⚽⚽⚽ Sportsbet's Bitcointalk World Cup 2022 - discussion ⚽⚽⚽

[casperBGD]

@igehhh @Harkorede yeah, I'm about to join you.
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also close to be out
had good chances, but Spain attack is without Morata, and now I need Morocco to pass through or I am set for another decider, where I need Portugal ans Swiss to be silent for 42 minutes

looking at how many goals is scored so far, no goalless halftime in this R16, will be a hard time

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[boltz]

Spain - Marocco could end with a draw if 2nd half won't bring something new which I kinda doubt at this point because both teams have almost the same style and a goal could come only by a mistake for either Spain or Marocco.

For Spain , I was expecting a lot more in 1st half as that is where they showed the strongest pace in this World Cup and yet again , they barely had any chances to even shot towards the goalie. If somehow , we are going to penalties , we might witness the first big surprise in elimination games 

[Harkorede]

@igehhh @Harkorede yeah, I'm about to join you.
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also close to be out
had good chances, but Spain attack is without Morata, and now I need Morocco to pass through or I am set for another decider, where I need Portugal ans Swiss to be silent for 42 minutes

looking at how many goals is scored so far, no goalless halftime in this R16, will be a hard time

Except I get extremely unlucky which can be the case sometimes, I believe I will make it through to the next round, all I need is just one goal from either of the remaining two fixtures, but a goalless halftime from Spain and Morocco is not having me full of optimism.

Should Spain get knocked out, I'll also advance as well but I don't want them to get eliminated just yet, however I don't think karma gives two f**ks about what we want over what's deserved.

[Trofo]

@igehhh @Harkorede yeah, I'm about to join you.
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also close to be out
had good chances, but Spain attack is without Morata, and now I need Morocco to pass through or I am set for another decider, where I need Portugal ans Swiss to be silent for 42 minutes

looking at how many goals is scored so far, no goalless halftime in this R16, will be a hard time

Except I get extremely unlucky which can be the case sometimes, I believe I will make it through to the next round, all I need is just one goal from either of the remaining two fixtures, but a goalless halftime from Spain and Morocco is not having me full of optimism.

Should Spain get knocked out, I'll also advance as well but I don't want them to get eliminated just yet, however I don't think karma gives two f**ks about what we want over what's deserved.

I always believe that you have to take responsibility and provoke lady luck to reward you. This Spain side has done nothing in first half and Morocco plays just the game like they would have chosen themselves. If it continues like this I am expecting Morocco to make that surprise and score a late winner or progress trough the penalties.

There must be one more goal in this or next match for sure, would be super unlucky if it isn't. I am hoping for at least 2 in this Spain game since I have money on both to score. One goal from Morocco in first 5 min of second half would be perfect

[Igebotz]

@igehhh @Harkorede yeah, I'm about to join you.

also close to be out
had good chances, but Spain attack is without Morata, and now I need Morocco to pass through or I am set for another decider, where I need Portugal ans Swiss to be silent for 42 minutes

looking at how many goals is scored so far, no goalless halftime in this R16, will be a hard time

You are welcome to join we are lacking members at the moment and I sincerely hope you join us soon.

Should Spain get knocked out, I'll also advance as well but I don't want them to get eliminated just yet, however I don't think karma gives two f**ks about what we want over what's deserved.

They're not looking like QF material right now, the Moroccans are just everywhere and have more balls in dangerous areas so far, we could see the first R16 shock today. With the way both teams are playing, Morocco will most likely advance unless Spain's second half substitution changes the game.

[Woodie]

@igehhh @Harkorede yeah, I'm about to join you.

also close to be out
had good chances, but Spain attack is without Morata, and now I need Morocco to pass through or I am set for another decider, where I need Portugal ans Swiss to be silent for 42 minutes

looking at how many goals is scored so far, no goalless halftime in this R16, will be a hard time

You are welcome to join we are lacking members at the moment and I sincerely hope you join us soon.

You guys are so funny right about now and liking the welcome you giving all the fallen soldiers to settle in comfortably but we shall know the fet of all of us after the Portuguese match. This competition is getting tougher with every stage 

Should Spain get knocked out, I'll also advance as well but I don't want them to get eliminated just yet, however I don't think karma gives two f**ks about what we want over what's deserved.

