After this weekend’s matches, we’re formally midway by the Spherical of 16. By the point Tuesday is over, we’ll have precisely eight groups left within the Qatar 2022 World Cup. And the cool factor is, there are nonetheless Tottenham Hotspur gamers left in it!
We all know that a few of you aren’t watching this World Cup for quite a lot of causes, however for individuals who wish to understand how the Tottenham Hotspur gamers did for his or her nationwide groups, we’re going to proceed to maintain you appraised. Right here’s a abstract of this weekend’s matches.
The Netherlands 3-1 USA
Former Hotspurs: Steven Bergwijn was a halftime substitute for the Dutch, although he regarded extra like Spurs Stevie than Ajax Stevie. Not too influential, just one shot. Vincent Janssen was an unused sub on this match. DeAndre Yedlin was a second half sub for USA and regarded fairly good when he got here on. Cameron Carter-Vickers was an unused sub, somewhat disappointing contemplating how effectively he performed within the match in opposition to Iran.
Argentina 2-1 Australia
Cuti Romero: There you might be, Cuti. Romero began and went the space in Argentina’s R16 win over the Aussies, and even had a batshit loopy deal with, which is turning into his signature transfer. He performed so effectively he even bought a call-out from Lionel Messi.
France 3-1 Poland
Hugo Lloris: Hugo as soon as once more began and captained France after taking one match off. I didn’t see this match, however I’m informed regardless of the win Hugo regarded somewhat yikes particularly together with his shot stopping. Somebody within the author’s room stated, principally, “the cliff is right here now.”
England 3-0 Senegal
Harry Kane: Lastly, Kane broke his World Cup duck, tucking away England’s second on the stroke of halftime. Practically had one other one too however had it saved by Senegal keeper Edouard Mendy. Went the total 90 as a result of… IDK, Southgate causes?
Eric Dier: Was a late substitute for England with the Three Lions already up 3-0.
Pape Matar Sarr: A halftime sub for Senegal and regarded fairly vibrant! 4 pictures within the second half, all of them blocked. I stay intrigued by him.