International Football thread

[dan08]

I've no real issue with San Marino playing in the qualifiers, but have a bloody go, and don't just sit back and hope the opposition don't score too many.

Yep, at least Gibraltar give it a go. A goal is an achievement for them. Not really sure what San Marino are even trying to achieve.

[sussexpob]

Barbados have to fight through the qualifiers to earn the right to play teams like USA and Mexico, and until they're good enough, they won't play them. It's called "offering them an incentive"....

Well, when UEFA based teams stop winning wold cups, and CONCACAF start winning loads, I am sure UEFA will take a leaf out of their book.

But while they continue to dominate at the top level, I am sure they can ignore what Barbados and Mexico are doing.

[SaintPowelly]

Barbados have to fight through the qualifiers to earn the right to play teams like USA and Mexico, and until they're good enough, they won't play them. It's called "offering them an incentive"....

Well, when UEFA based teams stop winning wold cups, and CONCACAF start winning loads, I am sure UEFA will take a leaf out of their book.

But while they continue to dominate at the top level, I am sure they can ignore what Barbados and Mexico are doing.

[sussexpob]

Lovely finish from Kane

[budgetmeansbudget]

Quality goal Kane.

[sussexpob]

San Marino look tired now

[budgetmeansbudget]

Two touches two goals from Walcott.

[SaintPowelly]

Did Rooney 5-0

[Gingerfinch]

Theo makes it six. Only san marino, but I do rate Theo, when he's fit.

[budgetmeansbudget]

San Marino look tired now

Its the last 15 minutes when these part time sides really struggle and the goals go in.

[sussexpob]

San Marino look tired now

Its the last 15 minutes when these part time sides really struggle and the goals go in.

Indeed. As I said earlier, these lads are part-timers playing against massively fit professionals.....

[sussexpob]

Walcott should have been taking the match ball home there

[SaintPowelly]

Would be good if Shelvey could grab a goal

[budgetmeansbudget]

Third touch for Walcott should have had a hat trick.

[budgetmeansbudget]

Would be good if Shelvey could grab a goal

It'll have to be a 25 yard thunderbolt.