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oojason said:

moviefreakedmind said:

TV’s Frink said:

moviefreakedmind said:

I think it’s interesting how largely immune to the soccer craze the United States is. It’s kind of like how ABBA was a huge hit everywhere on Earth except for the U.S.

The US has had some peaks and valleys with interest. MLS has actually been around for 25 years now and I’m reasonably sure it’s fairly successful (granted I don’t follow it but it’s still around and it gets decent tv coverage). And interest does spike during most World Cup years, especially when the US is good (relatively speaking). Women’s World Cup was very popular last time out IIRC, especially given that we won the thing somehow.

EDIT: Looking at the short-lived history of the Women’s WC, we’ve done quite well. What’s up with that, rest of the world?

And Dancing Queen was number one in the US for a little bit, and you even hear it on American radio stations from time to time, but compared to how the whole thing was received in the rest of the world, it’s nothing.

Thank You for the Music related content - take it the ABBA appreciation thread 😉

I am talking about soccer. I was using ABBA as an example. The most famous soccer (or ABBA) got in the United States was nothing compared to how beloved it got in the rest of the world.

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moviefreakedmind said:

oojason said:

moviefreakedmind said:

TV’s Frink said:

moviefreakedmind said:

I think it’s interesting how largely immune to the soccer craze the United States is. It’s kind of like how ABBA was a huge hit everywhere on Earth except for the U.S.

The US has had some peaks and valleys with interest. MLS has actually been around for 25 years now and I’m reasonably sure it’s fairly successful (granted I don’t follow it but it’s still around and it gets decent tv coverage). And interest does spike during most World Cup years, especially when the US is good (relatively speaking). Women’s World Cup was very popular last time out IIRC, especially given that we won the thing somehow.

EDIT: Looking at the short-lived history of the Women’s WC, we’ve done quite well. What’s up with that, rest of the world?

And Dancing Queen was number one in the US for a little bit, and you even hear it on American radio stations from time to time, but compared to how the whole thing was received in the rest of the world, it’s nothing.

Thank You for the Music related content - take it the ABBA appreciation thread 😉

I am talking about soccer. I was using ABBA as an example. The most famous soccer (or ABBA) got in the United States was nothing compared to how beloved it got in the rest of the world.

I know mate - It’s just a pun on the ABBA topic.

(with a few more afterwards for ZigZig too)
 

moviefreakedmind said:

I think it’s interesting how largely immune to the soccer craze the United States is. It’s kind of like how ABBA was a huge hit everywhere on Earth except for the U.S.

Soccer seems to be doing quite well - the MLS has expanded to 26 teams (with 11 more cities being invited to bid for a slot, and more slots to come). Teams are building purpose-built stadiums, attracting decent quality talent, and the MLS seems to be on the up income/revenue-wise.

Crowds are doing quite well too, noisy & passionate - finding their own identities & styles - and tickets seem reasonably priced on the most part.

The sport is still quite popular with young kids participating - though there is seemingly a lack of quality coaching in the important mid-teen years, with an over-empathis on physicality, speed and power over technique and decision making - where a mixture/balance is required. (Better quality coaching - and more of it - is likely required at the lower/younger levels, maybe a change in attitude?) More players playing abroad in Europe, or maybe even South America or Mexico, would likely help on the technical and tactical aspects too.

It didn’t help that the US failed to qualify for the World Cup, of course - yet you should be okay for the next WC if lessons are learnt. And also if Trump doesn’t piss off the countries in your CONCACAF federation again (personally, I thought it was hilarious - in the context of wishing to see the ‘smaller sides’ beat the ‘big boys’ - what occurred in the final WC Qualifying round at half-time).

Soccer breaking the US’s ‘Big 4’ sports may never happen - or being a longer-term craze, yet it doesn’t really need to. It’s chugging along quite well, the interest and investment is there along with a fairly loyal fanbase - the infrastructure required to sustain itself is now there (though obviously there remains issues - as there is for any pro-sport administration). You’ll also likely be better prepared to take advantage of that World Cup coming to your shores in 2026…

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ZigZig said:

ABBA the Hut?

