The_jagster Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 (edited) Neither teams won their first game, can either of the XI's below pick up three points today? History at the World Cup? Croatia: Third place in 1998, finalists in 2018. Canada: Yet to score a goal, second tournament after 1986. History between the teams? First ever head to head! How did they get here? Croatia - needed a late goal in their final game against Russia to win their group without needing to go through the playoffs. Canada - won the CONCACAF round robin Consequences? Croatia win and Canada are out. Canada win and it's an ALL TO PLAY FOR final day with too many permutations for me to do now. Draw and both teams need to win on the final day to progress. Venue: Khalifa International Stadium - I don't know the differences between any of the stadiums yet. Hoping Canada have the same intensity as they did on Wednesday, presumably Perisic will score as he seems to in all major tournaments. Edited November 27, 2022 by The_jagster 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartwork Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Larin starting is the right move. If he can rediscover last season's form they can do something. And don't let Davies take pens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 'mon Canada, looking forward to watching them again. Hopefully they play as they did in their first game, which I expect them to do, especially given they lost that game, just need some extra quality and composure in the final third. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallen Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Intrigued to see Eustaquio play again. Thought he was the stand out in Canada’s last game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Croatia will win, beat Belgium and then advance alongside Morocco. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Croatia look a pale shadow of their old selves (even Modric, to a point) and might be vulnerable here. Canada's wait for a first World Cup goal has been almost as long as a typical Rush album. After wasting 352 shots against Belgium, they need to create better chances - but can they finish them? Yes, I think they can. I'm going for a score draw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Should be an easy win because of multiple reasons. Firstly, Croatia's second game in the groups is always the best. Second, the team doesn't ever perform unless they have to. Third, it's way easier to play against teams that want to press high than against defensive setups like Morocco had. Fourth, saying you'll f-k up someone doesn't usually end well against teams that rely on motivation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartwork Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Isn't there a prominent (now amateur) Canadian club called Toronto Croatia made up of Croatian diaspora? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 1 minute ago, Heartwork said: Isn't there a prominent (now amateur) Canadian club called Toronto Croatia made up of Croatian diaspora? Yeah, there are clubs in both Toronto and Melbourne. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 if Canada have learned to shoot since the first game, they've got a chance Croatia have to turn up at some point but I've always thought they don't have a player who will put the chances away, could really do with a Suker or Mandzukic to finish chances off Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnterUsernameHere Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 18 minutes ago, GunmaN1905 said: Should be an easy win because of multiple reasons. Firstly, Croatia's second game in the groups is always the best. Second, the team doesn't ever perform unless they have to. Third, it's way easier to play against teams that want to press high than against defensive setups like Morocco had. Fourth, saying you'll f-k up someone doesn't usually end well against teams that rely on motivation. Canada win it is then. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK22 Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Brilliant Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Yes Canada! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthCoastRed Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Oh my word Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallen Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Football! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 GOAL FOR CANADA! Alphonso Davies - villain to hero! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 First ever WC goal for the country. What a start, 68s! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 cracking header that is Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Martin Keown "Could be a surprise package" today apparently, after they breezed through CONCACAF qualifying and then dominanted Belgium. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orzelek Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 And we're off! Canada's first ever WC goal aswell Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnterUsernameHere Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Superb goal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 That's some header, made the defender look stupid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallen Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 1 minute ago, Rob1981 said: Martin Keown "Could be a surprise package" today apparently, after they breezed through CONCACAF qualifying and then dominanted Belgium. Come on though… it’s their first world cup goal . He kind of has a point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthCoastRed Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 (edited) Just now, dafuge said: That's some header, made the defender look stupid. Well one of them was Lovren so he didn't need any help Edited November 27, 2022 by SouthCoastRed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
