Dmitry Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 7 minutes ago, erwbol said: Holy pee tape! You mean Trump's Moscow pee tape? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmitry Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 I don't know what'll happen later, but at this juncture England can take on either of these teams...and win. What a lame performance from Croats... they look almost indifferent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 This one will go to penalties. Russia will not permit a goal to be allowed; they will park the bus. If it goes to penalties, I'd favor Russia. Croatia has been poor in the last two matches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erwbol Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 Schwalbe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 So much for my crystal ball abilities Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uli Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 12 minutes ago, Brad said: So much for my crystal ball abilities not too shabby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 Brasil -- I mean Russia -- scores! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 You have to feel bad for Russia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmitry Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 Croats did everything to lose this one, but didn't succeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 3 minutes ago, Dmitry said: Croats did everything to lose this one, but didn't succeed. You need luck sometimes. As a famous baseball executive once said, “luck is the residue of design.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonnymax Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 6 minutes ago, Brad said: You have to feel bad for Russia. The hell I do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erwbol Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 5 minutes ago, sonnymax said: The hell I do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmitry Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 I'm actually quite surprised at how the Russians had blossomed from match to match. No doubt the coach is a major factor. All in all an indistinguishable team, like the Swedes, the Danes, and (sorry) the English, they'd disciplined themselves, and played some decent football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjazzg Posted July 8, 2018 Report Share Posted July 8, 2018 (edited) 10 hours ago, Dmitry said: I'm actually quite surprised at how the Russians had blossomed from match to match. No doubt the coach is a major factor. All in all an indistinguishable team, like the Swedes, the Danes, and (sorry) the English, they'd disciplined themselves, and played some decent football. Good post. There's invariably sides in these competitions that by teamwork and good coaching play better than everyone expects and Russia have certainly exceeded the initially low expectation of the home crowd 10 hours ago, Dmitry said: and (sorry) the English No need to apologise. I've said all along that England are a limited side with a lack of midfield creativity which will be an issue when they come across a side that has what we don't - this could well be Modric and Rakitic. But so far an excellent coach has a young, internationally inexperienced team (this seems to be missed by many commenters because the names are known from the PL) playing to their strengths which have been too strong for their opponents, and long may that come to pass. And whilst as football fans we all want to see the beautiful game let's not forget this isn't a beauty contest. Edited July 8, 2018 by mjazzg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder Posted July 8, 2018 Report Share Posted July 8, 2018 (edited) Not to under-estimate drive and ambition in a young side, along with having a coherent plan. The 1966 side weren’t expected to win and making the final was far from cert, so don’t underestimate an inspirational manager and captain, together with gutsy stubborn-ness and belief. The best thing they did was jetisson Rooney and co. ! That said, Croatia will be a challenge. Edited July 8, 2018 by sidewinder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmitry Posted July 8, 2018 Report Share Posted July 8, 2018 1 hour ago, sidewinder said: The best thing they did was jetisson Rooney and co. ! He should bench brother Raheem next. Sterling has played all of their matches and, I think, and only has one measly assist...in the Panama rout. Give someone else a chance to start already..like Rashford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder Posted July 8, 2018 Report Share Posted July 8, 2018 I don’t think he will though. Sterling’s pace caused quite a bit of trouble and mayhem - albeit his finishing sucked somewhat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uli Posted July 10, 2018 Report Share Posted July 10, 2018 Allez les Bleus! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erwbol Posted July 10, 2018 Report Share Posted July 10, 2018 België! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulpope Posted July 10, 2018 Report Share Posted July 10, 2018 A bit boring, I'm afraid .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted July 10, 2018 Report Share Posted July 10, 2018 Belgium had some chances early and France later. Hard to see how this one will go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmitry Posted July 10, 2018 Report Share Posted July 10, 2018 7 minutes ago, soulpope said: A bit boring, I'm afraid .... You're joking, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjazzg Posted July 10, 2018 Report Share Posted July 10, 2018 Really enjoyed that half of football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted July 10, 2018 Report Share Posted July 10, 2018 The half time stats favored Belgium. Of course, the only stat that matters is the score sheet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erwbol Posted July 10, 2018 Report Share Posted July 10, 2018 Cold shower for the Belgians. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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