Axman knew that would be saved.

Just now, just said:

Axman knew that would be saved.

That was a back pass not a save.

Aim for the post, not 5ft inside the post.

Great pass.

Belgium are going nowhere in this comp with that back three.

A competent manager would surely have considered defensive [or any] continuity before now? Didn't a half-dead Thomas Vermaelen start at the Euros despite playing in Japan?

At least this World Cup will presumably be the end of Martínez as a manager at any level considered even remotely serious. One would think that someone who lead Wigan to an FA Cup win would be more likeable but here we are...

Fantastic skill from Hazard 

1 minute ago, just said:

Fantastic skill from Hazard 

Not so much from Batshuayi 

First touch is reserved only for Belgian wingers or midfielders. No strikers allowed. 

56 minutes ago, axman2526 said:

If given the chance plenty of people know the quality of Alfonso Davies. 

Does his quality not lay in the penalty department? 

Another pen.

VAR bottled it.

The hobbled remnants of this 'classic' Belgium side are sapping even more credibility from the word 'generational' than Kai Havertz in a blue shirt.

This Belgium side looks just like ourselves without Reece, no penetration whatsoever and passes between the defenders till someone gets fed up and boots it to the opposition. 

And then Bats pops up with a goal!

Just now, Valerie said:

And then Bats pops up with a goal!

That finish with the left is a clear sign that he would be a good inverted wing-back for us if we re-sign him...

Sad to see Hazard like this. First time I’ve watched him since us. Not really watched Madrid, he never was fit!

Courtois reaction after saving penalty irritated me big time, the big nosed c*nt.

45 minutes ago, just said:

Axman knew that would be saved.

Was a lot of pressure on him and he is coming back from a long term injury, sadly he bottled it.

23 minutes ago, Munkworth said:

Does his quality not lay in the penalty department? 

Not today!

31 minutes ago, Valerie said:

Not so much from Batshuayi 

2 for 2 Val, first the pen then this lol.

Canadian fans will rightly be proud of the first half effort against a strong opponent. At this level though you cannot waste chances like Davies and the forwards have.

Hopefully the displays continue to be good and dont end with 3 blanks like 1986.

Edited November 23, 20223 yr by axman2526

John Herdman is a very, very good coach. He did an excellent job with the CanWNT and now with the men's side, giving Canadians a side to be proud of.

He is from Newcastle originally. Would not be surprised at all if he gets a chance in the PL.

20 minutes ago, PloKoon13 said:

The hobbled remnants of this 'classic' Belgium side are sapping even more credibility from the word 'generational' than Kai Havertz in a blue shirt.

Clearly they miss Lukaku...

51 minutes ago, coco said:

That was a back pass not a save.

Aye I know he is the star of the team but that was a bad call to let Davies take that rather than the in form Johanthan David.

1 minute ago, axman2526 said:

Aye I know he is the star of the team but that was a bad call to let Davies take that rather than the in form Johanthan David.

Possibly the worst penalty i have seen, at least if you whack it you have a chance.

Well you know your manager ain't pleased when you are 1 up and he makes 2 subs at the break.

If Herdman decides to make offensive changes Larin was in good form in the qualification, Ugbo was sometimes used as a late option as well.

Also Canada's Captain Hutchinson is like 100 years old (I think 39 really). For anyone interested. Think that means our own Silva is not the oldest player at the WC.