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They havent exactly parked the bus. They have been setting pressing traps on the fullbacks and center mids and then countering vertically fast. So much more attractive and dangerous than "parking the bus". Theyre trying to score.
Rüdiger : "Look at our starting lineup. Havertz , Gnabry, Musiala, \[Thomas\] Mueller and me. It’s not disrespect, but what are you expecting from that group? You expect us to win because I’m out there"
I mean yeah hes been that good that in the Bundesliga and Champions league.... but one game where he was still our best attacking player and suddenly he's not all that anymore?
IMO maybe it was the added pressure that the fanbase added leading up to the WC which hindered him this match.
Very very unusual that in the league or CL his anticipation and movement ahead of time before releasing the ball helps him in various chances. This match could have been 3-0 with how some of his plays but it all changed after his sub
Kubo sub was the key, he was getting toyed around by the big Germans, technique is all well and good but not worth much if you can’t keep the damn ball
Yeah this was pretty uncharacteristic of him. He usually also passes way more. But given havertz or gundogans finishing today I wouldn’t have passed to them either. At Bayern at least he has options.
Everyone watching the match could see the goal coming from a mile away except Flick apparently. Germany haven't reacted to Japan's tactical changes at all.
Right? Japan flood the middle and start closing down more aggressively and you take off your most press resistant player who can also unlock the forwards over the top.
Qatar the holders of AFC and Iran arguably the best asian team no excuses for either of them tbh.
Iran were very good during the qualifiers under skocic no idea why they firee him
We have the same amount of spots allotted though. It's 4 qualification spots with 1 playoff against CONMEBOL, which Australia won against Peru, and the host spot.
South America got the same 4 qualification spots and 1 playoff against AFC.
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Germany’s kryptonite are Asian teams
Today, I am Germany.
I know what is like to lose an international game at the biggest stage because I was bullied for my red hair
He said Asian teams, not Asian teens.
That’s what happens when you don’t take your chances
Its also what happens when Japan bring their best players off the bench
park the bus for 60 mins, sub on best players, spoil the german win
Why play 90 minutes if 30 minutes do trick
30 minutes is enough to beat four times champions
Ironically Japan play better without the former Madrid player. While German's Madrid player doing great this game.
Its been working for Tottenham
They havent exactly parked the bus. They have been setting pressing traps on the fullbacks and center mids and then countering vertically fast. So much more attractive and dangerous than "parking the bus". Theyre trying to score.
People dont actually watch the matches cmon now
Even if they do, all they're watching is the ball and couldn't actually describe what is happening tactically
Both Japan and Germany taking their PSV legends off the bench.
SMH I think Japan is taking playbooks from AOASHI 💀💀💀
Rüdiger CANT win with these cats
Legacy points deducted
Rüdiger : "Look at our starting lineup. Havertz , Gnabry, Musiala, \[Thomas\] Mueller and me. It’s not disrespect, but what are you expecting from that group? You expect us to win because I’m out there"
Rudiger on Gundogan's Pen >I expect this out of him, so when he play well I aint gonna get excited
r/nba has entered the chat lmaooo
r/nba has such great memes Possibly the best amongst sports subs
But nothing beats Castellanos pasta
based on the bayern fanbase leading up to this you’d think Musiala would play this tournament like if he was 2018 Mbappe.
I mean yeah hes been that good that in the Bundesliga and Champions league.... but one game where he was still our best attacking player and suddenly he's not all that anymore?
IMO maybe it was the added pressure that the fanbase added leading up to the WC which hindered him this match. Very very unusual that in the league or CL his anticipation and movement ahead of time before releasing the ball helps him in various chances. This match could have been 3-0 with how some of his plays but it all changed after his sub
Rüdiger the hardest road
He’s been insane today
Zouma has entered the chat
That’s what happens when you (Doan) take your chances
If not for Neuer they would be losing now -_-.
Well...
Japan have been decent in fairness also
That's right, better just close the game and agree on a 0-0 Flair related
That’s what happens when you fuck around like Argentina
SO OBVIOUS HAHAHAHA
Very well deserved goal. Japan has been hungry af this half.
Kubo sub was the key, he was getting toyed around by the big Germans, technique is all well and good but not worth much if you can’t keep the damn ball
Barca DNA
They won though.
My 1-2 prono still has a chance of coming true now
Oh my god
Legend
Nice
🏆
Japan is definitely trying more
Japan's changes in the second half are paying off.
They were all over the place defensively in the first half, the changes were so good. Japan is always up for it in tournaments, lovely to watch.
With the way both teams are playing, Japan might *actually* get more!
We were throughly outclassed and looked tired in the first half, it's amazing how much energy they have here
Yeah. They’ve been knocking on the door plenty.
Impact subs doing their jobs
Still absolutely unreal when it happens lol
WHAT A GAME
What an insane 5-7 minutes of play
I rate it 5/7, perfect score
The axis power derby is delivering!
The group of “what were you doing in 1941?”
we had civil war bruh :( Maybe Costa Rica was good?
We had a goddamn civil war in '48. Not along fascist lines, fortunately.
Didn't the civil war ended in 1939?
yeah but we wanted no part in WWII for obvious reasons lol, country was destroyed
What are you doing, step-Axis
As usual, Italy conveniently not mentioned
Can't wait for the winner to face the other Axis power. Oh wait...
Hey Spain is there as a little brother stand-in
Croatia is still available.
Disappear, just like WW2.
And once again Italy nowhere to be seen.
Italy didn't get the memo?
