Politics and Sport are two different things and that is what FIFA has always kick against, no racism, no religion and no favouritism but it seems the more they try to avoid this things, the more they occur which makes me to remember the speech made by Morgan Freeman in the World Cup ground opening. he asked the boy that "what bring us together today here is bigger than what divide us and how long could we make it last?'' and the Qatar boy recite some quran a reference that it is through respect and tolerance, this message was made to counter this kind of rumours and hate among us. Football has unite us all irrespective of our religion, respect other people religions and culture, we can't attack them because of their culture and looking at their performance so far, they will not be making it out in the group stage, just free Qatar and lets enjoy football for just this 1 month.  FIFA in my opinion deserve as much of every criticism that have come their way and more, because Qatar hosting this year's World Cup was clearly out of political and money influenced motive for over 8 years that Qatar have been confirmed to be the host, FIFA are well aware of the religious stance of the country when it comes to gender equality, gambling, drinking and whatnot, but they chose to be ignorant of these rules and the impact it would have on the entire world and their diverse cultures coming together into such a setting with highly restrictive social activities, this should have been debated and cleared over the period of those years of preparation, it shouldn't come as a surprise or such as breach of contract with Budweiser (a beer company in a unwelcomed country) being the major sponsor of the tournament. |
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Nice goal from Füllkrug, he's really an enrichment for Germany.
Füllkrug could have even scored a second goal if Musiala notices him and doesn't try to score himself but makes an assist to Füllkrug in a better position.
Maybe that was Musiala getting back at him for stealing first goal from him, because it seemed Musiala was going to attempt the shot, but the maybe it would gone wide or Unai Simon getting to save it, Füllkrug had a better angle and with his typical no. 9 instinct. it was easier for him to find the back of the net despite the fact that it was a somewhat tight angle to score from. By the way, doesn't Germany need only victory today? After all, if it plays a draw, then its fate will not be completely in its hands and will depend on the games of other teams.
Since Germany has achieved a draw, it's getting very interesting now. Germany needs to win against Costa Rica for sure as Germany is only at 1 point currently, Spain is at 4 points, Japan and Costa Rica at 3 For all the other teams, even a draw could be enough, depending on results. Of course, Costa Rica will face a difficult task because it's Germany and Germany needs a win. Spain can even afford to lose (if it's not a massive defeat and Germany doesn't score many goals against Costa Rica) because Spain has a much better goal difference. I don't think Spain will want to get complacent just yet, and I'd expect them still go all out to secure a win vs Japan knowing that the job isn't done yet, but I believe that how the result of the final standings in Group F, between Morocco, Belgium and Croatia turn out might also affect Spain's approach to the game because they might try to avoid the toughest team from that Group, even if it requires them to pursue a draw or try to win the game. |
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Here are my bets for today : Boston Celtics vs Washington Wizards Boston Celtics (15-4) is hosting the Washington Wizards (10-9). The Celtics has to play without their star Jayson Tatum today because of ankle injury. The Wizards are very defensive team so Brown and Smart will have to be very creative in making their shots. The Celtics are favored @1.25 and the Wizards @3.60. Orlando Magic vs Philadelphia 76ersThe Orlando Magic (5-14) will try to break their losing streak against the Philadelphia 76ers (10-9). Philadelphia is favorite @1.95 while Orlando magic sits @2.20 Milwaukee Bucks vs Dallas Mavericks The Dallas Mavericks (9-9) are on the road against the Milwaukee Bucks (13-5). The Mavs are on a 3 game losing streak and have lost 4 of their last 5 games. Bucks key injuries are Serge Ibaka (illness), Joe Ingles (knee) and Khris Middleton (wrist). Milwaukee sits at odds of @1.40 and the Mavs @3.05.  What emphatic win for the Philadelphia 76ers, I knew the odds felt like free money for the ML at ~2 Odds, given how well the Orlando Magic have struggle recently, and are on losing streak, 76ers were dominant right from the very first quarter and they drop more than 30 points in every single despite still losing most all their starters to injuries. My other bet was on the Warriors ML vs Timberwolves, after the Wolves lost to Charlotte Hornets a few days ago, I knew it should be a W for the Warriors, regardless of them playing a back to back game, The 20 points first quarter lead by Andrew Wiggins and the splash brothers was enough for them to bank on for the entirety of the game. |
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I'm literally out of competition in the pool, I'm just putting in my picks out of the fact that I don't want to leave any fixture unpicked.
