2018 World Cup

[Chaplin]

What a snoozefest. Saudi Arabia at least looked somewhat interesting at the start of the 2nd half, but that faded away pretty quickly.

 

[Lorenzo]

I saw the last two goals. the free kick...man the keeper took his time getting to the corner!

 

[Stout]

Ouch! The Saudis were ranked ahead of Russia. Shows how much the FIFA rankings really mean. Remember when we were top 10 going into the 2006 WC?

 

[Lorenzo]

Ouch! The Saudis were ranked ahead of Russia. Shows how much the FIFA rankings really mean. Remember when we were top 10 going into the 2006 WC?

LOL I remember that.

 

[Lorenzo]

Ha BBC makes a mess of Suarez miss in the 24th min.

 

[Stout]

Ha BBC makes a mess of Suarez miss in the 24th min.

So did FS1--kept flashing goal, changed the score to 1-0, and got really confusing for a bit after that.

And what a shocking miss it was!

 

[Lorenzo]

So did FS1--kept flashing goal, changed the score to 1-0, and got really confusing for a bit after that.

And what a shocking miss it was!

HA will have to see that. Terrible miss indeed. Sloppy match so far.

 

[Lorenzo]

Salah not fit. It’s a shame. This match has been very poor.

 

[Lorenzo]

Better late than never. Uraguay the only side that wanted 3 Points. Salah must surely be there to be a statue. Luis Suarez best highlight is his fish flopping at the end.

 

[Stout]

Salah not fit. It’s a shame. This match has been very poor.

I think it was very poor, very lackadaisical coaching by the Egyptian manager, because my thinking is that he IS fit. The manager saw it was likely he could pull a draw, so he ended up using his third and last sub. Then when he NEEDED Salah, he couldn't bring him on. I think they were trying to sneak in extra rest for him, and ruined their chances to advance. They HAD to get a draw out of this one, IMO.

 

[Lorenzo]

I think it was very poor, very lackadaisical coaching by the Egyptian manager, because my thinking is that he IS fit. The manager saw it was likely he could pull a draw, so he ended up using his third and last sub. Then when he NEEDED Salah, he couldn't bring him on. I think they were trying to sneak in extra rest for him, and ruined their chances to advance. They HAD to get a draw out of this one, IMO.

That was my thinking as well. I’m right there with you because the manager said he is fit. If that is the case he is fired. Salah could have punished Uraguay for their lack of quality in the final 3rd. Maybe Liverpool will add the Egyptian mgr to the payroll.

 

[Lorenzo]

This match also rekindles my strong dislike of Suarez. He could have scored three times in that chance he had and played for a penalty. His best highlight was his fish out of water moment at the end. Cavani was the man Of the match for me.

 

[Chaplin]

There we go.

 

[gmabel830]

Evil Iran pulls some evilry at the end...

PENALTY!

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[gmabel830]

GOOOOOOOOOOOOL Ronaldo

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[gmabel830]

First half brace for Ronaldo

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[Lorenzo]

Great first half.

 

[Chaplin]

Great game with Spain/Portugal

 

[Lorenzo]

I don’t want this to end. Wonderful football.

 

[Kel Varnsen]

Spain’s third goal was sweet.

That Ronaldo guy has some potential. [emoji23]

 

[Lorenzo]

3 wonderful goals scored today between Spain and Portugal. I don’t know which one was better Nacho’s strike or Ronaldo’s free kick. But Diego Costa’s goal was also world class.

 

[Lorenzo]

Spain’s third goal was sweet.

That Ronaldo guy has some potential. [emoji23]

It’s crazy that he’s 33 and doesn’t look to be slowing down.

 

[Stout]

What a magnificent game! Iran just LOVED that result.

 

[Lorenzo]

Yup precisely what I expected from VAR. it’s even worse than I thought it would be. Premier league...No thanks!

Edit: penalty aside France win but do not look so good compared to where they should be.

 

[Stout]

Yup precisely what I expected from VAR. it’s even worse than I thought it would be. Premier league...No thanks!

Edit: penalty aside France win but do not look so good compared to where they should be.

What? That was a stone-cold penalty against Australia. It didn't take long at all, either. I'd say VAR worked perfectly there.

Edit: How in the hell does Umtiti not see red for that atrocious handball penalty?