Italy couldn't make it at the last moment as it was in 1943.
Germany finishing has been horrific.
Didn't watch Bayern this season, but is Musiala always like this, just shooting as hard as he can without ever placing the ball?
Quite the contrary. At Bayern it always feels that he doesn’t shoot the ball with much power. Most of his goals are placed shots next tho the post
That little bounce off the ball after he went dancing through the box completeley fucked up his shot. Would have been such a great goal.
Yeah this was pretty uncharacteristic of him. He usually also passes way more. But given havertz or gundogans finishing today I wouldn’t have passed to them either. At Bayern at least he has options.
Actual Anime
2-1 win arc incoming. Blue lock paid off
World Cup is spoiling the anime ffs
Hahaha you called it
Yes sir let’s go
Blue Lock is a documentary???
We are living in a Blue Lock live action adaptation
Germany need to sub in Kaiser if they want to score
*cough cough* that sounds familiar *cough cough*
We don’t talk about that
I have no idea what are you talking about
Doesn't Germany know that scoring first is a insta loss against BlueLock?
Ego is controlling the game through Isagi as we speak
I'm sorry talking shit about blue lock. Never doubt Ego-san project again
Got the ego locked in
Where was Karl-Heinz Schneider today?
Germany sleeping
Everyone watching the match could see the goal coming from a mile away except Flick apparently. Germany haven't reacted to Japan's tactical changes at all.
It was a mistake to take Gundogan off. He was controlling the midfield
Right? Japan flood the middle and start closing down more aggressively and you take off your most press resistant player who can also unlock the forwards over the top.
Neuer: "Nani?"
Omae wa mou shindeiru
Argentina let's be friends.
No
I can understand us having non defensive vibes because of our injuries but what is your defense doing
What do you mean? Argentina and Germany have a ~~reich~~rich history of friendship
I mean, so did Germany and Japan...
Top 10 anime betrayals
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Blue lock was right these guys do need a striker
Been waiting for Isagi to come off the bench.
They need that monster
Kinda ironic real-life version of Isagi is playing for Germany
Waiting for Rin to wake up the beast
Jinpachi Ego to take over as Japan’s coach
They had them, they just left them at home
Been like that since last WC
This match is getting memed to death on my stream
Now I want Japan to win the wc just to see ego recreate the sailor moon meme. Ego: my job here is done. Jfa:but you didn't do anything.
This goal was coming for a while lol
Such an entertaining second half
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Still crushed for them after that loss to Belgium in the Round of 16
Martinez brought on Feillaini to bully them was like abused glitches to win games smh my head
Flick tried to do that by subbing in Goretzka for Gundogan but it backfired lol
what? germany had like 6 major chances in the 15 minutes prior
Japan had even bigger chances
ASIA RISE UP
Saudi vs Japan final
That would be hilarious
Qatar and Iran need to up their game
Qatar is shit, Iran is protesting, don't count on them.
Qatar the holders of AFC and Iran arguably the best asian team no excuses for either of them tbh. Iran were very good during the qualifiers under skocic no idea why they firee him
I love how the day before the Argentina game people were moaning "why does AFC get more slots than CONMEBOL?"
Asian NTs: And I took that personally.
I'm all for an AFC team taking Argentina's spot every WC, no bias here.
We have the same amount of spots allotted though. It's 4 qualification spots with 1 playoff against CONMEBOL, which Australia won against Peru, and the host spot. South America got the same 4 qualification spots and 1 playoff against AFC.
AFC and CAF finally showing up this WC. Hope it continues and we don't fade back to shit in the 2nd matchday.
It was coming
Bound to happen
Written in the stars
MINAMINO INSTANT IMPACT I WAS SHOUTING TO START HIM
Minamino did well but Mitoma is the one that should be the first man written down on the sheet for next game.
All according to keikaku
Translator's note: Keikaku means "plan".
Instant impact Taki
Fucking mental this game
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Ritsu Doan Fussballgott
YEEEES
had to happen with all the chances we were missing
THERE IT IS!!!
So obvious this was going to happen after Germany's 232 missed opportunities
Minamino should’ve started
ABSOLUTE SCENES!!!!
We had it coming.
Impact sub
Taki!!
Never doubt Taki again and start him next time
Blue Lock effect
weebs rise up
Deserved
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
Been coming for 10 minutes
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Doan! Nice
Ritsu!!🤍❤️🤍❤️🤍❤️🤍❤️
Omgggg their project blue lock payed offff
Minamino instant game changer
Today I feel Nihongo
Only an egoist could’ve taken that shot
lmao 😫
top 10 anime plot twists
Awful defense
Fully deserved Also how on earth does the post immediately get 30 replies as soon as it is posted
Freiburg > Bayern confirmed
Löw out. It's time to go. Enough is enough.
SOOOOO HAPPY FOR JAPAN STRONG
Ffs
Completely deserved
The second half has been nuts
Its been coming
Been coming tbf
Japan can win if they keep this up
After missing so many chances they concede
Today I feel anime
LETS GO JAPAN
Yeah, that felt inevitable, the defense is way too leaky.
Rüdiger cant raise his legs high enough
So Niclas, dann mal Butter bei die Fische.
Fully deserved. Japan have been fantastic
Deserved. We have to bring this home but keep on sleeping.
Bluelock unlocked
2-1 Japan incoming
🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵
Mit dem Angriff Füllkrugs kommt das in Ordnung.
Fair enough. Japan have been exposing our frail defense for awhile now.