• AFCON 21/22

    From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Tue Jan 4 21:04:29 2022
    I guess the Afcon cup is not the favourite continental cup of most clubs, especially in Europe, MLS is probably OK with the AFCON.
    If you dont know anything about the African Cup of Nations, it was always won by Egypt, I think they won all but two of the previous AFCONs. I wont go too deep into the whole thing, but it is being played in Cameroon, starts this Sunday and the favourites are Senegal and Algeria.
    Nation BetMGM
    Senegal +250
    Algeria +275
    Egypt +275
    Ivory Coast +325
    Morocco +400
    Nigeria +350
    Cameroon +350
    Tunisia +800
    Ghana +700
    Mali +1100
    I think this is the first time they are doing 24 countries, which means 16 teams qualify for the knock out round. It also means the Gambia qualified, that is a first.
    Group A Cameroon (-200) Burkina Faso (+300) Cape Verde (+500) Ethiopia (+2500)
    Group B Senegal (-550) Guinea (+500) Zimbabwe (+1600) Malawi (+2200)
    Group C Morocco (-145) Ghana (+180) Gabon (+550) Comoros (+4000) Group D Egypt (-145) Nigeria (+115) Guinea-Bissau (+2200) Sudan (+4000)
    Group E Algeria (-200) Ivory Coast (+150) Equ. Guinea (+3300) Sierra Leone (+4000)
    Group F Tunisia (-185) Mali (+150) Gambia (+2000) Mauritania (+3300)
    In my opinion, with my lack of knowledge of the teams, I think Cameroon as host, have to be a favourite, I think only Cameroon and Egypt have ever won the AFCON, not to mention having a certain ace goal poacher in Choupo Motting. OK, OK, Cameroon have no chance. In the past the hosts have won every single AFCON.
    My personal pick is Morocco and it is based on me watching a young, impressive Morocco team 5 some years ago.
    Lets just hope this does not start like the Ice hockey WC, with a bunch of teams having to forfeit games due to covid and the thing being shut down after the first 4 days.
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  • From Mark@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Thu Jan 6 09:11:30 2022
    On Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at 5:04:31 AM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    I guess the Afcon cup is not the favourite continental cup of most clubs, especially in Europe, MLS is probably OK with the AFCON.

    If you dont know anything about the African Cup of Nations, it was always won by Egypt, I think they won all but two of the previous AFCONs. I wont go too deep into the whole thing, but it is being played in Cameroon, starts this Sunday and the favourites are Senegal and Algeria.

    Nation BetMGM
    Senegal +250
    Algeria +275
    Egypt +275
    Ivory Coast +325
    Morocco +400
    Nigeria +350
    Cameroon +350
    Tunisia +800
    Ghana +700
    Mali +1100

    I think this is the first time they are doing 24 countries, which means 16 teams qualify for the knock out round. It also means the Gambia qualified, that is a first.

    Group A Cameroon (-200) Burkina Faso (+300) Cape Verde (+500) Ethiopia (+2500)
    Group B Senegal (-550) Guinea (+500) Zimbabwe (+1600) Malawi (+2200)
    Group C Morocco (-145) Ghana (+180) Gabon (+550) Comoros (+4000)
    Group D Egypt (-145) Nigeria (+115) Guinea-Bissau (+2200) Sudan (+4000) Group E Algeria (-200) Ivory Coast (+150) Equ. Guinea (+3300) Sierra Leone (+4000)
    Group F Tunisia (-185) Mali (+150) Gambia (+2000) Mauritania (+3300)

    In my opinion, with my lack of knowledge of the teams, I think Cameroon as host, have to be a favourite, I think only Cameroon and Egypt have ever won the AFCON, not to mention having a certain ace goal poacher in Choupo Motting. OK, OK, Cameroon have no chance. In the past the hosts have won every single AFCON.

    My personal pick is Morocco and it is based on me watching a young, impressive Morocco team 5 some years ago.

    Lets just hope this does not start like the Ice hockey WC, with a bunch of teams having to forfeit games due to covid and the thing being shut down after the first 4 days.
    It will be 1 of the following teams that win it:
    Cameroon
    Algeria
    Ivory Coast
    Nigeria
    Egypt
    Tunisia
    Senegal
    Ghana
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  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Thu Jan 6 10:40:33 2022
    On Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at 5:04:31 AM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    I guess the Afcon cup is not the favourite continental cup of most clubs, especially in Europe, MLS is probably OK with the AFCON.

    If you dont know anything about the African Cup of Nations, it was always won by Egypt, I think they won all but two of the previous AFCONs. I wont go too deep into the whole thing, but it is being played in Cameroon, starts this Sunday and the favourites are Senegal and Algeria.

    Nation BetMGM
    Senegal +250
    Algeria +275
    Egypt +275
    Ivory Coast +325
    Morocco +400
    Nigeria +350
    Cameroon +350
    Tunisia +800
    Ghana +700
    Mali +1100

    I think this is the first time they are doing 24 countries, which means 16 teams qualify for the knock out round. It also means the Gambia qualified, that is a first.

    Group A Cameroon (-200) Burkina Faso (+300) Cape Verde (+500) Ethiopia (+2500)
    Group B Senegal (-550) Guinea (+500) Zimbabwe (+1600) Malawi (+2200)
    Group C Morocco (-145) Ghana (+180) Gabon (+550) Comoros (+4000)
    Group D Egypt (-145) Nigeria (+115) Guinea-Bissau (+2200) Sudan (+4000) Group E Algeria (-200) Ivory Coast (+150) Equ. Guinea (+3300) Sierra Leone (+4000)
    Group F Tunisia (-185) Mali (+150) Gambia (+2000) Mauritania (+3300)

    In my opinion, with my lack of knowledge of the teams, I think Cameroon as host, have to be a favourite, I think only Cameroon and Egypt have ever won the AFCON, not to mention having a certain ace goal poacher in Choupo Motting. OK, OK, Cameroon have no chance. In the past the hosts have won every single AFCON.

    My personal pick is Morocco and it is based on me watching a young, impressive Morocco team 5 some years ago.

    Lets just hope this does not start like the Ice hockey WC, with a bunch of teams having to forfeit games due to covid and the thing being shut down after the first 4 days.
    All games live on Sky Sports in the UK which shows how far this tournament has come on terms of desirability to broadcasters. Will try to watch some of this, sadly the opening match clashes with Galatasaray v Giresunspor, which isnrCOt ideal.
    There will apparently be fans in attendance and going by the official figures there are no Covid cases in Cameroon (can that be right?) so as long as ticket prices are reasonable hopefully some good atmospheres. Unfortunately the last one of these I watched was when they hosted it in Egypt and were charging more than the average person could afford for a ticket. End result was unless Egypt were playing the stadium was empty. It was like ghost football before the term had been heard of.
    RM
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  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Fri Jan 7 14:18:47 2022
    On Thursday, January 6, 2022 at 6:40:34 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at 5:04:31 AM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    I guess the Afcon cup is not the favourite continental cup of most clubs, especially in Europe, MLS is probably OK with the AFCON.

    If you dont know anything about the African Cup of Nations, it was always won by Egypt, I think they won all but two of the previous AFCONs. I wont go too deep into the whole thing, but it is being played in Cameroon, starts this Sunday and the favourites are Senegal and Algeria.

    Nation BetMGM
    Senegal +250
    Algeria +275
    Egypt +275
    Ivory Coast +325
    Morocco +400
    Nigeria +350
    Cameroon +350
    Tunisia +800
    Ghana +700
    Mali +1100

    I think this is the first time they are doing 24 countries, which means 16 teams qualify for the knock out round. It also means the Gambia qualified, that is a first.

    Group A Cameroon (-200) Burkina Faso (+300) Cape Verde (+500) Ethiopia (+2500)
    Group B Senegal (-550) Guinea (+500) Zimbabwe (+1600) Malawi (+2200)
    Group C Morocco (-145) Ghana (+180) Gabon (+550) Comoros (+4000)
    Group D Egypt (-145) Nigeria (+115) Guinea-Bissau (+2200) Sudan (+4000) Group E Algeria (-200) Ivory Coast (+150) Equ. Guinea (+3300) Sierra Leone (+4000)
    Group F Tunisia (-185) Mali (+150) Gambia (+2000) Mauritania (+3300)

    In my opinion, with my lack of knowledge of the teams, I think Cameroon as host, have to be a favourite, I think only Cameroon and Egypt have ever won the AFCON, not to mention having a certain ace goal poacher in Choupo Motting. OK, OK, Cameroon have no chance. In the past the hosts have won every single AFCON.

    My personal pick is Morocco and it is based on me watching a young, impressive Morocco team 5 some years ago.

    Lets just hope this does not start like the Ice hockey WC, with a bunch of teams having to forfeit games due to covid and the thing being shut down after the first 4 days.
    All games live on Sky Sports in the UK which shows how far this tournament has come on terms of desirability to broadcasters. Will try to watch some of this, sadly the opening match clashes with Galatasaray v Giresunspor, which isnrCOt ideal.
    Apparently it's not the Galatasaray game but Nottingham Forest v Arsenal in the FA Cup which the opening AFCON game clashes with. Still, it's a shame the matches are on at the same time as matches in Europe.
    All that aside, given I've had an affinity toward them since their glorious run at Italia 90 - Allez Les Lions Indomptables!
    RM
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  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Fri Jan 7 14:21:01 2022
    On Friday, January 7, 2022 at 5:18:49 PM UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Thursday, January 6, 2022 at 6:40:34 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at 5:04:31 AM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    I guess the Afcon cup is not the favourite continental cup of most clubs, especially in Europe, MLS is probably OK with the AFCON.

    If you dont know anything about the African Cup of Nations, it was always won by Egypt, I think they won all but two of the previous AFCONs. I wont go too deep into the whole thing, but it is being played in Cameroon, starts this Sunday and the favourites are Senegal and Algeria.

    Nation BetMGM
    Senegal +250
    Algeria +275
    Egypt +275
    Ivory Coast +325
    Morocco +400
    Nigeria +350
    Cameroon +350
    Tunisia +800
    Ghana +700
    Mali +1100

    I think this is the first time they are doing 24 countries, which means 16 teams qualify for the knock out round. It also means the Gambia qualified, that is a first.

    Group A Cameroon (-200) Burkina Faso (+300) Cape Verde (+500) Ethiopia (+2500)
    Group B Senegal (-550) Guinea (+500) Zimbabwe (+1600) Malawi (+2200) Group C Morocco (-145) Ghana (+180) Gabon (+550) Comoros (+4000)
    Group D Egypt (-145) Nigeria (+115) Guinea-Bissau (+2200) Sudan (+4000) Group E Algeria (-200) Ivory Coast (+150) Equ. Guinea (+3300) Sierra Leone (+4000)
    Group F Tunisia (-185) Mali (+150) Gambia (+2000) Mauritania (+3300)

    In my opinion, with my lack of knowledge of the teams, I think Cameroon as host, have to be a favourite, I think only Cameroon and Egypt have ever won the AFCON, not to mention having a certain ace goal poacher in Choupo Motting. OK, OK, Cameroon have no chance. In the past the hosts have won every single AFCON.

    My personal pick is Morocco and it is based on me watching a young, impressive Morocco team 5 some years ago.

    Lets just hope this does not start like the Ice hockey WC, with a bunch of teams having to forfeit games due to covid and the thing being shut down after the first 4 days.
    All games live on Sky Sports in the UK which shows how far this tournament has come on terms of desirability to broadcasters. Will try to watch some of this, sadly the opening match clashes with Galatasaray v Giresunspor, which isnrCOt ideal.
    Apparently it's not the Galatasaray game but Nottingham Forest v Arsenal in the FA Cup which the opening AFCON game clashes with. Still, it's a shame the matches are on at the same time as matches in Europe.

    All that aside, given I've had an affinity toward them since their glorious run at Italia 90 - Allez Les Lions Indomptables!

    RM
    After watching today's Ghost Game, I just hpe they fill the 60% quota they are allowing.
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  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sun Jan 9 04:44:35 2022
    On Friday, January 7, 2022 at 10:21:03 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Friday, January 7, 2022 at 5:18:49 PM UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Thursday, January 6, 2022 at 6:40:34 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at 5:04:31 AM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    I guess the Afcon cup is not the favourite continental cup of most clubs, especially in Europe, MLS is probably OK with the AFCON.

    If you dont know anything about the African Cup of Nations, it was always won by Egypt, I think they won all but two of the previous AFCONs. I wont go too deep into the whole thing, but it is being played in Cameroon, starts this Sunday and the favourites are Senegal and Algeria.

    Nation BetMGM
    Senegal +250
    Algeria +275
    Egypt +275
    Ivory Coast +325
    Morocco +400
    Nigeria +350
    Cameroon +350
    Tunisia +800
    Ghana +700
    Mali +1100

    I think this is the first time they are doing 24 countries, which means 16 teams qualify for the knock out round. It also means the Gambia qualified, that is a first.

    Group A Cameroon (-200) Burkina Faso (+300) Cape Verde (+500) Ethiopia (+2500)
    Group B Senegal (-550) Guinea (+500) Zimbabwe (+1600) Malawi (+2200) Group C Morocco (-145) Ghana (+180) Gabon (+550) Comoros (+4000)
    Group D Egypt (-145) Nigeria (+115) Guinea-Bissau (+2200) Sudan (+4000)
    Group E Algeria (-200) Ivory Coast (+150) Equ. Guinea (+3300) Sierra Leone (+4000)
    Group F Tunisia (-185) Mali (+150) Gambia (+2000) Mauritania (+3300)

    In my opinion, with my lack of knowledge of the teams, I think Cameroon as host, have to be a favourite, I think only Cameroon and Egypt have ever won the AFCON, not to mention having a certain ace goal poacher in Choupo Motting. OK, OK, Cameroon have no chance. In the past the hosts have won every single AFCON.

    My personal pick is Morocco and it is based on me watching a young, impressive Morocco team 5 some years ago.

    Lets just hope this does not start like the Ice hockey WC, with a bunch of teams having to forfeit games due to covid and the thing being shut down after the first 4 days.
    All games live on Sky Sports in the UK which shows how far this tournament has come on terms of desirability to broadcasters. Will try to watch some of this, sadly the opening match clashes with Galatasaray v Giresunspor, which isnrCOt ideal.
    Apparently it's not the Galatasaray game but Nottingham Forest v Arsenal in the FA Cup which the opening AFCON game clashes with. Still, it's a shame the matches are on at the same time as matches in Europe.

    All that aside, given I've had an affinity toward them since their glorious run at Italia 90 - Allez Les Lions Indomptables!

    RM
    After watching today's Ghost Game, I just hpe they fill the 60% quota they are allowing.
    Ok, so I looked back and a problem with the Egypt AFCON was nearly half the population at the time lived off $2 a day but the cheapest ticket was $6 (with there being two more expensive categories).
    It seems the average daily wage in Cameroon is about 3500 CFA Francs per month (about $6 per day).
    AFCON tickets went on sale earlier this week, with prices ranging from 3000 CFA to 20000 depending on the category and stage of competition.
    So the cheapest tickets are proportionally more affordable to the average person but the more expensive tickets are still priced at quite a few times more than the daily wage.
    So I'm guessing this points to something similar to Egypt - capacity or near capacity crowds when the home team plays (or perhaps another big name for continent such as Nigeria or Egypt), probably pretty empty grounds if any other team is playing. Hope I'm wrong though.
    For Covid security reasons capacities have been restricted to 80% for the Cameroon matches and 60% for all other matches.
    Anyway, just over three hours until kickoff!
    RM
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  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sun Jan 9 08:59:15 2022
    On Sunday, January 9, 2022 at 12:44:36 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Friday, January 7, 2022 at 10:21:03 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Friday, January 7, 2022 at 5:18:49 PM UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Thursday, January 6, 2022 at 6:40:34 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at 5:04:31 AM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    I guess the Afcon cup is not the favourite continental cup of most clubs, especially in Europe, MLS is probably OK with the AFCON.

    If you dont know anything about the African Cup of Nations, it was always won by Egypt, I think they won all but two of the previous AFCONs. I wont go too deep into the whole thing, but it is being played in Cameroon, starts this Sunday and the favourites are Senegal and Algeria.

    Nation BetMGM
    Senegal +250
    Algeria +275
    Egypt +275
    Ivory Coast +325
    Morocco +400
    Nigeria +350
    Cameroon +350
    Tunisia +800
    Ghana +700
    Mali +1100

    I think this is the first time they are doing 24 countries, which means 16 teams qualify for the knock out round. It also means the Gambia qualified, that is a first.

    Group A Cameroon (-200) Burkina Faso (+300) Cape Verde (+500) Ethiopia (+2500)
    Group B Senegal (-550) Guinea (+500) Zimbabwe (+1600) Malawi (+2200) Group C Morocco (-145) Ghana (+180) Gabon (+550) Comoros (+4000) Group D Egypt (-145) Nigeria (+115) Guinea-Bissau (+2200) Sudan (+4000)
    Group E Algeria (-200) Ivory Coast (+150) Equ. Guinea (+3300) Sierra Leone (+4000)
    Group F Tunisia (-185) Mali (+150) Gambia (+2000) Mauritania (+3300)

    In my opinion, with my lack of knowledge of the teams, I think Cameroon as host, have to be a favourite, I think only Cameroon and Egypt have ever won the AFCON, not to mention having a certain ace goal poacher in Choupo Motting. OK, OK, Cameroon have no chance. In the past the hosts have won every single AFCON.

    My personal pick is Morocco and it is based on me watching a young, impressive Morocco team 5 some years ago.

    Lets just hope this does not start like the Ice hockey WC, with a bunch of teams having to forfeit games due to covid and the thing being shut down after the first 4 days.
    All games live on Sky Sports in the UK which shows how far this tournament has come on terms of desirability to broadcasters. Will try to watch some of this, sadly the opening match clashes with Galatasaray v Giresunspor, which isnrCOt ideal.
    Apparently it's not the Galatasaray game but Nottingham Forest v Arsenal in the FA Cup which the opening AFCON game clashes with. Still, it's a shame the matches are on at the same time as matches in Europe.

    All that aside, given I've had an affinity toward them since their glorious run at Italia 90 - Allez Les Lions Indomptables!

    RM
    After watching today's Ghost Game, I just hpe they fill the 60% quota they are allowing.
    Ok, so I looked back and a problem with the Egypt AFCON was nearly half the population at the time lived off $2 a day but the cheapest ticket was $6 (with there being two more expensive categories).

    It seems the average daily wage in Cameroon is about 3500 CFA Francs per month (about $6 per day).

    AFCON tickets went on sale earlier this week, with prices ranging from 3000 CFA to 20000 depending on the category and stage of competition.

    So the cheapest tickets are proportionally more affordable to the average person but the more expensive tickets are still priced at quite a few times more than the daily wage.

    So I'm guessing this points to something similar to Egypt - capacity or near capacity crowds when the home team plays (or perhaps another big name for continent such as Nigeria or Egypt), probably pretty empty grounds if any other team is playing. Hope I'm wrong though.

    For Covid security reasons capacities have been restricted to 80% for the Cameroon matches and 60% for all other matches.

    Anyway, just over three hours until kickoff!


    RM
    HT in the opening game:
    Cameroon 2 - Burkina Faso 1
    Burkina Faso took the lead very much against the run of play when Sangare got on the end of a deflected header to guide the ball in at the far post.
    Both Cameroon goals from Aboubakar, both penalties. The first was a VAR review where the only mystery was how on Earth the ref, who seemed to have a perfectly good and close view of the incident, didn't notice the ice hockey style body check by Traore on the Cameroon number 8 the first time round. The second one was for quite a meaty challenge, albeit after the ball had been played.
    The team sheet had Burkina Faso lining up in 2-4-4 (yes, two defenders!) formation but although they did start that way the formation seems more fluid with the wide midfielders dropping back to make a back four when required. Likewise the supposed four strikers are often dropping back to bolster the midfield.
    The Olembe stadium looks great, not sure if they're at the 80% capacity but it looks pretty full. I do love to see a running track around the pitch, it takes me back to watching tournaments of old. With the colours of the home team it just looks so bright and vibrant too. Why can't European teams play in such vibrant colours?
    RM
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  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sun Jan 9 09:57:08 2022
    On Sunday, January 9, 2022 at 4:59:17 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    HT in the opening game:

    Cameroon 2 - Burkina Faso 1

    Burkina Faso took the lead very much against the run of play when Sangare got on the end of a deflected header to guide the ball in at the far post.

    Both Cameroon goals from Aboubakar, both penalties. The first was a VAR review where the only mystery was how on Earth the ref, who seemed to have a perfectly good and close view of the incident, didn't notice the ice hockey style body check by Traore on the Cameroon number 8 the first time round. The second one was for quite a meaty challenge, albeit after the ball had been played.

    The team sheet had Burkina Faso lining up in 2-4-4 (yes, two defenders!) formation but although they did start that way the formation seems more fluid with the wide midfielders dropping back to make a back four when required. Likewise the supposed four strikers are often dropping back to bolster the midfield.

    The Olembe stadium looks great, not sure if they're at the 80% capacity but it looks pretty full. I do love to see a running track around the pitch, it takes me back to watching tournaments of old. With the colours of the home team it just looks so bright and vibrant too. Why can't European teams play in such vibrant colours?


    RM
    Full time score:
    Cameroon 2 - Burkina Faso 1
    Burkina Faso had two good chances early on in the second half which the Cameroon keeper Onana denied with reflex saves.
    Cameroon had the ball in the net a third time when the ball was bundled into the net on a counter attack where the keeper parried into the path of an oncoming attacker who put the ball in the net, but after the longest VAR review ever it was ruled out - not entirely sure why as they didn't provide a replay - probably offside?
    All in all a decent opening game and so good to hear the chrous of vuvuzelas back at a football game!
    RM
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  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sun Jan 9 10:01:26 2022
    Next up tonight is Ethiopia v Cape Verde, also at the Olembe Stadium.
    Many of the AFCON group stage games are done as double headers in the same ground. In the cheapest category you can buy a single ticket for 3000 CFA or a ticket to both matches for 4000, so it'll be interesting to see how many fans stop on for the second match of the night.
    RM
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  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sun Jan 9 13:02:37 2022
    On Sunday, January 9, 2022 at 6:01:27 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    Next up tonight is Ethiopia v Cape Verde, also at the Olembe Stadium.

    Many of the AFCON group stage games are done as double headers in the same ground. In the cheapest category you can buy a single ticket for 3000 CFA or a ticket to both matches for 4000, so it'll be interesting to see how many fans stop on for the second match of the night.


    RM
    Full time score:
    Ethiopia 0 - Cape Verde 1
    The Olembe Stadium was considerably emptier for today's second match, so looks like not too many took up the 4000 CFA "double header" ticket offer. Still, it wasn't exactly "ghost football" and there were enough people with vuvuzelas in attendance to give this something of an atmosphere.
    As a contest the match was basically spoiled by an early sending off for Ethiopia arising from a VAR review which nobody really needed. Yes, the Ethiopian did indeed take out the Cape Verde attacker when through on goal, but the review didn't come until Garry Rodrigues had already taken the free kick and placed it beyond the keeper and into the net in a shot Beckham or Hagi would have been proud of. However, seemingly the ref was too preoccupied with listening to the VAR instructions to blow the whistle, what would have been an impressive opening goal didn't stand, and the game was then imbalanced by the sending off. I'm sure if you asked Cape Verde whether they'd have rather let the goal stand and play against 11 or lose the goal and play against 10 they'd have gone for the former?
    Anyway, Ethiopia didn't trouble Cape Verde after that and the winning goal for Cape Verde came just before half time when Garry Rodgrigues showed remarkable balance to meet a lose ball by volleying in a short cross to Julio Tavares to score from close range.
    RM
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  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sun Jan 9 14:29:48 2022
    On Sunday, January 9, 2022 at 11:59:17 AM UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Sunday, January 9, 2022 at 12:44:36 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Friday, January 7, 2022 at 10:21:03 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Friday, January 7, 2022 at 5:18:49 PM UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Thursday, January 6, 2022 at 6:40:34 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at 5:04:31 AM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    I guess the Afcon cup is not the favourite continental cup of most clubs, especially in Europe, MLS is probably OK with the AFCON.

    If you dont know anything about the African Cup of Nations, it was always won by Egypt, I think they won all but two of the previous AFCONs. I wont go too deep into the whole thing, but it is being played in Cameroon, starts this Sunday and the favourites are Senegal and Algeria.

    Nation BetMGM
    Senegal +250
    Algeria +275
    Egypt +275
    Ivory Coast +325
    Morocco +400
    Nigeria +350
    Cameroon +350
    Tunisia +800
    Ghana +700
    Mali +1100

    I think this is the first time they are doing 24 countries, which means 16 teams qualify for the knock out round. It also means the Gambia qualified, that is a first.

    Group A Cameroon (-200) Burkina Faso (+300) Cape Verde (+500) Ethiopia (+2500)
    Group B Senegal (-550) Guinea (+500) Zimbabwe (+1600) Malawi (+2200)
    Group C Morocco (-145) Ghana (+180) Gabon (+550) Comoros (+4000) Group D Egypt (-145) Nigeria (+115) Guinea-Bissau (+2200) Sudan (+4000)
    Group E Algeria (-200) Ivory Coast (+150) Equ. Guinea (+3300) Sierra Leone (+4000)
    Group F Tunisia (-185) Mali (+150) Gambia (+2000) Mauritania (+3300)

    In my opinion, with my lack of knowledge of the teams, I think Cameroon as host, have to be a favourite, I think only Cameroon and Egypt have ever won the AFCON, not to mention having a certain ace goal poacher in Choupo Motting. OK, OK, Cameroon have no chance. In the past the hosts have won every single AFCON.

    My personal pick is Morocco and it is based on me watching a young, impressive Morocco team 5 some years ago.

    Lets just hope this does not start like the Ice hockey WC, with a bunch of teams having to forfeit games due to covid and the thing being shut down after the first 4 days.
    All games live on Sky Sports in the UK which shows how far this tournament has come on terms of desirability to broadcasters. Will try to watch some of this, sadly the opening match clashes with Galatasaray v Giresunspor, which isnrCOt ideal.
    Apparently it's not the Galatasaray game but Nottingham Forest v Arsenal in the FA Cup which the opening AFCON game clashes with. Still, it's a shame the matches are on at the same time as matches in Europe.

    All that aside, given I've had an affinity toward them since their glorious run at Italia 90 - Allez Les Lions Indomptables!

    RM
    After watching today's Ghost Game, I just hpe they fill the 60% quota they are allowing.
    Ok, so I looked back and a problem with the Egypt AFCON was nearly half the population at the time lived off $2 a day but the cheapest ticket was $6 (with there being two more expensive categories).

    It seems the average daily wage in Cameroon is about 3500 CFA Francs per month (about $6 per day).

    AFCON tickets went on sale earlier this week, with prices ranging from 3000 CFA to 20000 depending on the category and stage of competition.

    So the cheapest tickets are proportionally more affordable to the average person but the more expensive tickets are still priced at quite a few times more than the daily wage.

    So I'm guessing this points to something similar to Egypt - capacity or near capacity crowds when the home team plays (or perhaps another big name for continent such as Nigeria or Egypt), probably pretty empty grounds if any other team is playing. Hope I'm wrong though.

    For Covid security reasons capacities have been restricted to 80% for the Cameroon matches and 60% for all other matches.

    Anyway, just over three hours until kickoff!


    RM
    HT in the opening game:

    Cameroon 2 - Burkina Faso 1

    Burkina Faso took the lead very much against the run of play when Sangare got on the end of a deflected header to guide the ball in at the far post.
    Unfortunately technical difficulties and me driving back to the city made me miss a lot the action today. But yeah BEIN sports was having an issue playing the game on ROKU, so I actually was watching on one of the shady Firestick apps, which also was suffering from technical difficulties, either that or my shitty satellite internet at the cottage was the problem, supposedly my Starlink is being delivered any day now and I will have internet that does not cut out every 5 minutes.
    But anyhow, from what I saw, I dont think it was against the run of play as much as the commentators were saying. Sure Cameroon had the ball more, but it was not like it was one way traffic.

    Both Cameroon goals from Aboubakar, both penalties. The first was a VAR review where the only mystery was how on Earth the ref, who seemed to have a perfectly good and close view of the incident, didn't notice the ice hockey style body check by Traore on the Cameroon number 8 the first time round. The second one was for quite a meaty challenge, albeit after the ball had been played.
    For the first pk, my initial thought in real time was PK, but the more I saw of the replays, the less sure I was, but I had no problem with the VARobots on giving the pk. The second pk seemed a good call as well, though I seem to recall Cameroon got away with one at the start of the 2nd half.

    The team sheet had Burkina Faso lining up in 2-4-4 (yes, two defenders!) formation but although they did start that way the formation seems more fluid with the wide midfielders dropping back to make a back four when required. Likewise the supposed four strikers are often dropping back to bolster the midfield.

    The Olembe stadium looks great, not sure if they're at the 80% capacity but it looks pretty full. I do love to see a running track around the pitch, it takes me back to watching tournaments of old. With the colours of the home team it just looks so bright and vibrant too. Why can't European teams play in such vibrant colours?
    Not sure it was 80% but a good crowd and though the audio kept cutting out, I thought that I heard the Vuvazelas. I am not sure Cameroon will win this thing, but then again Senegal have lost some key players already to Covid, so it may be one of those war of attrition type cups?
    From the highlights I saw of the 2nd game, it was quite empty, not like a ghost game, but very low attendance. One assumes not a lot of travelling fans with the covid situation?
    Hopefully tomorrow BEIN gets their act straightened out and I am at home now, so have proper internet and can actually watch a game with picture and sound.


    RM
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  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Mon Jan 10 10:08:56 2022
    You suck BEIN Sports. It is not so bad that the app does not work on ROKU, (they claim to be working on it) I can screen mirror from my laptop and I can live with the games being broadcast in Arabic, but today you had two games playing at the same time, Guinea vs Malawi and Morocco vs Ghana and they only broadcast the Guinea v Malawi game. The "big game" did not even get broadcast. This is why people choose to stream illegally.
    Guinea and Morocco both won 1-0, earlier Senegal beat Zimbabwe 1-0 with a 94 min pk.
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  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Mon Jan 10 10:27:39 2022
    On Monday, January 10, 2022 at 6:09:13 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    You suck BEIN Sports. It is not so bad that the app does not work on ROKU, (they claim to be working on it) I can screen mirror from my laptop and I can live with the games being broadcast in Arabic, but today you had two games playing at the same time, Guinea vs Malawi and Morocco vs Ghana and they only broadcast the Guinea v Malawi game. The "big game" did not even get broadcast. This is why people choose to stream illegally.

    Guinea and Morocco both won 1-0, earlier Senegal beat Zimbabwe 1-0 with a 94 min pk.
    Had these on in the background as was working from home, just to keep an eye on the score and the atmosphere really.
    With regards the latter, all I will say is thank God for the vuvuzela! Attendance wise these matches were little better than ghost matches but the vuvuzela sound really adds some atmosphere. Still looks a bit rubbish when you turn on the tv for Senegal v Zimbabwe to see a completely empty main stand - but at least we have the music!
    RM
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  • From Werner Pichler@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Mon Jan 10 14:20:10 2022
    On Monday, January 10, 2022 at 7:27:40 PM UTC+1, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 10, 2022 at 6:09:13 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    You suck BEIN Sports. It is not so bad that the app does not work on ROKU, (they claim to be working on it) I can screen mirror from my laptop and I can live with the games being broadcast in Arabic, but today you had two games playing at the same time, Guinea vs Malawi and Morocco vs Ghana and they only broadcast the Guinea v Malawi game. The "big game" did not even get broadcast. This is why people choose to stream illegally.

    Guinea and Morocco both won 1-0, earlier Senegal beat Zimbabwe 1-0 with a 94 min pk.
    Had these on in the background as was working from home, just to keep an eye on the score and the atmosphere really.

    With regards the latter, all I will say is thank God for the vuvuzela! Attendance wise these matches were little better than ghost matches but the vuvuzela sound really adds some atmosphere. Still looks a bit rubbish when you turn on the tv for Senegal v Zimbabwe to see a completely empty main stand - but at least we have the music!
    Can i interest you in this video:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDfjSxR8hlI
    Ciao,
    Werner
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  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Mon Jan 10 14:22:55 2022
    On Monday, January 10, 2022 at 10:20:12 PM UTC, Werner Pichler wrote:
    On Monday, January 10, 2022 at 7:27:40 PM UTC+1, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 10, 2022 at 6:09:13 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    You suck BEIN Sports. It is not so bad that the app does not work on ROKU, (they claim to be working on it) I can screen mirror from my laptop and I can live with the games being broadcast in Arabic, but today you had two games playing at the same time, Guinea vs Malawi and Morocco vs Ghana and they only broadcast the Guinea v Malawi game. The "big game" did not even get broadcast. This is why people choose to stream illegally.

    Guinea and Morocco both won 1-0, earlier Senegal beat Zimbabwe 1-0 with a 94 min pk.
    Had these on in the background as was working from home, just to keep an eye on the score and the atmosphere really.

    With regards the latter, all I will say is thank God for the vuvuzela! Attendance wise these matches were little better than ghost matches but the vuvuzela sound really adds some atmosphere. Still looks a bit rubbish when you turn on the tv for Senegal v Zimbabwe to see a completely empty main stand - but at least we have the music!
    Can i interest you in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDfjSxR8hlI


    Ciao,
    Werner
    Ok, fair point - I lasted 21 seconds :(
    They add to the atmosphere if watching from the comfort of your living room, less so if you're in the next seat to someone playing one.
    RM
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  • From doctor@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Mon Jan 10 23:56:33 2022
    In article <19254b74-0e0d-4c60-8561-cba1f0232b95n@googlegroups.com>,
    Binder Dundat <dundat@gmail.com> wrote:
    You suck BEIN Sports. It is not so bad that the app does not work on
    ROKU, (they claim to be working on it) I can screen mirror from my
    laptop and I can live with the games being broadcast in Arabic, but
    today you had two games playing at the same time, Guinea vs Malawi and >Morocco vs Ghana and they only broadcast the Guinea v Malawi game. The
    "big game" did not even get broadcast. This is why people choose to
    stream illegally.

    Guinea and Morocco both won 1-0, earlier Senegal beat Zimbabwe 1-0 with
    a 94 min pk.

    You really want suck, try DAZN.
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  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Tue Jan 11 05:33:19 2022
    It is the most freezing cold day of the year, in fact in the last 3 years, -26C this morning, the polar vortex that was in the west has moved east, dogs did not seem to mind the cold though. I doubt I will be going anywhere today, I think I have enough beer to make it until tomorrow?
    Day 3 and counting,BEIN still have not fixed the ROKU issue, I get the feeling they wont based on ROKU forums and telephone calls made to BEIN.
    Seems like a few more people in the stadium, but still disappointed again with the lack of fans, if not for the Vuvazelas it probably would sound like a ghost game. Here in North America we have always had some form of plastic horn, wooden block or rubber baton kind of noise makers. I know RM made a comment about running tracks already, but I think every stadium in Cameroon has a running track around it.
    Reigning champions taking on Sierra Leone, Algeria looking more likely to score, but Sierra Leone keeping it interesting.
    0-0 33min
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  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Tue Jan 11 07:48:17 2022
    On Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 8:33:20 AM UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    It is the most freezing cold day of the year, in fact in the last 3 years, -26C this morning, the polar vortex that was in the west has moved east, dogs did not seem to mind the cold though. I doubt I will be going anywhere today, I think I have enough beer to make it until tomorrow?
    Day 3 and counting,BEIN still have not fixed the ROKU issue, I get the feeling they wont based on ROKU forums and telephone calls made to BEIN.
    Seems like a few more people in the stadium, but still disappointed again with the lack of fans, if not for the Vuvazelas it probably would sound like a ghost game. Here in North America we have always had some form of plastic horn, wooden block or rubber baton kind of noise makers. I know RM made a comment about running tracks already, but I think every stadium in Cameroon has a running track around it.

    Reigning champions taking on Sierra Leone, Algeria looking more likely to score, but Sierra Leone keeping it interesting.
    0-0 33min
    And it ended 0-0 a bad result for Algeria, but as long as you win one game you are almost assured to get into the ko round. Though Algeria dominated possession Sierra Leone actually put the ball in the goal (offside).
    Next mach is a "big match" (Egypt v Nigeria) and should have more fans in the stadium, I think, if for no other reason than geographical proximity to Cameroon.
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  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Tue Jan 11 09:45:50 2022
    On Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 3:48:18 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 8:33:20 AM UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    It is the most freezing cold day of the year, in fact in the last 3 years, -26C this morning, the polar vortex that was in the west has moved east, dogs did not seem to mind the cold though. I doubt I will be going anywhere today, I think I have enough beer to make it until tomorrow?
    Day 3 and counting,BEIN still have not fixed the ROKU issue, I get the feeling they wont based on ROKU forums and telephone calls made to BEIN.
    Seems like a few more people in the stadium, but still disappointed again with the lack of fans, if not for the Vuvazelas it probably would sound like a ghost game. Here in North America we have always had some form of plastic horn, wooden block or rubber baton kind of noise makers. I know RM made a comment about running tracks already, but I think every stadium in Cameroon has a running track around it.

    Reigning champions taking on Sierra Leone, Algeria looking more likely to score, but Sierra Leone keeping it interesting.
    0-0 33min
    And it ended 0-0 a bad result for Algeria, but as long as you win one game you are almost assured to get into the ko round. Though Algeria dominated possession Sierra Leone actually put the ball in the goal (offside).

    Next mach is a "big match" (Egypt v Nigeria) and should have more fans in the stadium, I think, if for no other reason than geographical proximity to Cameroon.
    I know I keep saying it but vuvuzelas are saving this tournament, the Japoma Stadium in Douala looked very nice other than it was practically deserted for Algeria v Sierra Leone yet if I closed my eyes those vuvuzelas were making so much noise I could have been watching a cup final. Impressive stuff.
    Once again whoever organises this tournament has set the ticket prices way too high for the local economy, a day's wages or more is evidently too much a price to pay to watch a game that doesn't involve Cameroon or a couple of the regional powers. Egypt v Nigeria looks to be fairly well attended but that one seems to have travelling support on both sides and is the African equivalent of something like Germany v France.
    RM
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  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Tue Jan 11 13:02:36 2022
    On Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 5:45:51 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 3:48:18 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 8:33:20 AM UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    It is the most freezing cold day of the year, in fact in the last 3 years, -26C this morning, the polar vortex that was in the west has moved east, dogs did not seem to mind the cold though. I doubt I will be going anywhere today, I think I have enough beer to make it until tomorrow?
    Day 3 and counting,BEIN still have not fixed the ROKU issue, I get the feeling they wont based on ROKU forums and telephone calls made to BEIN.
    Seems like a few more people in the stadium, but still disappointed again with the lack of fans, if not for the Vuvazelas it probably would sound like a ghost game. Here in North America we have always had some form of plastic horn, wooden block or rubber baton kind of noise makers. I know RM made a comment about running tracks already, but I think every stadium in Cameroon has a running track around it.

    Reigning champions taking on Sierra Leone, Algeria looking more likely to score, but Sierra Leone keeping it interesting.
    0-0 33min
    And it ended 0-0 a bad result for Algeria, but as long as you win one game you are almost assured to get into the ko round. Though Algeria dominated possession Sierra Leone actually put the ball in the goal (offside).

    Next mach is a "big match" (Egypt v Nigeria) and should have more fans in the stadium, I think, if for no other reason than geographical proximity to Cameroon.
    I know I keep saying it but vuvuzelas are saving this tournament, the Japoma Stadium in Douala looked very nice other than it was practically deserted for Algeria v Sierra Leone yet if I closed my eyes those vuvuzelas were making so much noise I could have been watching a cup final. Impressive stuff.

    Once again whoever organises this tournament has set the ticket prices way too high for the local economy, a day's wages or more is evidently too much a price to pay to watch a game that doesn't involve Cameroon or a couple of the regional powers. Egypt v Nigeria looks to be fairly well attended but that one seems to have travelling support on both sides and is the African equivalent of something like Germany v France.

    RM
    So four 1-0's yesterday. Today:
    Algeria 0 - Sierra Leone 0
    Nigeria 1 - Egypt 0
    Sudan 0 - Guinea-Bissau 0
    It seems it's not just fans who are in absence at this AFCON.
    RM
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  • From MH@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Tue Jan 11 21:56:18 2022
    On 2022-01-11 14:02, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 5:45:51 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:


    So four 1-0's yesterday. Today:

    Algeria 0 - Sierra Leone 0

    Nigeria 1 - Egypt 0

    Sudan 0 - Guinea-Bissau 0


    It seems it's not just fans who are in absence at this AFCON.

    Aren't most of the games at the AFCON traditionally hard fought low
    scoring contests ? Seems to me there was one recent with with 3/4
    quarter finals going to pens, and teams progressing to the second round
    having drawn all three games.




    RM
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  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Tue Jan 11 23:44:21 2022
    On Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at 4:56:21 AM UTC, MH wrote:
    On 2022-01-11 14:02, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 5:45:51 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:


    So four 1-0's yesterday. Today:

    Algeria 0 - Sierra Leone 0

    Nigeria 1 - Egypt 0

    Sudan 0 - Guinea-Bissau 0


    It seems it's not just fans who are in absence at this AFCON.
    Aren't most of the games at the AFCON traditionally hard fought low
    scoring contests ? Seems to me there was one recent with with 3/4
    quarter finals going to pens, and teams progressing to the second round having drawn all three games.




    RM

    Looking back to 2019, the first round of group games was ( so far) higher scoring, a couple of 2-2 draws, a 4-1, some 2-0s.

    RM
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  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Wed Jan 12 08:00:13 2022
    I seem to recall AFCON's being low scoring, I suppose that means that it is an evenly matched cup.
    So not only have there been a lot of 1-0's, most of those goals came from PKs. Nigeria won 1-0 yesterday and more or less cancelled Salah and Egypt from any kind of goal scoring threat in front of a huge (by AFCON standards) crowd, the crowd seemed to mostly be Nigerians and stayed around to watch the next game, without really cheering for either team, but making some noise. Though I forget much of that game, I do recall the worst penalty kick attempt ever by Pele.
    The ref was the main attraction in today's game (Tunisia 0 - 1 Mali), blowing at the 85 min for time, before being told games are 90 mins long. Then blowing at the 89 min for time, even though there were subs and stoppages all over the place. Missed penalties and red cards in this one as well.
    I suspect Gambia is the worst team in this Comp, so they should concede more than 1 goal in the upcoming game
    On Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at 2:44:22 AM UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at 4:56:21 AM UTC, MH wrote:
    On 2022-01-11 14:02, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 5:45:51 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:


    So four 1-0's yesterday. Today:

    Algeria 0 - Sierra Leone 0

    Nigeria 1 - Egypt 0

    Sudan 0 - Guinea-Bissau 0


    It seems it's not just fans who are in absence at this AFCON.
    Aren't most of the games at the AFCON traditionally hard fought low scoring contests ? Seems to me there was one recent with with 3/4
    quarter finals going to pens, and teams progressing to the second round having drawn all three games.




    RM
    Looking back to 2019, the first round of group games was ( so far) higher scoring, a couple of 2-2 draws, a 4-1, some 2-0s.

    RM
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  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Wed Jan 12 09:07:26 2022
    On Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at 11:00:15 AM UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    I seem to recall AFCON's being low scoring, I suppose that means that it is an evenly matched cup.

    So not only have there been a lot of 1-0's, most of those goals came from PKs. Nigeria won 1-0 yesterday and more or less cancelled Salah and Egypt from any kind of goal scoring threat in front of a huge (by AFCON standards) crowd, the crowd seemed to mostly be Nigerians and stayed around to watch the next game, without really cheering for either team, but making some noise. Though I forget much of that game, I do recall the worst penalty kick attempt ever by Pele.

    The ref was the main attraction in today's game (Tunisia 0 - 1 Mali), blowing at the 85 min for time, before being told games are 90 mins long. Then blowing at the 89 min for time, even though there were subs and stoppages all over the place. Missed penalties and red cards in this one as well.

    I suspect Gambia is the worst team in this Comp, so they should concede more than 1 goal in the upcoming game
    Or maybe not. The Gambia, made up of English 4th division players, score first.
    For some unknown reason, the match was delayed 45 mins.
    On Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at 2:44:22 AM UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at 4:56:21 AM UTC, MH wrote:
    On 2022-01-11 14:02, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 5:45:51 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:


    So four 1-0's yesterday. Today:

    Algeria 0 - Sierra Leone 0

    Nigeria 1 - Egypt 0

    Sudan 0 - Guinea-Bissau 0


    It seems it's not just fans who are in absence at this AFCON.
    Aren't most of the games at the AFCON traditionally hard fought low scoring contests ? Seems to me there was one recent with with 3/4 quarter finals going to pens, and teams progressing to the second round having drawn all three games.




    RM
    Looking back to 2019, the first round of group games was ( so far) higher scoring, a couple of 2-2 draws, a 4-1, some 2-0s.

    RM
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  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Wed Jan 12 10:20:18 2022
    On Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at 4:00:15 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    I seem to recall AFCON's being low scoring, I suppose that means that it is an evenly matched cup.

    So not only have there been a lot of 1-0's, most of those goals came from PKs. Nigeria won 1-0 yesterday and more or less cancelled Salah and Egypt from any kind of goal scoring threat in front of a huge (by AFCON standards) crowd, the crowd seemed to mostly be Nigerians and stayed around to watch the next game, without really cheering for either team, but making some noise. Though I forget much of that game, I do recall the worst penalty kick attempt ever by Pele.

    The ref was the main attraction in today's game (Tunisia 0 - 1 Mali), blowing at the 85 min for >time, before being told games are 90 mins long. Then blowing at the 89 min for time, even >though there were subs and stoppages all over the place. Missed penalties and red cards in >this one as well.
    The ref finishing the game early, particularly given his attempt to do the same five minutes earlier, was simultaneously one of the funniest and unjust things IrCOve seen on a football pitch. Honestly donrCOt recall ever having seen that in a match before.
    That calamity was then followed by the Mauritanian anthem failing repeatedly, with their players eventually being told they might want to just sing the anthem without music.
    This AFCON is already the best tournament ever!
    RM
    I suspect Gambia is the worst team in this Comp, so they should concede more than 1 goal in the upcoming game
    On Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at 2:44:22 AM UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at 4:56:21 AM UTC, MH wrote:
    On 2022-01-11 14:02, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 5:45:51 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:


    So four 1-0's yesterday. Today:

    Algeria 0 - Sierra Leone 0

    Nigeria 1 - Egypt 0

    Sudan 0 - Guinea-Bissau 0


    It seems it's not just fans who are in absence at this AFCON.
    Aren't most of the games at the AFCON traditionally hard fought low scoring contests ? Seems to me there was one recent with with 3/4 quarter finals going to pens, and teams progressing to the second round having drawn all three games.




