World Cup 2022 Morocco v Croatia, Germany v Japan, Spain v Costa Rica, Belgium v Canada - Wednesday 23rd

[HowdenEnder]

HT Mayonnaise on chips 1 Syrup on pancakes 0

 

[Puggy]

Belgium have been a massive disappointment.

I can’t see them getting far in this tournament at all.

 

[Kilwinnin Bluenose]

Canada should have taken their chances eh?

Soary!

 

[T WATP]

Do you think Canada would miss as many chances/sitters if Arfield was playing

 

[WinkieWATP]

Belgium have to improve second half surely, could see them end up winning this by at least two clear goals as Canada don’t look great at the back at all.

 

[Dynamo]

Did Kompany get that shirt off a giant schoolboy? What the f*ck is that?

 

[Ataturk]

Roberto Martinez was a strange appointment.

Not as mental as Argentina getting Maradona in in 2010 though.

 

[BrooklynBlue]

That was great from Canada. The concern is the drop in quality once they start using the bench.

Like the US, the make-up of the Canadians illustrate the changes in the demographics now playing football.

A young, vibrant team. Enjoyed watching that. Hopefully they can grab an equaliser.

 

[sami_rfc]

How bad have Belgium been. This golden era of Belgian football looks to be well and truly over. They can't keep possession, they look slow and are extremely lucky to be in front.
Canada on the other hand look like one of the better jobber teams.

 

[Jim Prideaux]

Roberto Martinez was a strange appointment.

Not as mental as Argentina getting Maradona in in 2010 though.

I’m sure his first game was a 1-0 win v Scotland.

 

[Wazza]

Belgium have to improve second half surely, could see them end up winning this by at least two clear goals as Canada don’t look great at the back at all.

Goals there ain’t there. Looking at Belgium plus 1 at 5/4 on the corners, 2-1 Canada at minute. Too much sway in the line there for Canada being behind.

 

[DavieM]

Several of those Belgian players look like they should be sat at home watching this. De Bruyne has been dreadful - misplaced passes and very slow.

Canada have run then ragged most of that half but a lack of composure in the box has cost them big time. I don't see how Canada can keep going at this pace but I can also see Belgium being out on their feet after about 60 minutes.

 

[prenzlauerbear]

Lot of talk about Canada not having a striker.

They have a 22 year old upfront that cost £35m, and has been a pretty consistent goalscorer in Belgian and French top flights, whilst being better than 1:2 at international level.

He’s no mug

My mate is his personal stylist. Not sure if that's a good or bad thing

 

[Jelle1880]

Did he blow too soon again?

 

[Beer Bear]

Canada have been impressive.

 

[LKS]

Kompany is a very unique looking character

 

[RobbenHood]

Kompany hahahaha

“You sit back and get pumped 7-0” hahaha. Wonder when the apology will come

 

[Puggy]

Kompany You sit here and watch Costa Rica get pumped 7-0

 

[JohnD]

Can see this ending 3-0 for Belgium. They have been rank but Canada look toothless in the final third. They will become increasingly desperate and leave gaps at the back.

 

[Highway Star]

Wish someone would tell Scott to stfu.

Speaking as if she's some sort of authority on proper football.

 

[Bigeye]

Canada had their chance in the 1st half. Can't see Belgium being so sloppy in the next half

 

[Ataturk]

I’m sure his first game was a 1-0 win v Scotland.

Correct. His first goal for Argentina was also against Scotland, in 1979.

BBC SPORT | Football | Internationals | Scotland 0-1 Argentina

news.bbc.co.uk

 

[RobbenHood]

Wish someone would tell Scott to stfu.

Speaking as if she's some sort of authority on proper football.

Speaks as if she’s just ran a 400m sprint, panting every third word

 

[Jim Prideaux]

Kelly Somers is good.

 

[Paisleybear30]

That Belgium team looks like it's barely changed in the last few tournaments. It's like they can't let go of this "golden generation", who flattered to deceive even at their peak

 

[Number8]

Speaks as if she’s just ran a 400m sprint, panting every third word

That's the love eggs she has in causing that

 

[Rob the Ranger]

I like the Canadian right back.

 

[CooperBlu11]

Kelly Somers is good.

She is as the kids would say 'a wee ride'

 

[Jelle1880]

This back and forth at the back for Belgium reminds me so much of Gio

 

[wgodfrey]

Collina muttering away to himself.

Looking like Davros these days.

 

[Socrates]

Did Scott jus say Canadia?

 

[crookie_bear]

I like the Canadian right back.

Yip get him signed

 

[Jim Prideaux]

KDB well off it tonight.

 

[WinkieWATP]

What a nuts backpass that was

 

[rossgers]

Did Scott jus say Canadia?

Not sure, but she's got some set of thighs.

 

[WinkieWATP]

I thought Henry chucked it with Belgium a while back?

 

[asialoyal]

Belgium are horrible to watch, older players, horseshoe non stop, hope Canada get something from this game.

 

[Viper_RFC]

Loving the Canadians tempo, guile and pressing. Danger they will gas soon and bench is bit weak.
Love to see them equalise - fully deserve too.

 

[Number8]

Is the ref asking who he is to mark at the corner

 

[TheHammerJorgAlbertz11]

I thought that David was ment to be good?

 

[WinkieWATP]

The Canadians are cheating bastards

 

[dcbear]

They should kick the late games off 15 minutes earlier so they dont run into I'm a Celebrity.

 

[Jelle1880]

This ref is atrocious

 

[rossgers]

That's a great dive right there.

 

[Jim Prideaux]

Ref is absolutely at it

 

[Skyy Bluenose]

I won't go typical FF, "He's rubbish", but I've never seen Axel Witsel play a good game of football.

 

[WinkieWATP]

That Trossard is one weird looking fucker

 

[nelster]

Did anyone else spot Courtois stand off the pitch inside the goal then propel himself forward contacting the line at the end of his move to save the penalty ?

Rules state must stay on the line at all times, both feet started inside goal.

 

[Pirlo]

Belgium bringing on Poundland Robbie Williams

 

[WATP87]

This games crying out for the talent of David Wotherspoon