Author Topic: World Cup 2018 (Read 28578 times)

jeremyp · « **Reply #250 on:** June 27, 2018, 07:22:18 PM »

Quote from: Nearly Sane on June 27, 2018, 05:31:04 PM

With one of France and Argentina to go out next round, another chance for a favourite to go out. Enjoying the play!

A very small chance I would say.

Maeght · « **Reply #251 on:** June 27, 2018, 07:25:04 PM »

France or Argentina will go out though.

jeremyp · « **Reply #252 on:** June 27, 2018, 07:32:30 PM »

Quote from: Maeght on June 27, 2018, 07:25:04 PM

France or Argentina will go out though.

What? Are you counting Argentina as a favourite?

Maeght · « **Reply #253 on:** June 27, 2018, 07:45:21 PM »

Pretournament maybe.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43529009

Rhiannon · « **Reply #254 on:** June 27, 2018, 08:04:00 PM »

Quote from: Maeght on June 27, 2018, 07:45:21 PM

Pretournament maybe.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43529009

Agree, they are one of the teams you ecuect to be there at the end. Then you see them play...

Nearly Sane · « **Reply #255 on:** June 27, 2018, 08:49:23 PM »

This has been a strong performance from Brazil. And I think they can get better.

Nearly Sane · « **Reply #256 on:** June 27, 2018, 08:56:16 PM »

Quote from: jeremyp on June 27, 2018, 07:22:18 PM

A very small chance I would say.

Both given a big chance pre tournament. Both know how to win world cups.

ad_orientem · « **Reply #257 on:** June 28, 2018, 05:38:38 AM »

Quote from: Nearly Sane on June 27, 2018, 08:49:23 PM

This has been a strong performance from Brazil. And I think they can get better.

Hopefuly not. They're an annoying team, full of diving little ponces.

Nearly Sane · « **Reply #258 on:** June 28, 2018, 10:31:03 AM »

Germany really performed below par. Maybe Löw has been in the position too long.

ad_orientem · « **Reply #259 on:** June 28, 2018, 03:39:36 PM »

Hoping England win tonight. I'm really not bothered which side if the draw we're on. Momentum is everything in tournaments.

Nearly Sane · « **Reply #260 on:** June 28, 2018, 03:50:05 PM »

Quote from: ad_orientem on June 28, 2018, 03:39:36 PM

Hoping England win tonight. I'm really not bothered which side if the draw we're on. Momentum is everything in tournaments.

Think that is best attitude, To win you have to beat those in front of you. Don't see that much difference in sides you might face.

ad_orientem · « **Reply #261 on:** June 28, 2018, 05:37:47 PM »

Quote from: Nearly Sane on June 28, 2018, 03:50:05 PM

Think that is best attitude, To win you have to beat those in front of you. Don't see that much difference in sides you might face.

Agreed. You have to beat the best to win the tournament. I'm not saying we're going to win it but we have to have the right attirude. No pissing about.

ad_orientem · « **Reply #262 on:** June 28, 2018, 09:12:44 PM »

Southgate has played the tournament. Boring game. Belgium deserved to win. Let's hope the risk payed off.

wigginhall · « **Reply #263 on:** June 29, 2018, 09:42:29 AM »

Southgate is the complete manager. He can play anti-football.

Nearly Sane · « **Reply #264 on:** June 29, 2018, 09:55:04 AM »

Matches like last night's are always going to be a bit odd. At least it wasn't the last 15 minutes of the Japan game.

wigginhall · « **Reply #265 on:** June 29, 2018, 11:51:43 AM »

It struck me how rusty the players looked, for example, Dier looked slow. But the English season finished a month ago, so they haven't played much. One of the problems with summer football.

Nearly Sane · « **Reply #266 on:** June 29, 2018, 12:35:27 PM »

The Champions League just about to start up in a couple of weeks. And some places are in middle of season. I think the need to get playing time justified Southgate's selection

Nearly Sane · « **Reply #267 on:** June 30, 2018, 02:37:46 PM »

Hat doffed to Shearer

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44662690

wigginhall · « **Reply #268 on:** June 30, 2018, 04:14:29 PM »

Mbappe scorching across the grass, but Argentina have hope after the wonder strike from Di Maria.

wigginhall · « **Reply #269 on:** June 30, 2018, 05:12:59 PM »

That was some game, France looking good, Mbappe terrific.

Anchorman · « **Reply #270 on:** June 30, 2018, 08:50:15 PM »

Yep. The France v Argentina was the best game of the tournament so far, imo.

wigginhall · « **Reply #271 on:** July 02, 2018, 12:55:13 PM »

I was fascinated by the Spain/Russia game. Spain made over a 1000 passes, but seemed to spin a web that began to choke them. But then not playing Iniesta seemed bonkers, as he can thread the eye of a needle. Isco the new star though, with prodigious talent. Now for Brazil and the sublime Coutinho.

ad_orientem · « **Reply #272 on:** July 02, 2018, 01:24:08 PM »

Hoping Chicharito bangs in s couple of goals, then bye bye Brazil.

wigginhall · « **Reply #273 on:** July 02, 2018, 03:32:10 PM »

Mexico out playing Brazil. This is fun. They need to score..

ad_orientem · « **Reply #274 on:** July 02, 2018, 04:24:55 PM »

Have to question some of Mexico's decision making. A few times they've been on the break and have gone for the long shot when there have been better options. I fear the game is beyond then now. Mexico's goalie seems pretty tasty though. Made some good saves.

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Author Topic: World Cup 2018 (Read 28578 times)

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