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I reckon it was obvious the intent was to bring him down, even if he kidded on he was going for the ball.
whoa that was tense, best shootout I've seen in a long time, thought Kasper had them out of trouble there but that last miss was terrible
I found that all a bit dull.
So, 2 matches and both dull matches.
Isnit worth watching the rest ??
Possibly, but there has to be 'no chance' of making a proper tackle
FAQ's at bottom of the FA page
Right result for me. Croatia have more to offer through the next rounds. Sure they scraped through this evening but I’d rather watch them than Denmark any day of the week.
least with the dull games ye get a shootout I guess! Great if you've not got a vested interest, brutal if ye have!
Hard luck Casper.
Hopefully Jurgen Klopp was watching for examples of decent keepers .
So, 2 matches and both dull matches
You didn’t see yesterday’s games then?
Yea, watched them. Talking about today’s penalty shootout games.
I enjoyed the qualifiers, but today both games were dullz...
Biscuits gives away a penalty. In the dying seconds of the game both he and the massive **** Ramos are dragged down in the area and don’t get a penalty. Cue running after the ref screaming for a penalty
The massive **** Ramos on his knees in tears at the end.
I've watched both of them cheating their way through countless games, sneaky fouls, getting opposition players booked, diving etc.
Seeing them miserable, beaten and on their way home is a moment of beauty.
Well said DD....I was at a bbq yesterday, but saw the last 15mins and penalties. Loved it!
Mexico v Brazil next, which will be interesting and potentially another exciting game. After being beaten by the Swedes, I wonder if Mexico can get their mojo back to give mighty Brazil a run for their money?
“Biscuits”.....ha.
It’s got to be Mexico’s day ,right?
Bravissimo - there was indeed a beautiful irony to seeing Ramos exiting the competition having failed to be awarded a penalty from being essentially rugby tackled 😀
Agree with DD, those two cheating spaniards deserve zero sympathy from any football fan.
But is there currently anyone worse than that utter cheating slime ball Luis Suarez?? Just hope he gets his comeuppance one day, he's an embarrassment to football.
pretty average stuff from Brazil, no cutting edge from Mexico in front of goal (ran out of steam towards the end) Neymar rolling around again like he's been shot by a sniper.
Brazil just scored in a good game so far. Open game but Brazil creating more unsurprisingly.
Mexico just seem to want to have one touch too many too many times – that isn't going to work against a team of Brazil's quality.
Neymar is such a cheating piece of work, wait til you see his off field pantomime!
WT actual F? So the Mexican picked up the ball from between his legs and that happened? Or did I miss some actual contact?
Should have been booked for that
As a non football fan who is really enjoying what I've seen can I ask what happened to all the Russian thugs killing overseas fans?
And if Neymar is in such pain that he rolls about crying but can suddenly get back to his feet, then why isn't Chris Froome using what his doc is spraying on his boot?
As a non football fan who is really enjoying what I’ve seen can I ask what happened to all the Russian thugs killing overseas fans?
Putin clearly has the kind of control over the local population that a Western democracy could only dream of, and doesn't want any unpleasant scenes marring a home WC.
We know that the hooligans exist, and are well organised, so clearly they have been told in no uncertain terms that there will be no repeat of Marseille, or the Gulag awaits.
Well I'd certainly back myself in a scrap with the Brazil team there, it would be like watching carving through a cast of extras in an action film!!
Tru dat...
Mexico’s manager’s head just exploded ..nearly!
bugger....2-0
So after a round of shocks in the group stage, the 2nd round is mostly going to form (bar Russia) there's usually a couple of shocks... which leaves Japan to beat Belgium as the only potential remaining shock in this round...
Sweden & Switzerland could go either way (I suspect all the way to penalties, both teams are solid & workmanlike) & Colombia & England is too close to call, Colombia I would say are slight favourites due to England's abysmal record in the knock out stages.
WT actual F? So the Mexican picked up the ball from between his legs and that happened? Or did I miss some actual contact?
As much as neymar is a cheating fanny, replays have shown the Mexican player stood on his ankle whilst retrieving the ball...
the play acting and histrionics from Brazil are going to win them no friends
replays have shown the Mexican player stood on his ankle whilst retrieving the ball…
Did they? Didn't see that from the one I sae
Yeah, There was a super zoomed in one in the post match show
https://twitter.com/Scienceofsport/status/1013808281599533056
Certainly feels more like how many not if for Belgium here but the longer it goes 0-0 the more the nerves will rattle
I’ve started reading klunk’s posts in the voice of Alan Hansen.
not an insult btw. I love a bit of Alan. 🙂
So half time and Japan had a great couple of chances to get balls in the box, anyone backing Japan yet?
Could have been a bit embarrassing for Courtois.
Japan are having a proper go! Could we have another upset on the cards?
And on the subject of commentaries I’m really enjoying Dion Dublin’s on Five Live. He’s hilarious! 😃
He’s the polar opposite of misery-guts Lawrenson
Could we have another upset on the cards?
How many cards do Japan need?
