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

[slackovic]

NO, don't do this. The last time I went with a sub who came on (the Japanese guy) and scored to make the first 11 in the next game, it didn't go well. Fernandez had a huge impact in the little time he played against Mexico, but I'm not sure he'll be given a start, and I hope he doesn't start for the sake of the 53.6% of us who voted (NO)


Who else has noticed that Rashford performs better for England than he does for Manchester United?

I really don't understand how can you remember all the questions and answers you have given. Did you take a screenshot of your answers? Because honestly I can't remember even what were the questions, let alone what answers I have given.

[Renato297]

NO, don't do this. The last time I went with a sub who came on (the Japanese guy) and scored to make the first 11 in the next game, it didn't go well. Fernandez had a huge impact in the little time he played against Mexico, but I'm not sure he'll be given a start, and I hope he doesn't start for the sake of the 53.6% of us who voted (NO)


Who else has noticed that Rashford performs better for England than he does for Manchester United?

I really don't understand how can you remember all the questions and answers you have given. Did you take a screenshot of your answers? Because honestly I can't remember even what were the questions, let alone what answers I have given.

The answer link has been published before, but here I put it again, there you can review the 3 rounds.

You can find the spreadsheet with all of the answers here.

[Renato297]

28 people have submitted on time, meaning that 4 players still did not send the answers.
We will keep it open, answer whenever but your answers for the games that started will be void.

We can only hope that these players forgot and not that they realized they cannot progress so they did not want to bet. We will check, if that is the case these players will be automatically removed from all competitions Cro2 team does in the future.
Let's be fair to Sportsbet as well, the requirements are really put at a bare minimum. Do your part, that's the least you can do.

@Renato297, if you do not provide your betslip before the first game tomorrow, you will be banned from the competition. Don't try to game the system and calculate whether you'll pass the group or not.

I've just PM'd you the details, check please sorry for the inconvenience.

[slackovic]

NO, don't do this. The last time I went with a sub who came on (the Japanese guy) and scored to make the first 11 in the next game, it didn't go well. Fernandez had a huge impact in the little time he played against Mexico, but I'm not sure he'll be given a start, and I hope he doesn't start for the sake of the 53.6% of us who voted (NO)


Who else has noticed that Rashford performs better for England than he does for Manchester United?

I really don't understand how can you remember all the questions and answers you have given. Did you take a screenshot of your answers? Because honestly I can't remember even what were the questions, let alone what answers I have given.

The answer link has been published before, but here I put it again, there you can review the 3 rounds.

You can find the spreadsheet with all of the answers here.

Thanks! I knew that the spreadsheet link was posted in the second post of this thread but I thought that answers for the current round weren't available yet. I never thought to check it myself

[Woodie]

There goes my Netherlands and Gakpo prediction for question 7 and 10 after England and Rashford takes the lead after winning 3-0 against Wales.  

The Netherlands seemed to have held back after their two goal lead to avoid embarrassing the hosts with more goals, because looking at how much time was left, there was still plenty of time to get more goals against Qatar in that game but unfortunately match was limited to two goals  

Btw Gakpo is still in contention as the top goalscorer as Kylian Mbappe was excluded in this race and so far with 3goals, three names still standout ( Gakpo, Rashford & Enner Valencia) and am expecting more players to join these guys..

Looking forward to the games tomorrow mainly Group C it'll be interesting if Mexico or Saudi Arabia somehow secures the second spot in the groups.  

At this point, Saudi Arabia has played two strong teams and they have withstood the pressure from them but they are now facing a Mexico side that will be desperate to get all three points and save face from the humiliation Argentina faced... the Saudis will be broken down thanks to Mexicos possession game  

[Igebotz]

Let us give you some of the statistics as well - these are for today's games:
Thanks for the nice words guys, we're glad you like it and that you're having fun.
We'll be collecting your feedback once the competition ends

Nice statistics, but I can't believe only a few people believe Argentina and Saudi Arabia will cause an upset and qualify from the group. Saudi players either become billionaires with private jets or are buried in the desert as their king promised. I'm putting my life in their hands.

