World Cup Soccer 2018

[Chypmunk]

Faildictions time....
Portugal 3 -1 Morocco
Uruguay 4 - 0 Saudi Arabia
Iran 0 - 4 Spain

[resopamenic]

So ronaldo on the right track for be top scorer.. and best player candidate

Where are you messi? El pistolero?

[Tugg]

Morocco was more edgy against Portugal, though.

[hell_storm2004]

Protugal is more like 10 defenders + Ronaldo. Feels like watching Greece in 2004. If Morocco had a little bit more quality in the final third, they could have got something out of it.

[Chypmunk]

Uruguay v Saudi Arabia was a real snooze of a match :yawn:

[hell_storm2004]

True. Saudis, Morocco, Egypt are out. all within a week!

[Chypmunk]

Hoping Isco can score the first goal in the Iran v Spain game, got the earlier two correct (not that it was that difficult). For sure I'll have put the kiss of death on the treble now by mentioning it but hey-ho, you never know.

[hell_storm2004]

Iran at least are one of the better Asian sides. Not doing that bad when you consider what level of talent they are up against. But dont think they would be able to maintain it for 90 mins.

[Stirchley]

American and British at the same time?

Yes.

[Stirchley]

Strange to be sitting in Dunkin Donuts at lunchtime with the TV tuned to Telemundo & nobody pays the slightest attention to the World Cup.

[hell_storm2004]

That is US for you!



I watched the USA vs Ghana match at the last world cup at a bar. No one even stands for the national anthems. Kinda disrespectful.

[Chypmunk]

Glad Spain scored and made Iran try to make a game of it rather than 90 mins of sit back for a no-score draw bore. Portugal v Iran should be interesting on Monday as the boot may be on the other foot with Iran most likely needing the win to progress and Portugal able to progress with just a draw.

[Tugg]

Iran played commendable against mighty Spain. It's a relief Spain won.

[Guaporense]

Iran showed how to play being tactically realistic given their technical inferiority they were almost able to tie which they didn't due to the referee decision (which I agree with but could be interpreted the other way).

Faildictions time....
Portugal 3 -1 Morocco
Uruguay 4 - 0 Saudi Arabia
Iran 0 - 4 Spain

I guess the islamic teams are being grossly underestimated. Spain only won thanks to referee decision today while Uruguay and Portugal won by the slightest margins.

[Tugg]

TV replay showed offside by Iranian player.

[resopamenic]

Protugal is more like 10 defenders + Ronaldo. Feels like watching Greece in 2004. If Morocco had a little bit more quality in the final third, they could have got something out of it.just like the last euro too, except so far there nod for his contribution this occasion

[SeeingisBelieving]

TV replay showed offside by Iranian player.

It did – such a shame as they really deserved a draw. They had some great chances but the finishing wasn't there.

[Chypmunk]

I guess the islamic teams are being grossly underestimated. Spain only won thanks to referee decision today while Uruguay and Portugal won by the slightest margins.
You could always balance the alleged 'gross underestimation' (by a whole single individual no less) on here of the 'Islamic teams' (not even sure why religion is being mentioned) by putting your own fun predictions up you know. Emphasis is on the word 'fun' btw in case you missed it.

[Stirchley]

not even sure why religion is being mentioned

I’m rooting for a Roman Catholic team to win. :p

[Chypmunk]

I’m rooting for a Roman Catholic team to win. :p
Personally I'm looking to lean more toward either a Mormon or a Pagan one but as yet some of the players haven't responded to my SurveyMonkey questionnaire (by some I mean all) so it's still a bit up in the air as to who that actually might end up being :shrug:

[ashdoc]

I guess the islamic teams are being grossly underestimated.

Inshallah they shall defeat the infidels :cool:

[Stirchley]

Mormons, yes! Radical!

[pahaK]

I'm rooting for the Satanic team, of course. A bit unsure which team it is though.

[hell_storm2004]

True. Portugal really defended the sh*t out of the last Euros.
But Greece was the first time I saw it in action Wasn't really born when the original Catenaccio came around.

But Spain had a hard time today. Sad for Iran, they gave them a run for their money.

I was reading Lord Sugar got into some hot water today after making some racist tweets about the Senegal team.


I am just rooting for Brazil.


A mormon team would be too busy looking for potential wives in Russia than play. Or am I just stereotyping??

[Stirchley]

I'm rooting for the Satanic team, of course. A bit unsure which team it is though.

England. :p

[Stirchley]

Interesting number of Twitter posts from Moroccans asking for a re-match. Guess they don’t know there are no do-overs in football. Or basketball. :D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qT0nX6I6iA

[gandalf26]

Had some bets go my way to claw back some £££ last 2 days.

£5 on Russia 3-1 gave me £75.
£90 on Russia gave me £175
£40 on Portugal, Spain and Uruguay today for £100.

Lost £50 on England game though. I figured England would start badly as always so bet on 0-0, 1-0 and 1-1.

Lost another £20 or something on smaller bets in addition to my stupid £300 on Argentina to win.

So currently minus -£ 155 ish.

[hell_storm2004]

If repeats were allowed, Algeria would have got it in 1982. They were fixed out of it. :mad:

[alexkevin]

Yes.

Oh Wow good to know about that but where are you currently living, USA or UK?

[Chypmunk]

A mormon team would be too busy looking for potential wives in Russia than play. Or am I just stereotyping??
Stereotyping I think, same as I was ..... thinking more that with so many wives at least one of them should be a marvel in the box :blush:

[Mr Minio]

Oh Wow good to know about that but where are you currently living, USA or UK? USA.