They're not looking like QF material right now, the Moroccans are just everywhere and have more balls in dangerous areas so far, we could see the first R16 shock today. With the way both teams are playing, Morocco will most likely advance unless Spain's second half substitution changes the game.

Morocco seems to have gone into limp mode and tells me they will fancy their chances on penalties, but they shouldn't underestimate this young Spanish side that only need one good chance to progres into the quarter finals. I see one clumsy challenge coming with will award a penalty to either of the teams...

[famososMuertos]

Ronaldo is not start...!!(?)

I'm one point above but with a disadvantage that my questions partner ( maybe) hits at least two... out of 3.

Edit:
Sergio Busquets made the list there among "friends..."
^{Edit2;According to the words of the coach, Luis Enrique chose the first three and two were selected by the players.}
Coño! Busquets...nooo.

[Igebotz]

You are welcome to join we are lacking members at the moment and I sincerely hope you join us soon.

You guys are so funny right about now and liking the welcome you giving all the fallen soldiers to settle in comfortably but we shall know the fet of all of us after the Portuguese match. This competition is getting tougher with every stage  

We are only being generous by accepting a team of losers. Join our team of commentators, and while slots are currently limited, I know many people will be joining us soon.

They're not looking like QF material right now, the Moroccans are just everywhere and have more balls in dangerous areas so far, we could see the first R16 shock today. With the way both teams are playing, Morocco will most likely advance unless Spain's second half substitution changes the game.

Morocco seems to have gone into limp mode and tells me they will fancy their chances on penalties, but they shouldn't underestimate this young Spanish side that only need one good chance to progres into the quarter finals. I see one clumsy challenge coming with will award a penalty to either of the teams...

The Moroccans will not survive a PK shootout with these young Spaniards, the only African team capable of PK is Egypt, sadly they are not here. BTW, I'm rooting for Morocco, who are already making me proud.

Ronaldo is not start...!!(?)

I'm one point above but with a disadvantage that my questions partner ( maybe) hits at least two... out of 3.

He's not at the age where he can start a game, so coming in late in the game when the players are already tired will be the best option for him. His formal coaches were freight at this point.

Edit: MOROCCO!!!!! WHAT AN ORGASM !!!

[cryptofrka]

Yes! The most boring team is out of the competition.

I cannot stand the type of football Spain is playing and I'm so glad that they got kicked out.
Morocco has defensively been one of the best teams in this World Cup, they deserve this.

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Since no goals have been scored, we still have 2 points left in the game. The results before the last game are:

Harkorede - LTU_BTC 6-3
Woodie - buwaytress 4-3
Renato297 - ralle14 3-5 (1 same answer)
Kanapka - famososMuertos 5-6

Slissy - slaman29 3-5 (1 same answer)
slackovic - inthelongrun 3-4 (2 same answers)
KTChampions - cls63 3-3 (both same answers, only 2 minutes difference in the tiebreaker)
vd309 - casperBGD 3-4 (2 same answers)

So, we have 5 quarterfinalists and 3 open spots. Congratulations to the winners and good luck to those still in play.

[casperBGD]

Yes! The most boring team is out of the competition.

I cannot stand the type of football Spain is playing and I'm so glad that they got kicked out.
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if you as a coach choose to bench your best scorer on the competition, you basically deserve to go to the airport home

Morocco is my favorite now , since Serbia is out, and they seem better organized team at the moment

one more match tonight, and pretty indifferent to who is going to pass through, and Morocco saved me from decider, so will be a nice match to watch, and no betting on any team

[KTChampions]

Yes! The most boring team is out of the competition.

I cannot stand the type of football Spain is playing and I'm so glad that they got kicked out.
Morocco has defensively been one of the best teams in this World Cup, they deserve this.

