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Title: WC 2018
Post by: Bruv119 on June 03, 2018, 02:24:53 AM
so I know there are loads of football (Soccer) fans on here. What are your picks for the World Cup?
Seems a pretty competitive wide open field to me. No stand outs, so it should prove exciting. Only Joke will be if England don't make it through to the qualifiers. Have to beat Panama and Tunisia!!! surely!!
Good to see Trump put in a STRONG bid to host 2026 along with Canada and Mexico everyone working together to achieve greatness!
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: kilo2 on June 03, 2018, 02:40:33 AM
I want England Hotspur to win it! We've got Alli, Dele Alli I just don't think you understand. He only cost five mill he's better than ozil!
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: Dace on June 03, 2018, 03:04:47 AM
I'm predicting an Argentina-Columbia final with Columbia taking home the cup.
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Post by: Bizman on June 03, 2018, 04:29:45 AM
Had to look at this thread to see if they've invented a new type of Water Closet. :devil
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: Dace on June 03, 2018, 08:16:10 AM
Do they all lie down on the floor and grab their knees/ankles/heads when the water hits them?
- oldman
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: Bruv119 on June 04, 2018, 01:43:06 AM
Egypt probably has the best chance ever to go through, their group is terrible! With the Egyptian king anything is possible, plus he has extra motivation from the injustice of the CLF. Wonder if they can play Spain at any point? got to love a bit of Karma.
I'm mildly optimistic about England, the youth setups have done much better at tournament football recently following a more German approach and whilst we have no stand out superstars I do think they have a better team ethic this time. That matters the most and we have 3 goalkeepers all much better than Joe Hart! who has cost us the last 2 tournys. So maybe not this time but hopefully next Euros or WC we go semi finals at least!
Hopefully Harry Kane and Vardy can prove difficult for opposing teams one being a typical centre forward (haven't had one since Shearer) and the other used to pouncing on teams with blistering counter attacks when we don't get much of the ball. Lets be Leicester!
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: fd ski on June 04, 2018, 08:02:00 AM
every 4 years.... "little hopeful for england" - which is english for "we'll win this time for god sakes !!!!" and invariably they get boned by someone along the way :)
As for Poland, we will probably play 3 matches: ( old polish joke about World Cup ) opening match ( we're hopeful here ) do or die match ( we messed up first game and we absolutely have to win this one ) match for honor ( and now we're playing for honor only cause we're sure out )
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: SysError on June 04, 2018, 08:28:52 AM
I'm mildly optimistic about England, the youth setups have done much better at tournament football recently following a more German approach and whilst we have no stand out superstars I do think they have a better team ethic this time. That matters the most and we have 3 goalkeepers all much better than Joe Hart! who has cost us the last 2 tournys. So maybe not this time but hopefully next Euros or WC we go semi finals at least!
Hopefully Harry Kane and Vardy can prove difficult for opposing teams one being a typical centre forward (haven't had one since Shearer) and the other used to pouncing on teams with blistering counter attacks when we don't get much of the ball. Lets be Leicester!
I admittedly know next to nothing about the sport or the world cup, but I do know you should never be optimistic about England.
:D
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: Spikes on June 04, 2018, 04:07:49 PM
I admittedly know next to nothing about the sport or the world cup, but I do know you should never be optimistic about England.
:D
:rofl
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: Zimme83 on June 05, 2018, 04:35:37 AM
I cannot believe that there are still people that thinks that England is good at soccer. They havent been good since 1990.. Even Sweden has a better track record in the WC since 1990..
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: Zimme83 on June 05, 2018, 04:40:14 AM
But i have no idea of how this WC is going to end, (except that England will not win :neener:), But i guess the winner is going to be one of the usuals. Germany, Brazil, France or Spain.
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: perdue3 on June 05, 2018, 06:23:36 PM
My group stage predictions will be out later today. Stay tuned!
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: perdue3 on June 05, 2018, 09:18:10 PM
In bold are the two I believe to survive the group stage and I have them in the order I believe they will finish.
