SI Staff Jeroen Thijssen Posted November 8, 2022 SI Staff Share Posted November 8, 2022 Several nations are still playing friendly matches to prepare themselves for the World Cup. Let's discuss them here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Staff Jeroen Thijssen Posted November 8, 2022 Author SI Staff Share Posted November 8, 2022 Coming up tomorrow: Cameroon vs Jamaica Qatar vs Albania Mexico vs Iraq 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TokyoWanderer Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 17 hours later, I'm still trying to figure out if this post was written in jest or if you seriously think anyone will watch a Qatar vs Albania friendly. Even if I were in prison with nothing to do and Qatar vs Albania was on the prison TV, I would probably choose a nap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefmveteran86 Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Don't we usually have friendlies or was it because it's the last Premier League round this weekend before the foreign players fly out with their respective countries? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 2 minutes ago, TokyoWanderer said: 17 hours later, I'm still trying to figure out if this post was written in jest or if you seriously think anyone will watch a Qatar vs Albania friendly. Even if I were in prison with nothing to do and Qatar vs Albania was on the prison TV, I would probably choose a nap. Maybe a game between inmates would be better than that one. 1 minute ago, thefmveteran86 said: Don't we usually have friendlies or was it because it's the last Premier League round this weekend before the foreign players fly out with their respective countries? Brazil usually play a couple of friendlies before the WC, but no time this year, not just because of the Premier League. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 2 minutes ago, thefmveteran86 said: Don't we usually have friendlies or was it because it's the last Premier League round this weekend before the foreign players fly out with their respective countries? There are a handful this week for the countries that aren’t too reliant on European based players. Then quite a few middle of next week after the last round of domestic fixtures. But then since there isn’t much time between the leagues finishing and the tournament starting some countries aren't playing at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefmveteran86 Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 1 minute ago, PMLF said: Maybe a game between inmates would be better than that one. Brazil usually play a couple of friendlies before the WC, but no time this year, not just because of the Premier League. Ah right fair enough I mean they could have done some during pre season? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefmveteran86 Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Rob1981 said: There are a handful this week for the countries that aren’t too reliant on European based players. Then quite a few middle of next week after the last round of domestic fixtures. But then since there isn’t much time between the leagues finishing and the tournament starting some countries aren't playing at all. Right Edited November 9, 2022 by thefmveteran86 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Staff Jeroen Thijssen Posted November 9, 2022 Author SI Staff Share Posted November 9, 2022 7 hours ago, TokyoWanderer said: 17 hours later, I'm still trying to figure out if this post was written in jest or if you seriously think anyone will watch a Qatar vs Albania friendly. Even if I were in prison with nothing to do and Qatar vs Albania was on the prison TV, I would probably choose a nap. Qatar are at the World Cup and they are playing a preparation friendly. This thread is to post an overview and perhaps to discuss the games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Staff Jeroen Thijssen Posted November 9, 2022 Author SI Staff Share Posted November 9, 2022 After today's games we have Costa Rica vs Nigeria scheduled tomorrow. Saudi Arabia also face off, they take on Panama. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TokyoWanderer Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 (edited) Qatar vs Albania... DO YOU FEEL THE WORLD CUP EXCITEMENT YET?! Edited November 9, 2022 by TokyoWanderer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Qatar closing in on a 1-0 win. Earlier on Cameroon drew 1-1 with Jamaica. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TokyoWanderer Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Shocker: Qatar will win a friendly that isn't televised with a penalty Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TokyoWanderer Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 My friend Jeroen recalculating the Netherland's chances to win Group A with what we learned from Qatar vs Albania Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 12 minutes ago, Rob1981 said: Earlier on Cameroon drew 1-1 with Jamaica. That seems encouraging for Cameroon in their group with Brazil, Serbia and Switzerland. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Staff Jeroen Thijssen Posted November 10, 2022 Author SI Staff Share Posted November 10, 2022 Mexico crushed Iraq last night, booking a 4-0 win. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Staff Jeroen Thijssen Posted November 10, 2022 Author SI Staff Share Posted November 10, 2022 12 hours ago, PMLF said: That seems encouraging for Cameroon in their group with Brazil, Serbia and Switzerland. They definitely didn't field their strongest line-up, so maybe confidence is high after not losing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Staff Jeroen Thijssen Posted November 10, 2022 Author SI Staff Share Posted November 10, 2022 Costa Rica also beat Nigeria 2-0. Panama vs Saudi Arabia is up later today Iran also face off against Nicaragua South Korea are in action tomorrow, facing off against Iceland. Canada meet up with Bahrain. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark H Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Think these friendlies will benefit the smaller nations which is a good thing. While I won't be watching or following the games live, this thread is great to see who's warming up nicely and building their familiarity... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Colombia play against Paraguay in the USA on 19 November. Neither team has qualified to the World Cup. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Tonight’s results: Panama 1-1 Saudi Arabia Iran 1-0 Nicaragua Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartwork Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 Saudi Arabia 0-1 Croatia Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartwork Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 Uzbekistan 0-3 Kazakhstan Moldova 1-2 Azerbaijan Latvia 1-1 Estonia (5-3 pens) Turkiye 2-1 Scotland Czechia 5-0 Faroe Islands Andorra 0-1 Austria Oman 0-1 Germany Poland 1-0 Chile Kosovo 2-2 Armenia Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 3 minutes ago, Heartwork said: Uzbekistan 0-3 Kazakhstan Moldova 1-2 Azerbaijan Latvia 1-1 Estonia (5-3 pens) Turkiye 2-1 Scotland Czechia 5-0 Faroe Islands Andorra 0-1 Austria Oman 0-1 Germany Poland 1-0 Chile Kosovo 2-2 Armenia UAE 0-5 Argentina Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartwork Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 Cyprus 0-2 Bulgaria Gibraltar 2-0 Liechtenstein Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 A few more friendlies since yesterday that didn’t involve World Cup teams: Albania 1-3 Italy Israel 4-2 Zambia Malta 2-2 Greece South Africa 2-1 Mozambique Syria 0-1 Belarus Tajikstan 0-0 Russia Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Staff Jeroen Thijssen Posted November 17, 2022 Author SI Staff Share Posted November 17, 2022 Some results from teams that are in the World Cup, as opposed to random friendly internationals between countries that have nothing to do with this World Cup Ghana 2-0 SwitzerlandJapan 1-2 Canada Jordan 0-3 SpainPortugal 4-0 NigeriaMorocco 3-0 Georgia 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalo Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 1 hour ago, Jeroen Thijssen said: Some results from teams that are in the World Cup, as opposed to random friendly internationals between countries that have nothing to do with this World Cup Ghana 2-0 SwitzerlandJapan 1-2 Canada Jordan 0-3 SpainPortugal 4-0 NigeriaMorocco 3-0 Georgia was wondering when reading a few of those latter posts whether I was so uninterested that I was unaware of the participating countries looking forward to the Belgium-Egypt fixture tomorrow evening, after cancellation of the 15 Nov game (Iraq) Eden Hazard will definitely (need to) make mins especially as he's not been playing a lot for Real Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartwork Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, PMLF said: A few more friendlies since yesterday that didn’t involve World Cup teams: Albania 1-3 Italy Israel 4-2 Zambia Malta 2-2 Greece South Africa 2-1 Mozambique Syria 0-1 Belarus Tajikstan 0-0 Russia Great result for Malta there. Belarus also unable to organise friendlies with UEFA teams? Wouldn't be a surprise. Cyprus got a 0-0 draw with Sweden too. Edited November 17, 2022 by Heartwork Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartwork Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 (edited) FT St Lucia 1-1 San Marino Probably for the first time in their history, San Marino conceded after committing too many men forward and getting caught on the counter. San Marino levelled it right at the death and the San Marino commentators LOST THEIR **** Edited November 17, 2022 by Heartwork Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 1 minute ago, Heartwork said: FT St Lucia 1-1 San Marino Probably for the first time in their history, San Marino conceded after committing too many men forward and getting caught on the counter. San Marino levelled it right at the death and the San Marino commentators LOST THEIR **** Saints derby. Saint Lucy vs Saint Marinus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Iraqis online seem to be furious about this, lots of idiots saying nonsensical stuff about Costa Rica. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Belgium beaten 1-2 by Egypt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Staff Jeroen Thijssen Posted November 18, 2022 Author SI Staff Share Posted November 18, 2022 Cameroon struggle on as they drew Panama 1-1. Serbia crush Bahrain 5-1. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalo Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 4 hours ago, PMLF said: Belgium beaten 1-2 by Egypt. Belgium was poor, Eden Hazard didn't seem the part and frankly seemed not ready at all leaves a lot of questions unanswered as well who'll start up front as well as at the back Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartwork Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 39 year old centre-back Roy Chipolina levelled the goals record for Gibraltar on Wednesday, only for Liam Walker to score a penalty and reclaim the record for himself a few minutes later. It's currently HT against Andorra ad Gibraltar are 1-0 up courtesy of Roy Chipolina once again equalling the record. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartwork Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 St Lucia 1-0 San Marino Wasn't to be for SMR in their search for an elusive win. They should try Oceania next. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 20 minutes ago, Heartwork said: St Lucia 1-0 San Marino Wasn't to be for SMR in their search for an elusive win. They should try Oceania next. Also, Austria 2-0 Italy Not a good day for NTs from the Italian Peninsula. The Vatican were smart not playing any game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 8 minutes ago, PMLF said: Also, Austria 2-0 Italy Not a good day for NTs from the Italian Peninsula. The Vatican were smart not playing any game. To be fair they did play the Italian National Team Doctors the other day but I don't know how the result went 😂 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 2 minutes ago, Makoto Nakamura said: To be fair they did play the Italian National Team Doctors the other day but I don't know how the result went 😂 Both of them are Italian though, so I suppose both couldn’t have lost. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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