😃

ZigZig said:

Good luck with Columbia!

Cheers man, I have a dream, one of us, will be head over heels - the other likely requiring an SOS 😉

Am not looking forward to to watching the Sweden vs Switzerland game though - could go on and on and on…

 

Seriously, I think Colombia will fancy their chances - as they should.

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oojason said:

ZigZig said:

ABBA the Hut?

😃

ZigZig said:

Good luck with Columbia!

Cheers man, I have a dream, one of us, will be head over heels - the other likely requiring an SOS 😉

Am not looking forward to to watching the Sweden vs Switzerland game though - could go on and on and on…

 

Seriously, I think Colombia will fancy their chances - as they should.

Nobody’s name is “Fernando” in the Colombian team, good for you.

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oojason said:

moviefreakedmind said:

oojason said:

moviefreakedmind said:

TV’s Frink said:

moviefreakedmind said:

I think it’s interesting how largely immune to the soccer craze the United States is. It’s kind of like how ABBA was a huge hit everywhere on Earth except for the U.S.

The US has had some peaks and valleys with interest. MLS has actually been around for 25 years now and I’m reasonably sure it’s fairly successful (granted I don’t follow it but it’s still around and it gets decent tv coverage). And interest does spike during most World Cup years, especially when the US is good (relatively speaking). Women’s World Cup was very popular last time out IIRC, especially given that we won the thing somehow.

EDIT: Looking at the short-lived history of the Women’s WC, we’ve done quite well. What’s up with that, rest of the world?

And Dancing Queen was number one in the US for a little bit, and you even hear it on American radio stations from time to time, but compared to how the whole thing was received in the rest of the world, it’s nothing.

Thank You for the Music related content - take it the ABBA appreciation thread 😉

I am talking about soccer. I was using ABBA as an example. The most famous soccer (or ABBA) got in the United States was nothing compared to how beloved it got in the rest of the world.

I know mate - It’s just a pun on the ABBA topic.

(with a few more afterwards for ZigZig too)
 

moviefreakedmind said:

I think it’s interesting how largely immune to the soccer craze the United States is. It’s kind of like how ABBA was a huge hit everywhere on Earth except for the U.S.

Soccer seems to be doing quite well - the MLS has expanded to 26 teams (with 11 more cities being invited to bid for a slot, and more slots to come). Teams are building purpose-built stadiums, attracting decent quality talent, and the MLS seems to be on the up income/revenue-wise.

Crowds are doing quite well too, noisy & passionate - finding their own identities & styles - and tickets seem reasonably priced on the most part.

The sport is still quite popular with young kids participating - though there is seemingly a lack of quality coaching in the important mid-teen years, with an over-empathis on physicality, speed and power over technique and decision making - where a mixture/balance is required. (Better quality coaching - and more of it - is likely required at the lower/younger levels, maybe a change in attitude?) More players playing abroad in Europe, or maybe even South America or Mexico, would likely help on the technical and tactical aspects too.

It didn’t help that the US failed to qualify for the World Cup, of course - yet you should be okay for the next WC if lessons are learnt. And also if Trump doesn’t piss off the countries in your CONCACAF federation again (personally, I thought it was hilarious - in the context of wishing to see the ‘smaller sides’ beat the ‘big boys’ - what occurred in the final WC Qualifying round at half-time).

Soccer breaking the US’s ‘Big 4’ sports may never happen - or being a longer-term craze, yet it doesn’t really need to. It’s chugging along quite well, the interest and investment is there along with a fairly loyal fanbase - the infrastructure required to sustain itself is now there (though obviously there remains issues - as there is for any pro-sport administration). You’ll also likely be better prepared to take advantage of that World Cup coming to your shores in 2026…

This is an expanded version of what I said. But mfm just sees ABBA.

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TV’s Frink said:

oojason said:

moviefreakedmind said:

oojason said:

moviefreakedmind said:

TV’s Frink said:

moviefreakedmind said:

I think it’s interesting how largely immune to the soccer craze the United States is. It’s kind of like how ABBA was a huge hit everywhere on Earth except for the U.S.