Too early to give up, there is still more than half of tournament games remaining. It's difficult, but few exact scores still can improve your situation significantly. And there is still chance to take yellow cap. Yes! Thanks mate, I think I only drew that absurd conclusion because how terrible my picks have been, meanwhile I wasn't even checking the leaderboard and table in general to have know that everyone are also doing not so well in these fixtures, after getting 2 exact score, the first from Argentina and the other one was a courtesy of the 1-1 between Spain and Germany, I've moved up 25 places and I'm currently topping the leaderboard for the match day, if only I can get a couple more results go my way for the final four fixtures of the round, then I could end up with the Yellow Cap. |
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Lot's of discussion for Argentina questions so I guess you guys liked it. Feel free to give some feedback on questions, they are not set in stone. We want to make them interesting which I believe we accomplished, but we also want to make them in a way that your answers get a bit more of spread. It really isn't that exciting if everybody goes for the same outcome, we will have to make more effort on this part I guess.
The questions and options are adequate for group stage games; however, I would like to see more questions about goal scorers, goals, most corners, and MOTM awards; the questions should be more difficult, with fewer questions from the R16. Just my $0.02 @igehhh suggestions make sense too, and in addition going forward, I'd suggest questions like that of Argentina but they're a lot of options 4 or 5 choices to select from, and for the Goal scorers, combinations would make sense too, like will either of two the following players score ago or an assist, then options like Messi will score and provide an assist, then options like just Goal only, Assist Only, or Both and Neither, I'm sure questions like this will likely divide the answers, then you can also use possession range will a team have, could be an underdog or favourite, the with options like Argentina will have 40-44, 45-49, 55-60, more than 60, less than 40 and finally like how long will Paredes play for, then options like; Paredes not to play, less than 20 minutes, between 20-40, between 41-56, 57-74, 75 or more but not full time, and full time. |
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Usually Argentina wins against Mexico, specially when they really have to, however the question is trickier than it seems because of the possession, Mexico usually plays for possession and should have most of the possession even if they get wrecked in goals, as happened in 2010, a 3-1 win for Argentina but the Mexicans got more possession than Argentina. I would not be surprised at all to see a solid Argentina win by 2 or 3 goals and Mexico still with more possession. EDIT: in the 2010 game Argentina was with 51% possession despite the 3-1, I don't know why I remembered the Mexicans with more possession. However got only two corner kicks in the whole game, what makes the question even more unpredictable. Here are the full stats for the 2010 game: https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/264110I think If the Answer to that question will be a yes, it will be dependent on how many goals Argentina wins buy, If Argentina are going to win the game by the -1.5 goals handicap, then I strongly believe they'll have the needed amount of corners and most of the ball possession to go with that, however if they answer is going to be No, a lot of clauses in questions will also end being a No, I guess that's why I settled for a No, I don't see Argentina winning by 2-3 goals without fulfilling every other of those requirements. |
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Ahhh Man Lewandoski scored, I said no to that question 🤣no points for me
It was a fortunate goal for Lewa as the defender gave him a free goal  Lol! That's what it is with this world cup, Lewandowski was unfortunate with two goals, could have scored an hattrick easily but I would have taken that two unlucky goals for him, over the single fortunate one, as he was my captain for the MD2, that hattrick would have done me a great deal, but 1 and 1 assist isn't such a bad one to settle for to be honest, and I'm not going to be changing it. I had the Lewandowski to score question as Yes, so it's a win, win situation for me  |
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I couldnt find the Quiz 2 spreadsheet, Is that not posted yet?
It already is, it was added to the first spreadsheet, you can find it in the first page of this thread, second or third post I think, then in the spreadsheet you find form responses 2 tab, there you go.
I believe Saudi Arabia's government gesture towards their victory against Argentina must have definitely influenced the players performance today, they've been the better side clearly attacking and pressing the Polish sides as they weren't the underdogs of the group before the opening match, Szczęsny with an outstanding first half performance to keep his team ahead after yet another controversial penalty was awarded in this tournament, at least this time it was with VAR's help. |
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Yeah, I. Definitely going to enjoy this one as betting and fantasy have gone out the window early. I might rebuyin during KO but for now, might just look at pure total fantasy with entire team decked out attack. And super cheap midfield to compensate.
FIFA. Fixing things that ain't broke.
It would have been a nightmare, If I had dedicated more time into research before picking my team and making substitutions, I was already pessimistic with the manner players update about 2 days to the world cup and there are still popular players missing from the game, and right up till now there are no indications for players injured, suspended, even Karim Benzema remains with no indication of not being available in the world cup. I want to believe there will an update in the KO after half of the teams are eliminated already, but if there are no changes by then, then I don't think there would any at a latter stage in the tournament. |
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Wow what a match day: Wales losing 0:2 to Iran. Netherlands draws 1:1 against Ecuador and England also draws 0:0 against the US. Who could have expected that? Damn. I'm literally out of competition in the pool, I'm just putting in my picks out of the fact that I don't want to leave any fixture unpicked.
