ClassifiedCat
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We played pretty badly there, should've been a 
win - honestly, we're lucky to have left with a draw.
win - honestly, we're lucky to have left with a draw.FIFA WORLD CUP 2018 - RUSSIA
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ShoeFlo
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Looks like another tournament without .. they are still three points behind and their goal difference is much worse .. and has still a home match against on next match day. gotta humiliate and beat them with many goals. I am not sure if they're even gonna win
.. they are still three points behind and their goal difference is much worse .. and has still a home match against on next match day. gotta humiliate and beat them with many goals. I am not sure if they're even gonna win
Sabiondo
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Looks like another tournament without
need before do a porn movie in before dreaming in revange in Amsterdam!
Sabiondo
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is becoming the first European QF team to WC 2018!?
Yes, that was unexpected. Everybody expected
or .Btw props at
for the 0:0 in
ShoeFlo
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and
...which maybe isn't a safe win yet. At least not as safe as I thought before. Credits to
for getting a draw and especially keeping a clean sheet against the best attack of the world
Sabiondo
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Tomorrow should be the first African team QF to WC 2018, because they are unbeteable in their group and if they win over ::cm ; as well will becoming the secound European QF to WC 2018!
should be the first African team QF to WC 2018, because they are unbeteable in their group and if they win over ::cm ; as well will becoming the secound European QF to WC 2018!
doctormalisimo
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They.......they what?
ShoeFlo
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I'd like to refer to an older post of mine in which I analyzed the chances of world cup debutants
So, what changed?
Despite of their loss to China what made them drop down to 4th place, Uzbekistan can qualify on tuesday by their own efforts! Getting 2nd with 5 wins and 5 losses? Well, that's what I'd call lucky. But this group turned out much more balanced as I expected.
They only have to beat South Korea on their home ground and then they suddenly realized their biggest success of history. Why "only"? Because beating South Korea has never been easier...they lost their away matches against both China and Qatar.
However, in the past when things got serious Uzbekistan couldnt get their shit together. I wish them good luck anyway
Syria probably cross their fingers for South Korea. Theirselves wont probably beat Iran (Iran just doesnt concede goals) but if Uzbekistan loses, they can stick to their 3rd place and can keep fighting for the World Cup participation. I don't think this is gonna happen and probably they couldnt get over Saudi Arabia, but nevertheless they should be proud about the latest achievements. Finishing above the WC 2022 host and the world's highest populated country that invests millions of dollars into football business? Thats awesome.
Panama lost to Mexico but that was expected anyway. Nothing changed for them. They play T&T on tuesday (wednesday for us) and this is a must-win. Panama can still dream of qualifying directly thanks to this very bad run of . But as far as I know about Concacaf football the Central American teams mainly rely on their home strength, but away from home they have too much respect and tend to be harmless. Panama won't probably win their away match in US, but they might beat Costa Rica on the last match day cause they'll already be qualified.
As I indicated before Panama and Uzebkistan might cancel each other out if they face each other in the intercontinental play-offs. No idea what team would succeed then.
Burkina Faso got a draw in Senegal. This isnt probably what they desired, but surely an acceptable result. With two home matches ahead and on 1st position they can be quite confident. Cape Verde helped them by beating South Africa. There isnt any strong team in this group, why shouldnt Burkina Faso take advantage? On tuesday they can distance theirselves from Senegal
Uganda is a hot hot contender now. This would be a wonderful underdog story! First of all, they would be the first qualifier from Eastern Africa, a region that lags behind the rest of Africa in terms of football. Moreover, according to transfermarkt they have a market value of only 3,5 mio. €. They players are active in the domestic leagues or in countries like Vietnam, Zambia or Lebanon
not a single player who stands out. It's a massive surprise they got 4 points out of the matches against Egypt and Ghana.. please make this dream come true! The away match in Egypt follows. Probably their most difficult one up to date.
In Europe my dear Iceland suffered a unpleasing setback in Finland They lost their second position to Ukraine which seemed to be pretty much on fire against Turkey. Iceland can reconquer the second place in the face-to-face against Ukraine on tuesday. It's a home match and Iceland is unbeaten on home ground since 2013. They should definitely head for a win. With a Kosovo home match ahead it would be a big step to the play-off matches. If Iceland draws, things are still open, but they will probably be forced to get a point in Turkey (or win there). If Iceland loses, they are basically out.
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Uzbekistan seems to be the most palpable debutant for now. Cause their can realize it by winning a home match against a team in crisis.