The US has had some peaks and valleys with interest. MLS has actually been around for 25 years now and I’m reasonably sure it’s fairly successful (granted I don’t follow it but it’s still around and it gets decent tv coverage). And interest does spike during most World Cup years, especially when the US is good (relatively speaking). Women’s World Cup was very popular last time out IIRC, especially given that we won the thing somehow.

EDIT: Looking at the short-lived history of the Women’s WC, we’ve done quite well. What’s up with that, rest of the world?

And Dancing Queen was number one in the US for a little bit, and you even hear it on American radio stations from time to time, but compared to how the whole thing was received in the rest of the world, it’s nothing.

Thank You for the Music related content - take it the ABBA appreciation thread 😉

I am talking about soccer. I was using ABBA as an example. The most famous soccer (or ABBA) got in the United States was nothing compared to how beloved it got in the rest of the world.

I know mate - It’s just a pun on the ABBA topic.

(with a few more afterwards for ZigZig too)
 

moviefreakedmind said:

I think it’s interesting how largely immune to the soccer craze the United States is. It’s kind of like how ABBA was a huge hit everywhere on Earth except for the U.S.

Soccer seems to be doing quite well - the MLS has expanded to 26 teams (with 11 more cities being invited to bid for a slot, and more slots to come). Teams are building purpose-built stadiums, attracting decent quality talent, and the MLS seems to be on the up income/revenue-wise.

Crowds are doing quite well too, noisy & passionate - finding their own identities & styles - and tickets seem reasonably priced on the most part.

The sport is still quite popular with young kids participating - though there is seemingly a lack of quality coaching in the important mid-teen years, with an over-empathis on physicality, speed and power over technique and decision making - where a mixture/balance is required. (Better quality coaching - and more of it - is likely required at the lower/younger levels, maybe a change in attitude?) More players playing abroad in Europe, or maybe even South America or Mexico, would likely help on the technical and tactical aspects too.

It didn’t help that the US failed to qualify for the World Cup, of course - yet you should be okay for the next WC if lessons are learnt. And also if Trump doesn’t piss off the countries in your CONCACAF federation again (personally, I thought it was hilarious - in the context of wishing to see the ‘smaller sides’ beat the ‘big boys’ - what occurred in the final WC Qualifying round at half-time).

Soccer breaking the US’s ‘Big 4’ sports may never happen - or being a longer-term craze, yet it doesn’t really need to. It’s chugging along quite well, the interest and investment is there along with a fairly loyal fanbase - the infrastructure required to sustain itself is now there (though obviously there remains issues - as there is for any pro-sport administration). You’ll also likely be better prepared to take advantage of that World Cup coming to your shores in 2026…

This is an expanded version of what I said. But mfm just sees ABBA.

I was using it as an analogy.

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moviefreakedmind said:

TV’s Frink said:

oojason said:

moviefreakedmind said:

oojason said:

moviefreakedmind said:

TV’s Frink said:

moviefreakedmind said:

I think it’s interesting how largely immune to the soccer craze the United States is. It’s kind of like how ABBA was a huge hit everywhere on Earth except for the U.S.

The US has had some peaks and valleys with interest. MLS has actually been around for 25 years now and I’m reasonably sure it’s fairly successful (granted I don’t follow it but it’s still around and it gets decent tv coverage). And interest does spike during most World Cup years, especially when the US is good (relatively speaking). Women’s World Cup was very popular last time out IIRC, especially given that we won the thing somehow.

EDIT: Looking at the short-lived history of the Women’s WC, we’ve done quite well. What’s up with that, rest of the world?

And Dancing Queen was number one in the US for a little bit, and you even hear it on American radio stations from time to time, but compared to how the whole thing was received in the rest of the world, it’s nothing.

Thank You for the Music related content - take it the ABBA appreciation thread 😉

I am talking about soccer. I was using ABBA as an example. The most famous soccer (or ABBA) got in the United States was nothing compared to how beloved it got in the rest of the world.

