The International Football Thread

[NikkiCFC 7,933]

Argies up after corner. 1:0

[Pizy 18,367]

I’m watching too and find it strange that Argentina are playing Enzo in such a super advanced role like this. His skill set feels wasted way up there and he doesn’t really look comfortable. 

[NikkiCFC 7,933]

Pen for Ecuador. 

Worst player on the pitch Valencia missed it ofc 😡

Paez wanted to take it. 

[NikkiCFC 7,933]

1:1 injury time!!! Let's go! Well deserved. 

Argentina is such a dirty team. 

[NikkiCFC 7,933]

Paez barely touch the ball in 75mins. Messi also anonymous. 

[NikkiCFC 7,933]

Ecuador almost win it in the last attack. Penalties. No extra time on Copa. 

Edited July 5 by NikkiCFC

[NikkiCFC 7,933]

Messi first and missed panenka.

Martinez saves also. 

Edited July 5 by NikkiCFC

[NikkiCFC 7,933]

Ecuadorians are afraid of Martinez. 

Lucky escape for Argentina. Ecuador was better side. Colombia or Uruguay should beat Argies. 

[robsblubot 3,496]

Ener Valencia is known for his misses like against Fluminense in the last Libertadores. He's a strong player for the Brazilian league, but his lack of composure limited him as a player.

Enzo was shocking every time he was near the opposition goal; I am getting worried about him.

Caicedo did indeed have a strong game; his mobility caused a lot of problems to argentina in midfield.

Edited July 5 by robsblubot

[Fernando 6,448]

Ecuador played good and we have the best player in Caicedo. 

Although if we can't get a good defender I don't mind Hincapié. Miles better then Disasi and Badishille 

 

[NikkiCFC 7,933]

Both Messi and Ronaldo are liabilities for their teams. 

19 minutes ago, robsblubot said:

 

Enzo was shocking every time he was near the opposition goal; I am getting worried about him.

Not a surprise we got run of wins after he was dropped in the end of the season. 

Plus now KDH and Lavia coming... If he continues this way I don't see a place for him in starting 11. 

[Sir Mikel OBE 4,919]

I hope they dont bring Copa America back to the US after this. It isnt fun for fans, and the prices are ridiculous.

 

It cost something like 200 bucks to even get into the game down here in Atlanta, where we lost to Panama, and that isnt realistic for this competition. Our nations cant compete at this level, and all it does is leave a sour taste in people mouth. Our national team is moving in a great way, and a bad loss against Panama doesnt change that. We dont need to be going up against Uruguay.

 

Gold cup only please.

 

Also who are they kidding with these prices:

 

[NikkiCFC 7,933]

1 hour ago, Sir Mikel OBE said:

 Our nations cant compete at this level, and all it does is leave a sour taste on people mouth. Our national team is moving in a great way, and a bad loss against Panama doesnt change that. We dont need to be going up against Uruguay.

 

Gold cup only please.

 

What do you mean? CONCACAF proved they are worthy. Canada and Panama progressed. USA got eliminated surprisingly but also from CONCACAF team. Mexico won 4 points and was short because of goal difference. Costa Rica as well won 4 points and draw Brazil. 

[Sir Mikel OBE 4,919]

9 minutes ago, NikkiCFC said:

What do you mean? CONCACAF proved they are worthy. Canada and Panama progressed. USA got eliminated surprisingly but also from CONCACAF team. Mexico won 4 points and was short because of goal difference. Costa Rica as well won 4 points and draw Brazil. 

Worthy of what? Eeking a point against a big team that holds possession? That doesnt help us when most teams in our region cant(and wont) play like that.

 

Charging Americans and Mexicans 200+ for nosebleed seats for these type of games does nothing to grow the game in this country or for the team. We can struggle against Panama in our gold cup, we dont need CONMEBOL cash grabbing us for that. Costa Rica and Mexico looked like dog shit out there tbh. It was, for the grace of god, Brazil didnt score against CR too. Canada was a punching bag too, but get some pull for being in a punching bag group with the world cup winners.

[bluesman2610 1,341]

Canada up 1-0 on Venezuela 

[bluesman2610 1,341]

1-1 currently Canada should have put this game away in the first half

[NikkiCFC 7,933]

Oh Canada yes! Semi final. Well deserved. Crazy that all 4 QFs so far on Copa and EURO ended in draws. 

[robsblubot 3,496]

Congrats indeed!
they will have to tighten up a lot to even contain Argentina tho. It could get ugly if they play like today... Venezuela was counter-attacking while Canada were one up. 🤷‍♂️