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As regards the second place playoff seedings (team ranked last of the 9 runners up doesn't make the playoffs), it was good for us tonight that Sweden lost, Holland lost, Bosnia lost and Greece drew.
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Originally posted by Cathalthesmart Cathalthesmart wrote:

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Syria in dreamland right now and I'm delighted for the troubled nation and huge underdog.

On Tuesday, A win against Iran and a draw between Korea and Uzbekistan see's them in Russia next year - Syria will finish 2nd on GD

I want Syria to pull it off as much as the next guy but away to an Iranian side that has yet to concede a goal I really just can't see it sadly :( 

I'd settle with Uzbekistan as a consolation, but definitely not Korea.. They've been woeful in what was supposed to be a stroll in the park for them, I'd say they would be the least deserved Nation in the tournament if they do win on Tuesday.

Im the same, for sh*t's and giggles I would love Saudi to qualify (which could happen as they are very difficult to beat in Mecca and are against a Japan side who are through already). Im not a fan of Korea tbh and woudlnt be upset if they make it, would have been great is Uzbekistan handnt f**ked up vs China as then they would only need a point.
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Its sad to see how far holland have fallen. Such great players they always had. That team tonight didnt look like a holland team. Mbappe is the man tho. World class no doubt.
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Originally posted by coyne coyne wrote:

Syria in dreamland right now and I'm delighted for the troubled nation and huge underdog.

On Tuesday, A win against Iran and a draw between Korea and Uzbekistan see's them in Russia next year - Syria will finish 2nd on GD


It would be a huge propaganda boost to the Syrian regime. Who supports the regime? Iran, Russia?! Wouldn't be surprised if Syria won in against a lacklustre already qualified Iran. A good thing for the average Syrian looking for a peaceful life... my bollix.
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Originally posted by Dalymount79 Dalymount79 wrote:

Originally posted by coyne coyne wrote:

Syria in dreamland right now and I'm delighted for the troubled nation and huge underdog.

On Tuesday, A win against Iran and a draw between Korea and Uzbekistan see's them in Russia next year - Syria will finish 2nd on GD


It would be a huge propaganda boost to the Syrian regime. Who supports the regime? Iran, Russia?! Wouldn't be surprised if Syria won in against a lacklustre already qualified Iran. A good thing for the average Syrian looking for a peaceful life... my bollix.

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South America.
Peru and Paraguay won last night to move back into contention.
Uruguay and Argentina drew.
Brazil won, already qualified.
3 matches left for all teams.

6 teams from 2nd to 7th within 4 points of each other.
Argentina still only 5th in table, but will probably be alright with 2 easy enough home games to come.
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Originally posted by GB 1HughJarse GB 1HughJarse wrote:

South America.
Peru and Paraguay won last night to move back into contention.
Uruguay and Argentina drew.
Brazil won, already qualified.
3 matches left for all teams.

6 teams from 2nd to 7th within 4 points of each other.
Argentina still only 5th in table, but will probably be alright with 2 easy enough home games to come.
Even if Argentina were to mess those up and finish 5th, they'll still be in a play-off against the winner of the Oceania qualifiers which will most likely be New Zealand (who beat Solomon Islands 6-1 in the 1st leg of the Oceania play-off final). So you would think they should still have more than enough about them to make it to Russia.


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Would love to see Peru qualify, a truly mad footballing nation who were once one of the giants of South American football in the 70's and early 80's.

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Originally posted by ConorMac77 ConorMac77 wrote:

Originally posted by GB 1HughJarse GB 1HughJarse wrote:

South America.
Peru and Paraguay won last night to move back into contention.
Uruguay and Argentina drew.
Brazil won, already qualified.
3 matches left for all teams.

6 teams from 2nd to 7th within 4 points of each other.
Argentina still only 5th in table, but will probably be alright with 2 easy enough home games to come.

Even if Argentina were to mess those up and finish 5th, they'll still be in a play-off against the winner of the Oceania qualifiers which will most likely be New Zealand (who beat Solomon Islands 6-1 in the 1st leg of the Oceania play-off final). So you would think they should still have more than enough about them to make it to Russia.



