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Re: World Cup 2022 qualifying begins

by Zip » 26 Nov 2021 17:18

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Sanguine Playoff draw. Each 'path' will produce one finalist for Qatar.

Path A - Scotland v Ukraine, Wales v Austria - so only one of Scotland and Wales will make it to the World Cup. Scotland v Austria - Austria to qualify
Path B - Russia v Poland, Sweden v Czech Republic Poland v Sweden - Poland to qualify
Path C - Italy v North Macedonia, Portugal v Turkey. Italy v Portugal - Italy to qualify

So that late Serbian winner has created a likely big final playoff tie - only one of Italy and Portugal will be in Qatar.



I’ve gone off you. We have only lost one qualifier in 19 at the CCS. Without doubt all four teams in our path to the WC Finals will feel they have a chance. They are evenly matched. We have home advantage and must make that count. Time to pay back Scotland for 77 and 85.

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Re: World Cup 2022 qualifying begins

by Hendo » 26 Nov 2021 18:02

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Sanguine Playoff draw. Each 'path' will produce one finalist for Qatar.

Path A - Scotland v Ukraine, Wales v Austria - so only one of Scotland and Wales will make it to the World Cup. Scotland v Austria - Austria to qualify
Path B - Russia v Poland, Sweden v Czech Republic Poland v Sweden - Poland to qualify
Path C - Italy v North Macedonia, Portugal v Turkey. Italy v Portugal - Italy to qualify

So that late Serbian winner has created a likely big final playoff tie - only one of Italy and Portugal will be in Qatar.



I’ve gone off you. We have only lost one qualifier in 19 at the CCS. Without doubt all four teams in our path to the WC Finals will feel they have a chance. They are evenly matched. We have home advantage and must make that count. Time to pay back Scotland for 77 and 85.


Oh, hang on, it’s only a 1 legged thing, isn’t it? Yeah I might need to revise the above.

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Re: World Cup 2022 qualifying begins

by Stranded » 26 Nov 2021 18:35

Has a reigning European Champion ever failed to make the following World Cup?

EDIT: Yes Greece failed to qualify in 2006.
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Re: World Cup 2022 qualifying begins

by Zip » 26 Nov 2021 18:37

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I’ve gone off you. We have only lost one qualifier in 19 at the CCS. Without doubt all four teams in our path to the WC Finals will feel they have a chance. They are evenly matched. We have home advantage and must make that count. Time to pay back Scotland for 77 and 85.


Oh, hang on, it’s only a 1 legged thing, isn’t it? Yeah I might need to revise the above.


Yep. We are also the highest ranked of the four teams. I have a sneaking suspicion for Ukraine winning through. Unbeaten throughout their group including two draws with France.

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Re: World Cup 2022 qualifying begins

by Zip » 26 Nov 2021 18:38

Stranded Has a reigning European Champion ever failed to make the following World Cup?


Greece??? They probably did qualify but are the only ones I can think of.


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Re: World Cup 2022 qualifying begins

by Stranded » 26 Nov 2021 18:40

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Stranded Has a reigning European Champion ever failed to make the following World Cup?


Greece??? They probably did qualify but are the only ones I can think of.


Yep. Just checked and they failed to qualify finishing 4th in a 7 team group.

Italy in danger though of going:

2018 WC: DNQ
2021: European Champions
2022 WC: DNQ

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Re: World Cup 2022 qualifying begins

by Zip » 26 Nov 2021 18:57

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Stranded Has a reigning European Champion ever failed to make the following World Cup?


Greece??? They probably did qualify but are the only ones I can think of.


Yep. Just checked and they failed to qualify finishing 4th in a 7 team group.

Italy in danger though of going:

2018 WC: DNQ
2021: European Champions
2022 WC: DNQ



Italy in real danger. It would be extra-ordinary if they didn’t qualify after what they achieved in the summer.

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Re: World Cup 2022 qualifying begins

by NathStPaul » 29 Nov 2021 09:38

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Greece??? They probably did qualify but are the only ones I can think of.


Yep. Just checked and they failed to qualify finishing 4th in a 7 team group.

Italy in danger though of going:

2018 WC: DNQ
2021: European Champions
2022 WC: DNQ



Italy in real danger. It would be extra-ordinary if they didn’t qualify after what they achieved in the summer.

Portugal have a real history of shithousing out results when they need to. Can see them upsetting Italy.

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Re: World Cup 2022 qualifying begins

by Silver Fox » 29 Nov 2021 09:43

Zip Time to pay back Scotland for 77 and 85.


:lol:


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Re: World Cup 2022 qualifying begins

by Zip » 29 Nov 2021 13:16

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Zip Time to pay back Scotland for 77 and 85.