Group A: UruguayEgypt Russia Saudi Arabia
Group B: PortugalEspaña Morocco Islamic Republic of Iran
Group C: FranceDenmark Peru Australia
Group D: ArgentinaCroatia Iceland Nigeria (Tough group this)
Group E: BrasilSwitzerland Costa Rica Serbia (Another tough one)
Group F: DeutschlandMexico Sweden Korea Republic
Group G: BelgiumEngland Panama Tunisia
Group H: PolandJapan Colombia Senegal (bold predictions group)
What are your predictions for the group stage?
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: BoilerDown on June 05, 2018, 09:54:32 PM
Don't sleep on Iceland.
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Post by: perdue3 on June 05, 2018, 11:00:08 PM
Group B: PortugalEspaña Morocco Islamic Republic of Iran
Group C: France Denmark Peru Australia
Group D: Argentina Croatia Iceland Nigeria
Group E: Brasil Switzerland Costa Rica Serbia
Group F: Deutschland Mexico Sweden Korea Republic
Group G: BelgiumEngland Panama Tunisia
Group H: PolandJapan Colombia Senegal
I think morocco could end up being the surprise of the group stages :noid
Morocco has potential. Ziyech may be one of the better young wingers and Benatia is sturdy in the back. I just don't know if they can get past Portugal/Spain. You really believe Son will carry Korea past Mexico?
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: perdue3 on June 06, 2018, 10:30:53 AM
Group B: Portugal Spain Morocco Islamic Republic of Iran
Group C: France Denmark Peru Australia
Group D: Argentina Croatia Iceland Nigeria
Group E: Brazil Switzerland Costa Rica Serbia
Group F: Germany Mexico Sweden Korea Republic
Group G: Belgium England Panama Tunisia
Group H: ColombiaPoland Japan Senegal
This is a good prediction, safe even. As we all know, the World Cup is full of surprises. While this is the obvious group results, I doubt it will come true. Group E is so interesting, Brasil is the only guaranteed winner of the group I think. Any of the other three can make it. Even then, I think Costa Rica will handle Brasil with their counter-attack.
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: Bruv119 on June 06, 2018, 10:39:04 AM
ill make a bold prediction . Germany to not go through.
*starts WW3 :D
neuer has had no game time this season and will be a liabilty, they lost to austria in a friendly, 1st time in like 30 years.
lose to mexico and draw with sweden and korea.
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: perdue3 on June 06, 2018, 11:31:32 AM
ill make a bold prediction . Germany to not go through.
*starts WW3 :D
neuer has had no game time this season and will be a liabilty, they lost to austria in a friendly, 1st time in like 30 years.
lose to mexico and draw with sweden and korea.
If Neuer proves to be in bad form again Friday, he will not get the nod in the group stage. Ter Stegen has been in good form as has Kevin Trapp. Germany is deep in keepers, so I am not worried about who is between the sticks. What worries me about Germany is the midfield roles. Apart from Kroos, they are riddled with holes. Sami Khedeira is slow as molasses and is a liability going forward, Sebastian Rudy is extremely overrated, Goretzka is young and may not show up on the big stage. Germany will have a traditional number 9 in Timo Werner, which may help against many teams. Germany has a pretty average group, so I don't fear the group stage. However, they will be matched up against Group E which may mean Brasil or Switzerland. Any of those four could realistically go through. The first round knockout match will be tough.
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: Spikes on June 06, 2018, 01:39:44 PM
Neuer looked fine, plus as perd said there is plenty of depth at keeper for Germany.
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: kilo2 on June 06, 2018, 06:02:18 PM
Morocco has potential. Ziyech may be one of the better young wingers and Benatia is sturdy in the back. I just don't know if they can get past Portugal/Spain. You really believe Son will carry Korea past Mexico?
No doubt in my mind. South Korea has a good team.