    RM
    Looking back to 2019, the first round of group games was ( so far) higher scoring, a couple of 2-2 draws, a 4-1, some 2-0s.

    RM
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  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Wed Jan 12 10:46:56 2022
    On Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at 1:20:20 PM UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at 4:00:15 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    I seem to recall AFCON's being low scoring, I suppose that means that it is an evenly matched cup.

    So not only have there been a lot of 1-0's, most of those goals came from PKs. Nigeria won 1-0 yesterday and more or less cancelled Salah and Egypt from any kind of goal scoring threat in front of a huge (by AFCON standards) crowd, the crowd seemed to mostly be Nigerians and stayed around to watch the next game, without really cheering for either team, but making some noise. Though I forget much of that game, I do recall the worst penalty kick attempt ever by Pele.

    The ref was the main attraction in today's game (Tunisia 0 - 1 Mali), blowing at the 85 min for >time, before being told games are 90 mins long. Then blowing at the 89 min for time, even >though there were subs and stoppages all over the place. Missed penalties and red cards in >this one as well.
    The ref finishing the game early, particularly given his attempt to do the same five minutes earlier, was simultaneously one of the funniest and unjust things IrCOve seen on a football pitch. Honestly donrCOt recall ever having seen that in a match before.
    I couldnt tell if the ref actually new he had screwed up, all the more worse considering they even had a drinks break due to the high heat, so at least 4-5 mins should have been added. But yeah, Tunisians were furious and he had to get a security escort off the pitch.

    That calamity was then followed by the Mauritanian anthem failing repeatedly, with their players eventually being told they might want to just sing the anthem without music.
    Ah, that is why it was delayed 45 mins, they had to learn to play the anthem.

    This AFCON is already the best tournament ever!

    RM
    I suspect Gambia is the worst team in this Comp, so they should concede more than 1 goal in the upcoming game
    The Gambia probably should have scored two or three against Mauritania, but kept to form and kept it 1-0. So yeah, big debut win for them and the 50 or so Gambian fans that came to watch. I believe the Gambia is FIFA ranked around 150. The commentators also got it wrong saying the team is made up of 4th division players, they actually have a lot of Serie A, LA Liga, Ligue une and other Euro 1st division club players
    On Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at 2:44:22 AM UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at 4:56:21 AM UTC, MH wrote:
    On 2022-01-11 14:02, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 5:45:51 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:


    So four 1-0's yesterday. Today:

    Algeria 0 - Sierra Leone 0

    Nigeria 1 - Egypt 0

    Sudan 0 - Guinea-Bissau 0


    It seems it's not just fans who are in absence at this AFCON.
    Aren't most of the games at the AFCON traditionally hard fought low scoring contests ? Seems to me there was one recent with with 3/4 quarter finals going to pens, and teams progressing to the second round
    having drawn all three games.




    RM
    Looking back to 2019, the first round of group games was ( so far) higher scoring, a couple of 2-2 draws, a 4-1, some 2-0s.

    RM
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  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Wed Jan 12 13:24:23 2022
    On Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at 1:46:58 PM UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at 1:20:20 PM UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at 4:00:15 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    I seem to recall AFCON's being low scoring, I suppose that means that it is an evenly matched cup.

    So not only have there been a lot of 1-0's, most of those goals came from PKs. Nigeria won 1-0 yesterday and more or less cancelled Salah and Egypt from any kind of goal scoring threat in front of a huge (by AFCON standards) crowd, the crowd seemed to mostly be Nigerians and stayed around to watch the next game, without really cheering for either team, but making some noise. Though I forget much of that game, I do recall the worst penalty kick attempt ever by Pele.

    The ref was the main attraction in today's game (Tunisia 0 - 1 Mali), blowing at the 85 min for >time, before being told games are 90 mins long. Then blowing at the 89 min for time, even >though there were subs and stoppages all over the place. Missed penalties and red cards in >this one as well.
    The ref finishing the game early, particularly given his attempt to do the same five minutes earlier, was simultaneously one of the funniest and unjust things IrCOve seen on a football pitch. Honestly donrCOt recall ever having seen that in a match before.
    I couldnt tell if the ref actually new he had screwed up, all the more worse considering they even had a drinks break due to the high heat, so at least 4-5 mins should have been added. But yeah, Tunisians were furious and he had to get a security escort off the pitch.

    That calamity was then followed by the Mauritanian anthem failing repeatedly, with their players eventually being told they might want to just sing the anthem without music.
    Ah, that is why it was delayed 45 mins, they had to learn to play the anthem.

    This AFCON is already the best tournament ever!
    And it only gets better
    https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/59876378
    Mali and Tunisia's Africa Cup of Nations game finished in chaos after the referee first signalled for full-time on 85 minutes, then ended the match when the clock showed 89 minutes and 47 seconds.
    Tunisia coach Mondher Kebaier and his technical staff raced on to the field to confront referee Janny Sikazwe after his final whistle consigned them to a 1-0 defeat in Group F.
    Twenty minutes later, after Mali manager Mohamed Magassouba's post-match press conference had started, tournament organisers ordered the game to be played to a conclusion.
    However, in more farcical scenes, Tunisia's players did not return to the field and Mali were declared winners.
    Kebaier called the referee's actions "inexplicable", adding: "He blew for full time and asked us to go to the dressing room, so the players were in their ice baths and then he asked us to come back out.
    "In 30 years in this business, I have never seen anything like it."
    Confusion reigns in Limbe
    At the end of an action-packed second half, which saw two stoppages for video assistant referee checks as well as a drinks break and several substitutions, Sikazwe became the centre of attention.
    The Zambian - who refereed two group-stage games at the 2018 World Cup in Russia - had signalled for full-time with five minutes remaining, before checking his timings and continuing the game.
    Then he ended the match 23 seconds before the 90th minute mark - and without adding on any additional time for stoppages.
    Kebaier and his staff angrily confronted Sikazwe and his assistants on the pitch, pointing to their watches and remonstrating about the lack of added time.
    Mondher Kebaier (centre) remonstrates with officials
    Tunisia coach Mondher Kebaier (centre) took his protests to an assistant after Sikazwe ignored his complaints
    The officials were given an escort off the pitch by stadium security as the Malians celebrated in front of their fans, but the controversy did not end there.
    More than 20 minutes later, the Malian side ventured back on to the field for the game to restart, with fourth official Helder Martins Rodrigues de Carvalho set to take charge instead of Sikazwe.
    After a short time on the pitch he was told to bring the players off again by officials as the North Africans had failed to emerge, and Mali were awarded the victory.
    "It is a difficult situation to deal with. The referee also blew with five minutes left in the first half and then he blew after 89 minutes, denying us practically seven or eight minutes of added time," added Kebaier, whose team had an extra man at the end after Mali's El Bilal Toure was sent off.
    "His decision is inexplicable. I can't understand how he made his decision and we will see what happens now."
    The Confederation of African Football (Caf), organisers of the tournament, will have questions to answer following a farcical ending and Tunisian protests.
    "We were told to go back on the pitch because the game was not finished," said Magassouba, who was giving his post-match news conference when an official entered the room to announce the game would restart with three minutes left to play.
    "Unfortunately the opposition team did not want to come back out and the final whistle was blown."

    RM
    I suspect Gambia is the worst team in this Comp, so they should concede more than 1 goal in the upcoming game
    The Gambia probably should have scored two or three against Mauritania, but kept to form and kept it 1-0. So yeah, big debut win for them and the 50 or so Gambian fans that came to watch. I believe the Gambia is FIFA ranked around 150. The commentators also got it wrong saying the team is made up of 4th division players, they actually have a lot of Serie A, LA Liga, Ligue une and other Euro 1st division club players
    On Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at 2:44:22 AM UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at 4:56:21 AM UTC, MH wrote:
    On 2022-01-11 14:02, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 5:45:51 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:


    So four 1-0's yesterday. Today:

    Algeria 0 - Sierra Leone 0

    Nigeria 1 - Egypt 0

    Sudan 0 - Guinea-Bissau 0


    It seems it's not just fans who are in absence at this AFCON.
    Aren't most of the games at the AFCON traditionally hard fought low scoring contests ? Seems to me there was one recent with with 3/4 quarter finals going to pens, and teams progressing to the second round
    having drawn all three games.




    RM
    Looking back to 2019, the first round of group games was ( so far) higher scoring, a couple of 2-2 draws, a 4-1, some 2-0s.

    RM
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  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Thu Jan 13 07:34:17 2022
    OK, so first round of game are over and credit to the organizers for keeping everything orderly. For example, they are averaging exactly one goal per game, no, decimals or fractions, nice and orderly and simple. As an Italian coach once told me, the perfect football game should end 0-0, so the football is not always perfect, but much closer to perfection than a World Cup with such imperfect scores like 7-1s or 4-1s or 3-2s or other imperfect scorelines. Referees are maybe taking it to an extreme with the timing of matches, not wanting to go one second over 90 minutes, they sometimes call it a bit early, they also seem to want to call every hand ball, regardless of how the ball struck the hand, but you dont want total perfection, that would just be too boring, so yeah, hopefully the next round will not be as perfect.
    With all games being close, it is hard to pick favourites, I did not see Morocco play, thanks to BEIN sports, but of the matches I have watched, I think I would pick Ivory Coast as a favourite, though you cant really make a proper decision after just one game, you need at least two or three. Also, I assume some covid players will come back in the next week.
    The lack of fans is a big negative for me, even more so than the poor football or refereeing, they really need to look at pricing, assuming that is the issue and it is not covid or "lack of football fan culture". Is it better to have 100 people in a stadium paying 100 dollars each or 30 thousand paying 1 dollar each. They seem to have enough security to handle bigger crowds, most of the games have more security personnel than spectators. I mean come on, even Concacaf games in Kanada in January get more fans out for games in snow storms.
    But hey, I have invested big money in getting BEIN sports for a month and will continue to watch this thing through to the bitter end, maybe when I go back up to the chalet, the contrast between the cold, snowy, mountainous scenery with the sweltering Sahara heat backdrop of the AFCON will make it all better.
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  • From Bruce Scott@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Thu Jan 13 18:31:12 2022
    On 2022-01-11, Real Mardin <real_mardin@yahoo.co.uk> wrote:

    Nigeria 1 - Egypt 0

    [...]

    It seems it's not just fans who are in absence at this AFCON.

    Well, in this case Nigeria played a basketball-style double team
    on Salah and kept him from doing all the damage. BBC has a good
    article on it:
    https://www.bbc.com/sport/africa/59966450

    The Nigerian coach, who replaced Gerhard Rohr only a few weeks ago,
    conciously used a basketball model to plan his defense. Salah had
    a couple of good moves to good looks, but that was about it...
    and LEICESTER CITY player Ihenacho scored the golden goal!

    --
    ciao, Bruce
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  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Thu Jan 13 10:35:01 2022
    On Thursday, January 13, 2022 at 3:34:19 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    OK, so first round of game are over and credit to the organizers for keeping everything orderly. For example, they are averaging exactly one goal per game, no, decimals or fractions, nice and orderly and simple. As an Italian coach once told me, the perfect football game should end 0-0, so the football is not always perfect, but much closer to perfection than a World Cup with such imperfect scores like 7-1s or 4-1s or 3-2s or other imperfect scorelines. Referees are maybe taking it to an extreme with the timing of matches, not wanting to go one second over 90 minutes, they sometimes call it a bit early, they also seem to want to call every hand ball, regardless of how the ball struck the hand, but you dont want total perfection, that would just be too boring, so yeah, hopefully the next round will not be as perfect.

    With all games being close, it is hard to pick favourites, I did not see Morocco play, thanks to BEIN sports, but of the matches I have watched, I think I would pick Ivory Coast as a favourite, though you cant really make a proper decision after just one game, you need at least two or three. Also, I assume some covid players will come back in the next week.

    The lack of fans is a big negative for me, even more so than the poor football or refereeing, they really need to look at pricing, assuming that is the issue and it is not covid or "lack of football fan culture". Is it better to have 100 people in a stadium paying 100 dollars each or 30 thousand paying 1 dollar each. They seem to have enough security to handle bigger crowds, most of the games have more security personnel than spectators. I mean come on, even Concacaf games in Kanada in January get more fans out for games in snow storms.

    But hey, I have invested big money in getting BEIN sports for a month and will continue to watch this thing through to the bitter end, maybe when I go back up to the chalet, the contrast between the cold, snowy, mountainous scenery with the sweltering Sahara heat backdrop of the AFCON will make it all better.
    There seemed to be less people at the Olembe today for Cameroon v Ethiopia, this is concerning. If even the home team donrCOt sell out you know yourCOve set prices
    too high.
    ItrCOs a shame because some of the grounds used look pretty nice but without fans we donrCOt get to see them in all their glory.
    Cameroon won an entertaining game 4-1, although the feeling was that the score line flattered the hosts.
    RM
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  • From MH@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Thu Jan 13 17:24:50 2022
    On 2022-01-13 11:31, Bruce Scott wrote:
    On 2022-01-11, Real Mardin <real_mardin@yahoo.co.uk> wrote:

    Nigeria 1 - Egypt 0

    [...]

    It seems it's not just fans who are in absence at this AFCON.

    Well, in this case Nigeria played a basketball-style double team
    on Salah and kept him from doing all the damage. BBC has a good
    article on it:
    https://www.bbc.com/sport/africa/59966450

    The Nigerian coach, who replaced Gerhard Rohr

    Should this not be Gernot ? Use to play in France, I think. Possibly
    Bordeaux.


    only a few weeks ago,
    conciously used a basketball model to plan his defense. Salah had
    a couple of good moves to good looks, but that was about it...
    and LEICESTER CITY player Ihenacho scored the golden goal!

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  • From Mark@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Fri Jan 14 08:42:25 2022
    On Thursday, January 13, 2022 at 6:35:04 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Thursday, January 13, 2022 at 3:34:19 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    OK, so first round of game are over and credit to the organizers for keeping everything orderly. For example, they are averaging exactly one goal per game, no, decimals or fractions, nice and orderly and simple. As an Italian coach once told me, the perfect football game should end 0-0, so the football is not always perfect, but much closer to perfection than a World Cup with such imperfect scores like 7-1s or 4-1s or 3-2s or other imperfect scorelines. Referees are maybe taking it to an extreme with the timing of matches, not wanting to go one second over 90 minutes, they sometimes call it a bit early, they also seem to want to call every hand ball, regardless of how the ball struck the hand, but you dont want total perfection, that would just be too boring, so yeah, hopefully the next round will not be as perfect.

    With all games being close, it is hard to pick favourites, I did not see Morocco play, thanks to BEIN sports, but of the matches I have watched, I think I would pick Ivory Coast as a favourite, though you cant really make a proper decision after just one game, you need at least two or three. Also, I assume some covid players will come back in the next week.

    The lack of fans is a big negative for me, even more so than the poor football or refereeing, they really need to look at pricing, assuming that is the issue and it is not covid or "lack of football fan culture". Is it better to have 100 people in a stadium paying 100 dollars each or 30 thousand paying 1 dollar each. They seem to have enough security to handle bigger crowds, most of the games have more security personnel than spectators. I mean come on, even Concacaf games in Kanada in January get more fans out for games in snow storms.

    But hey, I have invested big money in getting BEIN sports for a month and will continue to watch this thing through to the bitter end, maybe when I go back up to the chalet, the contrast between the cold, snowy, mountainous scenery with the sweltering Sahara heat backdrop of the AFCON will make it all better.
    There seemed to be less people at the Olembe today for Cameroon v Ethiopia, this is concerning. If even the home team donrCOt sell out you know yourCOve set prices
    too high.

    ItrCOs a shame because some of the grounds used look pretty nice but without fans we donrCOt get to see them in all their glory.

    Cameroon won an entertaining game 4-1, although the feeling was that the score line flattered the hosts.

    RM
    When and why did it start getting called the African Cup of Nations instead of the African Nations Cup?
    Talking of which, the CONCACAF Women's Championship/Gold Cup has now become known as the CONCACAF W Championship; which is rather weird.
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  • From Blueshirt@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Fri Jan 14 17:46:14 2022
    Mark wrote:

    When and why did it start getting called the African Cup of Nations
    instead of the African Nations Cup?

    It has officially been called the CAF African Cup of Nations for
    decades... i.e. most of my lifetime!

    Most tournament logos in my memory have featured the term AFCON, but
    it's true the media of some countries might have used different
    terminology to describe the tournament.
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  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Fri Jan 14 10:24:07 2022
    Well at least BEIN sports is consistently inconsistent. Once again, no Morocco game and the other game was being broadcst in Arabic again,after broadcsting English for the lsat couple of days. Still not working on ROKU either.

    So Cameroon and Morocco favorites at this moment.

    Though the football excitement and goals may be low, it is still better than a WWEpl milk cup game
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  • From Bruce Scott@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Fri Jan 14 18:51:15 2022
    On 2022-01-14, MH <MHnospam@ucalgary.ca> wrote:
    On 2022-01-13 11:31, Bruce Scott wrote:

    The Nigerian coach, who replaced Gerhard Rohr

    Should this not be Gernot ? Use to play in France, I think. Possibly Bordeaux.

    I got it from the BBC piece...

    --
    ciao, Bruce
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  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Fri Jan 14 14:17:35 2022
    On Friday, January 14, 2022 at 6:24:08 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Well at least BEIN sports is consistently inconsistent. Once again, no Morocco game and the other game was being broadcst in Arabic again,after broadcsting English for the lsat couple of days. Still not working on ROKU either.

    So Cameroon and Morocco favorites at this moment.

    Though the football excitement and goals may be low, it is still better than a WWEpl milk cup game

    It is much, much better than any WWEpl match in my opinion, competitive matches played in proper stadiums (not soulless arenas) with running tracks accompanied by a soundtrack from the vuvuzela band jamming away - what's not to like?

    I'm off to find the Real Football (TM) Seal of Approval!

    RM
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  • From Werner Pichler@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Fri Jan 14 22:28:25 2022
    Blueshirt <blueshirt@indigo.news> wrote:
    Mark wrote:

    When and why did it start getting called the African Cup of Nations
    instead of the African Nations Cup?

    It has officially been called the CAF African Cup of Nations for
    decades... i.e. most of my lifetime!

    Most tournament logos in my memory have featured the term AFCON, but
    it's true the media of some countries might have used different
    terminology to describe the tournament.


    Also, since 2009 the African Nations Championship is a different
    tournament.

    Ciao,
    Werner
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  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sat Jan 15 05:35:12 2022
    Of course the games I missed had all sorts of goals, but I did see a 1-1 between Gabon and Ghana. Nice contrast here up in the mountains from the Cameroon Desert, we are at -28C, while Cameroon is 28C, most freezing cold day in years, even the dogs are staying out for only a minute. Anyhow, seemed like a good amount of Gabon fans in the stadium, some Ghana fans as well, lot of female fans from what I could see as well. One of the Ayew twins, Andre, hit a really hard shot, probably like a 100 mph shot for the first goal and then Gabon, at least for me got a deserved equalizer in the last minute (Part of me thinking it was deserved was probably based on the fans, but they also were making chances). Thing is, Ghana players didnt like the goal, partially cus they had kicked the ball out and thought Gabon should throw it back and mostly cus they are not qualified yet and will need to win the last game.
    If we are using the WWEpl as the standard, you know cus it is the greatest football league in the world and all that, the Afcon is still much better and more goals than a WWEpl game between the WWEPl two top teams. I am not making this up, but one of the dumb commentators in the #MCICHE is actually saying that Sarr is a great player,based upon his fluency in English and ability to give an interview, nothing to say about his footballing skills. Really is WWE. Chelsea cant put 3 passes together and Man City cant pass forward without an offside, cant even score on the little boy in goal for Chelsea, I doubt he can touch the crossbar.
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  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sat Jan 15 05:39:51 2022
    On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 8:35:14 a.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Of course the games I missed had all sorts of goals, but I did see a 1-1 between Gabon and Ghana. Nice contrast here up in the mountains from the Cameroon Desert, we are at -28C, while Cameroon is 28C, most freezing cold day in years, even the dogs are staying out for only a minute. Anyhow, seemed like a good amount of Gabon fans in the stadium, some Ghana fans as well, lot of female fans from what I could see as well. One of the Ayew twins, Andre, hit a really hard shot, probably like a 100 mph shot for the first goal and then Gabon, at least for me got a deserved equalizer in the last minute (Part of me thinking it was deserved was probably based on the fans, but they also were making chances). Thing is, Ghana players didnt like the goal, partially cus they had kicked the ball out and thought Gabon should throw it back and mostly cus they are not qualified yet and will need to win the last game.

    If we are using the WWEpl as the standard, you know cus it is the greatest football league in the world and all that, the Afcon is still much better and more goals than a WWEpl game between the WWEPl two top teams. I am not making this up, but one of the dumb commentators in the #MCICHE is actually saying that Sarr is a great player,based upon his fluency in English and ability to give an interview, nothing to say about his footballing skills. Really is WWE. Chelsea cant put 3 passes together and Man City cant pass forward without an offside, cant even score on the little boy in goal for Chelsea, I doubt he can touch the crossbar.
    I will add that WWEpl shooting is far worse than AFCOn shooting, but WWEpl diving and play acting and interviews are far better. Sterling is such a diver, like Harry Kane diving school graduate stuff. I am sure the WWEpl sports entertainment actors practice diving, though they still need more practice.
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  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sat Jan 15 06:08:36 2022
    On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 8:39:53 a.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 8:35:14 a.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Of course the games I missed had all sorts of goals, but I did see a 1-1 between Gabon and Ghana. Nice contrast here up in the mountains from the Cameroon Desert, we are at -28C, while Cameroon is 28C, most freezing cold day in years, even the dogs are staying out for only a minute. Anyhow, seemed like a good amount of Gabon fans in the stadium, some Ghana fans as well, lot of female fans from what I could see as well. One of the Ayew twins, Andre, hit a really hard shot, probably like a 100 mph shot for the first goal and then Gabon, at least for me got a deserved equalizer in the last minute (Part of me thinking it was deserved was probably based on the fans, but they also were making chances). Thing is, Ghana players didnt like the goal, partially cus they had kicked the ball out and thought Gabon should throw it back and mostly cus they are not qualified yet and will need to win the last game.

    If we are using the WWEpl as the standard, you know cus it is the greatest football league in the world and all that, the Afcon is still much better and more goals than a WWEpl game between the WWEPl two top teams. I am not making this up, but one of the dumb commentators in the #MCICHE is actually saying that Sarr is a great player,based upon his fluency in English and ability to give an interview, nothing to say about his footballing skills. Really is WWE. Chelsea cant put 3 passes together and Man City cant pass forward without an offside, cant even score on the little boy in goal for Chelsea, I doubt he can touch the crossbar.
    You just have to shoot on the little boy. Any full grown AFCON keeper would have saved the goal de Bruyne scored, really, contrary to the gushing of the commentators, it was quite saveable.
    But to go back on topic, Auba is supposed to miss the rest of AFCON due to heart problems stemming from the Covid, as is Kanadian ace Davies ( being out for the next month and missing Kanada's WC qualifier in Hamilton vs USA in 2 weeks-it is -18C in hamilton right now). So are these heart problems due to the covid? Is covid like a heart and cardio killer, is that how we will die in the end?
    I will add that WWEpl shooting is far worse than AFCOn shooting, but WWEpl diving and play acting and interviews are far better. Sterling is such a diver, like Harry Kane diving school graduate stuff. I am sure the WWEpl sports entertainment actors practice diving, though they still need more practice.
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  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sat Jan 15 07:42:38 2022
    How is it that the super cold days are always the sunniest days?Like yesterday it was around -20C but bright blue skies and strong sun meant the chalet was 25C inside, due to the low angle of the sun in winter,shining directly inside. I have skied in some cold weather and maybe it is just me being old, but no way I would be out today in -25C temps,thankfully not any wind though.
    Just a double header today, both Group D matches. Nigeria did a good job holding Egypt and Salah off the score sheet, but can they do the same against Sudan and Salah Nemar. A bit surprising that all but one of the Sudan players play their league football in Sudan, that one player surprisingly plays his club football in Sweden. Egypt need to win today, OK maybe not NEED to win, but they need at least a point I would say, though 3 points may be enough to get you through to the next round.
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  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sat Jan 15 08:51:39 2022
    It appears that the 2nd round games are getting more spectators out for the games or so what i have seen today and yesterday. It looks like a good crowd, maybe even 60%. I suppose there are a lot of rich Nigerians in the crowd. I used to get emails all the time from them offering me all kinds of money and all I had to do was give them a small, short loan, but I never did, cus I felt the rates were beyond usury rates and I did not want to take advantage of them like that. On that subject is that what Binance is, I see a lot of ads for that on the advert boards around the pitch. Is it a Nigerian bit coin scam?
    Nigeria leading 2-0 at the half and they have to be the new favourites now.
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  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sat Jan 15 09:11:35 2022
    On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 4:51:41 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    It appears that the 2nd round games are getting more spectators out for the games or so what i have seen today and yesterday. It looks like a good crowd, maybe even 60%. I suppose there are a lot of rich Nigerians in the crowd. I used to get emails all the time from them offering me all kinds of money and all I had to do was give them a small, short loan, but I never did, cus I felt the rates were beyond usury rates and I did not want to take advantage of them like that. On that subject is that what Binance is, I see a lot of ads for that on the advert boards around the pitch. Is it a Nigerian bit coin scam?

    Nigeria leading 2-0 at the half and they have to be the new favourites now.
    It seems Sky are only showing this from the second half onwards as they are showing the same WWEpl match on two different channels and the same score update show on two different channels and also some netball.
    Unimpressed to say the least.
    RM
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sat Jan 15 10:15:40 2022
    Nigeria win 3-1,late consolation pk for Sudan. Nigeria look a good, disciplined unit.
    GB vs Egypt game decides the rest of the group. Nigeria already qualified with 6 points.
    On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 12:11:37 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 4:51:41 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    It appears that the 2nd round games are getting more spectators out for the games or so what i have seen today and yesterday. It looks like a good crowd, maybe even 60%. I suppose there are a lot of rich Nigerians in the crowd. I used to get emails all the time from them offering me all kinds of money and all I had to do was give them a small, short loan, but I never did, cus I felt the rates were beyond usury rates and I did not want to take advantage of them like that. On that subject is that what Binance is, I see a lot of ads for that on the advert boards around the pitch. Is it a Nigerian bit coin scam?

    Nigeria leading 2-0 at the half and they have to be the new favourites now.
    It seems Sky are only showing this from the second half onwards as they are showing the same WWEpl match on two different channels and the same score update show on two different channels and also some netball.

    Unimpressed to say the least.


    RM
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sat Jan 15 10:52:36 2022
    On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 6:15:41 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Nigeria win 3-1,late consolation pk for Sudan. Nigeria look a good, disciplined unit.
    GB vs Egypt game decides the rest of the group. Nigeria already qualified with 6 points.
    On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 12:11:37 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 4:51:41 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    It appears that the 2nd round games are getting more spectators out for the games or so what i have seen today and yesterday. It looks like a good crowd, maybe even 60%. I suppose there are a lot of rich Nigerians in the crowd. I used to get emails all the time from them offering me all kinds of money and all I had to do was give them a small, short loan, but I never did, cus I felt the rates were beyond usury rates and I did not want to take advantage of them like that. On that subject is that what Binance is, I see a lot of ads for that on the advert boards around the pitch. Is it a Nigerian bit coin scam?

    Nigeria leading 2-0 at the half and they have to be the new favourites now.
    It seems Sky are only showing this from the second half onwards as they are showing the same WWEpl match on two different channels and the same score update show on two different channels and also some netball.

    Unimpressed to say the least.


    RM
    BBC News reporting that the Cameroon leader has authorised the school and work days being brought forward so as to free people up to attend matches.
    Bring on the full stadiums!
    RM
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sat Jan 15 12:29:53 2022
    On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 6:52:37 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 6:15:41 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Nigeria win 3-1,late consolation pk for Sudan. Nigeria look a good, disciplined unit.
    GB vs Egypt game decides the rest of the group. Nigeria already qualified with 6 points.
    On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 12:11:37 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 4:51:41 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    It appears that the 2nd round games are getting more spectators out for the games or so what i have seen today and yesterday. It looks like a good crowd, maybe even 60%. I suppose there are a lot of rich Nigerians in the crowd. I used to get emails all the time from them offering me all kinds of money and all I had to do was give them a small, short loan, but I never did, cus I felt the rates were beyond usury rates and I did not want to take advantage of them like that. On that subject is that what Binance is, I see a lot of ads for that on the advert boards around the pitch. Is it a Nigerian bit coin scam?

    Nigeria leading 2-0 at the half and they have to be the new favourites now.
    It seems Sky are only showing this from the second half onwards as they are showing the same WWEpl match on two different channels and the same score update show on two different channels and also some netball.

    Unimpressed to say the least.


    RM
    BBC News reporting that the Cameroon leader has authorised the school and work days being brought forward so as to free people up to attend matches.

    Bring on the full stadiums!

    RM
    Just as the commentator says Egypt canrCOt get the ball to Salah the ball is chipped into him in the area and he volleys in - GNB 0 Egypt 1
    RM
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sat Jan 15 12:41:55 2022
    GB!!!!!!!!!! they better not VAR this off
    On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 3:29:55 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 6:52:37 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 6:15:41 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Nigeria win 3-1,late consolation pk for Sudan. Nigeria look a good, disciplined unit.
    GB vs Egypt game decides the rest of the group. Nigeria already qualified with 6 points.
    On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 12:11:37 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 4:51:41 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    It appears that the 2nd round games are getting more spectators out for the games or so what i have seen today and yesterday. It looks like a good crowd, maybe even 60%. I suppose there are a lot of rich Nigerians in the crowd. I used to get emails all the time from them offering me all kinds of money and all I had to do was give them a small, short loan, but I never did, cus I felt the rates were beyond usury rates and I did not want to take advantage of them like that. On that subject is that what Binance is, I see a lot of ads for that on the advert boards around the pitch. Is it a Nigerian bit coin scam?

    Nigeria leading 2-0 at the half and they have to be the new favourites now.
    It seems Sky are only showing this from the second half onwards as they are showing the same WWEpl match on two different channels and the same score update show on two different channels and also some netball.

    Unimpressed to say the least.


    RM
    BBC News reporting that the Cameroon leader has authorised the school and work days being brought forward so as to free people up to attend matches.

    Bring on the full stadiums!

    RM
    Just as the commentator says Egypt canrCOt get the ball to Salah the ball is chipped into him in the area and he volleys in - GNB 0 Egypt 1

    RM
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sat Jan 15 12:47:22 2022
    On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 8:41:56 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    GB!!!!!!!!!! they better not VAR this off
    Sorry, clear foul by the rCLscorerrCY Balde to win the ball, VAR delivers justice - goal ruled out!
    Shame in a way as it was a wonder strike but then it was a foul.
    RM
    On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 3:29:55 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 6:52:37 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 6:15:41 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Nigeria win 3-1,late consolation pk for Sudan. Nigeria look a good, disciplined unit.
    GB vs Egypt game decides the rest of the group. Nigeria already qualified with 6 points.
    On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 12:11:37 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 4:51:41 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    It appears that the 2nd round games are getting more spectators out for the games or so what i have seen today and yesterday. It looks like a good crowd, maybe even 60%. I suppose there are a lot of rich Nigerians in the crowd. I used to get emails all the time from them offering me all kinds of money and all I had to do was give them a small, short loan, but I never did, cus I felt the rates were beyond usury rates and I did not want to take advantage of them like that. On that subject is that what Binance is, I see a lot of ads for that on the advert boards around the pitch. Is it a Nigerian bit coin scam?

    Nigeria leading 2-0 at the half and they have to be the new favourites now.
    It seems Sky are only showing this from the second half onwards as they are showing the same WWEpl match on two different channels and the same score update show on two different channels and also some netball.

    Unimpressed to say the least.


    RM
    BBC News reporting that the Cameroon leader has authorised the school and work days being brought forward so as to free people up to attend matches.

    Bring on the full stadiums!

    RM
    Just as the commentator says Egypt canrCOt get the ball to Salah the ball is chipped into him in the area and he volleys in - GNB 0 Egypt 1

    RM
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sat Jan 15 12:55:14 2022
    On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 8:47:23 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 8:41:56 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    GB!!!!!!!!!! they better not VAR this off
    Sorry, clear foul by the rCLscorerrCY Balde to win the ball, VAR delivers justice - goal ruled out!

    Shame in a way as it was a wonder strike but then it was a foul.
    RM
    Egypt 1 GNB 0
    GNB fought until the end.
    I hope they win their last game and get through to the knockout rounds.
    RM
    On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 3:29:55 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 6:52:37 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 6:15:41 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Nigeria win 3-1,late consolation pk for Sudan. Nigeria look a good, disciplined unit.
    GB vs Egypt game decides the rest of the group. Nigeria already qualified with 6 points.
    On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 12:11:37 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 4:51:41 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    It appears that the 2nd round games are getting more spectators out for the games or so what i have seen today and yesterday. It looks like a good crowd, maybe even 60%. I suppose there are a lot of rich Nigerians in the crowd. I used to get emails all the time from them offering me all kinds of money and all I had to do was give them a small, short loan, but I never did, cus I felt the rates were beyond usury rates and I did not want to take advantage of them like that. On that subject is that what Binance is, I see a lot of ads for that on the advert boards around the pitch. Is it a Nigerian bit coin scam?

    Nigeria leading 2-0 at the half and they have to be the new favourites now.
    It seems Sky are only showing this from the second half onwards as they are showing the same WWEpl match on two different channels and the same score update show on two different channels and also some netball.

    Unimpressed to say the least.


    RM
    BBC News reporting that the Cameroon leader has authorised the school and work days being brought forward so as to free people up to attend matches.

    Bring on the full stadiums!

    RM
    Just as the commentator says Egypt canrCOt get the ball to Salah the ball is chipped into him in the area and he volleys in - GNB 0 Egypt 1

    RM
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sat Jan 15 12:55:54 2022
    On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 3:47:23 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 8:41:56 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    GB!!!!!!!!!! they better not VAR this off
    Sorry, clear foul by the rCLscorerrCY Balde to win the ball, VAR delivers justice - goal ruled out!

    Shame in a way as it was a wonder strike but then it was a foul.
    RM
    Yeah, I thought they would call it, just hoping they might not. I would have to see it again 10 ways to really say foul or not, I thought they both were pulling, only saw one replay, (like the Salah goal, originally thought he was offisde but the replay showed not) GB more or less playing for the 0-0, but I was getting that ugly, underdog, likeable thing for them and yeah, it was a nice shot.
    On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 3:29:55 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 6:52:37 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 6:15:41 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Nigeria win 3-1,late consolation pk for Sudan. Nigeria look a good, disciplined unit.
    GB vs Egypt game decides the rest of the group. Nigeria already qualified with 6 points.
    On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 12:11:37 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 4:51:41 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    It appears that the 2nd round games are getting more spectators out for the games or so what i have seen today and yesterday. It looks like a good crowd, maybe even 60%. I suppose there are a lot of rich Nigerians in the crowd. I used to get emails all the time from them offering me all kinds of money and all I had to do was give them a small, short loan, but I never did, cus I felt the rates were beyond usury rates and I did not want to take advantage of them like that. On that subject is that what Binance is, I see a lot of ads for that on the advert boards around the pitch. Is it a Nigerian bit coin scam?

    Nigeria leading 2-0 at the half and they have to be the new favourites now.
    It seems Sky are only showing this from the second half onwards as they are showing the same WWEpl match on two different channels and the same score update show on two different channels and also some netball.

    Unimpressed to say the least.


    RM
    BBC News reporting that the Cameroon leader has authorised the school and work days being brought forward so as to free people up to attend matches.

    Bring on the full stadiums!

    RM
    Just as the commentator says Egypt canrCOt get the ball to Salah the ball is chipped into him in the area and he volleys in - GNB 0 Egypt 1

    RM
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sat Jan 15 12:58:20 2022
    As much as I am pissin on BEIN, they offer a secondary audio, which is stadium sound only. I would say this game started off with the drums being strong, but gradually shifted to a horn section finale, with a bit of drums.
    On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 3:55:55 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 3:47:23 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 8:41:56 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    GB!!!!!!!!!! they better not VAR this off
    Sorry, clear foul by the rCLscorerrCY Balde to win the ball, VAR delivers justice - goal ruled out!

    Shame in a way as it was a wonder strike but then it was a foul.
    RM
    Yeah, I thought they would call it, just hoping they might not. I would have to see it again 10 ways to really say foul or not, I thought they both were pulling, only saw one replay, (like the Salah goal, originally thought he was offisde but the replay showed not) GB more or less playing for the 0-0, but I was getting that ugly, underdog, likeable thing for them and yeah, it was a nice shot.
    On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 3:29:55 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 6:52:37 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 6:15:41 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Nigeria win 3-1,late consolation pk for Sudan. Nigeria look a good, disciplined unit.
    GB vs Egypt game decides the rest of the group. Nigeria already qualified with 6 points.
    On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 12:11:37 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 4:51:41 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    It appears that the 2nd round games are getting more spectators out for the games or so what i have seen today and yesterday. It looks like a good crowd, maybe even 60%. I suppose there are a lot of rich Nigerians in the crowd. I used to get emails all the time from them offering me all kinds of money and all I had to do was give them a small, short loan, but I never did, cus I felt the rates were beyond usury rates and I did not want to take advantage of them like that. On that subject is that what Binance is, I see a lot of ads for that on the advert boards around the pitch. Is it a Nigerian bit coin scam?

    Nigeria leading 2-0 at the half and they have to be the new favourites now.
    It seems Sky are only showing this from the second half onwards as they are showing the same WWEpl match on two different channels and the same score update show on two different channels and also some netball.

    Unimpressed to say the least.


    RM
    BBC News reporting that the Cameroon leader has authorised the school and work days being brought forward so as to free people up to attend matches.

    Bring on the full stadiums!

    RM
    Just as the commentator says Egypt canrCOt get the ball to Salah the ball is chipped into him in the area and he volleys in - GNB 0 Egypt 1

    RM
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sat Jan 15 13:30:09 2022
    On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 8:58:21 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    As much as I am pissin on BEIN, they offer a secondary audio, which is stadium sound only. I would say this game started off with the drums > being strong, but gradually shifted to a horn section finale, with a bit of drums.
    Yeah, I think the NME would give the music in this match a solid 3 stars out of 5.
    RM
    On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 3:55:55 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 3:47:23 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 8:41:56 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    GB!!!!!!!!!! they better not VAR this off
    Sorry, clear foul by the rCLscorerrCY Balde to win the ball, VAR delivers justice - goal ruled out!

    Shame in a way as it was a wonder strike but then it was a foul.
    RM
    Yeah, I thought they would call it, just hoping they might not. I would have to see it again 10 ways to really say foul or not, I thought they both were pulling, only saw one replay, (like the Salah goal, originally thought he was offisde but the replay showed not) GB more or less playing for the 0-0, but I was getting that ugly, underdog, likeable thing for them and yeah, it was a nice shot.
    On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 3:29:55 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 6:52:37 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 6:15:41 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Nigeria win 3-1,late consolation pk for Sudan. Nigeria look a good, disciplined unit.
    GB vs Egypt game decides the rest of the group. Nigeria already qualified with 6 points.
    On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 12:11:37 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 4:51:41 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    It appears that the 2nd round games are getting more spectators out for the games or so what i have seen today and yesterday. It looks like a good crowd, maybe even 60%. I suppose there are a lot of rich Nigerians in the crowd. I used to get emails all the time from them offering me all kinds of money and all I had to do was give them a small, short loan, but I never did, cus I felt the rates were beyond usury rates and I did not want to take advantage of them like that. On that subject is that what Binance is, I see a lot of ads for that on the advert boards around the pitch. Is it a Nigerian bit coin scam?

    Nigeria leading 2-0 at the half and they have to be the new favourites now.
    It seems Sky are only showing this from the second half onwards as they are showing the same WWEpl match on two different channels and the same score update show on two different channels and also some netball.

    Unimpressed to say the least.


    RM
    BBC News reporting that the Cameroon leader has authorised the school and work days being brought forward so as to free people up to attend matches.

    Bring on the full stadiums!

    RM
    Just as the commentator says Egypt canrCOt get the ball to Salah the ball is chipped into him in the area and he volleys in - GNB 0 Egypt 1

    RM
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sun Jan 16 12:54:08 2022
    On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 9:30:11 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 8:58:21 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    As much as I am pissin on BEIN, they offer a secondary audio, which is stadium sound only. I would say this game started off with the drums > being strong, but gradually shifted to a horn section finale, with a bit of drums.
    Yeah, I think the NME would give the music in this match a solid 3 stars out of 5.

    RM
    On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 3:55:55 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 3:47:23 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 8:41:56 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    GB!!!!!!!!!! they better not VAR this off
    Sorry, clear foul by the rCLscorerrCY Balde to win the ball, VAR delivers justice - goal ruled out!

    Shame in a way as it was a wonder strike but then it was a foul.
    RM
    Yeah, I thought they would call it, just hoping they might not. I would have to see it again 10 ways to really say foul or not, I thought they both were pulling, only saw one replay, (like the Salah goal, originally thought he was offisde but the replay showed not) GB more or less playing for the 0-0, but I was getting that ugly, underdog, likeable thing for them and yeah, it was a nice shot.
    On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 3:29:55 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 6:52:37 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 6:15:41 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Nigeria win 3-1,late consolation pk for Sudan. Nigeria look a good, disciplined unit.
    GB vs Egypt game decides the rest of the group. Nigeria already qualified with 6 points.
    On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 12:11:37 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 4:51:41 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    It appears that the 2nd round games are getting more spectators out for the games or so what i have seen today and yesterday. It looks like a good crowd, maybe even 60%. I suppose there are a lot of rich Nigerians in the crowd. I used to get emails all the time from them offering me all kinds of money and all I had to do was give them a small, short loan, but I never did, cus I felt the rates were beyond usury rates and I did not want to take advantage of them like that. On that subject is that what Binance is, I see a lot of ads for that on the advert boards around the pitch. Is it a Nigerian bit coin scam?

    Nigeria leading 2-0 at the half and they have to be the new favourites now.
    It seems Sky are only showing this from the second half onwards as they are showing the same WWEpl match on two different channels and the same score update show on two different channels and also some netball.

    Unimpressed to say the least.


    RM
    BBC News reporting that the Cameroon leader has authorised the school and work days being brought forward so as to free people up to attend matches.

    Bring on the full stadiums!

    RM
    Just as the commentator says Egypt canrCOt get the ball to Salah the ball is chipped into him in the area and he volleys in - GNB 0 Egypt 1

    RM
    In a day where 12 goals were scored in the other three matches, the only match I got to see today finished Algeria 0 ECG 1.
    RM
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Mon Jan 17 08:15:10 2022
    Finally, a real snowday, kinda surprised how well the satellite internet is working in these conditions, though the picture is like watching an old snowy picture on a 1970s tv.
    Just Group A matches today. Cameroon v Cape Verde and Ethiopia v Burkina Faso. Cameroon are through already. Everyone else in with a chance. Ethiopia need to win and hope, the other two should get through with draws.
    Both games 0-0 and current standings
    1 Kamerun Kamerun 3 4 7
    rCo 2 Burkina Faso Burkina Faso 3 0 4
    rCo 3 Kap Verde Kap Verde 3 0 4
    rCo 4 |athiopien |athiopien 3 -4 1
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Mon Jan 17 08:30:42 2022
    My picture quality is improving ( which is weird as I cant even see the shoreline along the lake now, while I could barely see it before), from what I can see -and hear- sounds like a good home crowd for Cameroon, I dunno, I dont think it is 80%, but I cant really say, tv pictures only shows the first few rows.
    On Monday, January 17, 2022 at 11:15:11 a.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Finally, a real snowday, kinda surprised how well the satellite internet is working in these conditions, though the picture is like watching an old snowy picture on a 1970s tv.

    Just Group A matches today. Cameroon v Cape Verde and Ethiopia v Burkina Faso. Cameroon are through already. Everyone else in with a chance. Ethiopia need to win and hope, the other two should get through with draws.

    Both games 0-0 and current standings


    1 Kamerun Kamerun 3 4 7
    rCo 2 Burkina Faso Burkina Faso 3 0 4
    rCo 3 Kap Verde Kap Verde 3 0 4
    rCo 4 |athiopien |athiopien 3 -4 1
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Mon Jan 17 09:54:03 2022
    On Monday, January 17, 2022 at 4:30:44 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    My picture quality is improving ( which is weird as I cant even see the shoreline along the lake now, while I could barely see it before), from what I can see -and hear- sounds like a good home crowd for Cameroon, I dunno, I dont think it is 80%, but I cant really say, tv pictures only shows the first few rows.
    On Monday, January 17, 2022 at 11:15:11 a.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Finally, a real snowday, kinda surprised how well the satellite internet is working in these conditions, though the picture is like watching an old snowy picture on a 1970s tv.

    Just Group A matches today. Cameroon v Cape Verde and Ethiopia v Burkina Faso. Cameroon are through already. Everyone else in with a chance. Ethiopia need to win and hope, the other two should get through with draws.

    Both games 0-0 and current standings


    1 Kamerun Kamerun 3 4 7
    rCo 2 Burkina Faso Burkina Faso 3 0 4
    rCo 3 Kap Verde Kap Verde 3 0 4
    rCo 4 |athiopien |athiopien 3 -4 1
    Hard to say if it is 80% attendance but it looked like the best attendance yet. Cape Verde deserved their 1-1 draw, I hope theyrCOll get through to the next round.
    RM
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  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Mon Jan 17 10:00:12 2022
    On Monday, January 17, 2022 at 12:54:04 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 17, 2022 at 4:30:44 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    My picture quality is improving ( which is weird as I cant even see the shoreline along the lake now, while I could barely see it before), from what I can see -and hear- sounds like a good home crowd for Cameroon, I dunno, I dont think it is 80%, but I cant really say, tv pictures only shows the first few rows.
    On Monday, January 17, 2022 at 11:15:11 a.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Finally, a real snowday, kinda surprised how well the satellite internet is working in these conditions, though the picture is like watching an old snowy picture on a 1970s tv.