But still, I feel like Panama and ESPECIALLY Burkina Faso are more likely to qualify. I fear Uganda cant pull it through till the end.
There will be no debutant from Europe.
So: Burkina Faso & Panama
So, what changed?
Despite of their loss to China what made them drop down to 4th place, Uzbekistan can qualify on tuesday by their own efforts! Getting 2nd with 5 wins and 5 losses? Well, that's what I'd call lucky. But this group turned out much more balanced as I expected.
They only have to beat South Korea on their home ground and then they suddenly realized their biggest success of history. Why "only"? Because beating South Korea has never been easier...they lost their away matches against both China and Qatar.
However, in the past when things got serious Uzbekistan couldnt get their shit together. I wish them good luck anyway
Syria probably cross their fingers for South Korea. Theirselves wont probably beat Iran (Iran just doesnt concede goals) but if Uzbekistan loses, they can stick to their 3rd place and can keep fighting for the World Cup participation.
I don't think this is gonna happen and probably they couldnt get over Saudi Arabia, but nevertheless they should be proud about the latest achievements. Finishing above the WC 2022 host and the world's highest populated country that invests millions of dollars into football business? Thats awesome.Panama lost to Mexico but that was expected anyway. Nothing changed for them. They play T&T on tuesday (wednesday for us) and this is a must-win. Panama can still dream of qualifying directly thanks to this very bad run of
. But as far as I know about Concacaf football the Central American teams mainly rely on their home strength, but away from home they have too much respect and tend to be harmless. Panama won't probably win their away match in US, but they might beat Costa Rica on the last match day cause they'll already be qualified.As I indicated before Panama and Uzebkistan might cancel each other out if they face each other in the intercontinental play-offs. No idea what team would succeed then.
Burkina Faso got a draw in Senegal. This isnt probably what they desired, but surely an acceptable result. With two home matches ahead and on 1st position they can be quite confident. Cape Verde helped them by beating South Africa. There isnt any strong team in this group, why shouldnt Burkina Faso take advantage?
On tuesday they can distance theirselves from SenegalUganda is a hot hot contender now. This would be a wonderful underdog story! First of all, they would be the first qualifier from Eastern Africa, a region that lags behind the rest of Africa in terms of football. Moreover, according to transfermarkt they have a market value of only 3,5 mio. €. They players are active in the domestic leagues or in countries like Vietnam, Zambia or Lebanon
not a single player who stands out. It's a massive surprise they got 4 points out of the matches against Egypt and Ghana.. please make this dream come true! The away match in Egypt follows. Probably their most difficult one up to date.In Europe my dear Iceland suffered a unpleasing setback in Finland
They lost their second position to Ukraine which seemed to be pretty much on fire against Turkey. Iceland can reconquer the second place in the face-to-face against Ukraine on tuesday. It's a home match and Iceland is unbeaten on home ground since 2013. They should definitely head for a win. With a Kosovo home match ahead it would be a big step to the play-off matches. If Iceland draws, things are still open, but they will probably be forced to get a point in Turkey (or win there). If Iceland loses, they are basically out.----------------------
Uzbekistan seems to be the most palpable debutant for now. Cause their can realize it by winning a home match against a team in crisis.
But still, I feel like Panama and ESPECIALLY Burkina Faso are more likely to qualify. I fear Uganda cant pull it through till the end.
There will be no debutant from Europe.
So: Burkina Faso & Panama
Sabiondo
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need win in 7-0 in order to reach in points for the final match in Amsterdam because if both end tied in points, then will go to playoff due + goal average (Unless will make a miracle for the dutch team in Solna like did today 
)
Sabiondo
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is the first African QF team for World Cup 2018! 
JamieBrown
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I so hope that can qualify through the play-off round
can qualify through the play-off round
I so hope that
no way, they can only fight for 3rd place with
JamieBrown
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no way, they can only fight for 3rd place with
Well, they have a home match against
It's not that impossible. Still there's this silly worst 2nd placer rule which might hit them, but , , , or any of Group I are more likely to miss the play-offs imoWell, they have a home match against
yeah, but
looked scary a few days ago... if didn't have the best goalkeeper in the world, we'd lose 5:0 or even more...
JamieBrown
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yeah, but
I see. And they also managed to take the lead today. This means for sure they are strong enough, as if we hadn't known before
But next match is a month away, Scotland is always on fire in their home matches. The possibility is there, but it ain't easy. Also playing in Slovenia the last match day must be hard