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: Dace on June 07, 2018, 04:41:43 AM
This is a good prediction, safe even. As we all know, the World Cup is full of surprises. While this is the obvious group results, I doubt it will come true. Group E is so interesting, Brasil is the only guaranteed winner of the group I think. Any of the other three can make it. Even then, I think Costa Rica will handle Brasil with their counter-attack.
Yeah, I had a hard time with keeping Costa Rica(e), Sweden(f) and Japan(h) out of the Knockout rounds. Those 3 groups will be the most unpredictable IMO.
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: Bruv119 on June 07, 2018, 04:57:50 AM
taken from BBC website, some machine has run statistical analysis;
Group A: Uruguay 77%, Russia 60%, Egypt 36%, Saudi Arabia 27%
Group B: Spain 76%, Portugal 58%, Iran 35%, Morocco 30%
Group C: France 69%, Peru 68%, Denmark 35%, Australia 27%
Group D: Argentina 82%, Croatia 57%, Iceland 35%, Nigeria 27%
Group E: Brazil 90%, Switzerland 51%, Serbia 31%, Costa Rica 28%
Group F: Germany 79%, Mexico 60%, Sweden 34%, South Korea 27%
Group G: England 71%, Belgium 71%, Tunisia 32%, Panama 26%
Group H: Colombia 77%, Poland 50%, Senegal 45%, Japan 29%
Only surprise here is Peru, who must have done well to qualify against the likes of Chile who I thought were superb last WC.
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: perdue3 on June 07, 2018, 12:02:41 PM
taken from BBC website, some machine has run statistical analysis;
Group A: Uruguay 77%, Russia 60%, Egypt 36%, Saudi Arabia 27%
Group B: Spain 76%, Portugal 58%, Iran 35%, Morocco 30%
Group C: France 69%, Peru 68%, Denmark 35%, Australia 27%
Group D: Argentina 82%, Croatia 57%, Iceland 35%, Nigeria 27%
Group E: Brazil 90%, Switzerland 51%, Serbia 31%, Costa Rica 28%
Group F: Germany 79%, Mexico 60%, Sweden 34%, South Korea 27%
Group G: England 71%, Belgium 71%, Tunisia 32%, Panama 26%
Group H: Colombia 77%, Poland 50%, Senegal 45%, Japan 29%
Only surprise here is Peru, who must have done well to qualify against the likes of Chile who I thought were superb last WC.
These all make sense, obviously. I think we all know it will not be this straightforward. Peru is a surprise simply because of Chile. But, this World Cup is missing some constants (Chile, Netherlands, Italy, USA).
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: Mister Fork on June 07, 2018, 12:35:28 PM
These all make sense, obviously. I think we all know it will not be this straightforward. Peru is a surprise simply because of Chile. But, this World Cup is missing some constants (Chile, Netherlands, Italy, USA).
They didn't qualify for the WC this round...
While the bookies have their money on Brazil, we need to watch Germany and Uruguay - both have strong very teams.
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: perdue3 on June 07, 2018, 01:37:19 PM
I suppose I should add Cote d'Ivoire and Ghana to the list of notable absentees.
Uruguay will not be as strong as many might think. They are strong going forward, but defending may be an issue for them. I am not sure if Cavani and Suarez can do all of the heavy lifting.
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: JimmyC on June 07, 2018, 11:26:49 PM
It's like a world series in football.....
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: SysError on June 11, 2018, 07:51:24 AM
add another 4! saudi arabia were terrible! but did we expect anything else?? Maybe they were paid off??? Some good goals just god awful defending.
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: Bruv119 on June 14, 2018, 02:49:54 PM
so one thing I've learnt about this WC, Kaliningrad who knew that this territory sits in between poland/lithuania on the baltic coast cut off from the rest of mainland russia?
Talk about Brexit this place is surrounded by the EU and the Russian navy has its baltic fleet and nuclear capable missile systems based there. :old:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaliningrad
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: SysError on June 15, 2018, 06:36:50 AM
add another 4! saudi arabia were terrible! but did we expect anything else?? Maybe they were paid off??? Some good goals just god awful defending.