As much as I love an upset it would be an awful shame if Argentina didn't qualify.
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Originally posted by irishmufc irishmufc wrote:

Originally posted by ConorMac77 ConorMac77 wrote:

Originally posted by GB 1HughJarse GB 1HughJarse wrote:

South America.
Peru and Paraguay won last night to move back into contention.
Uruguay and Argentina drew.
Brazil won, already qualified.
3 matches left for all teams.

6 teams from 2nd to 7th within 4 points of each other.
Argentina still only 5th in table, but will probably be alright with 2 easy enough home games to come.

Even if Argentina were to mess those up and finish 5th, they'll still be in a play-off against the winner of the Oceania qualifiers which will most likely be New Zealand (who beat Solomon Islands 6-1 in the 1st leg of the Oceania play-off final). So you would think they should still have more than enough about them to make it to Russia.



As much as I love an upset it would be an awful shame if Argentina didn't qualify.
There are some teams who have that tag 'the tournament wouldn't be the same without them' and Argentina are one of those teams.  Unfortunately, so are Holland and look at the mess they're in. LOL
 
Besides, like yourself, I love to see a few upsets, but too many of them can badly impact on the quality of the tournament later on - World Cup 2002 is a good example where the likes of Argentina, France, Italy etc went out early (Holland didn't even qualify) only for us to then end up with unappetizing quarter and semi finals such as Senegal v Turkey, USA v Korea.
 
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None of those two matches were semi finals but yah it would be a shame if the Dutch didn't qualify. It benefits us if the Dutch lose out in a potential playoff spot as I'd rather we face Sweden than them.

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Originally posted by irishmufc irishmufc wrote:

None of those two matches were semi finals but yah it would be a shame if the Dutch didn't qualify. It benefits us if the Dutch lose out in a potential playoff spot as I'd rather we face Sweden than them.

They still have Robben and Van Persie


We'd beat the Dutch over two legs they're a shambles

Argentina have  as said two home games they should be winning Venezuela and Peru , Ecuador away is a tricky one at altitude

But expect 6 points to be enough for them to finish at least 5th meaning a playoff vs New Zealand who'd they'd easily beat over two legs
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When the Dutch didn't qualify for 2016, my Dutch friends told me they wouldn't qualify for 2018 either.

Have to say I didn't believe them.
 
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Originally posted by Gary McKay Gary McKay wrote:

When the Dutch didn't qualify for 2016, my Dutch friends told me they wouldn't qualify for 2018 either.

Have to say I didn't believe them.
 


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Originally posted by lassassinblanc lassassinblanc wrote:

Originally posted by irishmufc irishmufc wrote:

None of those two matches were semi finals but yah it would be a shame if the Dutch didn't qualify. It benefits us if the Dutch lose out in a potential playoff spot as I'd rather we face Sweden than them.

They still have Robben and Van Persie


We'd beat the Dutch over two legs they're a shambles

Argentina have  as said two home games they should be winning Venezuela and Peru , Ecuador away is a tricky one at altitude

But expect 6 points to be enough for them to finish at least 5th meaning a playoff vs New Zealand who'd they'd easily beat over two legs


Honestly Lass do you base your opinions on reality or just what you want to happen?

Even on the Sweden game, the idea that it was bad news for the Dutch if Bulgaria won was bonkers when it is the complete opposite.

At best it would be an extremely tight playoff with the dutch who we never beat when it matters. We certainly would be nowhere near favourites

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Originally posted by irishmufc irishmufc wrote:

Originally posted by lassassinblanc lassassinblanc wrote:

Originally posted by irishmufc irishmufc wrote:

None of those two matches were semi finals but yah it would be a shame if the Dutch didn't qualify. It benefits us if the Dutch lose out in a potential playoff spot as I'd rather we face Sweden than them.

They still have Robben and Van Persie


We'd beat the Dutch over two legs they're a shambles

Argentina have  as said two home games they should be winning Venezuela and Peru , Ecuador away is a tricky one at altitude

But expect 6 points to be enough for them to finish at least 5th meaning a playoff vs New Zealand who'd they'd easily beat over two legs


Honestly Lass do you base your opinions on reality or just what you want to happen?

Even on the Sweden game, the idea that it was bad news for the Dutch if Bulgaria won was bonkers when it is the complete opposite.

At best it would be an extremely tight playoff with the dutch who we never beat when it matters. We certainly would be nowhere near favourites


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