[Chypmunk]

Today's faildictions....
Denmark 1 -1 Australia
France 3 - 1 Peru
Argentina 2 - 0 Croatia

(if anyone wishes to take issue with the contents of this post please either do so prior to kick-off in that particular match or save yourselves the effort and don't bother - even a potato could potentially look smart with the benefit of hindsight and you wouldn't want to be compared to a potato now would you?)

[Mr Minio]

and you wouldn't want to be compared to a potato now would you? I don't mind as long as it's a kinky one!

[Chypmunk]

https://i1.sndcdn.com/avatars-000072266622-len3gj-t500x500.jpg

[gandalf26]

Today's faildictions....
Denmark 1 -1 Australia
France 3 - 1 Peru
Argentina 2 - 0 Croatia

(if anyone wishes to take issue with the contents of this post please either do so prior to kick-off in that particular match or save yourselves the effort and don't bother - even a potato could potentially look smart with the benefit of hindsight and you wouldn't want to be compared to a potato now would you?)

Denmark 1-1 Aus
France 2-1 Peru
Argentina 1-2 Croatia

[pahaK]

I kind of prefer rice over potato so I'll predict (guess) too.

Denmark 1 -0 Australia
France 2 - 1 Peru
Argentina 1 - 1 Croatia

I hope Croatia wins though.

[resopamenic]

In contrarian way,
Denmark 0 - 2 aussie
France go home 1 - 3 peru
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Argentina 3 - 2 croatia
NO! Croatia pace, work rate, and height.. wont be any problem for cabalerolero and co

[Mr Minio]

https://i1.sndcdn.com/avatars-000072266622-len3gj-t500x500.jpg
8/10 would peel

[gandalf26]

Ok £5 on draw, France, Croatia to return £100. Using bet credits that I got for being such a Degen.

£1 on the correct score bets above all 3 matches, returns £1000.

Also £1 on Den 1-0, Fra 1-0, Arg 2-1 returns £330.

£1 on Den 2-0, Fra 3-1, Arg 1-1 returns £940.

£1.70 on all 3 matches to draw returns £75.

possibly place more bets not sure.

[gandalf26]

Boom good start, 3 bets still in play.

[Chypmunk]

Boom good start, 3 bets still in play.
Well done, best of luck with them - hopefully you can get to a position where you can hedge and lock in a nice profit in the final match if you want to.

Nice start for me too - result, correct score and 1st goalscorer all spot on means a profit today no matter what happens in the next two games and plenty of chances yet for it to grow further :)

[gandalf26]

Well done, best of luck with them - hopefully you can get to a position where you can hedge and lock in a nice profit in the final match if you want to.

Nice start for me too - result, correct score and 1st goalscorer all spot on means a profit today no matter what happens in the next two games and plenty of chances yet for it to grow further :)

I've bet £4.70 of my own money today so its all a free ride really.

Croatia and France wins for a nice £100, 2 more draws for £75. Even better a 2-1 for france and Croatia would be £1000, you can always dream :)

I would say good luck with your picks but that would crush my own :)

[Chypmunk]

I've bet £4.70 of my own money today so its all a free ride really.

Croatia and France wins for a nice £100, 2 more draws for £75. Even better a 2-1 for france and Croatia would be £1000, you can always dream :)

I would say good luck with your picks but that would crush my own :)
I already know I'll show a profit at the end of the tourney so any more today will merely be a bonus. Naturally I'll still be rooting for Mbappe and Aguero as the 1st goalscorers in the remaining two games and if both France and Argentina win then that's just fine and dandy by me too :)

[honeykid]

Protugal is more like 10 defenders + Ronaldo. Feels like watching Greece in 2004. If Morocco had a little bit more quality in the final third, they could have got something out of it.
I like that Portugal just play the way which gives them the best chance of winning. None of this play the right way or entertaining or any of that crap. Until it's not the best way for them (when Ronaldo can no longer carry the team or a couple of other players get better) then it gives them the best chance of winning a tournament.

I know it was a few days ago, but that England game was exhausting to watch. In the end, it was a sense of justice which overflowed, not relief or joy. I can't remember the last time I saw a ref so weak.

I missed most of yesterdays games, but from what little I did see and hear, it didn't sound like I missed much. Should be able to get back into the swing of things later.

[gandalf26]

I already know I'll show a profit at the end of the tourney so any more today will merely be a bonus. Naturally I'll still be rooting for Mbappe and Aguero as the 1st goalscorers in the remaining two games and if both France and Argentina win then that's just fine and dandy by me too :)


Bold claim my friend, wish I cold say the same.

[hell_storm2004]

See a lot of wrong predictions in already!!! :D

[Chypmunk]

Bold claim my friend, wish I cold say the same.
I'm a very controlled gambler now - took me years and a fair bit of money to learn to be like that though :bawling:

[hell_storm2004]

I am predicting France is going to lay something on Peru today! 4 maybe!

[hell_storm2004]

What time of the day are the games on for you guys? Mine is 07:00, 10:00 and 13:00.

[Chypmunk]

1pm, 4pm & 7pm here

[gandalf26]

Same as Chypmunk

[hell_storm2004]

England.. Am I right?



Mine is CST. I am dreading Qatar games would be around 3 in the morning! :(

[Chypmunk]

Mbappe made me happy :)

[Chypmunk]

England.. Am I right?