5 - 0 !, the other day when I was thinking about what might happen I thought that perhaps 2 - 0 was a possibility. While I don't follow the Saudi team, they have always seemed to have been very well coached. So up against Russia I expected a closer game. (For those of you who are unfamiliar, a 2 - 0 game is usually considered decisive, a 3 – 0 game is a blowout, 5 – 0 is a rout).
Two Stats, when taken together, tell an interesting story.
Possession: Russia 39% Saudi Arabia 69% On Target Goal Attempts: Russia 11 Saudi Arabia 2
Ronaldo 3-3 Spain https://www.foxsports.com/west/story/cristiano-ronaldo-hat-trick-portugal-spain-world-cup-061518
It is crazy but now Iran is right now leading Group B! (b/c of an own goal by Morocco in the last moments of the game!) https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/video/1255986755697
So far the game that kept me on the edge of my seat: Argentina 1-1 Iceland
Goal Attempts on Target Argentina: 18 Goal Attempts on Target Iceland: 4
I am not sure I understood what Iceland was doing - but it worked. :banana:
Halldórsson (goalie) will never buy a beer again for the rest of his life.
One has to wonder about France with the Ozzies giving them a hard time.
I missed France 2-1 Australia
Looking forward to Germany Mexico tomorrow :x
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: Bruv119 on June 17, 2018, 04:45:42 AM
only game that has been pretty poor so far was last night croatia vs nigeria.
good use of the var yesterday. players will have to adapt and learn that doing the sneaky little fouls in the box will be highlighted and punished. turned out that they missed the pens anyway but good to see. less cheating more goal opportunities.
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: Greebo on June 17, 2018, 12:29:04 PM
And then, as luck would have it, I'm off to the airport for a flight to London. If England wins, I am wondering just what exactly I'll have the chance to get done the next day. (We will be cheering for England!)
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: MiloMorai on June 18, 2018, 06:22:35 AM
Did you see any chem trails on that flight to London?
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: Bruv119 on June 18, 2018, 03:12:23 PM
ENGERRLAND!!!
despicable play from the tunisians, making the beautiful game ugly. one chance one goal. should have been 5 nil at half time, 2 pens not given on super harry kane, its football not wrestling! var seemed to go missing in this game when it worked well for everyone else!!
cant wait for the belgium game as it should be end to end stuff.
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: SysError on June 18, 2018, 05:04:24 PM
well, Poland game wasn't fun at all. Only after couple of 3+ kill missions in the Main Arena i got my nerved calmed down. God they sucked...
I was really expecting Lewy to get something done, there wasn't much opportunity all match.
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: Curval on June 22, 2018, 11:01:12 AM
Argentina? wtf?
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: Bruv119 on June 22, 2018, 05:22:06 PM
croatia were the better team and with their attitudes could go far.
Brazil very lucky to get the win today and don't look like much of a threat.
I'm very intrigued to watch the Germany vs Sweden match on Saturday, huge pressure for their team, a yellow win will put them through and providing mexico beat south korea Germany are done.
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: Bruv119 on June 22, 2018, 05:24:00 PM
well, we're done, should have seen that coming after senegal game :) Columbia is simply in a different league then our team.
As for senegal vs japan - great game. I hope japan goes far. Love their spirit. Senegal is ... meh...
Japanese take the game very serious, don't even urinate during the game. :lol
"Japanese World Cup fans almost cause a water catastrophe in Tokyo when they all rush to the toilet at the same during the halftime break in match against Colombia Japanese officials revealed water use in Tokyo rose by 24 per cent at halftime Millions of people went to the bathroom during Japan's game against Colombia Around 50 per cent of the entire country's population watched the 2-1 victory The city's waterworks is increasing supply ahead of the next game on Sunday " http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5874355/Japanese-World-Cup-fans-nearly-cause-water-catastrophe-halftime-toilet-breaks.html
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: Curval on June 25, 2018, 11:02:03 AM
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Post by: fd ski on June 27, 2018, 11:46:02 AM
germany out. Fascinating world cup...