XuluBak Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 That didn't take long. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybluedave Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Come on Canada. F THEM UP 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Just now, Rob1981 said: Martin Keown "Could be a surprise package" today apparently, after they breezed through CONCACAF qualifying and then dominanted Belgium. Every World Cup team that isn't from western Europe, Argentina or Brazil is either a "surprise package" or should be "happy to be here". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 2 minutes ago, Smallen said: Come on though… it’s their first world cup goal . He kind of has a point. This is the best side Canada have ever had, up against a Croatian group that are fading and looked totally ordinary last week. It's only a "seismic shock" if you've taken the BBC's money to work as a pundit but then failed to do even the most basic research. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 3 minutes ago, SouthCoastRed said: Well one of them was Lovren so he didn't need any help That's the self proclaimed best CB in the world from a few years ago! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_jagster Posted November 27, 2022 Author Share Posted November 27, 2022 Really impressive start from Canada Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallen Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 1 minute ago, Rob1981 said: This is the best side Canada have ever had, up against a Croatian group that are fading and looked totally ordinary last week. It's only a "seismic shock" if you've taken the BBC's money to work as a pundit but then failed to do even the most basic research. I know what you’re saying but even on paper, Croatia’s team is full of players playing in Europa/CL. Canada have quite a few nobodies. They do look like a really well coached side though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 1 minute ago, Rob1981 said: up against a Croatian group that are fading Totally fading, but easily won a group against France and Denmark. The issue of this team is Croatian Southgate playing some players who are past it and some others out of position. The man is probably the worst coach in the torunament, who had unbelievable luck in his career. Still winning this, though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_jagster Posted November 27, 2022 Author Share Posted November 27, 2022 The Croatian font is terrible for their shirt numbers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickybricks14 Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 3 minutes ago, GunmaN1905 said: Totally fading, but easily won a group against France and Denmark. The issue of this team is Croatian Southgate playing some players who are past it and some others out of position. The man is probably the worst coach in the torunament, who had unbelievable luck in his career. Still winning this, though. Denmark were in Scotland's qualifying group. Were Croatia France and Denmark in the nation's League together? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartwork Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 23 minutes ago, TM said: if Canada have learned to shoot since the first game, they've got a chance Croatia have to turn up at some point but I've always thought they don't have a player who will put the chances away, could really do with a Suker or Mandzukic to finish chances off Do headers count Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weezer Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Canada look the real deal so far tbf. Croatia often have spells in matches where they look very ordinary though so I’d still expect them to improve at some point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astafjevs Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 1 minute ago, Mickybricks14 said: Denmark were in Scotland's qualifying group. Were Croatia France and Denmark in the nation's League together? He's taking about Nations League, which is an important competition now that Croatia topped their group 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren1983 Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Canada are fun! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolton1987 Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 (edited) Juranovic having a shocker I can see why Celtic want to sign the Canada right back to replace him Edited November 27, 2022 by bolton1987 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 4 minutes ago, Astafjevs said: He's taking about Nations League, which is an important competition now that Croatia topped their group It's not an important comeptition, but look at the lineups that played and the effort shown. Best football and especially defense Croatia played in years, then he reverts to Lovern. Anyhow, all I'm saying is that Rob is clueless. Croatia is fading based on a bad performance against Morocco, but when England plays even worse against a way worse team, it's Sir Gareth's masterplan. Just ridiculous. Canada's pressing is great and they have a ton of pace, but that defense and midfield looks so vunerable. First composed team dismantles them, easily. It's up to see if Croatia can get their sh*t together. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartwork Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 3 minutes ago, bolton1987 said: Juranovic having a shocker I can see why Celtic want to sign the Canada right back to replace him They'll have some stiff competition for his signature at this rate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnterUsernameHere Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Looked clearly off even without a replay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orzelek Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Great stuff by Kramaric, but unfortunatly offside Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haguey Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Croatia look poor, spent force that peaked 4 years ago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartwork Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Good challenge by Vitoria earlier to slow the break and let Buchanan recover Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 1-1! Kramaric-once-of-Leicester! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 9 minutes ago, Haguey said: Croatia look poor, spent force that peaked 4 years ago. Once upon a time, at least your baits were good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orzelek Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Kramaric equalises Was coming, as Croatia has started playing really well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Damn. Nice pass and finish. Been coming. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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