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View BelfastEagle's Profile BelfastEagle Flag 24 Jan 17 6.10pm Send a Private Message to BelfastEagle Add BelfastEagle as a friend

Originally posted by oldstand

Eurosport 1 . Should be a win for the elephants, got some quality about them.

Mmmm is this the class shown in the first 2 games ?

 

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View Alex1991's Profile Alex1991 Flag Ashford 24 Jan 17 6.43pm Send a Private Message to Alex1991 Add Alex1991 as a friend

Come on Morocco !!!

 


"Brighton are talking about how they're coming for us. And it's like, we've been waiting in the Premier League for you for ages." Wilfried Zaha, 2017.

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View GlaziertoEagle's Profile GlaziertoEagle Flag Coventry 24 Jan 17 7.31pm Send a Private Message to GlaziertoEagle Add GlaziertoEagle as a friend

Morocco looking dangerous from set pieces but Ivory Coast certainly look the better team in possession.

Wilf not really been involved much, shirt pulls galore.

 

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View Alex1991's Profile Alex1991 Flag Ashford 24 Jan 17 7.40pm Send a Private Message to Alex1991 Add Alex1991 as a friend

Let's hope it stays as it is, because at the moment he's coming back soon

 


"Brighton are talking about how they're coming for us. And it's like, we've been waiting in the Premier League for you for ages." Wilfried Zaha, 2017.

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View Alex1991's Profile Alex1991 Flag Ashford 24 Jan 17 7.46pm Send a Private Message to Alex1991 Add Alex1991 as a friend

I have to say, I don't think this tournament should be held while all of the major leagues are running. Particularly as it runs every 2 years. Every continent should be able to hold their own tournament but as the majority of these players compete in European leagues it should be scheduled accordingly.

 


"Brighton are talking about how they're coming for us. And it's like, we've been waiting in the Premier League for you for ages." Wilfried Zaha, 2017.

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View GlaziertoEagle's Profile GlaziertoEagle Flag Coventry 24 Jan 17 7.47pm Send a Private Message to GlaziertoEagle Add GlaziertoEagle as a friend

0-0 at HT, Zaha possibly with the best chance of the half. Had his shot blocked by the keeper. Bony, Zaha and Kalou look dangerous for Ivory Coast but neither side seem to have the quality to sustain control in the game.

 

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View oldstand's Profile oldstand Flag Christchurch 24 Jan 17 7.49pm Send a Private Message to oldstand Add oldstand as a friend

Well that was a gripping 45 .. wilf missing the only clear chance . Good lad.

 

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View GlaziertoEagle's Profile GlaziertoEagle Flag Coventry 24 Jan 17 7.50pm Send a Private Message to GlaziertoEagle Add GlaziertoEagle as a friend

Originally posted by Alex1991

I have to say, I don't think this tournament should be held while all of the major leagues are running. Particularly as it runs every 2 years. Every continent should be able to hold their own tournament but as the majority of these players compete in European leagues it should be scheduled accordingly.

Yeah, it's a bit of a joke really. I grew up in Africa and there is a lot of interest in the nations that historically have done well. The problem with tournament scheduling is that in most African nations it is impossible to hold matches in the Summer heat.

 

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View alaneagle1's Profile alaneagle1 Flag Dunstable,Bedfordshire.England 24 Jan 17 7.57pm Send a Private Message to alaneagle1 Add alaneagle1 as a friend

Originally posted by oldstand

Well that was a gripping 45 .. wilf missing the only clear chance . Good lad.

Yes agreed he should have done better.
But good lad for missing.
Second half should be better.
Did you see the state of the pitch at the other game.?

 


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View Alex1991's Profile Alex1991 Flag Ashford 24 Jan 17 8.10pm Send a Private Message to Alex1991 Add Alex1991 as a friend

Originally posted by GlaziertoEagle

Yeah, it's a bit of a joke really. I grew up in Africa and there is a lot of interest in the nations that historically have done well. The problem with tournament scheduling is that in most African nations it is impossible to hold matches in the Summer heat.

The current tournament is being held in Gabon. Libreville is the capital of Gabon.

March is the hottest month in Libreville with an average temperature of 27°C (81°F) and the coldest is July at 25°C (76°F) with the most daily sunshine hours at 8 in March. The wettest month is November with an average of 330mm of rain. The best month to swim in the sea is in February when the average sea temperature is 29°C (84°F).

So there's not a huge amount of difference between now and July. And if they can hold a World Cup in Qatar during the summer months then surely there can be measures taken to make it work in Africa. I understand budgets are lower but for this tournament there are only 4 host stadiums which could be roofed or have cooling systems installed.

 


"Brighton are talking about how they're coming for us. And it's like, we've been waiting in the Premier League for you for ages." Wilfried Zaha, 2017.

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View spartakev2's Profile spartakev2 Flag Anerley 24 Jan 17 8.14pm Send a Private Message to spartakev2 Add spartakev2 as a friend

What an awful game....

 

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View GlaziertoEagle's Profile GlaziertoEagle Flag Coventry 24 Jan 17 8.22pm Send a Private Message to GlaziertoEagle Add GlaziertoEagle as a friend

Originally posted by Alex1991

The current tournament is being held in Gabon. Libreville is the capital of Gabon.

March is the hottest month in Libreville with an average temperature of 27°C (81°F) and the coldest is July at 25°C (76°F) with the most daily sunshine hours at 8 in March. The wettest month is November with an average of 330mm of rain. The best month to swim in the sea is in February when the average sea temperature is 29°C (84°F).

So there's not a huge amount of difference between now and July. And if they can hold a World Cup in Qatar during the summer months then surely there can be measures taken to make it work in Africa. I understand budgets are lower but for this tournament there are only 4 host stadiums which could be roofed or have cooling systems installed.

You're turning into Willo with these factoids

Most African FAs just have no money at all (and probably shouldn't even be hosting the tournament).

Regarding the weather conditions; the richest FAs in Africa are the Northern countries, giving them the most sway over CAF and being the most eligible hosts (when they aren't ousting dictators). In those countries it just isn't possible to play in the Summer, personally I think the WC in Qatar will also have massive issues with the heat.

 

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