World Cup - Quarterfinals: Argentina vs Belgium (July 5th, 12pm est)

[Done_And_Done]

Argentina

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VS

Belgium

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[Andrew Wiggins]

messi is being called upon to carry too heavy of a load in this tournament. he's their primary playmaker and goalscorer while being crowded by 3 defenders anytime he gets the ball.

di maria is the only argentine to step up so far. belgium will give argentina more space to attack and they should be able to expose the slow belgian defense.

[Andrei89]

Belgium got this.:bowdown: ]

Belgium v Netherlands would be too fking epic. None of you understand how epic this matchup would be against the neighbor country.

:rockon: :rockon: :rockon:

[alenleomessi]

Belgium got this.:bowdown: ]

Belgium v Netherlands would be too fking epic. None of you understand how epic this matchup would be against the neighbor country.

:rockon: :rockon: :rockon:
maybe for the people in benelux

but the world is waiting for a brazil-argentina final @maracana
the most spectacular match in the history of the world cups

[kurple]

messi is being called upon to carry too heavy of a load in this tournament. he's their primary playmaker and goalscorer while being crowded by 3 defenders anytime he gets the ball.

di maria is the only argentine to step up so far. belgium will give argentina more space to attack and they should be able to expose the slow belgian defense.
the belgian defence aint slow. only van buyten is and he has world class positioning

i would say argentinas defence would struggle more with belgium's pace

De Bruyne will be a key player this game

[Andrew Wiggins]

the belgian defence aint slow. only van buyten is and he has world class positioning

i would say argentinas defence would struggle more with belgium's pace

De Bruyne will be a key player this game

kompany struggles against quick forwards

alderweireld has problems when he's isolated against anyone with a hint of space

vertonghen has straight line speed but no lateral quickness

federico fernandez and garay move very well for big guys

[alenleomessi]

Rojo is suspended for Argentina and Aguero is unlikely to comeback


I would go with this lineup but it would never happen with the moron coach

Romero
Zabaleta-Fernandez-Garay-Campagnaro
Mascherano
Perez-Alvarez
Lavezzi-Messi-DiMaria



The moron coach will obviously go with Balanta at LB, Gago as his playmaker and Higuain upfront.. what is he going to do against the huge belgium defensive line? argentina needs pace, and this is the most pacey lineup while offering defense from everyone but messi.. i have no doubt that this team would win by at least 2 goals.

[Booz Vivic]

Wtf? Belgiand dont speak english

[pezt]

Belgium got this

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[RagaZ]

This is where it ends for Messi.

Quarterfinals for Messi is a little bit like 2nd rounds for Chris Paul.

2006 WC, 2010 WC, 2011 Copa America.

[Done_And_Done]

the belgian defence aint slow. only van buyten is and he has world class positioning

i would say argentinas defence would struggle more with belgium's pace

De Bruyne will be a key player this game

Is there a specific reason why you feel that or is just a gut feeling?

[pinhead]

Just imagine what Messi would have done to USA :roll: :roll: :roll:

[Done_And_Done]

Just imagine what Messi would have done to USA :roll: :roll: :roll:

And or England

[Done_And_Done]

Just imagine what Messi would have done to USA :roll: :roll: :roll:

You have nothing. Gtfo of my game thread with your putrid verbal rubbish.

[RagaZ]

And or England
England owns Argentina brah.

Gary Cahill would have Messi in his back pocket just like 2012.

[pinhead]

England owns Argentina brah.

Gary Cahill would have Messi in his back pocket just like 2012.

Good point. Messi's record against English teams is not that great. I reckon we would beat this Argentina team.

[Done_And_Done]

Good point. Messi's record against English teams is not that great. I reckon we would beat this Argentina team.

https://warosu.org/data/tg/img/0293/40/1389111215616.gif

[Done_And_Done]

England owns Argentina brah.

Gary Cahill would have Messi in his back pocket just like 2012.

http://www.gifcrap.com/g2data/albums/Celebrities/Nicolas%20Cage%20laughing%20like%20a%20mad%20man.g if

[alenleomessi]

talking to yourself

is that a pakistani thing?

[KingBeasley08]

Is Ragaz Pakistani? if true, that's fcking hilarious

[dr.hee]

Is Ragaz Pakistani? if true, that's fcking hilarious

:oldlol:

[deja vu]

I won't be surprised if Belgium wins this. Kompany is a rock on defense and Courtois is near unbeatable. They are capable of keeping Messi quiet. Argentina needs to step up their game to win this one.

[Hotbullets]

Belgium got this.:bowdown: ]

Belgium v Netherlands would be too fking epic. None of you understand how epic this matchup would be against the neighbor country.

:rockon: :rockon: :rockon:

I do! Can't ****ing wait, man. :rockon: :rockon: :rockon: :rockon:

[Hotbullets]

Bit annoying how every football topic turns into a USA vs England war.

Well, screw it. Argentina hasn't been impressive and Courtois is known as the Messi stopper in the Primera Division.