    Just Group A matches today. Cameroon v Cape Verde and Ethiopia v Burkina Faso. Cameroon are through already. Everyone else in with a chance. Ethiopia need to win and hope, the other two should get through with draws.

    Both games 0-0 and current standings


    1 Kamerun Kamerun 3 4 7
    rCo 2 Burkina Faso Burkina Faso 3 0 4
    rCo 3 Kap Verde Kap Verde 3 0 4
    rCo 4 |athiopien |athiopien 3 -4 1
    Hard to say if it is 80% attendance but it looked like the best attendance yet.

    Cape Verde deserved their 1-1 draw, I hope theyrCOll get through to the next round.

    RM
    I assume 3 teams get out of this group. Good match, CV came back, got the goal and then went too defensive. Cameroon had chances to win ad tried to win all the way to the end, when I thought they would be happy with the draw.
    Wait, whaaat???? the Cape Verde guy they is interviwin is white and sounds like an Irish Lily White??????
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
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  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Tue Jan 18 10:03:40 2022
    On Monday, January 17, 2022 at 6:00:14 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Monday, January 17, 2022 at 12:54:04 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 17, 2022 at 4:30:44 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    My picture quality is improving ( which is weird as I cant even see the shoreline along the lake now, while I could barely see it before), from what I can see -and hear- sounds like a good home crowd for Cameroon, I dunno, I dont think it is 80%, but I cant really say, tv pictures only shows the first few rows.
    On Monday, January 17, 2022 at 11:15:11 a.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Finally, a real snowday, kinda surprised how well the satellite internet is working in these conditions, though the picture is like watching an old snowy picture on a 1970s tv.

    Just Group A matches today. Cameroon v Cape Verde and Ethiopia v Burkina Faso. Cameroon are through already. Everyone else in with a chance. Ethiopia need to win and hope, the other two should get through with draws.

    Both games 0-0 and current standings


    1 Kamerun Kamerun 3 4 7
    rCo 2 Burkina Faso Burkina Faso 3 0 4
    rCo 3 Kap Verde Kap Verde 3 0 4
    rCo 4 |athiopien |athiopien 3 -4 1
    Hard to say if it is 80% attendance but it looked like the best attendance yet.

    Cape Verde deserved their 1-1 draw, I hope theyrCOll get through to the next round.

    RM
    I assume 3 teams get out of this group. Good match, CV came back, got the goal and then went too defensive. Cameroon had chances to win ad tried to win all the way to the end, when I thought they would be happy with the draw.

    Wait, whaaat???? the Cape Verde guy they is interviwin is white and sounds like an Irish Lily >White??????
    Malawi 0 Senegal 0
    There was nice trumpet playing reminiscent of early Desmond Dekker tracks. I would give the soundtrack to this match 4/5.
    Senegal win the group, Malawi third.
    It didnrCOt look like many people had attended when the match started but by the end the main stand had all but filled out.
    RM
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  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Tue Jan 18 11:53:56 2022
    On Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 6:03:41 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 17, 2022 at 6:00:14 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Monday, January 17, 2022 at 12:54:04 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 17, 2022 at 4:30:44 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    My picture quality is improving ( which is weird as I cant even see the shoreline along the lake now, while I could barely see it before), from what I can see -and hear- sounds like a good home crowd for Cameroon, I dunno, I dont think it is 80%, but I cant really say, tv pictures only shows the first few rows.
    On Monday, January 17, 2022 at 11:15:11 a.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Finally, a real snowday, kinda surprised how well the satellite internet is working in these conditions, though the picture is like watching an old snowy picture on a 1970s tv.

    Just Group A matches today. Cameroon v Cape Verde and Ethiopia v Burkina Faso. Cameroon are through already. Everyone else in with a chance. Ethiopia need to win and hope, the other two should get through with draws.

    Both games 0-0 and current standings


    1 Kamerun Kamerun 3 4 7
    rCo 2 Burkina Faso Burkina Faso 3 0 4
    rCo 3 Kap Verde Kap Verde 3 0 4
    rCo 4 |athiopien |athiopien 3 -4 1
    Hard to say if it is 80% attendance but it looked like the best attendance yet.

    Cape Verde deserved their 1-1 draw, I hope theyrCOll get through to the next round.

    RM
    I assume 3 teams get out of this group. Good match, CV came back, got the goal and then went too defensive. Cameroon had chances to win ad tried to win all the way to the end, when I thought they would be happy with the draw.

    Wait, whaaat???? the Cape Verde guy they is interviwin is white and sounds like an Irish Lily >White??????
    Malawi 0 Senegal 0

    There was nice trumpet playing reminiscent of early Desmond Dekker tracks. I would give the soundtrack to this match 4/5.

    Senegal win the group, Malawi third.

    It didnrCOt look like many people had attended when the match started but by the end the main stand had all but filled out.

    RM
    Ghana a goal and a man down to Comoros at half time and facing elimination if they canrCOt turn it around.
    RM
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  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Tue Jan 18 12:23:11 2022
    On Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 2:53:57 PM UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 6:03:41 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 17, 2022 at 6:00:14 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Monday, January 17, 2022 at 12:54:04 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 17, 2022 at 4:30:44 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    My picture quality is improving ( which is weird as I cant even see the shoreline along the lake now, while I could barely see it before), from what I can see -and hear- sounds like a good home crowd for Cameroon, I dunno, I dont think it is 80%, but I cant really say, tv pictures only shows the first few rows.
    On Monday, January 17, 2022 at 11:15:11 a.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Finally, a real snowday, kinda surprised how well the satellite internet is working in these conditions, though the picture is like watching an old snowy picture on a 1970s tv.

    Just Group A matches today. Cameroon v Cape Verde and Ethiopia v Burkina Faso. Cameroon are through already. Everyone else in with a chance. Ethiopia need to win and hope, the other two should get through with draws.

    Both games 0-0 and current standings


    1 Kamerun Kamerun 3 4 7
    rCo 2 Burkina Faso Burkina Faso 3 0 4
    rCo 3 Kap Verde Kap Verde 3 0 4
    rCo 4 |athiopien |athiopien 3 -4 1
    Hard to say if it is 80% attendance but it looked like the best attendance yet.

    Cape Verde deserved their 1-1 draw, I hope theyrCOll get through to the next round.

    RM
    I assume 3 teams get out of this group. Good match, CV came back, got the goal and then went too defensive. Cameroon had chances to win ad tried to win all the way to the end, when I thought they would be happy with the draw.

    Wait, whaaat???? the Cape Verde guy they is interviwin is white and sounds like an Irish Lily >White??????
    Malawi 0 Senegal 0

    There was nice trumpet playing reminiscent of early Desmond Dekker tracks. I would give the soundtrack to this match 4/5.

    Senegal win the group, Malawi third.

    It didnrCOt look like many people had attended when the match started but by the end the main stand had all but filled out.

    RM
    Ghana a goal and a man down to Comoros at half time and facing elimination if they canrCOt turn it around.

    RM
    Travel day for me after 47cm of snow yesterday, it was an interesting drive back into the city.
    That is tough for Ghana, now behind 2-0 . Just tuning into Morocco losing 1-0 to Gabon, but they seem to pressing for a goal.
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Tue Jan 18 12:53:31 2022
    On Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 8:23:12 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 2:53:57 PM UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 6:03:41 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 17, 2022 at 6:00:14 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Monday, January 17, 2022 at 12:54:04 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 17, 2022 at 4:30:44 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    My picture quality is improving ( which is weird as I cant even see the shoreline along the lake now, while I could barely see it before), from what I can see -and hear- sounds like a good home crowd for Cameroon, I dunno, I dont think it is 80%, but I cant really say, tv pictures only shows the first few rows.
    On Monday, January 17, 2022 at 11:15:11 a.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Finally, a real snowday, kinda surprised how well the satellite internet is working in these conditions, though the picture is like watching an old snowy picture on a 1970s tv.

    Just Group A matches today. Cameroon v Cape Verde and Ethiopia v Burkina Faso. Cameroon are through already. Everyone else in with a chance. Ethiopia need to win and hope, the other two should get through with draws.

    Both games 0-0 and current standings


    1 Kamerun Kamerun 3 4 7
    rCo 2 Burkina Faso Burkina Faso 3 0 4
    rCo 3 Kap Verde Kap Verde 3 0 4
    rCo 4 |athiopien |athiopien 3 -4 1
    Hard to say if it is 80% attendance but it looked like the best attendance yet.

    Cape Verde deserved their 1-1 draw, I hope theyrCOll get through to the next round.

    RM
    I assume 3 teams get out of this group. Good match, CV came back, got the goal and then went too defensive. Cameroon had chances to win ad tried to win all the way to the end, when I thought they would be happy with the draw.

    Wait, whaaat???? the Cape Verde guy they is interviwin is white and sounds like an Irish Lily >White??????
    Malawi 0 Senegal 0

    There was nice trumpet playing reminiscent of early Desmond Dekker tracks. I would give the soundtrack to this match 4/5.

    Senegal win the group, Malawi third.

    It didnrCOt look like many people had attended when the match started but by the end the main stand had all but filled out.

    RM
    Ghana a goal and a man down to Comoros at half time and facing elimination if they canrCOt turn it around.

    RM
    Travel day for me after 47cm of snow yesterday, it was an interesting drive back into the city.
    That is tough for Ghana, now behind 2-0 . Just tuning into Morocco losing 1-0 to Gabon, but >they seem to pressing for a goal.
    Ghana fought back to make it 2-2 but Comoros find the late winner -3-2 Comoros! Ghana out!
    I donrCOt know if this result affects the computations on BinderrCOs super computer but this is the first real shock of the tournament.
    RM
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
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  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Tue Jan 18 13:02:19 2022
    On Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 3:53:32 PM UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 8:23:12 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 2:53:57 PM UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 6:03:41 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 17, 2022 at 6:00:14 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Monday, January 17, 2022 at 12:54:04 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 17, 2022 at 4:30:44 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    My picture quality is improving ( which is weird as I cant even see the shoreline along the lake now, while I could barely see it before), from what I can see -and hear- sounds like a good home crowd for Cameroon, I dunno, I dont think it is 80%, but I cant really say, tv pictures only shows the first few rows.
    On Monday, January 17, 2022 at 11:15:11 a.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Finally, a real snowday, kinda surprised how well the satellite internet is working in these conditions, though the picture is like watching an old snowy picture on a 1970s tv.

    Just Group A matches today. Cameroon v Cape Verde and Ethiopia v Burkina Faso. Cameroon are through already. Everyone else in with a chance. Ethiopia need to win and hope, the other two should get through with draws.

    Both games 0-0 and current standings


    1 Kamerun Kamerun 3 4 7
    rCo 2 Burkina Faso Burkina Faso 3 0 4
    rCo 3 Kap Verde Kap Verde 3 0 4
    rCo 4 |athiopien |athiopien 3 -4 1
    Hard to say if it is 80% attendance but it looked like the best attendance yet.

    Cape Verde deserved their 1-1 draw, I hope theyrCOll get through to the next round.

    RM
    I assume 3 teams get out of this group. Good match, CV came back, got the goal and then went too defensive. Cameroon had chances to win ad tried to win all the way to the end, when I thought they would be happy with the draw.

    Wait, whaaat???? the Cape Verde guy they is interviwin is white and sounds like an Irish Lily >White??????
    Malawi 0 Senegal 0

    There was nice trumpet playing reminiscent of early Desmond Dekker tracks. I would give the soundtrack to this match 4/5.

    Senegal win the group, Malawi third.

    It didnrCOt look like many people had attended when the match started but by the end the main stand had all but filled out.

    RM
    Ghana a goal and a man down to Comoros at half time and facing elimination if they canrCOt turn it around.

    RM
    Travel day for me after 47cm of snow yesterday, it was an interesting drive back into the city.
    That is tough for Ghana, now behind 2-0 . Just tuning into Morocco losing 1-0 to Gabon, but >they seem to pressing for a goal.
    Ghana fought back to make it 2-2 but Comoros find the late winner -3-2 Comoros! Ghana out!

    I donrCOt know if this result affects the computations on BinderrCOs super computer but this is the first real shock of the tournament.

    RM
    Ghana out with one point, might just break the Super Computer. I think Morocco rested a few players, but get a 2-2 draw coming back twice, nice goal by Hakimi. Comoros on three points, not sure that will be enough, I get the feeling you will need 4 points to advance.
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
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  • From Bruce Scott@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Wed Jan 19 18:47:05 2022
    On 2022-01-15, Binder Dundat <dundat@gmail.com> wrote:
    [...]

    Yes, Davies's heart problems are said to be due to covid.

    --
    ciao, Bruce
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  • From Mark@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Thu Jan 20 07:32:00 2022
    On Monday, January 17, 2022 at 5:54:04 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 17, 2022 at 4:30:44 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    My picture quality is improving ( which is weird as I cant even see the shoreline along the lake now, while I could barely see it before), from what I can see -and hear- sounds like a good home crowd for Cameroon, I dunno, I dont think it is 80%, but I cant really say, tv pictures only shows the first few rows.
    On Monday, January 17, 2022 at 11:15:11 a.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Finally, a real snowday, kinda surprised how well the satellite internet is working in these conditions, though the picture is like watching an old snowy picture on a 1970s tv.

    Just Group A matches today. Cameroon v Cape Verde and Ethiopia v Burkina Faso. Cameroon are through already. Everyone else in with a chance. Ethiopia need to win and hope, the other two should get through with draws.

    Both games 0-0 and current standings


    1 Kamerun Kamerun 3 4 7
    rCo 2 Burkina Faso Burkina Faso 3 0 4
    rCo 3 Kap Verde Kap Verde 3 0 4
    rCo 4 |athiopien |athiopien 3 -4 1
    Hard to say if it is 80% attendance but it looked like the best attendance yet.

    Cape Verde deserved their 1-1 draw, I hope theyrCOll get through to the next round.

    RM
    Cameroon have played Cape Verde 3 times in this tournament, including qualifiers. We've drawn 2 and lost 1.
    It's probably safe to say that Cameroon will not win the African Nations Cup! --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
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  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Thu Jan 20 10:29:44 2022
    On Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 10:32:02 AM UTC-5, Mark wrote:
    On Monday, January 17, 2022 at 5:54:04 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 17, 2022 at 4:30:44 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    My picture quality is improving ( which is weird as I cant even see the shoreline along the lake now, while I could barely see it before), from what I can see -and hear- sounds like a good home crowd for Cameroon, I dunno, I dont think it is 80%, but I cant really say, tv pictures only shows the first few rows.
    On Monday, January 17, 2022 at 11:15:11 a.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Finally, a real snowday, kinda surprised how well the satellite internet is working in these conditions, though the picture is like watching an old snowy picture on a 1970s tv.

    Just Group A matches today. Cameroon v Cape Verde and Ethiopia v Burkina Faso. Cameroon are through already. Everyone else in with a chance. Ethiopia need to win and hope, the other two should get through with draws.

    Both games 0-0 and current standings


    1 Kamerun Kamerun 3 4 7
    rCo 2 Burkina Faso Burkina Faso 3 0 4
    rCo 3 Kap Verde Kap Verde 3 0 4
    rCo 4 |athiopien |athiopien 3 -4 1
    Hard to say if it is 80% attendance but it looked like the best attendance yet.

    Cape Verde deserved their 1-1 draw, I hope theyrCOll get through to the next round.

    RM
    Cameroon have played Cape Verde 3 times in this tournament, including qualifiers. We've drawn 2 and lost 1.
    Are you Roger Milla?

    It's probably safe to say that Cameroon will not win the African Nations Cup!
    As someone who prefers to be totally safe, I will say it is safe to say Algeria will not defend the title.
    On the topic of safety. There is a video making the rounds of the world of a Lasse cruising down the river in her little yellow toyota at 100km/h, sinking her car and then taking a selfie on said sinking car. I have not driven on that river, but have often driven on the Ottawa Riviere (connected to the Rideau River which she was cruisin on), though maybe not that fast. I really have to meet this chick.
    I am back in my AFCON comfort zone, back in the -20C temps and white snow beaches. If you think about it, it is kinda remarkable that on Monday we had 50CM of snow then another 10-15cm yesterday, yet the drive up here was nice, with clean highways and bright sunshine and smooth sailing all the way here.
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
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  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Thu Jan 20 10:45:56 2022
    On Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 6:29:45 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 10:32:02 AM UTC-5, Mark wrote:
    On Monday, January 17, 2022 at 5:54:04 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 17, 2022 at 4:30:44 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    My picture quality is improving ( which is weird as I cant even see the shoreline along the lake now, while I could barely see it before), from what I can see -and hear- sounds like a good home crowd for Cameroon, I dunno, I dont think it is 80%, but I cant really say, tv pictures only shows the first few rows.
    On Monday, January 17, 2022 at 11:15:11 a.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Finally, a real snowday, kinda surprised how well the satellite internet is working in these conditions, though the picture is like watching an old snowy picture on a 1970s tv.

    Just Group A matches today. Cameroon v Cape Verde and Ethiopia v Burkina Faso. Cameroon are through already. Everyone else in with a chance. Ethiopia need to win and hope, the other two should get through with draws.

    Both games 0-0 and current standings


    1 Kamerun Kamerun 3 4 7
    rCo 2 Burkina Faso Burkina Faso 3 0 4
    rCo 3 Kap Verde Kap Verde 3 0 4
    rCo 4 |athiopien |athiopien 3 -4 1
    Hard to say if it is 80% attendance but it looked like the best attendance yet.

    Cape Verde deserved their 1-1 draw, I hope theyrCOll get through to the next round.

    RM
    Cameroon have played Cape Verde 3 times in this tournament, including qualifiers. We've drawn 2 and lost 1.
    Are you Roger Milla?

    It's probably safe to say that Cameroon will not win the African Nations Cup!
    As someone who prefers to be totally safe, I will say it is safe to say Algeria will not defend the title.

    Algeria going out so early has ruined this AFCON for me. ItrCOs only the running tracks around every pitch that are keeping me watching right now.
    RM
    On the topic of safety. There is a video making the rounds of the world of a Lasse cruising down the river in her little yellow toyota at 100km/h, sinking her car and then taking a selfie on said sinking car. I have not driven on that river, but have often driven on the Ottawa Riviere (connected to the Rideau River which she was cruisin on), though maybe not that fast. I really have to meet this chick.

    I am back in my AFCON comfort zone, back in the -20C temps and white snow beaches. If you think about it, it is kinda remarkable that on Monday we had 50CM of snow then another 10-15cm yesterday, yet the drive up here was nice, with clean highways and bright sunshine and smooth sailing all the way here.
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
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  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Thu Jan 20 10:57:19 2022
    Final group games are kinda anticlimactic, except for the Gambia being in it. For those who dont know, the Gambia is a little British holiday estuary, I m sure it used to be an important shipping port for them in the old days, you know for slaves and stuff, if memory serves me they have a lochness like dragon monster in the Gambia River. I only know that cus I was going to holiday there once ( went to Agadir instead, then spent one day in Agadir. Holidaying is different from travelling). I think that the top 3 are already qualified, Gambia could win the group, which would be something.
    On Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 1:45:57 PM UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 6:29:45 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 10:32:02 AM UTC-5, Mark wrote:
    On Monday, January 17, 2022 at 5:54:04 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 17, 2022 at 4:30:44 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    My picture quality is improving ( which is weird as I cant even see the shoreline along the lake now, while I could barely see it before), from what I can see -and hear- sounds like a good home crowd for Cameroon, I dunno, I dont think it is 80%, but I cant really say, tv pictures only shows the first few rows.
    On Monday, January 17, 2022 at 11:15:11 a.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Finally, a real snowday, kinda surprised how well the satellite internet is working in these conditions, though the picture is like watching an old snowy picture on a 1970s tv.

    Just Group A matches today. Cameroon v Cape Verde and Ethiopia v Burkina Faso. Cameroon are through already. Everyone else in with a chance. Ethiopia need to win and hope, the other two should get through with draws.

    Both games 0-0 and current standings


    1 Kamerun Kamerun 3 4 7
    rCo 2 Burkina Faso Burkina Faso 3 0 4
    rCo 3 Kap Verde Kap Verde 3 0 4
    rCo 4 |athiopien |athiopien 3 -4 1
    Hard to say if it is 80% attendance but it looked like the best attendance yet.

    Cape Verde deserved their 1-1 draw, I hope theyrCOll get through to the next round.

    RM
    Cameroon have played Cape Verde 3 times in this tournament, including qualifiers. We've drawn 2 and lost 1.
    Are you Roger Milla?

    It's probably safe to say that Cameroon will not win the African Nations Cup!
    As someone who prefers to be totally safe, I will say it is safe to say Algeria will not defend the title.

    Algeria going out so early has ruined this AFCON for me. ItrCOs only the running tracks around every pitch that are keeping me watching right now.

    RM
    On the topic of safety. There is a video making the rounds of the world of a Lasse cruising down the river in her little yellow toyota at 100km/h, sinking her car and then taking a selfie on said sinking car. I have not driven on that river, but have often driven on the Ottawa Riviere (connected to the Rideau River which she was cruisin on), though maybe not that fast. I really have to meet this chick.

    I am back in my AFCON comfort zone, back in the -20C temps and white snow beaches. If you think about it, it is kinda remarkable that on Monday we had 50CM of snow then another 10-15cm yesterday, yet the drive up here was nice, with clean highways and bright sunshine and smooth sailing all the way here.
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Thu Jan 20 11:53:45 2022
    Bayern should sign the the Gambia keeper as the Neuer replacement. Gambia want to win or at least draw this game. 0-0 ht
    I am not against running tracks, though I dont get why they make it better? Really not a lot to play for except for the 1/16 pairing. A good looking game already between Cote d ivioire and Egypt.
    On Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 1:57:21 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Final group games are kinda anticlimactic, except for the Gambia being in it. For those who dont know, the Gambia is a little British holiday estuary, I m sure it used to be an important shipping port for them in the old days, you know for slaves and stuff, if memory serves me they have a lochness like dragon monster in the Gambia River. I only know that cus I was going to holiday there once ( went to Agadir instead, then spent one day in Agadir. Holidaying is different from travelling). I think that the top 3 are already qualified, Gambia could win the group, which would be something.
    On Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 1:45:57 PM UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 6:29:45 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 10:32:02 AM UTC-5, Mark wrote:
    On Monday, January 17, 2022 at 5:54:04 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 17, 2022 at 4:30:44 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    My picture quality is improving ( which is weird as I cant even see the shoreline along the lake now, while I could barely see it before), from what I can see -and hear- sounds like a good home crowd for Cameroon, I dunno, I dont think it is 80%, but I cant really say, tv pictures only shows the first few rows.
    On Monday, January 17, 2022 at 11:15:11 a.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Finally, a real snowday, kinda surprised how well the satellite internet is working in these conditions, though the picture is like watching an old snowy picture on a 1970s tv.

    Just Group A matches today. Cameroon v Cape Verde and Ethiopia v Burkina Faso. Cameroon are through already. Everyone else in with a chance. Ethiopia need to win and hope, the other two should get through with draws.

    Both games 0-0 and current standings


    1 Kamerun Kamerun 3 4 7
    rCo 2 Burkina Faso Burkina Faso 3 0 4
    rCo 3 Kap Verde Kap Verde 3 0 4
    rCo 4 |athiopien |athiopien 3 -4 1
    Hard to say if it is 80% attendance but it looked like the best attendance yet.

    Cape Verde deserved their 1-1 draw, I hope theyrCOll get through to the next round.

    RM
    Cameroon have played Cape Verde 3 times in this tournament, including qualifiers. We've drawn 2 and lost 1.
    Are you Roger Milla?

    It's probably safe to say that Cameroon will not win the African Nations Cup!
    As someone who prefers to be totally safe, I will say it is safe to say Algeria will not defend the title.

    Algeria going out so early has ruined this AFCON for me. ItrCOs only the running tracks around every pitch that are keeping me watching right now.

    RM
    On the topic of safety. There is a video making the rounds of the world of a Lasse cruising down the river in her little yellow toyota at 100km/h, sinking her car and then taking a selfie on said sinking car. I have not driven on that river, but have often driven on the Ottawa Riviere (connected to the Rideau River which she was cruisin on), though maybe not that fast. I really have to meet this chick.

    I am back in my AFCON comfort zone, back in the -20C temps and white snow beaches. If you think about it, it is kinda remarkable that on Monday we had 50CM of snow then another 10-15cm yesterday, yet the drive up here was nice, with clean highways and bright sunshine and smooth sailing all the way here.
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  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Thu Jan 20 12:35:54 2022

    You can really see how the days are getting longer, it is the way the sun sets over the hills...oh yeah 0-0 20 mins left. I think Gambia will prove a tough opponent for who ever faces them in the next round. Tunisia have too many lazy Germans.
    On Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 2:53:47 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Bayern should sign the the Gambia keeper as the Neuer replacement. Gambia want to win or at least draw this game. 0-0 ht

    I am not against running tracks, though I dont get why they make it better?

    Really not a lot to play for except for the 1/16 pairing. A good looking game already between Cote d ivioire and Egypt.
    On Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 1:57:21 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Final group games are kinda anticlimactic, except for the Gambia being in it. For those who dont know, the Gambia is a little British holiday estuary, I m sure it used to be an important shipping port for them in the old days, you know for slaves and stuff, if memory serves me they have a lochness like dragon monster in the Gambia River. I only know that cus I was going to holiday there once ( went to Agadir instead, then spent one day in Agadir. Holidaying is different from travelling). I think that the top 3 are already qualified, Gambia could win the group, which would be something.
    On Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 1:45:57 PM UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 6:29:45 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 10:32:02 AM UTC-5, Mark wrote:
    On Monday, January 17, 2022 at 5:54:04 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 17, 2022 at 4:30:44 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    My picture quality is improving ( which is weird as I cant even see the shoreline along the lake now, while I could barely see it before), from what I can see -and hear- sounds like a good home crowd for Cameroon, I dunno, I dont think it is 80%, but I cant really say, tv pictures only shows the first few rows.
    On Monday, January 17, 2022 at 11:15:11 a.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Finally, a real snowday, kinda surprised how well the satellite internet is working in these conditions, though the picture is like watching an old snowy picture on a 1970s tv.

    Just Group A matches today. Cameroon v Cape Verde and Ethiopia v Burkina Faso. Cameroon are through already. Everyone else in with a chance. Ethiopia need to win and hope, the other two should get through with draws.

    Both games 0-0 and current standings


    1 Kamerun Kamerun 3 4 7
    rCo 2 Burkina Faso Burkina Faso 3 0 4
    rCo 3 Kap Verde Kap Verde 3 0 4
    rCo 4 |athiopien |athiopien 3 -4 1
    Hard to say if it is 80% attendance but it looked like the best attendance yet.

    Cape Verde deserved their 1-1 draw, I hope theyrCOll get through to the next round.

    RM
    Cameroon have played Cape Verde 3 times in this tournament, including qualifiers. We've drawn 2 and lost 1.
    Are you Roger Milla?

    It's probably safe to say that Cameroon will not win the African Nations Cup!
    As someone who prefers to be totally safe, I will say it is safe to say Algeria will not defend the title.

    Algeria going out so early has ruined this AFCON for me. ItrCOs only the running tracks around every pitch that are keeping me watching right now.

    RM
    On the topic of safety. There is a video making the rounds of the world of a Lasse cruising down the river in her little yellow toyota at 100km/h, sinking her car and then taking a selfie on said sinking car. I have not driven on that river, but have often driven on the Ottawa Riviere (connected to the Rideau River which she was cruisin on), though maybe not that fast. I really have to meet this chick.

    I am back in my AFCON comfort zone, back in the -20C temps and white snow beaches. If you think about it, it is kinda remarkable that on Monday we had 50CM of snow then another 10-15cm yesterday, yet the drive up here was nice, with clean highways and bright sunshine and smooth sailing all the way here.
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Werner Pichler@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Thu Jan 20 18:12:59 2022
    On Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 7:29:45 PM UTC+1, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 10:32:02 AM UTC-5, Mark wrote:
    On Monday, January 17, 2022 at 5:54:04 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 17, 2022 at 4:30:44 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    My picture quality is improving ( which is weird as I cant even see the shoreline along the lake now, while I could barely see it before), from what I can see -and hear- sounds like a good home crowd for Cameroon, I dunno, I dont think it is 80%, but I cant really say, tv pictures only shows the first few rows.
    On Monday, January 17, 2022 at 11:15:11 a.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Finally, a real snowday, kinda surprised how well the satellite internet is working in these conditions, though the picture is like watching an old snowy picture on a 1970s tv.

    Just Group A matches today. Cameroon v Cape Verde and Ethiopia v Burkina Faso. Cameroon are through already. Everyone else in with a chance. Ethiopia need to win and hope, the other two should get through with draws.

    Both games 0-0 and current standings


    1 Kamerun Kamerun 3 4 7
    rCo 2 Burkina Faso Burkina Faso 3 0 4
    rCo 3 Kap Verde Kap Verde 3 0 4
    rCo 4 |athiopien |athiopien 3 -4 1
    Hard to say if it is 80% attendance but it looked like the best attendance yet.

    Cape Verde deserved their 1-1 draw, I hope theyrCOll get through to the next round.

    RM
    Cameroon have played Cape Verde 3 times in this tournament, including qualifiers. We've drawn 2 and lost 1.
    Are you Roger Milla?

    It's probably safe to say that Cameroon will not win the African Nations Cup!
    As someone who prefers to be totally safe, I will say it is safe to say Algeria will not defend the title.

    On the topic of safety. There is a video making the rounds of the world of a Lasse cruising down the river in her little yellow toyota at 100km/h, sinking her car and then taking a selfie on said sinking car. I have not
    driven on that river, but have often driven on the Ottawa Riviere (connected to the Rideau River which she was cruisin on), though maybe not that fast. I really have to meet this chick.
    She sounds perfect for Mr Lily White.
    Ciao,
    Werner
    I am back in my AFCON comfort zone, back in the -20C temps and white snow beaches. If you think about it, it is kinda remarkable that on Monday we had 50CM of snow then another 10-15cm yesterday, yet the drive up here was nice, with clean highways and bright sunshine and smooth sailing all the way here.
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Thu Jan 20 20:52:01 2022
    On Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 9:13:01 PM UTC-5, Werner Pichler wrote:
    On Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 7:29:45 PM UTC+1, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 10:32:02 AM UTC-5, Mark wrote:
    On Monday, January 17, 2022 at 5:54:04 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 17, 2022 at 4:30:44 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    My picture quality is improving ( which is weird as I cant even see the shoreline along the lake now, while I could barely see it before), from what I can see -and hear- sounds like a good home crowd for Cameroon, I dunno, I dont think it is 80%, but I cant really say, tv pictures only shows the first few rows.
    On Monday, January 17, 2022 at 11:15:11 a.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Finally, a real snowday, kinda surprised how well the satellite internet is working in these conditions, though the picture is like watching an old snowy picture on a 1970s tv.

    Just Group A matches today. Cameroon v Cape Verde and Ethiopia v Burkina Faso. Cameroon are through already. Everyone else in with a chance. Ethiopia need to win and hope, the other two should get through with draws.

    Both games 0-0 and current standings


    1 Kamerun Kamerun 3 4 7
    rCo 2 Burkina Faso Burkina Faso 3 0 4
    rCo 3 Kap Verde Kap Verde 3 0 4
    rCo 4 |athiopien |athiopien 3 -4 1
    Hard to say if it is 80% attendance but it looked like the best attendance yet.

    Cape Verde deserved their 1-1 draw, I hope theyrCOll get through to the next round.

    RM
    Cameroon have played Cape Verde 3 times in this tournament, including qualifiers. We've drawn 2 and lost 1.
    Are you Roger Milla?

    It's probably safe to say that Cameroon will not win the African Nations Cup!
    As someone who prefers to be totally safe, I will say it is safe to say Algeria will not defend the title.

    On the topic of safety. There is a video making the rounds of the world of a Lasse cruising down the river in her little yellow toyota at 100km/h, sinking her car and then taking a selfie on said sinking car. I have not
    driven on that river, but have often driven on the Ottawa Riviere (connected to the Rideau River which she was cruisin on), though maybe not that fast. I really have to meet this chick.
    She sounds perfect for Mr Lily White.
    If she had gone down with the car and came back to life, should would be perfect for Mr. Lily White.
    here is the story: https://www.cnn.com/videos/world/2022/01/18/driver-selfie-car-ice-rescue-canada-jarrett-dnt-newday-vpx.cnn
    So AFCON takes a break for a couple of days before returning with the ko round of 16.
    Round of 16 schedule
    Jan. 23
    Burkina Faso vs. Gabon, 11 a.m.
    Nigeria vs. Tunisia, 2 p.m.
    It means nothing, but I think Nigeria looked the best team I saw in the group phase.
    Jan. 24
    Guinea vs. Gambia, 11 a.m.
    Cameroon vs. Comoros, 2 p.m.
    Good draw for Cameroon, I think.
    Jan. 25
    Senegal vs. Cape Verde, 11 a.m.
    Morocco vs. Malawi, 2 p.m.
    Jan. 26
    Ivory Coast vs. Egypt, 11 a.m.
    the match of the round, leaning towards Ivory Coast winning this one
    Equatorial Guinea vs. Mali, 2p.m.
    Other knockout stage dates
    Quarterfinals: Jan. 29-30
    Semifinals: Feb. 3-4
    Third-place match: Feb. 6
    Final: Feb. 6
    Ciao,
    Werner
    I am back in my AFCON comfort zone, back in the -20C temps and white snow beaches. If you think about it, it is kinda remarkable that on Monday we had 50CM of snow then another 10-15cm yesterday, yet the drive up here was nice, with clean highways and bright sunshine and smooth sailing all the way here.
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Werner Pichler@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sat Jan 22 13:48:32 2022
    On Friday, January 21, 2022 at 5:52:03 AM UTC+1, Binder Dundat wrote:

    So AFCON takes a break for a couple of days before returning with the ko round of 16.


    Round of 16 schedule
    Jan. 23
    Burkina Faso vs. Gabon, 11 a.m.
    Nigeria vs. Tunisia, 2 p.m.
    It means nothing, but I think Nigeria looked the best team I saw in the group phase.

    Jan. 24
    Guinea vs. Gambia, 11 a.m.
    Cameroon vs. Comoros, 2 p.m.
    Good draw for Cameroon, I think.

    I'm hearing that the Comoros will play without a goalkeeper?

    Ciao,
    Werner

    Jan. 25
    Senegal vs. Cape Verde, 11 a.m.
    Morocco vs. Malawi, 2 p.m.

    Jan. 26
    Ivory Coast vs. Egypt, 11 a.m.
    the match of the round, leaning towards Ivory Coast winning this one Equatorial Guinea vs. Mali, 2p.m.


    Other knockout stage dates
    Quarterfinals: Jan. 29-30
    Semifinals: Feb. 3-4
    Third-place match: Feb. 6
    Final: Feb. 6
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  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sun Jan 23 03:52:49 2022
    On Saturday, January 22, 2022 at 9:48:33 PM UTC, Werner Pichler wrote:
    On Friday, January 21, 2022 at 5:52:03 AM UTC+1, Binder Dundat wrote:

    So AFCON takes a break for a couple of days before returning with the ko round of 16.


    Round of 16 schedule
    Jan. 23
    Burkina Faso vs. Gabon, 11 a.m.
    Nigeria vs. Tunisia, 2 p.m.
    It means nothing, but I think Nigeria looked the best team I saw in the group phase.

    Jan. 24
    Guinea vs. Gambia, 11 a.m.
    Cameroon vs. Comoros, 2 p.m.
    Good draw for Cameroon, I think.
    I'm hearing that the Comoros will play without a goalkeeper?


    First choice keeper Salim Ben Borina injured, 7 others players out with Covid - including both substitute keepers.

    BBC Sport reporting that the rules state if 11 players are fit then a team has to pick someone to play in goal from the available 11.

    However, the rules also allow for exceptions in "exceptional circumstances" and Comoros are trying to get this treated as such.


    RM
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sun Jan 23 03:56:55 2022
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 11:52:50 AM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 22, 2022 at 9:48:33 PM UTC, Werner Pichler wrote:
    On Friday, January 21, 2022 at 5:52:03 AM UTC+1, Binder Dundat wrote:

    So AFCON takes a break for a couple of days before returning with the ko round of 16.


    Round of 16 schedule
    Jan. 23
    Burkina Faso vs. Gabon, 11 a.m.
    Nigeria vs. Tunisia, 2 p.m.
    It means nothing, but I think Nigeria looked the best team I saw in the group phase.

    Jan. 24
    Guinea vs. Gambia, 11 a.m.
    Cameroon vs. Comoros, 2 p.m.
    Good draw for Cameroon, I think.
    I'm hearing that the Comoros will play without a goalkeeper?
    First choice keeper Salim Ben Borina injured, 7 others players out with Covid - including both substitute keepers.

    BBC Sport reporting that the rules state if 11 players are fit then a team has to pick someone to play in goal from the available 11.

    However, the rules also allow for exceptions in "exceptional circumstances" and Comoros are trying to get this treated as such.


    RM

    And just to add to that, apparently Tunisia will be missing 12 players due to Covid for tonight's game with Nigeria.

    Wondering if this tournament will be decided on who can keep their squad clear of Covid?


    RM
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sun Jan 23 08:49:21 2022
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 6:56:57 a.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 11:52:50 AM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 22, 2022 at 9:48:33 PM UTC, Werner Pichler wrote:
    On Friday, January 21, 2022 at 5:52:03 AM UTC+1, Binder Dundat wrote:

    So AFCON takes a break for a couple of days before returning with the ko round of 16.


    Round of 16 schedule
    Jan. 23
    Burkina Faso vs. Gabon, 11 a.m.
    Nigeria vs. Tunisia, 2 p.m.
    It means nothing, but I think Nigeria looked the best team I saw in the group phase.

    Jan. 24
    Guinea vs. Gambia, 11 a.m.
    Cameroon vs. Comoros, 2 p.m.
    Good draw for Cameroon, I think.
    I'm hearing that the Comoros will play without a goalkeeper?
    First choice keeper Salim Ben Borina injured, 7 others players out with Covid - including both substitute keepers.

    BBC Sport reporting that the rules state if 11 players are fit then a team has to pick someone to play in goal from the available 11.

    However, the rules also allow for exceptions in "exceptional circumstances" and Comoros are trying to get this treated as such.


    RM
    And just to add to that, apparently Tunisia will be missing 12 players due to Covid for tonight's game with Nigeria.

    Wondering if this tournament will be decided on who can keep their squad clear of Covid?


    RM

    Burkina 1 - 0 Gabon ht
    Burkina were given a penalty for a light foul, but the resulting pk hit the crossbar. The referee seems a bit weird. Gabon made it 1-1 at the end, but called back for offside.

    Apparently Comoros have a keeper for the next game
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  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sun Jan 23 09:02:54 2022
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 11:49:23 a.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 6:56:57 a.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 11:52:50 AM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 22, 2022 at 9:48:33 PM UTC, Werner Pichler wrote:
    On Friday, January 21, 2022 at 5:52:03 AM UTC+1, Binder Dundat wrote:

    So AFCON takes a break for a couple of days before returning with the ko round of 16.


    Round of 16 schedule
    Jan. 23
    Burkina Faso vs. Gabon, 11 a.m.
    Nigeria vs. Tunisia, 2 p.m.
    It means nothing, but I think Nigeria looked the best team I saw in the group phase.

    Jan. 24
    Guinea vs. Gambia, 11 a.m.
    Cameroon vs. Comoros, 2 p.m.
    Good draw for Cameroon, I think.
    I'm hearing that the Comoros will play without a goalkeeper?
    First choice keeper Salim Ben Borina injured, 7 others players out with Covid - including both substitute keepers.

    BBC Sport reporting that the rules state if 11 players are fit then a team has to pick someone to play in goal from the available 11.

    However, the rules also allow for exceptions in "exceptional circumstances" and Comoros are trying to get this treated as such.


    RM
    And just to add to that, apparently Tunisia will be missing 12 players due to Covid for tonight's game with Nigeria.

    Wondering if this tournament will be decided on who can keep their squad clear of Covid?


    RM
    Burkina 1 - 0 Gabon ht
    Burkina were given a penalty for a light foul, but the resulting pk hit the crossbar. The referee seems a bit weird. Gabon made it 1-1 at the end, but called back for offside.

    The small stadium with the big running track, that looks to be out in the countryside somewhere, looks like it might have the allowed 60% crowd.



    Apparently Comoros have a keeper for the next game
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  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sun Jan 23 09:07:48 2022
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 4:49:23 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 6:56:57 a.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 11:52:50 AM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 22, 2022 at 9:48:33 PM UTC, Werner Pichler wrote:
    On Friday, January 21, 2022 at 5:52:03 AM UTC+1, Binder Dundat wrote:

    So AFCON takes a break for a couple of days before returning with the ko round of 16.


    Round of 16 schedule
    Jan. 23
    Burkina Faso vs. Gabon, 11 a.m.
    Nigeria vs. Tunisia, 2 p.m.
    It means nothing, but I think Nigeria looked the best team I saw in the group phase.

    Jan. 24
    Guinea vs. Gambia, 11 a.m.
    Cameroon vs. Comoros, 2 p.m.
    Good draw for Cameroon, I think.
    I'm hearing that the Comoros will play without a goalkeeper?
    First choice keeper Salim Ben Borina injured, 7 others players out with Covid - including both substitute keepers.

    BBC Sport reporting that the rules state if 11 players are fit then a team has to pick someone to play in goal from the available 11.

    However, the rules also allow for exceptions in "exceptional circumstances" and Comoros are trying to get this treated as such.


    RM
    And just to add to that, apparently Tunisia will be missing 12 players due to Covid for tonight's game with Nigeria.

    Wondering if this tournament will be decided on who can keep their squad clear of Covid?


    RM
    Burkina 1 - 0 Gabon ht
    Burkina were given a penalty for a light foul, but the resulting pk hit the crossbar. The referee seems a bit weird. Gabon made it 1-1 at the end, but called back for offside.

    Only saw the highlights as am watching Galatasaray - Trabzonspor. Beautiful through ball deep from midfield for Burkina Faso's goal, Traore placed it sweetly in off the post. The Gabon "equaliser" was ruled out for what looked to me like a very marginal offside, the kind that didn't used to be given in the days where they gave the attacker the benefit of the doubt. I don't like to see goals like that ruled out and I don't believe most fans do either.
    The ground at Limbe looks as full as I remember seeing it. Looks like this is the last game it will host during the tournament. A shame, it might only have a capacity of 20000 but has a lot of character with nice views of trees and hills in the background.
    RM
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  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sun Jan 23 09:30:40 2022
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 12:07:49 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 4:49:23 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 6:56:57 a.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 11:52:50 AM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 22, 2022 at 9:48:33 PM UTC, Werner Pichler wrote:
    On Friday, January 21, 2022 at 5:52:03 AM UTC+1, Binder Dundat wrote:

    So AFCON takes a break for a couple of days before returning with the ko round of 16.


    Round of 16 schedule
    Jan. 23
    Burkina Faso vs. Gabon, 11 a.m.
    Nigeria vs. Tunisia, 2 p.m.
    It means nothing, but I think Nigeria looked the best team I saw in the group phase.

    Jan. 24
    Guinea vs. Gambia, 11 a.m.
    Cameroon vs. Comoros, 2 p.m.
    Good draw for Cameroon, I think.
    I'm hearing that the Comoros will play without a goalkeeper?
    First choice keeper Salim Ben Borina injured, 7 others players out with Covid - including both substitute keepers.

    BBC Sport reporting that the rules state if 11 players are fit then a team has to pick someone to play in goal from the available 11.

    However, the rules also allow for exceptions in "exceptional circumstances" and Comoros are trying to get this treated as such.


    RM
    And just to add to that, apparently Tunisia will be missing 12 players due to Covid for tonight's game with Nigeria.

    Wondering if this tournament will be decided on who can keep their squad clear of Covid?


    RM
    Burkina 1 - 0 Gabon ht
    Burkina were given a penalty for a light foul, but the resulting pk hit the crossbar. The referee seems a bit weird. Gabon made it 1-1 at the end, but called back for offside.

    Only saw the highlights as am watching Galatasaray - Trabzonspor. Beautiful through ball deep from midfield for Burkina Faso's goal, Traore placed it sweetly in off the post. The Gabon "equaliser" was ruled out for what looked to me like a very marginal offside, the kind that didn't used to be given in the days where they gave the attacker the benefit of the doubt. I don't like to see goals like that ruled out and I don't believe most fans do either.

    The ground at Limbe looks as full as I remember seeing it. Looks like this is the last game it will host during the tournament. A shame, it might only have a capacity of 20000 but has a lot of character with nice views of trees and hills in the background.

    RM
    Lotsa cards flying, Gabon down to 10 men, still 1-0. I dont like this ref. He gave Burkina a light pk in the 1st half, then denied Gabon what would have been another very light pk, but then right after gave Burkina a free kick outside the box for a light but obvious shirt pull. Which made the Gabon players mad and then a bunch of cards flying again. About 25 mins left for Gabon to get back in it, but it will be tough.
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sun Jan 23 09:41:40 2022
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 12:30:41 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 12:07:49 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 4:49:23 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 6:56:57 a.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 11:52:50 AM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 22, 2022 at 9:48:33 PM UTC, Werner Pichler wrote:
    On Friday, January 21, 2022 at 5:52:03 AM UTC+1, Binder Dundat wrote:

    So AFCON takes a break for a couple of days before returning with the ko round of 16.


    Round of 16 schedule
    Jan. 23
    Burkina Faso vs. Gabon, 11 a.m.
    Nigeria vs. Tunisia, 2 p.m.
    It means nothing, but I think Nigeria looked the best team I saw in the group phase.

    Jan. 24
    Guinea vs. Gambia, 11 a.m.
    Cameroon vs. Comoros, 2 p.m.
    Good draw for Cameroon, I think.
    I'm hearing that the Comoros will play without a goalkeeper?
    First choice keeper Salim Ben Borina injured, 7 others players out with Covid - including both substitute keepers.

    BBC Sport reporting that the rules state if 11 players are fit then a team has to pick someone to play in goal from the available 11.

