Leck
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Genius! The PR is priceless π°π°π°
Soccer Super Thread
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Siberian Kitten
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Whenever I hear commentators call Curaçao (pronounced "cure a sow") I think of Api.
They might even hold Ecuador to a draw. Goalie has made 15 saves so far, one short of the WC record.
They might even hold Ecuador to a draw. Goalie has made 15 saves so far, one short of the WC record.
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CuraΓ§ao goalie Eloy Room with a πͺπ’π₯ππ-ππππ¦π¦ performance, making 15 (!) saves and earning CuraΓ§ao their πππππ-ππππ πππππΏ πΎππ πππππ
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Eloy Room (37 years old) put on a masterclass in goal. He single-handedly kept Curacao in the game, denying Ecuador clear goal-scoring chances over and over again.
CuraΓ§ao goalie Eloy Room with a πͺπ’π₯ππ-ππππ¦π¦ performance, making 15 (!) saves and earning CuraΓ§ao their πππππ-ππππ πππππΏ πΎππ πππππ
π§π’π§ππ π¦ππ’π§π¦: 29
π¦ππ’π§π¦ π’π‘ π§ππ₯πππ§: 15
ππ’πππ¦: NIL
Eloy Room (37 years old) put on a masterclass in goal. He single-handedly kept Curacao in the game, denying Ecuador clear goal-scoring chances over and over again.
HISTORY IN THE MAKING RIGHT BEFORE OUR EYES!
Right now, live in front of the world!CuraΓ§ao - a tiny Caribbean island with just ~150,000 inhabitants β has secured a historic 0-0 draw against Ecuador on their debut at the 2026 World Cup!
A team with zero previous experience at major tournaments has earned a priceless point against a South American side with deep World Cup pedigree and regular qualification.
It wasnβt the dream victory, but this draw is already a fairytale β a genuine David vs Goliath story that proves football can still write incredible scripts.
Fairytale mode: ACTIVATED!
Right now, live in front of the world!CuraΓ§ao - a tiny Caribbean island with just ~150,000 inhabitants β has secured a historic 0-0 draw against Ecuador on their debut at the 2026 World Cup!
A team with zero previous experience at major tournaments has earned a priceless point against a South American side with deep World Cup pedigree and regular qualification.
It wasnβt the dream victory, but this draw is already a fairytale β a genuine David vs Goliath story that proves football can still write incredible scripts.
Fairytale mode: ACTIVATED!
Leck
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Great win by Japan. They're going to be a very tough team to beat in the knockout stage.
For a bit of fun, we're going to have pork katsu and veg for dinner tonight.
For a bit of fun, we're going to have pork katsu and veg for dinner tonight.
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They put on a show as they become the first Asian nation ever to score 4 goals in a single World Cup game
HervΓ© Renard makes his debut as Tunisia coach, but sees his team get ππππ ππ‘ππ§ππ
Monterrey gets the honour of hosting the 1,000th World Cup game in history
They put on a show as they become the first Asian nation ever to score 4 goals in a single World Cup game
HervΓ© Renard makes his debut as Tunisia coach, but sees his team get ππππ ππ‘ππ§ππ
Monterrey gets the honour of hosting the 1,000th World Cup game in history
Iran earn another point at the World Cup as they draw 0-0 with Belgium
Tractorβs Alireza Beiranvand makes 7 saves and keeps a clean sheet
Belgium is still winless at the World Cup after a draw vs. Iran.
The game burst into life in the second half following a brilliant save from Alireza Beiranvand, before Nathan Ngoy was sent off. Neither side could find a breakthrough though.
Tractorβs Alireza Beiranvand makes 7 saves and keeps a clean sheet
Belgium is still winless at the World Cup after a draw vs. Iran.
The game burst into life in the second half following a brilliant save from Alireza Beiranvand, before Nathan Ngoy was sent off. Neither side could find a breakthrough though.
Halbrowne61
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I donβt think any of the β big boysβ are out of second gear yet. Wait till the next round!
Leck
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I've been cooking a winner's dinner every night for the World Cup. Tonight it's paella.
I was hoping New Zealand won because it would've been a rack of lamb with roasted kumara, honey glazed carrots and mint peas.
Hopefully they beat Belgium.
I was hoping New Zealand won because it would've been a rack of lamb with roasted kumara, honey glazed carrots and mint peas.
Hopefully they beat Belgium.
upthetigers
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Fantastic. I went to Hay St Market last night there is a Spanish restaurant in the market, wanted to get tapas, paella and sangria but I think it's more a day market we arrived too late.
You take these photos or they from google?
Good quality pix and the meals look good too.
Leck
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I'm far from a chef or a photographer, but I love good food. I usually search Google images for recipes and the best photos, I save them, and then give them a go.
Tonight's paella is from Sonoma-Cutrer's Saffron Paella with Chicken, Andouille Sausage & Prawns recipe.
Saffron Paella with Chicken, Andouille Sausage & Shrimp
BY SONOMA-CUTRER For this recipe use a good dry white wine, like Sonoma Cutrerβs Sonoma Coast Chardonnay to infuse the saffron, and of course a good home-made chicken stock. Depending on how much paprika and red chili flakes you add, you can manage the spice levels. Keep heat lower to taste the...
www.sonomacutrer.com
I've cooked it multiple times and it's by far the the best recipe I've found.
It's hard to find traditional Andouille sausage though. If you're in Sydney go to the Spanish Portuguese Butchery in Petersham, they're the best, however good quality Chorizo will also do the job.
Leck
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Amazing. I grew up in Glebe and there was a small Spanish quarter between Liverpool St through to Market St in central Sydney.
It was the best. Mum and Dad would take us down there for tapas on special occasions and then we were allowed to get a comic from Comic Kingdom.
Halbrowne61
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So if we beat Uruguay whatβs the plan L ?
Burgers with the lot including beetroot ?
Speed2burn
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Apparently if we win / draw on Friday we would face either Belgium/Iran/Egypt
Youβd give us a pretty good chance on making the 16 in that case, tough but doable
If we lose and finish 3rd we face either Portugal, France or Germany β¦zero to no chance.
We would have to get beat pretty badly to not make the 32, like 3-0 I think
Youβd give us a pretty good chance on making the 16 in that case, tough but doable
If we lose and finish 3rd we face either Portugal, France or Germany β¦zero to no chance.
We would have to get beat pretty badly to not make the 32, like 3-0 I think
