuperEagles. It means that we have to win our first two matches because Argentina can only get better from here on. I don't see dropping another point. An Argentina win would've been better for us.

O pari

This is so untrue. Any team can beat any team. All you need is chance and time.

This may be a good result for us to finish top of the group. Nothing is certain. Just like Spain in 2014 Argentina may be out before the next round.

We're winning ...

Oasis007:


I really don't understand why some Peeps are shaking, having little or no hope in the Team. Are we parading Farmers as Players?![/b]We have capable Players who can make it happen with the right Tactic and Formation.

If we play 3 - 4 - 1 - 2 Formation, with right Lineup, we ain't only gonna dominated the Match, we also gonna win convincingly.

[b]#NaijaAllTheWay

Do you know Iceland goalkeeper is a professional film maker?
Do you know Iceland coach is a dentist ?
Do you know five of Iceland players are medical doctors?
Do you know one of their defender is a factory worker?

It doesn't matter what you do...

We need to win forget professional this and that

Balogun ain't gonna play in this match, he's not fully fit and shouldn't be risked, hence I expect Rohr to play Omeruo, Ekong and Ogu in the 3-Man Defence.

Tyrone and Idowu as wingbacks, Mikel and Ndidi Pivot with Iwobi as a No. 10 in the Midfield. Then I wouldn't mind the Combo of Moses and Iheanacho upfront.

Icon79:
Argentina was a victim of lack of pre-tournament friendly today. They can only get better from here on. This is only the FIRST round of an EIGHT rounds bout. So let's not celebrate yet. Let's not crown Cristiano Ronaldo the GOAT yet, there's still many more games left to play. We will count scores at the end of it all. It's game on ....

And by the way, like I said on twitter, before you start celebrating the demise of Argentina, keep this in mind: This isn't a good result for @NGSuperEagles. It means that we have to win our first two matches because Argentina can only get better from here on. I don't see dropping another point. An Argentina win would've been better for us.

O pari

The Argentina I saw not only can be beaten but they can also not make it to the next round. Football is not about who can keep the ball the longest it is about getting the ball in the net. I believe the template has been set, get extra men on Messi and let the rest beat you if they can. Iceland were lucky but luck is part of the game.

watching D Iceland Vs Argentina match and seeing how d Iceland keeper commanding is area with d way d Iceland midfielders dropping by to protect d back 4 got me thinking about d super eagles

This Peru-Denmark does not strike any sense of interest in me. I will take a nap until our game starts.

watching D Iceland Vs Argentina match and seeing how d Iceland keeper commanding is area with d way d Iceland midfielders dropping by to protect d back 4 got me thinking about d super eagles, I just hope we get it right tonite

Catalyst4real:

My ticket cut guy, e dey pain me

Barackodam you no recognize me?

Why wouldn't I man?


How's med school?




About the ticket.....its a normal something, you shoulda gotten used to it by now

In our friendly with Argentina...their two goals were from the wings....what happened today bikonu? Why were they always looking for Messi?

Nigeria Starting XI : Uzoho; Abdullahi Shehu, Troost-Ekong, Balogun*, Idowu; Etebo, Ndidi, Obi Mikel; Victor Moses, Odion Ighalo, Alex Iwobi

According to news balogun passed a late fitness test.

Anyway am tired of shehu abdulahi and ighalo

soetanoreoluwa:


Do you know Iceland goalkeeper is a professional film maker?
Do you know Iceland coach is a dentist ?
Do you know five of Iceland players are medical doctors?
Do you know one of their defender is a factory worker?

It doesn't matter what you do...

We need to win forget professional this and that

Forget the Noise you listed up there. Ain't they professional Players?! Ain't they playing for their Clubs week in week out?! Are they practicing or known by the Professions or as Footballers?

Super Eagles camp update


We are already aware of Iceland... So focus is on Croatia now....


From @ColinUdoh:

When I interviewed @Ndidi25 last month, I asked him about Argentina. He said “Leave Argentina, they’re the last game. The most dangerous team that we should be worried about is Iceland. We have been watching their games and they will be our toughest opponents.”

Bolowolowo:
This Peru-Denmark does not strike any sense of interest in me. I will take a nap until our game starts.

One of those 2 might shock the big boys France.

Seriously. We played about 6 friendly games since we played the Argies. Do you know how many friendly games Argentina played during the same time? Just ONE useless game against Haiti.

O pari

safarigirl:


LOL

Story for the gods

Messi weak oo, small thing na to cry

safarigirl:
Good game

Congrats Iceland

I once asked on this thread, that what if our group ends the way our WCQ group ended?

What if Argentina, like Algeria, can only pick 2 points finally?

That will mean we will beat Croatia 1-2, Iceland 3-1 and Argentina 4-0. Hmmmm...
.......

Russia 2018 WC updates


FIFA's Budweiser MOTM in the Argentina-Iceland game is undoubtedly the door himself of the Icelandic defence... Hannes Hall DOR sson


Further below is the full stats after 90mins +

soetanoreoluwa:


Do you know Iceland goalkeeper is a professional film maker?
Do you know Iceland coach is a dentist ?
Do you know five of Iceland players are medical doctors?
Do you know one of their defender is a factory worker?

It doesn't matter what you do...

We need to win forget professional this and that

Bros their 23 players belong to European clubs,some from danish league some from their own league some from Russia league and about 4 from English championship and 2 premier league players.

I didn't see factory fc there stop twisting things,he is a factor worker before doesn't mean he is a factory worker there,if so we will call Gabriel Jesus a painter also

Bros, facts are facts. You don't go to a tournament like the World Cup without preparing adequately especially considering that a vast majority of their players are playing overseas. Argentina dominated the game but there was zero cohesion in their game especially in the final third. Those where some of the things a few quality friendlies would have helped Sampaoli to sort out.

I think they would get it right as they play more games together ... hopefully, it wouldn't be too late for them.


O pari

Mujtahida:

you sound defeated bro. even argentines will not serve up such a cold and tasteless plate of excuses as you just dished out

Icon79:
Seriously. We played about 6 friendly games since we played the Argies. Do you know how many friendly games Argentina played during the same time? Just ONE useless game against Haiti.

O pari

I watched their match against Haiti, and I told peeps, they still are cursed. If they could play against Haiti, a non footballing nation, and can have 7 or how many shots off target. Then they will have huge problems. The only thing was Messi, remove his 3 goals, and they'd have struggled against them, so, I'm not totally surprised at today

LieDetector:
Peter Drury's commentary during the match though. I wish he would be the commentator in our match against Croatia. I duff my hat for him. He's the best commentator on planet earth so far.

He’s taken over from Martin Tyler as the best. But Derek Rae and Ian Darke aren’t far behind.
Here, Fox Sports has John Strong and Stuart Holden as the main commentators.

Mujtahida:

he said 'icelandic heads in icelandic hands' during one of the critical moments of the match

he relates poetry to football and that's what makes him stand out amongst commentators.