But if it ends 0-0 some illiterate will say it was a boring match.
That woulda been the goal of the tournament.
I’m impressed by both sides. There’s still work to do for Germany in the group.
Did I mention I hate the Monetization Breaks?
A few times.
Both sides are working to tire themselves out (I hope). But these are the kinds of counters the German back lines have struggled with.
You’re up late!
I swore before the WC that I wouldn’t stay up late into the night for games, but this I had to watch because it’s our group. Will be gone in 20 minutes.
ETA: I’m long retired and I’m a night owl anyway, so this really isn’t a big concern.
And if they drew and stole points from each other, Germany would be practically through in the group with that many goals.
Diomande is just dominating his wing. I dunno what the transfer rumors are, but RB is going to make a shit ton on him.
Wonderful finish there. Ivory Coast up 1-0
Ivory Coast scores!
Helluva counterattack. Devastating for Ecuador.
Fine goal! Fine assist and finish.
Gah! The dog wanted to go out and I missed it. Did see the impressive replays though.
Damn it!, not a good start for South American teams in this world cup.
That is one yellow crowd, too. The Ecuador team has a HUGE show of support.
So that’s the first time I’ve seen that. Ayari scored against Tunisia, for Sweden. But refused to celebrate (apparently) as his mother is Tunisian.
Thats fairly common in club matches when a player won’t celebrate scoring against their former club. But I’ve not seen in an international match before.
I think he also had the option to play for Tunisia, who of course wanted him. So probably showing a little extra respect.
Has Sweden’s kit always been so… Brazilian?
SKY news and another journalist say the deal is done. He’ll look good in Bayern red!
I actually think Turkiye comes from behind (points-wise) and wins the group with 6 points. Yes, that means I think they’ll beat USMNT (and also roll over Paraguay by 4 or 5 goals).
Yes, but its inventor was Electric Light Orchestra, thus it actually is an acronym.
Who Knew? 
I didn’t even notice that. But that is quite odd. I need to go look at a replay now. I’d think that, strictly speaking, it would be a “referee’s discretion” kinda thing by the laws, but FIFA folks way above the ref generally control things like that.