Osama Hawsawi is the slowest player I have ever seen
by plaid_pants (2018-06-14 21:31:49)

In reply to: Russia v. Saudi Arabia, good luck if you’re color blind  posted by wiNDycityfan

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and he is the Saudi center defender and Captain. I can't wait to see Salah up against that guy.

Artem Dzyuba, at 6 foot 5 inches, looked like a giant when he substituted on in the second half. It is going to be fun watching some of these match-ups with opposing defenders.

Denis Cheryshev, subbed on when Dzagoev went down with a hamstring injury was a revelation, scoring two very nice looking goals.He has played in Spain his whole career (100 games with Real Madrid's Castilla B team). He is one of only two players playing outside of Russia. The other is the back-up goalie. How was he not a starter? Did they assume they were going to win anyway and were saving his legs? Is Russia making a statement about how it sees the future for players that leave the domestic league?

Salah may not get past Uruguay
by wiNDycityfan  (2018-06-15 00:25:44)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Not saying they’re dirty, but I can see this squad being every bit of the “Garra Charrua” - instead of just plain grit and fight when in do or die situations, this game may bring out the ugly and unsportsmanlike side of Uruguay if pinned against the wall.

Ask Ghana and Italy what it’s like to play them.

To you last point, Russia is more domenstic-friendly
by spade  (2018-06-14 21:45:24)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Than the USSoccer and the MLS. I didn't think that was possible until I saw the Russian lineup.