https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/world-cup-2018/fairnesstabelle/pokalwettbewerb/WM18/plus/0?saison_id=2017

not standings but fair play points. i mean they are useless overall, you can check if two teams are in danger of finishing with same points, same goal difference & a tie in their h2h. like spain/portugal

Russia played very poorly yesterday...

really think so? imo they were solid and scored nice goals

a good team will certainly stop them, but they are doing better than expected

thanks. Lemme just ask one thing to make sure I read that chart correct and understand the system. Portugal should feel pressure to aggressive on offense for 2 reasons:

1) They are losing the fairplay tiebreaker to Spain, so their chance to win the group is to have a better goal differential
2) They don't have as much to lose by being aggressive, since a 1-1 draw against Iran is no worse than a 1-0 win. Both results mean they finish 2nd in the group.

The above is based on the assumption that Spain wins their match (which Portugal will be factoring into their strategy)

This post was edited by Kayeto on Jun 20 2018 04:01pm

i dont think any team is seriously looking at that fair play shit tbh. they are playing the group russia/uruguay anyway, doubt they care very much who they play in the end.

yes in theory, as of now portugal has to get a "better result/higher win" against iran compared to spain vs. maracco (1-1 > 0-0, 2-1 > 1-0). but that also depends what spain/portugal does in terms of yellow and red cards in their last matches

Decent goal by Eriksen by all accounts.

really decent goal, nice assist and smashed in

good to see a goal from open play for a change

another good decision by the video ref, clear penalty for australia

This post was edited by ampoo on Jun 21 2018 06:37am

Easy PK

Still shocked no penalty called on Pepe handball yesterday