Portugal is still stronger than Ghana and Usa, but they got smashed pretty badly. It will be important to see their mental reaction on the next match against Usa, if they can forget today, reset and go ahead they should still get through next phase, otherwise it'll be though. At any rate, not having Pepe in the upcoming match can be seen as an advantage since the team's nervousness will instantly decrease.
Oh, and I'm also seeing Usa-Portugal will be played in Manaus, the jungle stadium with tropical climate (Italy-England). Weather and preparation to it will be another factor then.
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Originally Posted by SuitUp
the only way to play it's to score as many goals as you can
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There are two distinct schools of thought about when you're getting a large win. Keep playing at your best and humiliate your opponent? Or spare them and don't beat a dead horse?
Which of the two is showing no respect for the opponent? I've always been puzzled by this dilemma (because while I don't like massacres, I also like to see goals, so I'm always a bit torn when this happens
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