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There were very few occasions in the game where the ball was continuously at someone’s feet. Pant must have cursed himself. If it was possible to run with one in the open, or rest in the net. Openings are common in any game. Only when Mexico entered the game thinking they were going to lose the game were the only glimpses of such vegetation. There will be no other match in this World Cup that has known so much traffic jam.

Even when the midfield is crowded with people, you can see short passes being composed and then players stepping over them. Some peace and quiet entered the game as Mexico nearly stopped play and withdrew. Messi saved not only Argentina but also the game. He highlighted the rabbit from the magician’s hat.

A goal created almost out of nothing. Enzo Fernandez made the final scenes unforgettable: it is said that the league with the most fans in North America belongs to Mexico. They also regularly perform well at World Cups. No one would have expected an unimaginative game from them. They have one more chance against Saudi Arabia to wash away this bitterness.

In the first match against Argentina, Saudi Arabia appeared as a small team, but against Poland they played as an evenly matched or “big” team. Their coach, Harvey Reno, can now be seen on YouTube talking to the players during halftime of that game. Renault blasts players in English, saying they stood up to Messi with respect. He also asks to take a photo. Even if the fans didn’t hear Renault’s provocation at the time, the result showed on the pitch.

Saudi Arabia would probably have won against Poland. And lose. Whatever happened is the law of football. Poland’s three yellow cards in the first 20 minutes will demonstrate the Saudi’s offensive readiness. Saudi players are skilled at kicking and dribbling the ball at their feet. They can also spin easily. Despite him scoring twice against Argentina, they are short on goalscorers. A Saudi Lewandowski or an Olivier Chiroux.

Polish players felt fatter and slower than Saudi players. Maybe if Poland and Denmark played, it wouldn’t be like this. There were allegations that Poland were a one-man team with only Lewandowski. Of course, in the language of the game, it’s figurative, not sarcastic. Goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny was in defense as was Lewandowski in attack.

Szesny says he made mistakes while playing for Arsenal. But it is also clear that he is a specialist in double saves. Al Dausari’s penalty and then Alburaik’s attempt were saved by Szczesny. He broke the hearts of the Saudi fans but must have left the rest of the crowd a bit by surprise.

Piotr Cielenski has been chosen as coach Lewandowski’s assistant. Part of the goal for Lewandowski himself. No other player also knows the layout of the court in the penalty box. The Pole was also close when Almalki made a mistake. It wasn’t a blind shot at the post. The Polish player looked around at Saudi goalkeeper Al Uwais, probably thinking he shouldn’t have missed his first World Cup goal.

There was more calculation than panic: Poland had no control of the ball, only to give the ball to Lelandowski and serve. He was also seen getting off. This experience is common for a team with only one good player. The Senegal match would have been different if Sadio Mane had been there. It’s been a long time since we’ve heard of the rise of an African team.

The performance of those teams in this World Cup is generally not exciting. Except perhaps Morocco, the picture will only become clear after the second game: Croatia, who held without scoring, were not the strong Croatia they used to be. Tunisia drew with Denmark but lost to Australia. Australia’s hands are hardworking. They will play direct football, this will be enough against the teams that are with them.

Australia won despite massive support from the Tunisian public. Football is still said to be behind Australian football, cricket and rugby there. Denmark have good midfield and good defence, but the lack of a goalscorer is hampering their progress. They failed to score against Tunisia. A goal against France was not enough.

France, on the other hand, is not at all afraid of its adversaries. The lack of Pogba, Benzema or Kante hasn’t affected them too much as they have the players they want in their closet. Griezmann drops a little more and plans the match. Mbappé not only runs like Usain Bolty, but also scores goals. Mbappé’s game seems “simple” because he plays on the flanks.

But there are subtle twists in that straight line. Mbappe does things quickly before others can think about it. We will hear more about Mbappé. Crackers could only be heard on two occasions during the night. One when Brazil won and the second when Argentina got out of bed and walked.