:lol:[/quote

Well I have never seen my country play in a World Cup Finals and ain’t getting any younger. Bitter about one bent pen in 77 and a dodgy one in 85? Absolutely. :evil:

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Re: World Cup 2022 qualifying begins

by WestYorksRoyal » 30 Nov 2021 22:44

I'd put decent money on Wales getting through, but it will be 2 tight games.

Italy have really blown it, how many critical penalties did Jorginho miss? Portugal away is as tough as it gets.

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Re: World Cup 2022 qualifying begins

by Zip » 01 Dec 2021 08:18

WestYorksRoyal I'd put decent money on Wales getting through, but it will be 2 tight games.

Italy have really blown it, how many critical penalties did Jorginho miss? Portugal away is as tough as it gets.


A lot will depend on injuries going into the play offs. Back end of March it’s anybody’s guess what state each squad will be in. I have a feeling Ukraine will win the play offs in our group of four.

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Re: World Cup 2022 qualifying begins

by Sanguine » 25 Jan 2022 13:09

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Italy have really blown it, how many critical penalties did Jorginho miss? Portugal away is as tough as it gets.


I nearly hit the ceiling in excitement when Pickford saved his pea-roller at the Euros.

And two, for what it's worth, both against Switzerland, one home and one away, one of which scored would have seen Italy through automatically.

The stuttery stuttery run-up stuff would probably have been binned off, but after missing three for Chelsea in late 2020, he's scored his last 13 for the club.


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Re: World Cup 2022 qualifying begins

by Sanguine » 25 Jan 2022 13:10

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Zip Time to pay back Scotland for 77 and 85.


:lol:[/quote

Well I have never seen my country play in a World Cup Finals and ain’t getting any younger. Bitter about one bent pen in 77 and a dodgy one in 85? Absolutely. :evil:


It's obscene really that Wales only has one WC appearance to its name, given the players it has been able to field.

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Re: World Cup 2022 qualifying begins

by Zip » 25 Jan 2022 14:33

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:lol:[/quote

Well I have never seen my country play in a World Cup Finals and ain’t getting any younger. Bitter about one bent pen in 77 and a dodgy one in 85? Absolutely. :evil:


It's obscene really that Wales only has one WC appearance to its name, given the players it has been able to field.



Especially when you look at Northern Ireland doing better with so much less quality.

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Re: World Cup 2022 qualifying begins

by Sanguine » 31 Jan 2022 12:28

Massive win for Canada in World Cup qualifying at the weekend, beating USA 2-0. The win puts them within striking distance of a first World Cup since 1986, and only a second ever appearance. They can secure their spot by beating El Salvador on Wednesday, if Panama fail to win in Mexico.

In Asia, Iran sealed their spot at the weekend by beating Iraq, and South Korea can do the same with a win over Syria tomorrow.

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Re: World Cup 2022 qualifying begins

by Sutekh » 31 Jan 2022 14:25

Sanguine Massive win for Canada in World Cup qualifying at the weekend, beating USA 2-0. The win puts them within striking distance of a first World Cup since 1986, and only a second ever appearance. They can secure their spot by beating El Salvador on Wednesday, if Panama fail to win in Mexico.

In Asia, Iran sealed their spot at the weekend by beating Iraq, and South Korea can do the same with a win over Syria tomorrow.


Anyone know if Hoilett come through unscathed?

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Re: World Cup 2022 qualifying begins

by bcubed » 31 Jan 2022 15:34

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Sanguine Massive win for Canada in World Cup qualifying at the weekend, beating USA 2-0. The win puts them within striking distance of a first World Cup since 1986, and only a second ever appearance. They can secure their spot by beating El Salvador on Wednesday, if Panama fail to win in Mexico.

In Asia, Iran sealed their spot at the weekend by beating Iraq, and South Korea can do the same with a win over Syria tomorrow.


Anyone know if Hoilett come through unscathed?

I would imagine the chances of that are slim…

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Re: World Cup 2022 qualifying begins

by RG30 » 01 Feb 2022 13:28

Czesław Michniewicz was appointed the Poland Head Coach yesterday replacing Paulo Sousa who has gone to Flamengo. Poland got Russia (A) in the playoffs and if they get through that they host the winners of Sweden/Czech Republic.

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Re: World Cup 2022 qualifying begins

by Sanguine » 03 Feb 2022 10:06

Canada beat El Salvador last night and are now only a point from only their second ever World Cup. They are unbeaten in 15 qualifying matches, conceding only six goals, so they will hope to earn that point in their next match, in Costa Rica.

USA beat Honduras 3-0 and stay second in the qualifying section - a standard result, but the match notable for two Honduras players being substituted at half-time due to suffering from the extreme cold. Some players wore balaclavas and leggings as temperatures in Minnesota fell to -16C during the game. :shock:


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