At this point anyone can beat anyone. I won't be surprised if serbia beats brazil and knocks them out tonight :) GO SERBIA !!!
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: Bruv119 on June 27, 2018, 12:32:45 PM
called it!
argentina were very lucky to scrape through last night but they will have to play france.
i wont be suprised if serbia beat brazil later either.
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: Bruv119 on June 27, 2018, 12:35:57 PM
germany have a habit of going to russia and coming away with nothing! :rofl
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: Spikes on June 27, 2018, 01:53:31 PM
They looked out of form all 3 games. I figured the Sweden win was either them finally turning it on, or luck. I guess it was the latter. Ah well, guess someone else has to win every once in a while. :)
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: Bruv119 on June 27, 2018, 04:24:30 PM
they just havent got good enough players anymore lahm schweinsteiger klose. only one that comes close is kroos.
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Post by: Bruv119 on June 27, 2018, 04:33:33 PM
also big up to korea. already knocked out nothing to play for but pride and they ran their socks off! :salute
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Post by: Zimme83 on June 27, 2018, 04:37:48 PM
The Koreans did a great job and they can be proud over themselves. Glad we got Switzerland, its not the most terrifying opponent in the play off so quarter final isnt impossible.
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: Bruv119 on June 27, 2018, 04:43:29 PM
yep we could end up england vs sweden QF then we should be semi finalists :cheers: :D
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: Zimme83 on June 27, 2018, 04:52:25 PM
Yet in the first minutes of the game England almost scored.
Why didn't Belgium not try for a loss?
januzaj was clearly not being a team player by going for the goal and win. i didnt watch the japan poland game but apparently they played keep ball for the last 10 minutes of the match and not venturing over the half way line.
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: MiloMorai on June 29, 2018, 01:50:26 PM
Japan played keep ball for the extra time.
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: Zimme83 on June 29, 2018, 03:07:46 PM
I'm glad that there is VAR now, im sure that they would have called this a good goal, i really cannot see why they disallowed it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wumoKQDf8U
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: MiloMorai on June 29, 2018, 03:19:15 PM
Notice how the player after getting stomped on gets right up without any theatrics.
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: guncrasher on June 30, 2018, 11:12:24 AM
what a game France against Argentina. bet my wife who was gonna make breakfast. I lost. funny thing been with my wife for 19 years, not one did I sit down to watch a have before hearing it for 90 minutes. now she's all into it.
semp
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: fd ski on June 30, 2018, 01:58:55 PM
france looks very strong. Well organized, lot of individual talent, they are a strong contender for a win. Uruguay is mauling Portugal now. Not nearly as many goals but well played game. Uruguay defense seems impenetrable...
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: MiloMorai on June 30, 2018, 03:48:27 PM
Ronaldo goes home. :banana:
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: Bruv119 on July 01, 2018, 02:56:19 AM
Agree with perd's predictions except I'd go for Sweden over the Swiss.
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: Spikes on July 01, 2018, 11:51:18 AM
Wow Russia...hell of a game. They deserve it.
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: Zimme83 on July 01, 2018, 12:35:32 PM
So: One of this teams will be in the final..
Russia Croatia Denmark Sweden Switzerland England Colombia
Thats pretty crazy. With the Spanish debacle today there are no top team left on that half of the playoff tree... My bet is that Croatia takes the spot and that they will meet France in the final.
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: John Galt on July 01, 2018, 01:02:43 PM
I think the fake soccer injuries should be viable performances for Oscar consideration. I am sorry when your sport has a tactic based around fake injuries. Give me rugby or American football where the injuries are real.
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: MiloMorai on July 01, 2018, 04:28:27 PM
Not all American football injuries are real.
