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Nov 26 β€’ 4 tweets β€’ 1 min read
Just finished #POLKSA and man, even with a 2-0 loss πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¦ are the team that have impressed me the most this World Cup. They beat πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· with a strong defensive tactic, and for long stretches of this match, especially first half, they outclassed πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± with a direct attacking tactic
They have a decent chance of qualifying still. And some of the most dangerous teams in a World Cup are ones that can play multiple styles.

KSA can defend well and stifle opponent’s possession, or they can take the reigns and attack swiftly. Final ball/shot let them down today
That first half was crazy, took control and really outclassed Poland and were a bit disappointed but to grab a goal excluding that penalty

Poland showed how to beat their defense though. As I said a few days ago gotta play swift direct over their back line. Did that for 1st goal
And finally, that stretch in the first half that Poland players got 3 yellows in like 5 minutes…shows the dominance

Couldn’t connect in front of goal where it counts, got beat over the top, and a bad mistake to put the game to bed. Probably deserved loss but what a quality team

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