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Since no goals have been scored, we still have 2 points left in the game. The results before the last game are:

Harkorede - LTU_BTC 6-3
Woodie - buwaytress 4-3
Renato297 - ralle14 3-5 (1 same answer)
Kanapka - famososMuertos 5-6

Slissy - slaman29 3-5 (1 same answer)
slackovic - inthelongrun 3-4 (2 same answers)
KTChampions - cls63 3-3 (both same answers, only 2 minutes difference in the tiebreaker)
vd309 - casperBGD 3-4 (2 same answers)

So, we have 5 quarterfinalists and 3 open spots. Congratulations to the winners and good luck to those still in play.

Spain showed their complete impotence in the attack (as always when a disciplined team sitting on the defensive plays against Tiki Taka), so they probably justly leave the tournament. But because of this result, I got into tiebreaks, where any goal in the first 32 minutes will knock me out. Well...hopefully if this goal comes through it will be Portugal.

[famososMuertos]

Ronaldo is not start...!!(?)
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He's not at the age where he can start a game, so coming in late in the game when the players are already tired will be the best option for him. His formal coaches were freight at this point.

Edit: MOROCCO!!!!! WHAT AN ORGASM !!!

No, no, and no!.  He is left out due to a matter of his attitude towards his coach, it is a matter of egos... But this guy should be a starter in Portugal yes or yes, in fact people go to the stadium to see him play, this is a World Cup It is not a Match of Clubs.

CR7 has done well with Switzerland.

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Team Moroccan, yes! Big surprise, it is a bittersweet result for me...

[Igebotz]

Ronaldo is not start...!!(?)
...

He's not at the age where he can start a game, so coming in late in the game when the players are already tired will be the best option for him. His formal coaches were freight at this point.

Edit: MOROCCO!!!!! WHAT AN ORGASM !!!

No, no, and no!.  He is left out due to a matter of his attitude towards his coach, it is a matter of egos... But this guy should be a starter in Portugal yes or yes, in fact people go to the stadium to see him play, this is a World Cup It is not a Match of Clubs.

CR7 has done well with Switzerland.

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Team Moroccan, yes! Big surprise, it is a bittersweet result for me...

The coach must have told him to sit this one out because he has nothing left to play for; if the fans are only interested in an individual rather than what the team wants, they are all plastic and deserve to be at the airport by morning.

The CR7 we all know is no longer there; the only thing he has left is his shooting ability; he can barely run or take on any player; and when was the last time you saw him score a freekick or make a good attempt? When was the last time you saw him tracking back to help with defense? It's the start of his final days. Every time he sat the bench, the team looks more dangerous. Bruno and S. B. Silva are performing well

Morocco is the only team yet to concede more than 1 goal. 3 clean sheets out of 4 games.

[buwaytress]

I see you got the Spain line-up correct, but if your only hope is on Ronaldo, you're officially out unless the old man steals another of his teammate's goals, and I'm sure he'll struggle against those young blooded defenders.

Yeah, and thanks to Morocco's incredible win, I'm now level on points with Woodie, with just Ronaldo left to decide our tie (Woodie, you worried yet, haha). I can't ever in my life remember ever even betting on Ronaldo to score, but when I made the pick I hadn't even read the news, didn't realise he'd managed to make even more drama with Portugal. Hope that fires him up to get some assist at least, as that's all I need.

Come on, Santos, sub Ronaldo in fast, and Fernandes, let Ronnie steal your goal. Or let him take a penalty haha (Bruno's Portugal's pen taker, is he?).

Alternatively, 0-0 also lets me win as I picked 21 goals max.

had good chances, but Spain attack is without Morata, and now I need Morocco to pass through or I am set for another decider, where I need Portugal ans Swiss to be silent for 42 minutes

Looks like you and me both survive until the final game on Morocco and 0-0, and both don't mind another 0-0 pen shootout. I'll probably only return here to gloat/congratulate tomorrow.

[Igebotz]

I see you got the Spain line-up correct, but if your only hope is on Ronaldo, you're officially out unless the old man steals another of his teammate's goals, and I'm sure he'll struggle against those young blooded defenders.

Yeah, and thanks to Morocco's incredible win, I'm now level on points with Woodie, with just Ronaldo left to decide our tie (Woodie, you worried yet, haha). I can't ever in my life remember ever even betting on Ronaldo to score, but when I made the pick I hadn't even read the news, didn't realise he'd managed to make even more drama with Portugal. Hope that fires him up to get some assist at least, as that's all I need.