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: Bruv119 on July 02, 2018, 01:20:15 AM
cant believe Spain have gone out against russia. Russia had a plan from the outset (to defend and go for pens) and Spain just couldn't find a way through. Glad ramos is gone because he has made ronaldo look saintly recently. in the 115th minute Pique gets wrestled to the floor and after conceding a VAR penalty in the first half gets denied one.
How can VAR work if the guys reviewing the footage choose to ignore hard evidence and then let it go just for the hosts/bribes/ lack of cojones!
Annoyed at both teams for making me sit through that boring game. Least Croatia and Denmark had a better game. Very fun penalty shoot out for the neutrals, super human stuff from schmeichal (< spelling) shame his guys couldnt take a decent penalty.
Now for todays games. Brazil to win by a slim one goal margin, Wont be surprised if Mexico come up with something this WC has been pretty mad.
Belgium have to beat Japan as they looked so good and Japan very fortunate to get through their group.
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: Bruv119 on July 02, 2018, 01:28:10 AM
Russia Croatia Denmark Sweden Switzerland England Colombia
Thats pretty crazy. With the Spanish debacle today there are no top team left on that half of the playoff tree... My bet is that Croatia takes the spot and that they will meet France in the final.
Only one of those teams has lifted the cup before. Remember this is a new England they are young, quick and all play with superstars. The media pre-tournament have been working with the players and not hyping everything up. The way all the big teams keep getting knocked out is probably not helping that because we expect so much more of them now which will be there un-doing.
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: fd ski on July 02, 2018, 04:04:53 AM
russia vs spain game was tedious. Shame on both teams, russia for ugliest and most boring football in history, spain for underestimating an opponent and being pretentious salamanders. I was cheering for spain cause they usually play some beautiful football, but after watching that, russia winning is fine.
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: Greebo on July 02, 2018, 04:37:14 AM
Only teams that have impressed me as potential winners so far are Belgium or France and I'd expect one or the other to make the final. England's half of the draw is a lottery really. The extra rest the team have had may well tell in the second half against Columbia but the matches against Sweden or Switzerland and then probably Croatia could go either way.
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: MiloMorai on July 02, 2018, 07:02:19 AM
Quote
How can VAR work if the guys reviewing the footage choose to ignore hard evidence and then let it go just for the hosts/bribes/ lack of cojones!
The whole world could see the foul. Makes one question why it wasn't called.
The talking bobbleheads here, not that I recall, even mentioned the infraction.
The Danish goal was the fastest goal in WC history and then Croatia comes right back and scores. The game got rather boring after that (imho).
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: TyFoo on July 02, 2018, 02:57:07 PM
Glad to see Belgium finally show up for the game around the 69th minute.
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: SysError on July 02, 2018, 03:33:57 PM
russia vs spain game was tedious. Shame on both teams, russia for ugliest and most boring football in history, spain for underestimating an opponent and being pretentious salamanders. I was cheering for spain cause they usually play some beautiful football, but after watching that, russia winning is fine.
Spain would have done great if the game was Marco Polo.
Even with all of Russia's issues, at least they played football so in my book they deserved to move forward for that reason alone. :old:
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: SysError on July 02, 2018, 03:44:51 PM
Glad to see Belgium finally show up for the game around the 69th minute.
I was impressed with Japan. Their 2 goals were great. Too bad they went up against Belgium on this round.
And you are right, it was almost as if an alarm clock went off about half way through the second half. They called it "... an absolutely unbelievable header."
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: guncrasher on July 02, 2018, 03:57:09 PM
Japan have was awesome so the way to the end.
semp
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: Bruv119 on July 03, 2018, 12:57:39 AM
lukaku missed 2 easy headers fellaini 1, with the height disadvantage Belgium should have kept floating the ball into the box they would have scored 10. For some reason after the equaliser they stopped doing it.
Credit to Japan for pushing for the winner which cost them on their own corner it deserved to go extra time just for the amount of effort they put in. Belgium seemed very complacent up to the point where they got their fluke of a 1st goal, that's when they started to believe they could get back into it.
