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<blockquote data-quote="Cruz_del_Sur" data-source="post: 1111915" data-attributes="member: 55747"><p>I dont think you were wrong. First goal was a complete outlier. I would love to see the xG from that shot. Has to be minuscule. </p><p>That goal changed the game, completely. CH is/was a team that has a strong A plan but no B plan. They were forced to go all in against a team with a strong counterattack. This is what happens. They are a cohesie unit which was forced to open up. That generally ends up in tears. They play this game 10 times and i dont see Portugal as favourites. </p><p></p><p>Two thoughts. First, Ronaldo must be devastated. His last two coaches not only told him he is not as good as he thinks he is anymore, but they also placed a 'problematic' stamp on his cv. His price just went down a few quid. And he knows it. No tier 1 team will touch him: he's good, but he's old, expensive, and problematic. I wouldnt be surprised if he moves to the mls or some rich third tier league. </p><p></p><p>Second, this does present a potential opportunity. Port is facing a rather accesible oponent, one they can counter rather nicely. CR's odds of scoring a lot of goals this wc are not v high. BUt, goals are also about quality and relevance. Imagine this 0-0, game goes to overtime. A fresh legged CR comes in. Well, that could work. He could end his 2022 on a rather high note. </p><p></p><p>If it goes to penalties, after that stunt he pulled off when he wanted to go last, well... that could look nice on a cover but anyone with two funcitoning brain cells understand how stupid and selfish that decision was.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Cruz_del_Sur, post: 1111915, member: 55747"] I dont think you were wrong. First goal was a complete outlier. I would love to see the xG from that shot. Has to be minuscule. That goal changed the game, completely. CH is/was a team that has a strong A plan but no B plan. They were forced to go all in against a team with a strong counterattack. This is what happens. They are a cohesie unit which was forced to open up. That generally ends up in tears. They play this game 10 times and i dont see Portugal as favourites. Two thoughts. First, Ronaldo must be devastated. His last two coaches not only told him he is not as good as he thinks he is anymore, but they also placed a 'problematic' stamp on his cv. His price just went down a few quid. And he knows it. No tier 1 team will touch him: he's good, but he's old, expensive, and problematic. I wouldnt be surprised if he moves to the mls or some rich third tier league. Second, this does present a potential opportunity. Port is facing a rather accesible oponent, one they can counter rather nicely. CR's odds of scoring a lot of goals this wc are not v high. BUt, goals are also about quality and relevance. Imagine this 0-0, game goes to overtime. A fresh legged CR comes in. Well, that could work. He could end his 2022 on a rather high note. If it goes to penalties, after that stunt he pulled off when he wanted to go last, well... that could look nice on a cover but anyone with two funcitoning brain cells understand how stupid and selfish that decision was. [/QUOTE]
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