Holden Willemsen

Colombia really need to learn to finish their chances if they want to beat top opponents. It’s been a real problem for a while which is baffling considering the talent they have in attack. Ghana looked terrible. I’ve honestly been disappointed by their attacking output all tournament but they managed to only concede 3 goals all tournament which is definitely something they can build on.

One of the greatest matches in World Cup history. Cabo Verde deserve props. So much disrespect coming into this tournament and they have shut EVERYONE up. Messi displaying greatness as always, but that’s to be expected from him. Argentina really would be a group-stage exit without him and I think that’s totally fair to say based on how they played outside of Messi and Lisandro Martinez today. Horrible way to end the game with it being called on a throw where there was an obvious attacking opportunity for Cabo Verde, but at the same time it’s Argentina so what do we expect. Cabral’s goal should be a Puskas candidate and so far this year would be my winner.

First half was electric and really end-to-end. Egypt looked the better side almost the entire game. Second half was brutal and quite boring bar the own goal. ET was Australia playing for penalties and Egypt playing to end it. In the end, much like Netherlands-Morocco, football won. Beach was superb the whole match and deserves kudos for it. I understand subbing on Matty Ryan because historically he’s really strong on penalties but at the same time it kinda reiterates the idea that they wanted this to go there. It’s also a continuation of the solid performances from MLS, A-League, etc talents in this World Cup. Respect to Harrington for stepping up as an 18 year old while the grown men didn’t have the courage.