Brazil next so should be some game. Belgium will have to give it all in that match.
For today Sweden to edge the Swiss out by one goal.
England to win by 2 but we will take anything as long as we go through. :pray
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: Zimme83 on July 03, 2018, 12:13:31 PM
Not the best game, first half was pretty decent but the Swiss got a bit too much pressure in the 2nd half but a win is a win. At least they are not trying to run the clock by faking injuries etc.
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: MiloMorai on July 03, 2018, 12:26:30 PM
Not the best game, first half was pretty decent but the Swiss got a bit too much pressure in the 2nd half but a win is a win. At least they are not trying to run the clock by faking injuries etc.
VAR might have something to do with that and the flopping.
I really hope someone gives Neymar a reason for his Academy Award performances.
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: Gman on July 03, 2018, 03:53:36 PM
Wow, wtg England.
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: Spikes on July 03, 2018, 03:56:17 PM
Tottenham advances. Would have been a lot more interesting if Colombia decided not to try and get fancy with PKs.
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: Bruv119 on July 03, 2018, 04:29:47 PM
didnt like the colombian dirty play but the ref dealt with it well enough.
they didnt deserve to score at the end like that but can happen if you only have a one goal lead.
was fearing the worst but so proud of our boys for exorcising the ghost of our penalty shootout record.
sweden next and i fear for them because england will be buzzing. at least it will be played in a more sporting fashion.
ENGERRLAnd!!!!
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: BoilerDown on July 03, 2018, 04:37:13 PM
Put the ball on frame taken too literally.
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: kilo2 on July 03, 2018, 04:48:51 PM
:D Eric is a legend and so is Eric DIIIIIEERRRRRR :banana:
It's coming home!!!
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: MiloMorai on July 05, 2018, 09:25:08 AM
Nice video on Neymar.
https://youtu.be/MSPXMUwO2C0
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: Curval on July 05, 2018, 09:28:12 AM
http://youtu.be/0wQbselazX0
Filthy Columbians!
Go England! You have my attention now!
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: Bruv119 on July 06, 2018, 07:08:13 AM
Can't see Uruguay beating France without the double threat of cavani and suarez working together. Stranger things have happened though (like england winning a shootout :rofl)
Belgium vs Brazil has all the hallmarks of a great game so will be 0-0 needing extra time and penalties. Can't call this one, if Belgium play to their best they can do it but I suspect Brazil can go up a gear or two if needed.
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: Shifty on July 06, 2018, 07:21:32 AM
"Where on earth are you from? We're from England Where you come from Do you put the kettle on? Kick it Nah Nah Nah ..... We're England We're gonna score one more than you England! Can I introduce you please To a lump of Cheddar Cheese Knit one, Pearl one Drop one, Curl one Kick it Nah Nah Nah ..... We're England We're gonna score one more than you England! Me and me Mum and me Dad and me Gran We're off to Waterloo Me and me Mum and me Dad and me Gran And a bucket of Vindaloo Bucket! Vindaloo ...."
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: Bruv119 on July 07, 2018, 12:55:33 PM
well england deserved to win some smart saves from pickford to keep them out. lets hope for some red cards, lots of injuries, extra time and penalties again for russia vs croatia.
croatia should win it on paper but this tournament has seen plenty of upsets already.
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: Gman on July 10, 2018, 03:40:34 PM
How awesomesauce will it be if England wins and faces France in the finals. Come ON England! What a great rivalry, you couldn't write this stuff, England vs France (tabarnac!) in the finals. Probably be the most watched sporting event in world history. Haven't been this pumped for a soccer/footy game in...forever this Wednesday.
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: Bruv119 on July 10, 2018, 04:00:53 PM
whilst i pray that england get through it will be a close game against croatia.
Belgium were the better team offensively tonight but de bruyne didnt have a good game and they were a little unbalanced with their right winger suspended chadli was no replacement for him. lukaku didnt get enough ammunition and France soaked up all the pressure. From an England point of view id rather play france than belgium. just have to get through now but I have a bad feeling about those croatians they have looked a solid team.
