World cup thread

KRBFC · Post by **KRBFC** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 4:30 pm

Tall Paul wrote:Peru are ranked 4 places behind France, hardly the underdogs Iran were against Spain.

Ok Peru aren't the underdogs

piston broke · Post by **piston broke** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 4:33 pm

The Peru following is phenomenal. They deserve to see a win.

Well I jinxed em there.

KRBFC · Post by **KRBFC** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 4:35 pm

Unlucky there, should've scored at one end concede from a deflection at the other.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 4:35 pm

What a finish.

Spijed · Post by **Spijed** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 4:39 pm

KRBFC wrote:Ok Peru aren't the underdogs

If the smaller, weaker teams aren't allowed to compete at the world cup how do they improve?

Take Costa Rica or Egypt as an example.

A few years ago you would never have imagined that both sides would have two of the best players in the world at this competition, Keylor Navas for Costa Rica & Salah for Egypt.

It shows that smaller teams can prosper.

KRBFC · Post by **KRBFC** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 4:39 pm

Good game this, 2 teams trying to win, atmosphere in the stadium and a game with real tempo.

KRBFC · Post by **KRBFC** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 4:42 pm

Spijed wrote:If the smaller, weaker teams aren't allowed to compete at the world cup how do they improve?

Take Costa Rica or Egypt as an example.

A few years ago you would never have imagined that both sides would have two of the best players in the world at this competition, Keylor Navas for Costa Rica & Salah for Egypt.

It shows that smaller teams can prosper.

When did I ever say Costa Rica or Egypt shouldn't be allowed to compete?
I was talking about the Asian nations only, not that they wouldn't be allowed to compete but the 6 chances they get should be lowered and distributed to stronger confeds like Africa. Any African team that qualifies absolutely deserves to be there because the African qualifying system is incredibly strong and allows no 2nd chances.

piston broke · Post by **piston broke** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 4:50 pm

Matches that matter.
group A
Russia and Uruguay both qualify. They play each other and cannot influence who their opposition will be, from group b. A chance to play the fringe players.

group B
Portugal play Iran. Winner goes through. Draw good enough for Portugal.
Spain should be good enough to get a result against Morocco and could have the option of choosing their ko opponents, dependant on how the Portugal/Iran match is going.

KRBFC · Post by **KRBFC** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 5:28 pm

Peru excellent, it's a shame we don't get more teams like Peru instead of Iran

yTib · Post by **yTib** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 5:32 pm

i thought iran were unlucky against spain.

ooh and good play there from peru.

yTib · Post by **yTib** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 5:40 pm

that referee is simply not watching.

keep your eye on him during the set plays.

he is constantly looking at his linesman.

yTib · Post by **yTib** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 5:45 pm

and another silly yellow.

or perhaps pogba should have pockets sewn into his shorts.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 5:52 pm

I didn’t know Steve Tyler had left Aerosmith to manage Peru.

Steve1956 · Post by **Steve1956** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 6:02 pm

Patrice Evra looks a right Tw&t with that dickie bow and a jumper

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 6:04 pm

Steve1956 wrote:Patrice Evra looks a right Tw&t with that dickie bow and a jumper

I was just thinking the exact same thing! I often don't bother watching the studio talk and just sit down when the game is on, but I had to take a double take when I saw what he was wearing.

Steve1956 · Post by **Steve1956** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 6:05 pm

And it looks like his mum has sewn a new zip in his jeans

gandhisflipflop · Post by **gandhisflipflop** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 6:06 pm

The peru striker was absolutely awful. Didnt move anywhere near enough on his own upfront. That said time and time again peru got the ball out wide and he was the only man in the box which either meant that a) the french defence easilly dealt with it or b) the ball was shifted back and accross the midfield.

Tall Paul · Post by **Tall Paul** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 6:47 pm

KRBFC wrote:Peru excellent, it's a shame we don't get more teams like Peru instead of Iran

Yeah, if only we had more teams like Peru and their two goals in eight World Cup matches

Rodneyyouplonker · Post by **Rodneyyouplonker** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 7:04 pm

When did Andre Agassi take over the Argentinian managers job?

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 7:06 pm

Rodneyyouplonker wrote:When did Andre Agassi take over the Argentinian managers job?

