World Cup Day 1

[hmmmmm1]

Quite possibly based on today's viewing.

With a 48 ream tournament to come, they may get a chance

 

[Ukrainian by marriage]

Heh. Was in Tesco earlier, lady on the checkout asked me what I thought the result would be. Didn't have a clue. 5-0, I said. 🙂

 

[Dirty Sanchez]

Saudi Arabia did a really convincing impression of a shit team. If only they were told to win, I mean, the choreography involved in that second goal alone shows such precision, I shudder to think how effective they'd be.

It’s easier to convince everyone that you’re shit, than to do the opposite.

 

[Flipo]

Dont care as long as those Saudis in their homelands go looking for the potential new moon that indicates Ramadan has finished. The sightings usually start after uk 4pm...but if they all decide to stay in to watch this pathetic game...no ones gonna be moon watching !!!

Russsia 3 - 1

Note in 1994 ... saudi arabia went to second round and during the group stages beat Belgium 1-0 after scoring one of the best goals in world cup history. They also beat Morroco in the group stages that year.

Performance of their last practice match before the world cup against Germany was far better. But in world cup their performance melted down.

 

[Flipo]

Uruguay and Egypt feels relax cuz they have opponent like Saudi Arabia.

 

[Oncy]

Uruguay and Egypt feels relax cuz they have opponent like Saudi Arabia.

On the contrary, the soviets winning 5-0 has made it really tricky for whomever loses this game today.
Lets say for the sake if argument Egypt lose. Then they will have to BEAT Russia or if they draw they will have to beat the Saudis by 6 or by less than Uraguay beat Russia.

Basically a result THAT big although just three points puts one foot in the next round.

Whichever team loses today will really be in trouble.

My assumption would be Uraguay will take 9 points meaning Egypt will simply have to beat Russia and the Saudis to go through. Russia can afford a draw now

 

[FoxForceFive]

Came really close to putting a bet on Russia to get to the quarters. The hosts always get 'lucky bounces' even in less corrupt nations.

That group has opened right up now. Should have put that bet on. Grrrr.

 

[darkstarexodus]

On the contrary, the soviets winning 5-0 has made it really tricky for whomever loses this game today.
Lets say for the sake if argument Egypt lose. Then they will have to BEAT Russia or if they draw they will have to beat the Saudis by 6 or by less than Uraguay beat Russia.

Basically a result THAT big although just three points puts one foot in the next round.

Whichever team loses today will really be in trouble.

My assumption would be Uraguay will take 9 points meaning Egypt will simply have to beat Russia and the Saudis to go through. Russia can afford a draw now

89% chance of qualification as per 538. And that was before Egypt's loss todat