Lovin' Gary asking Jürgen if players look back on these Neymar style videos and feel embarrassed
Well Chris Sutton was being fairly blunt earlier but had Belgium down as bottlers 😉
Cmon Japan! (Have £5 on them to win this match)
BOOM!!!!
That how to finish.
It's coming home I tell thee
In other news
Germany Spain Portugal Argentina....Belgium???
That’s hilarious ^^ 😜🔥
Japan 2-0 up and that’s awesome.
They’re skinning the Belgium defence with those long diagonal balls to get in behind them! How many times now?
I know it happened a while ago now (24 hours is long time on the internet ) but I love this
what a spawny goal
Good come back another cracker of a game.
Arse
arse indeed
I mean, I like beer and I like sushi, so I don't really mind....... but COME ON JAPAN!!
Pants
Yet another great game!
Mugged!
Guess who's glad they cashed-out at 2-1 🙂
Oh FFS
Sad but fair result.
Release Godzilla!
Wowzers!
What a bloody game?!! Real shame for Japan.
Harsh.
What a game.
Ah, the naivety to be throwing a corner into the middle for a giant like Courtois to gather.
But what a great goal, what a dummy by Lukaku when his instinct must be to take the chance on himself.
Great Game, far too much of an attacking formation for Belgium, thought they were Barcelona playing at the Camp Nou, Witzel looks off the pace and the wing backs are weak defensively especially Carasco (sp?) Brave Effort from Japan.
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Missed the first half & part of the second completely and was gobsmacked to see the score at 2-0 when I switched the tv on ..
End to end stuff .. Japan were never outclassed and deserve real credit for the way they played .
The game turned when Chadli & Fellani came on ..and the goal to finish Japan off was perfect in its execution ..
10/10.
Big game tonight, so hoping we can put in a great performance and put Colombia away in 90mins. Unfortunately though we are England, so expecting drama and lots of shouting at the telly!
Its England and theres actually a (probably misguided) sense of optimism, so its pretty obvious whats about to happen
Its going to extra time after they equalise in the 94th minute, then we'll lose on penalties when Raheem Sterling blasts one into row Z
I expect to be watching from behind the sofa while doing a lot of swearing. Curse you Gareth Southgate for replacing my jaded cynicism about the national team with some waistcoat-wearing hope
It's the hope etc...
Contemplating whether or not to go for a ride instead. My wife has already instructed me not to get too sweary because apparently it frightens the children. 🙂
Sad to see Japan out, after an heroic effort early on they seemed to succumb to the paced efforts of the Belgians.
Enjoyable none the less.
Tonights game will be “interesting” but I predict we’ll be ooot.
Cracking game, probably the best half of football I've seen so far this WC! Real shame to see Japan go out, they played so well! I am actually optimistic about tonight as Columbia have not been particularly impressive so far.
metro trolling the engand team ?
japanese changing rooms after the match
🙂
Hey you know what ?
Andy Murray didn't play Wimbledon in 1966 !!
It's coming home
Felt for the Japanese last night, but the Belgium team were too strong, especially when Bobby put on Mr Hair n Elbows.
Wonder if that fluke goal is now their luck used up? Still think Brazil will have them in the quarter final, & whoever wins the France Brazil semi will win the trophy.
Not sure who's going to win the first game today - hoping it goes to extra time & pens, so that if we do somehow win tonight their nicely tired.
No matter what happens tonight, I think I've seen enough in this team to warrant hope going forward & that Gareth Southgate has done a fantastic job & shouldn't be sacked, especially considering he didn't want it at first. When he was appointed it seemed like the easy safe decision.
It's football madness here today in Northern Sweden. leaving work at 3pm and will be getting lagom #tankedup with the Swedish #ladsladslads .. I hope they win so much, then we can meet them in the quarters after we crush Colombia. Only fly in the ointment is the mother in law is on her way to visit us. Can't have it all.
As an Arsenal fan I am hoping that Captain Flappy (Ospina) has a bad day at the office. He often does. The way the draw has opened up I'm so so hopeful of us going through. Therefore we wont of course but hey ho!
Jus when you think the mood around the national team and Englishness generally might have changed, and actually grown up a bit, the tabloid press make you heave a weary sigh and roll your eyes once more
I'm trying not to be hopeful, but in this team i've seen signs of freedom, and enjoyment, and togetherness that seem to have been missing from past teams (and also some of our rivals) - add that to the capability we do have no matter what anyone says, and it can be potent.
I don't think it's our time yet, but this side has youth and time on their side - only 3 are over 30 (Vardy, Young, Cahill and half are under 25)
I'd like to see Southgate remain whatever, use the Euro's as another stepping stone, and the 2022 as a genuine target.
Careful Binners, those who criticise ‘our boys’ will be first to the wall, come the brexit revolution...
<span style="font-size: 0.8rem;">Jus when you think the mood around the national team and Englishness generally might have changed, and actually grown up a bit, the tabloid press make you heave a weary sigh and roll your eyes once more</span>
That's awesome! 😆 😆
(on Faceache) Southend News Network at their best....
Excitement builds as country riddled with gun crime and cocaine prepares to take on Colombia