I thought it was Danny DeVito.

piston broke · Post by **piston broke** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 7:24 pm

I’d love Croatia to win this, Iceland to beat Nigeria then Croatia and Iceland can play out the draw.
Argies go home.

KRBFC · Post by **KRBFC** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 7:34 pm

Tall Paul wrote:Yeah, if only we had more teams like Peru and their two goals in eight World Cup matches

Oh they've played eight World Cup matches already? 8 matches in a week is impressive no wonder they scored only 2 goals, I bet they were shattered by game number 4.

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 7:34 pm

Croatia looking sharp, pushing the Argies back.
Good chance for them then.

gandhisflipflop · Post by **gandhisflipflop** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 7:39 pm

Is anyone else not getting fed up with all the diving and play acting? I can't remember it ever being as rife as this. The games are stop start.

piston broke · Post by **piston broke** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 7:45 pm

I’m so pleased they appear to be clamping down on the arm across the body.
If the ball is out of reach it’s an obstruction but very rarely given in England.

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 7:46 pm

gandhisflipflop wrote:Is anyone else not getting fed up with all the diving and play acting? I can't remember it ever being as rife as this. The games are stop start.

It's galloped, more than crept into the game.
The worrying thing is, because of the bubble most of these 'top' players live in now, they don't seem remotely embarrassed doing it.

Claret · Post by **Claret** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 7:47 pm

gandhisflipflop wrote:Is anyone else not getting fed up with all the diving and play acting? I can't remember it ever being as rife as this. The games are stop start.

It’s shameful and disgraceful. There have been worse incidents than in this match but everyone seems to go along with it: players, referees, commentators, VAR, even some of the fans.

gandhisflipflop · Post by **gandhisflipflop** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 7:49 pm

There was an incident in the france game earlier. A peru player merely flicked the face of a center back for france and his reaction was an utter embarrassment

Spijed · Post by **Spijed** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 7:55 pm

What's the point of VAR if the Croatian player only gets a yellow for stamping on the ankle of the Argentinian player?

Claret · Post by **Claret** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 8:10 pm

Ha ha. Brilliant

piston broke · Post by **piston broke** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 8:11 pm

How often does Caballero have to do that?
He is awful with his feet.

Devils_Advocate · Post by **Devils_Advocate** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 8:12 pm

How come Argentina have Nick Pope in their nets tonight???

Bigvince · Post by **Bigvince** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 8:12 pm

Willy cabelero, another keeper that’s brilliant with his feet

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 8:13 pm

Good finish!

Big brollocks from the keeper.

Bin Ont Turf · Post by **Bin Ont Turf** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 8:15 pm

Chortle, chortle.

Get these Argies bags part packed Croatia.

Claret · Post by **Claret** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 8:17 pm

The Argentinian manager looks like he knows he’s going to get assassinated in a Buenos Aires backstreet

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 8:18 pm

Claret wrote:The Argentinian manager looks like he knows he’s going to get assassinated in a Buenos Aires backstreet

Oooohhhh... ouch! Funny and below the belt at the same time.

Claret · Post by **Claret** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 8:38 pm

What a goal

piston broke · Post by **piston broke** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 8:38 pm

Stunning goal. MODRIC

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 8:38 pm

Modric, wow!

Bin Ont Turf · Post by **Bin Ont Turf** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 8:38 pm

MESSY

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 8:40 pm

Cracker!

Bye, bye, Argentina.

piston broke · Post by **piston broke** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 8:42 pm

That’s an obvious red for Otamendi.

ontario claret · Post by **ontario claret** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 8:43 pm

Another VAR decision against Denmark today. That's 2 already. The whole world hates us.

piston broke · Post by **piston broke** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 8:46 pm

Mandzukic’s workrate has been outstanding. Shame he missed his sitter.

piston broke · Post by **piston broke** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 8:48 pm

3-0 Rakitic.

Claret · Post by **Claret** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 8:50 pm

We need to see more Argentina fans please

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 8:51 pm

Fat Maradona looking glum.

HA HA HA!

dermotdermot · Post by **dermotdermot** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 8:55 pm

Has Maradona some sort of medical problem? He seems to be encased in a glass tank.

Clarets4me · Post by **Clarets4me** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 8:55 pm

Highly childish, I know, but ....