Group B Thread - Iran, Spain, Portugal, Morocco

[The]

Morroco is getting robbed by these refs. That bump was a penalty.

[maly3648]

Morocco are playing a fantastic football, dominating Portugal even though the latter are leading.

What I wouldn't give for Iran to play like that!

It's useless to play like that if you can't finish nor score ... Result matters ... When you can't score, it's showing a level of immaturity and playing emotional. I am happy Iran isn't playing emotional anymore.

[freak]

I don’t want to sound like a conspiracy theorist but the American red just ignored two legitimate fouls committed on Morocco—one outside and one inside the Portugal box. VAR is the biggest joke in all of professional sports.

[GoIran]

What the fuck is VAR about if they aren’t gonna give clear penalties?

[ShervinJ]

After Ronaldos goal at the 4th minute, Morocco have undoubtedly been the better team

[maly3648]

This Portuguese team without Ronaldo is really nowhere ... We definitely have a chance against them, unlike against Spain which is one head and shoulder away ...

[OFFSIDE_1]

they have talent, but they play brainless ...... what a useless shot

[Under Lahaf]

I have nothing against Morocco advancing (assuming it doesn't harm Iran). Portugal is a one man show, Ronaldo gets injured or gets a red card or a team like Germany manages to neutralize him and what will Portugal do? This world cup so far seems to be Spain's to lose or win.


Underdogs have shown in this world cup that anything is possible, we can do it guys, only if TM believes in itself. We can upset them!

[maly3648]

they have talent, but they play brainless ...... what a useless shot

It's a cultural and coaching problem ... We had the same issue to a lesser extent, we still have the cultural problem but we have a world class coach who just channeled our emotions towards a useful goal.

[The Realist]

We always knew Morroco was a decent side. With Portugal playing an open game, Morroco can display their artistry but they need to finish off attacks. Ronaldo can creep up from anywhere and score another goal. Portugal are a good side but not a great side, take away Ronaldo!

Morroco gave away a cheap goal, they didn’t even compete with Ronaldo- no one really jumped with him. Against Iran he will be smothered by so many.

[Sly]

It's useless to play like that if you can't finish nor score ... Result matters ... When you can't score, it's showing a level of immaturity and playing emotional. I am happy Iran isn't playing emotional anymore.

It's not playing emotional. It's playing with guts, being brave! That's what gains you respect!

What is the use of getting results, going far, even winning the WC without being loved/respected?

[Roozbeh-G2006]

I think I change my prediction to 2-1 to Morocco
All they have to do is neutralise Diver-aldo

[Philosophy_King]

Wow we could defeat this maroccan team. We def. have a chance against
Portugal.

[Philosophy_King]

Amrabat reminds me on Dejagah in WC 2014.

[maly3648]

It's not playing emotional. It's playing with guts, being brave! That's what gains you respect!
What is the use of getting results, going far, even winning the WC without being loved/respected?

"respect" is for people having psychological insecurity issues ... When you have a brain and a strategy and you win, the real football specialists will respect you as they have no other option to do so. "respect" and show off are useless and for people knowing nothing about football, results matter ultimately.