I know mate - It’s just a pun on the ABBA topic.

(with a few more afterwards for ZigZig too)
 

moviefreakedmind said:

I think it’s interesting how largely immune to the soccer craze the United States is. It’s kind of like how ABBA was a huge hit everywhere on Earth except for the U.S.

Soccer seems to be doing quite well - the MLS has expanded to 26 teams (with 11 more cities being invited to bid for a slot, and more slots to come). Teams are building purpose-built stadiums, attracting decent quality talent, and the MLS seems to be on the up income/revenue-wise.

Crowds are doing quite well too, noisy & passionate - finding their own identities & styles - and tickets seem reasonably priced on the most part.

The sport is still quite popular with young kids participating - though there is seemingly a lack of quality coaching in the important mid-teen years, with an over-empathis on physicality, speed and power over technique and decision making - where a mixture/balance is required. (Better quality coaching - and more of it - is likely required at the lower/younger levels, maybe a change in attitude?) More players playing abroad in Europe, or maybe even South America or Mexico, would likely help on the technical and tactical aspects too.

It didn’t help that the US failed to qualify for the World Cup, of course - yet you should be okay for the next WC if lessons are learnt. And also if Trump doesn’t piss off the countries in your CONCACAF federation again (personally, I thought it was hilarious - in the context of wishing to see the ‘smaller sides’ beat the ‘big boys’ - what occurred in the final WC Qualifying round at half-time).

Soccer breaking the US’s ‘Big 4’ sports may never happen - or being a longer-term craze, yet it doesn’t really need to. It’s chugging along quite well, the interest and investment is there along with a fairly loyal fanbase - the infrastructure required to sustain itself is now there (though obviously there remains issues - as there is for any pro-sport administration). You’ll also likely be better prepared to take advantage of that World Cup coming to your shores in 2026…

This is an expanded version of what I said. But mfm just sees ABBA.

I was using it as an analogy.

And yet you were bothered by Collipso doing the same when responding to Jay in another thread. Ok.

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TV’s Frink said:

moviefreakedmind said:

TV’s Frink said:

oojason said:

moviefreakedmind said:

oojason said:

moviefreakedmind said:

TV’s Frink said:

moviefreakedmind said:

I think it’s interesting how largely immune to the soccer craze the United States is. It’s kind of like how ABBA was a huge hit everywhere on Earth except for the U.S.

The US has had some peaks and valleys with interest. MLS has actually been around for 25 years now and I’m reasonably sure it’s fairly successful (granted I don’t follow it but it’s still around and it gets decent tv coverage). And interest does spike during most World Cup years, especially when the US is good (relatively speaking). Women’s World Cup was very popular last time out IIRC, especially given that we won the thing somehow.

EDIT: Looking at the short-lived history of the Women’s WC, we’ve done quite well. What’s up with that, rest of the world?

And Dancing Queen was number one in the US for a little bit, and you even hear it on American radio stations from time to time, but compared to how the whole thing was received in the rest of the world, it’s nothing.

Thank You for the Music related content - take it the ABBA appreciation thread 😉

I am talking about soccer. I was using ABBA as an example. The most famous soccer (or ABBA) got in the United States was nothing compared to how beloved it got in the rest of the world.

I know mate - It’s just a pun on the ABBA topic.

(with a few more afterwards for ZigZig too)
 

moviefreakedmind said:

I think it’s interesting how largely immune to the soccer craze the United States is. It’s kind of like how ABBA was a huge hit everywhere on Earth except for the U.S.

Soccer seems to be doing quite well - the MLS has expanded to 26 teams (with 11 more cities being invited to bid for a slot, and more slots to come). Teams are building purpose-built stadiums, attracting decent quality talent, and the MLS seems to be on the up income/revenue-wise.

Crowds are doing quite well too, noisy & passionate - finding their own identities & styles - and tickets seem reasonably priced on the most part.

