World Cup Russia 2018 Thread

MDS posted:

wenger2015 posted:

Can someone explain what he thinks he’s doing???

Demonstrating a world-class strut 

Maybe extra pressure on the right side forces the ball left..... after saying that he hasn’t kicked it yet ........

Slight drift off the threads subject  .............  Anyone watching or aware of BBC iPlayer is transmitting all England games in UHD.  You need a 4K TV & set up an account,  very simple on-screen instructions.   Then in case you want more,  its also available for Wimbledon.   

Two very entertaining matches today. France’s talent and speed was extremely impressive, while Uruguay’s defense and overall team play was just superb. Really looking forward to their quarterfinal match next week!

wenger2015 posted:

Can someone explain what he thinks he’s doing???

What a world class goals by cavani compared to this ridiculous theatre.

We’ve seen some football tonight

Yes I can't remember a start to the round of 16 being as exciting as tonight.

wenger2015 posted:

Can someone explain what he thinks he’s doing???

"Oh sh*t, where's the bloody horse gone?"

I thought Uruguay were great.

tonym posted:

wenger2015 posted:

Can someone explain what he thinks he’s doing???

"Oh sh*t, where's the bloody horse gone?"

Brilliant 

wenger2015 posted:

Can someone explain what he thinks he’s doing???

Sh*t, I've just filled my nappy.

Spain v Russia this afternoon I have tickets to watch it on a big screen on Brighton seafront which I'm thinking might not be the best idea in this heat with the crowds so may give it a miss, regardless should be great match!!

I'm actually in Spain for the world cup final so apart from England I'd love to see Spain win..

Spain v Russia, is it going to be penalties? 

Bob the Builder posted:

I'm actually in Spain for the world cup final so apart from England I'd love to see Spain win..

Yes,..what do you say, Spain is OUT...!!! ????.

???? BOB THE BUILDER,.... Unfortunately,when you are in Spain....no Spain in the finals.

/Peder ????

The first very, very negative result of the round of 16 people will applaud Russia's defensive qualities but for me it was awful. The only consolation is that Spain was probably the only team that Russia could have played this way against because any team who run at Russia's defence will annihilate them.

Peder posted:

Bob the Builder posted:

I'm actually in Spain for the world cup final so apart from England I'd love to see Spain win..

Yes,..what do you say, Spain is OUT...!!! ????.

???? BOB THE BUILDER,.... Unfortunately,when you are in Spain....no Spain in the finals.

/Peder ????

I'm sure my holiday will survive it would have been nice to enjoy a Spain win with the Spanish people but it wasn't to be.

Clears our route to the final...

Bob the Builder posted:

Peder posted:

Bob the Builder posted:

I'm actually in Spain for the world cup final so apart from England I'd love to see Spain win..

Yes,..what do you say, Spain is OUT...!!! ????.

???? BOB THE BUILDER,.... Unfortunately,when you are in Spain....no Spain in the finals.

/Peder ????

I'm sure my holiday will survive it would have been nice to enjoy a Spain win with the Spanish people but it wasn't to be.

???? BOB THE BUILDER,...I understand what you mean,I was on the island of Jersey in 1990, during the World Cup.
Me and my girlfriend sat in a crowded pub and watched England play, when England scored, you were almost scared.
It was an incredible atmosphere, we Swedes are known to be a little more cautious ????.

Currently I listening to Bob Dylan's song Tempest,13 minutes long..... to calm me down a little ????.

/Peder ????

JamieWednesday posted:

Clears our route to the final...

Plus no Iceland to contend with.....

Croatia Vs Denmark: real men playing a game. VAR has nothing to do. Glad Portugal is home, that team what dies like a swan when someone says 'boo'.

I feel a bit sorry for Schmeical, given he saved three penalties but Denmark were dull, as they have been in the group.  Congratulations to Croatia. They have the potential to provide flair in the quarter final whereas Denmark do not, though I suspect Russia would rather meet the Danes.

Yes, congratulations to Croatia, did they deserve to win, not so sure. But definitely better suited to beat Russia then Denmark.

It’s such a funny old game!  After Schmeichel saved Modrić’s PK in extra time, I would have bet on Denmark winning the shootout. They seemed to have the momentum. But then Subašić stole the show, and Croatia advanced. I am expecting a very similar game versus Russia in the quarterfinal.

Russia is to be congratulated for their stamina. Chasing the ball on defense for 120+ minutes is not an easy thing to do! The only positive thing I can think to say about Spain is congratulations on setting a new World Cup record for completed passes. 

I'm afraid as I said earlier I cannot congratulate Russia for sticking 10 men behind the ball for 99% of that match but of course Spain played into their hands with their own brand of boring although less negative football.

Congratulations to Croatia the correct team won because despite Schmeichel saving Modric's first penalty Croatia were denied an open goal by a very cynical Danish foul. Although niether team played very well Croatia on balance deserved to go through.                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Bob the Builder posted:

I'm afraid as I said earlier I cannot congratulate Russia for sticking 10 men behind the ball for 99% of that match but of course Spain played into their hands with their own brand of boring although less negative football.

Congratulations to Croatia the correct team won because despite Schmeichel saving Modric's first penalty Croatia were denied an open goal by a very cynical Danish foul. Although niether team played very well Croatia on balance deserved to go through.                                                                                                                                                                                                           

I can’t understand why the Danish defender wasn’t sent off. After all he was the last defender and clearly denied the Croatian foward a goal scoring opportunity. Have the rules changed for the World Cup?

sjbabbey posted:

Bob the Builder posted:

I'm afraid as I said earlier I cannot congratulate Russia for sticking 10 men behind the ball for 99% of that match but of course Spain played into their hands with their own brand of boring although less negative football.

Congratulations to Croatia the correct team won because despite Schmeichel saving Modric's first penalty Croatia were denied an open goal by a very cynical Danish foul. Although niether team played very well Croatia on balance deserved to go through.                                                                                                                                                                                                           

I can’t understand why the Danish defender wasn’t sent off. After all he was the last defender and clearly denied the Croatian foward a goal scoring opportunity. Have the rules changed for the World Cup?

Yes, the IFAB changed the rule a couple of years ago, reducing the the punishment for impeding a clear goal scoring opportunity. Players can still be sent off for obvious holding or for a flagrant deliberate handball in the penalty box, but not when the ref thinks they are legitimately trying to play the ball.  That's now a yellow, not a red plus suspension.