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It's a moral opinion, simple as that, and I agree if it works out for the 'manipulator' or 'thrower' of a match result to suit an end/objective, then yes 'haven't we done well' eh. But it's still a moral issue. I tend to look at the methodology/system used by FIFA in the draw and IMO the solution is that group winners and runners up should be placed in a new KO draw with no same group opponents being drawn together. This should've been actioned years ago to avoid this kinda scenario ever arising!