Andrew_ Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 One of Russia, Croatia, Denmark, Sweden, Switzerland, England, or Colombia is going to the World Cup final. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Just now, toon_84 said: Russia were excellent for me. They knew what they had to do and did it brilliantly it's one of those when a smaller team/nation plays another and is expected to play in a way to allow the bigger club/nation to win Russia aren't great but they played well in the way they can do. Spain should have changed it up, they didn't and that's what happens Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georginho_juventusygr Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Nice to see Spain's turgid football out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djstu23 Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Regardless of how Russia play, they did it! Not sure they could do much else VS Spain anyway. They won't care if it was a crap game. Spain... all that passing, no excuse. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigmatic Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Tell you what, Spain were a lot worse going forward today than Germany. What happened to the group stage Spain side that couldn't defend but created chances? It was like the reverse of what happened to France Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astafjevs Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Russia are a really poor side. Shame tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius1998 Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Ramos crying. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Man11 Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 1 minute ago, toon_84 said: Russia were excellent for me. They knew what they had to do and did it brilliantly They literally just stood in solid banks and didn't bother closing down a Spain side that was passing sideways in a truly pedestrian fashion. The few times Spain upped the tempo they looked anything but solid at the back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc91 Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Just now, Astafjevs said: Russia are a really poor side. Shame tbh And yet somehow Spain were worse. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Federico Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 3 minuti fa, ginnybob ha scritto: Literally couldn't ask for a better route to the final for any of those countries now. We're going out against Colombia aren't we? The World Cup of the underdogs, isn't it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Man11 Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 1 minute ago, TM said: it's one of those when a smaller team/nation plays another and is expected to play in a way to allow the bigger club/nation to win Russia aren't great but they played well in the way they can do. Spain should have changed it up, they didn't and that's what happens But it wasn't some great defensive performance, they simply weren't tested by an idiotic Spain. I'm all for a team doing a Greece, but nothing about Russia suggests they will be able to defend a good side playing at tempo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 3 minutes ago, Andrew_ said: One of Russia, Croatia, Denmark, Sweden, Switzerland, England, or Colombia is going to the World Cup final. England now FAVOURITES to reach the World Cup final from our half of the draw. Football eh? Bloody hell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astafjevs Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 2 minutes ago, sc91 said: And yet somehow Spain were worse. Seems fashionable to say this. But they created more than Russia Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon_84 Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Just now, G-Man11 said: They literally just stood in solid banks and didn't bother closing down a Spain side that was passing sideways in a truly pedestrian fashion. The few times Spain upped the tempo they looked anything but solid at the back. That's on Spain not Russia. Bus well and truly parked. Fares please Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew_ Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 8 minutes ago, PMLF said: Until England loses too! Shut your mouth!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bacon Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 3 minutes ago, Andrew_ said: One of Russia, Croatia, Denmark, Sweden, Switzerland, England, or Colombia is going to the World Cup final. This is Englands best chance to at least reach a final of a WC. Alot of the "better" teams out and arguable the easier side of the draw. If they dont get to at least the final now they never will Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butts Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 MON Denmark! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Constantine Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 1 minute ago, Rob1981 said: England now FAVOURITES to reach the World Cup final from our half of the draw. Football eh? Bloody hell. You spelled Croatia wrong Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wells Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Damn this world cup Now just waiting Brazil and England to be knocked out Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc91 Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Just now, Astafjevs said: Seems fashionable to say this. But they created more than Russia It's not even fashionable, they literally spent 106 minutes playing it side to side to side to side... before realizing that perhaps a bit of pace would cause this Russian defense trouble, and then after that flurry reverted back to the type of overpassing and generally doing nothing. They were poor, Russia played them brilliantly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weezer Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 **** it, I’m on board now. We’re actually going to win the World Cup Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