    However, the rules also allow for exceptions in "exceptional circumstances" and Comoros are trying to get this treated as such.


    RM
    And just to add to that, apparently Tunisia will be missing 12 players due to Covid for tonight's game with Nigeria.

    Wondering if this tournament will be decided on who can keep their squad clear of Covid?


    RM
    Burkina 1 - 0 Gabon ht
    Burkina were given a penalty for a light foul, but the resulting pk hit the crossbar. The referee seems a bit weird. Gabon made it 1-1 at the end, but called back for offside.

    Only saw the highlights as am watching Galatasaray - Trabzonspor. Beautiful through ball deep from midfield for Burkina Faso's goal, Traore placed it sweetly in off the post. The Gabon "equaliser" was ruled out for what looked to me like a very marginal offside, the kind that didn't used to be given in the days where they gave the attacker the benefit of the doubt. I don't like to see goals like that ruled out and I don't believe most fans do either.

    The ground at Limbe looks as full as I remember seeing it. Looks like this is the last game it will host during the tournament. A shame, it might only have a capacity of 20000 but has a lot of character with nice views of trees and hills in the background.

    RM
    Lotsa cards flying, Gabon down to 10 men, still 1-0. I dont like this ref. He gave Burkina a light pk in the 1st half, then denied Gabon what would have been another very light pk, but then right after gave Burkina a free kick outside the box for a light but obvious shirt pull. Which made the Gabon players mad and then a bunch of cards flying again. About 25 mins left for Gabon to get back in it, but it will be tough.
    Apparently it is hot and humid, the players look tired and it is now a game of 10 men of Gabon trying to score, but allowing a lot of 3 on 2s. Still 1-0
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sun Jan 23 09:50:17 2022
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 5:41:41 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 12:30:41 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 12:07:49 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 4:49:23 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 6:56:57 a.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 11:52:50 AM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 22, 2022 at 9:48:33 PM UTC, Werner Pichler wrote:
    On Friday, January 21, 2022 at 5:52:03 AM UTC+1, Binder Dundat wrote:

    So AFCON takes a break for a couple of days before returning with the ko round of 16.


    Round of 16 schedule
    Jan. 23
    Burkina Faso vs. Gabon, 11 a.m.
    Nigeria vs. Tunisia, 2 p.m.
    It means nothing, but I think Nigeria looked the best team I saw in the group phase.

    Jan. 24
    Guinea vs. Gambia, 11 a.m.
    Cameroon vs. Comoros, 2 p.m.
    Good draw for Cameroon, I think.
    I'm hearing that the Comoros will play without a goalkeeper?
    First choice keeper Salim Ben Borina injured, 7 others players out with Covid - including both substitute keepers.

    BBC Sport reporting that the rules state if 11 players are fit then a team has to pick someone to play in goal from the available 11.

    However, the rules also allow for exceptions in "exceptional circumstances" and Comoros are trying to get this treated as such.


    RM
    And just to add to that, apparently Tunisia will be missing 12 players due to Covid for tonight's game with Nigeria.

    Wondering if this tournament will be decided on who can keep their squad clear of Covid?


    RM
    Burkina 1 - 0 Gabon ht
    Burkina were given a penalty for a light foul, but the resulting pk hit the crossbar. The referee seems a bit weird. Gabon made it 1-1 at the end, but called back for offside.

    Only saw the highlights as am watching Galatasaray - Trabzonspor. Beautiful through ball deep from midfield for Burkina Faso's goal, Traore placed it sweetly in off the post. The Gabon "equaliser" was ruled out for what looked to me like a very marginal offside, the kind that didn't used to be given in the days where they gave the attacker the benefit of the doubt. I don't like to see goals like that ruled out and I don't believe most fans do either.

    The ground at Limbe looks as full as I remember seeing it. Looks like this is the last game it will host during the tournament. A shame, it might only have a capacity of 20000 but has a lot of character with nice views of trees and hills in the background.

    RM
    Lotsa cards flying, Gabon down to 10 men, still 1-0. I dont like this ref. He gave Burkina a light pk in the 1st half, then denied Gabon what would have been another very light pk, but then right after gave Burkina a free kick outside the box for a light but obvious shirt pull. Which made the Gabon players mad and then a bunch of cards flying again. About 25 mins left for Gabon to get back in it, but it will be tough.
    Apparently it is hot and humid, the players look tired and it is now a game of 10 men of Gabon trying to score, but allowing a lot of 3 on 2s. Still 1-0
    Gabon head in from a corner on 90 minutes - looks like we're heading for extra time!
    RM
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sun Jan 23 09:55:04 2022
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 12:50:18 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 5:41:41 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 12:30:41 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 12:07:49 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 4:49:23 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 6:56:57 a.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 11:52:50 AM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 22, 2022 at 9:48:33 PM UTC, Werner Pichler wrote:
    On Friday, January 21, 2022 at 5:52:03 AM UTC+1, Binder Dundat wrote:

    So AFCON takes a break for a couple of days before returning with the ko round of 16.


    Round of 16 schedule
    Jan. 23
    Burkina Faso vs. Gabon, 11 a.m.
    Nigeria vs. Tunisia, 2 p.m.
    It means nothing, but I think Nigeria looked the best team I saw in the group phase.

    Jan. 24
    Guinea vs. Gambia, 11 a.m.
    Cameroon vs. Comoros, 2 p.m.
    Good draw for Cameroon, I think.
    I'm hearing that the Comoros will play without a goalkeeper?
    First choice keeper Salim Ben Borina injured, 7 others players out with Covid - including both substitute keepers.

    BBC Sport reporting that the rules state if 11 players are fit then a team has to pick someone to play in goal from the available 11.

    However, the rules also allow for exceptions in "exceptional circumstances" and Comoros are trying to get this treated as such.


    RM
    And just to add to that, apparently Tunisia will be missing 12 players due to Covid for tonight's game with Nigeria.

    Wondering if this tournament will be decided on who can keep their squad clear of Covid?


    RM
    Burkina 1 - 0 Gabon ht
    Burkina were given a penalty for a light foul, but the resulting pk hit the crossbar. The referee seems a bit weird. Gabon made it 1-1 at the end, but called back for offside.

    Only saw the highlights as am watching Galatasaray - Trabzonspor. Beautiful through ball deep from midfield for Burkina Faso's goal, Traore placed it sweetly in off the post. The Gabon "equaliser" was ruled out for what looked to me like a very marginal offside, the kind that didn't used to be given in the days where they gave the attacker the benefit of the doubt. I don't like to see goals like that ruled out and I don't believe most fans do either.

    The ground at Limbe looks as full as I remember seeing it. Looks like this is the last game it will host during the tournament. A shame, it might only have a capacity of 20000 but has a lot of character with nice views of trees and hills in the background.

    RM
    Lotsa cards flying, Gabon down to 10 men, still 1-0. I dont like this ref. He gave Burkina a light pk in the 1st half, then denied Gabon what would have been another very light pk, but then right after gave Burkina a free kick outside the box for a light but obvious shirt pull. Which made the Gabon players mad and then a bunch of cards flying again. About 25 mins left for Gabon to get back in it, but it will be tough.
    Apparently it is hot and humid, the players look tired and it is now a game of 10 men of Gabon trying to score, but allowing a lot of 3 on 2s. Still 1-0
    Gabon head in from a corner on 90 minutes - looks like we're heading for extra time!
    Yup, well done Gabon, I wont blame the 10 men of Gabon if they go into a total defensive shell. But maybe they will go for it?
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sun Jan 23 10:56:33 2022
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 5:55:05 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 12:50:18 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 5:41:41 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 12:30:41 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 12:07:49 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 4:49:23 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 6:56:57 a.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 11:52:50 AM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 22, 2022 at 9:48:33 PM UTC, Werner Pichler wrote:
    On Friday, January 21, 2022 at 5:52:03 AM UTC+1, Binder Dundat wrote:

    So AFCON takes a break for a couple of days before returning with the ko round of 16.


    Round of 16 schedule
    Jan. 23
    Burkina Faso vs. Gabon, 11 a.m.
    Nigeria vs. Tunisia, 2 p.m.
    It means nothing, but I think Nigeria looked the best team I saw in the group phase.

    Jan. 24
    Guinea vs. Gambia, 11 a.m.
    Cameroon vs. Comoros, 2 p.m.
    Good draw for Cameroon, I think.
    I'm hearing that the Comoros will play without a goalkeeper?
    First choice keeper Salim Ben Borina injured, 7 others players out with Covid - including both substitute keepers.

    BBC Sport reporting that the rules state if 11 players are fit then a team has to pick someone to play in goal from the available 11.

    However, the rules also allow for exceptions in "exceptional circumstances" and Comoros are trying to get this treated as such.


    RM
    And just to add to that, apparently Tunisia will be missing 12 players due to Covid for tonight's game with Nigeria.

    Wondering if this tournament will be decided on who can keep their squad clear of Covid?


    RM
    Burkina 1 - 0 Gabon ht
    Burkina were given a penalty for a light foul, but the resulting pk hit the crossbar. The referee seems a bit weird. Gabon made it 1-1 at the end, but called back for offside.

    Only saw the highlights as am watching Galatasaray - Trabzonspor. Beautiful through ball deep from midfield for Burkina Faso's goal, Traore placed it sweetly in off the post. The Gabon "equaliser" was ruled out for what looked to me like a very marginal offside, the kind that didn't used to be given in the days where they gave the attacker the benefit of the doubt. I don't like to see goals like that ruled out and I don't believe most fans do either.

    The ground at Limbe looks as full as I remember seeing it. Looks like this is the last game it will host during the tournament. A shame, it might only have a capacity of 20000 but has a lot of character with nice views of trees and hills in the background.

    RM
    Lotsa cards flying, Gabon down to 10 men, still 1-0. I dont like this ref. He gave Burkina a light pk in the 1st half, then denied Gabon what would have been another very light pk, but then right after gave Burkina a free kick outside the box for a light but obvious shirt pull. Which made the Gabon players mad and then a bunch of cards flying again. About 25 mins left for Gabon to get back in it, but it will be tough.
    Apparently it is hot and humid, the players look tired and it is now a game of 10 men of Gabon trying to score, but allowing a lot of 3 on 2s. Still 1-0
    Gabon head in from a corner on 90 minutes - looks like we're heading for extra time!
    Yup, well done Gabon, I wont blame the 10 men of Gabon if they go into a total defensive shell. But maybe they will go for it?
    Burkina Faso advance after 9 rounds of penalties! What a shootout!
    RM
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sun Jan 23 10:58:29 2022
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 12:55:05 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 12:50:18 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 5:41:41 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 12:30:41 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 12:07:49 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 4:49:23 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 6:56:57 a.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 11:52:50 AM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 22, 2022 at 9:48:33 PM UTC, Werner Pichler wrote:
    On Friday, January 21, 2022 at 5:52:03 AM UTC+1, Binder Dundat wrote:

    So AFCON takes a break for a couple of days before returning with the ko round of 16.


    Round of 16 schedule
    Jan. 23
    Burkina Faso vs. Gabon, 11 a.m.
    Nigeria vs. Tunisia, 2 p.m.
    It means nothing, but I think Nigeria looked the best team I saw in the group phase.

    Jan. 24
    Guinea vs. Gambia, 11 a.m.
    Cameroon vs. Comoros, 2 p.m.
    Good draw for Cameroon, I think.
    I'm hearing that the Comoros will play without a goalkeeper?
    First choice keeper Salim Ben Borina injured, 7 others players out with Covid - including both substitute keepers.

    BBC Sport reporting that the rules state if 11 players are fit then a team has to pick someone to play in goal from the available 11.

    However, the rules also allow for exceptions in "exceptional circumstances" and Comoros are trying to get this treated as such.


    RM
    And just to add to that, apparently Tunisia will be missing 12 players due to Covid for tonight's game with Nigeria.

    Wondering if this tournament will be decided on who can keep their squad clear of Covid?


    RM
    Burkina 1 - 0 Gabon ht
    Burkina were given a penalty for a light foul, but the resulting pk hit the crossbar. The referee seems a bit weird. Gabon made it 1-1 at the end, but called back for offside.

    Only saw the highlights as am watching Galatasaray - Trabzonspor. Beautiful through ball deep from midfield for Burkina Faso's goal, Traore placed it sweetly in off the post. The Gabon "equaliser" was ruled out for what looked to me like a very marginal offside, the kind that didn't used to be given in the days where they gave the attacker the benefit of the doubt. I don't like to see goals like that ruled out and I don't believe most fans do either.

    The ground at Limbe looks as full as I remember seeing it. Looks like this is the last game it will host during the tournament. A shame, it might only have a capacity of 20000 but has a lot of character with nice views of trees and hills in the background.

    RM
    Lotsa cards flying, Gabon down to 10 men, still 1-0. I dont like this ref. He gave Burkina a light pk in the 1st half, then denied Gabon what would have been another very light pk, but then right after gave Burkina a free kick outside the box for a light but obvious shirt pull. Which made the Gabon players mad and then a bunch of cards flying again. About 25 mins left for Gabon to get back in it, but it will be tough.
    Apparently it is hot and humid, the players look tired and it is now a game of 10 men of Gabon trying to score, but allowing a lot of 3 on 2s. Still 1-0
    Gabon head in from a corner on 90 minutes - looks like we're heading for extra time!
    Yup, well done Gabon, I wont blame the 10 men of Gabon if they go into a total defensive shell. But maybe they will go for it?
    The never ending game, finally ends after the 18th penalty kick. Gabon did so well, but Burkina Faso wins the shootout.
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sun Jan 23 12:30:45 2022
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 6:58:30 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 12:55:05 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 12:50:18 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 5:41:41 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 12:30:41 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 12:07:49 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 4:49:23 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 6:56:57 a.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 11:52:50 AM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 22, 2022 at 9:48:33 PM UTC, Werner Pichler wrote:
    On Friday, January 21, 2022 at 5:52:03 AM UTC+1, Binder Dundat wrote:

    So AFCON takes a break for a couple of days before returning with the ko round of 16.


    Round of 16 schedule
    Jan. 23
    Burkina Faso vs. Gabon, 11 a.m.
    Nigeria vs. Tunisia, 2 p.m.
    It means nothing, but I think Nigeria looked the best team I saw in the group phase.

    Jan. 24
    Guinea vs. Gambia, 11 a.m.
    Cameroon vs. Comoros, 2 p.m.
    Good draw for Cameroon, I think.
    I'm hearing that the Comoros will play without a goalkeeper?
    First choice keeper Salim Ben Borina injured, 7 others players out with Covid - including both substitute keepers.

    BBC Sport reporting that the rules state if 11 players are fit then a team has to pick someone to play in goal from the available 11.

    However, the rules also allow for exceptions in "exceptional circumstances" and Comoros are trying to get this treated as such.


    RM
    And just to add to that, apparently Tunisia will be missing 12 players due to Covid for tonight's game with Nigeria.

    Wondering if this tournament will be decided on who can keep their squad clear of Covid?


    RM
    Burkina 1 - 0 Gabon ht
    Burkina were given a penalty for a light foul, but the resulting pk hit the crossbar. The referee seems a bit weird. Gabon made it 1-1 at the end, but called back for offside.

    Only saw the highlights as am watching Galatasaray - Trabzonspor. Beautiful through ball deep from midfield for Burkina Faso's goal, Traore placed it sweetly in off the post. The Gabon "equaliser" was ruled out for what looked to me like a very marginal offside, the kind that didn't used to be given in the days where they gave the attacker the benefit of the doubt. I don't like to see goals like that ruled out and I don't believe most fans do either.

    The ground at Limbe looks as full as I remember seeing it. Looks like this is the last game it will host during the tournament. A shame, it might only have a capacity of 20000 but has a lot of character with nice views of trees and hills in the background.

    RM
    Lotsa cards flying, Gabon down to 10 men, still 1-0. I dont like this ref. He gave Burkina a light pk in the 1st half, then denied Gabon what would have been another very light pk, but then right after gave Burkina a free kick outside the box for a light but obvious shirt pull. Which made the Gabon players mad and then a bunch of cards flying again. About 25 mins left for Gabon to get back in it, but it will be tough.
    Apparently it is hot and humid, the players look tired and it is now a game of 10 men of Gabon trying to score, but allowing a lot of 3 on 2s. Still 1-0
    Gabon head in from a corner on 90 minutes - looks like we're heading for extra time!
    Yup, well done Gabon, I wont blame the 10 men of Gabon if they go into a total defensive shell. But maybe they will go for it?
    The never ending game, finally ends after the 18th penalty kick. Gabon did so well, but Burkina Faso wins the shootout.
    Tunisia 12 men down with Covid but Nigeria a goal and a man down on the night! 16 minutes left.
    RM
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sun Jan 23 12:35:30 2022
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 8:30:46 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 6:58:30 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 12:55:05 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 12:50:18 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 5:41:41 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 12:30:41 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 12:07:49 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 4:49:23 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 6:56:57 a.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 11:52:50 AM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 22, 2022 at 9:48:33 PM UTC, Werner Pichler wrote:
    On Friday, January 21, 2022 at 5:52:03 AM UTC+1, Binder Dundat wrote:

    So AFCON takes a break for a couple of days before returning with the ko round of 16.


    Round of 16 schedule
    Jan. 23
    Burkina Faso vs. Gabon, 11 a.m.
    Nigeria vs. Tunisia, 2 p.m.
    It means nothing, but I think Nigeria looked the best team I saw in the group phase.

    Jan. 24
    Guinea vs. Gambia, 11 a.m.
    Cameroon vs. Comoros, 2 p.m.
    Good draw for Cameroon, I think.
    I'm hearing that the Comoros will play without a goalkeeper?
    First choice keeper Salim Ben Borina injured, 7 others players out with Covid - including both substitute keepers.

    BBC Sport reporting that the rules state if 11 players are fit then a team has to pick someone to play in goal from the available 11.

    However, the rules also allow for exceptions in "exceptional circumstances" and Comoros are trying to get this treated as such.


    RM
    And just to add to that, apparently Tunisia will be missing 12 players due to Covid for tonight's game with Nigeria.

    Wondering if this tournament will be decided on who can keep their squad clear of Covid?


    RM
    Burkina 1 - 0 Gabon ht
    Burkina were given a penalty for a light foul, but the resulting pk hit the crossbar. The referee seems a bit weird. Gabon made it 1-1 at the end, but called back for offside.

    Only saw the highlights as am watching Galatasaray - Trabzonspor. Beautiful through ball deep from midfield for Burkina Faso's goal, Traore placed it sweetly in off the post. The Gabon "equaliser" was ruled out for what looked to me like a very marginal offside, the kind that didn't used to be given in the days where they gave the attacker the benefit of the doubt. I don't like to see goals like that ruled out and I don't believe most fans do either.

    The ground at Limbe looks as full as I remember seeing it. Looks like this is the last game it will host during the tournament. A shame, it might only have a capacity of 20000 but has a lot of character with nice views of trees and hills in the background.

    RM
    Lotsa cards flying, Gabon down to 10 men, still 1-0. I dont like this ref. He gave Burkina a light pk in the 1st half, then denied Gabon what would have been another very light pk, but then right after gave Burkina a free kick outside the box for a light but obvious shirt pull. Which made the Gabon players mad and then a bunch of cards flying again. About 25 mins left for Gabon to get back in it, but it will be tough.
    Apparently it is hot and humid, the players look tired and it is now a game of 10 men of Gabon trying to score, but allowing a lot of 3 on 2s. Still 1-0
    Gabon head in from a corner on 90 minutes - looks like we're heading for extra time!
    Yup, well done Gabon, I wont blame the 10 men of Gabon if they go into a total defensive shell. But maybe they will go for it?
    The never ending game, finally ends after the 18th penalty kick. Gabon did so well, but Burkina Faso wins the shootout.
    Tunisia 12 men down with Covid but Nigeria a goal and a man down on the night! 16 minutes left.

    RM
    IrCOve noticed some of these AFCON matches start with the ground looking quite empty but after 20 minutes or so fill up. Not sure if Covid checks are delaying peoplerCOs entry or of this is just how things are done in this part of the World.
    RM
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sun Jan 23 12:53:08 2022
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 3:35:32 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 8:30:46 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 6:58:30 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 12:55:05 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 12:50:18 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 5:41:41 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 12:30:41 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 12:07:49 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 4:49:23 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 6:56:57 a.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 11:52:50 AM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 22, 2022 at 9:48:33 PM UTC, Werner Pichler wrote:
    On Friday, January 21, 2022 at 5:52:03 AM UTC+1, Binder Dundat wrote:

    So AFCON takes a break for a couple of days before returning with the ko round of 16.


    Round of 16 schedule
    Jan. 23
    Burkina Faso vs. Gabon, 11 a.m.
    Nigeria vs. Tunisia, 2 p.m.
    It means nothing, but I think Nigeria looked the best team I saw in the group phase.

    Jan. 24
    Guinea vs. Gambia, 11 a.m.
    Cameroon vs. Comoros, 2 p.m.
    Good draw for Cameroon, I think.
    I'm hearing that the Comoros will play without a goalkeeper?
    First choice keeper Salim Ben Borina injured, 7 others players out with Covid - including both substitute keepers.

    BBC Sport reporting that the rules state if 11 players are fit then a team has to pick someone to play in goal from the available 11.

    However, the rules also allow for exceptions in "exceptional circumstances" and Comoros are trying to get this treated as such.


    RM
    And just to add to that, apparently Tunisia will be missing 12 players due to Covid for tonight's game with Nigeria.

    Wondering if this tournament will be decided on who can keep their squad clear of Covid?


    RM
    Burkina 1 - 0 Gabon ht
    Burkina were given a penalty for a light foul, but the resulting pk hit the crossbar. The referee seems a bit weird. Gabon made it 1-1 at the end, but called back for offside.

    Only saw the highlights as am watching Galatasaray - Trabzonspor. Beautiful through ball deep from midfield for Burkina Faso's goal, Traore placed it sweetly in off the post. The Gabon "equaliser" was ruled out for what looked to me like a very marginal offside, the kind that didn't used to be given in the days where they gave the attacker the benefit of the doubt. I don't like to see goals like that ruled out and I don't believe most fans do either.

    The ground at Limbe looks as full as I remember seeing it. Looks like this is the last game it will host during the tournament. A shame, it might only have a capacity of 20000 but has a lot of character with nice views of trees and hills in the background.

    RM
    Lotsa cards flying, Gabon down to 10 men, still 1-0. I dont like this ref. He gave Burkina a light pk in the 1st half, then denied Gabon what would have been another very light pk, but then right after gave Burkina a free kick outside the box for a light but obvious shirt pull. Which made the Gabon players mad and then a bunch of cards flying again. About 25 mins left for Gabon to get back in it, but it will be tough.
    Apparently it is hot and humid, the players look tired and it is now a game of 10 men of Gabon trying to score, but allowing a lot of 3 on 2s. Still 1-0
    Gabon head in from a corner on 90 minutes - looks like we're heading for extra time!
    Yup, well done Gabon, I wont blame the 10 men of Gabon if they go into a total defensive shell. But maybe they will go for it?
    The never ending game, finally ends after the 18th penalty kick. Gabon did so well, but Burkina Faso wins the shootout.
    Tunisia 12 men down with Covid but Nigeria a goal and a man down on the night! 16 minutes left.

    RM
    IrCOve noticed some of these AFCON matches start with the ground looking quite empty but after 20 minutes or so fill up. Not sure if Covid checks are delaying peoplerCOs entry or of this is just how things are done in this part of the World.

    RM
    I thought Nigeria looked good in the group stage and Tunisia not so good, only caught the end of this match, but commentators suggest it was a Tunisia defensive masterclass.
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  • From Werner Pichler@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sun Jan 23 21:02:20 2022
    Real Mardin <real_mardin@yahoo.co.uk> wrote:


    Only saw the highlights as am watching
    Galatasaray - Trabzonspor.

    Incidentally, whatrCys GalarCys historically worst ever season finish?

    Ciao,
    Werner
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  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sun Jan 23 13:39:41 2022
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 9:02:23 PM UTC, Werner Pichler wrote:
    Real Mardin <real_...@yahoo.co.uk> wrote:


    Only saw the highlights as am watching
    Galatasaray - Trabzonspor.
    Incidentally, whatrCys GalarCys historically worst ever season finish?

    Ciao,
    Werner
    :(
    Depends how you look at it.
    6th place in the 1917/18 Istanbul Football League was a last place finish, albeit in a league with no relegation.
    In 1981/82 Galatasaray finished 11th out of 17 in the Turkish First Division (top tier).
    The worst finish since the old First Division was rebranded the Super League was 8th out of 18 in 2010/11.
    What you're getting at is after 23 of 38 rounds we're currently 15th out of 20. Two places and three points above the relegation zone.
    The only saving grace is the mid-table positions have quite a few teams with similar points and we could win a couple and get back into the top half of the table.
    We actually played quite well today but a defensive error for the second goal (defensive midfielder Taylan receives ball from keeper to lay it off for a "team mate" who turned out to be Trabzonspor striker Visca who was more than happy to receive the ball and put it past our keeper) cost us dear.
    RM
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  • From MH@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sun Jan 23 23:13:34 2022
    On 2022-01-23 14:39, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 9:02:23 PM UTC, Werner Pichler wrote:
    Real Mardin <real_...@yahoo.co.uk> wrote:


    Only saw the highlights as am watching
    Galatasaray - Trabzonspor.
    Incidentally, whatrCys GalarCys historically worst ever season finish?

    Ciao,
    Werner

    :(

    Depends how you look at it.

    6th place in the 1917/18 Istanbul Football League was a last place finish, albeit in a league with no relegation.

    In 1981/82 Galatasaray finished 11th out of 17 in the Turkish First Division (top tier).

    The worst finish since the old First Division was rebranded the Super League was 8th out of 18 in 2010/11.

    What you're getting at is after 23 of 38 rounds we're currently 15th out of 20. Two places and three points above the relegation zone.

    The only saving grace is the mid-table positions have quite a few teams with similar points and we could win a couple and get back into the top half of the table.

    We actually played quite well today but a defensive error for the second goal (defensive midfielder Taylan receives ball from keeper to lay it off for a "team mate" who turned out to be Trabzonspor striker Visca who was more than happy to receive the ball and put it past our keeper) cost us dear.

    Why are Trabzonspor so strong this year ?
    And when is the last time all three big Istanbul teams have all
    struggled simultaneously as they are doing now (best of the 4 currently
    fifth) ? Even when Bursaspor won, second and third went to Fenerbahce
    and Galatasaray. And Besiktas at least managed third the year
    Basaksehir won (two years back).

    RM

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  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Mon Jan 24 09:20:01 2022
    Hey, lets keep this thread on topic! I could sit here an type about the weather and how cold it is and how much I drank or am drinking, or how I am smoking weed from a bong or about how my puppy loves the snow and cold etc... but no, I am a professional and always keep on topic. If you wanted to talk about on topic stuff, you could mention how the Gambia coach is a bit of a throwback. Like how before all the African coaches were long haired Germans or Frenchman, OK this guy is Belgian and his hair is nowhere near as long and luxurious as those guys like Winnie Schafer and that french guy, but it has to be on topic.
    The Gambia done well, especially when you consider the country is about the size and population of Maniwaki and they have a German regional liga player in goal.
    0-0 60 min
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  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Mon Jan 24 10:47:34 2022
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 5:20:03 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Hey, lets keep this thread on topic! I could sit here an type about the weather and how cold it is and how much I drank or am drinking, or how I am smoking weed from a bong or about how my puppy loves the snow and cold etc... but no, I am a professional and always keep on topic. If you wanted to talk about on topic stuff, you could mention how the Gambia coach is a bit of a throwback. Like how before all the African coaches were long haired Germans or Frenchman, OK this guy is Belgian and his hair is nowhere near as long and luxurious as those guys like Winnie Schafer and that french guy, but it has to be on topic.

    The Gambia done well, especially when you consider the country is about the size and population of Maniwaki and they have a German regional liga player in goal.

    0-0 60 min
    My on topic contribution is to confirm that The Gambia beat Guinea 1-0. The Scorpions are ranked 150th in the World- the lowest of any team in the tournament- but are now in the quarterfinals!
    RM
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  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Mon Jan 24 11:05:14 2022
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 6:47:35 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 5:20:03 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Hey, lets keep this thread on topic! I could sit here an type about the weather and how cold it is and how much I drank or am drinking, or how I am smoking weed from a bong or about how my puppy loves the snow and cold etc... but no, I am a professional and always keep on topic. If you wanted to talk about on topic stuff, you could mention how the Gambia coach is a bit of a throwback. Like how before all the African coaches were long haired Germans or Frenchman, OK this guy is Belgian and his hair is nowhere near as long and luxurious as those guys like Winnie Schafer and that french guy, but it has to be on topic.

    The Gambia done well, especially when you consider the country is about the size and population of Maniwaki and they have a German regional liga player in goal.

    0-0 60 min
    My on topic contribution is to confirm that The Gambia beat Guinea 1-0. The Scorpions are ranked 150th in the World- the lowest of any team in the tournament- but are now in the quarterfinals!

    RM
    Another on topic contribution: Comoros have had to pick their left back Alhadur as keeper due to all their actual keepers being out with injury or Covid. Will the outfield players give the poor guy enough protection from Cameroon?
    RM
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  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Mon Jan 24 11:12:32 2022
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 7:05:15 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 6:47:35 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 5:20:03 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Hey, lets keep this thread on topic! I could sit here an type about the weather and how cold it is and how much I drank or am drinking, or how I am smoking weed from a bong or about how my puppy loves the snow and cold etc... but no, I am a professional and always keep on topic. If you wanted to talk about on topic stuff, you could mention how the Gambia coach is a bit of a throwback. Like how before all the African coaches were long haired Germans or Frenchman, OK this guy is Belgian and his hair is nowhere near as long and luxurious as those guys like Winnie Schafer and that french guy, but it has to be on topic.

    The Gambia done well, especially when you consider the country is about the size and population of Maniwaki and they have a German regional liga player in goal.

    0-0 60 min
    My on topic contribution is to confirm that The Gambia beat Guinea 1-0. The Scorpions are ranked 150th in the World- the lowest of any team in the tournament- but are now in the quarterfinals!

    RM
    Another on topic contribution: Comoros have had to pick their left back Alhadur as keeper due to all their actual keepers being out with injury or Covid. Will the outfield players give the poor guy enough protection from Cameroon?

    RM
    It gets worse for Comoros- Abdou has been sent of after 6 minutes for stamping on a Cameroon player from behind. It took a VAR review to pick up on this - but was it really a clear and obvious error?
    I have reviewed my post and certify that it is on topic.
    RM
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  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Mon Jan 24 11:29:49 2022
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 7:12:33 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 7:05:15 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 6:47:35 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 5:20:03 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Hey, lets keep this thread on topic! I could sit here an type about the weather and how cold it is and how much I drank or am drinking, or how I am smoking weed from a bong or about how my puppy loves the snow and cold etc... but no, I am a professional and always keep on topic. If you wanted to talk about on topic stuff, you could mention how the Gambia coach is a bit of a throwback. Like how before all the African coaches were long haired Germans or Frenchman, OK this guy is Belgian and his hair is nowhere near as long and luxurious as those guys like Winnie Schafer and that french guy, but it has to be on topic.

    The Gambia done well, especially when you consider the country is about the size and population of Maniwaki and they have a German regional liga player in goal.

    0-0 60 min
    My on topic contribution is to confirm that The Gambia beat Guinea 1-0. The Scorpions are ranked 150th in the World- the lowest of any team in the tournament- but are now in the quarterfinals!

    RM
    Another on topic contribution: Comoros have had to pick their left back Alhadur as keeper due to all their actual keepers being out with injury or Covid. Will the outfield players give the poor guy enough protection from Cameroon?

    RM
    It gets worse for Comoros- Abdou has been sent of after 6 minutes for stamping on a Cameroon player from behind. It took a VAR review to pick up on this - but was it really a clear and obvious error?

    I have reviewed my post and certify that it is on topic.

    RM
    25 minutes gone 0-0.
    It doesnrCOt matter if the opposition keeper is a guy whorCOs never kept goal before or a cardboard cut out, if you canrCOt create a shot on target you wonrCOt get the ball past him.
    No shots on target for Cameroon so far.
    RM
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  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Mon Jan 24 11:30:51 2022
    I am gonna have to go off topic, my new Starlink just arrived at the end of the Gambia game, it arrived like a Gambian river dragon, so unexpectedly, so I waited for the match to end (yah Gambia!) and set it up, relatively quick and easy. Now watching the Afcon the way it was meant to be viewed, through the Tesla guy's internet, cus he is South African innit he?
    Seems the picture is better, speed test on the starlink app sez 100mbs, while the internet speedtest at speedtest.net sez around 40mbs, though that may have something to do with the old acer10 I am using, have to try it on my real laptop later. Be interesting to see how everything works, like netflix on the firestick and such
    SO anyway back up and thankfully due to all the on topic posts, I know now Cameroon had the keeper sent off. Really? Wow that sucks, maybe nepotism for cameroon influencing the call?
    0-0 27min
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 2:12:33 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 7:05:15 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 6:47:35 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 5:20:03 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Hey, lets keep this thread on topic! I could sit here an type about the weather and how cold it is and how much I drank or am drinking, or how I am smoking weed from a bong or about how my puppy loves the snow and cold etc... but no, I am a professional and always keep on topic. If you wanted to talk about on topic stuff, you could mention how the Gambia coach is a bit of a throwback. Like how before all the African coaches were long haired Germans or Frenchman, OK this guy is Belgian and his hair is nowhere near as long and luxurious as those guys like Winnie Schafer and that french guy, but it has to be on topic.

    The Gambia done well, especially when you consider the country is about the size and population of Maniwaki and they have a German regional liga player in goal.

    0-0 60 min
    My on topic contribution is to confirm that The Gambia beat Guinea 1-0. The Scorpions are ranked 150th in the World- the lowest of any team in the tournament- but are now in the quarterfinals!

    RM
    Another on topic contribution: Comoros have had to pick their left back Alhadur as keeper due to all their actual keepers being out with injury or Covid. Will the outfield players give the poor guy enough protection from Cameroon?

    RM
    It gets worse for Comoros- Abdou has been sent of after 6 minutes for stamping on a Cameroon player from behind. It took a VAR review to pick up on this - but was it really a clear and obvious error?

    I have reviewed my post and certify that it is on topic.

    RM
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  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Mon Jan 24 11:33:15 2022
    MOn Monday, January 24, 2022 at 7:12:33 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 7:05:15 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 6:47:35 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 5:20:03 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Hey, lets keep this thread on topic! I could sit here an type about the weather and how cold it is and how much I drank or am drinking, or how I am smoking weed from a bong or about how my puppy loves the snow and cold etc... but no, I am a professional and always keep on topic. If you wanted to talk about on topic stuff, you could mention how the Gambia coach is a bit of a throwback. Like how before all the African coaches were long haired Germans or Frenchman, OK this guy is Belgian and his hair is nowhere near as long and luxurious as those guys like Winnie Schafer and that french guy, but it has to be on topic.

    The Gambia done well, especially when you consider the country is about the size and population of Maniwaki and they have a German regional liga player in goal.

    0-0 60 min
    My on topic contribution is to confirm that The Gambia beat Guinea 1-0. The Scorpions are ranked 150th in the World- the lowest of any team in the tournament- but are now in the quarterfinals!

    RM
    Another on topic contribution: Comoros have had to pick their left back Alhadur as keeper due to all their actual keepers being out with injury or Covid. Will the outfield players give the poor guy enough protection from Cameroon?

    RM
    It gets worse for Comoros- Abdou has been sent of after 6 minutes for stamping on a Cameroon player from behind. It took a VAR review to pick up on this - but was it really a clear and obvious error?

    I have reviewed my post and certify that it is on topic.

    RM
    At last! Toka-Ekampbi gets a shot on target, the stand in keeper predictably was nowhere near it. 1-0 Cameroon!
    RM
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  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Mon Jan 24 11:38:36 2022
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 7:30:52 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    I am gonna have to go off topic, my new Starlink just arrived at the end of the Gambia game, it arrived like a Gambian river dragon, so unexpectedly, so I waited for the match to end (yah Gambia!) and set it up, relatively quick and easy. Now watching the Afcon the way it was meant to be viewed, through the Tesla guy's internet, cus he is South African innit he?

    Seems the picture is better, speed test on the starlink app sez 100mbs, while the internet speedtest at speedtest.net sez around 40mbs, though that may have something to do with the old acer10 I am using, have to try it on my real laptop later. Be interesting to see how everything works, like netflix on the firestick and such

    SO anyway back up and thankfully due to all the on topic posts, I know now Cameroon had the keeper sent off. Really? Wow that sucks, maybe nepotism for cameroon influencing the call?

    0-0 27min
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 2:12:33 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 7:05:15 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 6:47:35 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 5:20:03 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Hey, lets keep this thread on topic! I could sit here an type about the weather and how cold it is and how much I drank or am drinking, or how I am smoking weed from a bong or about how my puppy loves the snow and cold etc... but no, I am a professional and always keep on topic. If you wanted to talk about on topic stuff, you could mention how the Gambia coach is a bit of a throwback. Like how before all the African coaches were long haired Germans or Frenchman, OK this guy is Belgian and his hair is nowhere near as long and luxurious as those guys like Winnie Schafer and that french guy, but it has to be on topic.

    The Gambia done well, especially when you consider the country is about the size and population of Maniwaki and they have a German regional liga player in goal.

    0-0 60 min
    My on topic contribution is to confirm that The Gambia beat Guinea 1-0. The Scorpions are ranked 150th in the World- the lowest of any team in the tournament- but are now in the quarterfinals!

    RM
    Another on topic contribution: Comoros have had to pick their left back Alhadur as keeper due to all their actual keepers being out with injury or Covid. Will the outfield players give the poor guy enough protection from Cameroon?

    RM
    It gets worse for Comoros- Abdou has been sent of after 6 minutes for stamping on a Cameroon player from behind. It took a VAR review to pick up on this - but was it really a clear and obvious error?

    I have reviewed my post and certify that it is on topic.

    RM
    No the keeper wasnrCOt sent off, the Comoros number 6 was sent off. Comoros started with an outfield player in goal as their usual keepers are injured or have Covid.
    RM
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  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Mon Jan 24 11:55:42 2022
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 7:38:37 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 7:30:52 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    I am gonna have to go off topic, my new Starlink just arrived at the end of the Gambia game, it arrived like a Gambian river dragon, so unexpectedly, so I waited for the match to end (yah Gambia!) and set it up, relatively quick and easy. Now watching the Afcon the way it was meant to be viewed, through the Tesla guy's internet, cus he is South African innit he?

    Seems the picture is better, speed test on the starlink app sez 100mbs, while the internet speedtest at speedtest.net sez around 40mbs, though that may have something to do with the old acer10 I am using, have to try it on my real laptop later. Be interesting to see how everything works, like netflix on the firestick and such

    SO anyway back up and thankfully due to all the on topic posts, I know now Cameroon had the keeper sent off. Really? Wow that sucks, maybe nepotism for cameroon influencing the call?

    0-0 27min
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 2:12:33 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 7:05:15 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 6:47:35 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 5:20:03 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Hey, lets keep this thread on topic! I could sit here an type about the weather and how cold it is and how much I drank or am drinking, or how I am smoking weed from a bong or about how my puppy loves the snow and cold etc... but no, I am a professional and always keep on topic. If you wanted to talk about on topic stuff, you could mention how the Gambia coach is a bit of a throwback. Like how before all the African coaches were long haired Germans or Frenchman, OK this guy is Belgian and his hair is nowhere near as long and luxurious as those guys like Winnie Schafer and that french guy, but it has to be on topic.

    The Gambia done well, especially when you consider the country is about the size and population of Maniwaki and they have a German regional liga player in goal.

    0-0 60 min
    My on topic contribution is to confirm that The Gambia beat Guinea 1-0. The Scorpions are ranked 150th in the World- the lowest of any team in the tournament- but are now in the quarterfinals!

    RM
    Another on topic contribution: Comoros have had to pick their left back Alhadur as keeper due to all their actual keepers being out with injury or Covid. Will the outfield players give the poor guy enough protection from Cameroon?

    RM
    It gets worse for Comoros- Abdou has been sent of after 6 minutes for stamping on a Cameroon player from behind. It took a VAR review to pick up on this - but was it really a clear and obvious error?

    I have reviewed my post and certify that it is on topic.

    RM
    No the keeper wasnrCOt sent off, the Comoros number 6 was sent off. Comoros started with an outfield player in goal as their usual keepers are injured or have Covid.

    RM
    Half time Cameroon 1 Comoros 0
    IrCOve nothing against Comoros but am disappointed Cameroon havenrCOt tested this stand in Comoros keeper more.
    Comoros had a double chance to score themselves but because Cameroon have an actual keeper in goal he managed to pull off two saves to keep the score 1-0.
    RM
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  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Mon Jan 24 12:03:08 2022
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 2:55:44 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 7:38:37 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 7:30:52 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    I am gonna have to go off topic, my new Starlink just arrived at the end of the Gambia game, it arrived like a Gambian river dragon, so unexpectedly, so I waited for the match to end (yah Gambia!) and set it up, relatively quick and easy. Now watching the Afcon the way it was meant to be viewed, through the Tesla guy's internet, cus he is South African innit he?

    Seems the picture is better, speed test on the starlink app sez 100mbs, while the internet speedtest at speedtest.net sez around 40mbs, though that may have something to do with the old acer10 I am using, have to try it on my real laptop later. Be interesting to see how everything works, like netflix on the firestick and such

    SO anyway back up and thankfully due to all the on topic posts, I know now Cameroon had the keeper sent off. Really? Wow that sucks, maybe nepotism for cameroon influencing the call?

    0-0 27min
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 2:12:33 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 7:05:15 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 6:47:35 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 5:20:03 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Hey, lets keep this thread on topic! I could sit here an type about the weather and how cold it is and how much I drank or am drinking, or how I am smoking weed from a bong or about how my puppy loves the snow and cold etc... but no, I am a professional and always keep on topic. If you wanted to talk about on topic stuff, you could mention how the Gambia coach is a bit of a throwback. Like how before all the African coaches were long haired Germans or Frenchman, OK this guy is Belgian and his hair is nowhere near as long and luxurious as those guys like Winnie Schafer and that french guy, but it has to be on topic.

    The Gambia done well, especially when you consider the country is about the size and population of Maniwaki and they have a German regional liga player in goal.

    0-0 60 min
    My on topic contribution is to confirm that The Gambia beat Guinea 1-0. The Scorpions are ranked 150th in the World- the lowest of any team in the tournament- but are now in the quarterfinals!

    RM
    Another on topic contribution: Comoros have had to pick their left back Alhadur as keeper due to all their actual keepers being out with injury or Covid. Will the outfield players give the poor guy enough protection from Cameroon?

    RM
    It gets worse for Comoros- Abdou has been sent of after 6 minutes for stamping on a Cameroon player from behind. It took a VAR review to pick up on this - but was it really a clear and obvious error?

    I have reviewed my post and certify that it is on topic.

    RM
    No the keeper wasnrCOt sent off, the Comoros number 6 was sent off. Comoros started with an outfield player in goal as their usual keepers are injured or have Covid.

    RM
    Half time Cameroon 1 Comoros 0

    IrCOve nothing against Comoros but am disappointed Cameroon havenrCOt tested this stand in Comoros keeper more.

    Comoros had a double chance to score themselves but because Cameroon have an actual keeper in goal he managed to pull off two saves to keep the score 1-0.

    RM
    I thought that I read they have the 3rd choice keeper available?
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Mon Jan 24 12:16:24 2022
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 3:03:09 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 2:55:44 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 7:38:37 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 7:30:52 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    I am gonna have to go off topic, my new Starlink just arrived at the end of the Gambia game, it arrived like a Gambian river dragon, so unexpectedly, so I waited for the match to end (yah Gambia!) and set it up, relatively quick and easy. Now watching the Afcon the way it was meant to be viewed, through the Tesla guy's internet, cus he is South African innit he?

    Seems the picture is better, speed test on the starlink app sez 100mbs, while the internet speedtest at speedtest.net sez around 40mbs, though that may have something to do with the old acer10 I am using, have to try it on my real laptop later. Be interesting to see how everything works, like netflix on the firestick and such

    SO anyway back up and thankfully due to all the on topic posts, I know now Cameroon had the keeper sent off. Really? Wow that sucks, maybe nepotism for cameroon influencing the call?

    0-0 27min
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 2:12:33 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 7:05:15 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 6:47:35 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 5:20:03 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Hey, lets keep this thread on topic! I could sit here an type about the weather and how cold it is and how much I drank or am drinking, or how I am smoking weed from a bong or about how my puppy loves the snow and cold etc... but no, I am a professional and always keep on topic. If you wanted to talk about on topic stuff, you could mention how the Gambia coach is a bit of a throwback. Like how before all the African coaches were long haired Germans or Frenchman, OK this guy is Belgian and his hair is nowhere near as long and luxurious as those guys like Winnie Schafer and that french guy, but it has to be on topic.

    The Gambia done well, especially when you consider the country is about the size and population of Maniwaki and they have a German regional liga player in goal.

    0-0 60 min
    My on topic contribution is to confirm that The Gambia beat Guinea 1-0. The Scorpions are ranked 150th in the World- the lowest of any team in the tournament- but are now in the quarterfinals!

    RM
    Another on topic contribution: Comoros have had to pick their left back Alhadur as keeper due to all their actual keepers being out with injury or Covid. Will the outfield players give the poor guy enough protection from Cameroon?

    RM
    It gets worse for Comoros- Abdou has been sent of after 6 minutes for stamping on a Cameroon player from behind. It took a VAR review to pick up on this - but was it really a clear and obvious error?

    I have reviewed my post and certify that it is on topic.

    RM
    No the keeper wasnrCOt sent off, the Comoros number 6 was sent off. Comoros started with an outfield player in goal as their usual keepers are injured or have Covid.

    RM
    Half time Cameroon 1 Comoros 0

    IrCOve nothing against Comoros but am disappointed Cameroon havenrCOt tested this stand in Comoros keeper more.

    Comoros had a double chance to score themselves but because Cameroon have an actual keeper in goal he managed to pull off two saves to keep the score 1-0.

