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There are 10 matches left in this World Cup and today we have two of them! First, we have a colonizer vs. colonized showdown as perennial World Cup bidders Morocco attempt to retake Ceuta and Melilla (in spirit). The Spanish had an interesting group stage, going from completely demolishing Costa Rica to losing to Japan, so it will be interesting to see which Spain show up against Morocco today. Morocco, meanwhile, looked good in the group stages and topped their group despite it containing Tournament Dark Horses Blegum and Last Time Out Runners-Up Croatia. They were one of only 5 teams to go undefeated in the group stage and hopefully can spare us any more triangles for the rest of the tournament. Then, Big Ron and his dubious goals record take on the Powercube. Portugal have looked decent but Ronaldo is once again making the tournament all about himself by trying to steal his teammates' goals, throwing strops when substituted, and dominating the headlines with his impending move to Saudi Arabia. Switzerland, meanwhile, had an incredible game against Serbia last time out and will look to carry that fighting spirit into their next match, perhaps literally. Personally I'm hoping for a big Shaq goal, a controversial hand gesture celebration, and an early Portgual exit. First match kicks off in ninety minutes plus four minutes stoppage time.  
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Dec 6, 2022 14:26
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Let's go big ron. Scor sum fackin goals
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Dec 6, 2022 14:32
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switzerland are gonna win and also do some racism imo
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Dec 6, 2022 14:42
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we have had no upsets so far this round and portugal has never come close to winning the world cup so it wouldnt count yes we moroc-can
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Dec 6, 2022 14:46
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The group stage was so good, but these knockout rounds are turning into a snoozefest
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Dec 6, 2022 14:48
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https://twitter.com/marca/status/1600121183717957637 its the costa rica team with llorente in place of azpilicueta i think
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Dec 6, 2022 14:54
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poty posted:https://twitter.com/marca/status/1600121183717957637 Actually OP I think that's the Spanish team with Llorente in place of Azpi
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Dec 6, 2022 14:55
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wow
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Dec 6, 2022 14:57
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go switzerocco
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Dec 6, 2022 15:28
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Big Black Dick posted:go switzerocco 
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Dec 6, 2022 15:36
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Go home Pootugal
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Dec 6, 2022 15:40
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Morocco Spain Referee: Fernando RAPALLINI (ARG) AR1: Juan Pablo Belatti (ARG) AR2: Diego Bonfa (ARG) Fourth Official: Raphael Claus (BRA) VAR: Mauro Vigliano (ARG) I was wondering which Argentinian would get the nod and it looks like they went with Rapallini. A fine choice. He had Morocco Croatia early on and then waited a while until he got Serbia Switzerland, so he's been all about groups G and H. I was wondering what would happen with Mauro Vigliano! He was the VAR on Serbia Switzerland with Rapallini, and there was the sneaky headbutt (more of a headpush really) that was not sent down by him and also this https://streamable.com/nipx8g potential handball by a Swiss defender, which probably should be a penalty the way FIFA and VAR have been adjusting the laws to handball over the last few years. But the post I found this video in mentions that they were not sure if this was in the video feed was part of the ones available to VAR, which.. hey, better lucky than good sometimes. Might also help that he was tied with Fischer and Al Marri for "Most Main VARs in the group stage" and they definitely had to send Al Marri packing - maybe they didn't want to jettison 2 of their 3 most invested so they shrugged it off. Portugal Switzerland Referee: Cesar RAMOS (MEX) AR1: Alberto Morin (MEX) AR2: Miguel Hernandez (MEX) Fourth Official: Istvan Kovacs (ROU) VAR: Drew Fischer (CAN) I would have bet a lot that this would have gone to a UEFA referee. Glad I can't bet on something like this. CONCACAF got 3 of the 8 Round of 16 matches. This is, for my now theoretically less monies, a poor choice. Ramos was fine on Denmark Tunisia and Belgium Morocco, but this is a political appointment (Mexico referee will work the knockout round) rather than one particularly made on merit. I hope it goes well! But this is going to be such a contrast in styles that I'm not sure if he will be able to set his bar in a way that makes the game work well. If nothing else we can all root for some classic COCNACAF-ry. Fischer, as mentioned in the other blurb, has gotten his way into the main VAR seat quite a lot and is keeping that going. MLS is the premier learning ground for VAR, apparently. Looking ahead, the first two quarterfinal matches aren't announced yet but with Spain and England on the other side of the bracket, you almost have to give Mateu Lahoz Netherlands - Argentina and one of the Englishmen Croatia - Brazil, right? Wont get another chance to use them if they both win. Obviously England upsetting France is a longshot but, well, could happen, so probably now or never between Oliver and Taylor to be safe.
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Dec 6, 2022 15:42
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All the underdog teams are losing in the group 16 and it sucks. Go on Morocco and Switzerland, score some fackin goals and prove me wrong.
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Dec 6, 2022 15:49
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Allez le M’roc https://twitter.com/gaz_mccarthy/status/1600142295226929152?s=46&t=75_BUy_uHaCJxN6q_zRDIQ
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Dec 6, 2022 15:58
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poty posted:https://twitter.com/marca/status/1600121183717957637 Back 5 with rush goalie, spicy
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Dec 6, 2022 15:59
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cmon morocco
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Dec 6, 2022 16:01
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Why are Spain in blue
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Dec 6, 2022 16:02
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Morocco forcing Spain into these mid sky blue kits is already a huge win imo
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Dec 6, 2022 16:03
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Omnikin posted:Why are Spain in blue To gently caress with us I'm guessing
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Dec 6, 2022 16:05
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Nice of laporte to bring his team some spare city kits
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Dec 6, 2022 16:06
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DO IT FOR US MOROCCO, I swear I’ll even learn your wierd accent and Berber language! I’ll insert so much French into my language I’ll do anything, just WIIIINNNNNN
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Dec 6, 2022 16:06
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the crowd sure is rooting for morocco
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Dec 6, 2022 16:07
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Praying for more Rocco
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Dec 6, 2022 16:07
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maroc christmas
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Dec 6, 2022 16:08
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they have received a gift
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Dec 6, 2022 16:11
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Ziyech about to do some nasty poo poo
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Dec 6, 2022 16:11
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decent shot
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Dec 6, 2022 16:11
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dangit Hakimi that was Hakim's time
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Dec 6, 2022 16:12
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please gif that drummer lol so into it
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Dec 6, 2022 16:12
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bounou my possession is gone
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Dec 6, 2022 16:13
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is this a "shithouse"
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Dec 6, 2022 16:13
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Spanish blue kit worst in the cup, IMO
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Dec 6, 2022 16:13
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Imagine going all the way to the World Cup and a dude stands right in front of you with a massive drum lol
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Dec 6, 2022 16:14
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Omnikin posted:dangit Hakimi that was Hakim's time Mi mi mi instead of im im im
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Dec 6, 2022 16:15
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let's go, morocco!
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Dec 6, 2022 16:15
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Vintersorg posted:please gif that drummer lol so into it  
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Dec 6, 2022 16:19
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can you feeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeel.... what maroc! is cooking * * a smash and grab injury time winner
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Dec 6, 2022 16:20
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Morocco looking good lets go Morocco
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Dec 6, 2022 16:22
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my face looking at this dude go for 90 mins 
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Dec 6, 2022 16:22
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Come on Spain, gently caress up.
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