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Sat, Jun 20, '26 at 5:58 PM
debut: May 14, '05
26,595 runs
Ivory Coast have nobody to blame but themselves
how frustrating
terrible touches by the forwards
Sat, Jun 20, '26 at 7:15 PM
@Halliwell
Football can be such a cruel sport sometimes. I think Ivory Coast has played the best of the African teams that I’ve watched.
Sat, Jun 20, '26 at 8:22 PM
@CricSham
played the better football except better football includes "finishing":
Some of those chances should've been buried.
Sat, Jun 20, '26 at 9:16 PM
I recall coming here 3 to 4 World cups ago denouncing African play.
I was really frustrated by the lack of team play. The 'kick the ball down the pitch and hahe our fast pllayers run after it', attitude that was the only style of play.
This World Cup, am thrilled to see the level of skill and team play that has been on display.
Just wonderful to watch.
Just incredible to see how much the game has progressed. Right now, they play well together, but seem to be missing top finishers, and exceptional play makers.
But i think Germany was absolutely stunned how good Cote D'Ivoire played. They ran rings around them till late in the 2nd when they stopped attacking and got too cute.
Great to see where African football is at, just great....plus, that Canadian team?
I tell you what. Never expected to see that maany black players on Germany's team.
Lord, what a contrast to just a few years ago....and the blacks are making the plays, not just support players.
Sat, Jun 20, '26 at 10:09 PM
debut: Dec 30, '14
3,806 runs
Room gave Ecuador no room to score ..... haha 😂
Sun, Jun 21, '26 at 12:43 AM
@Ayenmol
Aye-
Man, good to see you around. But, you can't be serious. The Indomitable Lions, Super Eagles, Lions of Teranga et Al of the '80s- :90s were all skilful football teams. North Africans too.
Sun, Jun 21, '26 at 1:26 AM
debut: Jan 12, '07
44,849 runs
@Halliwell
The only matches I'm watching are those played in 🇨🇦 and 🇲🇽
Ivory Coast heartbreak. At least they should finish second in group, and should advance to the knockout stage for the first time in their history.
Japan giving Tunisia a lesson in how to press.
Japan 4-0 Tunisia
Japanese fans bring out the bin bags to tidy up after themselves.
Sun, Jun 21, '26 at 6:31 AM
debut: May 14, '05
26,595 runs
@mikesiva
You have reason to support Japan too!!! 😀
Sun, Jun 21, '26 at 6:52 AM
debut: Jul 29, '19
6,029 runs
i vory coast had some good opportunities but did not take them.