row_33 Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 8 minutes ago, Canadian Bills Fan said: LOL ok there... wait till the world sees what CR7 was allowed to inflict on the helpless Iranian player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted June 25, 2018 Author Share Posted June 25, 2018 Just now, row_33 said: wait till the world sees what CR7 was allowed to inflict on the helpless Iranian player Your serious?? omg it wasn't that bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Iran showed so much heart. Loved watching them scrap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Early games not interesting tomorow later games of great interest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 (edited) 17 hours ago, Canadian Bills Fan said: Well no chance Portugal gets passed Uruguay next. Not if they continue to play like they have been I think that will be a great game. I can't guess who will win, but it's a must watch. Edited June 26, 2018 by Cugalabanza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted June 26, 2018 Author Share Posted June 26, 2018 Just now, Cugalabanza said: I think that will be a great game. I can't guess who will win, but it's a must watch. I just cant see Portugal having enough offense to win. They don't seem to have that strong a team this year. That being said, I cant wait to watch it and Im glad its on a Saturday so I can enjoy it at home with a beer and not streaming it on my cell at my desk at work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blokestradamus Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 I have to admit, my Iranian brethren did far better than I had anticipated. They just lacked that cutting edge in the final third. The only rooting interest I have for this evening is hoping that Argentina goes bye-bye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted June 26, 2018 Author Share Posted June 26, 2018 1 minute ago, Blokestradamus said: I have to admit, my Iranian brethren did far better than I had anticipated. They just lacked that cutting edge in the final third. The only rooting interest I have for this evening is hoping that Argentina goes bye-bye. Same here man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 1 minute ago, Canadian Bills Fan said: I just cant see Portugal having enough offense to win. They don't seem to have that strong a team this year. That being said, I cant wait to watch it and Im glad its on a Saturday so I can enjoy it at home with a beer and not streaming it on my cell at my desk at work They did in that first game against Spain. They will need to be at their best for sure. Uruguay has looked very good so far, but I think it helps Portugal that they had that Euro 2016 success, so they won't be shy on the big stage. Uruguay hasn't had much international success lately. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritBill Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 15 minutes ago, Canadian Bills Fan said: I That being said, I cant wait to watch it and Im glad its on a Saturday so I can enjoy it at home with a beer and not streaming it on my cell at my desk at work I've taken next week off work so I can sit and enjoy all the earlier kick off games. It's going to be gripping viewing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 6 minutes ago, BritBill said: I've taken next week off work so I can sit and enjoy all the earlier kick off games. It's going to be gripping viewing. England vs. Belgium on Thursday will be a great one too. That's a game I have highlighted on my soccer nerd schedule. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritBill Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 22 minutes ago, Cugalabanza said: England vs. Belgium on Thursday will be a great one too. That's a game I have highlighted on my soccer nerd schedule. Yes, it's definitely the game of that group although the fizz has been taken out of it a little with both sides being comfortably through top the last 16 already. Still, it'll be a decent yard stick to see where England actually are in their development. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 8 minutes ago, BritBill said: Yes, it's definitely the game of that group although the fizz has been taken out of it a little with both sides being comfortably through top the last 16 already. Still, it'll be a decent yard stick to see where England actually are in their development. True. Also, I'm not sure how much either team really cares whether they play the #1 or #2 seed from group H (Columbia/Japan/Senegal) since it's still up in the air how that group will play out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritBill Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 1 minute ago, Cugalabanza said: True. Also, I'm not sure how much either team really cares whether they play the #1 or #2 seed from group H (Columbia/Japan/Senegal) since it's still up in the air how that group will play out. Yes, nothing is guaranteed in group H at the moment. Although it will be by the time England and Belgium kick off. Of the 3 teams which can progress from H I'd prefer England to play Japan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Looks like France and Denmark will pass through 44 minutes ago, Cugalabanza said: True. Also, I'm not sure how much either team really cares whether they play the #1 or #2 seed from group H (Columbia/Japan/Senegal) since it's still up in the air how that group will play out. i'm not sure that teams put much thought into who they will play next, but it's possible Brazil and Germany are meeting in the round of 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Getting ready for #IcelandSmites... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted June 26, 2018 Author Share Posted June 26, 2018 Is Brazil already through? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 3 minutes ago, Canadian Bills Fan said: Is Brazil already through? No. They likely still need at least a point tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Argentina will now go and win the whole thing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeginnersMind Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Maradona Magic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Two groups have gone to the last minute for advancement and tomorrow morning another goes to the last minute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritBill Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 As luck would have it, I'm working at home this afternoon and Germany v South Korea kicks off at 3pm. What are the chances of that?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 It’s 10am kickoff for most of us, can’t eatch it and no hope of taping and not hearing the result Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritBill Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 6 minutes ago, row_33 said: It’s 10am kickoff for most of us, can’t eatch it and no hope of taping and not hearing the result That's a shame. Surely this is the game Germany come to life? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted June 27, 2018 Author Share Posted June 27, 2018 Soccer related... TIL Real Madrid's president didn't want to sign Ronaldinho, saying "He's so ugly that he'd sink you as a brand". Instead he signed Beckham, for he's handsome & marketable in Asia. Ronaldinho became Barcelona's star & got a standing ovation from Madrid fans for his performance in EL Clasico 2005. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 1 hour ago, BritBill said: That's a shame. Surely this is the game Germany come to life? not in the first round, just a big boring fart for both games, sadly... but 100% expected Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 ------------------ so if Germany and Sweden win 1-0, they both go through?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewPort71 Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Auf wiedersehen Deutschland.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 LOL at Germany. And Mexico lucked out big time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted June 27, 2018 Author Share Posted June 27, 2018 Wow....bye Germany Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Wow, crazy stuff in today’s early games. Mexico lucky indeed. They owe a huge debt to S. Korea, especially their keeper, who was great. I didn’t think S. Korea was capable of a performance like that. Good stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeginnersMind Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Cugalabanza said: Wow, crazy stuff in today’s early games. Mexico lucky indeed. They owe a huge debt to S. Korea, especially their keeper, who was great. I didn’t think S. Korea was capable of a performance like that. Good stuff! Korea sent the US through winning in a similar meaningless game over Portugal in 2010(?). Give them credit. Germany was the better team and missed their chances, but SK was massively gritty. Two pretty lousy teams go through. I doubt either one goes beyond their next match. Edited June 27, 2018 by BeginnersMind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasons1992 Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 SK's goalie ruined Germany today. What a game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 So does South Korea have a chance to move on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 30 minutes ago, Royale with Cheese said: So does South Korea have a chance to move on? Nope. But I bet they’re going home feeling pretty ok about the victory against Germany in a game Germany needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 1 minute ago, Cugalabanza said: Nope. But I bet they’re going home feeling pretty ok about the victory against Germany in a game Germany needed. Thanks. So who is probably the favorite now to win it all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 1 hour ago, BeginnersMind said: Korea sent the US through winning in a similar meaningless game over Portugal in 2010(?). Give them credit. Germany was the better team and missed their chances, but SK was massively gritty. Two pretty lousy teams go through. I doubt either one goes beyond their next match. I feel like both Sweden & Mexico are capable of beating anyone on a good day. Consistency is the issue, especially for Mexico. They were poor today, but they can play at a very high level when it comes together for them. 1 minute ago, Royale with Cheese said: Thanks. So who is probably the favorite now to win it all? Hard to say. It’s pretty wide open. Germany’s out. Spain & Brazil look ok, but not great. Portugal, Croatia, Uruguay, England, Sweden...all very much in the mix. Makes it a fun tournament in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 3 minutes ago, Cugalabanza said: I feel like both Sweden & Mexico are capable of beating anyone on a good day. Consistency is the issue, especially for Mexico. They were poor today, but they can play at a very high level when it comes together for them. Hard to say. It’s pretty wide open. Germany’s out. Spain & Brazil look ok, but not great. Portugal, Croatia, Uruguay, England, Sweden...all very much in the mix. Makes it a fun tournament in my opinion. Do you have a dog in the fight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Royale with Cheese said: Do you have a dog in the fight? Well, it would be USA, but...? I’m rooting for Mexico ( I guess that’s sacrilege to some). Also England (they invented the game—they deserve some love) and Portugal somewhat too. Edited June 27, 2018 by Cugalabanza 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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