Mine is CST. I am dreading Qatar games would be around 3 in the morning! :(
Next door in my case - Ireland (rep of).

Can't say I'm particularly looking forward to Qatar either even though they'll be a little more reasonable here in terms of time.

[hell_storm2004]

I have to move somewhere reasonable for that. I am not looking forward to it either. December is more or less EPL make or break time and the holiday fixture pile up and Jose Mourinho moaning more than usual!


WC then would be weird!

[hell_storm2004]

I am watching the WC on ITV and BBC from US, and I am have to say I am blown away by the number of betting commercials on, Betfair, Bet365, William Hill etc etc. It just goes on and on and on...


People might get a gambling addiction watching so many!

[Nathaniel]

I am watching the WC on ITV and BBC from US, and I am have to say I am blown away by the number of betting commercials on, Betfair, Bet365, William Hill etc etc. It just goes on and on and on...


People might get a gambling addiction watching so many!

It's all over Sky Sports and BT as well. Betting is huge here during the league season, during the World Cup it's off the charts.

Croatia are my sweepstake pick so I'm hoping they can continue to keep Messi and Aguero isolated :cool:

[gandalf26]

BOOM!

[hell_storm2004]

Argentiana on the verge getting knocked out. Dont see them scoring as well. Not a single quality midfielder to help Messi and the forwards.

[Chypmunk]

Winnings no grow with Aguero :(

[hell_storm2004]

Winnings no grow with Aguero :(


Hehehe!

[Nathaniel]

Modric is the man

[gandalf26]

damn, I just cashed out for £75, cost myself £25 by looks of it.

Still + £70 day

[hell_storm2004]

Modric... just pure class. Its almost over for Argentina, they would have pray for a draw tomorrow.

[Chypmunk]

They think it's all over .... it is now!

[pahaK]

Wow, I knew Croatia are good but I expected fighting Argentina after their first draw. Argentina has been terrible today (only the second half, or most of it actually).

EDIT: Meant to say that I only saw the second half, or at least most of it.

[Tugg]

Croatia played so much better against Argentina than they did against Nigeria.

[hell_storm2004]

They do have an excellent midfield. Modric, Rakitic, Kovacic, Perisic. If they had wee bit better defense, they can upset a lot of the other bigger nation.

[gandalf26]

They do have an excellent midfield. Modric, Rakitic, Kovacic, Perisic. If they had wee bit better defense, they can upset a lot of the other bigger nation.

Yea, all the great attackers Argentina have are useless because they don't have the service behind.

[hell_storm2004]

True. They needed a quality midfielder to ping balls forward. Their back line is weak. If a bench warming Mascherano, can still get selected at 34-35, it says something about the state of the squad.

[SeeingisBelieving]

Wow, I knew Croatia are good but I expected fighting Argentina after their first draw. Argentina has been terrible today (only the second half, or most of it actually).

EDIT: Meant to say that I only saw the second half, or at least most of it.

Yeah, horrible to see the Argentina fans looking so upset at the end. You would normally expect this to be an evenly matched game.

I was thinking half way through we need a "Modric screamer" and he didn't disappoint :). I hope they go a bit further this time as I think they were out far too early in the Euros.

[resopamenic]

It's just not enough for worried about their defense

https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/67/590x/Willy-Caballero-Argentina-Croatia-977787.jpg?r=1529614933882

[resopamenic]

True. They needed a quality midfielder to ping balls forward. Their back line is weak. If a bench warming Mascherano, can still get selected at 34-35, it says something about the state of the squad.defensive minded guy like mascherano was needed but starting just two central is not enough for being outnumbered by the presence of more luxury of croatian midfield.Argentina probably has better result if they start with 433

Never really like him, but now i missed gago

[Chypmunk]

Faildictions time....
Brazil 2 -0 Costa Rica
Nigeria 1 - 2 Iceland
Serbia 1 - 1 Switzerland

[Tugg]

Brazil 2 -0 Costa Rica
Nigeria 0 - 1 Iceland
Serbia 1 - 0 Switzerland

[honeykid]

Argentina only just qualified for the World Cup, so yesterdays defeat wasn't a surprise. The manner of it, however, was. They just didn't look like a decent team. They've been poor defensively for years and international football is/has been for a good few years, is all about midfield, and they just don't have a good one. Messi is Messi because everything at Barca is geared to get the best out of him. Argentina isn't. There are people there who are superstars and 'won't' bend the knee to make it a team.

I'm loving it. Having been a critic of the superstar narrative over the team ethic, seeing Messi (and the other stars. Icardi isn't even in the 23 for crying out loud, that's how good they are in attack) failing because the team isn't working around him fills me with joy. Shame for him, though.

[hell_storm2004]

Brazil, just can score.... :(

[Chypmunk]

Penalty reversed after ref goes to VAR. Right decision imo.

[Chypmunk]

Finally...

[gandalf26]

Faildictions time....
Brazil 2 -0 Costa Rica
Nigeria 1 - 2 Iceland
Serbia 1 - 1 Switzerland

Not putting correct scores on today but I've gone £10 on Brazil, Nigeria and draw.

[hell_storm2004]

Finally Brazil score! Phew! :)

[hell_storm2004]

2-0. Just couldn't move a muscle in the last 10 mins. The goal was a huge relief!

[hell_storm2004]

Well I see a lot correct predictions in today for the first match. Thank Neymar! :cool:

[hell_storm2004]

Penalty reversed after ref goes to VAR. Right decision imo.




