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Is the third place game a waste?
Posted on 7/10/14 at 9:09 am
Posted on 7/10/14 at 9:09 am
How can Van Gaal get the Dutch rested after 120 minutes yesterday? Will they play their B teams and phone it in? or will Brazil try for an ounce of redemption?
Ok a kilo of redemption
Ok a kilo of redemption
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Posted on 7/10/14 at 9:12 am to JEAUXBLEAUX
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Is the third place game a waste?
I think both teams want to win it for various reasons. I expect a lot of B teamers, tho.
Brazil definitely will be motivated to win for the fans. The Dutch will likely play a lot of young players and attack more.
Posted on 7/10/14 at 9:17 am to JEAUXBLEAUX
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How can Van Gaal get the Dutch rested after 120 minutes yesterday?
I really don't think neither the Dutch nor Argentines are especially tired after that snooze fest yesterday. Both teams played the game with minimal running.
Posted on 7/10/14 at 9:19 am to JEAUXBLEAUX
$$$$$ grab by the nonprofit that is FIFA
Posted on 7/10/14 at 9:22 am to JEAUXBLEAUX
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Is the third place game a waste?
Van Gaal thinks so. It's generally a pretty open game with a good amount of scoring.
Posted on 7/10/14 at 10:11 am to rdw1690
Does it impact rankings? Is that why they still play it out? I imagine ratings are much lower than for other games (I may watch but won't pay close attention), so I don't know if there is a point.
You can just tie for 3rd...it's ok
You can just tie for 3rd...it's ok
Posted on 7/10/14 at 10:15 am to Buckeye06
A lot of 3rd place games are highly entertaining. It can sometimes be B squads but there is usually a good amount of offense and a lack of bunkering.
Posted on 7/10/14 at 10:16 am to Tigerstark
I'd scrap it, but really don't care either way...
Posted on 7/10/14 at 10:24 am to JEAUXBLEAUX
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Is the third place game a waste?
Nah. You still get to see 2 of the world's best teams going at it with no real fear of losing. You don't get that too often.
Nobody will say "oh yeah I remember in 2014 when _____ won the 3rd place game!" in 5 years but it is still soccer. Still a month til the big leagues start back up...I'll take all the top flight action I can get
Posted on 7/10/14 at 10:33 am to Srbtiger06
It's a good way to get the young players experience for 2018.
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