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2018 FIFA World Cup |OT| Go big and get VAR'd!
- Thread starter GoldenEye98
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SLoWMoTIoN
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To think Mexico is playing better than Brazil...
WaterAstro
Member
Go Belgium go!
The top teams are crumbling. It's Belgium's time to shine!
The top teams are crumbling. It's Belgium's time to shine!
Makariel
Member
Again not true: Argentina beat Germany 3:2 during the 1986 world cup. That makes Mexico the 3rd Amercian team to beat Germany during a FIFA world cup. You should also note that a number of American teams hardly ever played against Germany.
nephilimdj
Member
I thought France were soft against the aussies, Swedes take it to a new level
kischine
Member
To be fair Brazil dominated the first half, and Colombia, Mexico, Chile and Uruguay were always really strong in football.
In my perspective, if Mexico keeps the level of what they played against Germany, they will end up waaaaay better than Argentina and Portugal.
On todays game, Sweden vs KPOP band, that korean goalkeeper Cho was really good, best player of the match (although a fairly weak match). Unfortunately there was a completely unnecessary penalty, what the hell was that
Mr Hyde
Gold Member
So glad we took 3 points but daaaaym was it a boring game. I almost fell asleep. Sweden fumbling with the ball on like every occasion, missing some clear-cut chances (Markus Berg should have gotten a red card for striking out like that). And the koreans were even worse. They hardly put up a fight. It´s gonna be a bumpy ride on Saturday against Zee Germans. They will not fuck around after the fiasco against Mexico.
Halfman The Imp
Member
As a mexican, I am happy with Mexico's victory but at the same time I am a little scared that Mexico would start acting in a complacent way. It's the first game and they're already acting like they have made it to the finals.
llien
Member
To my surprise England won its first game and didn't get an own goal in the 92nd minute, or have a keeper with vaseline on the gloves.
England is "known" for poor goalkeepers. It's funny that this kind of shit happens even when German coach recruites German guy for an English club.
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WaterAstro
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kischine
Member
Hahaha what the fuck. What a weird, fun and historic game. I started watching 20 minutes in and literally screamed at the TV "WHAT THE FUCK" when I saw Japan 1x0 Colombia. First time an asian team wins against a South American team in history, and also the earliest red card ever. I don't even blame the guy who blocked with his arm, that was pure desperation.
But yeah, didn't expect at all Japan to actually utilize the advantage but they did very well! I don't feel sorry for Colombia cause half the blame from the 7x1 was theirs, karma is a bitch.
But yeah, didn't expect at all Japan to actually utilize the advantage but they did very well! I don't feel sorry for Colombia cause half the blame from the 7x1 was theirs, karma is a bitch.
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SLoWMoTIoN
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Yes
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SLoWMoTIoN
Unconfirmed Member
When Russia loses riots
Calling it
Calling it
Lionel Richie
Member
What's the over/under on mysterious poisonings on the other team?
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SLoWMoTIoN
Unconfirmed Member
Gas attacks
Chairman Tickles
Banned
Russian WC team was despised even by Russian fans. It is deemed very mediocre by European standards. This may have changed by now thanks to their wins. They were never expected to get very far in the WC. That they are now looking at top 16 placement is a big surprise.
Don Cossacks were sent on personal visits to thousands of homes of known hooligans, in and around Moscow region and in the south-west weeks prior to the WC. None of them have shown up to poop up games thus far. I'm sure they were made offers they couldn't refuse. Putin promised on national television that he would ensure an incident free world cup. Whoever makes him a liar will regret it beyond regret itself.
Russia has already won the biggest victory; getting to host the world cup. 1.5 million tourists from over 30 countries have flown into Russia for the WC and it's nothing like what the western media has portrayed it to be (I've been there myself). Good publicity is best publicity.
Don Cossacks were sent on personal visits to thousands of homes of known hooligans, in and around Moscow region and in the south-west weeks prior to the WC. None of them have shown up to poop up games thus far. I'm sure they were made offers they couldn't refuse. Putin promised on national television that he would ensure an incident free world cup. Whoever makes him a liar will regret it beyond regret itself.
Russia has already won the biggest victory; getting to host the world cup. 1.5 million tourists from over 30 countries have flown into Russia for the WC and it's nothing like what the western media has portrayed it to be (I've been there myself). Good publicity is best publicity.
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synchronicity
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Man, Morocco really deserved at least a point from the contest with Portugal. And you could make the case they deserved 6 points from the first 2 group matches, but instead they're going out. Such is the game of football.