The sport is still quite popular with young kids participating - though there is seemingly a lack of quality coaching in the important mid-teen years, with an over-empathis on physicality, speed and power over technique and decision making - where a mixture/balance is required. (Better quality coaching - and more of it - is likely required at the lower/younger levels, maybe a change in attitude?) More players playing abroad in Europe, or maybe even South America or Mexico, would likely help on the technical and tactical aspects too.

It didn’t help that the US failed to qualify for the World Cup, of course - yet you should be okay for the next WC if lessons are learnt. And also if Trump doesn’t piss off the countries in your CONCACAF federation again (personally, I thought it was hilarious - in the context of wishing to see the ‘smaller sides’ beat the ‘big boys’ - what occurred in the final WC Qualifying round at half-time).

Soccer breaking the US’s ‘Big 4’ sports may never happen - or being a longer-term craze, yet it doesn’t really need to. It’s chugging along quite well, the interest and investment is there along with a fairly loyal fanbase - the infrastructure required to sustain itself is now there (though obviously there remains issues - as there is for any pro-sport administration). You’ll also likely be better prepared to take advantage of that World Cup coming to your shores in 2026…

This is an expanded version of what I said. But mfm just sees ABBA.

I was using it as an analogy.

And yet you were bothered by Collipso doing the same when responding to Jay in another thread. Ok.

I wasn’t bothered, I just didn’t understand it and then when I did understand it I said I agreed with him.

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Puggo - Jar Jar’s Yoda said:

I’ve wondered to what degree soccer’s lack of “support” in the U.S. is because there are no spots to insert advertising.

I think some tv companies in the US have got bypassed that somewhat by displaying adverts during play where the clock or scoreline ID is - with the occasional pop-up advert appearing on the lower half of the screen during stoppages etc.

On full-match repeats or highlight programs - there are often adverts littered through the coverage and the two halves are often broken down to four quarters (or more) - along with adverts at half-time, or between 90 mins and extra-time - and even extra-time and the penalty shootout - depending on the competition format, of course.

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that was one tough match huh? and can you imagine if neymar was the one faking all that pain or trying to force that penalty instead of henderson and maguire, how the press would attack him? i sense a double standard…

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^ England do their best to make it hard for themselves - it’s the natural way of things 😉
 

Re Henderson, are you referring to the headbutt on him by Barrios? https://www.clippituser.tv/c/vxblpy

‘Faking all that pain’? - last time I was headbutted with my mouth open not expecting it, it hurt like hell. Did Henderson exaggerate it? Maybe - bet it still hurt. 'Faking all that pain? - behave, mate.

Did Neymar’s latest squeal and roll hurt much at all? Are the two that comparable in that context? https://gfycat.com/UnlinedMeagerBat (player puts the sole of his foot on Neymar’s shin - Neymar starts the theatrics (holding his shinpad - not where there was actually contact. Yet if you notice the 4th official guy whose foot is stepped on by the player… he does not react at all…

Henderson did later get a yellow card himself for this - https://www.clippituser.tv/c/pldgvk

All three incidents are embarrassing mate - yet only one of them likely hurt.
 

I missed the Maguire incident (was in a loud and busy pub) - he tried to force Kane’s (or another) penalty?
 

For me, a big difference between Neymar and Henderson is that Henderson isn’t ‘at it’ most games (in fact, hardly any at all I can remember) - nor does he seemingly get involved in such things to bring attention and focus to himself - in the way which is seemingly done by Neymar.

 

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agreed that henderson isn’t “at it” in most games if you compare it to neymar, and that’s why the “double standard” is ok, but i do believe neymar is overly criticized.

poor choice of words by me, i agree, so i’m sorry for that, but it seems to me that Henderson exaggerated a lot on that specific headbutt play, much like Neymar when the mexican guy who i can’t recall the name right now literally stepped on his bad and recovering ankle. i bet that hurt a lot. of course he acted out a much worse pain than the one he was actually feeling, but that specific guy deserved a red card for all he did to him that game, so i think that that’s one of the reasons for the exaggeration.

wednesday’s game was the first brazil game where Neymar left the field with his socks all in one piece. so yeah, while he exaggerates wayy to much and is heavily criticized by it, i think the press and people in general are way too harsh on him, because most defensive players that play against him tend to always beat the crap out of him. at least in the World Cup that’s how it’s been.

now, maguire… i’ll see if i can find his play.

i was under the impression that yesterday’s game’s referee was terrible. what did you think?

edit: just rewatched the maguire play, and right after it he immediately said that it wasn’t a penalty, so my bad.

