Belgium vs Japan

[FactualFrank]

Be honest - that wasn't the reason at all.

I'm being honest. When they scored I still thought Belgium would win. Scroll back - I made the edit.

So yes. Yes it was that reason.

[FactualFrank]

I can't disagree with that one.

Is that actually siding with me or against me?

[duncandisorderly]

You're a nobhead. A thick nobhead at that.

I'm not sure that's entirely called for!

[ColonelCool]

Is that actually siding with me or against me?

I'm with you. You do seem to have a bit of anger in how you're replying, but ultimately, you're talking a lot of sense. The posters who are against you don't rubbish all the time, not just about your posts.

[Tall Paul]

Before kick off I was just about to post that Japan would go 2-0 up before Belgium pulled a couple back through headers then Chadli would bag the winner in injury time, but I didn't because of reasons. I was right again though.

I've also predicted how every other game in this World Cup is going to go and I'll reveal my predictions after it's finished.

[ColonelCool]

I'm not sure that's entirely called for!

You are one of the biggest trolls on here. You wind me up as well.

[duncandisorderly]

You are one of the biggest trolls on here. You wind me up as well.

I barely post!

[FactualFrank]

I barely post!

Thank feck for that! So I'm not the only person who thinks you're a two hat.

[duncandisorderly]

Thank feck for that! So I'm not the only person who thinks you're a two hat.

How?! What've I done?!

[ecc]

When you come back and win after being two down you've got to have something about you. The feeling with this unbelieveable generation is what's the best line-up. Wilmots got stick for not finding the right line-up. Although I think he is one of their best players perhaps the fact that Nainggolan no longer has to be slotted into the configuration is, paradoxically, making it easier for Martinez. And when you've got a player like Eden Hazard in your team you always have a chance.

[FactualFrank]

How?! What've I done?!

Get over yourself you narcissist.

Did you forget posting that?

Feel free to have a pop at me. I'll have a pop back.

[FactualFrank]

When you come back and win after being two down you've got to have something about you. The feeling with this unbelieveable generation is what's the best line-up. Wilmots got stick for not finding the right line-up. Although I think he is one of their best players perhaps the fact that Nainggolan no longer has to be slotted into the configuration is, paradoxically, making it easier for Martinez. And when you've got a player like Eden Hazard in your team you always have a chance.

A good point. Belgium have some serious quality all over the park. Ego? Most definitely. Hazard is not a team player, but he'll still be dangerous.

[duncandisorderly]

I think FactualFrank and ColonelCool are the same person.

[Devils_Advocate]

Did you forget posting that?

Feel free to have a pop at me. I'll have a pop back.

You're a bundle of fun lately

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLlv_aZjHXc

[ColonelCool]

I think FactualFrank and ColonelCool are the same person.

I agree.

[duncandisorderly]

You need help mate.

[FactualFrank]

You're a bundle of fun lately

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLlv_aZjHXc

I just can't be doing with some posters. And not sure whats all about the youtube links.

[FactualFrank]

You need help mate.

And you need a good hiding. Which I'd gladly give to you. Just because somebody happens to agree with me it doesn't mean they are me. People can think for themsselves you know.

Again - only retaliating to your trolling.

[jurek]

In the first instance I feel I've got to hand it to Japan
for taking Belgium to the wire and not just desperate defending
all the time. They came forward whenever they could and might have easily got
one more. And the goals they scored were pretty good too.

So, well done to them.

But the Belgium winner was something else and worthy of winning any game.
It was probably less then 10 seconds from Belgium defending a corner to it
being in the back of the net at the other end. And in the last minute, too.

Belgium v Brazil could be one hell of a game and whoever does win it
could well go on to the Final. And probably win it too.

Unless, of course we get there too.

[chekhov]

Shame we can't have a sectioned off area of the message board for bickering. Can you all stop now, you are not making yourselves look good.

[ColonelCool]

Me and Gianni Infantino are the same person. I just watched the game

[FactualFrank]

In the first instance I feel I've got to hand it to Japan
for taking Belgium to the wire and not just desperate defending
all the time. They came forward whenever they could and might have easily got
one more. And the goals they scored were pretty good too.

So, well done to them.

But the Belgium winner was something else and worthy of winning any game.
It was probably less then 10 seconds from Belgium defending a corner to it
being in the back of the net at the other end. And in the last minute, too.

Belgium v Brazil could be one hell of a game and whoever does win it
could well go on to the Final. And probably win it too.

Unless, of course we get there too.

I think Japan closed down and pressed really well. They looked to have so much energy. Belgium just had too much quality.

[Long Time Lurker]

The third Belgium goal was worthy of a GEICO World Cup slide.

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Fav commercial of World Cup coverage so far.

[ecc]

Just seen the goals.

Not sure Vertonghen meant to head it in the net.

Hazard's cross for Fellaini was superb. And the last goal was a great team move.

Two good strikes from the Japanese.

Missed a good match.

[South West Claret.]

Just seen the goals.

Not sure Vertonghen meant to head it in the net.

Hazard's cross for Fellaini was superb. And the last goal was a great team move.

Two good strikes from the Japanese.

Missed a good match.

You certainly did I think most people thought the result would be a stroll for Belgium but far from it as the Japanese matched the Belgiums for much of the match.