Yeah it was. For all the talent, he is a huge pansy!

[resopamenic]

Argentina only just qualified for the World Cup, so yesterdays defeat wasn't a surprise. The manner of it, however, was. They just didn't look like a decent team. They've been poor defensively for years and international football is/has been for a good few years, is all about midfield, and they just don't have a good one. they have right ingredients, or at least few good option in midfield -like banega, biglia. I think It just how it managed. i mean to tell they got into final in latest occasions of international tournament, even though, averagely at back and central midfield they were quiet decent on recent years.

It's Just some questions for sampaoli as i think he fool himself for being too obsessed or get romantic idea by their luxury in the upfront -it more like 3-2-5- 🙃
Idk but if its me i'll just drop Cabalerolero. never be an useful player in anywhere i saw him but somehow sampaoli seems he was the only option after romero's injury -which more reliable- then take other gamble with their GK choices. Other than that why he never try good lad like frederico fazio is kinda bugging me.

Messi is Messi because everything at Barca is geared to get the best out of him. Argentina isn't. There are people there who are superstars and 'won't' bend the knee to make it a team.
I'm loving it. Having been a critic of the superstar narrative over the team ethic, seeing Messi (and the other stars. Icardi isn't even in the 23 for crying out loud, that's how good they are in attack) failing because the team isn't working around him fills me with joy. Shame for him, though.in fact messi was the one that geared up this team on qualification

[resopamenic]

Iwobi!
Oh wait he didnt start

[hell_storm2004]

Caballero was a forced choice. Romero got injured during the second last batch of international matches. He was never a good GK to begin with. Is a decent shot stopper but that's about it. Argentina has never been known for producing good GKs. I dont recall any world class ones since i started watching them during Italia 90. Its a pity!



I think we might have a first 0-0 in the Iceland Nigeria match. It should be interesting.

[resopamenic]

Caballero was a forced choice. Romero got injured during the second last batch of international matches. He was never a good GK to begin with. Is a decent shot stopper but that's about it.he never been that great. He got momentum to strive from mediocrity but fell short. in fact that he got almost 100 cap with argentina talk itself. It's just sad fact that he far reliable choice than cabalero still left a wide gap

[Ultraviolence]

Go Brazil!!
:)

[hell_storm2004]

Nigeria score. Argentina sweating for sure!

[honeykid]

in fact messi was the one that geared up this team on qualification
I know. They only just qualified with an amazing player dragging them across the line. He's the only reason they qualified and yet it's the team not being a team which makes them so vulnerable.

Sadly Nigeria have scored twice, so Argentina might have a lifeline. Second goal was lovely, wasn't it?

[gandalf26]

Gives Argentina a free shot to go through then, unless Croatia let Iceland win which would be mega lol.

Now a draw tonight please for another £100 and back to even for me for the WC!

[hell_storm2004]

Well GD would come into the picture at some point. Argies are at -3. They not only need to beat Nigeria, they would want to hump them real good. With so much pressure, and the reports of infighting, i expect them to go out with a whimper really.

[gandalf26]

Well GD would come into the picture at some point. Argies are at -3. They not only need to beat Nigeria, they would want to hump them real good. With so much pressure, and the reports of infighting, i expect them to go out with a whimper really.

Not if Iceland draw/lose which is likely, Iceland at -2 now anyways. Argentina must beat Nigeria and that will have them on 4 points, Nigeria 3 and Iceland 2 or 1.

It only gets entertaining if Croatia lose to Iceland which they might be incentiviced to do which will throw things up in the air a bit.

[Stirchley]

Saw a guy today in a Ronaldinho shirt. Very unusual that anyone where I live would wear a football shirt.

[hell_storm2004]

I do see it every now and then, It was a huge fashion thing in the late 2000s. Seen them around even during the off season. Now its mostly a dud thing unless you are going to a bar/stadium to support your team.


At least in Dallas area i see a lot of blokes wearing it.

[hell_storm2004]

Not if Iceland draw/lose which is likely, Iceland at -2 now anyways. Argentina must beat Nigeria and that will have them on 4 points, Nigeria 3 and Iceland 2 or 1.

It only gets entertaining if Croatia lose to Iceland which they might be incentiviced to do which will throw things up in the air a bit.




Yeah see that, but with the matches kicking off at the same time, I dont think Argentina can rest on their laurels. But yes a 1 goal win and an Iceland loss should do it. But i am not sure how motivated Croatia will be for the match now that they have already qualified.

[gandalf26]

Yea that's what I'm saying, they might let Iceland win to knock out Argentina.

Bastard! Switzerland!!! 2 minutes away from another £100 and back to level. Should have cashed out for £70 maybe

[hell_storm2004]

Shaqiri... :D


He is so much of an enigma. No one knows what he will do in the match. Some days he just doesn't turn up and today, he was brilliant in the second half.

[resopamenic]

Sadly Nigeria have scored twice, so Argentina might have a lifeline. Second goal was lovely, wasn't it?it was, but im sucker with the first goal, lovely touch and volley 😀
clearly Musa > messi this moment 😂

[resopamenic]

Not if Iceland draw/lose which is likely, Iceland at -2 now anyways. Argentina must beat Nigeria and that will have them on 4 points, Nigeria 3 and Iceland 2 or 1.

It only gets entertaining if Croatia lose to Iceland which they might be incentiviced to do which will throw things up in the air a bit.