I believe Saudi Arabia's kings promises can only be nothing but a source of motivation, that really doesn't connotes that it will determine the outcome of the said fixtures, I really do commend Saudi Arabia for their performance against Poland, they played really well but at the end of the day, they lost the game, while the heroics with the victory vs Argentina was a source motivation for their next game, but in the game vs Argentina they weren't competitive in the first half of the game and just keep their high defensive line, If Argentina had won that game, I'm pretty sure they wouldn't have been as courageous and attack minded like they were in the 2nd game vs Poland.

I'll back Mexico not lose the game (more likely a win), but a draw would also not be enough for Saudi Arabia to make it to the next round, except if Argentina fails to emerge victorious against Poland.

I understand that the death part is only to motivate the players not to give up, but he actually kept his promise after they beat Argentina, giving each player the latest Rolls Royce, but you never know what would happen to the coach and players if they failed to qualify after giving the country so much hope. I am aware of an African Olympic team that was imprisoned following a poor performance at the Olympics; the country gave them everything, but they did not return with a single medal. They returned every penny spent to their government. The Mexico team looks old, and Argentina and Saudi Arabia deserve to go through for the beautiful football they have given us thus far. If Argentina wins by four goals and Mexico-Saudi Arabia play a 0-0 tie, Saudi Arabia qualifies on goal difference.

There goes my Netherlands and Gakpo prediction for question 7 and 10 after England and Rashford takes the lead after winning 3-0 against Wales. 

The Netherlands seemed to have held back after their two goal lead to avoid embarrassing the hosts with more goals, because looking at how much time was left, there was still plenty of time to get more goals against Qatar in that game but unfortunately match was limited to two goals 

Btw Gakpo is still in contention as the top goalscorer as Kylian Mbappe was excluded in this race and so far with 3goals, three names still standout ( Gakpo, Rashford & Enner Valencia) and am expecting more players to join these guys..

Messi scoring a BRACE and all hope gone. 

[slaman29]

Hey everyone! Took 6 days off and actually supposed to be full week but came back 1 day early as some small flooding ruined our last night on vacation with family. So terrible I missed so much good football, Messi especially supposedly scored a great goal. My fantasy is ruined, and I almost missed the quiz and just sent answers without thinking but wow, I had made it luckily as the standings aren't so bad for me lol, but I have to watch out for Harkorede and hakan2217!

Messi now need 2 goals today and he wins it, but I stuck with Valencia thinking he could at least score one, so it's weird but I hope Messi only scores 1 lol.

[slackovic]

Let us give you some of the statistics as well - these are for today's games:
Thanks for the nice words guys, we're glad you like it and that you're having fun.
We'll be collecting your feedback once the competition ends

Nice statistics, but I can't believe only a few people believe Argentina and Saudi Arabia will cause an upset and qualify from the group. Saudi players either become billionaires with private jets or are buried in the desert as their king promised. I'm putting my life in their hands.

I believe Saudi Arabia's kings promises can only be nothing but a source of motivation, that really doesn't connotes that it will determine the outcome of the said fixtures, I really do commend Saudi Arabia for their performance against Poland, they played really well but at the end of the day, they lost the game, while the heroics with the victory vs Argentina was a source motivation for their next game, but in the game vs Argentina they weren't competitive in the first half of the game and just keep their high defensive line, If Argentina had won that game, I'm pretty sure they wouldn't have been as courageous and attack minded like they were in the 2nd game vs Poland.

I'll back Mexico not lose the game (more likely a win), but a draw would also not be enough for Saudi Arabia to make it to the next round, except if Argentina fails to emerge victorious against Poland.

I understand that the death part is only to motivate the players not to give up, but he actually kept his promise after they beat Argentina, giving each player the latest Rolls Royce, but you never know what would happen to the coach and players if they failed to qualify after giving the country so much hope. I am aware of an African Olympic team that was imprisoned following a poor performance at the Olympics; the country gave them everything, but they did not return with a single medal. They returned every penny spent to their government. The Mexico team looks old, and Argentina and Saudi Arabia deserve to go through for the beautiful football they have given us thus far. If Argentina wins by four goals and Mexico-Saudi Arabia play a 0-0 tie, Saudi Arabia qualifies on goal difference.

