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2018 FIFA World Cup |OT| Go big and get VAR'd!

squallheart

Member
Congrats Russia. I had a feeling Spain was going to loose and all analysts had them as one of the finalists with Brazil xD
 

Atrus

Gold Member
Hopefully nobody took their time to settle in before watching or you'd miss both goals by the 4th minute lol. Both teams seem close to evenly matched with Croatia being the more aggressive so far.
 

Woffls

Member
God damn ITV is killing me. Unmuting their shitty web player after every ad? Fuck. Off.

Watching BBC matches in 4k HLG is just another level.
 

Atrus

Gold Member
Everyone is tired. Denmark, Croatia, even the audience. 15 mins until shootout and then anything goes.
 

Mr Hyde

Member
Come on Denmark, my Nordic brothers. You must prevail!

EDIT: Fucking hell. Schmeichel better show his heritage now.
 
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MDSLKTR

Member
Russia will be having fun until the buck stops at either Spain or Portugal.

Just sayin ;)

Spain's way is soooo easy. They will definetely be there till the end.

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Atrus

Gold Member
Croatia denied twice. First was the foul on an open net that would have been a sure goal and second with the penalty kick that should have been retaken since Schmeckle came off the line early.
 

shira

Member
These games are completely unpredictable.

I don't know if I like the PK's, but they are entertaining af
 
Ouch. Thanks for showing me how wrong I was. lol

Never underestimate the host country. It's actually one of the few things that I don't enjoy about the World Cup. Things always seem to fall conveniently in the hosts favor, more than what ought to happen realistically, imo.
 
Any of England’s potential opponents will consider the game a near 50 / 50 opportunity, with a good chance of beating them.

England have a chance of a deep run but they have to play great, no matter the opponent.
 
S

SLoWMoTIoN

Unconfirmed Member
Fifa games are 90% of bad acting and 10% of ???

Mexico isn't losing as bad so far but expected they'd lose.
 

longdi

Banned
Brazil and France should have been the finals.

Crazy to think Brazil was so shit 2 years ago, until they appointed Tite, he transformed them into a team.
So hard to score against them, and so dangerous on the counter.
Done in such a short span, amazing!
 

kischine

Member
Olé Mexico! HU3HUE BRBR

Can I hope Nippon wins against Belgium? Can I atleast dream that is remotely possible?
 

Atrus

Gold Member
Good try all things considered but Mexico lacked the coaching to deal with the current Brazilian team. Mexico rightly took chances and were able to stave away the Brazilian counter-attacks but in return often ran out of runway room or crossed into midfield to... nobody else but Brazilian players. Without proper leadership, players had to try to make plays on field that they couldn't see or sense.

This is a good Brazilian team, fast on the offense and defense with great depth so if there was a team to lose to, Mexico lost to a team that is looking like they're the #1 team of the tournament.

Neymar can get bent though. Neymar and Suarez are skilled players but both make it look like they're getting hit by snipers on field only to run just fine minutes later.
 
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Inuteu

Member
Belgium having no easy time to score against Japan

but hopefully Brazil Vs Belgium will be a great game
 

Atrus

Gold Member
Belgium not looking to be a challenge for Brazil at this rate. Japan is clearly outclassed but Belgium can't seal the deal and almost pulled an England with nearly conceding that goal there, though not sure if offside.

I can only imagine what Brazil would be thinking if they were to face Japan instead.
 
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