***Official*** 2018 World Cup thread (and Drinking Guide) (2 Viewers)

[CletiusMaximus]

Germany should still advance. Sweden and S Korea in the group. 

 Avoiding England’s side of the bracket - Jogi playing 4d. 

 

[TripItUp]

you can leave the field now Mexico...lots of futbol to be played.

 

[CletiusMaximus]

That worked out alright for them last time they played. 

It could be 7-1 the other way if the Germans don’t fix this. Credit to Mexico and it’s plan today but those counter attacks were too easy. 

 

[ffldrew]

Lotta Russian prostitutes getting paid tonight in Moscow

 

[Slapdash]

Draxler and Khedira probably shouldn't start the next match.  Weak points for Germany in the midfield.

 

[AAABatteries]

Neat stat. https://twitter.com/mexicoworldcup/status/1008386533009903617

When they showed this during the match all I could think of was poor Buffon missing out on his 6th.  Sorry Kafka. 

 

[Ramsay Hunt Experience]

It could be 7-1 the other way if the Germans don’t fix this. Credit to Mexico and it’s plan today but those counter attacks were too easy. 

Death of the double-pivot?  

 

[Chaos Commish]

Who was the guy that put money in Mexico at +750?

 It was hardly "money" though. $20 for grins.

 

[charvik]

Derek Rae is far from brutal.  He has been calling games all over the world for 20 plus years.  Every American who watches the sport knows his voice and he is extremely well respected by fans and in the industry.

He may be, but the woman reporting with him was dreadful.

 

[AAABatteries]

I seem to be the only one not down on Germany after that match.  They hit the cross bar and the post and had plenty of possession.  Mexico was fantastic on the counter and deserved the goal but it's not like they dominated the match.  Feels like Mexico shot their load - great win but it'll most likely just meaning finishing 1st vs. 2nd.

 

[AAABatteries]

To put it another way - if I'm Brazil or France or another of the favorites and I could pick playing Mexico or Germany there's no chance I'm picking Germany.  Maybe I'm stating the obvious or maybe I just hate Mexico or maybe both.

 

[The Z Machine]

I seem to be the only one not down on Germany after that match.  They hit the cross bar and the post and had plenty of possession.  Mexico was fantastic on the counter and deserved the goal but it's not like they dominated the match.  Feels like Mexico shot their load - great win but it'll most likely just meaning finishing 1st vs. 2nd.

Getting out 1st means a much easier draw though. How many Cup winners came out second in group?

Also, Mexico needs to do a professional job on SK and Sweden. They could easily slip into second with a loss in the next two games.

 

[The Gator]

Getting out 1st means a much easier draw though. How many Cup winners came out second in group?

Spain?

 

[AAABatteries]

Getting out 1st means a much easier draw though. How many Cup winners came out second in group?

Agree on 1st match but after that it's kind of a crapshoot, no?  Somebody like @QuizGuy66 could probably tell us.

 

[The Z Machine]

To put it another way - if I'm Brazil or France or another of the favorites and I could pick playing Mexico or Germany there's no chance I'm picking Germany.  Maybe I'm stating the obvious or maybe I just hate Mexico or maybe both.

No, I think you're right based on this result. Now if Mexico dominates in their next two, I'd rather play the less hot team that might have shaken confidence.  Really this game just makes the group and knockouts more interesting.

 

[The Z Machine]

Spain?

I know they strughlef in their first game, but I thought they finished first group in 2010.

 

[charvik]

Getting out 1st means a much easier draw though. How many Cup winners came out second in group?

Also, Mexico needs to do a professional job on SK and Sweden. They could easily slip into second with a loss in the next two games.

Yeah, agree with this. México could struggle against Sweden. They normally play a dull, soul crushing defensive style. Could frustrate them into mistakes when México needs to be the offensive team.

 

[Slapdash]

I seem to be the only one not down on Germany after that match.  They hit the cross bar and the post and had plenty of possession.  Mexico was fantastic on the counter and deserved the goal but it's not like they dominated the match.  Feels like Mexico shot their load - great win but it'll most likely just meaning finishing 1st vs. 2nd.

I feel like people always make too much out of how favorites open the tournament

 

[Sinn Fein]

To put it another way - if I'm Brazil or France or another of the favorites and I could pick playing Mexico or Germany there's no chance I'm picking Germany.  Maybe I'm stating the obvious or maybe I just hate Mexico or maybe both.

I don't think France, nor Brazil are worried about either team.  I said it at the start, Germany are a level below their normal standards.

 

[Sinn Fein]

At least the announcers don't show any bias

 

[BassNBrew]

If that's not a yellow, then what is?  At least 15 yards for a horse collar.

 

[The Gator]

If that's not a yellow, then what is?  At least 15 yards for a horse collar.

Neymar dove

 

[Jaysus]

Neymar's bird nest hat is neat.

 

[The Gator]

Classic Coutinho 

 

[Ramsay Hunt Experience]

You knew Phil had one of those check to his right foot bombs in him this tournament. 

 

[Christo]

 

[Sinn Fein]

If Brazil lose the WC - someone else cheated

 

[The Z Machine]

That's a strike and a half. 

 

[Jaysus]

Yeah, if Coutinho is scoring those goals again, the world is in trouble.

 

[Capella]

Beautiful. Watching peak Brazil is incredible. 

 

[The Z Machine]

If anything, Brazil is weak on defense, with Danilo and Miranda starting, but Casemiro staying home helps that tremendously. We'll see if they can keep their shape against better competition.

 

[TripItUp]

Jesus what a strike.

And then Willian with the sweet move in the open field.

Brazil came to play.

 

[TripItUp]

Switzerland going overboard...deserved a red there

 

[Christo]

Switzerland going overboard...deserved a red there

Say what?

 

[Slapdash]

Always got a chuckle out of all these commercials about Neymar needing to put Brazil on his back to win.  Coutinho and Willian are in great form

 

[TripItUp]

Say what?

Definitely not a red, I just hate dirty play.  Glad he got the yellow.

 

[Mjolnirs]

 

[Eephus]

Brazil is the total package. You get the poor along with the sublime.  

 

[JaxBill]

That pushoff happens all the time. Just ask Michael Irvin.

 

[Native]

Chicarito crying at the end of the Mexico game was pure passion. 

 

[Christo]

I'd like to punch every game commentator in the mouth who uses the word ensuing. Yes, we know it's the ensuing corner, we're watching the game.

 

[The Gator]

Chicarito crying at the end of the Mexico game was pure passion. 

I hope he cries again when they get knocked out.

 

[TripItUp]

Quit grabbing Neymar's jersey, you Swiss ####s.

 

[TripItUp]

How many yellows on Neymar is that...Switzerland the new Italy?

 

[Christo]

How many yellows on Neymar is that...Switzerland the new Italy?

I make it 3.

 

[chet]

This sport would be an order of magnitude better without the fake crying and the faking of injuries.

 

[CletiusMaximus]

great twitter take on La'Don's Wells Fargo ad

Pablo Maurer‏Verified account @MLSist 5h5 hours ago

Pablo Maurer Retweeted Wells Fargo

“Some might say that when I scored my first international goal against Mexico in 2000, I opened my account without anyone’s permission. That’s why I’m proud to represent Wells Fargo.”

 

[TripItUp]

that's a card!!!

 

[TripItUp]

Terrible non-call, WTF?

 

[The Gator]

Jesus playing over Firmino is a joke. They deserve this result if it holds