This simply proves that you can't pay a player or a team to be better than someone else. I didn't watch the game but they might have won just because Argentina had a bad day. If that was the case then all the money in the world can't make them qualify for the next round if they are not good enough. Besides, this is football. It's normal for a weaker team to win one game.

[buwaytress]

trofo and cryptofrka i complained about the questions and you guys decided to play dirty when i needed point most, buwaytress must be happy

I took some risks just for the heck of it in Round 3 and if mitch takes points on them while I lose, he'll overtake me. Was so sure Iran would be trying more shots and instead, even with Pulisic off, they allowed so many attempts and tried to get soft penalties too often. Anyway, yes I'm happy now but it's 8 points left to get, a lot can happen

You need to pay attention to guys like slackovic though, they're scary good

Im the only one having the same issue like in Superbru?, lets me explain, after i put the picks/selections, i dont remember what shit i put, and now i dont remember what i answer XD.

The Argentinian press at this moment says Enzo Fernandez its gonna be in the initial 11, but are full rumours, lets see, i think i put him to play, but like i said before i dont remember.

It's really why I'm opening the app so much, not that it changes anything, but I honestly can't remember the picks I put it unless I'm betting on the game on scores or goals.

Rumours are fun, they trick you into a false sense of security That said, I'm all in on Argentina again. Thanks to favourites hitting it off (sans Ecuador).

[Igebotz]

I understand that the death part is only to motivate the players not to give up, but he actually kept his promise after they beat Argentina, giving each player the latest Rolls Royce, but you never know what would happen to the coach and players if they failed to qualify after giving the country so much hope. I am aware of an African Olympic team that was imprisoned following a poor performance at the Olympics; the country gave them everything, but they did not return with a single medal. They returned every penny spent to their government. The Mexico team looks old, and Argentina and Saudi Arabia deserve to go through for the beautiful football they have given us thus far. If Argentina wins by four goals and Mexico-Saudi Arabia play a 0-0 tie, Saudi Arabia qualifies on goal difference.

This simply proves that you can't pay a player or a team to be better than someone else. I didn't watch the game but they might have won just because Argentina had a bad day. If that was the case then all the money in the world can't make them qualify for the next round if they are not good enough. Besides, this is football. It's normal for a weaker team to win one game.

And like every other team, you'll need a little bit of luck to succeed. If your opponents play as well as you do, the game will probably end in a draw. Don't discedit the Suadis because they were the lucky and won just like everybody else.. I still need to win Argentina, Spain, and Saudi Arabia to wcash my $100.

trofo and cryptofrka i complained about the questions and you guys decided to play dirty when i needed point most, buwaytress must be happy

I took some risks just for the heck of it in Round 3 and if mitch takes points on them while I lose, he'll overtake me. Was so sure Iran would be trying more shots and instead, even with Pulisic off, they allowed so many attempts and tried to get soft penalties too often. Anyway, yes I'm happy now but it's 8 points left to get, a lot can happen

You need to pay attention to guys like slackovic though, they're scary good

My last dance, and I'm hoping my teammates fail

[rohang]

28 people have submitted on time, meaning that 4 players still did not send the answers.
We will keep it open, answer whenever but your answers for the games that started will be void.

We can only hope that these players forgot and not that they realized they cannot progress so they did not want to bet. We will check, if that is the case these players will be automatically removed from all competitions Cro2 team does in the future.
Let's be fair to Sportsbet as well, the requirements are really put at a bare minimum. Do your part, that's the least you can do.

@Renato297, if you do not provide your betslip before the first game tomorrow, you will be banned from the competition. Don't try to game the system and calculate whether you'll pass the group or not.

I was travelling for a family function and could not submit the betslip/answers in time for yesterdays first matches. I was second in my group and probably would be gone through to QF. I genuinely missed out and pretty disappointed i lost my shot at prize pool.

[Trofo]

I was travelling for a family function and could not submit the betslip/answers in time for yesterdays first matches. I was second in my group and probably would be gone through to QF. I genuinely missed out and pretty disappointed i lost my shot at prize pool.

