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[RWC2023] Wales vs Australia (24/09/2023)
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<blockquote data-quote="Cruz_del_Sur" data-source="post: 1150934" data-attributes="member: 55747"><p>Interesting take. I am not convinced it works like that tho. Maybe it's my latin blood and I'm probably wrong but you could argue emotions feed other emotions. Or that positive ones could drive damaging ones out. They could also boost confidence. </p><p></p><p>I couldnt help thinking about Argentina beating France in 2007's opening game. I remember because the sec the ref blew the whistle Pichot gathered everyone and tried to calm things with 'take it easy, this is nothing but the first step' sort of phrases. Lads listened for a min and then went mental anyway. </p><p>Or other sports: Argentina beating Mexico last world cup in Qatar was one of the most celebrated moments for us. Batshit-crazy-losing-our-marbles material. It was unquestionably THE inflecion point in our for us. And if you look at it standalone it was a 'meh' moment at best. Almost inconsequential. But, after that, every arg i know, heard, read or talked to became reasonably confident against every opponent we faced. Our playing improved a lot too. </p><p></p><p>It is very, very, very difficult to distinguish 'happiness' from 'tension release' in celebrations, if not impossible. I can see how the release of pressure can improve a team's performance. I can also guess the amount of pressure on Ireland right now must be gigantic. History hasnt been particularly kind on them, they suffer from cronic peaking-too-early and their fan base has been religiously loyal. </p><p>I guess not wanting to disappoint them builds up.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Cruz_del_Sur, post: 1150934, member: 55747"] Interesting take. I am not convinced it works like that tho. Maybe it's my latin blood and I'm probably wrong but you could argue emotions feed other emotions. Or that positive ones could drive damaging ones out. They could also boost confidence. I couldnt help thinking about Argentina beating France in 2007's opening game. I remember because the sec the ref blew the whistle Pichot gathered everyone and tried to calm things with 'take it easy, this is nothing but the first step' sort of phrases. Lads listened for a min and then went mental anyway. Or other sports: Argentina beating Mexico last world cup in Qatar was one of the most celebrated moments for us. Batshit-crazy-losing-our-marbles material. It was unquestionably THE inflecion point in our for us. And if you look at it standalone it was a 'meh' moment at best. Almost inconsequential. But, after that, every arg i know, heard, read or talked to became reasonably confident against every opponent we faced. Our playing improved a lot too. It is very, very, very difficult to distinguish 'happiness' from 'tension release' in celebrations, if not impossible. I can see how the release of pressure can improve a team's performance. I can also guess the amount of pressure on Ireland right now must be gigantic. History hasnt been particularly kind on them, they suffer from cronic peaking-too-early and their fan base has been religiously loyal. I guess not wanting to disappoint them builds up. [/QUOTE]
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