FT: WALES 1 - 1 U.S.A. Match thread

From the Al Rayyan Stadium, ko 7pm

Live on ITV 1 and S4C

Match Officials:

Referee: Abdulrahman Al-Jassim (QAT)
Assistant Referee 1: Taleb Al-Marri (QAT)
Assistant Referee 2: Saoud Almaqaleh (QAT)
Fourth Official: Ma Ning (CHN)
Reserve Assistant Referee: Cao Yi (CHN)
Video Assistant Referee: Abdullah Al-Marri (QAT)
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Rédouane Jiyed (MAR)
Offside Video Assistant Referee: Mokrane Gourari (ALG)
Support Video Assistant Referee: Adil Zourak (MAR)
Standby Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Elvis Noupue (CMR)

Cagey 1-1 draw for me.

1-0 Wales

Good luck boys !

1 nil to the taff army

Must not lose 1-1.

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The USA’s FIFA rank is distorted due to their competition. Their competitive opponents in 2022 are El Salvador, Granada, Costa Rica, Panama, Mexico, Honduras and Canada.

That’s the calibre of team they played to qualify for the World Cup.

Forget the occasion, we’ve got the ability to beat the USA as long as we don’t get overwhelmed by it being the World Cup.

Wales are arguably, man for man the better team.
First game, neither side wanting to lose. Low scoring draw 1-1.
Worry that refereeing decisions will cost us.

3 -1 Wales

interestingly Ref, Lino's and VAR all Qatari

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Originally Posted by blue matt

Interestingly Ref, Lino's and VAR all Qatari

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Do you think they have been reading this forum?

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Originally Posted by Wales-Bales

Do you think they have been reading this forum?

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Balls…can I rescind my 8-0 prediction for them to lose yesterday…..

I've seen a few places that think Hennessey starts. Surely given his form in the PL for Leicester Ward plays?

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Originally Posted by blue matt

3 -1 Wales

interestingly Ref, Lino's and VAR all Qatari

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Hope the "one love armband" doesn't upset them and they ref impartially.
1-1.

c'mon boys give em some sugar...some welsh sugar!!! :wales:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdfuwiPSfxc&t=88s

After watching the Iran game I think we just throw caution to the wind and go for two wins. My fear is that Page is too defensively minded and we’ll limp out of the group.

Winner of this finishes 2nd imo. England look very good and Iran look very shit. A draw would be bad for both sides leaving progression probably down to goal difference so hopefully we see some attacking intent and get a win. Would put the boys on a high before the game on Friday.

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Originally Posted by UNDERHILL1927

After watching the Iran game I think we just throw caution to the wind and go for two wins. My fear is that Page is too defensively minded and we’ll limp out of the group.

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I would be delighted with limping out of the group

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Originally Posted by Rjk

I would be delighted with limping out of the group

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Apologies I meant limp out as go home, bad choice of words

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Originally Posted by UNDERHILL1927

After watching the Iran game I think we just throw caution to the wind and go for two wins. My fear is that Page is too defensively minded and we’ll limp out of the group.

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Page played Wilson, Allen and Ramsey in midfield vs Austria. I think it’s extremely unfair to call him defensive. I think he will do the same tonight and save Moore for Iran

I just got over 2/1 against Wales. I'm not much of a gambler but I had to take that. The USA are basically fielding a bunch of kids. I know that's not exactly a term to which one should refer football-wise. But I thought fukc it. One last hurrah for the Magician. Come on boys!

How long have the squad been over there? 10pm kick off tonight. ****ing ridiculous.

if we cant beat a country with Population: 331.9*million (2021) plus then we have no place being there ( Wales Population: 3.136*million (2019) Eurostat

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Originally Posted by Pedro de la Rosa

Page played Wilson, Allen and Ramsey in midfield vs Austria. I think it’s extremely unfair to call him defensive. I think he will do the same tonight and save Moore for Iran

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Called it. :thumbup:

Hennessey; Mepham, Rodon, Davies; Roberts, Ramsey, Ampadu, Wilson, Neco; James, Bale

Hennessey

Mepham - Rodon - Davies

Roberts - Ramsey - Ampadu - Williams

Wilson - Bale - James

USA

Turner

Dest - Zimmerman - Ream - Robinson

Musah - Adams - McKennie

Weah - Sargent - Pulisic