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[Wilbur]

Do they suck at playing soccer?

No, but neither does Wayne Rooney, and I'd argue that having him in the England team ensures the team sets up poorly tactically.

It's not all about skill. It's been rumoured the squad are happy Nasri is out because he's a moany prick when he doesn't start. Ribery is far more of a miss, but Griezemann is no slouch.

 

[Willkiller]

What a bummer that it get's dark so early in Brazil this time of the year.
Games during daylight are always one of the higlights of a World Cup or Euro for me.

Oh I disagree, I love night games

 

[Hieberrr]

I thought the ref was fine minus the penalty call and maybe two challenges.

 

[PandaPedinte]

Nothing more fitting than the national team being helped by the referee on the stadium of a club well known for also being helped by them.

/dead

 

[Feorax]

No, but neither does Wayne Rooney, and I'd argue that having him in the England team ensures the team sets up poorly tactically.

Exactly. As good as Rooney can be when he can be arsed, the idea of him playing at the apex of a midfield and man-marking Pirlo fills me with dread.

 

[LuuKyK]

HAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAAHAHAHAHA

Dying here.

 

[DominoKid]

Do they suck at playing soccer?

they're assholes. ribery less so. neither will be missed that much as their replacements are very good.

 

[Fry]

I don't like it when we win by a robbed goal

 

[LuuKyK]

Eng?

Your post it too offensive.

Penalty for Brasil.

 

[Wilbur]

I don't like it when we win by a robbed goal

please change your name to #fryfutbol and all will be forgiven

 

[Mobius 1]

I don't like it when we win by a robbed goal

The Marcelo jokes are worth this mess. I'm dying here.

 

[PhaZZe]

from wiki lol

ahahhaha wiki did it again!

anyway oscar played amazing #manofthematch

 

[Juz]

Off to bed now.

Looking forward to the full matchday tomorrow.

 

[Envelope]

so exhausted after just one match, how will i survive the next few weeks...

 

[2 Slice Toaster]

You know, although I understand the terrible ref call on that one goal, some of the reactions here are a bit extreme.

Its the WC, overreaction is at an 11, as it always is. You've got the tribalistic qualities of the world's biggest sport combined with extreme nationalism, it guarantees a drama-filled shitshow.

 

[PandaPedinte]

He was playing for Croatia during all match.

 

[Eyeh4wk]

I don't like it when we win by a robbed goal

IMO Marcelo's own goal makes up for the robbed penalty.

 

[Konosuke]

Thank god tomorrow we have 3 matches, I need more schadenfreude.

 

[Gurthang]

He was playing for Croatia during all match.

/dead

 

[Good Job Bob]

Is Coutinho really not good enough to be included in this Brazilian squad? ¯\_(&#12484_/¯

 

[survivor]

He was playing for Croatia during all match.

their best striker today

 

[Mr.Marston]

Is Coutinho really not good enough to be included in this Brazilian squad? ¯_(&#12484_/¯

Yes.

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Anyway, congrats BrazilGaf.

Destiny Alpha timeeeee

 

[jtb]

Is Coutinho really not good enough to be included in this Brazilian squad? ¯\_(&#12484_/¯

he's garbage.

 

[mercenar1e]

their best striker today

yeah lol what will Croatia do without him.

 

[danwarb]

Exactly. As good as Rooney can be when he can be arsed, the idea of him playing at the apex of a midfield and man-marking Pirlo fills me with dread.

Raheem tho.

 

[Tugatrix]

 

[Zeroth]

Its the WC, overreaction is at an 11, as it always is. You've got the tribalistic qualities of the world's biggest sport combined with extreme nationalism, it guarantees a drama-filled shitshow.

Well, the drama is certainly making this thread pretty interesting, so keep it up people

 

[Elchele]

:lol

nice

 

[Fry]

he's garbage.

 

[red13th]

The Marcelo jokes are worth this mess. I'm dying here.

:lol

 

[Feorax]

Is Coutinho really not good enough to be included in this Brazilian squad? ¯_(&#12484_/¯

Not yet. Probably will be in the years to come, but he needs to improve his goalscoring for the position he plays in.

 

[Wenger'sBakedBaguettes]

I don't like it when we win by a robbed goal

Two legit goals although you could argue that Croatia should have gotten another goal.

 

[R10Neymarfan]

WC already delivering with memes, images,and gifs, webm

 

[smokeandmirrors]

the drama filled shitshows is one of the best things about the world cup

 

[Disagree Guy]

Yes.

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Anyway, congrats BrazilGaf.

Destiny Alpha timeeeee

Shots fired. Coutinho is better than hulk, why is he even selected? Coz strength?

 

[gashikunFLCL]

<<<<Best Croatia player.

 

[cremino]

Subasic > Pletikosa

 

[AlexBasch]

It's times like these I treasure being able to work at home.

 

[Baleoce]

Tomorrow is Round 2:

 

[Sato Koiji]

Pletikosa is so slow...DAMN!

 

[Feorax]

Shots fired. Coutinho is better than hulk, why is he even selected? Coz strength?

Coutinho can struggle out wide against better teams. If he get's cut off he can't really break back through and becomes Ozil-esque.

 

[john whiteguy84]

I'm excited to see Paul Pogba... He will be a household name after this tournament, dude is legit and young too

 

[7aged]

Tomorrow is Round 2:

Fuck yeah. I'm down for some de-Jong fu

 

[Chaotix]

Dat Spain/Netherlands game tomorrow is gonna be a war.

time times are EST.

 

[Envelope]

Pletikosa out and Mandjukic in should hopefully mean a better performance for Croatia on wednesday, despite the ref BS Croatia still looked sloppy up front and at the goal.

 

[Mobius 1]

Tomorrow is Round 2:

Street Fighter 5 gifs should go on the Gaming Side.

 

[Magni]

It's times like these I treasure being able to work at home.

It's time like these I treasure working at a company where we stocked up the fridge and got the game on the big screen.

What a shitty game by Brazil, by the Croatian goalkeeper, and by the referee. I love watching the WC, but I'll never take it seriously until FIFA implements video replay for all goals and penalties. The world will be a better place when Blatter fucks off or dies, which ever comes first.

 

[Gentle Rodriguez]

The new thread title is amazing, impressive way to summarize the game.

Hype for tomorrow, good or bad, the game is going to be legendary.

 

[Elchele]

Oh man, I have an exam on monday. I don't know how will I be able to study at all with so many matches coming

 

[Unknown Soldier]

Tomorrow is Round 2:

I feel like there's an edited version of this GIF somewhere with HP bars and a combo counter