World cup thread

Claret · Post by **Claret** » Tue Jun 26, 2018 8:52 pm

dermotdermot wrote:I’m sorry, but I want Argentina to win.

No need to apologise. It’s allowed

BurnleyFC · Post by **BurnleyFC** » Tue Jun 26, 2018 8:52 pm

I want the Argies to win, as I did Germany, simply because I want to see the best players in the world playing.

If England are going to do anything in this competition then we need to be able to beat the best teams regardless.

Rick_Muller · Post by **Rick_Muller** » Tue Jun 26, 2018 8:53 pm

dermotdermot wrote:I’m sorry, but I want Argentina to win.

Me too...

So at some point we can hopefully put the fat druggy tw@t into and early grave by stuffing them at some point in this tournament...

john'sroseyspecs · Post by **john'sroseyspecs** » Tue Jun 26, 2018 8:59 pm

BurnleyFC wrote:I want the Argies to win, as I did Germany, simply because I want to see the best players in the world playing.

If England are going to do anything in this competition then we need to be able to beat the best teams regardless.

You're a better person than me. I wanted Germany and the Argies to lose and go home. And feel the pain! But yes we do need to face the big teams at some point.

Imploding Turtle · Post by **Imploding Turtle** » Tue Jun 26, 2018 8:59 pm

Anyone who wanted Iceland to qualify wanted Argentina to win. Unless they're bad at maths.

Anyway, they didn't.

South West Claret. · Post by **South West Claret.** » Tue Jun 26, 2018 9:00 pm

Croatia the better side but Iceland had three clear cut chances to score so a bit disappointing that our man couldn’t go through to the knock outs.

Gudmunson played the whole game and seemed injury free at the end so that’s good for Burnley.

dermotdermot · Post by **dermotdermot** » Tue Jun 26, 2018 9:08 pm

It would be nice to see Maradona banned from attending the matches though. He is extremely offensive to the eye and spoils the games somewhat.

South West Claret. · Post by **South West Claret.** » Tue Jun 26, 2018 9:13 pm

dermotdermot wrote:It would be nice to see Maradona banned from attending the matches though. He is extremely offensive to the eye and spoils the games somewhat.

Yes once an ass always an ass.

martin_p · Post by **martin_p** » Tue Jun 26, 2018 9:14 pm

Imploding Turtle wrote:Anyone who wanted Iceland to qualify wanted Argentina to win. Unless they're bad at maths.

Anyway, they didn't.

An Argentina draw and a three goal Iceland win would have seen Iceland qualify on goal difference

Imploding Turtle · Post by **Imploding Turtle** » Tue Jun 26, 2018 9:57 pm

martin_p wrote:An Argentina draw and a three goal Iceland win would have seen Iceland qualify on goal difference

Apply probability theory. Which was more likely, an Argentina and Iceland 1 goal win, or a 3 goal Iceland win and an Argentina draw?

Imploding Turtle · Post by **Imploding Turtle** » Tue Jun 26, 2018 9:59 pm

dermotdermot wrote:It would be nice to see Maradona banned from attending the matches though. He is extremely offensive to the eye and spoils the games somewhat.

His middle finger salute was still only the second funniest thing he's done with his hand.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Wed Jun 27, 2018 1:51 pm

Hoping for another close finale to the group, but fully expect Germany to ease past South Korea.

South West Claret. · Post by **South West Claret.** » Wed Jun 27, 2018 2:54 pm

FactualFrank wrote:Hoping for another close finale to the group, but fully expect Germany to ease past South Korea.

Yep next up on Beeb 1 Germany v South Korea 3pm.

Also at 3pm on Beeb 2 Mexico v Sweden.

Germany and Mexico to go through ?

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Wed Jun 27, 2018 3:12 pm

I'd imagine so yeah.

KRBFC · Post by **KRBFC** » Wed Jun 27, 2018 3:13 pm

Does anybody know why a Germany win by 2 goals will send them through regardless of the Sweden result?

Tall Paul · Post by **Tall Paul** » Wed Jun 27, 2018 3:23 pm

KRBFC wrote:Does anybody know why a Germany win by 2 goals will send them through regardless of the Sweden result?

Because of maths.

A two goal win guarantees they finish above one of Sweden or Mexico.

KRBFC · Post by **KRBFC** » Wed Jun 27, 2018 3:26 pm

Tall Paul wrote:Because of maths.

A two goal win guarantees they finish above one of Sweden or Mexico.

Makes sense for some reason I thought Germany drew the last game against Sweden.

Rick_Muller · Post by **Rick_Muller** » Wed Jun 27, 2018 3:44 pm

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South West Claret. · Post by **South West Claret.** » Wed Jun 27, 2018 3:54 pm

A more then tidy half from the South Koreans but we know how German teams seem to come out on top, like to see the Koreans snatch it though.

Anyone watching the other game if so how’s it been?