    RM
    I thought that I read they have the 3rd choice keeper available?
    OK, he does not look like a keeper, but he just made a couple of good saves
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Mon Jan 24 12:19:22 2022
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 8:16:25 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 3:03:09 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 2:55:44 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 7:38:37 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 7:30:52 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    I am gonna have to go off topic, my new Starlink just arrived at the end of the Gambia game, it arrived like a Gambian river dragon, so unexpectedly, so I waited for the match to end (yah Gambia!) and set it up, relatively quick and easy. Now watching the Afcon the way it was meant to be viewed, through the Tesla guy's internet, cus he is South African innit he?

    Seems the picture is better, speed test on the starlink app sez 100mbs, while the internet speedtest at speedtest.net sez around 40mbs, though that may have something to do with the old acer10 I am using, have to try it on my real laptop later. Be interesting to see how everything works, like netflix on the firestick and such

    SO anyway back up and thankfully due to all the on topic posts, I know now Cameroon had the keeper sent off. Really? Wow that sucks, maybe nepotism for cameroon influencing the call?

    0-0 27min
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 2:12:33 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 7:05:15 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 6:47:35 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 5:20:03 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Hey, lets keep this thread on topic! I could sit here an type about the weather and how cold it is and how much I drank or am drinking, or how I am smoking weed from a bong or about how my puppy loves the snow and cold etc... but no, I am a professional and always keep on topic. If you wanted to talk about on topic stuff, you could mention how the Gambia coach is a bit of a throwback. Like how before all the African coaches were long haired Germans or Frenchman, OK this guy is Belgian and his hair is nowhere near as long and luxurious as those guys like Winnie Schafer and that french guy, but it has to be on topic.

    The Gambia done well, especially when you consider the country is about the size and population of Maniwaki and they have a German regional liga player in goal.

    0-0 60 min
    My on topic contribution is to confirm that The Gambia beat Guinea 1-0. The Scorpions are ranked 150th in the World- the lowest of any team in the tournament- but are now in the quarterfinals!

    RM
    Another on topic contribution: Comoros have had to pick their left back Alhadur as keeper due to all their actual keepers being out with injury or Covid. Will the outfield players give the poor guy enough protection from Cameroon?

    RM
    It gets worse for Comoros- Abdou has been sent of after 6 minutes for stamping on a Cameroon player from behind. It took a VAR review to pick up on this - but was it really a clear and obvious error?

    I have reviewed my post and certify that it is on topic.

    RM
    No the keeper wasnrCOt sent off, the Comoros number 6 was sent off. Comoros started with an outfield player in goal as their usual keepers are injured or have Covid.

    RM
    Half time Cameroon 1 Comoros 0

    IrCOve nothing against Comoros but am disappointed Cameroon havenrCOt tested this stand in Comoros keeper more.

    Comoros had a double chance to score themselves but because Cameroon have an actual keeper in goal he managed to pull off two saves to keep the score 1-0.

    RM
    I thought that I read they have the 3rd choice keeper available?
    OK, he does not look like a keeper, but he just made a couple of good saves
    Impressive saves by the Comoros have a go hero stand in keeper!
    RM
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Mon Jan 24 12:36:01 2022
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 3:19:24 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 8:16:25 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 3:03:09 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 2:55:44 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 7:38:37 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 7:30:52 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    I am gonna have to go off topic, my new Starlink just arrived at the end of the Gambia game, it arrived like a Gambian river dragon, so unexpectedly, so I waited for the match to end (yah Gambia!) and set it up, relatively quick and easy. Now watching the Afcon the way it was meant to be viewed, through the Tesla guy's internet, cus he is South African innit he?

    Seems the picture is better, speed test on the starlink app sez 100mbs, while the internet speedtest at speedtest.net sez around 40mbs, though that may have something to do with the old acer10 I am using, have to try it on my real laptop later. Be interesting to see how everything works, like netflix on the firestick and such

    SO anyway back up and thankfully due to all the on topic posts, I know now Cameroon had the keeper sent off. Really? Wow that sucks, maybe nepotism for cameroon influencing the call?

    0-0 27min
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 2:12:33 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 7:05:15 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 6:47:35 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 5:20:03 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Hey, lets keep this thread on topic! I could sit here an type about the weather and how cold it is and how much I drank or am drinking, or how I am smoking weed from a bong or about how my puppy loves the snow and cold etc... but no, I am a professional and always keep on topic. If you wanted to talk about on topic stuff, you could mention how the Gambia coach is a bit of a throwback. Like how before all the African coaches were long haired Germans or Frenchman, OK this guy is Belgian and his hair is nowhere near as long and luxurious as those guys like Winnie Schafer and that french guy, but it has to be on topic.

    The Gambia done well, especially when you consider the country is about the size and population of Maniwaki and they have a German regional liga player in goal.

    0-0 60 min
    My on topic contribution is to confirm that The Gambia beat Guinea 1-0. The Scorpions are ranked 150th in the World- the lowest of any team in the tournament- but are now in the quarterfinals!

    RM
    Another on topic contribution: Comoros have had to pick their left back Alhadur as keeper due to all their actual keepers being out with injury or Covid. Will the outfield players give the poor guy enough protection from Cameroon?

    RM
    It gets worse for Comoros- Abdou has been sent of after 6 minutes for stamping on a Cameroon player from behind. It took a VAR review to pick up on this - but was it really a clear and obvious error?

    I have reviewed my post and certify that it is on topic.

    RM
    No the keeper wasnrCOt sent off, the Comoros number 6 was sent off. Comoros started with an outfield player in goal as their usual keepers are injured or have Covid.

    RM
    Half time Cameroon 1 Comoros 0

    IrCOve nothing against Comoros but am disappointed Cameroon havenrCOt tested this stand in Comoros keeper more.

    Comoros had a double chance to score themselves but because Cameroon have an actual keeper in goal he managed to pull off two saves to keep the score 1-0.

    RM
    I thought that I read they have the 3rd choice keeper available?
    OK, he does not look like a keeper, but he just made a couple of good saves
    Impressive saves by the Comoros have a go hero stand in keeper!

    RM
    2-0 game over.
    I hav had Starlink for over an hour and have had some minor hicups, possibly down to BEIN or that we are starting to get a very light snowfall, pic quality is bad again, even though I just did a speed test and the speed is good, also did lose connection, but hoping it is just growing pains. Regardless, still better than what I had...so far.
    Wow, I just went sooo off topic, sorry.
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Mon Jan 24 12:38:11 2022
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 8:36:03 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 3:19:24 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 8:16:25 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 3:03:09 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 2:55:44 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 7:38:37 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 7:30:52 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    I am gonna have to go off topic, my new Starlink just arrived at the end of the Gambia game, it arrived like a Gambian river dragon, so unexpectedly, so I waited for the match to end (yah Gambia!) and set it up, relatively quick and easy. Now watching the Afcon the way it was meant to be viewed, through the Tesla guy's internet, cus he is South African innit he?

    Seems the picture is better, speed test on the starlink app sez 100mbs, while the internet speedtest at speedtest.net sez around 40mbs, though that may have something to do with the old acer10 I am using, have to try it on my real laptop later. Be interesting to see how everything works, like netflix on the firestick and such

    SO anyway back up and thankfully due to all the on topic posts, I know now Cameroon had the keeper sent off. Really? Wow that sucks, maybe nepotism for cameroon influencing the call?

    0-0 27min
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 2:12:33 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 7:05:15 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 6:47:35 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 5:20:03 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Hey, lets keep this thread on topic! I could sit here an type about the weather and how cold it is and how much I drank or am drinking, or how I am smoking weed from a bong or about how my puppy loves the snow and cold etc... but no, I am a professional and always keep on topic. If you wanted to talk about on topic stuff, you could mention how the Gambia coach is a bit of a throwback. Like how before all the African coaches were long haired Germans or Frenchman, OK this guy is Belgian and his hair is nowhere near as long and luxurious as those guys like Winnie Schafer and that french guy, but it has to be on topic.

    The Gambia done well, especially when you consider the country is about the size and population of Maniwaki and they have a German regional liga player in goal.

    0-0 60 min
    My on topic contribution is to confirm that The Gambia beat Guinea 1-0. The Scorpions are ranked 150th in the World- the lowest of any team in the tournament- but are now in the quarterfinals!

    RM
    Another on topic contribution: Comoros have had to pick their left back Alhadur as keeper due to all their actual keepers being out with injury or Covid. Will the outfield players give the poor guy enough protection from Cameroon?

    RM
    It gets worse for Comoros- Abdou has been sent of after 6 minutes for stamping on a Cameroon player from behind. It took a VAR review to pick up on this - but was it really a clear and obvious error?

    I have reviewed my post and certify that it is on topic.

    RM
    No the keeper wasnrCOt sent off, the Comoros number 6 was sent off. Comoros started with an outfield player in goal as their usual keepers are injured or have Covid.

    RM
    Half time Cameroon 1 Comoros 0

    IrCOve nothing against Comoros but am disappointed Cameroon havenrCOt tested this stand in Comoros keeper more.

    Comoros had a double chance to score themselves but because Cameroon have an actual keeper in goal he managed to pull off two saves to keep the score 1-0.

    RM
    I thought that I read they have the 3rd choice keeper available?
    OK, he does not look like a keeper, but he just made a couple of good saves
    Impressive saves by the Comoros have a go hero stand in keeper!

    RM
    2-0 game over.

    I hav had Starlink for over an hour and have had some minor hicups, possibly down to BEIN or that we are starting to get a very light snowfall, pic quality is bad again, even though I just did a speed test and the speed is good, also did lose connection, but hoping it is just growing pains. Regardless, still better than what I had...so far.

    Wow, I just went sooo off topic, sorry.
    Beautiful through ball to Aboubakar. Alhudar goes to ground too early giving Aboubakar an easy finish to make it 2-0.
    RM
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Mon Jan 24 12:44:56 2022
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 3:38:12 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 8:36:03 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 3:19:24 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 8:16:25 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 3:03:09 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 2:55:44 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 7:38:37 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 7:30:52 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    I am gonna have to go off topic, my new Starlink just arrived at the end of the Gambia game, it arrived like a Gambian river dragon, so unexpectedly, so I waited for the match to end (yah Gambia!) and set it up, relatively quick and easy. Now watching the Afcon the way it was meant to be viewed, through the Tesla guy's internet, cus he is South African innit he?

    Seems the picture is better, speed test on the starlink app sez 100mbs, while the internet speedtest at speedtest.net sez around 40mbs, though that may have something to do with the old acer10 I am using, have to try it on my real laptop later. Be interesting to see how everything works, like netflix on the firestick and such

    SO anyway back up and thankfully due to all the on topic posts, I know now Cameroon had the keeper sent off. Really? Wow that sucks, maybe nepotism for cameroon influencing the call?

    0-0 27min
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 2:12:33 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 7:05:15 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 6:47:35 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 5:20:03 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Hey, lets keep this thread on topic! I could sit here an type about the weather and how cold it is and how much I drank or am drinking, or how I am smoking weed from a bong or about how my puppy loves the snow and cold etc... but no, I am a professional and always keep on topic. If you wanted to talk about on topic stuff, you could mention how the Gambia coach is a bit of a throwback. Like how before all the African coaches were long haired Germans or Frenchman, OK this guy is Belgian and his hair is nowhere near as long and luxurious as those guys like Winnie Schafer and that french guy, but it has to be on topic.

    The Gambia done well, especially when you consider the country is about the size and population of Maniwaki and they have a German regional liga player in goal.

    0-0 60 min
    My on topic contribution is to confirm that The Gambia beat Guinea 1-0. The Scorpions are ranked 150th in the World- the lowest of any team in the tournament- but are now in the quarterfinals!

    RM
    Another on topic contribution: Comoros have had to pick their left back Alhadur as keeper due to all their actual keepers being out with injury or Covid. Will the outfield players give the poor guy enough protection from Cameroon?

    RM
    It gets worse for Comoros- Abdou has been sent of after 6 minutes for stamping on a Cameroon player from behind. It took a VAR review to pick up on this - but was it really a clear and obvious error?

    I have reviewed my post and certify that it is on topic.

    RM
    No the keeper wasnrCOt sent off, the Comoros number 6 was sent off. Comoros started with an outfield player in goal as their usual keepers are injured or have Covid.

    RM
    Half time Cameroon 1 Comoros 0

    IrCOve nothing against Comoros but am disappointed Cameroon havenrCOt tested this stand in Comoros keeper more.

    Comoros had a double chance to score themselves but because Cameroon have an actual keeper in goal he managed to pull off two saves to keep the score 1-0.

    RM
    I thought that I read they have the 3rd choice keeper available?
    OK, he does not look like a keeper, but he just made a couple of good saves
    Impressive saves by the Comoros have a go hero stand in keeper!

    RM
    2-0 game over.

    I hav had Starlink for over an hour and have had some minor hicups, possibly down to BEIN or that we are starting to get a very light snowfall, pic quality is bad again, even though I just did a speed test and the speed is good, also did lose connection, but hoping it is just growing pains. Regardless, still better than what I had...so far.

    Wow, I just went sooo off topic, sorry.
    Beautiful through ball to Aboubakar. Alhudar goes to ground too early giving Aboubakar an easy finish to make it 2-0.

    RM
    or not
    2-1
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Mon Jan 24 12:44:59 2022
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 8:38:12 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 8:36:03 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 3:19:24 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 8:16:25 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 3:03:09 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 2:55:44 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 7:38:37 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 7:30:52 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    I am gonna have to go off topic, my new Starlink just arrived at the end of the Gambia game, it arrived like a Gambian river dragon, so unexpectedly, so I waited for the match to end (yah Gambia!) and set it up, relatively quick and easy. Now watching the Afcon the way it was meant to be viewed, through the Tesla guy's internet, cus he is South African innit he?

    Seems the picture is better, speed test on the starlink app sez 100mbs, while the internet speedtest at speedtest.net sez around 40mbs, though that may have something to do with the old acer10 I am using, have to try it on my real laptop later. Be interesting to see how everything works, like netflix on the firestick and such

    SO anyway back up and thankfully due to all the on topic posts, I know now Cameroon had the keeper sent off. Really? Wow that sucks, maybe nepotism for cameroon influencing the call?

    0-0 27min
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 2:12:33 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 7:05:15 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 6:47:35 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 5:20:03 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Hey, lets keep this thread on topic! I could sit here an type about the weather and how cold it is and how much I drank or am drinking, or how I am smoking weed from a bong or about how my puppy loves the snow and cold etc... but no, I am a professional and always keep on topic. If you wanted to talk about on topic stuff, you could mention how the Gambia coach is a bit of a throwback. Like how before all the African coaches were long haired Germans or Frenchman, OK this guy is Belgian and his hair is nowhere near as long and luxurious as those guys like Winnie Schafer and that french guy, but it has to be on topic.

    The Gambia done well, especially when you consider the country is about the size and population of Maniwaki and they have a German regional liga player in goal.

    0-0 60 min
    My on topic contribution is to confirm that The Gambia beat Guinea 1-0. The Scorpions are ranked 150th in the World- the lowest of any team in the tournament- but are now in the quarterfinals!

    RM
    Another on topic contribution: Comoros have had to pick their left back Alhadur as keeper due to all their actual keepers being out with injury or Covid. Will the outfield players give the poor guy enough protection from Cameroon?

    RM
    It gets worse for Comoros- Abdou has been sent of after 6 minutes for stamping on a Cameroon player from behind. It took a VAR review to pick up on this - but was it really a clear and obvious error?

    I have reviewed my post and certify that it is on topic.

    RM
    No the keeper wasnrCOt sent off, the Comoros number 6 was sent off. Comoros started with an outfield player in goal as their usual keepers are injured or have Covid.

    RM
    Half time Cameroon 1 Comoros 0

    IrCOve nothing against Comoros but am disappointed Cameroon havenrCOt tested this stand in Comoros keeper more.

    Comoros had a double chance to score themselves but because Cameroon have an actual keeper in goal he managed to pull off two saves to keep the score 1-0.

    RM
    I thought that I read they have the 3rd choice keeper available?
    OK, he does not look like a keeper, but he just made a couple of good saves
    Impressive saves by the Comoros have a go hero stand in keeper!

    RM
    2-0 game over.

    I hav had Starlink for over an hour and have had some minor hicups, possibly down to BEIN or that we are starting to get a very light snowfall, pic quality is bad again, even though I just did a speed test and the speed is good, also did lose connection, but hoping it is just growing pains. Regardless, still better than what I had...so far.

    Wow, I just went sooo off topic, sorry.
    Beautiful through ball to Aboubakar. Alhudar goes to ground too early giving Aboubakar an easy finish to make it 2-0.

    RM
    What a free kick by Comoros number 10, right into the top corner! 2-1! And he celebrates by thanking Alhudar for his efforts!
    RM
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  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Mon Jan 24 13:00:28 2022
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 8:45:00 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 8:38:12 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 8:36:03 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 3:19:24 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 8:16:25 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 3:03:09 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 2:55:44 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 7:38:37 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 7:30:52 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    I am gonna have to go off topic, my new Starlink just arrived at the end of the Gambia game, it arrived like a Gambian river dragon, so unexpectedly, so I waited for the match to end (yah Gambia!) and set it up, relatively quick and easy. Now watching the Afcon the way it was meant to be viewed, through the Tesla guy's internet, cus he is South African innit he?

    Seems the picture is better, speed test on the starlink app sez 100mbs, while the internet speedtest at speedtest.net sez around 40mbs, though that may have something to do with the old acer10 I am using, have to try it on my real laptop later. Be interesting to see how everything works, like netflix on the firestick and such

    SO anyway back up and thankfully due to all the on topic posts, I know now Cameroon had the keeper sent off. Really? Wow that sucks, maybe nepotism for cameroon influencing the call?

    0-0 27min
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 2:12:33 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 7:05:15 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 6:47:35 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 5:20:03 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Hey, lets keep this thread on topic! I could sit here an type about the weather and how cold it is and how much I drank or am drinking, or how I am smoking weed from a bong or about how my puppy loves the snow and cold etc... but no, I am a professional and always keep on topic. If you wanted to talk about on topic stuff, you could mention how the Gambia coach is a bit of a throwback. Like how before all the African coaches were long haired Germans or Frenchman, OK this guy is Belgian and his hair is nowhere near as long and luxurious as those guys like Winnie Schafer and that french guy, but it has to be on topic.

    The Gambia done well, especially when you consider the country is about the size and population of Maniwaki and they have a German regional liga player in goal.

    0-0 60 min
    My on topic contribution is to confirm that The Gambia beat Guinea 1-0. The Scorpions are ranked 150th in the World- the lowest of any team in the tournament- but are now in the quarterfinals!

    RM
    Another on topic contribution: Comoros have had to pick their left back Alhadur as keeper due to all their actual keepers being out with injury or Covid. Will the outfield players give the poor guy enough protection from Cameroon?

    RM
    It gets worse for Comoros- Abdou has been sent of after 6 minutes for stamping on a Cameroon player from behind. It took a VAR review to pick up on this - but was it really a clear and obvious error?

    I have reviewed my post and certify that it is on topic.

    RM
    No the keeper wasnrCOt sent off, the Comoros number 6 was sent off. Comoros started with an outfield player in goal as their usual keepers are injured or have Covid.

    RM
    Half time Cameroon 1 Comoros 0

    IrCOve nothing against Comoros but am disappointed Cameroon havenrCOt tested this stand in Comoros keeper more.

    Comoros had a double chance to score themselves but because Cameroon have an actual keeper in goal he managed to pull off two saves to keep the score 1-0.

    RM
    I thought that I read they have the 3rd choice keeper available?
    OK, he does not look like a keeper, but he just made a couple of good saves
    Impressive saves by the Comoros have a go hero stand in keeper!

    RM
    2-0 game over.

    I hav had Starlink for over an hour and have had some minor hicups, possibly down to BEIN or that we are starting to get a very light snowfall, pic quality is bad again, even though I just did a speed test and the speed is good, also did lose connection, but hoping it is just growing pains. Regardless, still better than what I had...so far.

    Wow, I just went sooo off topic, sorry.
    Beautiful through ball to Aboubakar. Alhudar goes to ground too early giving Aboubakar an easy finish to make it 2-0.

    RM
    What a free kick by Comoros number 10, right into the top corner! 2-1! And he celebrates by thanking Alhudar for his efforts!

    RM
    Alhudar parries a shot from long distance over the bar!
    Final score Cameroon 2 Comoros 1.
    ItrCOs a shame in a way this was an AFCON match, if Alhudar, a left back by trade, carried out these goal keeping heroics at a World Cup match herCOd be regarded a hero for decades to come. Credit to the rest of the Comoros team, 10 men for 84 minutes, who protected Alhudar for the most part.
    RM
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  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Mon Jan 24 13:10:28 2022
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 4:00:29 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 8:45:00 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 8:38:12 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 8:36:03 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 3:19:24 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 8:16:25 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 3:03:09 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 2:55:44 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 7:38:37 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 7:30:52 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    I am gonna have to go off topic, my new Starlink just arrived at the end of the Gambia game, it arrived like a Gambian river dragon, so unexpectedly, so I waited for the match to end (yah Gambia!) and set it up, relatively quick and easy. Now watching the Afcon the way it was meant to be viewed, through the Tesla guy's internet, cus he is South African innit he?

    Seems the picture is better, speed test on the starlink app sez 100mbs, while the internet speedtest at speedtest.net sez around 40mbs, though that may have something to do with the old acer10 I am using, have to try it on my real laptop later. Be interesting to see how everything works, like netflix on the firestick and such

    SO anyway back up and thankfully due to all the on topic posts, I know now Cameroon had the keeper sent off. Really? Wow that sucks, maybe nepotism for cameroon influencing the call?

    0-0 27min
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 2:12:33 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 7:05:15 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 6:47:35 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 5:20:03 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Hey, lets keep this thread on topic! I could sit here an type about the weather and how cold it is and how much I drank or am drinking, or how I am smoking weed from a bong or about how my puppy loves the snow and cold etc... but no, I am a professional and always keep on topic. If you wanted to talk about on topic stuff, you could mention how the Gambia coach is a bit of a throwback. Like how before all the African coaches were long haired Germans or Frenchman, OK this guy is Belgian and his hair is nowhere near as long and luxurious as those guys like Winnie Schafer and that french guy, but it has to be on topic.

    The Gambia done well, especially when you consider the country is about the size and population of Maniwaki and they have a German regional liga player in goal.

    0-0 60 min
    My on topic contribution is to confirm that The Gambia beat Guinea 1-0. The Scorpions are ranked 150th in the World- the lowest of any team in the tournament- but are now in the quarterfinals!

    RM
    Another on topic contribution: Comoros have had to pick their left back Alhadur as keeper due to all their actual keepers being out with injury or Covid. Will the outfield players give the poor guy enough protection from Cameroon?

    RM
    It gets worse for Comoros- Abdou has been sent of after 6 minutes for stamping on a Cameroon player from behind. It took a VAR review to pick up on this - but was it really a clear and obvious error?

    I have reviewed my post and certify that it is on topic.

    RM
    No the keeper wasnrCOt sent off, the Comoros number 6 was sent off. Comoros started with an outfield player in goal as their usual keepers are injured or have Covid.

    RM
    Half time Cameroon 1 Comoros 0

    IrCOve nothing against Comoros but am disappointed Cameroon havenrCOt tested this stand in Comoros keeper more.

    Comoros had a double chance to score themselves but because Cameroon have an actual keeper in goal he managed to pull off two saves to keep the score 1-0.

    RM
    I thought that I read they have the 3rd choice keeper available?
    OK, he does not look like a keeper, but he just made a couple of good saves
    Impressive saves by the Comoros have a go hero stand in keeper!

    RM
    2-0 game over.

    I hav had Starlink for over an hour and have had some minor hicups, possibly down to BEIN or that we are starting to get a very light snowfall, pic quality is bad again, even though I just did a speed test and the speed is good, also did lose connection, but hoping it is just growing pains. Regardless, still better than what I had...so far.

    Wow, I just went sooo off topic, sorry.
    Beautiful through ball to Aboubakar. Alhudar goes to ground too early giving Aboubakar an easy finish to make it 2-0.

    RM
    What a free kick by Comoros number 10, right into the top corner! 2-1! And he celebrates by thanking Alhudar for his efforts!

    RM
    Alhudar parries a shot from long distance over the bar!

    Final score Cameroon 2 Comoros 1.

    ItrCOs a shame in a way this was an AFCON match, if Alhudar, a left back by trade, carried out these goal keeping heroics at a World Cup match herCOd be regarded a hero for decades to come. Credit to the rest of the Comoros team, 10 men for 84 minutes, who protected Alhudar for the most part.

    RM
    Yeah, great free kick for the goal as well.
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  • From Werner Pichler@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Mon Jan 24 21:25:48 2022
    On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 7:52:37 PM UTC+1, Real Mardin wrote:

    BBC News reporting that the Cameroon leader has authorised the school and work days being brought forward so as to free people up to attend matches.

    Bring on the full stadiums!

    Well, f**k.

    https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-60120367

    Ciao,
    Werner


    RM
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  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Tue Jan 25 11:58:45 2022
    On Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at 12:25:50 a.m. UTC-5, Werner Pichler wrote:
    On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 7:52:37 PM UTC+1, Real Mardin wrote:

    BBC News reporting that the Cameroon leader has authorised the school and work days being brought forward so as to free people up to attend matches.

    Bring on the full stadiums!

    Well, f**k.

    https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-60120367

    Ciao,
    Werner


    RM
    Well, maybe less fans is better. The AFCON made the news in Canada, but for all the wrong reasons, though it is often like that, Soccer here only makes news if people die. Though to be fair, the upcoming Canada WC qualifiers are making news as well, probably more excitement about soccer than I have ever seen here.
    Missed the first match, but Sengal won and will face the winner of this game. MOR 1 -1 MWI HT
    just got in to see the equalizer from Morocco
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  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Tue Jan 25 12:01:45 2022
    On Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at 2:58:46 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at 12:25:50 a.m. UTC-5, Werner Pichler wrote:
    On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 7:52:37 PM UTC+1, Real Mardin wrote:

    BBC News reporting that the Cameroon leader has authorised the school and work days being brought forward so as to free people up to attend matches.

    Bring on the full stadiums!

    Well, f**k.

    https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-60120367

    Ciao,
    Werner


    RM
    Well, maybe less fans is better. The AFCON made the news in Canada, but for all the wrong reasons, though it is often like that, Soccer here only makes news if people die. Though to be fair, the upcoming Canada WC qualifiers are making news as well, probably more excitement about soccer than I have ever seen here.

    Missed the first match, but Sengal won and will face the winner of this game.

    MOR 1 -1 MWI HT
    just got in to see the equalizer from Morocco
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  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Tue Jan 25 15:12:28 2022
    On Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at 5:25:50 AM UTC, mmWerner Pichler wrote:
    On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 7:52:37 PM UTC+1, Real Mardin wrote:

    BBC News reporting that the Cameroon leader has authorised the school and work days being brought forward so as to free people up to attend matches.

    Bring on the full stadiums!

    Well, f**k.

    https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-60120367

    Ciao,
    Werner


    RM

    Very sad. Sounds from the initial report that this was due to a combination of not enough gates being open and ticketless fans turning up.

    RM
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  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Wed Jan 26 08:53:00 2022
    Match of the round somewhat scarred by the stadium deaths, but I am OK with death, I mean come on, we see it very day, most of it fake, but we are bombarded with death on tv, komputer, podcast etc.

    I figured it would be a tight game and 0-0 at ht suggests that, but both teams have had chances, if I had to pick, I would say Ivory Coast to win.
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  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Wed Jan 26 09:51:09 2022
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 11:53:02 a.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Match of the round somewhat scarred by the stadium deaths, but I am OK with death, I mean come on, we see it very day, most of it fake, but we are bombarded with death on tv, komputer, podcast etc.

    I figured it would be a tight game and 0-0 at ht suggests that, but both teams have had chances, if I had to pick, I would say Ivory Coast to win.

    Still 0-0, looks like it is going to et. Egypt lost their keeper to injury in the last 10 mins. Still picking Ivory Coast, they have had the better chances
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  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Wed Jan 26 10:20:44 2022
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 4:53:02 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Match of the round somewhat scarred by the stadium deaths, but I am OK with death, I mean come on, we see it very day, most of it fake, but we are bombarded with death on tv, komputer, podcast etc.

    Whether the world has become desensitised to death is perhaps a discussion for another venue, but in my view nobody should expect to lose their life at a football match (least of all children aged 8 and 14) and we shouldnrCOt regard football ground deaths as being normal.
    My condolences to the families of all the victims.
    RM
    I figured it would be a tight game and 0-0 at ht suggests that, but both teams have had chances, if I had to pick, I would say Ivory Coast to win.
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  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Wed Jan 26 10:24:21 2022
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 12:51:11 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 11:53:02 a.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Match of the round somewhat scarred by the stadium deaths, but I am OK with death, I mean come on, we see it very day, most of it fake, but we are bombarded with death on tv, komputer, podcast etc.

    I figured it would be a tight game and 0-0 at ht suggests that, but both teams have had chances, if I had to pick, I would say Ivory Coast to win.
    Still 0-0, looks like it is going to et. Egypt lost their keeper to injury in the last 10 mins. Still picking Ivory Coast, they have had the better chances

    And it is till 0-0 with less than 10 mins left of et. Both teams had chances but both are tired and more cautious, it looks like it is going to pks
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  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Wed Jan 26 10:32:21 2022
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 6:24:22 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 12:51:11 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 11:53:02 a.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Match of the round somewhat scarred by the stadium deaths, but I am OK with death, I mean come on, we see it very day, most of it fake, but we are bombarded with death on tv, komputer, podcast etc.

    I figured it would be a tight game and 0-0 at ht suggests that, but both teams have had chances, if I had to pick, I would say Ivory Coast to win.
    Still 0-0, looks like it is going to et. Egypt lost their keeper to injury in the last 10 mins. Still picking Ivory Coast, they have had the better chances
    And it is till 0-0 with less than 10 mins left of et. Both teams had chances but both are tired and more cautious, it looks like it is going to pks
    And itrCOs penalties!
    Egypt finished stronger for my money - will this have a bearing on the shootout?
    RM
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  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Wed Jan 26 10:32:50 2022
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 1:24:22 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 12:51:11 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 11:53:02 a.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Match of the round somewhat scarred by the stadium deaths, but I am OK with death, I mean come on, we see it very day, most of it fake, but we are bombarded with death on tv, komputer, podcast etc.

    I figured it would be a tight game and 0-0 at ht suggests that, but both teams have had chances, if I had to pick, I would say Ivory Coast to win.
    Still 0-0, looks like it is going to et. Egypt lost their keeper to injury in the last 10 mins. Still picking Ivory Coast, they have had the better chances
    And it is till 0-0 with less than 10 mins left of et. Both teams had chances but both are tired and more cautious, it looks like it is going to pks


    PKs coming up, pks are not a lottery, it may be more mental than skill, but not a lottery.
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  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Wed Jan 26 10:40:49 2022
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 6:32:52 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 1:24:22 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 12:51:11 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 11:53:02 a.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Match of the round somewhat scarred by the stadium deaths, but I am OK with death, I mean come on, we see it very day, most of it fake, but we are bombarded with death on tv, komputer, podcast etc.

    I figured it would be a tight game and 0-0 at ht suggests that, but both teams have had chances, if I had to pick, I would say Ivory Coast to win.
    Still 0-0, looks like it is going to et. Egypt lost their keeper to injury in the last 10 mins. Still picking Ivory Coast, they have had the better chances
    And it is till 0-0 with less than 10 mins left of et. Both teams had chances but both are tired and more cautious, it looks like it is going to pks
    PKs coming up, pks are not a lottery, it may be more mental than skill, but not a lottery.

    Egypt keeper keeps diving the wrong way, gifting easy penalties to Ivory Coast.

    RM
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  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Wed Jan 26 10:42:13 2022
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 1:32:52 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 1:24:22 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 12:51:11 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 11:53:02 a.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Match of the round somewhat scarred by the stadium deaths, but I am OK with death, I mean come on, we see it very day, most of it fake, but we are bombarded with death on tv, komputer, podcast etc.

    I figured it would be a tight game and 0-0 at ht suggests that, but both teams have had chances, if I had to pick, I would say Ivory Coast to win.
    Still 0-0, looks like it is going to et. Egypt lost their keeper to injury in the last 10 mins. Still picking Ivory Coast, they have had the better chances
    And it is till 0-0 with less than 10 mins left of et. Both teams had chances but both are tired and more cautious, it looks like it is going to pks
    PKs coming up, pks are not a lottery, it may be more mental than skill, but not a lottery.

    I thought the winner of this plays the winner of the other game today, but that is not what they are doing, the winner plays Morocco.

    all have scored, 2-2 in pks
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  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Wed Jan 26 10:42:14 2022
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 6:40:51 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 6:32:52 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 1:24:22 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 12:51:11 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 11:53:02 a.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Match of the round somewhat scarred by the stadium deaths, but I am OK with death, I mean come on, we see it very day, most of it fake, but we are bombarded with death on tv, komputer, podcast etc.

    I figured it would be a tight game and 0-0 at ht suggests that, but both teams have had chances, if I had to pick, I would say Ivory Coast to win.
    Still 0-0, looks like it is going to et. Egypt lost their keeper to injury in the last 10 mins. Still picking Ivory Coast, they have had the better chances
    And it is till 0-0 with less than 10 mins left of et. Both teams had chances but both are tired and more cautious, it looks like it is going to pks
    PKs coming up, pks are not a lottery, it may be more mental than skill, but not a lottery.
    Egypt keeper keeps diving the wrong way, gifting easy penalties to Ivory Coast.

    RM
    And herCOs just redeemed himself with a fingertip save!
    RM
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  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Wed Jan 26 10:45:55 2022
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 1:42:15 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 6:40:51 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 6:32:52 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 1:24:22 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 12:51:11 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 11:53:02 a.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Match of the round somewhat scarred by the stadium deaths, but I am OK with death, I mean come on, we see it very day, most of it fake, but we are bombarded with death on tv, komputer, podcast etc.

    I figured it would be a tight game and 0-0 at ht suggests that, but both teams have had chances, if I had to pick, I would say Ivory Coast to win.
    Still 0-0, looks like it is going to et. Egypt lost their keeper to injury in the last 10 mins. Still picking Ivory Coast, they have had the better chances
    And it is till 0-0 with less than 10 mins left of et. Both teams had chances but both are tired and more cautious, it looks like it is going to pks
    PKs coming up, pks are not a lottery, it may be more mental than skill, but not a lottery.
    Egypt keeper keeps diving the wrong way, gifting easy penalties to Ivory Coast.

    RM
    And herCOs just redeemed himself with a fingertip save!

    RM
    Does that rule, where you cant stop your run when taking a pk not exist anymore?
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  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Wed Jan 26 10:47:39 2022
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 6:42:15 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 6:40:51 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 6:32:52 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 1:24:22 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 12:51:11 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 11:53:02 a.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Match of the round somewhat scarred by the stadium deaths, but I am OK with death, I mean come on, we see it very day, most of it fake, but we are bombarded with death on tv, komputer, podcast etc.

    I figured it would be a tight game and 0-0 at ht suggests that, but both teams have had chances, if I had to pick, I would say Ivory Coast to win.
    Still 0-0, looks like it is going to et. Egypt lost their keeper to injury in the last 10 mins. Still picking Ivory Coast, they have had the better chances
    And it is till 0-0 with less than 10 mins left of et. Both teams had chances but both are tired and more cautious, it looks like it is going to pks
    PKs coming up, pks are not a lottery, it may be more mental than skill, but not a lottery.
    Egypt keeper keeps diving the wrong way, gifting easy penalties to Ivory Coast.

    RM
    And herCOs just redeemed himself with a fingertip save!

    RM
    Salah scores to win the shootout 5-4 for Egypt!
    Egypt v Morocco next!
    RM
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    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Wed Jan 26 11:50:07 2022
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 1:47:40 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 6:42:15 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 6:40:51 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 6:32:52 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 1:24:22 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 12:51:11 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 11:53:02 a.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Match of the round somewhat scarred by the stadium deaths, but I am OK with death, I mean come on, we see it very day, most of it fake, but we are bombarded with death on tv, komputer, podcast etc.

    I figured it would be a tight game and 0-0 at ht suggests that, but both teams have had chances, if I had to pick, I would say Ivory Coast to win.
    Still 0-0, looks like it is going to et. Egypt lost their keeper to injury in the last 10 mins. Still picking Ivory Coast, they have had the better chances
    And it is till 0-0 with less than 10 mins left of et. Both teams had chances but both are tired and more cautious, it looks like it is going to pks
    PKs coming up, pks are not a lottery, it may be more mental than skill, but not a lottery.
    Egypt keeper keeps diving the wrong way, gifting easy penalties to Ivory Coast.

    RM
    And herCOs just redeemed himself with a fingertip save!

    RM
    Salah scores to win the shootout 5-4 for Egypt!

    Egypt v Morocco next!

    RM
    0-0 HT
    Interesting pk reversal at the end of the half. My initial thought was pk, but then the lead up to the pk was a bit of roller derby and I assume that is why the ref reversed his own decision. Hope this isnt in bad taste, but the crowd seem quite enthustiastic and vibrant for this match.
    Hard to pick a winner from this one, I would have lost the house in the first game, but my SHOE IN bet for the day is bet the house on Mali.
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
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  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Wed Jan 26 12:41:41 2022
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 2:50:08 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 1:47:40 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 6:42:15 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 6:40:51 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 6:32:52 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 1:24:22 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 12:51:11 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 11:53:02 a.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Match of the round somewhat scarred by the stadium deaths, but I am OK with death, I mean come on, we see it very day, most of it fake, but we are bombarded with death on tv, komputer, podcast etc.

    I figured it would be a tight game and 0-0 at ht suggests that, but both teams have had chances, if I had to pick, I would say Ivory Coast to win.
    Still 0-0, looks like it is going to et. Egypt lost their keeper to injury in the last 10 mins. Still picking Ivory Coast, they have had the better chances
    And it is till 0-0 with less than 10 mins left of et. Both teams had chances but both are tired and more cautious, it looks like it is going to pks
    PKs coming up, pks are not a lottery, it may be more mental than skill, but not a lottery.
    Egypt keeper keeps diving the wrong way, gifting easy penalties to Ivory Coast.

    RM
    And herCOs just redeemed himself with a fingertip save!

    RM
    Salah scores to win the shootout 5-4 for Egypt!

    Egypt v Morocco next!

    RM
    0-0 HT

    Interesting pk reversal at the end of the half. My initial thought was pk, but then the lead up to the pk was a bit of roller derby and I assume that is why the ref reversed his own decision. Hope this isnt in bad taste, but the crowd seem quite enthustiastic and vibrant for this match.

    Hard to pick a winner from this one, I would have lost the house in the first game, but my SHOE IN bet for the day is bet the house on Mali.
    If you ask me the Brasseur de montreal makes a better IPA than Belle Guelle, now to be fair, the Belle Guelle had been placed outisde in the balmy -14C sun and was quite cold and therefore had little to no hoppiness, so it was not a true test. Though Starlink is prefroming much better than the hughesnet/xplorent staelite internet, it is not flawless, speeds are good but I dont drop internet at home. People think -20C is cold, but its not like you are living in tshirts and shorts, not to mention you are living in a house then going into a garage, then going into a car and then into antoher garage and warm building, but you need a humidifier, ti can get dry, , it is 27% humidity in here, thank good I am keep ing hydrated with Quebec IPA.
    Oh yeah on topic, the game
    0-0 82 minute
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  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Wed Jan 26 13:11:45 2022
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 3:41:42 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 2:50:08 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 1:47:40 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 6:42:15 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 6:40:51 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 6:32:52 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 1:24:22 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 12:51:11 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 11:53:02 a.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Match of the round somewhat scarred by the stadium deaths, but I am OK with death, I mean come on, we see it very day, most of it fake, but we are bombarded with death on tv, komputer, podcast etc.

    I figured it would be a tight game and 0-0 at ht suggests that, but both teams have had chances, if I had to pick, I would say Ivory Coast to win.
    Still 0-0, looks like it is going to et. Egypt lost their keeper to injury in the last 10 mins. Still picking Ivory Coast, they have had the better chances
    And it is till 0-0 with less than 10 mins left of et. Both teams had chances but both are tired and more cautious, it looks like it is going to pks
    PKs coming up, pks are not a lottery, it may be more mental than skill, but not a lottery.
    Egypt keeper keeps diving the wrong way, gifting easy penalties to Ivory Coast.

    RM
    And herCOs just redeemed himself with a fingertip save!

    RM
    Salah scores to win the shootout 5-4 for Egypt!

    Egypt v Morocco next!

    RM
    0-0 HT

    Interesting pk reversal at the end of the half. My initial thought was pk, but then the lead up to the pk was a bit of roller derby and I assume that is why the ref reversed his own decision. Hope this isnt in bad taste, but the crowd seem quite enthustiastic and vibrant for this match.

    Hard to pick a winner from this one, I would have lost the house in the first game, but my SHOE IN bet for the day is bet the house on Mali.
    If you ask me the Brasseur de montreal makes a better IPA than Belle Guelle, now to be fair, the Belle Guelle had been placed outisde in the balmy -14C sun and was quite cold and therefore had little to no hoppiness, so it was not a true test. Though Starlink is prefroming much better than the hughesnet/xplorent staelite internet, it is not flawless, speeds are good but I dont drop internet at home. People think -20C is cold, but its not like you are living in tshirts and shorts, not to mention you are living in a house then going into a garage, then going into a car and then into antoher garage and warm building, but you need a humidifier, ti can get dry, , it is 27% humidity in here, thank good I am keep ing hydrated with Quebec IPA.
    Oh yeah on topic, the game

    0-0 82 minute
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    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Wed Jan 26 13:18:03 2022
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 3:41:42 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 2:50:08 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 1:47:40 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 6:42:15 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 6:40:51 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 6:32:52 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 1:24:22 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 12:51:11 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 11:53:02 a.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Match of the round somewhat scarred by the stadium deaths, but I am OK with death, I mean come on, we see it very day, most of it fake, but we are bombarded with death on tv, komputer, podcast etc.

    I figured it would be a tight game and 0-0 at ht suggests that, but both teams have had chances, if I had to pick, I would say Ivory Coast to win.
    Still 0-0, looks like it is going to et. Egypt lost their keeper to injury in the last 10 mins. Still picking Ivory Coast, they have had the better chances
    And it is till 0-0 with less than 10 mins left of et. Both teams had chances but both are tired and more cautious, it looks like it is going to pks
    PKs coming up, pks are not a lottery, it may be more mental than skill, but not a lottery.
    Egypt keeper keeps diving the wrong way, gifting easy penalties to Ivory Coast.

    RM
    And herCOs just redeemed himself with a fingertip save!

    RM
    Salah scores to win the shootout 5-4 for Egypt!

    Egypt v Morocco next!

    RM
    0-0 HT

    Interesting pk reversal at the end of the half. My initial thought was pk, but then the lead up to the pk was a bit of roller derby and I assume that is why the ref reversed his own decision. Hope this isnt in bad taste, but the crowd seem quite enthustiastic and vibrant for this match.

    Hard to pick a winner from this one, I would have lost the house in the first game, but my SHOE IN bet for the day is bet the house on Mali.
    If you ask me the Brasseur de montreal makes a better IPA than Belle Guelle, now to be fair, the Belle Guelle had been placed outisde in the balmy -14C sun and was quite cold and therefore had little to no hoppiness, so it was not a true test. Though Starlink is prefroming much better than the hughesnet/xplorent staelite internet, it is not flawless, speeds are good but I dont drop internet at home. People think -20C is cold, but its not like you are living in tshirts and shorts, not to mention you are living in a house then going into a garage, then going into a car and then into antoher garage and warm building, but you need a humidifier, ti can get dry, , it is 27% humidity in here, thank good I am keep ing hydrated with Quebec IPA.
    Oh yeah on topic, the game

    0-0 82 minute
    It may be cold, but it is a dry cold, you cant be hurt by dry cold. You wanna smell fish, get some dried smelt treats for your dog, it smells stronger than vapourized weed and it just stays on your hands, are there a lot of Latinos in Equatorial Guinea?
    oh yeah, 0-0 105 min
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  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Wed Jan 26 13:23:56 2022
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 9:11:46 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 3:41:42 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 2:50:08 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 1:47:40 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 6:42:15 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 6:40:51 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 6:32:52 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 1:24:22 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 12:51:11 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 11:53:02 a.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Match of the round somewhat scarred by the stadium deaths, but I am OK with death, I mean come on, we see it very day, most of it fake, but we are bombarded with death on tv, komputer, podcast etc.

    I figured it would be a tight game and 0-0 at ht suggests that, but both teams have had chances, if I had to pick, I would say Ivory Coast to win.
    Still 0-0, looks like it is going to et. Egypt lost their keeper to injury in the last 10 mins. Still picking Ivory Coast, they have had the better chances
    And it is till 0-0 with less than 10 mins left of et. Both teams had chances but both are tired and more cautious, it looks like it is going to pks
    PKs coming up, pks are not a lottery, it may be more mental than skill, but not a lottery.
    Egypt keeper keeps diving the wrong way, gifting easy penalties to Ivory Coast.

    RM
    And herCOs just redeemed himself with a fingertip save!

    RM
    Salah scores to win the shootout 5-4 for Egypt!

    Egypt v Morocco next!

    RM
    0-0 HT

    Interesting pk reversal at the end of the half. My initial thought was pk, but then the lead up to the pk was a bit of roller derby and I assume that is why the ref reversed his own decision. Hope this isnt in bad taste, but the crowd seem quite enthustiastic and vibrant for this match.