Having said that, I'm afraid this team is just a sleeping giant that'll wake up and show it's true worth. I hope I'm wrong though, and I hope we can keep up our great play.

Btw, our defense isn't slow, it's freaking elite. It's the offense that needs work.

[LJJ]

I think Argentina is going to have a terrible time against Belgium to be honest, especially if they play that last formation with Di Maria and Messi in midfield.

Even while playing 6 pure defensive players like Argentina will probably do, that still leaves Witsel and Fellaini uncovered. Those are not guys you want to leave wide open.

[Marlo_Stanfield]

I do! Can't ****ing wait, man. :rockon: :rockon: :rockon: :rockon:
that would be epic.
and the winner of pedophiles vs Cheeseheads plays against Germany in the final:applause: :applause:

[alenleomessi]

Bit annoying how every football topic turns into a USA vs England war.

Well, screw it. Argentina hasn't been impressive and Courtois is known as the Messi stopper in the Primera Division.

Having said that, I'm afraid this team is just a sleeping giant that'll wake up and show it's true worth. I hope I'm wrong though, and I hope we can keep up our great play.

Btw, our defense isn't slow, it's freaking elite. It's the offense that needs work.
you havent been impressive either amigo

[Hotbullets]

that would be epic.
and the winner of pedophiles vs Cheeseheads plays against Germany in the final:applause: :applause:

Haha, dude. It's been almost 20 years...

And I'm sorry, but if you don't qualify the game against the US as impressive, then I don't know what is. Argentina always needed a bail-out play by Messi (who is the best player in the world obviously, you won't see me denying that).

[alenleomessi]

Haha, dude. It's been almost 20 years...

And I'm sorry, but if you don't qualify the game against the US as impressive, then I don't know what is. Argentina always needed a bail-out play by Messi (who is the best player in the world obviously, you won't see me denying that).
im not sure if 'attacking for 110 mins and creating zillion of chances but being unable to score, while the opponent attacks for 10 mins and your team becomes a chaos' qualifies as impressive. thats not a great team.. sounds like arsenal to me
not to mention the blunder by wondolowski in the last minute

[Hotbullets]

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Like I said, offense needs work. But defensively, we'll be fine.

[brownmamba00]

Belgium is overrated...Argentina takes this 2-0

[Hotbullets]

Belgium is overrated...Argentina takes this 2-0

Belgium is underrated, if anything.

[Lebowsky]

Bit annoying how every football topic turns into a USA vs England war.

Well, screw it. Argentina hasn't been impressive and Courtois is known as the Messi stopper in the Primera Division.

Having said that, I'm afraid this team is just a sleeping giant that'll wake up and show it's true worth. I hope I'm wrong though, and I hope we can keep up our great play.

Btw, our defense isn't slow, it's freaking elite. It's the offense that needs work.
I think you'll be fine, provided you manage to cover Messi well (one man on him, plus two extra men helping out positionally every time he gets the ball around the corner of the box) and keep Di Maria in check (that's not so easy).
The advantage you guys have is the fact Sabella sucks and he doesn't know wft he's doing.

[waseem780]

Toby alderweiled is the worst belgium player by far and nearly cost belgium the game , he caused the wondowloswki chance aswell as greens goal

[brownmamba00]

Belgium is underrated, if anything.
not really

if you look back at the past 4 games the belgiums have been playing average football against inferior teams...de bruyne, fellaini,etc all overrated players origi is fantastic tho lukaku is a hit-or-miss. And Argentina is gonna feast on your weak fullbacks.

this is where the road ends for the belgians just like in '86 feel free to bump later

[Hotbullets]

not really

if you look back at the past 4 games the belgiums have been playing average football against inferior teams...de bruyne, fellaini,etc all overrated players origi is fantastic tho lukaku is a hit-or-miss. And Argentina is gonna feast on your weak fullbacks.

this is where the road ends for the belgians just like in '86 feel free to bump later

Uhm, first of all: in 86 we reached the semis.

Second: De Bruyne is arguably our most important piece, who was decisive in pretty much all of our goals, and we've won every match up until now. How the hell is he overrated?

Oh well, believe what you want. I think we have a good shot at Argentina. And if we lose, well, so be it. Our team is young as hell. Bright future ahead, son.

[AirTupac]

Shouldn't be a shocker if Argentina manages to screw this one up.

[FKAri]

Neither team seems to be playing up to potential. Even without Aguero Argentina just need the pieces to fit to be a world beater; though not much can be done about their defense. Similarly Belgium also has fantastic individuals. However their lack of finishing vs the US was a bit disconcerting. If Lukaku and Origi can enter this next match feeling confident and hitting on all cylinders' Belgium gets scary.

[Done_And_Done]

Uhm, first of all: in 86 we reached the semis.

Second: De Bruyne is arguably our most important piece, who was decisive in pretty much all of our goals, and we've won every match up until now. How the hell is he overrated?

Oh well, believe what you want. I think we have a good shot at Argentina. And if we lose, well, so be it. Our team is young as hell. Bright future ahead, son.