Yeah see that, but with the matches kicking off at the same time, I dont think Argentina can rest on their laurels. But yes a 1 goal win and an Iceland loss should do it. But i am not sure how motivated Croatia will be for the match now that they have already qualified.
I think croatia will do just fine. Pressure more to iceland side since they need result, they will need to play out of their comfort way

Im more worried another upset for argentina. Stat show they got upperhand with nigeria - and it show in friendly- but now situation has turn upside down since the pressure was on them

[resopamenic]

So what the best goal so far in your opinion?
I like Coutinho did a coutinho but My bias for xhaka bullet
https://youtu.be/17ZpPHJ2nf8

[ashdoc]

Messi fan from India goes missing after Argentina's loss . Leaves suicide note.

https://m.timesofindia.com/city/kochi/messi-fan-writes-chilling-note-goes-missing/articleshow/64705541.cms?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=TOI&utm_content=om-bm

[resopamenic]

This is why i loathed fanaticism but it's hard when thing become your only way of life.
I suppose india just like my country, or even way worse in that regard . Just Seen the news about salman and sahrukh open house every eid mubarak and the crowd was crazy

[resopamenic]

Brief stats from 26 match so far
https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/statistics/

Messi with the most attempts with zero goal. What a man 😤

[Chypmunk]

Faildictions....
Belgium 2 - 0 Tunisia
South Korea 1 - 2 Mexico
Germany 3 - 1 Sweden

[Tugg]

Belgium 2 - 0 Tunisia
South Korea 0 - 2 Mexico
Germany 2 - 0 Sweden

[pahaK]

The amount of mistakes by Tunisia is astounding. Belgium could already have like 6 goals.

[gandalf26]

Belgium, Germany and Mexico today. £40 returns £140

[honeykid]

Because I'm evil and want to infect the world....


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UW_fHm7SQo

[SeeingisBelieving]

So what the best goal so far in your opinion?

From memory I think it has to be Ronaldo's free kick equalizer.

[hell_storm2004]

That was obnoxiously catchy.

[hell_storm2004]

Xhaka, Ronaldo are a toss up.

[hell_storm2004]

It's time for Germany to show up and do something.

[ashdoc]

damn !! sweden should have got a penalty kick the way the germans pushed a swedish player when he got too close with the ball to their goal . but the referee didn't allow !! unfair....

[hell_storm2004]

Lesson for all the teams, if you want to get out of the group stages.... don't win the world cup

[Chypmunk]

Last gasp win for the holders makes the group interesting now. I might just have to flick back and forth between both final matches next week if both are available.

[hell_storm2004]

Well that was a cracker. I am thinking most other teams would go for the cross and play the percentage. But true German spirit and steel.

[Guaporense]

Germany is the most consistent team ever in the world cup. I guess it's because they are psychologically well prepared and they have very strong training, organization and work ethnic. Compare to Argentina which gets quickly emotional and the team collapses if they suffer a drawnback even though they have excellent players (the game with Croatia reminded me of Brazil and Germany in 2014 when Brazil also collapsed psychologically). Germany doesn't have any super exceptional players but they always play with maximum level of efficiency and never get seriously psychologically affected (if Brazil were losing 0-1 to Costa Rica I bet we would probably lose the match).

[Mr Minio]

LOL at that tiny pass before the goal in the last minute.

[Tugg]

LOL at that tiny pass before the goal in the last minute.
LOL, it worked.

[resopamenic]

Germany is the most consistent team ever in the world cup. I guess it's because they are psychologically well prepared and they have very strong training, organization and work ethicgermany has been long known as tournament specialist because of that -even though like any other they also have bad period, sort of-
The doubt was risen since previous winners team tend to be anticlimax in the following WC

[resopamenic]

LOL at that tiny pass before the goal in the last minute.well nothing new actually 😬 but i see you having FUN!!
😊

[Mr Minio]

well nothing new actually 😬 but i see you having FUN!!
😊 Watching two-minute-long summaries on YT is moderate fun, yes.

[Chypmunk]

Faildictions time again....
England 4 - 0 Panama ........... (yeah, I gone completely cray-cray and wil prolly be accused of grossly underestimating hats now)
Japan 1 - 1 Senegal
Poland 1 - 2 Colombia

[resopamenic]

England win

Japan
https://youtu.be/bf4ibHWvn4I

Poland... Whatver

[Mr Minio]

Traditionally, I'm rooting for Colombia today.

How about you Ms. M?

[gandalf26]

Faildictions time again....
England 4 - 0 Panama ........... (yeah, I gone completely cray-cray and wil prolly be accused of grossly underestimating hats now)
Japan 1 - 1 Senegal
Poland 1 - 2 Colombia

Eng 2-0
Jap 1-1
Pol 1-1

[Tugg]

England 3 - 0 Panama
Japan 2 - 1 Senegal
Poland 1 - 2 Colombia

[pahaK]

Faildictions time again....
England 4 - 0 Panama ........... (yeah, I gone completely cray-cray and wil prolly be accused of grossly underestimating hats now)

Man, you're underestimating England :D

[Chypmunk]

Man, you're underestimating England :D
Maybe they is Islamic??? :D

[Chypmunk]

Could that goal be the start for Panama of the greatest World Cup comeback ever???

[honeykid]

If it is, just stop the tournament and give them the trophy.

[Ms. M]

Traditionally, I'm rooting for Colombia today.

How about you Ms. M?
I don't care:D

[Mr Minio]

I don't care:D To się ceni.