    Hard to pick a winner from this one, I would have lost the house in the first game, but my SHOE IN bet for the day is bet the house on Mali.
    If you ask me the Brasseur de montreal makes a better IPA than Belle Guelle, now to be fair, the Belle Guelle had been placed outisde in the balmy -14C sun and was quite cold and therefore had little to no hoppiness, so it was not a true test. Though Starlink is prefroming much better than the hughesnet/xplorent staelite internet, it is not flawless, speeds are good but I dont drop internet at home. People think -20C is cold, but its not like you are living in tshirts and shorts, not to mention you are living in a house then going into a garage, then going into a car and then into antoher garage and warm building, but you need a humidifier, ti can get dry, , it is 27% humidity in here, thank good I am keep ing hydrated with Quebec IPA.
    Oh yeah on topic, the game

    0-0 82 minute
    So I've just joined in time for extra time between Mali and Equatorial Guinea and even better I see it's being played at the wonderful little stadium in Limbe, my new favourite stadium which I thought the tournament was done with but apparently not.
    I thought I wanted Portugal and Spain to get the 2030 World Cup but when I see stadiums with such character as Limbe and all the other Cameroon stadiums with their wonderful running tracks I think it might be better if it went to the purported Cameroon + other West African countries bid. Can you imagine how good a World Cup match between Canada and Scotland (for example) would be in this stadium?
    RM
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Wed Jan 26 13:38:10 2022
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 4:23:57 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 9:11:46 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 3:41:42 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 2:50:08 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 1:47:40 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 6:42:15 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 6:40:51 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 6:32:52 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 1:24:22 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 12:51:11 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 11:53:02 a.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Match of the round somewhat scarred by the stadium deaths, but I am OK with death, I mean come on, we see it very day, most of it fake, but we are bombarded with death on tv, komputer, podcast etc.

    I figured it would be a tight game and 0-0 at ht suggests that, but both teams have had chances, if I had to pick, I would say Ivory Coast to win.
    Still 0-0, looks like it is going to et. Egypt lost their keeper to injury in the last 10 mins. Still picking Ivory Coast, they have had the better chances
    And it is till 0-0 with less than 10 mins left of et. Both teams had chances but both are tired and more cautious, it looks like it is going to pks
    PKs coming up, pks are not a lottery, it may be more mental than skill, but not a lottery.
    Egypt keeper keeps diving the wrong way, gifting easy penalties to Ivory Coast.

    RM
    And herCOs just redeemed himself with a fingertip save!

    RM
    Salah scores to win the shootout 5-4 for Egypt!

    Egypt v Morocco next!

    RM
    0-0 HT

    Interesting pk reversal at the end of the half. My initial thought was pk, but then the lead up to the pk was a bit of roller derby and I assume that is why the ref reversed his own decision. Hope this isnt in bad taste, but the crowd seem quite enthustiastic and vibrant for this match.

    Hard to pick a winner from this one, I would have lost the house in the first game, but my SHOE IN bet for the day is bet the house on Mali.
    If you ask me the Brasseur de montreal makes a better IPA than Belle Guelle, now to be fair, the Belle Guelle had been placed outisde in the balmy -14C sun and was quite cold and therefore had little to no hoppiness, so it was not a true test. Though Starlink is prefroming much better than the hughesnet/xplorent staelite internet, it is not flawless, speeds are good but I dont drop internet at home. People think -20C is cold, but its not like you are living in tshirts and shorts, not to mention you are living in a house then going into a garage, then going into a car and then into antoher garage and warm building, but you need a humidifier, ti can get dry, , it is 27% humidity in here, thank good I am keep ing hydrated with Quebec IPA.
    Oh yeah on topic, the game

    0-0 82 minute
    So I've just joined in time for extra time between Mali and Equatorial Guinea and even better I see it's being played at the wonderful little stadium in Limbe, my new favourite stadium which I thought the tournament was done with but apparently not.

    I thought I wanted Portugal and Spain to get the 2030 World Cup but when I see stadiums with such character as Limbe and all the other Cameroon stadiums with their wonderful running tracks I think it might be better if it went to the purported Cameroon + other West African countries bid. Can you imagine how good a World Cup match between Canada and Scotland (for example) would be in this stadium?

    RM
    They really do have good looking stadiums in Cameroon, but I wanna keep on topic
    So, 0-0 and going to pks
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Wed Jan 26 13:48:59 2022
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 4:38:11 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 4:23:57 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 9:11:46 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 3:41:42 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 2:50:08 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 1:47:40 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 6:42:15 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 6:40:51 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 6:32:52 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 1:24:22 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 12:51:11 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 11:53:02 a.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Match of the round somewhat scarred by the stadium deaths, but I am OK with death, I mean come on, we see it very day, most of it fake, but we are bombarded with death on tv, komputer, podcast etc.

    I figured it would be a tight game and 0-0 at ht suggests that, but both teams have had chances, if I had to pick, I would say Ivory Coast to win.
    Still 0-0, looks like it is going to et. Egypt lost their keeper to injury in the last 10 mins. Still picking Ivory Coast, they have had the better chances
    And it is till 0-0 with less than 10 mins left of et. Both teams had chances but both are tired and more cautious, it looks like it is going to pks
    PKs coming up, pks are not a lottery, it may be more mental than skill, but not a lottery.
    Egypt keeper keeps diving the wrong way, gifting easy penalties to Ivory Coast.

    RM
    And herCOs just redeemed himself with a fingertip save!

    RM
    Salah scores to win the shootout 5-4 for Egypt!

    Egypt v Morocco next!

    RM
    0-0 HT

    Interesting pk reversal at the end of the half. My initial thought was pk, but then the lead up to the pk was a bit of roller derby and I assume that is why the ref reversed his own decision. Hope this isnt in bad taste, but the crowd seem quite enthustiastic and vibrant for this match.

    Hard to pick a winner from this one, I would have lost the house in the first game, but my SHOE IN bet for the day is bet the house on Mali.
    If you ask me the Brasseur de montreal makes a better IPA than Belle Guelle, now to be fair, the Belle Guelle had been placed outisde in the balmy -14C sun and was quite cold and therefore had little to no hoppiness, so it was not a true test. Though Starlink is prefroming much better than the hughesnet/xplorent staelite internet, it is not flawless, speeds are good but I dont drop internet at home. People think -20C is cold, but its not like you are living in tshirts and shorts, not to mention you are living in a house then going into a garage, then going into a car and then into antoher garage and warm building, but you need a humidifier, ti can get dry, , it is 27% humidity in here, thank good I am keep ing hydrated with Quebec IPA.
    Oh yeah on topic, the game

    0-0 82 minute
    So I've just joined in time for extra time between Mali and Equatorial Guinea and even better I see it's being played at the wonderful little stadium in Limbe, my new favourite stadium which I thought the tournament was done with but apparently not.

    I thought I wanted Portugal and Spain to get the 2030 World Cup but when I see stadiums with such character as Limbe and all the other Cameroon stadiums with their wonderful running tracks I think it might be better if it went to the purported Cameroon + other West African countries bid. Can you imagine how good a World Cup match between Canada and Scotland (for example) would be in this stadium?

    RM
    They really do have good looking stadiums in Cameroon, but I wanna keep on topic

    So, 0-0 and going to pks
    If you take a good Panenka, you can chacnge the outcome of a shootout
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Wed Jan 26 13:49:45 2022
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 4:49:01 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 4:38:11 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 4:23:57 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 9:11:46 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 3:41:42 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 2:50:08 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 1:47:40 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 6:42:15 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 6:40:51 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 6:32:52 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 1:24:22 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 12:51:11 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 11:53:02 a.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Match of the round somewhat scarred by the stadium deaths, but I am OK with death, I mean come on, we see it very day, most of it fake, but we are bombarded with death on tv, komputer, podcast etc.

    I figured it would be a tight game and 0-0 at ht suggests that, but both teams have had chances, if I had to pick, I would say Ivory Coast to win.
    Still 0-0, looks like it is going to et. Egypt lost their keeper to injury in the last 10 mins. Still picking Ivory Coast, they have had the better chances
    And it is till 0-0 with less than 10 mins left of et. Both teams had chances but both are tired and more cautious, it looks like it is going to pks
    PKs coming up, pks are not a lottery, it may be more mental than skill, but not a lottery.
    Egypt keeper keeps diving the wrong way, gifting easy penalties to Ivory Coast.

    RM
    And herCOs just redeemed himself with a fingertip save!

    RM
    Salah scores to win the shootout 5-4 for Egypt!

    Egypt v Morocco next!

    RM
    0-0 HT

    Interesting pk reversal at the end of the half. My initial thought was pk, but then the lead up to the pk was a bit of roller derby and I assume that is why the ref reversed his own decision. Hope this isnt in bad taste, but the crowd seem quite enthustiastic and vibrant for this match.

    Hard to pick a winner from this one, I would have lost the house in the first game, but my SHOE IN bet for the day is bet the house on Mali.
    If you ask me the Brasseur de montreal makes a better IPA than Belle Guelle, now to be fair, the Belle Guelle had been placed outisde in the balmy -14C sun and was quite cold and therefore had little to no hoppiness, so it was not a true test. Though Starlink is prefroming much better than the hughesnet/xplorent staelite internet, it is not flawless, speeds are good but I dont drop internet at home. People think -20C is cold, but its not like you are living in tshirts and shorts, not to mention you are living in a house then going into a garage, then going into a car and then into antoher garage and warm building, but you need a humidifier, ti can get dry, , it is 27% humidity in here, thank good I am keep ing hydrated with Quebec IPA.
    Oh yeah on topic, the game

    0-0 82 minute
    So I've just joined in time for extra time between Mali and Equatorial Guinea and even better I see it's being played at the wonderful little stadium in Limbe, my new favourite stadium which I thought the tournament was done with but apparently not.

    I thought I wanted Portugal and Spain to get the 2030 World Cup but when I see stadiums with such character as Limbe and all the other Cameroon stadiums with their wonderful running tracks I think it might be better if it went to the purported Cameroon + other West African countries bid. Can you imagine how good a World Cup match between Canada and Scotland (for example) would be in this stadium?

    RM
    They really do have good looking stadiums in Cameroon, but I wanna keep on topic

    So, 0-0 and going to pks
    If you take a good Panenka, you can chacnge the outcome of a shootout
    Nope, never take a panenka
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Wed Jan 26 13:55:24 2022
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 4:49:46 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 4:49:01 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 4:38:11 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 4:23:57 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 9:11:46 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 3:41:42 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 2:50:08 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 1:47:40 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 6:42:15 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 6:40:51 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 6:32:52 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 1:24:22 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 12:51:11 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 11:53:02 a.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Match of the round somewhat scarred by the stadium deaths, but I am OK with death, I mean come on, we see it very day, most of it fake, but we are bombarded with death on tv, komputer, podcast etc.

    I figured it would be a tight game and 0-0 at ht suggests that, but both teams have had chances, if I had to pick, I would say Ivory Coast to win.
    Still 0-0, looks like it is going to et. Egypt lost their keeper to injury in the last 10 mins. Still picking Ivory Coast, they have had the better chances
    And it is till 0-0 with less than 10 mins left of et. Both teams had chances but both are tired and more cautious, it looks like it is going to pks
    PKs coming up, pks are not a lottery, it may be more mental than skill, but not a lottery.
    Egypt keeper keeps diving the wrong way, gifting easy penalties to Ivory Coast.

    RM
    And herCOs just redeemed himself with a fingertip save!

    RM
    Salah scores to win the shootout 5-4 for Egypt!

    Egypt v Morocco next!

    RM
    0-0 HT

    Interesting pk reversal at the end of the half. My initial thought was pk, but then the lead up to the pk was a bit of roller derby and I assume that is why the ref reversed his own decision. Hope this isnt in bad taste, but the crowd seem quite enthustiastic and vibrant for this match.

    Hard to pick a winner from this one, I would have lost the house in the first game, but my SHOE IN bet for the day is bet the house on Mali.
    If you ask me the Brasseur de montreal makes a better IPA than Belle Guelle, now to be fair, the Belle Guelle had been placed outisde in the balmy -14C sun and was quite cold and therefore had little to no hoppiness, so it was not a true test. Though Starlink is prefroming much better than the hughesnet/xplorent staelite internet, it is not flawless, speeds are good but I dont drop internet at home. People think -20C is cold, but its not like you are living in tshirts and shorts, not to mention you are living in a house then going into a garage, then going into a car and then into antoher garage and warm building, but you need a humidifier, ti can get dry, , it is 27% humidity in here, thank good I am keep ing hydrated with Quebec IPA.
    Oh yeah on topic, the game

    0-0 82 minute
    So I've just joined in time for extra time between Mali and Equatorial Guinea and even better I see it's being played at the wonderful little stadium in Limbe, my new favourite stadium which I thought the tournament was done with but apparently not.

    I thought I wanted Portugal and Spain to get the 2030 World Cup but when I see stadiums with such character as Limbe and all the other Cameroon stadiums with their wonderful running tracks I think it might be better if it went to the purported Cameroon + other West African countries bid. Can you imagine how good a World Cup match between Canada and Scotland (for example) would be in this stadium?

    RM
    They really do have good looking stadiums in Cameroon, but I wanna keep on topic

    So, 0-0 and going to pks
    If you take a good Panenka, you can chacnge the outcome of a shootout
    Nope, never take a panenka
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Wed Jan 26 13:55:50 2022
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 4:49:46 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 4:49:01 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 4:38:11 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 4:23:57 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 9:11:46 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 3:41:42 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 2:50:08 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 1:47:40 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 6:42:15 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 6:40:51 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 6:32:52 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 1:24:22 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 12:51:11 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 11:53:02 a.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Match of the round somewhat scarred by the stadium deaths, but I am OK with death, I mean come on, we see it very day, most of it fake, but we are bombarded with death on tv, komputer, podcast etc.

    I figured it would be a tight game and 0-0 at ht suggests that, but both teams have had chances, if I had to pick, I would say Ivory Coast to win.
    Still 0-0, looks like it is going to et. Egypt lost their keeper to injury in the last 10 mins. Still picking Ivory Coast, they have had the better chances
    And it is till 0-0 with less than 10 mins left of et. Both teams had chances but both are tired and more cautious, it looks like it is going to pks
    PKs coming up, pks are not a lottery, it may be more mental than skill, but not a lottery.
    Egypt keeper keeps diving the wrong way, gifting easy penalties to Ivory Coast.

    RM
    And herCOs just redeemed himself with a fingertip save!

    RM
    Salah scores to win the shootout 5-4 for Egypt!

    Egypt v Morocco next!

    RM
    0-0 HT

    Interesting pk reversal at the end of the half. My initial thought was pk, but then the lead up to the pk was a bit of roller derby and I assume that is why the ref reversed his own decision. Hope this isnt in bad taste, but the crowd seem quite enthustiastic and vibrant for this match.

    Hard to pick a winner from this one, I would have lost the house in the first game, but my SHOE IN bet for the day is bet the house on Mali.
    If you ask me the Brasseur de montreal makes a better IPA than Belle Guelle, now to be fair, the Belle Guelle had been placed outisde in the balmy -14C sun and was quite cold and therefore had little to no hoppiness, so it was not a true test. Though Starlink is prefroming much better than the hughesnet/xplorent staelite internet, it is not flawless, speeds are good but I dont drop internet at home. People think -20C is cold, but its not like you are living in tshirts and shorts, not to mention you are living in a house then going into a garage, then going into a car and then into antoher garage and warm building, but you need a humidifier, ti can get dry, , it is 27% humidity in here, thank good I am keep ing hydrated with Quebec IPA.
    Oh yeah on topic, the game

    0-0 82 minute
    So I've just joined in time for extra time between Mali and Equatorial Guinea and even better I see it's being played at the wonderful little stadium in Limbe, my new favourite stadium which I thought the tournament was done with but apparently not.

    I thought I wanted Portugal and Spain to get the 2030 World Cup but when I see stadiums with such character as Limbe and all the other Cameroon stadiums with their wonderful running tracks I think it might be better if it went to the purported Cameroon + other West African countries bid. Can you imagine how good a World Cup match between Canada and Scotland (for example) would be in this stadium?

    RM
    They really do have good looking stadiums in Cameroon, but I wanna keep on topic

    So, 0-0 and going to pks
    If you take a good Panenka, you can chacnge the outcome of a shootout
    Nope, never take a panenka
    Oh dear, I lost two houses today!!!!!
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Wed Jan 26 13:59:14 2022
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 9:55:25 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 4:49:46 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 4:49:01 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 4:38:11 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 4:23:57 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 9:11:46 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 3:41:42 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 2:50:08 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 1:47:40 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 6:42:15 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 6:40:51 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 6:32:52 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 1:24:22 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 12:51:11 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 11:53:02 a.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Match of the round somewhat scarred by the stadium deaths, but I am OK with death, I mean come on, we see it very day, most of it fake, but we are bombarded with death on tv, komputer, podcast etc.

    I figured it would be a tight game and 0-0 at ht suggests that, but both teams have had chances, if I had to pick, I would say Ivory Coast to win.
    Still 0-0, looks like it is going to et. Egypt lost their keeper to injury in the last 10 mins. Still picking Ivory Coast, they have had the better chances
    And it is till 0-0 with less than 10 mins left of et. Both teams had chances but both are tired and more cautious, it looks like it is going to pks
    PKs coming up, pks are not a lottery, it may be more mental than skill, but not a lottery.
    Egypt keeper keeps diving the wrong way, gifting easy penalties to Ivory Coast.

    RM
    And herCOs just redeemed himself with a fingertip save!

    RM
    Salah scores to win the shootout 5-4 for Egypt!

    Egypt v Morocco next!

    RM
    0-0 HT

    Interesting pk reversal at the end of the half. My initial thought was pk, but then the lead up to the pk was a bit of roller derby and I assume that is why the ref reversed his own decision. Hope this isnt in bad taste, but the crowd seem quite enthustiastic and vibrant for this match.

    Hard to pick a winner from this one, I would have lost the house in the first game, but my SHOE IN bet for the day is bet the house on Mali.
    If you ask me the Brasseur de montreal makes a better IPA than Belle Guelle, now to be fair, the Belle Guelle had been placed outisde in the balmy -14C sun and was quite cold and therefore had little to no hoppiness, so it was not a true test. Though Starlink is prefroming much better than the hughesnet/xplorent staelite internet, it is not flawless, speeds are good but I dont drop internet at home. People think -20C is cold, but its not like you are living in tshirts and shorts, not to mention you are living in a house then going into a garage, then going into a car and then into antoher garage and warm building, but you need a humidifier, ti can get dry, , it is 27% humidity in here, thank good I am keep ing hydrated with Quebec IPA.
    Oh yeah on topic, the game

    0-0 82 minute
    So I've just joined in time for extra time between Mali and Equatorial Guinea and even better I see it's being played at the wonderful little stadium in Limbe, my new favourite stadium which I thought the tournament was done with but apparently not.

    I thought I wanted Portugal and Spain to get the 2030 World Cup but when I see stadiums with such character as Limbe and all the other Cameroon stadiums with their wonderful running tracks I think it might be better if it went to the purported Cameroon + other West African countries bid. Can you imagine how good a World Cup match between Canada and Scotland (for example) would be in this stadium?

    RM
    They really do have good looking stadiums in Cameroon, but I wanna keep on topic

    So, 0-0 and going to pks
    If you take a good Panenka, you can chacnge the outcome of a shootout
    Nope, never take a panenka
    Well I lost count of the score and all the twists and turns but Equatorial Guinea advance after another epic penalty shootout!
    Why do CAF do penalty shootouts so much better than UEFA? Think back to the 1992 AFCON Final - Ivory Coast 11 Ghana 10.
    Give CAF the 2030 World Cup!!
    RM
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Wed Jan 26 14:15:26 2022
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 9:59:16 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 9:55:25 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 4:49:46 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 4:49:01 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 4:38:11 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 4:23:57 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 9:11:46 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 3:41:42 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 2:50:08 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 1:47:40 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 6:42:15 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 6:40:51 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 6:32:52 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 1:24:22 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 12:51:11 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 11:53:02 a.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Match of the round somewhat scarred by the stadium deaths, but I am OK with death, I mean come on, we see it very day, most of it fake, but we are bombarded with death on tv, komputer, podcast etc.

    I figured it would be a tight game and 0-0 at ht suggests that, but both teams have had chances, if I had to pick, I would say Ivory Coast to win.
    Still 0-0, looks like it is going to et. Egypt lost their keeper to injury in the last 10 mins. Still picking Ivory Coast, they have had the better chances
    And it is till 0-0 with less than 10 mins left of et. Both teams had chances but both are tired and more cautious, it looks like it is going to pks
    PKs coming up, pks are not a lottery, it may be more mental than skill, but not a lottery.
    Egypt keeper keeps diving the wrong way, gifting easy penalties to Ivory Coast.

    RM
    And herCOs just redeemed himself with a fingertip save!

    RM
    Salah scores to win the shootout 5-4 for Egypt!

    Egypt v Morocco next!

    RM
    0-0 HT

    Interesting pk reversal at the end of the half. My initial thought was pk, but then the lead up to the pk was a bit of roller derby and I assume that is why the ref reversed his own decision. Hope this isnt in bad taste, but the crowd seem quite enthustiastic and vibrant for this match.

    Hard to pick a winner from this one, I would have lost the house in the first game, but my SHOE IN bet for the day is bet the house on Mali.
    If you ask me the Brasseur de montreal makes a better IPA than Belle Guelle, now to be fair, the Belle Guelle had been placed outisde in the balmy -14C sun and was quite cold and therefore had little to no hoppiness, so it was not a true test. Though Starlink is prefroming much better than the hughesnet/xplorent staelite internet, it is not flawless, speeds are good but I dont drop internet at home. People think -20C is cold, but its not like you are living in tshirts and shorts, not to mention you are living in a house then going into a garage, then going into a car and then into antoher garage and warm building, but you need a humidifier, ti can get dry, , it is 27% humidity in here, thank good I am keep ing hydrated with Quebec IPA.
    Oh yeah on topic, the game

    0-0 82 minute
    So I've just joined in time for extra time between Mali and Equatorial Guinea and even better I see it's being played at the wonderful little stadium in Limbe, my new favourite stadium which I thought the tournament was done with but apparently not.

    I thought I wanted Portugal and Spain to get the 2030 World Cup but when I see stadiums with such character as Limbe and all the other Cameroon stadiums with their wonderful running tracks I think it might be better if it went to the purported Cameroon + other West African countries bid. Can you imagine how good a World Cup match between Canada and Scotland (for example) would be in this stadium?

    RM
    They really do have good looking stadiums in Cameroon, but I wanna keep on topic

    So, 0-0 and going to pks
    If you take a good Panenka, you can chacnge the outcome of a shootout
    Nope, never take a panenka
    Well I lost count of the score and all the twists and turns but Equatorial Guinea advance after another epic penalty shootout!

    Why do CAF do penalty shootouts so much better than UEFA? Think back to the 1992 AFCON Final - Ivory Coast 11 Ghana 10.

    Give CAF the 2030 World Cup!!

    RM
    So we have a two day break to calm down after that exhilarating penalty shootout to return on 29th January with the quarter finals:
    29/1/22 4pm GMT: Gambia v Cameroon (Japoma Stadium, Douala) First time Cameroon have played away from Yaounde and the Olembe this tournament. It said on the news they won't be using the Olembe again until they receive assurances about safety.
    29/1/22 7pm GMT: Burkina Faso v Tunisia (Roumd|- Adjia Stadium, Garoua)
    30/1/22 4pm GMT: Egypt v Morocco (Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium, Yaound|-) Tie of the round?
    30/1/22 7pm GMT: Senegal v Equatorial Guinea (Japoma Stadium, Douala)
    RM
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Mark@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Thu Jan 27 08:16:51 2022
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 10:15:27 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    30/1/22 4pm GMT: Egypt v Morocco (Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium, Yaound|-) Tie of the round?
    Apparently this kick-off time was changed to 3pm.
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sat Jan 29 08:02:40 2022
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 10:15:27 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 9:59:16 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 9:55:25 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 4:49:46 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 4:49:01 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 4:38:11 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 4:23:57 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 9:11:46 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 3:41:42 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 2:50:08 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 1:47:40 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 6:42:15 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 6:40:51 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 6:32:52 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 1:24:22 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 12:51:11 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 11:53:02 a.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    Match of the round somewhat scarred by the stadium deaths, but I am OK with death, I mean come on, we see it very day, most of it fake, but we are bombarded with death on tv, komputer, podcast etc.

    I figured it would be a tight game and 0-0 at ht suggests that, but both teams have had chances, if I had to pick, I would say Ivory Coast to win.
    Still 0-0, looks like it is going to et. Egypt lost their keeper to injury in the last 10 mins. Still picking Ivory Coast, they have had the better chances
    And it is till 0-0 with less than 10 mins left of et. Both teams had chances but both are tired and more cautious, it looks like it is going to pks
    PKs coming up, pks are not a lottery, it may be more mental than skill, but not a lottery.
    Egypt keeper keeps diving the wrong way, gifting easy penalties to Ivory Coast.

    RM
    And herCOs just redeemed himself with a fingertip save!

    RM
    Salah scores to win the shootout 5-4 for Egypt!

    Egypt v Morocco next!

    RM
    0-0 HT

    Interesting pk reversal at the end of the half. My initial thought was pk, but then the lead up to the pk was a bit of roller derby and I assume that is why the ref reversed his own decision. Hope this isnt in bad taste, but the crowd seem quite enthustiastic and vibrant for this match.

    Hard to pick a winner from this one, I would have lost the house in the first game, but my SHOE IN bet for the day is bet the house on Mali.
    If you ask me the Brasseur de montreal makes a better IPA than Belle Guelle, now to be fair, the Belle Guelle had been placed outisde in the balmy -14C sun and was quite cold and therefore had little to no hoppiness, so it was not a true test. Though Starlink is prefroming much better than the hughesnet/xplorent staelite internet, it is not flawless, speeds are good but I dont drop internet at home. People think -20C is cold, but its not like you are living in tshirts and shorts, not to mention you are living in a house then going into a garage, then going into a car and then into antoher garage and warm building, but you need a humidifier, ti can get dry, , it is 27% humidity in here, thank good I am keep ing hydrated with Quebec IPA.
    Oh yeah on topic, the game

    0-0 82 minute
    So I've just joined in time for extra time between Mali and Equatorial Guinea and even better I see it's being played at the wonderful little stadium in Limbe, my new favourite stadium which I thought the tournament was done with but apparently not.

    I thought I wanted Portugal and Spain to get the 2030 World Cup but when I see stadiums with such character as Limbe and all the other Cameroon stadiums with their wonderful running tracks I think it might be better if it went to the purported Cameroon + other West African countries bid. Can you imagine how good a World Cup match between Canada and Scotland (for example) would be in this stadium?

    RM
    They really do have good looking stadiums in Cameroon, but I wanna keep on topic

    So, 0-0 and going to pks
    If you take a good Panenka, you can chacnge the outcome of a shootout
    Nope, never take a panenka
    Well I lost count of the score and all the twists and turns but Equatorial Guinea advance after another epic penalty shootout!

    Why do CAF do penalty shootouts so much better than UEFA? Think back to the 1992 AFCON Final - Ivory Coast 11 Ghana 10.

    Give CAF the 2030 World Cup!!

    RM
    So we have a two day break to calm down after that exhilarating penalty shootout to return on 29th January with the quarter finals:

    29/1/22 4pm GMT: Gambia v Cameroon (Japoma Stadium, Douala) First time Cameroon have played away from Yaounde and the Olembe this tournament. It said on the news they won't be using the Olembe again until they receive assurances about safety.

    29/1/22 7pm GMT: Burkina Faso v Tunisia (Roumd|- Adjia Stadium, Garoua)

    30/1/22 4pm GMT: Egypt v Morocco (Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium, Yaound|-) Tie of the round?

    30/1/22 7pm GMT: Senegal v Equatorial Guinea (Japoma Stadium, Douala)


    RM
    The Gambia v Cameroon ("away" team but playing in their home country)
    Stadium looks as full as it can be, I guess this must be 80% capacity? Vuvuzelas are playing nice and loud. Let's get the AFCON quarter finals under way!
    RM
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
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  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sat Jan 29 08:06:30 2022
    SO we are back with AFCON round 3, it was a toss up between watching the Trucker freedom convoy in Ottawa or watching this game between Cameroon and Gambia. I dont know what is happening with the Truckers, but i do know it is really cold again, curious as to see how many made the journey.
    But no, this is about the little darlings Gambia vs the big bad hosts Cameroon (hopefully no crowd trouble) who have been given a few generous VAR calls
    On Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 11:16:52 a.m. UTC-5, Mark wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 10:15:27 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:

    30/1/22 4pm GMT: Egypt v Morocco (Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium, Yaound|-) Tie of the round?
    Apparently this kick-off time was changed to 3pm.
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sat Jan 29 08:17:07 2022
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 4:06:31 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    SO we are back with AFCON round 3, it was a toss up between watching the Trucker freedom convoy in Ottawa or watching this game between Cameroon and Gambia. I dont know what is happening with the Truckers, but i do know it is really cold again, curious as to see how many made the journey.

    But no, this is about the little darlings Gambia vs the big bad hosts Cameroon (hopefully no crowd trouble) who have been given a few generous VAR calls
    On Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 11:16:52 a.m. UTC-5, Mark wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 10:15:27 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:

    30/1/22 4pm GMT: Egypt v Morocco (Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium, Yaound|-) Tie of the round?
    Apparently this kick-off time was changed to 3pm.
    It's apparently 33 degrees and 74% humidity in Douala so the slow pace to the game can be forgiven.
    Aboubakar backheels over the bar from a low cross!
    14 minutes 0-0
    RM
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sat Jan 29 08:40:49 2022
    THe Gambia's German regionaliga keeper, who is actually German, make a great save from what looked a sure Cameroon goal, I am sure this guy will be a Bayern keeper within a year.
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 11:17:08 a.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 4:06:31 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    SO we are back with AFCON round 3, it was a toss up between watching the Trucker freedom convoy in Ottawa or watching this game between Cameroon and Gambia. I dont know what is happening with the Truckers, but i do know it is really cold again, curious as to see how many made the journey.

    But no, this is about the little darlings Gambia vs the big bad hosts Cameroon (hopefully no crowd trouble) who have been given a few generous VAR calls
    On Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 11:16:52 a.m. UTC-5, Mark wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 10:15:27 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:

    30/1/22 4pm GMT: Egypt v Morocco (Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium, Yaound|-) Tie of the round?
    Apparently this kick-off time was changed to 3pm.
    It's apparently 33 degrees and 74% humidity in Douala so the slow pace to the game can be forgiven.

    Aboubakar backheels over the bar from a low cross!

    14 minutes 0-0

    RM
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sat Jan 29 08:55:32 2022
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 4:40:50 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    THe Gambia's German regionaliga keeper, who is actually German, make a great save from what looked a sure Cameroon goal, I am sure this guy will be a Bayern keeper within a year.
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 11:17:08 a.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 4:06:31 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    SO we are back with AFCON round 3, it was a toss up between watching the Trucker freedom convoy in Ottawa or watching this game between Cameroon and Gambia. I dont know what is happening with the Truckers, but i do know it is really cold again, curious as to see how many made the journey.

    But no, this is about the little darlings Gambia vs the big bad hosts Cameroon (hopefully no crowd trouble) who have been given a few generous VAR calls
    On Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 11:16:52 a.m. UTC-5, Mark wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 10:15:27 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:

    30/1/22 4pm GMT: Egypt v Morocco (Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium, Yaound|-) Tie of the round?
    Apparently this kick-off time was changed to 3pm.
    It's apparently 33 degrees and 74% humidity in Douala so the slow pace to the game can be forgiven.

    Aboubakar backheels over the bar from a low cross!

    14 minutes 0-0

    RM
    Yeah, it was indeed a great save from a point blank range Aboubakar header.
    A couple of good chances for Cameroon but The Gambia are basically doing a good job of containing them. 0-0 HT.
    When full some of these Cameroon stadiums actually look the real deal, I can certainly see this stadium in Douala hosting a World Cup match. It actually looks like a World Cup match as The Gambia's kit (red tops blue shorts) looks like Chile or South Korea.
    RM
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sat Jan 29 09:10:15 2022
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 4:55:34 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 4:40:50 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    THe Gambia's German regionaliga keeper, who is actually German, make a great save from what looked a sure Cameroon goal, I am sure this guy will be a Bayern keeper within a year.
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 11:17:08 a.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 4:06:31 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    SO we are back with AFCON round 3, it was a toss up between watching the Trucker freedom convoy in Ottawa or watching this game between Cameroon and Gambia. I dont know what is happening with the Truckers, but i do know it is really cold again, curious as to see how many made the journey.

    But no, this is about the little darlings Gambia vs the big bad hosts Cameroon (hopefully no crowd trouble) who have been given a few generous VAR calls
    On Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 11:16:52 a.m. UTC-5, Mark wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 10:15:27 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:

    30/1/22 4pm GMT: Egypt v Morocco (Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium, Yaound|-) Tie of the round?
    Apparently this kick-off time was changed to 3pm.
    It's apparently 33 degrees and 74% humidity in Douala so the slow pace to the game can be forgiven.

    Aboubakar backheels over the bar from a low cross!

    14 minutes 0-0

    RM
    Yeah, it was indeed a great save from a point blank range Aboubakar header.

    A couple of good chances for Cameroon but The Gambia are basically doing a good job of containing them. 0-0 HT.

    When full some of these Cameroon stadiums actually look the real deal, I can certainly see this stadium in Douala hosting a World Cup match. It actually looks like a World Cup match as The Gambia's kit (red tops blue shorts) looks like Chile or South Korea.

    RM
    And it's 1-0 Cameroon! Fai crosses from the right, cleanly headed in by Ekambe! Now The Gambia have to come out and attack.
    That's the first goal The Gambia have conceded from open play!
    RM
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sat Jan 29 09:17:34 2022
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 5:10:17 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 4:55:34 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 4:40:50 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    THe Gambia's German regionaliga keeper, who is actually German, make a great save from what looked a sure Cameroon goal, I am sure this guy will be a Bayern keeper within a year.
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 11:17:08 a.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 4:06:31 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    SO we are back with AFCON round 3, it was a toss up between watching the Trucker freedom convoy in Ottawa or watching this game between Cameroon and Gambia. I dont know what is happening with the Truckers, but i do know it is really cold again, curious as to see how many made the journey.

    But no, this is about the little darlings Gambia vs the big bad hosts Cameroon (hopefully no crowd trouble) who have been given a few generous VAR calls
    On Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 11:16:52 a.m. UTC-5, Mark wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 10:15:27 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:

    30/1/22 4pm GMT: Egypt v Morocco (Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium, Yaound|-) Tie of the round?
    Apparently this kick-off time was changed to 3pm.
    It's apparently 33 degrees and 74% humidity in Douala so the slow pace to the game can be forgiven.

    Aboubakar backheels over the bar from a low cross!

    14 minutes 0-0

    RM
    Yeah, it was indeed a great save from a point blank range Aboubakar header.

    A couple of good chances for Cameroon but The Gambia are basically doing a good job of containing them. 0-0 HT.

    When full some of these Cameroon stadiums actually look the real deal, I can certainly see this stadium in Douala hosting a World Cup match. It actually looks like a World Cup match as The Gambia's kit (red tops blue shorts) looks like Chile or South Korea.

    RM
    And it's 1-0 Cameroon! Fai crosses from the right, cleanly headed in by Ekambe! Now The Gambia have to come out and attack.

    That's the first goal The Gambia have conceded from open play!

    RM
    2-0 Cameroon! A cross from the left and Ekambi knocks it in at the far post! Great atmosphere at Douala!
    RM
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sat Jan 29 09:41:50 2022
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 12:17:36 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 5:10:17 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 4:55:34 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 4:40:50 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    THe Gambia's German regionaliga keeper, who is actually German, make a great save from what looked a sure Cameroon goal, I am sure this guy will be a Bayern keeper within a year.
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 11:17:08 a.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 4:06:31 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    SO we are back with AFCON round 3, it was a toss up between watching the Trucker freedom convoy in Ottawa or watching this game between Cameroon and Gambia. I dont know what is happening with the Truckers, but i do know it is really cold again, curious as to see how many made the journey.

    But no, this is about the little darlings Gambia vs the big bad hosts Cameroon (hopefully no crowd trouble) who have been given a few generous VAR calls
    On Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 11:16:52 a.m. UTC-5, Mark wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 10:15:27 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:

    30/1/22 4pm GMT: Egypt v Morocco (Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium, Yaound|-) Tie of the round?
    Apparently this kick-off time was changed to 3pm.
    It's apparently 33 degrees and 74% humidity in Douala so the slow pace to the game can be forgiven.

    Aboubakar backheels over the bar from a low cross!

    14 minutes 0-0

    RM
    Yeah, it was indeed a great save from a point blank range Aboubakar header.

    A couple of good chances for Cameroon but The Gambia are basically doing a good job of containing them. 0-0 HT.

    When full some of these Cameroon stadiums actually look the real deal, I can certainly see this stadium in Douala hosting a World Cup match. It actually looks like a World Cup match as The Gambia's kit (red tops blue shorts) looks like Chile or South Korea.

    RM
    And it's 1-0 Cameroon! Fai crosses from the right, cleanly headed in by Ekambe! Now The Gambia have to come out and attack.

    That's the first goal The Gambia have conceded from open play!

    RM
    2-0 Cameroon! A cross from the left and Ekambi knocks it in at the far post! Great atmosphere at Douala!

    RM
    I guess the realistic hope for the Gambia was to keep it 0-0 and go to PKs, I dont think they had a shot on goal yet? But it looks like Cameroon will be playing either Egypt or Morocco in the semi final, which I think is the harder route to the final, well maybe not, Tunisia and Senegal are tough as well.
    Oh well, time to see if that convoy of freedom fighters have taken over Parliament yet, thank goodness I am safe here, but they got trucks and vehicles and I am only about an hour and half away, so I gotta be on alert.
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sat Jan 29 09:53:56 2022
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 5:41:51 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 12:17:36 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 5:10:17 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 4:55:34 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 4:40:50 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    THe Gambia's German regionaliga keeper, who is actually German, make a great save from what looked a sure Cameroon goal, I am sure this guy will be a Bayern keeper within a year.
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 11:17:08 a.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 4:06:31 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    SO we are back with AFCON round 3, it was a toss up between watching the Trucker freedom convoy in Ottawa or watching this game between Cameroon and Gambia. I dont know what is happening with the Truckers, but i do know it is really cold again, curious as to see how many made the journey.

    But no, this is about the little darlings Gambia vs the big bad hosts Cameroon (hopefully no crowd trouble) who have been given a few generous VAR calls
    On Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 11:16:52 a.m. UTC-5, Mark wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 10:15:27 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:

    30/1/22 4pm GMT: Egypt v Morocco (Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium, Yaound|-) Tie of the round?
    Apparently this kick-off time was changed to 3pm.
    It's apparently 33 degrees and 74% humidity in Douala so the slow pace to the game can be forgiven.

    Aboubakar backheels over the bar from a low cross!

    14 minutes 0-0

    RM
    Yeah, it was indeed a great save from a point blank range Aboubakar header.

    A couple of good chances for Cameroon but The Gambia are basically doing a good job of containing them. 0-0 HT.

    When full some of these Cameroon stadiums actually look the real deal, I can certainly see this stadium in Douala hosting a World Cup match. It actually looks like a World Cup match as The Gambia's kit (red tops blue shorts) looks like Chile or South Korea.

    RM
    And it's 1-0 Cameroon! Fai crosses from the right, cleanly headed in by Ekambe! Now The Gambia have to come out and attack.

    That's the first goal The Gambia have conceded from open play!

    RM
    2-0 Cameroon! A cross from the left and Ekambi knocks it in at the far post! Great atmosphere at Douala!

    RM
    I guess the realistic hope for the Gambia was to keep it 0-0 and go to PKs, I dont think they had a shot on goal yet? But it looks like Cameroon will be playing either Egypt or Morocco in the semi final, which I think is the harder route to the final, well maybe not, Tunisia and Senegal are tough as well.
    And the game finishes 2-0! Victory for Cameroon, The Gambia's victory was just getting this far so I'll forgive them for pretty much not having a single shot on goal.

    Oh well, time to see if that convoy of freedom fighters have taken over Parliament yet, thank goodness I am safe here, but they got trucks and vehicles and I am only about an hour and half away, so I gotta be on alert.
    Stay safe!
    RM
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sat Jan 29 10:51:07 2022
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 12:53:57 PM UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 5:41:51 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 12:17:36 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 5:10:17 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 4:55:34 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 4:40:50 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    THe Gambia's German regionaliga keeper, who is actually German, make a great save from what looked a sure Cameroon goal, I am sure this guy will be a Bayern keeper within a year.
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 11:17:08 a.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 4:06:31 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    SO we are back with AFCON round 3, it was a toss up between watching the Trucker freedom convoy in Ottawa or watching this game between Cameroon and Gambia. I dont know what is happening with the Truckers, but i do know it is really cold again, curious as to see how many made the journey.

    But no, this is about the little darlings Gambia vs the big bad hosts Cameroon (hopefully no crowd trouble) who have been given a few generous VAR calls
    On Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 11:16:52 a.m. UTC-5, Mark wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 10:15:27 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:

    30/1/22 4pm GMT: Egypt v Morocco (Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium, Yaound|-) Tie of the round?
    Apparently this kick-off time was changed to 3pm.
    It's apparently 33 degrees and 74% humidity in Douala so the slow pace to the game can be forgiven.

    Aboubakar backheels over the bar from a low cross!

    14 minutes 0-0

    RM
    Yeah, it was indeed a great save from a point blank range Aboubakar header.

    A couple of good chances for Cameroon but The Gambia are basically doing a good job of containing them. 0-0 HT.

    When full some of these Cameroon stadiums actually look the real deal, I can certainly see this stadium in Douala hosting a World Cup match. It actually looks like a World Cup match as The Gambia's kit (red tops blue shorts) looks like Chile or South Korea.

    RM
    And it's 1-0 Cameroon! Fai crosses from the right, cleanly headed in by Ekambe! Now The Gambia have to come out and attack.

    That's the first goal The Gambia have conceded from open play!

    RM
    2-0 Cameroon! A cross from the left and Ekambi knocks it in at the far post! Great atmosphere at Douala!

    RM
    I guess the realistic hope for the Gambia was to keep it 0-0 and go to PKs, I dont think they had a shot on goal yet? But it looks like Cameroon will be playing either Egypt or Morocco in the semi final, which I think is the harder route to the final, well maybe not, Tunisia and Senegal are tough as well.
    And the game finishes 2-0! Victory for Cameroon, The Gambia's victory was just getting this far so I'll forgive them for pretty much not having a single shot on goal.

    Oh well, time to see if that convoy of freedom fighters have taken over Parliament yet, thank goodness I am safe here, but they got trucks and vehicles and I am only about an hour and half away, so I gotta be on alert.
    Stay safe!

    RM
    None of the Convoys have arrived yet (they will), it looks more like a freezing cold Canada Day than a protest, but maybe they are waiting until Monday (when the house resumes) and then they will storm the Parliament.
    ANARCHY!!!!!!!
    But to go back on topic...
    Tunisia the betting favourite for the next match
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sat Jan 29 11:05:57 2022
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 6:51:08 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 12:53:57 PM UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 5:41:51 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 12:17:36 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 5:10:17 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 4:55:34 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 4:40:50 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    THe Gambia's German regionaliga keeper, who is actually German, make a great save from what looked a sure Cameroon goal, I am sure this guy will be a Bayern keeper within a year.
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 11:17:08 a.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 4:06:31 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    SO we are back with AFCON round 3, it was a toss up between watching the Trucker freedom convoy in Ottawa or watching this game between Cameroon and Gambia. I dont know what is happening with the Truckers, but i do know it is really cold again, curious as to see how many made the journey.

    But no, this is about the little darlings Gambia vs the big bad hosts Cameroon (hopefully no crowd trouble) who have been given a few generous VAR calls
    On Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 11:16:52 a.m. UTC-5, Mark wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 10:15:27 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:

    30/1/22 4pm GMT: Egypt v Morocco (Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium, Yaound|-) Tie of the round?
    Apparently this kick-off time was changed to 3pm.
    It's apparently 33 degrees and 74% humidity in Douala so the slow pace to the game can be forgiven.

    Aboubakar backheels over the bar from a low cross!

    14 minutes 0-0

    RM
    Yeah, it was indeed a great save from a point blank range Aboubakar header.

    A couple of good chances for Cameroon but The Gambia are basically doing a good job of containing them. 0-0 HT.

    When full some of these Cameroon stadiums actually look the real deal, I can certainly see this stadium in Douala hosting a World Cup match. It actually looks like a World Cup match as The Gambia's kit (red tops blue shorts) looks like Chile or South Korea.

    RM
    And it's 1-0 Cameroon! Fai crosses from the right, cleanly headed in by Ekambe! Now The Gambia have to come out and attack.

    That's the first goal The Gambia have conceded from open play!

    RM
    2-0 Cameroon! A cross from the left and Ekambi knocks it in at the far post! Great atmosphere at Douala!

    RM
    I guess the realistic hope for the Gambia was to keep it 0-0 and go to PKs, I dont think they had a shot on goal yet? But it looks like Cameroon will be playing either Egypt or Morocco in the semi final, which I think is the harder route to the final, well maybe not, Tunisia and Senegal are tough as well.
    And the game finishes 2-0! Victory for Cameroon, The Gambia's victory was just getting this far so I'll forgive them for pretty much not having a single shot on goal.

    Oh well, time to see if that convoy of freedom fighters have taken over Parliament yet, thank goodness I am safe here, but they got trucks and vehicles and I am only about an hour and half away, so I gotta be on alert.
    Stay safe!

    RM
    None of the Convoys have arrived yet (they will), it looks more like a freezing cold Canada Day than a protest, but maybe they are waiting until Monday (when the house resumes) and then they will storm the Parliament.

    ANARCHY!!!!!!!

    But to go back on topic...

    Tunisia the betting favourite for the next match
    The ground looks quite empty. This does not bode well for CameroonrCOs 2030 World Cup bid :(
    RM
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sat Jan 29 11:58:18 2022
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 7:05:58 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 6:51:08 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 12:53:57 PM UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 5:41:51 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 12:17:36 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 5:10:17 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 4:55:34 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 4:40:50 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    THe Gambia's German regionaliga keeper, who is actually German, make a great save from what looked a sure Cameroon goal, I am sure this guy will be a Bayern keeper within a year.
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 11:17:08 a.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 4:06:31 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    SO we are back with AFCON round 3, it was a toss up between watching the Trucker freedom convoy in Ottawa or watching this game between Cameroon and Gambia. I dont know what is happening with the Truckers, but i do know it is really cold again, curious as to see how many made the journey.

    But no, this is about the little darlings Gambia vs the big bad hosts Cameroon (hopefully no crowd trouble) who have been given a few generous VAR calls
    On Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 11:16:52 a.m. UTC-5, Mark wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 10:15:27 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:

    30/1/22 4pm GMT: Egypt v Morocco (Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium, Yaound|-) Tie of the round?
    Apparently this kick-off time was changed to 3pm.
    It's apparently 33 degrees and 74% humidity in Douala so the slow pace to the game can be forgiven.

