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***Official*** 2018 World Cup thread (and Drinking Guide) (2 Viewers)
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AAABatteries
Footballguy
Peru played well - a little unlucky, and Schmeichel was huge.
rustycolts
Footballguy
Another great game.Love Denmark's goalie.
Dinsy Ejotuz
Footballguy
+1 ... very entertaining WC so far.
rustycolts
Footballguy
So what does that do for Peru's chances to go a little deeper?Are they pretty much done now?
Agree with D, forget about Iceland's very strong Euros in 2016 (drew Portugal and beat Austria and England). Nigeria and Croatia should be fun. I have E higher where Serbia and Costa Rica can easily play spoiler.
C-F is going to be a close stretch of games in the rotation each time
Dinsy Ejotuz
Footballguy
AAABatteries
Footballguy
They are in trouble. They really need a result against France or otherwise they are probably done.
AAABatteries
Footballguy
I just see Brazil breezing through group E - I guess 2nd place is up for grabs and I could see any of the other 3 get it.
Dinsy Ejotuz
Footballguy
AAABatteries
Footballguy
So what are our thoughts on VAR so far? I have to say that I've been one that's complained for years that they don't have it so I'd be kind of a hypocrite to change my mind now. As long as they keep it moving quickly I'm happy with it. One thing I didn't like was it appeared that they stopped play to do the one review and I don't like that.
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rustycolts
Footballguy
Really enjoying this so far.Not going to pick anymore teams to pull for.I just put the voo doo on them when I do that.Just going to enjoy the games.Kind of reminds me of the first time I watched the NCAA basketball tournament couldn't believe I had missed that all those years and that was when I was in my 30s.
Sebowski
Footballguy
The Gator
Footballguy
I still feel a bit of uncomfortable with how much Brazil is favored. Switzerland/Brazil tomorrow should be a good one, shame I'll miss the 2nd half of it :(
Having watched it implemented in the FA cup, where they seemingly reviewed every decision - I'd say they are doing a much better job with it in the WC.
I think it has a place - if its used properly. No complaints so far.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
I have listen to the announcer a bunch over the past couple of years on Fox so I am used of his uniqueness but I still get caught saying "huh?" every time he calls a throw in a hand ball.
I don't know where he is getting that from, because I don't think it is a translation of the Spanish term for a throw in.
I don't know where he is getting that from, because I don't think it is a translation of the Spanish term for a throw in.
ILUVBEER99
Footballguy
I'm confused. They were pushing constantly in 2nd half. Had tons of good shots that just didn't connect.
lardonastick
Footballguy
19 year old keeper at this level has to be incredibly rare, no?
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
I did not understand that comment either. I assume I just misread it. They were pushing until the very end. Denmark did a nice job slowing down injury time with some fouls.
msommer
Footballguy
The Gator
Footballguy
Don't want to speak for Slap, but he might have meant those fouls. When you're down late, you don't writhe on the ground after the ref has whistled a foul. At least two guys wasted time on the ground when they should have bounced up and taken a quick kick.
Only caught my attention because my brother said "oh now he's pretending to be more hurt than he should be ". And that shouldn't happen when you're down one late. Pop up and get the ball going
Only caught my attention because my brother said "oh now he's pretending to be more hurt than he should be ". And that shouldn't happen when you're down one late. Pop up and get the ball going
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msommer
Footballguy
Dinsy Ejotuz
Footballguy
He meant at the very end... when the guy taking the throw in acted like he had days to take it and the ref blew the whistle before he got it into the box. Thought to myself he needed to hustle as he picked it up -- and he didn't.
AAABatteries
Footballguy
I don't like them to win the whole thing but they are easy favorites in the group for me.
AAABatteries
Footballguy
Despite playing for Real the last few years I still think Modric is underrated.
The Gator
Footballguy
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
Looks like Kompany has regained enough health to stay with Belgium as Ciman was sent back to Belgium before he gets released back to LA.
AAABatteries
Footballguy
Lovren is #1 with a bullet.
ETA - I know you meant Real but I couldn't pass up a Lovren joke
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Yes. Also nobody went after the ball as it went out for Peru (a Danish player did). I know they were gassed, just nothing something you expect to see.
AAABatteries
Footballguy
gianmarco
Footballguy
