OT: Soccer Thread

[TheCountofMonteCristo]

That hasn't stopped them from barfing up results before. But I like the makeup of this England side much more than recent editions. Less talented, but much more of a unit.

That is true.

[Altair]

Russia has 10 lives

[jeffbear]

Russia has 10 lives

Sadly for them, they needed 11.

[Altair]

Looking forward to a France England Final, that would be epic.

Also, in local news, a Montreal sports franchise has found a way to not suck.

Impact have 4 wins in a row, outscoring their opponents 9-1, solidly back in a playoff spot.

Imagine that, a Montreal team in the playoffs

[hablov]

I hope either France or Belgium wins.

[worm]

Croatia over Belgium in the final

[jeffbear]

France! Unexpectedly tactical 1-0 win over Belgium. Well done.

[Altair]

France! Unexpectedly tactical 1-0 win over Belgium. Well done.

minus a bit of nonsense in the end, a well played match by both sides. i hope England finds a way past Croatia tomorrow

[lecoqsportif]

France overcomes their past frailties. And now that undeniable talent has expressed itself.

Many kudos.

Varane and Umtiti are massive.

[lecoqsportif]

minus a bit of nonsense in the end, a well played match by both sides. i hope England finds a way past Croatia tomorrow

It’s English energy versus Croatian guile.

My hunch is England.

[jeffbear]

It’s English energy versus Croatian guile.

My hunch is England.

Mine too, which is why I would bet on Croatia if I was a betting man. My hunches in this WC have been WAY off base pretty much from Day 1.

[lecoqsportif]

lol

I hear ya. I thought Spain was the cat’s ass because of their mix of experience and youth. Oops. 90% of Isco’s passes went sideways or backwards. Pretty much set the tone...

[lecoqsportif]

French anti-football? Please. Hazard and Courtois need to shut up.

[Altair]

Anyone think Croatia can mount a comeback?

[worm]

i could not watch anymore

the diving and flopping was too much

[Altair]

i could not watch anymore

the diving and flopping was too much

Wouldn't say it has been worst or better than any other game this world cup

[worm]

Anyone think Croatia can mount a comeback?

yes

[worm]

Wouldn't say it has been worst or better than any other game this world cup

england was so bad in the first 20ish mins

[Altair]

Poor England.

[hablov]

French anti-football? Please. Hazard and Courtois need to shut up.

Belgium players were such sore losers

Anyhow, Croatia deserved to make the final. Hopefully, the French don't underestimate them as the Brits did!