World Cup 2018 — Page 2

^ Really enjoyed that Portugal vs Spain match - hope we see some more of that in today’s four matches!

Superb goal celebration worthy of last night - https://imgur.com/gallery/t9I2nid 😉

Thought the Aussies were a little unlucky there vs France - especially after recovering from the first 5 mins.

Some of the French players going down at the slightest touch… not great to see.

Iceland did well vs Argentina - creating chances and come from behind to equalise, 1-1 full-time!

(their 1st ever goal at a World Cup - https://streamable.com/8itjq - Icelandic comms 😃 - 1st ever game, 1st ever point)

^ from Euro 2016

‘This is the best video you’ll see today. School kids in Uruguay reacting to their late winner. More than a game’…

https://twitter.com/Krowd9/status/1007777952992497664 (with video)

😃

Wow… well played Croatia (and tactically superb too), though Argentina… that was tough to watch if you’re a fan of them.

Looks like Argentina will go out in the Group Stages!

2 minute highlights of Argentina vs Croatia - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcM5n71XmBo

Cracking day of footy on Saturday - 13 goals from the 3 games - with some high quality and eventful footy too.

England continue the goals today, winning 6-1 vs Panama…
 

Germany go out of the World Cup at the Group Stage losing 2-0 to South Korea.

Sweden finish top of the Group, with Mexico also going through to the Last 16 - finishing in 2nd place.

Portugal were a 94th minute 1v1 away from being eliminated in the Group Stage by Iran . Germany have been eliminated in the Group Stage, losing 2-0 to South Korea. Argentina were four minutes away from being eliminated in the group stage by Nigeria.

This World Cup has been extraordinary so far - hope it continues.
 

Dear Comrade Frink,

We have authorised the geneat oojason to convey our message to you (his ‘Russian Thought Policing’ earlier on the OT.com brought him into our good graces again - though please read this message in stern Russian accent - not that indecipherable Scouse).

Fear not - the US has been under complete Russian control for nearly 18 months. Before you know it, you’ll be on Moscow-time too. It’s gonna be great - the best, it’s gonna be beautiful, as my puppet your President would say (after approval by myself, of course).

Sincerely,

Donald (sorry - very confusing running this many countries)
Vladi @ The White House
 

PS - Go Eagles!

TV’s Frink said:

oojason said:

Dear Comrade Frink,

We have authorised the geneat oojason

Take it to the What Are You Eating thread, maybe.

Ha, no. It seems some around here are confused enough with the new sub-forum.
 

Back on the footy…

Well in Costa Rica - them scoring tonight made it so that all 32 teams have now scored a goal at this World Cup, plus it also being a creditable draw against a team that has only lost one game in two years.

Though Serbia lost 2-0 to Brazil, they created some very decent chances and were a threat until the 2nd goal went in, was an enjoyable game overall.
 

Unless this event involves someone shoving a soccer ball up Putin’s ass, then I’m not interested.

ZigZig said:

Greetings from Belgium to all British friends!
Enjoy the match!

You too mate 😃

Edit - Congrats on the win, and good luck vs Japan.

TV’s Frink said:

moviefreakedmind said:

Unless this event involves someone shoving a soccer ball up Putin’s ass, then I’m not interested.

I think he keeps that kind of stuff private.

I know Mueller has video of it . . . Oh wait, wrong dictator. 😉

Some cracking matches - some of the big teams crashing out too… Mexico and Japan to go through later today? 😉

France are probably favourites right now? (Brazil still to play Mexico)

I think it’s interesting how largely immune to the soccer craze the United States is. It’s kind of like how ABBA was a huge hit everywhere on Earth except for the U.S.

Well in Brazil - thought Mexico had them on the ropes early in the 1st half - yet couldn’t quite make that good play pay - and then Brazil grew stronger…

Brazil under Tite - 25 matches, 20 wins, 4 draws, 1 loss. 54 goals for, 6 against. He’s really got them playing as a unit - with a few individuals flourishing and expressing themselves within the system.

Would like to see Firmino start ahead of Jesus - though I’m a little biased 😉 (I do think his work rate and anticipation, as well as his link-up play with Coutinho would add a bit more to what Jesus offers; not that Jesus is a bad player or anything like that).

TV’s Frink said:

moviefreakedmind said:

I think it’s interesting how largely immune to the soccer craze the United States is. It’s kind of like how ABBA was a huge hit everywhere on Earth except for the U.S.

The US has had some peaks and valleys with interest. MLS has actually been around for 25 years now and I’m reasonably sure it’s fairly successful (granted I don’t follow it but it’s still around and it gets decent tv coverage). And interest does spike during most World Cup years, especially when the US is good (relatively speaking). Women’s World Cup was very popular last time out IIRC, especially given that we won the thing somehow.

EDIT: Looking at the short-lived history of the Women’s WC, we’ve done quite well. What’s up with that, rest of the world?

And Dancing Queen was number one in the US for a little bit, and you even hear it on American radio stations from time to time, but compared to how the whole thing was received in the rest of the world, it’s nothing.

moviefreakedmind said:

TV’s Frink said:

moviefreakedmind said:

I think it’s interesting how largely immune to the soccer craze the United States is. It’s kind of like how ABBA was a huge hit everywhere on Earth except for the U.S.

The US has had some peaks and valleys with interest. MLS has actually been around for 25 years now and I’m reasonably sure it’s fairly successful (granted I don’t follow it but it’s still around and it gets decent tv coverage). And interest does spike during most World Cup years, especially when the US is good (relatively speaking). Women’s World Cup was very popular last time out IIRC, especially given that we won the thing somehow.

EDIT: Looking at the short-lived history of the Women’s WC, we’ve done quite well. What’s up with that, rest of the world?

And Dancing Queen was number one in the US for a little bit, and you even hear it on American radio stations from time to time, but compared to how the whole thing was received in the rest of the world, it’s nothing.

Thank You for the Music related content - take it the ABBA appreciation thread 😉

You nearly met your Waterloo there mate, my my.

I felt for Japan in that game - though when all is said and done… the winner takes it all.