Gareth Southgate looked really clueless with his ideas, he just brought in couple of players and used the exact template they play in their respective clubs, every of their subs looked really tactically dumb and no changes, Rashford for Saka and Henderson for Bellingham doesn't look tactically different, I was expecting a division from the 4-2-3-1 when it looked clearly not to be working for the team in the first half, but every of his changes when he finally decided he's had enough of it were just repetition of the same system, just different players. |
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Sorry about that guys, we were traveling whole day and didn't have opportunity to check stuff before. Our mistake. Placing your username next to ID should work fine and for those that did not do that we will find a way to do. It is now 3 AM and we drove for more than 10 hours straight so we will take care of it tomorrow with clear head. Just make sure to submit answers to questions and we will find a way to take care of the rest. If you did not submit already place username along with your bet id. Can't hurt  Got that, you guys should your take time, thanks. I just submitted my picks and placed my username right before the betslip id. |
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If you plan to use a booster, you need to activate it before MD2 starts, which is in less than 12 hours...just a reminder. I'm not sure whether i should use the wildcard or only the free transfers available. I'll see how i feel about it tomorrow morning. It's a decent start for me after MD1, but it could have been better i guess. Both De Bruyne and Neymar did not get any attacking returns, which makes me stick with Messi's captaincy points....a success.
Gl everyone with your MD2 selections!
I'm very glad to not have made to have opted for a change to, and now, you can't be sure with what's expected ahead MD2 for Neymar, neither is there a guarantee for Kane either, I think I'll just stick with the free transfer, what would suck more that a waste chip right now, the whole game is already a mess, so much for the most expensive world cup ever, zero fucking preparation. I think the free transfers will work fine just with my plans and choice for captain as well, I have that locked in already. |
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The second goal by Richarlison was a really beauty. Just perfect! That's definitely the best goal of the first of round and the tournament so far, and it to be honest it's not even close. Brazil showed absolute class, and despite Serbia's resistance for a long period and the first half in general. Brazil just have so many options in attack, and even 80% of their bench players would be starters in most of the teams in this world cup. I just wish that was nothing but a knock that Neymar picked up in the closing minutes of the game, it would be such a shame to see him ruled of the tournament just this early.
@Trofo @Cryptofrka I also didn't find the textbox to enter my Username, I'll wait for a few hours more before submitting my picks incase that wasn't intentional, or putting in my "btt username:" just along the "betslip id:", in the textbox provided for Betslip ID. |
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This brave punter has layed out over $1000 on Japan to go all the way and lift the World Cup  Thoughts on that one?Whoever is this guy, he is a billionaire :-P If he isn't then he is a nut LOL I don't think he's nut, Billionaire ? I doubt that too to be honest, but those kinds of bets makes watching your team more worthy especially when they're doing well enough, If my country had qualify too, maybe I couldn't have gone as far as even $200, but I would have had something on the line too, just as a show support for the team, lol. I'm sure we all would remember the infamous bet a Leicester City fan had for the club to lift the Premier League some years ago, I guess those bets are often come, for almost every team at every tournament. |
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the defeats of Argentina and also Germany made me a little traumatized by believing 100% in the superior team lol, they looked superior in the first round but the situation turned upside down and lost in the second round, I don't hope in the brazil vs Serbia match this time there will be a big surprise like in the Argentina match and German.
The three of ruled out goals by VAR really impacted the Argentina's mentality, while Germany looked like underestimating Japan. Brazil have different playing style comparing these two teams. Argentina playing with speed which it causes them to get in offside trap easily, especially with this new kind of VAR. The other team, Germany, have no great target man, causes the selfish wingers always trying to shoot anytime they get the ball. Serbia is not a bad team, but I'm sure Brazil will win even with no goals conceded. I'm go to stand by my statement that Argentina's defeat was rather self inflicted, the shouldn't have been caught such terrible offside decision, it was pretty obvious what the Saudi Arabia team was doing after the first 10 minutes, but if they still fell victim for as many as 7 times for an offside trap in the first alone, then they deserve to lose the game then. Germany too, but I really can't ignore the effort from both Saudi Arabia, and Japan, they did really and fully merited their respective victories over the football powerhouses. We've got an 0-0 score, that's Uruguay and South Korea, both teams couldn't afford a single shot on goal, combined! |
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Has anybody tried to change their captain more then once? According to the rules it should be possible to twist captaincy just once but you never know if that one is implemented properly. I have points from Messi and now thinking on twisting it to De Bruyne or Neymar. I've not done so with my captain, I also have mine on Messi and I don't think I want to take the risk of switching it to Neymar or De Bruyne either, but the substitutions have worked pretty well for me, and I don't think the captaincy should be any different. |
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