[hell_storm2004]

Poland were abysmal today. Didn't show any eagerness to win the match. But Columbia were brilliant.



Well a meaningless day tomorrow at the world cup! But eagerly waiting for Wednesday. That is going to be cracker of a day.

[Chypmunk]

Faildictions time once more....
Saudi Arabia 0 - 3 Egypt
Uruguay 1 - 1 Russia
Iran 0 - 2 Portugal
Spain 2 - 1 Morocco

[gandalf26]

£10 on Egypt, Russia, Portugal and Spain returns £120.

£1 on Egypt, 2-0, Russia 2-1, Portugal and Spain to both win 3-1.

[resopamenic]

The true color of russia.. Osoroshii aaa..

[hell_storm2004]

Well Russia is getting a real lesson now!! :)

[Chypmunk]

Russia are playing a tactical game - Putin has already told them the results of tonight's matches and they want to avoid Spain without making it obvious :whistle:

[Guaporense]

The round of 16 is looking like to become a deathmatch of many big teams now.

For example, Uruguay and Spain in the round of 16 is gonna be great now. I am rooting for Uruguay given it's my dad's country although obviously Spain is the favorite in that match.

[Guaporense]

germany has been long known as tournament specialist because of that -even though like any other they also have bad period, sort of-
The doubt was risen since previous winners team tend to be anticlimax in the following WC

Those are superstitions. It's like the idea that European teams can't win in America (which Germany disproved in 2014). My personal superstition is that when I go to the restroom that causes goals to happen, it happened in both in regards to the match winning goals of Brazil and Costa Rica and in Germany and Sweden.

[hell_storm2004]

Group B produced a thriller in end! VAR would be under the spotlight again.

[Stirchley]

My personal superstition is that when I go to the restroom that causes goals to happen

Always happens to me too. A goal-less game until I move away from the tv & then all hell breaks loose.

[Chypmunk]

Always happens to me too. A goal-less game until I move away from the tv & then all hell breaks loose.
Why? Do you have a habit of getting your feet tangled in the cable and inadvertently pulling the plug out as you depart the scene?? Please say it isn't so, as in my mind you always type so gracefully :p

A tough day for anyone putting money at risk today:- Saudi's beating Egypt and both Spain and Portugal drawing.

[Stirchley]

Why? Do you have a habit of getting your feet tangled in the cable and inadvertently pulling the plug out as you depart the scene?? Please say it isn't so, as in my mind you always type so gracefully :p

Ha. TV cables are all out of the way, but I often trip over the fan cable & extension cord. Wouldn’t have this problem if husband would get off his butt & install the AC unit in the window. :rolleyes:

[Chypmunk]

Ha. TV cables are all out of the way, but I often trip over the fan cable & extension cord. Wouldn’t have this problem if husband would get off his butt & install the AC unit in the window. :rolleyes:
Somehow I knew it would be his fault ;)

[hell_storm2004]

Well VAR and the ref in the Portugal-Iran game was just awful! I dont think he would get any more matches in the later rounds.


These refs are taken for the WC. Micheal Oliver would have been a far better choice.

[resopamenic]

germany has been long known as tournament specialist because of that -even though like any other they also have bad period, sort of-
The doubt was risen since previous winners team tend to be anticlimax in the following WC

Those are superstitions. It's like the idea that European teams can't win in America (which Germany disproved in 2014). My personal superstition is that when I go to the restroom that causes goals to happen, it happened in both in regards to the match winning goals of Brazil and Costa Rica and in Germany and Sweden.yeah ppl will getting caught by pattern like that. thing was german side show risk of complacency against mexico and taking nerve match like sweden also adding the fuel

[Guaporense]

Football is a sport where even the best team has only a 60% chance of winning. Germany losing to Mexico is a rather likely event, I put the odds at 25% in Mexico winning, 55% Germany winning and 20% in a tie at that game. It's not necessarily because the German team was complacent, it's just how football is: it is very uncertain. Exceptions to uncertainty occur only when teams of vastly different power play each other such as matches involving Brazil and China or Germany and Saudi Arabia. Mexico is a very potent team it is just that they are not quite up to the level of the biggest ones but still there remains a strong possibility that they can beat then.

[resopamenic]

Lol not even sure what u mean guap. Sound like contrarian attempt for single out complacency as one of factors that make football uncertain

[Chypmunk]

It's that time of day again....
Australia 1 - 1 Peru
Denmark 2 - 1 France
Iceland 1 - 1 Croatia
Nigeria 1 - 2 Argentina

[resopamenic]

Peru ftw. they actually quiet impressive imo

Denmark all the way!

"Croatia will just fine" - someone

Argentina will do!! Er...

[Yoda]

https://twitter.com/yokoono/status/831573723891249152
I think I'd still bet on Spain, personally.

[hell_storm2004]

France vs Denmark was a snooze fest. Holy cow... that was tough to sit through!

[Tugg]

You can't make this up,- France and Denmark couldn't care less about goals.

[pahaK]

France vs Denmark was a snooze fest. Holy cow... that was tough to sit through!

Came to that conclusion after ten minutes and switched to other game. It was OK.

[hell_storm2004]

Yeah... the other game was at least better. I switched back when Peru went 1-0 up. Didn't expect Australia to make a comeback! Well we will have a few of these matches every world cup when both teams have nothing to play for.

[Chypmunk]

First 0-0 of the tourney .... hopefully won't be many more such snoozefests as I've a wager on there being no more than two of them during the groups stage.