You can still submit your answers and we will count those that relate to games that did not start. Unfortunately for you a lot of them already started but maybe there is still some chance.

The Argentinian press at this moment says Enzo Fernandez its gonna be in the initial 11, but are full rumours, lets see, i think i put him to play, but like i said before i dont remember.

He really deserves a first team start if you ask me, he was instrumental in changing the pace of the game and scored a nice goal. We will see if that is enough to book a place in first 11 for Argentina.

[Ulven]

I chose Saudi Arabia and Poland to go far. I think I am out of the competition. My bet was in the wind, and I do not know if a miracle will happen that will make me move to the second round.

[rohang]

I was travelling for a family function and could not submit the betslip/answers in time for yesterdays first matches. I was second in my group and probably would be gone through to QF. I genuinely missed out and pretty disappointed i lost my shot at prize pool.

You can still submit your answers and we will count those that relate to games that did not start. Unfortunately for you a lot of them already started but maybe there is still some chance.

That was the plan, but i couldnt buy coin before todays first kickoff and would have missed those as well. At this point the people who got answers in time deserve to go through.. 

[slackovic]

Damn... Another point messed because I see that Fernandez is playing for Argentina. I just hope I have enough advantage to qualify for the next round. Fingers crossed!

[darxiaomi]

Fuck Mexico, i put them to qualify... you only need to make more goals.

Poland..... come on man, you cant play that bad, they risk all being ultradefensive like always, really dumb they were, they have plenty of luck and a magnificent Szczesny. In the other hand, was the best game of Messi in this WC cup but...... man you cant miss that penalty.

[cryptofrka]

Hey fellas, here are some statistics for tomorrow's games:



I'd also like to warn you that we won't be having a lot of time for the questions for the 1st knockout round. The last group games end on Friday at 10PM CET and knockouts start the following day at 4PM CET.

This means that we will prepare the questions late on Friday but you will have only like half a day or so to submit answers.
We will tag you, but please pay attention to that yourselves.

Good luck!

[slackovic]

Fuck Mexico, i put them to qualify... you only need to make more goals.

Poland..... come on man, you cant play that bad, they risk all being ultradefensive like always, really dumb they were, they have plenty of luck and a magnificent Szczesny. In the other hand, was the best game of Messi in this WC cup but...... man you cant miss that penalty.

Maybe he missed that penalty because it wasn't a penalty. I mean, Szczesny touched Messi's face with his hand while he was falling and when the ball was already heading out of the field an no one could have get it. For me that shouldn't have been ruled as a penalty and it probably wouldn't have been ruled if someone else than Messi was in question.

[casperBGD]

interesting fight in group G, if I calculated correctly, we have leader at 14, and all other members on 13, almost as tonight group with all teams having chances to pass through, but Argentina and Poland got their pass over Mexico and Saudis

looking forward to tomorrow decider between Belgium and Croatia, should be a good match (I do not expect much goals, IMO will be a tactical, although early goal could change everything)

[Igebotz]

Fuck Mexico, i put them to qualify... you only need to make more goals.

Poland..... come on man, you cant play that bad, they risk all being ultradefensive like always, really dumb they were, they have plenty of luck and a magnificent Szczesny. In the other hand, was the best game of Messi in this WC cup but...... man you cant miss that penalty.

Maybe he messed that penalty because it wasn't a penalty. I mean, Szczesny touched Messi's face with his hand while he was falling and when the ball was already heading out of the field an no one could have get it. For me that shouldn't have been ruled as a penalty and it probably wouldn't have been ruled if someone else than Messi was in question.

I mean, if the goalkeeper misses the ball and his body hits the player in the face, it's a penalty regardless of how soft it was, because there was contact with the player rather than the ball, and the keeper also missed the ball. btw, Szczesny had a good game and was the reason Poland qualified, but it would have been worse had that PK gone in the 1st half. Aside from the PK miss, Messi was the best player on the field, but MOTM only goes to a goal scorer, not the best player tactically nowadays..

I'm still in the game mathematically, but realistically, I've given up. It was enjoyable while it lasted. My group's two underdogs are on top.