himan Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Just now, Constantine said: You spelled Croatia wrong You spelled Colombia wrong Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Akinfeev way off his line for that last penalty though, should have been retaken. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butts Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 2 minutes ago, Constantine said: You spelled Croatia wrong England actually are favourites though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 7 minutes ago, Andrew_ said: One of Russia, Croatia, Denmark, Sweden, Switzerland, England, or Colombia is going to the World Cup final. When was the last time we had a minnow like those in the final? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Constantine Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 1 minute ago, himan said: You spelled Colombia wrong I'll take that too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 33 minutes ago, GunmaN1905 said: He got used to watching turgid **** over the years in United. That was the joke. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackter Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 4 minutes ago, Astafjevs said: Seems fashionable to say this. But they created more than Russia That's not exactly much of an achievement, especially for a team like Spain. Their approach was completely wrong. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartwork Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 4 minutes ago, Constantine said: You spelled Croatia wrong COME ON DENMARK Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnterUsernameHere Posted July 1, 2018 Author Share Posted July 1, 2018 2 minutes ago, butts said: England actually are favourites though. Joint on Betfair when I checked post-match. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 SOMEBODY HELP ME!!!! My team had 79% possession (91% pass completion), 24 shots (9 on target), 5 fouls. The AI had 21% possession (71% pass completion), 7 shots (1 on target), 19 fouls. The game finished 1-1 and my team LOST ON PENALTIES! HOW IS THAT EVEN ******* POSSIBLE?????? Is my FM save broken or does the AI cheat? It's nothing to do with my tactics because I'm very good at tactics. I almost managed Oviedo to the Spanish second division playoffs last year. Thank you in advance, Fernando Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveUK Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 I really wanted to see Cesc freak out in the post match discussion and yell at the camera "You should of took me! i would of passed it forward more times than you useless bastards!" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 1 minute ago, EnterUsernameHere said: Joint on Betfair when I checked post-match. Joint favorites after barely winning against Tunisia, battering a Sunday league team and losing the third game on purpose. As for Spain, well deserved elimination. So many class players and such a clueless gameplan. Serves them right. Hopefully UTD fans stop rating DDG as best goalkeeper in the world. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butts Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Just now, EnterUsernameHere said: Joint on Betfair when I checked post-match. Sorry meant from our side of the draw. Best price 9/4 England, 14/5 Croatia according to oddschecker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulHartman71 Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 I actually think they could've done with taking Cesc tbh. Fair enough he wouldn't start, but he's a fantastic player to bring on late in the game to make a difference. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Linekar: "From Russia with glove" How he keeps a straight face I've no idea. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Man11 Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Just now, CFuller said: SOMEBODY HELP ME!!!! My team had 79% possession (91% pass completion), 24 shots (9 on target), 5 fouls. The AI had 21% possession (71% pass completion), 7 shots (1 on target), 19 fouls. The game finished 1-1 and my team LOST ON PENALTIES! HOW IS THAT EVEN ******* POSSIBLE?????? Is my FM save broken or does the AI cheat? It's nothing to do with my tactics because I'm very good at tactics. I almost managed Oviedo to the Spanish second division playoffs last year. Thank you in advance, Fernando Is that you ajw? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveUK Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 1 minute ago, craigcwwe said: Linekar: "From Russia with glove" How he keeps a straight face I've no idea. Years of practice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 What a beautiful picture. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartwork Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 The only top seed teams (Pot 1) left are all in the same side of the knockout draw too, which is pretty amazing. EDIT oops forgot Russia (ranked 65 in the world) are Pot 1 as hosts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigmatic Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 5 minutes ago, SteveUK said: I really wanted to see Cesc freak out in the post match discussion and yell at the camera "You should of took me! i would of passed it forward more times than you useless bastards!" I mean, his "why did they keep two defensive midfielders on" wasn't far off Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnterUsernameHere Posted July 1, 2018 Author Share Posted July 1, 2018 5 minutes ago, butts said: Sorry meant from our side of the draw. Best price 9/4 England, 14/5 Croatia according to oddschecker. Oh I know. On Betfair they were joint favs to reach the final from that side. May have changed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baptista_8 Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Russia 😴😴😴 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butts Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Just now, EnterUsernameHere said: Oh I know. On Betfair they were joint favs to reach the final from that side. May have changed. Ah okay when I looked Betfair had us, Brazil and France all joints to reach final Tbf I think oddschecker takes about half an hour after a game to calm down. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartwork Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 1 minute ago, EnterUsernameHere said: Oh I know. On Betfair they were joint favs to reach the final from that side. May have changed. Scenes if Denmark beat Croatia tonight. Russia-Denmark will be abysmal though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
git2thachoppa Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Get the pitchforks out for these men: Florentino Pérez (President of Real Madrid) and Luis Rubiales (President of RFEF / 'Spanish FA'). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Shame for Spain that more passing does not count goals or points: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaceCrusher Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Missed the first half because of F1, but Spain were disappointing. Seems the group stage performances was the real Spain after all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackter Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 2 minutes ago, PMLF said: Shame for Spain that more passing does not count goals or points: Some of the passes need to go forwards tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartwork Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 2 minutes ago, git2thachoppa said: Get the pitchforks out for these men: Florentino Pérez (President of Real Madrid) and Luis Rubiales (President of RFEF / 'Spanish FA'). Perez is immune, he can do what he wants. Up to the Spanish FA to show they have the balls to punish Madrid for tapping up the national team manager days before the World Cup. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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