[resopamenic]

"heavy" rotation they said. Still no trace of thauvin
https://i.imgflip.com/2cx7mw.jpg

[hell_storm2004]

Yeah... I dont think there would be any more. All the other groups are nicely poised. And Denmark didn't have any intentions of trying to finish top. Just qualifying out of the group is a success for them.

[Tugg]

Yeah... I dont think there would be any more. All the other groups are nicely poised. And Denmark didn't have any intentions of trying to finish top. Just qualifying out of the group is a success for them.
If Argentina finishes second in their group, Denmark might have dodged the bullet. I'm watching Nigeria- Argentina tonight.

[hell_storm2004]

That is the one to watch for... who knows, might be Messi's last match. We might just have another retirement debacle.

[resopamenic]

Messi!!

[Tugg]

Go Messi, go!

[Chypmunk]

Mister Messy scored a goal!

[resopamenic]

442 system look promising, well for now
https://static.independent.co.uk/s3fs-public/thumbnails/image/2018/05/09/10/ernesto-valverde.jpg?w768h540

[hell_storm2004]

That was brilliant... It will calm the early nerves!

[hell_storm2004]

I would think 1 goal will not be enough, 2 up would be safe.

[resopamenic]

Meanwhile last shot from gunarson pretty threatening

[resopamenic]

Clearly need at least one more goal for Argentina

[Chypmunk]

Sh-
It.
Just.
Got.
Interesting.

[Tugg]

Unfair,- Nigerian was barely touched. He barely touched him!

[resopamenic]

Somebody just press the reset button. Terrible setback for argentina now nigeria pull the pressure at ease

[hell_storm2004]

The penalty seemed a bit harsh. But it is what it is... Argentina are doomed! Not playing with any conviction!

[resopamenic]

Bad touchs, bad pass, bad link play at final third,another bad sign for argentina. One can read on their cloudy mind right now 😕
Meanwhile iceland seem will leveling up with penalty

[Chypmunk]

Already there have been more penalties in this WC Finals than in any previous one.

[Chypmunk]

Argies go ahead again :eek:

[resopamenic]

Rojo!!

[resopamenic]

Yeah seems iceland has finished too,
*yup it's 1-2

[hell_storm2004]

In all the Argentina storyline... kinda harsh on Nigeria!

[Nathaniel]

What was Rojo doing there? As if someone had called him from the heavens haha


France-Argentina on Saturday :yup:

[Tugg]

Argentina might just win against unimpressive France too. That's in the realm of possibilities.

[resopamenic]

They did well and may deserve the draw. Argentina literally just toss the luck through the end

[resopamenic]

Trivia; two (dominantly) left foot players scored with their right for argentina

[Tugg]

Nigeria 1 - 2 Argentina
Correct, innit?! Whoo-hoo!

[hell_storm2004]

Rojo..... United power!!! :flair:

[Chypmunk]

Faildictions time of day once mo'....
South Korea 1 - 3 Germany
Mexico 2 - 1 Sweden
Serbia 1 - 1 Brazil
Switzerland 2 - 1 Costa Rica

[honeykid]

A part of me really wanted Argentina to go out. I do love it when a 'big' country goes out early and mixes things up a bit, but another chance to see Messi score another goal like that is more than consolation. What a fantastic goal. Might be my favourite of the tournament so far and, let's face it, there's been a few this time around.

I'm also pleased because I'd really like the final to be Belgium v France in a final I've already dubbed the 'Despite the gaffer we still made it' final. France playing Argentina next feels like a perfect semi-final for that game. Sampaoli could easily feel at home next to Deschamps and Martínez at this world cup.

I know it means nothing and they're the favourite to go on and win it, but did anyone else feel weird when they realised England had qualified before Brazil? It's not even just because of when the games were played. Just feels odd.

Hoping Germany go through and the Germany v Brazil final is still on.

[resopamenic]

Didnt feel any odd when looking at their group

If argentina couldn't make it i just hope for south american team for go through this tourney Which left uruguay (and brazil) in my pecking order

[Chypmunk]

I'm still hoping Ireland can win it but I do realise it's an incredibly long shot right now :)

[resopamenic]

Yeah, especially when stoke was relegated xD

[Chypmunk]

Yeah, especially when stoke was relegated xD
Thanks for reminding me there is balance in life :D

[resopamenic]

Yaha 😁

Now this odd XD. I thought the crowd sing you'll never walk alone chant before i realised i forgot to turn off background noise from my laptop

"pink floyd - fearless"

[Chypmunk]

Swedes take the initiative..... Germans look nervy.

[resopamenic]

Yeah go home german

[hell_storm2004]

At current rate Germany going out! I am frozen in my seat!

[honeykid]

Looks like I might be getting my giant killing anyway. Sweden two up now, so Germany are going to need least that.

[honeykid]

Didnt feel any odd when looking at their group

You didn't think Brazil would win both their opening games?

[hell_storm2004]

Korea making doughnut in the penalty box. Should have taken a shot. Germany look drained...

[Chypmunk]

South Korea could nick this if Son Heung-Min realises he's actually part of a team and not out there on his own...

[resopamenic]

Must be something if mexico and german also score late following the trend. 20 minutes to go!!

[resopamenic]

Didnt feel any odd when looking at their group

You didn't think Brazil would win both their opening games?no i mean it for England group

[resopamenic]

Yeah seems it already legit. Bye german

[hell_storm2004]

Not taking Sane was a mistake... and Werner just didn't work out.