    Aboubakar backheels over the bar from a low cross!

    14 minutes 0-0

    RM
    Yeah, it was indeed a great save from a point blank range Aboubakar header.

    A couple of good chances for Cameroon but The Gambia are basically doing a good job of containing them. 0-0 HT.

    When full some of these Cameroon stadiums actually look the real deal, I can certainly see this stadium in Douala hosting a World Cup match. It actually looks like a World Cup match as The Gambia's kit (red tops blue shorts) looks like Chile or South Korea.

    RM
    And it's 1-0 Cameroon! Fai crosses from the right, cleanly headed in by Ekambe! Now The Gambia have to come out and attack.

    That's the first goal The Gambia have conceded from open play!

    RM
    2-0 Cameroon! A cross from the left and Ekambi knocks it in at the far post! Great atmosphere at Douala!

    RM
    I guess the realistic hope for the Gambia was to keep it 0-0 and go to PKs, I dont think they had a shot on goal yet? But it looks like Cameroon will be playing either Egypt or Morocco in the semi final, which I think is the harder route to the final, well maybe not, Tunisia and Senegal are tough as well.
    And the game finishes 2-0! Victory for Cameroon, The Gambia's victory was just getting this far so I'll forgive them for pretty much not having a single shot on goal.

    Oh well, time to see if that convoy of freedom fighters have taken over Parliament yet, thank goodness I am safe here, but they got trucks and vehicles and I am only about an hour and half away, so I gotta be on alert.
    Stay safe!

    RM
    None of the Convoys have arrived yet (they will), it looks more like a freezing cold Canada Day than a protest, but maybe they are waiting until Monday (when the house resumes) and then they will storm the Parliament.

    ANARCHY!!!!!!!

    But to go back on topic...

    Tunisia the betting favourite for the next match
    The ground looks quite empty. This does not bode well for CameroonrCOs 2030 World Cup bid :(

    RM
    A quiet first half but Dango showed good strength to stay on his feet in the area and slot home to put Burkina Faso 1-0 up at half time.
    RM
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sat Jan 29 12:23:08 2022
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 7:58:19 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 7:05:58 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 6:51:08 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 12:53:57 PM UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 5:41:51 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 12:17:36 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 5:10:17 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 4:55:34 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 4:40:50 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    THe Gambia's German regionaliga keeper, who is actually German, make a great save from what looked a sure Cameroon goal, I am sure this guy will be a Bayern keeper within a year.
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 11:17:08 a.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 4:06:31 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    SO we are back with AFCON round 3, it was a toss up between watching the Trucker freedom convoy in Ottawa or watching this game between Cameroon and Gambia. I dont know what is happening with the Truckers, but i do know it is really cold again, curious as to see how many made the journey.

    But no, this is about the little darlings Gambia vs the big bad hosts Cameroon (hopefully no crowd trouble) who have been given a few generous VAR calls
    On Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 11:16:52 a.m. UTC-5, Mark wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 10:15:27 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:

    30/1/22 4pm GMT: Egypt v Morocco (Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium, Yaound|-) Tie of the round?
    Apparently this kick-off time was changed to 3pm.
    It's apparently 33 degrees and 74% humidity in Douala so the slow pace to the game can be forgiven.

    Aboubakar backheels over the bar from a low cross!

    14 minutes 0-0

    RM
    Yeah, it was indeed a great save from a point blank range Aboubakar header.

    A couple of good chances for Cameroon but The Gambia are basically doing a good job of containing them. 0-0 HT.

    When full some of these Cameroon stadiums actually look the real deal, I can certainly see this stadium in Douala hosting a World Cup match. It actually looks like a World Cup match as The Gambia's kit (red tops blue shorts) looks like Chile or South Korea.

    RM
    And it's 1-0 Cameroon! Fai crosses from the right, cleanly headed in by Ekambe! Now The Gambia have to come out and attack.

    That's the first goal The Gambia have conceded from open play!

    RM
    2-0 Cameroon! A cross from the left and Ekambi knocks it in at the far post! Great atmosphere at Douala!

    RM
    I guess the realistic hope for the Gambia was to keep it 0-0 and go to PKs, I dont think they had a shot on goal yet? But it looks like Cameroon will be playing either Egypt or Morocco in the semi final, which I think is the harder route to the final, well maybe not, Tunisia and Senegal are tough as well.
    And the game finishes 2-0! Victory for Cameroon, The Gambia's victory was just getting this far so I'll forgive them for pretty much not having a single shot on goal.

    Oh well, time to see if that convoy of freedom fighters have taken over Parliament yet, thank goodness I am safe here, but they got trucks and vehicles and I am only about an hour and half away, so I gotta be on alert.
    Stay safe!

    RM
    None of the Convoys have arrived yet (they will), it looks more like a freezing cold Canada Day than a protest, but maybe they are waiting until Monday (when the house resumes) and then they will storm the Parliament.

    ANARCHY!!!!!!!

    But to go back on topic...

    Tunisia the betting favourite for the next match
    The ground looks quite empty. This does not bode well for CameroonrCOs 2030 World Cup bid :(

    RM
    A quiet first half but Dango showed good strength to stay on his feet in the area and slot home to put Burkina Faso 1-0 up at half time.

    RM
    Tunisia are apparently ranked 30th in the World but I reckon there are 30 better teams in UEFA alone.
    RM
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sat Jan 29 12:45:02 2022
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 8:23:09 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 7:58:19 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 7:05:58 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 6:51:08 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 12:53:57 PM UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 5:41:51 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 12:17:36 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 5:10:17 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 4:55:34 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 4:40:50 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    THe Gambia's German regionaliga keeper, who is actually German, make a great save from what looked a sure Cameroon goal, I am sure this guy will be a Bayern keeper within a year.
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 11:17:08 a.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 4:06:31 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    SO we are back with AFCON round 3, it was a toss up between watching the Trucker freedom convoy in Ottawa or watching this game between Cameroon and Gambia. I dont know what is happening with the Truckers, but i do know it is really cold again, curious as to see how many made the journey.

    But no, this is about the little darlings Gambia vs the big bad hosts Cameroon (hopefully no crowd trouble) who have been given a few generous VAR calls
    On Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 11:16:52 a.m. UTC-5, Mark wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 10:15:27 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:

    30/1/22 4pm GMT: Egypt v Morocco (Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium, Yaound|-) Tie of the round?
    Apparently this kick-off time was changed to 3pm.
    It's apparently 33 degrees and 74% humidity in Douala so the slow pace to the game can be forgiven.

    Aboubakar backheels over the bar from a low cross!

    14 minutes 0-0

    RM
    Yeah, it was indeed a great save from a point blank range Aboubakar header.

    A couple of good chances for Cameroon but The Gambia are basically doing a good job of containing them. 0-0 HT.

    When full some of these Cameroon stadiums actually look the real deal, I can certainly see this stadium in Douala hosting a World Cup match. It actually looks like a World Cup match as The Gambia's kit (red tops blue shorts) looks like Chile or South Korea.

    RM
    And it's 1-0 Cameroon! Fai crosses from the right, cleanly headed in by Ekambe! Now The Gambia have to come out and attack.

    That's the first goal The Gambia have conceded from open play!

    RM
    2-0 Cameroon! A cross from the left and Ekambi knocks it in at the far post! Great atmosphere at Douala!

    RM
    I guess the realistic hope for the Gambia was to keep it 0-0 and go to PKs, I dont think they had a shot on goal yet? But it looks like Cameroon will be playing either Egypt or Morocco in the semi final, which I think is the harder route to the final, well maybe not, Tunisia and Senegal are tough as well.
    And the game finishes 2-0! Victory for Cameroon, The Gambia's victory was just getting this far so I'll forgive them for pretty much not having a single shot on goal.

    Oh well, time to see if that convoy of freedom fighters have taken over Parliament yet, thank goodness I am safe here, but they got trucks and vehicles and I am only about an hour and half away, so I gotta be on alert.
    Stay safe!

    RM
    None of the Convoys have arrived yet (they will), it looks more like a freezing cold Canada Day than a protest, but maybe they are waiting until Monday (when the house resumes) and then they will storm the Parliament.

    ANARCHY!!!!!!!

    But to go back on topic...

    Tunisia the betting favourite for the next match
    The ground looks quite empty. This does not bode well for CameroonrCOs 2030 World Cup bid :(

    RM
    A quiet first half but Dango showed good strength to stay on his feet in the area and slot home to put Burkina Faso 1-0 up at half time.

    RM
    Tunisia are apparently ranked 30th in the World but I reckon there are 30 better teams in UEFA alone.

    RM
    The scorer Dango sent off on a VAR for an elbow, looked harsh to me, a yellow would have sufficed.
    86 minutes BF 1 Tunisia 0
    RM
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sat Jan 29 12:54:50 2022
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 3:45:03 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 8:23:09 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 7:58:19 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 7:05:58 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 6:51:08 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 12:53:57 PM UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 5:41:51 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 12:17:36 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 5:10:17 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 4:55:34 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 4:40:50 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    THe Gambia's German regionaliga keeper, who is actually German, make a great save from what looked a sure Cameroon goal, I am sure this guy will be a Bayern keeper within a year.
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 11:17:08 a.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 4:06:31 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    SO we are back with AFCON round 3, it was a toss up between watching the Trucker freedom convoy in Ottawa or watching this game between Cameroon and Gambia. I dont know what is happening with the Truckers, but i do know it is really cold again, curious as to see how many made the journey.

    But no, this is about the little darlings Gambia vs the big bad hosts Cameroon (hopefully no crowd trouble) who have been given a few generous VAR calls
    On Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 11:16:52 a.m. UTC-5, Mark wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 10:15:27 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:

    30/1/22 4pm GMT: Egypt v Morocco (Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium, Yaound|-) Tie of the round?
    Apparently this kick-off time was changed to 3pm.
    It's apparently 33 degrees and 74% humidity in Douala so the slow pace to the game can be forgiven.

    Aboubakar backheels over the bar from a low cross!

    14 minutes 0-0

    RM
    Yeah, it was indeed a great save from a point blank range Aboubakar header.

    A couple of good chances for Cameroon but The Gambia are basically doing a good job of containing them. 0-0 HT.

    When full some of these Cameroon stadiums actually look the real deal, I can certainly see this stadium in Douala hosting a World Cup match. It actually looks like a World Cup match as The Gambia's kit (red tops blue shorts) looks like Chile or South Korea.

    RM
    And it's 1-0 Cameroon! Fai crosses from the right, cleanly headed in by Ekambe! Now The Gambia have to come out and attack.

    That's the first goal The Gambia have conceded from open play!

    RM
    2-0 Cameroon! A cross from the left and Ekambi knocks it in at the far post! Great atmosphere at Douala!

    RM
    I guess the realistic hope for the Gambia was to keep it 0-0 and go to PKs, I dont think they had a shot on goal yet? But it looks like Cameroon will be playing either Egypt or Morocco in the semi final, which I think is the harder route to the final, well maybe not, Tunisia and Senegal are tough as well.
    And the game finishes 2-0! Victory for Cameroon, The Gambia's victory was just getting this far so I'll forgive them for pretty much not having a single shot on goal.

    Oh well, time to see if that convoy of freedom fighters have taken over Parliament yet, thank goodness I am safe here, but they got trucks and vehicles and I am only about an hour and half away, so I gotta be on alert.
    Stay safe!

    RM
    None of the Convoys have arrived yet (they will), it looks more like a freezing cold Canada Day than a protest, but maybe they are waiting until Monday (when the house resumes) and then they will storm the Parliament.

    ANARCHY!!!!!!!

    But to go back on topic...

    Tunisia the betting favourite for the next match
    The ground looks quite empty. This does not bode well for CameroonrCOs 2030 World Cup bid :(

    RM
    A quiet first half but Dango showed good strength to stay on his feet in the area and slot home to put Burkina Faso 1-0 up at half time.

    RM
    Tunisia are apparently ranked 30th in the World but I reckon there are 30 better teams in UEFA alone.

    RM
    The scorer Dango sent off on a VAR for an elbow, looked harsh to me, a yellow would have sufficed.
    I have no problem with the red. Burkina Faso win, what I thought was a chippy game. I dont know if these teams have history, but it just seemed bad natured, but not totally over the top bad.
    I am totally getting into the trucker convoy of freedom protest. It seems to be very Kanadian so far

    86 minutes BF 1 Tunisia 0

    RM
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sat Jan 29 12:55:46 2022
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 8:45:03 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 8:23:09 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 7:58:19 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 7:05:58 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 6:51:08 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 12:53:57 PM UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 5:41:51 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 12:17:36 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 5:10:17 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 4:55:34 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 4:40:50 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    THe Gambia's German regionaliga keeper, who is actually German, make a great save from what looked a sure Cameroon goal, I am sure this guy will be a Bayern keeper within a year.
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 11:17:08 a.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 4:06:31 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    SO we are back with AFCON round 3, it was a toss up between watching the Trucker freedom convoy in Ottawa or watching this game between Cameroon and Gambia. I dont know what is happening with the Truckers, but i do know it is really cold again, curious as to see how many made the journey.

    But no, this is about the little darlings Gambia vs the big bad hosts Cameroon (hopefully no crowd trouble) who have been given a few generous VAR calls
    On Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 11:16:52 a.m. UTC-5, Mark wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 10:15:27 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:

    30/1/22 4pm GMT: Egypt v Morocco (Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium, Yaound|-) Tie of the round?
    Apparently this kick-off time was changed to 3pm.
    It's apparently 33 degrees and 74% humidity in Douala so the slow pace to the game can be forgiven.

    Aboubakar backheels over the bar from a low cross!

    14 minutes 0-0

    RM
    Yeah, it was indeed a great save from a point blank range Aboubakar header.

    A couple of good chances for Cameroon but The Gambia are basically doing a good job of containing them. 0-0 HT.

    When full some of these Cameroon stadiums actually look the real deal, I can certainly see this stadium in Douala hosting a World Cup match. It actually looks like a World Cup match as The Gambia's kit (red tops blue shorts) looks like Chile or South Korea.

    RM
    And it's 1-0 Cameroon! Fai crosses from the right, cleanly headed in by Ekambe! Now The Gambia have to come out and attack.

    That's the first goal The Gambia have conceded from open play!

    RM
    2-0 Cameroon! A cross from the left and Ekambi knocks it in at the far post! Great atmosphere at Douala!

    RM
    I guess the realistic hope for the Gambia was to keep it 0-0 and go to PKs, I dont think they had a shot on goal yet? But it looks like Cameroon will be playing either Egypt or Morocco in the semi final, which I think is the harder route to the final, well maybe not, Tunisia and Senegal are tough as well.
    And the game finishes 2-0! Victory for Cameroon, The Gambia's victory was just getting this far so I'll forgive them for pretty much not having a single shot on goal.

    Oh well, time to see if that convoy of freedom fighters have taken over Parliament yet, thank goodness I am safe here, but they got trucks and vehicles and I am only about an hour and half away, so I gotta be on alert.
    Stay safe!

    RM
    None of the Convoys have arrived yet (they will), it looks more like a freezing cold Canada Day than a protest, but maybe they are waiting until Monday (when the house resumes) and then they will storm the Parliament.

    ANARCHY!!!!!!!

    But to go back on topic...

    Tunisia the betting favourite for the next match
    The ground looks quite empty. This does not bode well for CameroonrCOs 2030 World Cup bid :(

    RM
    A quiet first half but Dango showed good strength to stay on his feet in the area and slot home to put Burkina Faso 1-0 up at half time.

    RM
    Tunisia are apparently ranked 30th in the World but I reckon there are 30 better teams in UEFA alone.

    RM
    The scorer Dango sent off on a VAR for an elbow, looked harsh to me, a yellow would have sufficed.

    86 minutes BF 1 Tunisia 0

    RM
    FT Burkina Faso 1 Tunisia 0
    The ref seemed to blow for full time a minute early, the second time a Tunisia match has been finished early. That said the ref could have played another 90 minutes and I donrCOt think Tunisia would have scored.
    RM
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sat Jan 29 12:58:48 2022
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 8:54:51 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 3:45:03 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 8:23:09 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 7:58:19 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 7:05:58 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 6:51:08 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 12:53:57 PM UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 5:41:51 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 12:17:36 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 5:10:17 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 4:55:34 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 4:40:50 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    THe Gambia's German regionaliga keeper, who is actually German, make a great save from what looked a sure Cameroon goal, I am sure this guy will be a Bayern keeper within a year.
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 11:17:08 a.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 4:06:31 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    SO we are back with AFCON round 3, it was a toss up between watching the Trucker freedom convoy in Ottawa or watching this game between Cameroon and Gambia. I dont know what is happening with the Truckers, but i do know it is really cold again, curious as to see how many made the journey.

    But no, this is about the little darlings Gambia vs the big bad hosts Cameroon (hopefully no crowd trouble) who have been given a few generous VAR calls
    On Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 11:16:52 a.m. UTC-5, Mark wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 10:15:27 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:

    30/1/22 4pm GMT: Egypt v Morocco (Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium, Yaound|-) Tie of the round?
    Apparently this kick-off time was changed to 3pm.
    It's apparently 33 degrees and 74% humidity in Douala so the slow pace to the game can be forgiven.

    Aboubakar backheels over the bar from a low cross!

    14 minutes 0-0

    RM
    Yeah, it was indeed a great save from a point blank range Aboubakar header.

    A couple of good chances for Cameroon but The Gambia are basically doing a good job of containing them. 0-0 HT.

    When full some of these Cameroon stadiums actually look the real deal, I can certainly see this stadium in Douala hosting a World Cup match. It actually looks like a World Cup match as The Gambia's kit (red tops blue shorts) looks like Chile or South Korea.

    RM
    And it's 1-0 Cameroon! Fai crosses from the right, cleanly headed in by Ekambe! Now The Gambia have to come out and attack.

    That's the first goal The Gambia have conceded from open play!

    RM
    2-0 Cameroon! A cross from the left and Ekambi knocks it in at the far post! Great atmosphere at Douala!

    RM
    I guess the realistic hope for the Gambia was to keep it 0-0 and go to PKs, I dont think they had a shot on goal yet? But it looks like Cameroon will be playing either Egypt or Morocco in the semi final, which I think is the harder route to the final, well maybe not, Tunisia and Senegal are tough as well.
    And the game finishes 2-0! Victory for Cameroon, The Gambia's victory was just getting this far so I'll forgive them for pretty much not having a single shot on goal.

    Oh well, time to see if that convoy of freedom fighters have taken over Parliament yet, thank goodness I am safe here, but they got trucks and vehicles and I am only about an hour and half away, so I gotta be on alert.
    Stay safe!

    RM
    None of the Convoys have arrived yet (they will), it looks more like a freezing cold Canada Day than a protest, but maybe they are waiting until Monday (when the house resumes) and then they will storm the Parliament.

    ANARCHY!!!!!!!

    But to go back on topic...

    Tunisia the betting favourite for the next match
    The ground looks quite empty. This does not bode well for CameroonrCOs 2030 World Cup bid :(

    RM
    A quiet first half but Dango showed good strength to stay on his feet in the area and slot home to put Burkina Faso 1-0 up at half time.

    RM
    Tunisia are apparently ranked 30th in the World but I reckon there are 30 better teams in UEFA alone.

    RM
    The scorer Dango sent off on a VAR for an elbow, looked harsh to me, a yellow would have sufficed.
    I have no problem with the red. Burkina Faso win, what I thought was a chippy game. I dont know if these teams have history, but it just seemed bad natured, but not totally over the top bad.

    I am totally getting into the trucker convoy of freedom protest. It seems to be very Kanadian so far
    CanrCOt you ask your ice road truckers to campaign for something meaningful like Cameroon hosting the 2030 World Cup?
    RM
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sat Jan 29 16:28:28 2022
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 3:58:49 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 8:54:51 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 3:45:03 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 8:23:09 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 7:58:19 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 7:05:58 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 6:51:08 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 12:53:57 PM UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 5:41:51 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 12:17:36 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 5:10:17 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 4:55:34 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 4:40:50 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    THe Gambia's German regionaliga keeper, who is actually German, make a great save from what looked a sure Cameroon goal, I am sure this guy will be a Bayern keeper within a year.
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 11:17:08 a.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 4:06:31 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    SO we are back with AFCON round 3, it was a toss up between watching the Trucker freedom convoy in Ottawa or watching this game between Cameroon and Gambia. I dont know what is happening with the Truckers, but i do know it is really cold again, curious as to see how many made the journey.

    But no, this is about the little darlings Gambia vs the big bad hosts Cameroon (hopefully no crowd trouble) who have been given a few generous VAR calls
    On Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 11:16:52 a.m. UTC-5, Mark wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 10:15:27 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:

    30/1/22 4pm GMT: Egypt v Morocco (Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium, Yaound|-) Tie of the round?
    Apparently this kick-off time was changed to 3pm.
    It's apparently 33 degrees and 74% humidity in Douala so the slow pace to the game can be forgiven.

    Aboubakar backheels over the bar from a low cross!

    14 minutes 0-0

    RM
    Yeah, it was indeed a great save from a point blank range Aboubakar header.

    A couple of good chances for Cameroon but The Gambia are basically doing a good job of containing them. 0-0 HT.

    When full some of these Cameroon stadiums actually look the real deal, I can certainly see this stadium in Douala hosting a World Cup match. It actually looks like a World Cup match as The Gambia's kit (red tops blue shorts) looks like Chile or South Korea.

    RM
    And it's 1-0 Cameroon! Fai crosses from the right, cleanly headed in by Ekambe! Now The Gambia have to come out and attack.

    That's the first goal The Gambia have conceded from open play!

    RM
    2-0 Cameroon! A cross from the left and Ekambi knocks it in at the far post! Great atmosphere at Douala!

    RM
    I guess the realistic hope for the Gambia was to keep it 0-0 and go to PKs, I dont think they had a shot on goal yet? But it looks like Cameroon will be playing either Egypt or Morocco in the semi final, which I think is the harder route to the final, well maybe not, Tunisia and Senegal are tough as well.
    And the game finishes 2-0! Victory for Cameroon, The Gambia's victory was just getting this far so I'll forgive them for pretty much not having a single shot on goal.

    Oh well, time to see if that convoy of freedom fighters have taken over Parliament yet, thank goodness I am safe here, but they got trucks and vehicles and I am only about an hour and half away, so I gotta be on alert.
    Stay safe!

    RM
    None of the Convoys have arrived yet (they will), it looks more like a freezing cold Canada Day than a protest, but maybe they are waiting until Monday (when the house resumes) and then they will storm the Parliament.

    ANARCHY!!!!!!!

    But to go back on topic...

    Tunisia the betting favourite for the next match
    The ground looks quite empty. This does not bode well for CameroonrCOs 2030 World Cup bid :(

    RM
    A quiet first half but Dango showed good strength to stay on his feet in the area and slot home to put Burkina Faso 1-0 up at half time.

    RM
    Tunisia are apparently ranked 30th in the World but I reckon there are 30 better teams in UEFA alone.

    RM
    The scorer Dango sent off on a VAR for an elbow, looked harsh to me, a yellow would have sufficed.
    I have no problem with the red. Burkina Faso win, what I thought was a chippy game. I dont know if these teams have history, but it just seemed bad natured, but not totally over the top bad.

    I am totally getting into the trucker convoy of freedom protest. It seems to be very Kanadian so far
    CanrCOt you ask your ice road truckers to campaign for something meaningful like Cameroon hosting the 2030 World Cup?

    RM
    I am totally losing my belief in the trucker convoy
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  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sun Jan 30 07:53:26 2022
    I guess they had to move games up an hour due to the Canada v USA match
    Seems the Freedom Fighters are Frozen, not seeing much in the news about it today
    Egypt 0 - 1 Marocco ht
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  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sun Jan 30 08:02:18 2022
    On Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 3:53:28 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    I guess they had to move games up an hour due to the Canada v USA match Seems the Freedom Fighters are Frozen, not seeing much in the news about it today
    Egypt 0 - 1 Marocco ht
    Yeah, I was out during the first half but have got back in time to see the highlights (what few there were).
    Egypt gave away a penalty needlessly when the left back (Ashraf?) slid in, missed the ball and got the man. Just the sort of tackle defenders are told not to do these days. Morocco converted the penalty.
    The grounds looks empty and I mean proper AFCON empty, rows and rows of empty seats. I guess with these both being North African teams they're not exactly local and travelling fans at tournaments are known to dwindle in numbers as the tournament goes on as people can only get so much time off work or afford to stay for so long. That said, this looks really bad, a few days ago Cameroon formally declared it was applying to host the 2030 World Cup and here we are with a continental championship quarter final and a largely empty stadium. I can understand the locals saving their money for the Cameroon games but then that only demonstrates that the ticket prices have been set too highly. In terms of previous tournaments won this game is the equivalent of Italy v Holland and we all know that wouldn't be played in an empty stadium in a European Championship.
    RM
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  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sun Jan 30 08:11:30 2022
    On Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 4:02:19 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 3:53:28 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    I guess they had to move games up an hour due to the Canada v USA match Seems the Freedom Fighters are Frozen, not seeing much in the news about it today
    Egypt 0 - 1 Marocco ht
    Yeah, I was out during the first half but have got back in time to see the highlights (what few there were).

    Egypt gave away a penalty needlessly when the left back (Ashraf?) slid in, missed the ball and got the man. Just the sort of tackle defenders are told not to do these days. Morocco converted the penalty.

    The grounds looks empty and I mean proper AFCON empty, rows and rows of empty seats. I guess with these both being North African teams they're not exactly local and travelling fans at tournaments are known to dwindle in numbers as the tournament goes on as people can only get so much time off work or afford to stay for so long. That said, this looks really bad, a few days ago Cameroon formally declared it was applying to host the 2030 World Cup and here we are with a continental championship quarter final and a largely empty stadium. I can understand the locals saving their money for the Cameroon games but then that only demonstrates that the ticket prices have been set too highly. In terms of previous tournaments won this game is the equivalent of Italy v Holland and we all know that wouldn't be played in an empty stadium in a European Championship.


    RM
    Egypt take a corner from the left, headed in, keeper parries but falls to Salah for one of the easiest tap ins he'll ever score. 1-1.
    RM
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  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sun Jan 30 08:40:20 2022
    On Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 4:11:31 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 4:02:19 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 3:53:28 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    I guess they had to move games up an hour due to the Canada v USA match Seems the Freedom Fighters are Frozen, not seeing much in the news about it today
    Egypt 0 - 1 Marocco ht
    Yeah, I was out during the first half but have got back in time to see the highlights (what few there were).

    Egypt gave away a penalty needlessly when the left back (Ashraf?) slid in, missed the ball and got the man. Just the sort of tackle defenders are told not to do these days. Morocco converted the penalty.

    The grounds looks empty and I mean proper AFCON empty, rows and rows of empty seats. I guess with these both being North African teams they're not exactly local and travelling fans at tournaments are known to dwindle in numbers as the tournament goes on as people can only get so much time off work or afford to stay for so long. That said, this looks really bad, a few days ago Cameroon formally declared it was applying to host the 2030 World Cup and here we are with a continental championship quarter final and a largely empty stadium. I can understand the locals saving their money for the Cameroon games but then that only demonstrates that the ticket prices have been set too highly. In terms of previous tournaments won this game is the equivalent of Italy v Holland and we all know that wouldn't be played in an empty stadium in a European Championship.


    RM
    Egypt take a corner from the left, headed in, keeper parries but falls to Salah for one of the easiest tap ins he'll ever score. 1-1.

    RM
    This is turning out to be an ill tempered game.
    Just had 22 men pushing and shoving over a nothing 50 50 challenge.
    Morocco just had a header parried onto the crossbar by the Egypt keeper.
    RM
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  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sun Jan 30 08:50:05 2022
    On Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 11:40:21 a.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 4:11:31 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 4:02:19 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 3:53:28 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    I guess they had to move games up an hour due to the Canada v USA match
    Seems the Freedom Fighters are Frozen, not seeing much in the news about it today
    Egypt 0 - 1 Marocco ht
    Yeah, I was out during the first half but have got back in time to see the highlights (what few there were).

    Egypt gave away a penalty needlessly when the left back (Ashraf?) slid in, missed the ball and got the man. Just the sort of tackle defenders are told not to do these days. Morocco converted the penalty.

    The grounds looks empty and I mean proper AFCON empty, rows and rows of empty seats. I guess with these both being North African teams they're not exactly local and travelling fans at tournaments are known to dwindle in numbers as the tournament goes on as people can only get so much time off work or afford to stay for so long. That said, this looks really bad, a few days ago Cameroon formally declared it was applying to host the 2030 World Cup and here we are with a continental championship quarter final and a largely empty stadium. I can understand the locals saving their money for the Cameroon games but then that only demonstrates that the ticket prices have been set too highly. In terms of previous tournaments won this game is the equivalent of Italy v Holland and we all know that wouldn't be played in an empty stadium in a European Championship.


    RM
    Egypt take a corner from the left, headed in, keeper parries but falls to Salah for one of the easiest tap ins he'll ever score. 1-1.

    RM
    This is turning out to be an ill tempered game.

    Just had 22 men pushing and shoving over a nothing 50 50 challenge.

    Morocco just had a header parried onto the crossbar by the Egypt keeper.
    The keeper coming off, maybe, apparently injured making that save
    did I hear them say the VAR staff are from Mexico?

    RM
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  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sun Jan 30 08:54:44 2022
    On Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 4:50:06 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 11:40:21 a.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 4:11:31 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 4:02:19 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 3:53:28 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    I guess they had to move games up an hour due to the Canada v USA match
    Seems the Freedom Fighters are Frozen, not seeing much in the news about it today
    Egypt 0 - 1 Marocco ht
    Yeah, I was out during the first half but have got back in time to see the highlights (what few there were).

    Egypt gave away a penalty needlessly when the left back (Ashraf?) slid in, missed the ball and got the man. Just the sort of tackle defenders are told not to do these days. Morocco converted the penalty.

    The grounds looks empty and I mean proper AFCON empty, rows and rows of empty seats. I guess with these both being North African teams they're not exactly local and travelling fans at tournaments are known to dwindle in numbers as the tournament goes on as people can only get so much time off work or afford to stay for so long. That said, this looks really bad, a few days ago Cameroon formally declared it was applying to host the 2030 World Cup and here we are with a continental championship quarter final and a largely empty stadium. I can understand the locals saving their money for the Cameroon games but then that only demonstrates that the ticket prices have been set too highly. In terms of previous tournaments won this game is the equivalent of Italy v Holland and we all know that wouldn't be played in an empty stadium in a European Championship.


    RM
    Egypt take a corner from the left, headed in, keeper parries but falls to Salah for one of the easiest tap ins he'll ever score. 1-1.

    RM
    This is turning out to be an ill tempered game.

    Just had 22 men pushing and shoving over a nothing 50 50 challenge.

    Morocco just had a header parried onto the crossbar by the Egypt keeper.
    The keeper coming off, maybe, apparently injured making that save

    did I hear them say the VAR staff are from Mexico?

    RM
    But then the keeper refuses to leave!
    Not sure about this match but I know in one of the previous matches the VAR ref was Mexican.
    Extra time coming.
    RM
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  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sun Jan 30 09:13:49 2022
    On Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 4:54:46 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 4:50:06 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 11:40:21 a.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 4:11:31 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 4:02:19 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 3:53:28 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    I guess they had to move games up an hour due to the Canada v USA match
    Seems the Freedom Fighters are Frozen, not seeing much in the news about it today
    Egypt 0 - 1 Marocco ht
    Yeah, I was out during the first half but have got back in time to see the highlights (what few there were).

    Egypt gave away a penalty needlessly when the left back (Ashraf?) slid in, missed the ball and got the man. Just the sort of tackle defenders are told not to do these days. Morocco converted the penalty.

    The grounds looks empty and I mean proper AFCON empty, rows and rows of empty seats. I guess with these both being North African teams they're not exactly local and travelling fans at tournaments are known to dwindle in numbers as the tournament goes on as people can only get so much time off work or afford to stay for so long. That said, this looks really bad, a few days ago Cameroon formally declared it was applying to host the 2030 World Cup and here we are with a continental championship quarter final and a largely empty stadium. I can understand the locals saving their money for the Cameroon games but then that only demonstrates that the ticket prices have been set too highly. In terms of previous tournaments won this game is the equivalent of Italy v Holland and we all know that wouldn't be played in an empty stadium in a European Championship.


    RM
    Egypt take a corner from the left, headed in, keeper parries but falls to Salah for one of the easiest tap ins he'll ever score. 1-1.

    RM
    This is turning out to be an ill tempered game.

    Just had 22 men pushing and shoving over a nothing 50 50 challenge.

    Morocco just had a header parried onto the crossbar by the Egypt keeper.
    The keeper coming off, maybe, apparently injured making that save

    did I hear them say the VAR staff are from Mexico?

    RM
    But then the keeper refuses to leave!

    Not sure about this match but I know in one of the previous matches the VAR ref was Mexican.

    Extra time coming.

    RM
    Salah crosses in from the left, Trezeguet meets it at the far post to put Egypt 2-1 ahead!
    RM
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  • From Mark@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sun Jan 30 09:24:12 2022
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 5:53:57 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:

    And the game finishes 2-0! Victory for Cameroon, The Gambia's victory was just getting this far so I'll forgive them for pretty much not having a single shot on goal.

    Why are they The Gambia and not just Gambia?

    Did Gambia have even 1 shot at goal? I don't think they did!

    Another unimpressive performance from Cameroon. We're just 1 match away from the African Nations Cup Final now though!
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  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sun Jan 30 09:39:40 2022
    On Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 5:13:51 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 4:54:46 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 4:50:06 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 11:40:21 a.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 4:11:31 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 4:02:19 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 3:53:28 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    I guess they had to move games up an hour due to the Canada v USA match
    Seems the Freedom Fighters are Frozen, not seeing much in the news about it today
    Egypt 0 - 1 Marocco ht
    Yeah, I was out during the first half but have got back in time to see the highlights (what few there were).

    Egypt gave away a penalty needlessly when the left back (Ashraf?) slid in, missed the ball and got the man. Just the sort of tackle defenders are told not to do these days. Morocco converted the penalty.

    The grounds looks empty and I mean proper AFCON empty, rows and rows of empty seats. I guess with these both being North African teams they're not exactly local and travelling fans at tournaments are known to dwindle in numbers as the tournament goes on as people can only get so much time off work or afford to stay for so long. That said, this looks really bad, a few days ago Cameroon formally declared it was applying to host the 2030 World Cup and here we are with a continental championship quarter final and a largely empty stadium. I can understand the locals saving their money for the Cameroon games but then that only demonstrates that the ticket prices have been set too highly. In terms of previous tournaments won this game is the equivalent of Italy v Holland and we all know that wouldn't be played in an empty stadium in a European Championship.


    RM
    Egypt take a corner from the left, headed in, keeper parries but falls to Salah for one of the easiest tap ins he'll ever score. 1-1.

    RM
    This is turning out to be an ill tempered game.

    Just had 22 men pushing and shoving over a nothing 50 50 challenge.

    Morocco just had a header parried onto the crossbar by the Egypt keeper.
    The keeper coming off, maybe, apparently injured making that save

    did I hear them say the VAR staff are from Mexico?

    RM
    But then the keeper refuses to leave!

    Not sure about this match but I know in one of the previous matches the VAR ref was Mexican.

    Extra time coming.

    RM
    Salah crosses in from the left, Trezeguet meets it at the far post to put Egypt 2-1 ahead!

    RM
    It finishes Egypt 2 - Morocco 1.
    Morocco will be regretting that late header saved by the Egypt keeper.
    That sets up a Cameroon v Egypt semi final. Should be interesting.
    RM
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  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sun Jan 30 09:46:35 2022
    On Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 5:24:14 PM UTC, Mark wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 5:53:57 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:

    And the game finishes 2-0! Victory for Cameroon, The Gambia's victory was just getting this far so I'll forgive them for pretty much not having a single shot on goal.
    Why are they The Gambia and not just Gambia?

    According to the internet - "because the region was named for the Gambia River"

    I actually had to look up whether "The Gambia" was correct usage as during Italia 90 some of the British commentators referred to Cameroon erroneously as "The Cameroon" and to the players as "The Cameroons".

    Did Gambia have even 1 shot at goal? I don't think they did!

    Another unimpressive performance from Cameroon. We're just 1 match away from the African Nations Cup Final now though!

    The toughest match yet though.

    RM
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  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sun Jan 30 11:33:57 2022
    On Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 5:46:37 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 5:24:14 PM UTC, Mark wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 5:53:57 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:

    And the game finishes 2-0! Victory for Cameroon, The Gambia's victory was just getting this far so I'll forgive them for pretty much not having a single shot on goal.
    Why are they The Gambia and not just Gambia?
    According to the internet - "because the region was named for the Gambia River"

    I actually had to look up whether "The Gambia" was correct usage as during Italia 90 some of the British commentators referred to Cameroon erroneously as "The Cameroon" and to the players as "The Cameroons".
    Did Gambia have even 1 shot at goal? I don't think they did!

    Another unimpressive performance from Cameroon. We're just 1 match away from the African Nations Cup Final now though!
    The toughest match yet though.

    RM
    Senegal take the lead against Ecquatorial Guinea. Mane played a through ball to Diedhiou who converted.

    Great trumpet playing by the crowd, I would give the trumpet players 4/5.

    Senegal 1 - ECQ 0 31 minutes.

    RM
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  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sun Jan 30 13:00:11 2022
    On Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 7:33:58 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 5:46:37 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 5:24:14 PM UTC, Mark wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 5:53:57 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:

    And the game finishes 2-0! Victory for Cameroon, The Gambia's victory was just getting this far so I'll forgive them for pretty much not having a single shot on goal.
    Why are they The Gambia and not just Gambia?
    According to the internet - "because the region was named for the Gambia River"

    I actually had to look up whether "The Gambia" was correct usage as during Italia 90 some of the British commentators referred to Cameroon erroneously as "The Cameroon" and to the players as "The Cameroons".
    Did Gambia have even 1 shot at goal? I don't think they did!

    Another unimpressive performance from Cameroon. We're just 1 match away from the African Nations Cup Final now though!
    The toughest match yet though.

    RM
    Senegal take the lead against Ecquatorial Guinea. Mane played a through ball to Diedhiou who converted.

    Great trumpet playing by the crowd, I would give the trumpet players 4/5.

    Senegal 1 - ECQ 0 31 minutes.

    RM

    Senegal 3 - ECG 1

    Sadly it's all over for ECG.

    Second Senegalese goal was from a corner, some controversy as to whether it should have been a corner or a GK. ECG then went on the offensive to find an equaliser and were caught out on the break for the third.

    RM
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  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sun Jan 30 13:07:30 2022
    On Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 9:00:13 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 7:33:58 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 5:46:37 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 5:24:14 PM UTC, Mark wrote:
    On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 5:53:57 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:

    And the game finishes 2-0! Victory for Cameroon, The Gambia's victory was just getting this far so I'll forgive them for pretty much not having a single shot on goal.
    Why are they The Gambia and not just Gambia?
    According to the internet - "because the region was named for the Gambia River"

    I actually had to look up whether "The Gambia" was correct usage as during Italia 90 some of the British commentators referred to Cameroon erroneously as "The Cameroon" and to the players as "The Cameroons".
    Did Gambia have even 1 shot at goal? I don't think they did!

    Another unimpressive performance from Cameroon. We're just 1 match away from the African Nations Cup Final now though!
    The toughest match yet though.

    RM
    Senegal take the lead against Ecquatorial Guinea. Mane played a through ball to Diedhiou who converted.

    Great trumpet playing by the crowd, I would give the trumpet players 4/5.

    Senegal 1 - ECQ 0 31 minutes.

    RM
    Senegal 3 - ECG 1

    Sadly it's all over for ECG.

    Second Senegalese goal was from a corner, some controversy as to whether it should have been a corner or a GK. ECG then went on the offensive to find an equaliser and were caught out on the break for the third.

    RM

    So the semi final lineup is:

    2/2/22 7pm GMT: Burkina Faso - Senegal (Douala Stadium)

    3/2/22 7pm GMT: Cameroon - Egypt (Olembe Stadium)

    In light of additional security provisions promised by the government CAF has agreed to lift the suspension on the Olembe Stadium, so both Cameroon - Egypt and the final match will be held there.


    RM
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  • From Mark@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Mon Jan 31 08:57:33 2022
    On Thursday, January 6, 2022 at 5:11:33 PM UTC, Mark wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at 5:04:31 AM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    I guess the Afcon cup is not the favourite continental cup of most clubs, especially in Europe, MLS is probably OK with the AFCON.

    If you dont know anything about the African Cup of Nations, it was always won by Egypt, I think they won all but two of the previous AFCONs. I wont go too deep into the whole thing, but it is being played in Cameroon, starts this Sunday and the favourites are Senegal and Algeria.

    Nation BetMGM
    Senegal +250
    Algeria +275
    Egypt +275
    Ivory Coast +325
    Morocco +400
    Nigeria +350
    Cameroon +350
    Tunisia +800
    Ghana +700
    Mali +1100

    I think this is the first time they are doing 24 countries, which means 16 teams qualify for the knock out round. It also means the Gambia qualified, that is a first.

    Group A Cameroon (-200) Burkina Faso (+300) Cape Verde (+500) Ethiopia (+2500)
    Group B Senegal (-550) Guinea (+500) Zimbabwe (+1600) Malawi (+2200)
    Group C Morocco (-145) Ghana (+180) Gabon (+550) Comoros (+4000)
    Group D Egypt (-145) Nigeria (+115) Guinea-Bissau (+2200) Sudan (+4000) Group E Algeria (-200) Ivory Coast (+150) Equ. Guinea (+3300) Sierra Leone (+4000)
    Group F Tunisia (-185) Mali (+150) Gambia (+2000) Mauritania (+3300)

    In my opinion, with my lack of knowledge of the teams, I think Cameroon as host, have to be a favourite, I think only Cameroon and Egypt have ever won the AFCON, not to mention having a certain ace goal poacher in Choupo Motting. OK, OK, Cameroon have no chance. In the past the hosts have won every single AFCON.

    My personal pick is Morocco and it is based on me watching a young, impressive Morocco team 5 some years ago.

    Lets just hope this does not start like the Ice hockey WC, with a bunch of teams having to forfeit games due to covid and the thing being shut down after the first 4 days.
    It will be 1 of the following teams that win it:

    Cameroon
    Algeria
    Ivory Coast
    Nigeria
    Egypt
    Tunisia
    Senegal
    Ghana
    It looks as if I'll be right. Just Burkina Faso to be eliminated now for me to be proved right.
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Mon Jan 31 13:27:00 2022
    On Monday, January 31, 2022 at 11:57:34 a.m. UTC-5, Mark wrote:
    On Thursday, January 6, 2022 at 5:11:33 PM UTC, Mark wrote:
    On Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at 5:04:31 AM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    I guess the Afcon cup is not the favourite continental cup of most clubs, especially in Europe, MLS is probably OK with the AFCON.

    If you dont know anything about the African Cup of Nations, it was always won by Egypt, I think they won all but two of the previous AFCONs. I wont go too deep into the whole thing, but it is being played in Cameroon, starts this Sunday and the favourites are Senegal and Algeria.

    Nation BetMGM
    Senegal +250
    Algeria +275
    Egypt +275
    Ivory Coast +325
    Morocco +400
    Nigeria +350
    Cameroon +350
    Tunisia +800
    Ghana +700
    Mali +1100

    I think this is the first time they are doing 24 countries, which means 16 teams qualify for the knock out round. It also means the Gambia qualified, that is a first.

    Group A Cameroon (-200) Burkina Faso (+300) Cape Verde (+500) Ethiopia (+2500)
    Group B Senegal (-550) Guinea (+500) Zimbabwe (+1600) Malawi (+2200) Group C Morocco (-145) Ghana (+180) Gabon (+550) Comoros (+4000)
    Group D Egypt (-145) Nigeria (+115) Guinea-Bissau (+2200) Sudan (+4000) Group E Algeria (-200) Ivory Coast (+150) Equ. Guinea (+3300) Sierra Leone (+4000)
    Group F Tunisia (-185) Mali (+150) Gambia (+2000) Mauritania (+3300)

    In my opinion, with my lack of knowledge of the teams, I think Cameroon as host, have to be a favourite, I think only Cameroon and Egypt have ever won the AFCON, not to mention having a certain ace goal poacher in Choupo Motting. OK, OK, Cameroon have no chance. In the past the hosts have won every single AFCON.

    My personal pick is Morocco and it is based on me watching a young, impressive Morocco team 5 some years ago.

    Lets just hope this does not start like the Ice hockey WC, with a bunch of teams having to forfeit games due to covid and the thing being shut down after the first 4 days.
    It will be 1 of the following teams that win it:

    Cameroon
    Algeria
    Ivory Coast
    Nigeria
    Egypt
    Tunisia
    Senegal
    Ghana

    It looks as if I'll be right. Just Burkina Faso to be eliminated now for me to be proved right.
    but not as right as national bet mgm
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Wed Feb 2 10:09:10 2022
    The Freedom Fighter Truckers have managed to oust the leader of the Conservative party, they wanted to oust and hang Trudeau, but they got this guy instead. I think the love hate relationship with the freedom fighters is turningmore to hate, at least in the city itself. Probably still a lot of support in the rest of the country.
    There is always a snow storm whenever an AFCON semi final is played, I cant explain it, but always happens.
    Senegal is a heavy favourite vs Burkina Faso, but that means nothing in AFCON. --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Wed Feb 2 12:06:21 2022
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 1:09:12 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    The Freedom Fighter Truckers have managed to oust the leader of the Conservative party, they wanted to oust and hang Trudeau, but they got this guy instead. I think the love hate relationship with the freedom fighters is turningmore to hate, at least in the city itself. Probably still a lot of support in the rest of the country.

    There is always a snow storm whenever an AFCON semi final is played, I cant explain it, but always happens.

    Senegal is a heavy favourite vs Burkina Faso, but that means nothing in AFCON.
    0-0 HT
    Some proper VARobot stuff, Burkina lost their keeper to injury, I would say even game so far.
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Wed Feb 2 12:20:19 2022
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 8:06:23 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 1:09:12 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    The Freedom Fighter Truckers have managed to oust the leader of the Conservative party, they wanted to oust and hang Trudeau, but they got this guy instead. I think the love hate relationship with the freedom fighters is turningmore to hate, at least in the city itself. Probably still a lot of support in the rest of the country.

