ZeroTolerance 582 Posted June 28, 2018 I want to see a match where two teams are trying to get carded but everyone is no-selling tackles and elbows. Might actually make it worth watching. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,512 Posted June 28, 2018 Germany just never looked great this tournament. So much like Spain in the last one. France has been so talked about but they have not been impressive either. Belgium to me have been the most impressive. Having the luxury of DeBruyne, Hazard and Lukaku is nice for them and the dreads guy that came in as a sub last game looked great for depth too. England coming alive last game was nice to see as well (but they like to find ways to screw it up). Senegal is my fun team to watch for this thus far outside of Belgium. germany did not look great, and i do not think they deserved to move on. they did amass a decent amount of possession (and their typical high % passing) but in general seemed passive. much more aggressive vs sweden. nothing jaw dropping from france, but they are are doing what they need to do everyone is waiting for the usual collapse from england... always a fine assembly of talent, but cannot excel. Belgium was my dark horse.... players you mentioned are excellent, plus solid defenders and keepers Lewandowski, one of the greatest goal scorers in the world, misses a point blank shot that would have put Senegal in. These 3rd games in tight groups have so much riding on both games. as a fan of bayern munchen, have loved (and not loved- dortmund) watching him play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,992 Posted June 28, 2018 Considering this. England and Belgium are in a dead heat and play each other. And the loser gets a better draw. I expect a steel cage match with no goalies. Mark Cuban got fined for tanking, at it wasn't nearly as obvious as these two. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZeroTolerance 582 Posted June 28, 2018 Impressive celebration skills. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimmySmith 2,782 Posted June 28, 2018 as a fan of bayern munchen, have loved (and not loved- dortmund) watching him play. "loved", truly past tense. I assume bayern has his replacement waiting in the wings. They will need many replacements in the near future, some old legs on that team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,556 Posted July 2, 2018 Those of you that don't like Penalty Kicks as a way to end a knockout game (playoff game). Really missed a humdinger of a doozy last night. Holy shiza https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7UM5G8gmLI&feature=onebox BOTH games yesterday ended in PKs The lowest seeded team in the tournament (Russia) won their match against Spain https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4SkWKS7X1E&feature=onebox Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,512 Posted July 2, 2018 The goalies we're outstanding. At around the 115 mark of OT, Denmark commits a desperate tackle in the box to set up a pk. Den goalie made an amazing save vs modric to send it kicks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,556 Posted July 2, 2018 The goalies we're outstanding. At around the 115 mark of OT, Denmark commits a desperate tackle in the box to set up a pk. Den goalie made an amazing save vs modric to send it kicks. Should have been a red card, other than that, everything was as it should have been. stunning save. a potential GOAT save. Lucky for Luka Modrić his goalie bailed his ass out in PKs, or he would have been the real goat 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZeroTolerance 582 Posted July 2, 2018 Japan strikes first. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted July 2, 2018 Japan strikes first. Pearl Harbor get attacked again? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,556 Posted July 2, 2018 Japan strikes first. Using their height advantage? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,556 Posted July 2, 2018 Japan strikes first. Franklin Roosevelt ain't walking through that door Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZeroTolerance 582 Posted July 2, 2018 And much like WWII, the early surprise attack leads only to a soul crushing defeat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sho Nuff 719 Posted July 2, 2018 What a come back out of Belgium. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimmySmith 2,782 Posted July 2, 2018 5 out of 6 KO games were unreal. Brazil v Mexico was pretty good. What a great tournament, delivers every time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drizzay 645 Posted July 2, 2018 Belgium's confidence early in the second half was clearly waffling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,556 Posted July 2, 2018 5 out of 6 KO games were unreal. Brazil v Mexico was pretty good. What a great tournament, delivers every time. It really does. The knockout rounds are must watch for any true sports fan you can feel the nerves when you watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,190 Posted July 2, 2018 Those of you that don't like Penalty Kicks as a way to end a knockout game (playoff game). Really missed a humdinger of a doozy last night. Holy shiza BOTH games yesterday ended in PKs The lowest seeded team in the tournament (Russia) won their match against Spain I'll give you Croatia/Belgium. But that Russia/Spain match was a traveshamockery and what is fundamentally wrong with soccer, at least at this level. Spain was so much better it was embarrassing that Russia could just collapse back in a cocoon and ultimately win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimmySmith 2,782 Posted July 2, 2018 I'll give you Croatia/Belgium. But that Russia/Spain match was a traveshamockery and what is fundamentally wrong with soccer, at least at this level. Spain was so much better it was embarrassing that Russia could just collapse back in a cocoon and ultimately win. Spain was boring as fock. Completed a zillion passes in the midfield while rarely advancing the ball. They got what the soccer gods give to superior teams that try to run the clock out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shotsup 832 Posted July 2, 2018 Belgium and Japan was crazy. Did not want to have it go to overtime as I wanted to leave work at 4PM. They didn't disappoint. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted July 2, 2018 It really does. The knockout rounds are must watch for any true sports soccer fan you can feel the nerves when you watch. Fixed... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,556 Posted July 3, 2018 Fixed... One Billion people watched the 2014 World Cup final. https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/2014-fifa-world-cuptm-reached-3-2-billion-viewers-one-billion-watched--2745519 How many watched the World Series Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted July 3, 2018 One Billion people watched the 2014 World Cup final. https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/2014-fifa-world-cuptm-reached-3-2-billion-viewers-one-billion-watched--2745519 How many watched the World Series Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,556 Posted July 3, 2018 Neymar slammed by Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel for what he did in Brazil's win over Mexico https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/neymar-slammed-manchester-united-legend-12843664 Peter Schmeichel has hammered Neymar for play-acting – and insists the Brazilian should follow Cristiano Ronaldo's lead.Former Denmark and Manchester United keeper Schmeichel was horrified at Neymar's antics in Brazil's 2-0 win over Mexico in Samara which earned them a mouth-watering quarter-final showdown with Belgium.Neymar scored one and made the other for Liverpool star Roberto Firmino. But he's drawn widespread criticism for his theatrics after a clash with Mexican star Miguel Layun who trod on the Brazilian's ankle in a touchline spat.Neymar was accused of “fake fouls” by furious Mexico boss Juan Carlos Osorio in a rant at the PSG striker – and Schmeichel wasn't impressed either. Neymar is a pathetic little weasel. Be nice if more players would say this stuff and stop faking injuries themselves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimmySmith 2,782 Posted July 3, 2018 Neymar is a pathetic athetic little weasel. Be nice if more players would say this stuff and stop faking injuries themselves. Neymar goes up against huge, physical, Belgium, with officials on notice. He is going to take a real pounding. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,556 Posted July 3, 2018 Neymar goes up against huge, physical, Belgium, with officials on notice. He is going to take a real pounding. I had Brazil winning this when it started (shocker) other than my thinking Putin would somehow rig this in Russia's favor (still alive) Would anyone put it past Putin to threaten the goalie of the other team if he doesn't let in a couple easy ones? I want to see the waffles win it all now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,190 Posted July 3, 2018 I had Brazil winning this when it started (shocker) other than my thinking Putin would somehow rig this in Russia's favor (still alive) Would anyone put it past Putin to threaten the goalie of the other team if he doesn't let in a couple easy ones? I want to see the waffles win it all now I'm rooting for Brazil because the hot chick in the VW commercials asked me to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZeroTolerance 582 Posted July 3, 2018 Three streak lines in the knickers of England supporters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,556 Posted July 6, 2018 I had Brazil winning this when it started (shocker) other than my thinking Putin would somehow rig this in Russia's favor (still alive) Would anyone put it past Putin to threaten the goalie of the other team if he doesn't let in a couple easy ones? I want to see the waffles win it all now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,556 Posted July 10, 2018 What a focking save! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,556 Posted July 11, 2018 Looking to trigger the world with a shoot out to reach the finals Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,556 Posted July 11, 2018 FIFA announced the 2018 World Cup referee and assistants list back in 2017 and reports in Italian news also revealed what referees in the World Cup will be paid. Every referee in the final list will be paid $70,000 as retainer fee plus another $3,000 per match. refs are being jobbed! jesus.. it would be way too easy to buy them off Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,556 Posted July 11, 2018 NNNNGGGGGGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,992 Posted July 11, 2018 WTF, they score in OT - and keep playing???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted July 11, 2018 WTF, they score in OT - and keep playing???? Yep... They play 30 minutes of OT no matter what... It isn't a "golden goal" like it use to be in the past... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
