I don't flow soccer enough to know

by hobbs, San Diego, CA, Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 14:20 (8 days ago) @ Bryan (IrishCavan)

but it seemed like Spain was excellent in playing angles. There were about 3-4 instances in the first half where Mbappe or someone else was poised for a runout and every time France attempted to pass them the ball a Spanish defender was standing on the angle of the pass and the ball would go right to them.

I honestly think that if France hits on one of those passes and goes up 1 NIL the entire direction of the match could have changed.

Much respect to Spain. I knew their defense was good. I just didn't think they'd be good enough to shutout an extremely talented French team.

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FU: Anyone watching? - Grantland, 2026-07-14, 13:23
- FC Dallas - hobbs, 2026-07-15, 07:52
- Welp - Jack, 2026-07-14, 14:02
  - Don’t sleep on Spain! - San Pedro, 2026-07-14, 14:16
    - The US could learn a lot from their federation - Bryan (IrishCavan), 2026-07-14, 14:20
      - I think we tried a version of that under Earnie Stewart - HCE, 2026-07-14, 14:54
      - It’s like a well oiled town football program. - San Pedro, 2026-07-14, 14:23
        
        Adults doing what now? - Greg, 2026-07-14, 14:26
- Is Deschamps? - Bryan (IrishCavan), 2026-07-14, 13:51
  - Apparently, their XG was .04 in the first half - HCE, 2026-07-14, 14:08
  - Dembele seemed invisible - Jack, 2026-07-14, 14:04
    - Spain is very good. - Bryan (IrishCavan), 2026-07-14, 14:07
      - I don't flow soccer enough to know - hobbs, 2026-07-14, 14:20
        
        See my response to SP. - Bryan (IrishCavan), 2026-07-14, 14:22
        
        Something I noticed during the game - hobbs, 2026-07-14, 14:37
- Are you not entertained? - Mark, 2026-07-14, 13:42
  - Spain's goal keeper not afraid to come out of goal. Holy sh - Grantland, 2026-07-14, 13:47
    - You miss 100% of the shots you dont take! - Mark, 2026-07-14, 14:02

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I don't flow soccer enough to know