I REALLY like what De Bruyne brings to the table and quite frankly was unimpressed with Jose's decision to loan him out (although I understood they had a cluster of mid bodies signed).

[robert_shaww]

FIFA will make sure Messi winning the . Argentina wins 2-1.

:facepalm

[alenleomessi]

FIFA will make sure Messi winning the World Cup. Argentina wins 2-1.
like they made him win the balon d'or and CL?

[Done_And_Done]

Bump

[Random_Guy]

Put 10 dollars on Belgium, will get 30 back if I win. Let's go Belgium!

[alenleomessi]

50 euros on argentina double win ( to win both halves) @ 7.50
to win 375

[StephHamann]

Good point. Messi's record against English teams is not that great. I reckon we would beat this Argentina team.


yeah english teams like manchester city with 2 english players :lol

[alenleomessi]

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[D-Rose]

What a strike by Higuain! :applause:

[brownmamba00]

kompany:facepalm

belgium playing way too offensive and open

[kNIOKAS]

Another early goal potentially ruining the game...

[Legends66NBA7]

Argentina just needs to close this out.

Netherlands vs Argentina in the semi's.

[brownmamba00]

Eden Hazard has been such a big disappointment this whole tournament.

dude was like a ghost this game

[Marlo_Stanfield]

my god, what a useless Gorilla this Lukaku:facepalm

[LJJ]

This is Belgium's plan? Putting Van Buyten at striker?






OK

[Marlo_Stanfield]

Messi, what a joke

[brownmamba00]

damn messi almost choked that away:lol

[KingBeasley08]

Messi pulled a Cristiano in the end there but at least Argentina still got away with the win

[ArbitraryWater]

Damn, first Brazil and now Argentina to win yet be outplayed...

Argentine players have got to be the biggest floping shit heads in football.... even rivalring the Brazil and Italy at it's best.

Lol at Messi stat padding in a horrible group, to now play mediocre in the K.O stages

[Marlo_Stanfield]

Damn, first Brazil and now Argentina to win yet be outplayed...

Argentine players have got to be the biggest floping shit heads in football.... even rivalring the Brazil and Italy at it's best.

Lol at Messi stat padding in a horrible group, to now play mediocre in the K.O stages
Never in doubt

[AirTupac]

Belgium's gameplan was awful :oldlol:

Argentina sneak away with another win

[brownmamba00]

It's gonna be Brazil-Holland

[alenleomessi]

cant really tell if belgium are really shit or this team is a defensive juggernaut

anyway not the greatest of games.. belgium were really poor, it looked like they werent even trying at times.. i think every defender except toby played a good game.. biglia impressed me defensively.. and higuain finally played great.. probably motm.. garay was great as always.. messi was active and had some great passes but it looked like he didnt put a lot of effort at times.. still coasting doe

first 1/2 final since 1990.. hopefully dimaria and kun are back for the last two matches

[alenleomessi]

It's gonna be Brazil-Holland
yeah i agree
for 3rd place. should be a good one

[KingBeasley08]

If it is Brazil vs Argentina in the final, Argentina will win following with riots throughout Brazil.
Argentina-Brazil final would be absolutely epic.

[ArbitraryWater]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BrzJ5QWCAAAN5S2.jpg

[Andrew Wiggins]

awful tactics from belgium

de bruyne is a great player

[Ratnik]

It was too early for Belgium to make something memorable on a major tournament. Lets hope that football will triumph and the final will be Germany - Netherlands :cheers:

[ballinhun8]

Argentina/Brazil >>> Germany/Holland



Any fan with knowledge of soccer knows that is what will glue eyes to the TV.



But still, no Kun or Di Maria for the next match and possibly the Final. Hopefully Higuain and someone like a Lavezzi show up. Man does Argentina wish they had Tevez right now with these injuries.

[hookul]

Argentina/Brazil >>> Germany/Holland



Any fan with knowledge of soccer knows that is what will glue eyes to the TV.



But still, no Kun or Di Maria for the next match and possibly the Final. Hopefully Higuain and someone like a Lavezzi show up. Man does Argentina wish they had Tevez right now with these injuries.

Err you mean as a final match? I would say both matches would be incredible. For both matches you have a long history netween arch-enemies if you will and neither of those pairings is better or worse from the quality or storyline point if you will to "anyone with knowledge in---ahem---football". The only reason why I agree in this particular case why a Brasil-Argentinia match would be more hyped/anticipated is because the world cup is taking place in Brasil but that's about it. If the world cup would be played in Germany or Netherlands you can bet your ass that a Germany-Netherland match would be more anticipated by fans around the world.

[Hotbullets]

awful tactics from belgium

de bruyne is a great player

Argentina studied us well, they know we can't do shit against clogged up defense (cfr. Algeria). Heartbreaking loss, but I'm glad overall. We had an amazing run and provided one of the best matches of the entire world cup.

And you know we'll be back. :rockon:

[Booz Vivic]

Good win for Argentina.

[alenleomessi]

RVP a doubt for the game with stomach problems, Kun will be fit to go