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No worries mate - it’s one of the unfortunate things in football that needs addressing - the protection of players from thuggish or over-the-top antics. Usually it’s the attacking/creative-types that suffer - and referees seem unsure in certain instances just what has happened (or unwilling to risk enforcing the rules for fear of a mistake which may impinge on their career / likeliness of getting the ‘big’ games in the future).

If this is the case, at the top level there is usually enough footage of any incident to go back and address these issues post-game - by FIFA, UEFA or whoever the governing body of the competition is. Yet the will is seemingly not there to do so.

The same for the diving / simulation aspects - which can be tricky to get right. Because a player jumps out of the way of a two-footed high challenge doesn’t mean he’s dived - though if he’s rolling around pretending he has been hit when he hasn’t… then that needs addressing too.

I think most fans would like to see both issues addressed - no-one wants to see cheats prosper, and for me it has no place in football. Personally, I’d prefer if the players respected the officials a bit more too - like they do in rugby - and also in rugby where the officials are micced up to the stadium tannoy system and their decisions are explained - to the benefit of the players, fans at the ground, and those watching on tv etc.
 

Last night I thought the ref was poor - he should have brought the two captains together and told them to inform their teammates to pack the stupid antics in early on. The ref has officials to help him out - yet seemingly ignored them / their input. How you don’t get a red card for headbutting someone - after a VAR review - is beyond me - and sends out a wrong message to everyone watching, and those young players out playing… emulating what they see on the pitch.

 

I really hope we don’t see similar antics in latter games in the tournament - it’s been a quality World Cup so far - great goals and games, big teams and players going out early, the ‘smaller’ sides doing well too - I hope we see more of the actual football being played 😃

Roll on Friday 😃

 

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The fact that there’s no games today, on a weekday I have off and could actually watch, is poor planning on FIFA’s part. 😉

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Two absorbing games later today - Uruguay have the tools, mentality and quality to frustrate France and hit them on the counter-attack (unlike Argentina - who left massive gaps for the quick French to run into and exploit). Should the French manage to score first though… it could be a difficult afternoon for Uruguay.

Brazil vs Belgium… which defence can hold out the longest? 😉 Hopefully be a game full of skill, flair and chances… Hazard, Mertens, De Bruyne, Coutinho, Neymar & Willian - hope they get to flourish and aren’t cancelled out by negative/safe tactics - or nerves.

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oojason said:

Brazil vs Belgium… which defence can hold out the longest? 😉 Hopefully be a game full of skill, flair and chances… Hazard, Mertens, De Bruyne, Coutinho, Neymar & Willian - hope they get to flourish and aren’t cancelled out by negative/safe tactics - or nerves.

Obviously, Belgium’s defence will hold out the longest. There is no other way if we want a final match between Three Lions and Red Devils.

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I like your thinking, mate!

I’ll be rooting for you later - with a plate of chips and a bottle or two of De Koninck - in honour of your great country 😉

 

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ZigZig said:

oojason said:

Brazil vs Belgium… which defence can hold out the longest? 😉 Hopefully be a game full of skill, flair and chances… Hazard, Mertens, De Bruyne, Coutinho, Neymar & Willian - hope they get to flourish and aren’t cancelled out by negative/safe tactics - or nerves.

Obviously, Belgium’s defence will hold out the longest. There is no other way if we want a final match between Three Lions and Red Devils.

we’ll see about that.

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yep. well played indeed.

our defense during the first half played terribly, and we really missed Casemiro today.

anyway, i’m feeling somewhat depressed because of it - i legitimately thought we’d win this one. oh well.

fernandinho’s goal destroyed the team psychologically and de bruyne’s goal was just something else.

fuck man, i don’t know what to say. just good game, well played.