    There is always a snow storm whenever an AFCON semi final is played, I cant explain it, but always happens.

    Senegal is a heavy favourite vs Burkina Faso, but that means nothing in AFCON.
    0-0 HT

    Some proper VARobot stuff, Burkina lost their keeper to injury, I would say even game so far.
    Joined this late in the first half.
    Two Senegal penalties overturned on VAR. The first the keeper seemed to take out the opposing player and managed to injure himself in the process. Got some of the ball and some of the man. Commentators seemed to think it should have been a penalty.
    The second was one of those awful handball calls where the defender turns away and does everything they can to avoid a handball. IrCOm pleased that one was overturned.
    RM
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Wed Feb 2 12:41:58 2022
    POn Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 8:20:21 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 8:06:23 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 1:09:12 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    The Freedom Fighter Truckers have managed to oust the leader of the Conservative party, they wanted to oust and hang Trudeau, but they got this guy instead. I think the love hate relationship with the freedom fighters is turningmore to hate, at least in the city itself. Probably still a lot of support in the rest of the country.

    There is always a snow storm whenever an AFCON semi final is played, I cant explain it, but always happens.

    Senegal is a heavy favourite vs Burkina Faso, but that means nothing in AFCON.
    0-0 HT

    Some proper VARobot stuff, Burkina lost their keeper to injury, I would say even game so far.
    Joined this late in the first half.

    Two Senegal penalties overturned on VAR. The first the keeper seemed to take out the opposing player and managed to injure himself in the process. Got some of the ball and some of the man. Commentators seemed to think it should have been a penalty.

    The second was one of those awful handball calls where the defender turns away and does everything they can to avoid a handball. IrCOm pleased that one was overturned.

    RM
    Senegal go 1-0 up. Corner, CoulliballyrCOs overhead kick deflected but falls to Dialla who shoots and scores.
    And now 2-0. Low cross from the left from Mane, Dieng slides in to tap the ball past the keeper.
    Burkina Faso look down and out.
    13 minutes left.
    RM
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Wed Feb 2 12:49:07 2022
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 8:41:59 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    POn Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 8:20:21 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 8:06:23 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 1:09:12 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    The Freedom Fighter Truckers have managed to oust the leader of the Conservative party, they wanted to oust and hang Trudeau, but they got this guy instead. I think the love hate relationship with the freedom fighters is turningmore to hate, at least in the city itself. Probably still a lot of support in the rest of the country.

    There is always a snow storm whenever an AFCON semi final is played, I cant explain it, but always happens.

    Senegal is a heavy favourite vs Burkina Faso, but that means nothing in AFCON.
    0-0 HT

    Some proper VARobot stuff, Burkina lost their keeper to injury, I would say even game so far.
    Joined this late in the first half.

    Two Senegal penalties overturned on VAR. The first the keeper seemed to take out the opposing player and managed to injure himself in the process. Got some of the ball and some of the man. Commentators seemed to think it should have been a penalty.

    The second was one of those awful handball calls where the defender turns away and does everything they can to avoid a handball. IrCOm pleased that one was overturned.

    RM
    Senegal go 1-0 up. Corner, CoulliballyrCOs overhead kick deflected but falls to Dialla who shoots and scores.

    And now 2-0. Low cross from the left from Mane, Dieng slides in to tap the ball past the keeper.

    Burkina Faso look down and out.

    13 minutes left.

    RM
    BF cross from the right, IrCOve no idea whether the attacker meant that kneed shot or he just meant to control the ball but the ball finds itrCOs way into the net! 2-1, five minutes left.
    RM
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Wed Feb 2 12:50:48 2022
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 8:49:09 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 8:41:59 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    POn Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 8:20:21 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 8:06:23 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 1:09:12 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    The Freedom Fighter Truckers have managed to oust the leader of the Conservative party, they wanted to oust and hang Trudeau, but they got this guy instead. I think the love hate relationship with the freedom fighters is turningmore to hate, at least in the city itself. Probably still a lot of support in the rest of the country.

    There is always a snow storm whenever an AFCON semi final is played, I cant explain it, but always happens.

    Senegal is a heavy favourite vs Burkina Faso, but that means nothing in AFCON.
    0-0 HT

    Some proper VARobot stuff, Burkina lost their keeper to injury, I would say even game so far.
    Joined this late in the first half.

    Two Senegal penalties overturned on VAR. The first the keeper seemed to take out the opposing player and managed to injure himself in the process. Got some of the ball and some of the man. Commentators seemed to think it should have been a penalty.

    The second was one of those awful handball calls where the defender turns away and does everything they can to avoid a handball. IrCOm pleased that one was overturned.

    RM
    Senegal go 1-0 up. Corner, CoulliballyrCOs overhead kick deflected but falls to Dialla who shoots and scores.

    And now 2-0. Low cross from the left from Mane, Dieng slides in to tap the ball past the keeper.

    Burkina Faso look down and out.

    13 minutes left.

    RM
    BF cross from the right, IrCOve no idea whether the attacker meant that kneed shot or he just meant to control the ball but the ball finds itrCOs way into the net! 2-1, five minutes left.

    RM
    3-1! Mane on the counter attack!
    RM
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Wed Feb 2 12:57:41 2022
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 8:50:49 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 8:49:09 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 8:41:59 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    POn Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 8:20:21 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 8:06:23 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 1:09:12 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    The Freedom Fighter Truckers have managed to oust the leader of the Conservative party, they wanted to oust and hang Trudeau, but they got this guy instead. I think the love hate relationship with the freedom fighters is turningmore to hate, at least in the city itself. Probably still a lot of support in the rest of the country.

    There is always a snow storm whenever an AFCON semi final is played, I cant explain it, but always happens.

    Senegal is a heavy favourite vs Burkina Faso, but that means nothing in AFCON.
    0-0 HT

    Some proper VARobot stuff, Burkina lost their keeper to injury, I would say even game so far.
    Joined this late in the first half.

    Two Senegal penalties overturned on VAR. The first the keeper seemed to take out the opposing player and managed to injure himself in the process. Got some of the ball and some of the man. Commentators seemed to think it should have been a penalty.

    The second was one of those awful handball calls where the defender turns away and does everything they can to avoid a handball. IrCOm pleased that one was overturned.

    RM
    Senegal go 1-0 up. Corner, CoulliballyrCOs overhead kick deflected but falls to Dialla who shoots and scores.

    And now 2-0. Low cross from the left from Mane, Dieng slides in to tap the ball past the keeper.

    Burkina Faso look down and out.

    13 minutes left.

    RM
    BF cross from the right, IrCOve no idea whether the attacker meant that kneed shot or he just meant to control the ball but the ball finds itrCOs way into the net! 2-1, five minutes left.

    RM
    3-1! Mane on the counter attack!

    RM
    FT
    Senegal 3 - Burkina Faso 1
    RM
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Wed Feb 2 13:16:32 2022
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 8:57:42 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 8:50:49 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 8:49:09 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 8:41:59 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    POn Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 8:20:21 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 8:06:23 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 1:09:12 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    The Freedom Fighter Truckers have managed to oust the leader of the Conservative party, they wanted to oust and hang Trudeau, but they got this guy instead. I think the love hate relationship with the freedom fighters is turningmore to hate, at least in the city itself. Probably still a lot of support in the rest of the country.

    There is always a snow storm whenever an AFCON semi final is played, I cant explain it, but always happens.

    Senegal is a heavy favourite vs Burkina Faso, but that means nothing in AFCON.
    0-0 HT

    Some proper VARobot stuff, Burkina lost their keeper to injury, I would say even game so far.
    Joined this late in the first half.

    Two Senegal penalties overturned on VAR. The first the keeper seemed to take out the opposing player and managed to injure himself in the process. Got some of the ball and some of the man. Commentators seemed to think it should have been a penalty.

    The second was one of those awful handball calls where the defender turns away and does everything they can to avoid a handball. IrCOm pleased that one was overturned.

    RM
    Senegal go 1-0 up. Corner, CoulliballyrCOs overhead kick deflected but falls to Dialla who shoots and scores.

    And now 2-0. Low cross from the left from Mane, Dieng slides in to tap the ball past the keeper.

    Burkina Faso look down and out.

    13 minutes left.

    RM
    BF cross from the right, IrCOve no idea whether the attacker meant that kneed shot or he just meant to control the ball but the ball finds itrCOs way into the net! 2-1, five minutes left.

    RM
    3-1! Mane on the counter attack!

    RM
    FT

    Senegal 3 - Burkina Faso 1

    RM
    I would like to offer the following helpful tactical advice to the winner of the Cameroon - Egypt semi-final:
    STOP MANE!!!
    RM
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Thu Feb 3 10:38:23 2022
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 4:16:34 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 8:57:42 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 8:50:49 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 8:49:09 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 8:41:59 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    POn Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 8:20:21 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 8:06:23 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 1:09:12 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    The Freedom Fighter Truckers have managed to oust the leader of the Conservative party, they wanted to oust and hang Trudeau, but they got this guy instead. I think the love hate relationship with the freedom fighters is turningmore to hate, at least in the city itself. Probably still a lot of support in the rest of the country.

    There is always a snow storm whenever an AFCON semi final is played, I cant explain it, but always happens.

    Senegal is a heavy favourite vs Burkina Faso, but that means nothing in AFCON.
    0-0 HT

    Some proper VARobot stuff, Burkina lost their keeper to injury, I would say even game so far.
    Joined this late in the first half.

    Two Senegal penalties overturned on VAR. The first the keeper seemed to take out the opposing player and managed to injure himself in the process. Got some of the ball and some of the man. Commentators seemed to think it should have been a penalty.

    The second was one of those awful handball calls where the defender turns away and does everything they can to avoid a handball. IrCOm pleased that one was overturned.

    RM
    Senegal go 1-0 up. Corner, CoulliballyrCOs overhead kick deflected but falls to Dialla who shoots and scores.

    And now 2-0. Low cross from the left from Mane, Dieng slides in to tap the ball past the keeper.

    Burkina Faso look down and out.

    13 minutes left.

    RM
    BF cross from the right, IrCOve no idea whether the attacker meant that kneed shot or he just meant to control the ball but the ball finds itrCOs way into the net! 2-1, five minutes left.

    RM
    3-1! Mane on the counter attack!

    RM
    FT

    Senegal 3 - Burkina Faso 1

    RM
    I would like to offer the following helpful tactical advice to the winner of the Cameroon - Egypt semi-final:

    STOP MANE!!!

    RM
    Senegal look a strong team, I think I would pick them over either of today's teams.
    Liverpool fans will be thrilled if it is a Sane v Sallah final.
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Thu Feb 3 11:11:22 2022
    MOn Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 6:38:25 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 4:16:34 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 8:57:42 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 8:50:49 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 8:49:09 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 8:41:59 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    POn Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 8:20:21 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 8:06:23 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 1:09:12 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    The Freedom Fighter Truckers have managed to oust the leader of the Conservative party, they wanted to oust and hang Trudeau, but they got this guy instead. I think the love hate relationship with the freedom fighters is turningmore to hate, at least in the city itself. Probably still a lot of support in the rest of the country.

    There is always a snow storm whenever an AFCON semi final is played, I cant explain it, but always happens.

    Senegal is a heavy favourite vs Burkina Faso, but that means nothing in AFCON.
    0-0 HT

    Some proper VARobot stuff, Burkina lost their keeper to injury, I would say even game so far.
    Joined this late in the first half.

    Two Senegal penalties overturned on VAR. The first the keeper seemed to take out the opposing player and managed to injure himself in the process. Got some of the ball and some of the man. Commentators seemed to think it should have been a penalty.

    The second was one of those awful handball calls where the defender turns away and does everything they can to avoid a handball. IrCOm pleased that one was overturned.

    RM
    Senegal go 1-0 up. Corner, CoulliballyrCOs overhead kick deflected but falls to Dialla who shoots and scores.

    And now 2-0. Low cross from the left from Mane, Dieng slides in to tap the ball past the keeper.

    Burkina Faso look down and out.

    13 minutes left.

    RM
    BF cross from the right, IrCOve no idea whether the attacker meant that kneed shot or he just meant to control the ball but the ball finds itrCOs way into the net! 2-1, five minutes left.

    RM
    3-1! Mane on the counter attack!

    RM
    FT

    Senegal 3 - Burkina Faso 1

    RM
    I would like to offer the following helpful tactical advice to the winner of the Cameroon - Egypt semi-final:

    STOP MANE!!!

    RM
    Senegal look a strong team, I think I would pick them over either of today's teams.
    Liverpool fans will be thrilled if it is a Sane v Sallah final.
    Olembe Stadium looks great.
    RM
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Thu Feb 3 11:20:17 2022

    On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 7:11:24 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    MOn Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 6:38:25 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 4:16:34 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 8:57:42 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 8:50:49 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 8:49:09 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 8:41:59 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    POn Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 8:20:21 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 8:06:23 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 1:09:12 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    The Freedom Fighter Truckers have managed to oust the leader of the Conservative party, they wanted to oust and hang Trudeau, but they got this guy instead. I think the love hate relationship with the freedom fighters is turningmore to hate, at least in the city itself. Probably still a lot of support in the rest of the country.

    There is always a snow storm whenever an AFCON semi final is played, I cant explain it, but always happens.

    Senegal is a heavy favourite vs Burkina Faso, but that means nothing in AFCON.
    0-0 HT

    Some proper VARobot stuff, Burkina lost their keeper to injury, I would say even game so far.
    Joined this late in the first half.

    Two Senegal penalties overturned on VAR. The first the keeper seemed to take out the opposing player and managed to injure himself in the process. Got some of the ball and some of the man. Commentators seemed to think it should have been a penalty.

    The second was one of those awful handball calls where the defender turns away and does everything they can to avoid a handball. IrCOm pleased that one was overturned.

    RM
    Senegal go 1-0 up. Corner, CoulliballyrCOs overhead kick deflected but falls to Dialla who shoots and scores.

    And now 2-0. Low cross from the left from Mane, Dieng slides in to tap the ball past the keeper.

    Burkina Faso look down and out.

    13 minutes left.

    RM
    BF cross from the right, IrCOve no idea whether the attacker meant that kneed shot or he just meant to control the ball but the ball finds itrCOs way into the net! 2-1, five minutes left.

    RM
    3-1! Mane on the counter attack!

    RM
    FT

    Senegal 3 - Burkina Faso 1

    RM
    I would like to offer the following helpful tactical advice to the winner of the Cameroon - Egypt semi-final:

    STOP MANE!!!

    RM
    Senegal look a strong team, I think I would pick them over either of today's teams.
    Liverpool fans will be thrilled if it is a Sane v Sallah final.
    Olembe Stadium looks great.

    RM
    Apparently Cameroon havenrCOt lost a game in Yaound|- since 1988!
    RM
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Thu Feb 3 11:59:26 2022
    0-0 ht
    if i was a betting man i wouldnt bet on this game
    On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 2:20:19 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 7:11:24 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    MOn Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 6:38:25 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 4:16:34 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 8:57:42 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 8:50:49 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 8:49:09 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 8:41:59 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    POn Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 8:20:21 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 8:06:23 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 1:09:12 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    The Freedom Fighter Truckers have managed to oust the leader of the Conservative party, they wanted to oust and hang Trudeau, but they got this guy instead. I think the love hate relationship with the freedom fighters is turningmore to hate, at least in the city itself. Probably still a lot of support in the rest of the country.

    There is always a snow storm whenever an AFCON semi final is played, I cant explain it, but always happens.

    Senegal is a heavy favourite vs Burkina Faso, but that means nothing in AFCON.
    0-0 HT

    Some proper VARobot stuff, Burkina lost their keeper to injury, I would say even game so far.
    Joined this late in the first half.

    Two Senegal penalties overturned on VAR. The first the keeper seemed to take out the opposing player and managed to injure himself in the process. Got some of the ball and some of the man. Commentators seemed to think it should have been a penalty.

    The second was one of those awful handball calls where the defender turns away and does everything they can to avoid a handball. IrCOm pleased that one was overturned.

    RM
    Senegal go 1-0 up. Corner, CoulliballyrCOs overhead kick deflected but falls to Dialla who shoots and scores.

    And now 2-0. Low cross from the left from Mane, Dieng slides in to tap the ball past the keeper.

    Burkina Faso look down and out.

    13 minutes left.

    RM
    BF cross from the right, IrCOve no idea whether the attacker meant that kneed shot or he just meant to control the ball but the ball finds itrCOs way into the net! 2-1, five minutes left.

    RM
    3-1! Mane on the counter attack!

    RM
    FT

    Senegal 3 - Burkina Faso 1

    RM
    I would like to offer the following helpful tactical advice to the winner of the Cameroon - Egypt semi-final:

    STOP MANE!!!

    RM
    Senegal look a strong team, I think I would pick them over either of today's teams.
    Liverpool fans will be thrilled if it is a Sane v Sallah final.
    Olembe Stadium looks great.

    RM
    Apparently Cameroon havenrCOt lost a game in Yaound|- since 1988!

    RM
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Thu Feb 3 12:30:46 2022
    On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 7:59:28 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    0-0 ht

    if i was a betting man i wouldnt bet on this game
    On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 2:20:19 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 7:11:24 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    MOn Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 6:38:25 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 4:16:34 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 8:57:42 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 8:50:49 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 8:49:09 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 8:41:59 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    POn Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 8:20:21 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 8:06:23 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 1:09:12 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    The Freedom Fighter Truckers have managed to oust the leader of the Conservative party, they wanted to oust and hang Trudeau, but they got this guy instead. I think the love hate relationship with the freedom fighters is turningmore to hate, at least in the city itself. Probably still a lot of support in the rest of the country.

    There is always a snow storm whenever an AFCON semi final is played, I cant explain it, but always happens.

    Senegal is a heavy favourite vs Burkina Faso, but that means nothing in AFCON.
    0-0 HT

    Some proper VARobot stuff, Burkina lost their keeper to injury, I would say even game so far.
    Joined this late in the first half.

    Two Senegal penalties overturned on VAR. The first the keeper seemed to take out the opposing player and managed to injure himself in the process. Got some of the ball and some of the man. Commentators seemed to think it should have been a penalty.

    The second was one of those awful handball calls where the defender turns away and does everything they can to avoid a handball. IrCOm pleased that one was overturned.

    RM
    Senegal go 1-0 up. Corner, CoulliballyrCOs overhead kick deflected but falls to Dialla who shoots and scores.

    And now 2-0. Low cross from the left from Mane, Dieng slides in to tap the ball past the keeper.

    Burkina Faso look down and out.

    13 minutes left.

    RM
    BF cross from the right, IrCOve no idea whether the attacker meant that kneed shot or he just meant to control the ball but the ball finds itrCOs way into the net! 2-1, five minutes left.

    RM
    3-1! Mane on the counter attack!

    RM
    FT

    Senegal 3 - Burkina Faso 1

    RM
    I would like to offer the following helpful tactical advice to the winner of the Cameroon - Egypt semi-final:

    STOP MANE!!!

    RM
    Senegal look a strong team, I think I would pick them over either of today's teams.
    Liverpool fans will be thrilled if it is a Sane v Sallah final.
    Olembe Stadium looks great.

    RM
    Apparently Cameroon havenrCOt lost a game in Yaound|- since 1988!

    RM
    Egypt keeper Gabaski, who was hurt but refused to be substituted last game, keeps going down injured but prefers to be treated rather than leave.
    RM
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Thu Feb 3 12:38:29 2022
    On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 8:30:47 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 7:59:28 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    0-0 ht

    if i was a betting man i wouldnt bet on this game
    On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 2:20:19 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 7:11:24 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    MOn Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 6:38:25 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 4:16:34 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 8:57:42 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 8:50:49 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 8:49:09 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 8:41:59 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    POn Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 8:20:21 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 8:06:23 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 1:09:12 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    The Freedom Fighter Truckers have managed to oust the leader of the Conservative party, they wanted to oust and hang Trudeau, but they got this guy instead. I think the love hate relationship with the freedom fighters is turningmore to hate, at least in the city itself. Probably still a lot of support in the rest of the country.

    There is always a snow storm whenever an AFCON semi final is played, I cant explain it, but always happens.

    Senegal is a heavy favourite vs Burkina Faso, but that means nothing in AFCON.
    0-0 HT

    Some proper VARobot stuff, Burkina lost their keeper to injury, I would say even game so far.
    Joined this late in the first half.

    Two Senegal penalties overturned on VAR. The first the keeper seemed to take out the opposing player and managed to injure himself in the process. Got some of the ball and some of the man. Commentators seemed to think it should have been a penalty.

    The second was one of those awful handball calls where the defender turns away and does everything they can to avoid a handball. IrCOm pleased that one was overturned.

    RM
    Senegal go 1-0 up. Corner, CoulliballyrCOs overhead kick deflected but falls to Dialla who shoots and scores.

    And now 2-0. Low cross from the left from Mane, Dieng slides in to tap the ball past the keeper.

    Burkina Faso look down and out.

    13 minutes left.

    RM
    BF cross from the right, IrCOve no idea whether the attacker meant that kneed shot or he just meant to control the ball but the ball finds itrCOs way into the net! 2-1, five minutes left.

    RM
    3-1! Mane on the counter attack!

    RM
    FT

    Senegal 3 - Burkina Faso 1

    RM
    I would like to offer the following helpful tactical advice to the winner of the Cameroon - Egypt semi-final:

    STOP MANE!!!

    RM
    Senegal look a strong team, I think I would pick them over either of today's teams.
    Liverpool fans will be thrilled if it is a Sane v Sallah final.
    Olembe Stadium looks great.

    RM
    Apparently Cameroon havenrCOt lost a game in Yaound|- since 1988!

    RM
    Egypt keeper Gabaski, who was hurt but refused to be substituted last game, keeps going down injured but prefers to be treated rather than leave.

    RM
    12 minutes left, 0-0.
    You get the impression if one team scores in the next few minutes that will be that.
    I hope these two teams realise if this goes into extra times it will clash with The Apprentice in the UK!
    RM
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Thu Feb 3 12:50:38 2022
    On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 8:38:31 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 8:30:47 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 7:59:28 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    0-0 ht

    if i was a betting man i wouldnt bet on this game
    On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 2:20:19 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 7:11:24 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    MOn Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 6:38:25 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 4:16:34 p.m. UTC-5, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 8:57:42 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 8:50:49 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 8:49:09 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 8:41:59 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    POn Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 8:20:21 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 8:06:23 PM UTC, Binder Dundat wrote:
    On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 1:09:12 p.m. UTC-5, Binder Dundat wrote:
    The Freedom Fighter Truckers have managed to oust the leader of the Conservative party, they wanted to oust and hang Trudeau, but they got this guy instead. I think the love hate relationship with the freedom fighters is turningmore to hate, at least in the city itself. Probably still a lot of support in the rest of the country.

    There is always a snow storm whenever an AFCON semi final is played, I cant explain it, but always happens.

    Senegal is a heavy favourite vs Burkina Faso, but that means nothing in AFCON.
    0-0 HT

    Some proper VARobot stuff, Burkina lost their keeper to injury, I would say even game so far.
    Joined this late in the first half.

    Two Senegal penalties overturned on VAR. The first the keeper seemed to take out the opposing player and managed to injure himself in the process. Got some of the ball and some of the man. Commentators seemed to think it should have been a penalty.

    The second was one of those awful handball calls where the defender turns away and does everything they can to avoid a handball. IrCOm pleased that one was overturned.

    RM
    Senegal go 1-0 up. Corner, CoulliballyrCOs overhead kick deflected but falls to Dialla who shoots and scores.

    And now 2-0. Low cross from the left from Mane, Dieng slides in to tap the ball past the keeper.

    Burkina Faso look down and out.

    13 minutes left.

    RM
    BF cross from the right, IrCOve no idea whether the attacker meant that kneed shot or he just meant to control the ball but the ball finds itrCOs way into the net! 2-1, five minutes left.

    RM
    3-1! Mane on the counter attack!

    RM
    FT

    Senegal 3 - Burkina Faso 1

    RM
    I would like to offer the following helpful tactical advice to the winner of the Cameroon - Egypt semi-final:

    STOP MANE!!!

    RM
    Senegal look a strong team, I think I would pick them over either of today's teams.
    Liverpool fans will be thrilled if it is a Sane v Sallah final.
    Olembe Stadium looks great.

    RM
    Apparently Cameroon havenrCOt lost a game in Yaound|- since 1988!

    RM
    Egypt keeper Gabaski, who was hurt but refused to be substituted last game, keeps going down injured but prefers to be treated rather than leave.

    RM
    12 minutes left, 0-0.

    You get the impression if one team scores in the next few minutes that will be that.

    I hope these two teams realise if this goes into extra times it will clash with The Apprentice in the UK!

    RM
    Egypt manager Quieroz, who rowed with the ref in the first half, is now sent off for dissent!
    Injury time 0-0
    RM
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From anders t@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Thu Feb 3 21:52:38 2022
    I watched most of yesterday's SF and now the 2nd half of today's SF.

    I don't ever again want to hear about eurocroto.


    --
    Manchester United FC - CHAMPIONS
    Latest: England '13 (20th) Europa '17, UEFA '08, World '08
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Thu Feb 3 13:37:38 2022
    On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 8:52:41 PM UTC, anders t wrote:
    I watched most of yesterday's SF and now the 2nd half of today's SF.

    I don't ever again want to hear about eurocroto.


    --
    Manchester United FC - CHAMPIONS
    Latest: England '13 (20th) Europa '17, UEFA '08, World '08

    The match has gone to penalties

    RM
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Thu Feb 3 13:43:19 2022
    On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 9:37:39 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 8:52:41 PM UTC, anders t wrote:
    I watched most of yesterday's SF and now the 2nd half of today's SF.

    I don't ever again want to hear about eurocroto.


    --
    Manchester United FC - CHAMPIONS
    Latest: England '13 (20th) Europa '17, UEFA '08, World '08
    The match has gone to penalties

    RM

    Gabaski saves the second Cameroon penalty

    RM
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Thu Feb 3 13:45:00 2022
    On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 9:43:22 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 9:37:39 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 8:52:41 PM UTC, anders t wrote:
    I watched most of yesterday's SF and now the 2nd half of today's SF.

    I don't ever again want to hear about eurocroto.


    --
    Manchester United FC - CHAMPIONS
    Latest: England '13 (20th) Europa '17, UEFA '08, World '08
    The match has gone to penalties

    RM
    Gabaski saves the second Cameroon penalty

    RM

    And Gabaski saves the third Cameroon penalty.

    RM
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Thu Feb 3 13:48:20 2022
    On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 9:43:22 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 9:37:39 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 8:52:41 PM UTC, anders t wrote:
    I watched most of yesterday's SF and now the 2nd half of today's SF.

    I don't ever again want to hear about eurocroto.


    --
    Manchester United FC - CHAMPIONS
    Latest: England '13 (20th) Europa '17, UEFA '08, World '08
    The match has gone to penalties

    RM
    Gabaski saves the second Cameroon penalty

    RM
    Cameroon miss the fourth penalty, ball placed wide of the post. ItrCOs all over. Cameroon out. Egypt through to the final against Senegal.
    RM
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Mark@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Fri Feb 4 09:20:34 2022
    On Monday, January 31, 2022 at 4:57:34 PM UTC, Mark wrote:

    It will be 1 of the following teams that win it:

    Cameroon
    Algeria
    Ivory Coast
    Nigeria
    Egypt
    Tunisia
    Senegal
    Ghana

    It looks as if I'll be right. Just Burkina Faso to be eliminated now for me to be proved right.

    I will be right. And I'll be even more right if Senegal win it.
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Mark@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Fri Feb 4 09:24:52 2022
    On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 9:48:22 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 9:43:22 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 9:37:39 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 8:52:41 PM UTC, anders t wrote:
    I watched most of yesterday's SF and now the 2nd half of today's SF.

    I don't ever again want to hear about eurocroto.


    --
    Manchester United FC - CHAMPIONS
    Latest: England '13 (20th) Europa '17, UEFA '08, World '08
    The match has gone to penalties

    RM
    Gabaski saves the second Cameroon penalty

    RM
    Cameroon miss the fourth penalty, ball placed wide of the post. ItrCOs all over. Cameroon out. Egypt through to the final against Senegal.

    RM
    I suppose Cameroon put in a reasonable performance at last. I'm a bit concerned about our finishing though; 4 shots from 11 metres out with only the goalkeeper to beat and we can only score 1 out of the 4!
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Fri Feb 4 10:46:06 2022
    On Friday, February 4, 2022 at 5:24:54 PM UTC, Mark wrote:
    On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 9:48:22 PM UTC, Real Mardin is wrote:
    On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 9:43:22 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 9:37:39 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 8:52:41 PM UTC, anders t wrote:
    I watched most of yesterday's SF and now the 2nd half of today's SF.

    I don't ever again want to hear about eurocroto.


    --
    Manchester United FC - CHAMPIONS
    Latest: England '13 (20th) Europa '17, UEFA '08, World '08
    The match has gone to penalties

    RM
    Gabaski saves the second Cameroon penalty

    RM
    Cameroon miss the fourth penalty, ball placed wide of the post. ItrCOs all over. Cameroon out. Egypt through to the final against Senegal.

    RM
    I suppose Cameroon put in a reasonable performance at last. I'm a bit concerned about our finishing though; 4 shots from 11 metres out with only the goalkeeper to beat and we can only score 1 out of the 4!
    It was a shame.
    With the host nation out I wonder how full the Olembe will be for SundayrCOs final? I expect both Egypt and Senegal will be reasonably well supported but if the locals donrCOt show an interest there could be a lot of empty seats.
    My worry is a half empty stadium will reflect badly on CameroonrCOs 2030 World Cup bid. On the other hand, filling the stadium even when the host nation arenrCOt playing would give CameroonrCOs bid more credibility.
    RM
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Fri Feb 4 12:26:02 2022
    On Friday, February 4, 2022 at 6:46:08 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Friday, February 4, 2022 at 5:24:54 PM UTC, Mark wrote:
    On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 9:48:22 PM UTC, Real Mardin is wrote:
    On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 9:43:22 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 9:37:39 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 8:52:41 PM UTC, anders t wrote:
    I watched most of yesterday's SF and now the 2nd half of today's SF.

    I don't ever again want to hear about eurocroto.


    --
    Manchester United FC - CHAMPIONS
    Latest: England '13 (20th) Europa '17, UEFA '08, World '08
    The match has gone to penalties

    RM
    Gabaski saves the second Cameroon penalty

    RM
    Cameroon miss the fourth penalty, ball placed wide of the post. ItrCOs all over. Cameroon out. Egypt through to the final against Senegal.

    RM
    I suppose Cameroon put in a reasonable performance at last. I'm a bit concerned about our finishing though; 4 shots from 11 metres out with only the goalkeeper to beat and we can only score 1 out of the 4!
    It was a shame.

    With the host nation out I wonder how full the Olembe will be for SundayrCOs final? I expect both Egypt and Senegal will be reasonably well supported but if the locals donrCOt show an interest there could be a lot of empty seats.


    My worry is a half empty stadium will reflect badly on CameroonrCOs 2030 World Cup bid. On the other hand, filling the stadium even when the host nation arenrCOt playing would give CameroonrCOs bid more credibility.

    RM
    So tickets for the final are priced as follows:
    Category 3: 7000 CFA
    Category 2: 16000 CFA
    Category 1: 20000 CFA
    Bearing in mind when the tournament started group stage tickets were 3000, 5000 and 8000 respectively. At those prices the non-Cameroon games didn't come anywhere near to selling out.
    Will the final defy the form book?
    RM
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sat Feb 5 11:00:15 2022
    On Friday, February 4, 2022 at 8:26:04 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Friday, February 4, 2022 at 6:46:08 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Friday, February 4, 2022 at 5:24:54 PM UTC, Mark wrote:
    On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 9:48:22 PM UTC, Real Mardin is wrote:
    On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 9:43:22 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 9:37:39 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 8:52:41 PM UTC, anders t wrote:
    I watched most of yesterday's SF and now the 2nd half of today's SF.

    I don't ever again want to hear about eurocroto.


    --
    Manchester United FC - CHAMPIONS
    Latest: England '13 (20th) Europa '17, UEFA '08, World '08
    The match has gone to penalties

    RM
    Gabaski saves the second Cameroon penalty

    RM
    Cameroon miss the fourth penalty, ball placed wide of the post. ItrCOs all over. Cameroon out. Egypt through to the final against Senegal.

    RM
    I suppose Cameroon put in a reasonable performance at last. I'm a bit concerned about our finishing though; 4 shots from 11 metres out with only the goalkeeper to beat and we can only score 1 out of the 4!
    It was a shame.

    With the host nation out I wonder how full the Olembe will be for SundayrCOs final? I expect both Egypt and Senegal will be reasonably well supported but if the locals donrCOt show an interest there could be a lot of empty seats.


    My worry is a half empty stadium will reflect badly on CameroonrCOs 2030 World Cup bid. On the other hand, filling the stadium even when the host nation arenrCOt playing would give CameroonrCOs bid more credibility.

    RM
    So tickets for the final are priced as follows:

    Category 3: 7000 CFA

    Category 2: 16000 CFA

    Category 1: 20000 CFA

    Bearing in mind when the tournament started group stage tickets were 3000, 5000 and 8000 respectively. At those prices the non-Cameroon games didn't come anywhere near to selling out.

    Will the final defy the form book?

    RM
    Looks like a poor attendance for the third placed game. Entire blocks of empty seats. Tickets for this were priced similar to the group matches too.
    This does not bode well for tomorrow.
    RM
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sat Feb 5 15:19:11 2022
    On Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 7:00:17 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Friday, February 4, 2022 at 8:26:04 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Friday, February 4, 2022 at 6:46:08 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Friday, February 4, 2022 at 5:24:54 PM UTC, Mark wrote:
    On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 9:48:22 PM UTC, Real Mardin is wrote:
    On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 9:43:22 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 9:37:39 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 8:52:41 PM UTC, anders t wrote:
    I watched most of yesterday's SF and now the 2nd half of today's SF.

    I don't ever again want to hear about eurocroto.


    --
    Manchester United FC - CHAMPIONS
    Latest: England '13 (20th) Europa '17, UEFA '08, World '08
    The match has gone to penalties

    RM
    Gabaski saves the second Cameroon penalty

    RM
    Cameroon miss the fourth penalty, ball placed wide of the post. ItrCOs all over. Cameroon out. Egypt through to the final against Senegal.

    RM
    I suppose Cameroon put in a reasonable performance at last. I'm a bit concerned about our finishing though; 4 shots from 11 metres out with only the goalkeeper to beat and we can only score 1 out of the 4!
    It was a shame.

    With the host nation out I wonder how full the Olembe will be for SundayrCOs final? I expect both Egypt and Senegal will be reasonably well supported but if the locals donrCOt show an interest there could be a lot of empty seats.


    My worry is a half empty stadium will reflect badly on CameroonrCOs 2030 World Cup bid. On the other hand, filling the stadium even when the host nation arenrCOt playing would give CameroonrCOs bid more credibility.

    RM
    So tickets for the final are priced as follows:

    Category 3: 7000 CFA

    Category 2: 16000 CFA

    Category 1: 20000 CFA

    Bearing in mind when the tournament started group stage tickets were 3000, 5000 and 8000 respectively. At those prices the non-Cameroon games didn't come anywhere near to selling out.

    Will the final defy the form book?

    RM
    Looks like a poor attendance for the third placed game. Entire blocks of empty seats. Tickets for this were priced similar to the group matches too.

    This does not bode well for tomorrow.

    RM
    Quite a one sided game for the most part with Burkina Faso going 3-0 up but Cameroon sprang into life late on and found three goals in the last 20 minutes to take the match to penalties (no extra time) and win third place on spot kicks.
    Interesting VAR situation for BF's second goal. Player takes the ball to the line and crosses, Cameroon keeper Onana deflects the ball into his own net. Given as a goal kick in real time for the ball crossing the line before the cross, but VAR spotted that it was the player's foot and not the ball which was over the line - goal given. Don't recall seeing that particular combination of events for a VAR goal before.
    Nothing against BF, who have contributed to the tournament but I'm pleased Cameroon at least secured third after going to the trouble of hosting the thing.
    RM
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Real Mardin@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Sun Feb 6 14:45:11 2022
    On Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 11:19:13 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 7:00:17 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Friday, February 4, 2022 at 8:26:04 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Friday, February 4, 2022 at 6:46:08 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Friday, February 4, 2022 at 5:24:54 PM UTC, Mark wrote:
    On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 9:48:22 PM UTC, Real Mardin is wrote:
    On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 9:43:22 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 9:37:39 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 8:52:41 PM UTC, anders t wrote:
    I watched most of yesterday's SF and now the 2nd half of today's SF.

    I don't ever again want to hear about eurocroto.


    --
    Manchester United FC - CHAMPIONS
    Latest: England '13 (20th) Europa '17, UEFA '08, World '08
    The match has gone to penalties

    RM
    Gabaski saves the second Cameroon penalty

    RM
    Cameroon miss the fourth penalty, ball placed wide of the post. ItrCOs all over. Cameroon out. Egypt through to the final against Senegal.

    RM
    I suppose Cameroon put in a reasonable performance at last. I'm a bit concerned about our finishing though; 4 shots from 11 metres out with only the goalkeeper to beat and we can only score 1 out of the 4!
    It was a shame.

    With the host nation out I wonder how full the Olembe will be for SundayrCOs final? I expect both Egypt and Senegal will be reasonably well supported but if the locals donrCOt show an interest there could be a lot of empty seats.


    My worry is a half empty stadium will reflect badly on CameroonrCOs 2030 World Cup bid. On the other hand, filling the stadium even when the host nation arenrCOt playing would give CameroonrCOs bid more credibility.

    RM
    So tickets for the final are priced as follows:

    Category 3: 7000 CFA

    Category 2: 16000 CFA

    Category 1: 20000 CFA

    Bearing in mind when the tournament started group stage tickets were 3000, 5000 and 8000 respectively. At those prices the non-Cameroon games didn't come anywhere near to selling out.

    Will the final defy the form book?

    RM
    Looks like a poor attendance for the third placed game. Entire blocks of empty seats. Tickets for this were priced similar to the group matches too.

    This does not bode well for tomorrow.

    RM
    Quite a one sided game for the most part with Burkina Faso going 3-0 up but Cameroon sprang into life late on and found three goals in the last 20 minutes to take the match to penalties (no extra time) and win third place on spot kicks.

    Interesting VAR situation for BF's second goal. Player takes the ball to the line and crosses, Cameroon keeper Onana deflects the ball into his own net. Given as a goal kick in real time for the ball crossing the line before the cross, but VAR spotted that it was the player's foot and not the ball which was over the line - goal given. Don't recall seeing that particular combination of events for a VAR goal before.

    Nothing against BF, who have contributed to the tournament but I'm pleased Cameroon at least secured third after going to the trouble of hosting the thing.

    RM
    Senegal won the final against Egypt on penalties.
    Egypt gave away a penalty very early on after a clumsy tackle but Gabaski saved Mane's spot kick. But Mane redeemed himself by scoring the winning penalty, so I'm sure nobody much minds. Both sides had their chances in the 90 minutes.
    The stadium looked very empty before kickoff but when watching the match seemed more full? I'm not sure if it gradually got busier or if the camera being concentrated on the fans in the lower bowl made it seem more busy than it was but certainly the attendance didn't look too bad on the broadcast.
    So the tournament that brought us running tracks, sunshine in January and even a match finishing five minutes ahead of time is over. All good things must come to an end but I'll quite miss switching on the tv in the afternoon to see matches from largely empty stadiums jazzed up with a soundtrack of vuvuzelas and trumpets.
    RM
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Mark@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Mon Feb 7 09:19:15 2022
    On Sunday, February 6, 2022 at 10:45:12 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 11:19:13 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 7:00:17 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Friday, February 4, 2022 at 8:26:04 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Friday, February 4, 2022 at 6:46:08 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Friday, February 4, 2022 at 5:24:54 PM UTC, Mark wrote:
    On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 9:48:22 PM UTC, Real Mardin is wrote:
    On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 9:43:22 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 9:37:39 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 8:52:41 PM UTC, anders t wrote:
    I watched most of yesterday's SF and now the 2nd half of today's SF.

    I don't ever again want to hear about eurocroto.


    --
    Manchester United FC - CHAMPIONS
    Latest: England '13 (20th) Europa '17, UEFA '08, World '08
    The match has gone to penalties

    RM
    Gabaski saves the second Cameroon penalty

    RM
    Cameroon miss the fourth penalty, ball placed wide of the post. ItrCOs all over. Cameroon out. Egypt through to the final against Senegal.

    RM
    I suppose Cameroon put in a reasonable performance at last. I'm a bit concerned about our finishing though; 4 shots from 11 metres out with only the goalkeeper to beat and we can only score 1 out of the 4!
    It was a shame.

    With the host nation out I wonder how full the Olembe will be for SundayrCOs final? I expect both Egypt and Senegal will be reasonably well supported but if the locals donrCOt show an interest there could be a lot of empty seats.


    My worry is a half empty stadium will reflect badly on CameroonrCOs 2030 World Cup bid. On the other hand, filling the stadium even when the host nation arenrCOt playing would give CameroonrCOs bid more credibility.

    RM
    So tickets for the final are priced as follows:

    Category 3: 7000 CFA

    Category 2: 16000 CFA

    Category 1: 20000 CFA

    Bearing in mind when the tournament started group stage tickets were 3000, 5000 and 8000 respectively. At those prices the non-Cameroon games didn't come anywhere near to selling out.

    Will the final defy the form book?

    RM
    Looks like a poor attendance for the third placed game. Entire blocks of empty seats. Tickets for this were priced similar to the group matches too.

    This does not bode well for tomorrow.

    RM
    Quite a one sided game for the most part with Burkina Faso going 3-0 up but Cameroon sprang into life late on and found three goals in the last 20 minutes to take the match to penalties (no extra time) and win third place on spot kicks.

    Interesting VAR situation for BF's second goal. Player takes the ball to the line and crosses, Cameroon keeper Onana deflects the ball into his own net. Given as a goal kick in real time for the ball crossing the line before the cross, but VAR spotted that it was the player's foot and not the ball which was over the line - goal given. Don't recall seeing that particular combination of events for a VAR goal before.

    Nothing against BF, who have contributed to the tournament but I'm pleased Cameroon at least secured third after going to the trouble of hosting the thing.

    RM
    Senegal won the final against Egypt on penalties.

    Egypt gave away a penalty very early on after a clumsy tackle but Gabaski saved Mane's spot kick. But Mane redeemed himself by scoring the winning penalty, so I'm sure nobody much minds. Both sides had their chances in the 90 minutes.

    The stadium looked very empty before kickoff but when watching the match seemed more full? I'm not sure if it gradually got busier or if the camera being concentrated on the fans in the lower bowl made it seem more busy than it was but certainly the attendance didn't look too bad on the broadcast.

    So the tournament that brought us running tracks, sunshine in January and even a match finishing five minutes ahead of time is over. All good things must come to an end but I'll quite miss switching on the tv in the afternoon to see matches from largely empty stadiums jazzed up with a soundtrack of vuvuzelas and trumpets.

    RM
    I got my prediction right.
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Blueshirt@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Mon Feb 7 21:38:49 2022
    Mark wrote:
    On Sunday, February 6, 2022 at 10:45:12 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:

    Senegal won the final against Egypt on penalties.

    I got my prediction right.

    What was your prediction? Egypt or Senegal or Cameroon to win
    AFCON22? ;-)

    I could have probably predicted that one right too!

    But I did hope Senegal would win obviously.
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Binder Dundat@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Tue Feb 8 14:03:02 2022
    On Monday, February 7, 2022 at 4:38:51 PM UTC-5, Blueshirt wrote:
    Mark wrote:
    On Sunday, February 6, 2022 at 10:45:12 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:

    Senegal won the final against Egypt on penalties.

    I got my prediction right.
    What was your prediction? Egypt or Senegal or Cameroon to win
    AFCON22? ;-)

    I could have probably predicted that one right too!

    I believe Mark's prediction was Egypt, Senegal, Tunisia, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Morocco, Algeria, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, The Gambia or Burkina Faso to make the final.

    But I did hope Senegal would win obviously.
    Why? Cus Mendy.
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Al Kamista@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Wed Feb 9 05:47:02 2022
    On Friday, February 4, 2022 at 12:24:54 PM UTC-5, Mark wrote:
    On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 9:48:22 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 9:43:22 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 9:37:39 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 8:52:41 PM UTC, anders t wrote:
    I watched most of yesterday's SF and now the 2nd half of today's SF.

    I don't ever again want to hear about eurocroto.


    --
    Manchester United FC - CHAMPIONS
    Latest: England '13 (20th) Europa '17, UEFA '08, World '08
    The match has gone to penalties

    RM
    Gabaski saves the second Cameroon penalty

    RM
    Cameroon miss the fourth penalty, ball placed wide of the post. ItrCOs all over. Cameroon out. Egypt through to the final against Senegal.

    RM
    I suppose Cameroon put in a reasonable performance at last. I'm a bit concerned about our finishing though; 4 shots from 11 metres out with only the goalkeeper to beat and we can only score 1 out of the 4!
    Are you from Cameroon?
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Mark@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Wed Feb 9 11:52:18 2022
    On Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at 1:47:04 PM UTC, alka...@hotmail.com wrote:
    On Friday, February 4, 2022 at 12:24:54 PM UTC-5, Mark wrote:
    On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 9:48:22 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 9:43:22 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 9:37:39 PM UTC, Real Mardin wrote:
    On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 8:52:41 PM UTC, anders t wrote:
    I watched most of yesterday's SF and now the 2nd half of today's SF.

    I don't ever again want to hear about eurocroto.


    --
    Manchester United FC - CHAMPIONS
    Latest: England '13 (20th) Europa '17, UEFA '08, World '08
    The match has gone to penalties

    RM
    Gabaski saves the second Cameroon penalty

    RM
    Cameroon miss the fourth penalty, ball placed wide of the post. ItrCOs all over. Cameroon out. Egypt through to the final against Senegal.

    RM
    I suppose Cameroon put in a reasonable performance at last. I'm a bit concerned about our finishing though; 4 shots from 11 metres out with only the goalkeeper to beat and we can only score 1 out of the 4!
    Are you from Cameroon?
    No. I just support them.
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)