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Wed Jun 27, 2018 4:00 pm

Looks like Sweden should have had a penalty.

South West Claret. · Post by **South West Claret.** » Wed Jun 27, 2018 4:02 pm

South West Claret. wrote:A more then tidy half from the South Koreans but we know how German teams seem to come out on top, like to see the Koreans snatch it though.

Anyone watching the other game if so how’s it been?

No one watching the Mexico v Sweden game? After just seeing the highlights Sweden should definetley have had a penalty awarded.

NottsClaret · Post by **NottsClaret** » Wed Jun 27, 2018 4:02 pm

FactualFrank wrote:Looks like Sweden should have had a penalty.

Hernandez controlled the ball with his arm, deliberately. No penalty.

Previously we've had a couple of corners bounce off defenders while they were jumping. Penalties.

It's worth all the delays and confusion to make sure we get these big calls wrong.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Wed Jun 27, 2018 4:06 pm

Cracking save.

Dyched · Post by **Dyched** » Wed Jun 27, 2018 4:19 pm

Just seem the latest score

Germans currently going out

On a side note I was in Düsseldorf to watch Arctic Monkeys last night. Pockets of English singing Footballs coming home in between songs. The germans disn’t half laugh!

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Wed Jun 27, 2018 4:21 pm

Get in Sweden x 2

chekhov · Post by **chekhov** » Wed Jun 27, 2018 4:21 pm

Jonathan Pearce describing Germany, "laboured, predictable, inaccurate". Funny, that's exactly how I'd describe his commentary.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Wed Jun 27, 2018 4:22 pm

So Germany still only need to score once? As it'll put them ahead of Mexico.

Claret · Post by **Claret** » Wed Jun 27, 2018 4:28 pm

How many attacks have S Korea wasted? They look knackered

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Wed Jun 27, 2018 4:30 pm

Ok so when will Germany score? I'll guess at 81.xx on the clock.

Claret · Post by **Claret** » Wed Jun 27, 2018 4:32 pm

81 minutes into injury time?

Dyched · Post by **Dyched** » Wed Jun 27, 2018 4:33 pm

FactualFrank wrote:Ok so when will Germany score? I'll guess at 81.xx on the clock.

They must have used up all their luck my now. Surely. SURELY!!

duncandisorderly · Post by **duncandisorderly** » Wed Jun 27, 2018 4:33 pm

The Koreans look knackered, poor decision making, Son was never a dive.
The Germans look like they've never even seen a football before.
Germany to win 1-0. Put your house on it.

duncandisorderly · Post by **duncandisorderly** » Wed Jun 27, 2018 4:34 pm

And now 3-0 to the Swedes

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Wed Jun 27, 2018 4:35 pm

Dyched wrote:They must have used up all their luck my now. Surely. SURELY!!

They will score its just about what minute.

Dyched · Post by **Dyched** » Wed Jun 27, 2018 4:36 pm

FactualFrank wrote:So Germany still only need to score once? As it'll put them ahead of Mexico.

According to Bbc updates, 1-0 still enough for Germany.

Dyched · Post by **Dyched** » Wed Jun 27, 2018 4:39 pm

I think we want 2 goals from Mexico and even a 1-0 win will knock out Germany

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Wed Jun 27, 2018 4:41 pm

FactualFrank wrote:Ok so when will Germany score? I'll guess at 81.xx on the clock.

93 minute.

SalisburyClaret · Post by **SalisburyClaret** » Wed Jun 27, 2018 4:45 pm

A couple of these South Korean chaps would be most welcome to come to Turf Moor

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Wed Jun 27, 2018 4:48 pm

I think somebody has lost a bollock

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Wed Jun 27, 2018 4:49 pm

Claret · Post by **Claret** » Wed Jun 27, 2018 4:50 pm

Yeeeesssss

SalisburyClaret · Post by **SalisburyClaret** » Wed Jun 27, 2018 4:50 pm

yesssss

SalisburyClaret · Post by **SalisburyClaret** » Wed Jun 27, 2018 4:50 pm

Nooooo

Claret · Post by **Claret** » Wed Jun 27, 2018 4:50 pm

Noooooo

Claret · Post by **Claret** » Wed Jun 27, 2018 4:51 pm

Yeeeessssss

SalisburyClaret · Post by **SalisburyClaret** » Wed Jun 27, 2018 4:51 pm

Yessssssssssss!!!

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Wed Jun 27, 2018 4:52 pm

Varrŕrrrr

Dyched · Post by **Dyched** » Wed Jun 27, 2018 4:52 pm

Whats happening??? Cant get near a tv. Bbc updates lag.

Claret · Post by **Claret** » Wed Jun 27, 2018 4:53 pm

Goal for Korea cancelled for offside but var showed he was onside so 1-0 korea

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Wed Jun 27, 2018 4:53 pm

Germany out!!!!