Come on, Santos, sub Ronaldo in fast, and Fernandes, let Ronnie steal your goal. Or let him take a penalty haha (Bruno's Portugal's pen taker, is he?).

Alternatively, 0-0 also lets me win as I picked 21 goals max.

Ronaldo is the first choice taker. We all know how much he enjoys penalties, but Bruno has recently taken charge of PK because penalties always come when Ronaldo is substituted. It's a do or die situation for both of you, and since your answers are diametrically opposed, it's going to be entertaining. If Portugal is able to take over the midfield from Xhaka, which is likely, Ronaldo could get a shot in the second half. I hope you both lose, but that will not happen. Ronaldo is expected to retire from international football after this tournament. the last dance

[Woodie]

The coach must have told him to sit this one out because he has nothing left to play for

Besides this, I think his behavior has contributed to this because every time his substituted he seems to undermine the managers decision with his theatrics and this is the only way to punish him... Hope he won't be going to Piers Morgan for another interview  

if the fans are only interested in an individual rather than what the team wants, they are all plastic and deserve to be at the airport by morning.

True, and No player should be bigger than a team...the fans know this!!!

The CR7 we all know is no longer there; the only thing he has left is his shooting ability; he can barely run or take on any player and when was the last time you saw him score a freekick or make a good attempt?

His still in denial of his age, its time he comes to terms that he won't be forever young.

 

Morocco is the only team yet to concede more than 1 goal. 3 clean sheets out of 4 games.

Morocco are menacingly good, the only goal they have conceded in open play is an own goal which tells you how solid of a team they are and see them going past the QF.

[Harkorede]

Yes! The most boring team is out of the competition.

I cannot stand the type of football Spain is playing and I'm so glad that they got kicked out.
Morocco has defensively been one of the best teams in this World Cup, they deserve this.

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Since no goals have been scored, we still have 2 points left in the game. The results before the last game are:

Harkorede - LTU_BTC 76-3
Woodie - buwaytress 4-3
Renato297 - ralle14 3-5 (1 same answer)
Kanapka - famososMuertos 5-6

Slissy - slaman29 3-5 (1 same answer)
slackovic - inthelongrun 3-4 (2 same answers)
KTChampions - cls63 3-3 (both same answers, only 2 minutes difference in the tiebreaker)
vd309 - casperBGD 3-4 (2 same answers)

So, we have 5 quarterfinalists and 3 open spots. Congratulations to the winners and good luck to those still in play.

I didn't expect it to have turned out this way to be honest, but I'd rather not be in the position most of the guys are right now with those marginal decision that they await with Ronaldo being on the bench and some expecting a goal.

I was typing while Portugal just scored, and that would have made it 22 or more goals option is a Yes already, and those with the early goal minutes too.

I really can't say I'm anticipating the next round of questions, because these were mind bugging enough 

[vd309]

Congrats @casperBGD for advancing and good luck. Spain failed me for a tie and going to the tiebreak which I nailed to the exact minute lol 

[cryptofrka]

It is going to be exciting until the final whistle

We have cls63 as our next quarterfinalist after winning a tiebreaker against KTChampions.

In the other 2 pairs both players that are a point behind (buwaytress and Kanapka) have a better score in the tiebreaker then Woodie and famososMuertos, so if they get the Ronaldo question correct they will go through.
buwaytress needs him to score or assist, Kanapka needs him not to.

[cryptofrka]

Final results of the R16 are as follows:

Harkorede - LTU_BTC 7-4
Woodie - buwaytress 5-3
Renato297 - ralle14 3-6
Kanapka - famososMuertos 6-6 (AET)

Slissy - slaman29 3-6
slackovic - inthelongrun 4-5
KTChampions - cls63 4-4 (AET)
vd309 - casperBGD 3-4





Tough loss for Kanapka with 6 points, but that's football.
(If someone is not familiar with the term AET - it means After Extra Time. In this competition it means a tie breaker win)

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Questions for the next round will be sent sometime tomorrow.