I always pull for Sweden. (I consider it my home away from home, having lived there for a few years.) However, we'll likely get liquefied by an angry German side that needs points. Sweden will have to get 3 vs Mexico, and I think they can, despite how well Mexico played against Germany. I really think Sweden currently is an example of a squad that is better without their superstar (Zlatan). They're playing like a team much more so than they did with Ibra around, and have been since he left imo.
I always pull for Sweden. (I consider it my home away from home, having lived there for a few years.) However, we'll likely get liquefied by an angry German side that needs points. Sweden will have to get 3 vs Mexico, and I think they can, despite how well Mexico played against Germany. I really think Sweden currently is an example of a squad that is better without their superstar (Zlatan). They're playing like a team much more so than they did with Ibra around, and have been since he left imo.
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Mohonky
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Australia with a draw!!
I have never seen a team that works so hard and consistently achieve absolutely nothing. It's like watching someone ride a bike down a slight slope and staying in 1st gear, pedalling like a mad man but going fucking nowhere fast.
The team look dangerous when they push forward, Leckie looks great when he runs at defenders, Anzari giving you a bit of hope that any time he gets the ball something could happen because he wants to drive forward...….yet for some reason the guys put on a quick burst then stop, slow the play and push it to the backline again.
The most frustrating team to watch. Like literally anger inducing. Moments of brilliance but as always, we decide to stop and slow the play when we're all over it.
Again, Australia just completely unable to score outside of been given a penalty.
At least we have the Matildas, because honestly this pack of assholes do my head in, outside of Anzari not one of them has a killer instinct to put their head down and just go for it.....
I have never seen a team that works so hard and consistently achieve absolutely nothing. It's like watching someone ride a bike down a slight slope and staying in 1st gear, pedalling like a mad man but going fucking nowhere fast.
The team look dangerous when they push forward, Leckie looks great when he runs at defenders, Anzari giving you a bit of hope that any time he gets the ball something could happen because he wants to drive forward...….yet for some reason the guys put on a quick burst then stop, slow the play and push it to the backline again.
The most frustrating team to watch. Like literally anger inducing. Moments of brilliance but as always, we decide to stop and slow the play when we're all over it.
Again, Australia just completely unable to score outside of been given a penalty.
At least we have the Matildas, because honestly this pack of assholes do my head in, outside of Anzari not one of them has a killer instinct to put their head down and just go for it.....
WaterAstro
Member
Who is Messi?
take_it_easy
Banned
my baby :'( he doesn't deserve this.
longdi
Banned
Saw the leaks that 'certain' senior players were unhappy with sampaoli selecting too many non EU players, no wonder argies had no interplay between EU and nonEu players in the 2 games.
They are finished mentally, going to bet on a Nigeria win.
Cr7 has ended up being the goat for me. Dude is ending his career in the same fiery mentally. Messi is a pissi.
They are finished mentally, going to bet on a Nigeria win.
Cr7 has ended up being the goat for me. Dude is ending his career in the same fiery mentally. Messi is a pissi.
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SLoWMoTIoN
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WaterAstro
Member
Didn't he play FUT? Chemistry is key. lol
deriks
4-Time GIF/Meme God
Junta esse, canárinho pistola e Coutinho, é hexa!Holy fuck... We needed this victory but, I don't know, this was supposed to be an easy game.
Can't keep going like this or I'm gonna have a heart attack.
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Mochilador
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Holy fuck... We needed this victory but, I don't know, this was supposed to be an easy game.
Can't keep going like this or I'm gonna have a heart attack.
It wasn't an easy game but we made it.
I feel like the teams are balanced.
Lionel Richie
Member
Really didn't like Neymar crying his eyes out though. You should never trust a man who cries, especially if it happens after a group stage game against Costa Rica.
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SLoWMoTIoN
Unconfirmed Member
Mexico destroying South Korea wow.
Maybe they will also beat Sweden.
Maybe they will also beat Sweden.
WaterAstro
Member
Belgium's real test SHOULD be England... lol
pineapplepizza
Member
Sweden deserved some calls in their favor, they have the lead now instead.
Gomez enters for Germany but I don't think it will be enough. Defensive effort is lacking, Sweden is going to capitalize on counter attack again most likely.
Champions curse is real
Gomez enters for Germany but I don't think it will be enough. Defensive effort is lacking, Sweden is going to capitalize on counter attack again most likely.
Champions curse is real
TrainedRage
Banned
wow Germany in the 90+ min
pineapplepizza
Member
Surviving a red card and what a goal. I didn't expect the victory to come damn !