CerealKiller
Staff Member
Winning the Asian Cup against Japan ain’t no fluke, i guess.
FIFA World Cup 2022 - Qatar
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Winning the Asian Cup against Japan ain’t no fluke, i guess.
Bevab
Staff Member
The surprise is because Qatar were so bad in their opening game. Everyone expects a better performance from the reigning Asia Cup champions (Gold Cup isn't that big a deal though).
One thing I will say is that their Asia Cup performance was a bit surprising to many as they did steamroll through everyone (including favourites) and those were probably the weakest sides we've seen in a while from said favourites too. Qatar played more technical football in their run to that cup and Ecuador would have been a complete change from the sides they face in Asia usually tactic wise.
CerealKiller
Staff Member
They might just crumble to zero points here. Looked pretty hapless.
Ed Smith
Gaffer
Today was their "easiest" game by rights. They've got no hope.
CerealKiller
Staff Member
Might get a warning for this post but most of those against Qatar hosting the World Cup have issues with Islam and exactly how an Islamic state is run. Fans are upset because they cant consume alcohol during games, give me a break!
Bevab
Staff Member
Do you even know anything about football culture? Or even why that has become an issue in the first place?
People for one have an issue with the blatant homophobia for one that the state of Qatar exhibits. Blaming Islam for it like you do is such an easy cop-out.
You really have an obsession with me huh? Youre so fascinated aye.
Bevab
Staff Member
I see that we’re back to the personal attack because there is nothing of substance as usual in your post. Imagine being so vacant.
Bevab
Staff Member
Also it’s pretty funny that you talk of this when you’re the one who’s tagged me twice randomly in your posts over the last couple of days without any reason. Projection much?
CerealKiller
Staff Member
14 minutes of injury time 
Bevab
Staff Member
I see that Fifa has now threatened captains with yellow cards and possibly more if they wore a measly armband that isn’t even a big statement on rights for marginalised groups. I don’t think I remember Fifa ever bending backwards to this extent for any other host and they’ve handed out hosting rights to multiple questionable places in their illustrious past.
CerealKiller
Staff Member
There seems to be an injury break every 5 minutes in this game14 minutes of injury time
Bevab
Staff Member
I also see that Iranian players didn’t sing their anthem before the game in solidarity with the protestors. After some of them received flack for not being more vocal in support it is good to see them be brave and commit to this. Funny how they’re willing to risk their own lives to make a gesture whilst the European nations couldn’t be bothered to wear a simple armband that they made such a fuss over because of the threat of yellow cards. Almost as if there’s a difference between truly believing in a cause and empty virtue signalling to earn brownie points….
Not watching the game but does it have anything to do with the playing conditions? I imagine that having the tournament in the middle of the major football season for many leagues doesn’t help.
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Not watching the game but does it have anything to do with the playing conditions? I imagine that having the tournament in the middle of the major football season for many leagues doesn’t help.
CerealKiller
Staff Member
Could be. Another 10 minutes of injury time in the second half. 24 in total. Although in fairness there was a lenghty concussion check in the first half.
Let's see what happens in the next couple games, if the pattern repeats.