[Chypmunk]

Should be a goal for South Korea

[resopamenic]

Var strike again! Kek

[Chypmunk]

It's a rout :D

[hell_storm2004]

Its over! :(

[Chypmunk]

Not only out but finishing bottom of their group :eek: :D

[resopamenic]

Another Anti climax from previous champion!!
But beware the kraut will strive back from this, even stronger

[resopamenic]

bro in law is pretty irritating tonight said german humiliated by bunch of boyband members 😐 went straight disrespecting both team

[cat_sidhe]

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAS!

[Gatsby]

OH MY GOD KOREA WON I'M SO HAPPY YESSSSSS

[gandalf26]

VAR dawn of a new era.

[Gatsby]

But wait, I told my friends I'd shave my head if Korea won by two or more points...

D'oh.

[Chypmunk]

But wait, I told my friends I'd shave my head if Korea won by two or more points...

D'oh.
That was a very bold bald statement to make Gats :eek:

[cat_sidhe]

That was a very bold bald statement to make Gats :eek:

Must've gotten hairy there for a second...

[hell_storm2004]

Watching BBC/ITV, they do have a lot quiz shows... pretty good. To bad dont see a lot of them of here in America. I guess here flamboyance rules over intellect!

[hell_storm2004]

Losing to Korea its bad... any other team i wouldn't have cared much. As i said before, cant forgive them for 2002.

[Guaporense]

This is crazy. Now I can even believe that England can win this cup.

[Stirchley]

This is crazy. Now I can even believe that England can win this cup.

That would be crazy.

[hell_storm2004]

On to my team now... lets hope we pound Serbia! Two shockers in a day, and I would end up like Maradona, in the hospital!

[Chypmunk]

Half-time for Serbia v Brazil and my prediction is halfway right ...... that's gotta be an omen innit :D

[hell_storm2004]

Was your Germany one right?? :)

[Chypmunk]

Can't remember :shifty: :whistle: :shifty:

:nope: Different game, has no bearing anyway :nope:

(besides, I can't get two faildictions right in the same day or I'd have to start renaming them)

edit: That second goal has torn it :D

[hell_storm2004]

We are through!! Kinda happy sad. Would have loved to see Germany in the second round. But alas.... Brazil FTW!

[Tugg]

Brazil is getting in the groove.

[Guaporense]

Without Germany now bets on Brazil winning put 30% probability, Spain around 23%, France 12% and Belgium 16%. Argentina, despite classifying only has 7% chance of winning, apparently their football doesn't inspire much confidence.

[hell_storm2004]

With a defense like that, it certainly shouldn't.

[Dani8]

Australia did really well




Go Peru 💪

[Guaporense]

I was looking at the table for the cup and it is looking like that Spain has a much more favorable stituation than Brazil has to reach the final.

If everything goes to the favorites Brazil is going to face Mexico, followed by Belgium, followed by France or Argentina followed by Spain in the final. While Spain is going to face Russia, then Croatia, then England to reach the final. So Brazil has a much harder road to cross before reaching the final than Spain. On paper Spain is already almost in the final considering all teams they have to play are regarded as vastly inferior to the teams Brazil has to play, except maybe England in semi-final vis Argentina for Brazil.

[Mr Minio]

Croatia is going to wreck 'em all.

[Chypmunk]

Aha, setting the excuses up early this time eh :D

Anywho ... today's games....
Japan 1 - 2 Poland
Senegal 0 - 2 Colombia
England 2 - 1 Belgium
Panama 2 - 2 Tunisia

[Mr Minio]

Japan 1 - 2 Poland Poland's been abysmal. They have no right to win.

[SeeingisBelieving]

My dad made me laugh last night. Watching Serbia v Brazil and he says "Come on Suburbia!" :D.

[resopamenic]

Japan and senegal have the best moment in entire world cup, ever!!
https://youtu.be/HL0CCR8HxZg

[hell_storm2004]

VAR strikes again!

[Tugg]

VAR strikes again!
There should have been a penalty. Senegalese had the initiative and ball. VAR fail. SAD...

[hell_storm2004]

I felt the same way. But Danny Murphy was saying it was a great tackle. Even with VAR, the bar debate would never go way.

[gandalf26]

There should have been a penalty. Senegalese had the initiative and ball. VAR fail. SAD...

How can you say it was a penalty, it was a great tackle clear as day. His foot connects with the ball.

[Tugg]

How can you say it was a penalty, it was a great tackle clear as day. His foot connects with the ball.
He barely touched the ball, it was still in Senegalese possession. He cut his legs more than he kicked the ball.

[gandalf26]

I'm watching again and its a fantastic tackle, he back heels the ball and prevents the possible goal. He does connect with the leg on the way through but he has to.

[honeykid]

This is crazy. Now I can even believe that England can win this cup.
Guap, you're obviously very ill. Go and seek medical help immediately. :D

I thought it was a penalty. Saw the replay. Still thought it was a penalty. However, the last time I saw it.... I don't know if it was a different angle, whether I saw something I'd not noticed before or if Danny Murphy had brainwashed me, but I saw it as a good tackle.

[hell_storm2004]

At current rate Japan are out. If Columbia score, Japan are through on cards. This is a tight group.

[hell_storm2004]

Columbia score!

[resopamenic]

That was tricky one. Im agree with var tho' 🙃🙃

[resopamenic]

This group again. One goal could change their fate right now

[resopamenic]

Idk what happen but seems japam keep some of their key players on this crucial match