Fierce_LiNk Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 3 minutes ago, drahkon said: Cavani with yet another beautiful goal. This matchday...hhhhhnnnnnggggg. I pretty much did that after the goal. Amazing finish. Beautiful performance from Cavani, he's really done everything today. Hope he gets his hat-trick now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drahkon Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 (edited) I usually don't like Ronaldo's attitude on the pitch but class act just now. Gutted for Cavani Hope it's nothing serious. Edited June 30, 2018 by drahkon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fierce_LiNk Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 Some of these Portuguese players are a bit blah, mainly the full backs. Also, not enough runners from midfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hero-of-Time Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 Decent game. The better team certainly won again. It's going to take a special attacking team to break down Uruguay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fierce_LiNk Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 The right result, imo. Portugal didn't do enough in the final third and made so many bad decisions in the final third. Also, such a lack of pace in the team. Uruguay looked very comfortable defensively and the keeper didn't have that much to do. Hard to break down that defence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drahkon Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 12 minutes ago, Hero-of-Time said: The better team certainly won again. It's going to take a special attacking team to break down Uruguay. If only Germany was still in the tournament. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnas Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 (edited) Well... Frustrating result for sure. Uruguay played better, and there wasn't much we could do about it. Really frustrated with our players, a lot of mistakes there. I know the field was slippery, but still. Uruguay are now going to have their hands (feet?) full with France, and that's going to be a great game, I'm sure. As long as they don't bite anybody, I'll be rooting for them. Just now, drahkon said: If only Germany was still in the tournament. The offensive that Germany showed in this tournament wasn't going to break Uruguay, either Edited June 30, 2018 by Jonnas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnas Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 (edited) EDIT: nvm Edited June 30, 2018 by Jonnas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drahkon Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 8 minutes ago, Jonnas said: The offensive that Germany showed in this tournament wasn't going to break Uruguay, either Yeah, that was part of the joke. Thanks for rubbing it in, you dick 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julius Posted June 30, 2018 Author Share Posted June 30, 2018 (edited) Gutted for Ronaldo, but couldn’t be happier for Uruguay. The discipline on show in their high press, especially by Cavani and Suarez, was a joy to watch, and Godín was excellent as ever. Argentina were poorly structured, so it’ll be very interesting to see how France cope against a much more rigid side. Wasn't too happy with the ref tonight, I have to say. A couple of good calls, sure, but there were some very clear fouls that weren’t given (with that challenge in Quaresma towards the end in particular springing to mind), with it looking a bit out of his control at times, and he took quite a while in blowing his whistle on almost every occasion — even for the most basic of calls. Hopefully tomorrow’s games will be as good as today’s. At the very least, Spain v. Russia should at least be just as loud Edited June 30, 2018 by Julius Caesar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killthenet Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 Disappointed for Ronaldo but Uruguay were resolute and Portugal couldn't really create too much. Cavani's goals were great, he and Suarez linked up well. Fantastic start to the knockout stages, the star players of France and Uruguay really showed up and although France weren't totally convincing they look like they're on the right track. Uruguay will put up a stiff challenge defensively and the French certainly showed some defensive frailty at times against Argentina so although they'll be favourites it should still be an entertaining match. Tomorrow's games looks cut and dry on paper but I think Russia could cause an upset against Spain and Croatia always seem to impress in the group stages but fall apart when it matters so if Denmark stay composed and patient they might be able to nick it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fierce_LiNk Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Predictions for today, people? Spain 2 - 0 Russia I think Russia will start off strong and will have a couple of great chances that they don't take. Then, Spain's experience will show and they'll get a goal late in the first half and then another around the 70th minute mark. Russia will go for it and throw everything at Spain, but they'll stand strong to go through. Croatia 3 - 1 Denmark Croatia will put in a really top performance against Denmark and will get through this game comfortably. Denmark will score from a corner to make the scoreline respectable, but I can only see Croatia win this one. Now watch me get this horribly wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drahkon Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Hopes: Spain 0 - 1 RussiaCroatia 0 - 2 Denmark Predictions: Spain 2 - 0 Russia Croatia 2 - 1 Denmark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fierce_LiNk Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Just now, drahkon said: Hopes: Spain 0 - 1 RussiaCroatia 0 - 2 Denmark Predictions: Spain 2 - 0 Russia Croatia 2 - 1 Denmark Spain and Croatia going out would shake things up even more. Would be fantastic for England! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hero-of-Time Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 I'm just hoping Russia do Spain over and knock them out. Ive enjoyed watching Croatia play so I would like them to remain in the tournament. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hero-of-Time Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 I freaking love the Russian national anthem. It's so epic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fierce_LiNk Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Every time the Russian anthem comes on, I stand and think of this: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hero-of-Time Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 7 minutes ago, Fierce_LiNk said: Every time the Russian anthem comes on, I stand and think of this: That's hilarious. Thats exactly what I think of as well! I think that's where my love of the anthem stemmed from. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hero-of-Time Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 What a hilarious own goal. Screw you, Spain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fierce_LiNk Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 11 minutes ago, Hero-of-Time said: That's hilarious. Thats exactly what I think of as well! I think that's where my love of the anthem stemmed from. For the motherland! Terrible goal to give away. Given all the momentum to Spain now. Russia need to blag a goal from somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drahkon Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 As much as I like the Russian anthem, this should be their new one: Anyway...what a stupid own goal. Game's decided most likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fierce_LiNk Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Gah, great chance for Russia just then. Thought they had equalised. They're doing ok, but it looks like my 2-0 guess might be about right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drahkon Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 (edited) Something that bothers me in today's professional football, unreasonably so: Foul throws. I've seen so many in the World Cup alone...it annoys me to no end. Sometimes I wonder if I was a good ref. I'd go to each team before a match and tell them: diving (in any form, be it falling without contact or crying on the ground) = yellow card grabbing the ball after being fouled (even it it is a foul) = yellow card demanding a yellow card for another player = yellow card (for you ) raising your voice after I've told you to be quiet = yellow card any kind of insulting gesture = red card All of this from the very first second. I guess that would result in aborted matches left and right I do wish that refs would set a precedent, though. Aaaaanyways...Russia is back, baby Edited July 1, 2018 by drahkon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hero-of-Time Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 1-1! Game on! Sick of all the faff on in pen areas during this WC. Once the ref gives a pen and the player is ready to take it, the opposition should get the hell out of the box. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drahkon Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Just now, Hero-of-Time said: Sick of all the faff on in pen areas during this WC. Once the ref gives a pen and the player is ready to take it, the opposition should get the hell out of the box. Add that to my list: stay in the box = yellow card and cross the line during a free kick = yellow card 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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