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: JimmyC on July 11, 2018, 04:07:27 AM
Im just going to blind faith ENG ER LAND ENGLAND ERE WE GO ERE WE GO HERE WE GO ENGER LAND
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: TyFoo on July 11, 2018, 03:54:31 PM
I'll say it. . . . sorry to see England is out but WTG Croatia. . . .they had what it took to take it to the end.
I have to go with the underdog against France. . . .
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: Oldman731 on July 11, 2018, 08:46:33 PM
I have to go with the underdog against France. . . .
With the possible exception of the French, I suspect the entire world agrees with you.
- oldman
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: Bruv119 on July 12, 2018, 01:43:39 AM
not sure what happened at half time we looked comfortable and in control just no second goal to go with that wonderful free kick.
croatia upped their game 2nd half and got their goals through poor defending. could have been 4 4 with all the chances that went a miss. when they cleared stones header off the line for us to go 2 1 up in extra time i knew that was it. least they saved us from another penatly shoot out i dont think i could have watched.
if i was being overly critical i guess we could have started without young, sterling and henderson but they managed to get that far so he stuck with the starting 11.
good luck to croatia in the final ill be cheering for them.
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: Zimme83 on July 12, 2018, 02:02:28 AM
No worry England, 4th place isnt bad :D
It would be one of the greatest moments in the history of sports if Croatia beats France in the final, i dont expect that to happen though.
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: Zimme83 on July 12, 2018, 02:04:34 AM
not sure what happened at half time we looked comfortable and in control just no second goal to go with that wonderful free kick.
croatia upped their game 2nd half and got their goals through poor defending. could have been 4 4 with all the chances that went a miss. when they cleared stones header off the line for us to go 2 1 up in extra time i knew that was it. least they saved us from another penatly shoot out i dont think i could have watched.
if i was being overly critical i guess we could have started without young, sterling and henderson but they managed to get that far so he stuck with the starting 11.
good luck to croatia in the final ill be cheering for them.
Croatia have shown that they have an outstanding morale and fighting spirit and i think they got all they motivation they needed... (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dh3PLnVW0AISujc.jpg)
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: Bruv119 on July 12, 2018, 02:55:18 AM
the england team werent expected to do anything this WC. they managed to beat a bunch of average teams including sweden.
maybe the its coming home thing is misinterpreted as arrogance when it isnt.
itv and playing in white both need to be banned though. :D
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: Zimme83 on July 12, 2018, 03:13:27 AM
Oh England is arrogant when it comes to football, you have a habit of grossly overestimate the capabilities of the national team :D But its hard to not like a team like Croatia, a small and young country, players like Modric grew up during the war and they have lost a few players, like Ivan Turina, so they get a lot of sympathy as the struggling underdogs that beats the favorites. (Even if they really wasnt underdogs as they are at least as good as England).
As for Sweden we did far better than expected. Winning the group and advancing to quarter final with those players is a great achievement.
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: Bruv119 on July 12, 2018, 03:47:32 AM
i would like croatia to win it for the reasons you mention and that they havent won it before.
however smart money was always on france so i win a little money that way. allez les bleus! :cheers:
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: MiloMorai on July 14, 2018, 01:55:09 PM
Well that was a waste of time, England vs Belgium.
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: Bruv119 on July 14, 2018, 03:38:58 PM
i was at duxford watching spitfires, hurricanes, blenheim, p51ds, p47d, p40, f4us, f8f, seafurys, p38, b25, b17, dc3 and a f35 thrown in for good measure. :aok
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: MiloMorai on July 14, 2018, 04:01:32 PM
I didn't watch it full time. Hydroplane races were being streamed and between races would take a peek. From what I saw, the hydroplane races took precedent.
Title: Re: WC 2018
Post by: Bruv119 on July 15, 2018, 02:07:10 PM
well done france!
football is still coming home though, :D semi finals and final of euro 2020 is in london.