Day Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Just now, Squid said: This is the 9th World Cup I can remember & I can't remember it being more enjoyable! Or open! Whilst being open is enjoyable, part of me is starting to think that this World Cup could be a bit of a hollow victory for whoever takes it. Germany, Spain, Argentina out, Italy and Netherlands failing to qualify, feels a bit like the stars aligning for Leicester to win the Premier League. Obviously the winners won't care one bit how they did it, just wish there was a bit more strength there in the Quarters, Russia the hosts were written off even getting out the group yet they are still in there. This one might belong in the unpopular opinion thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearl Ram Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 ...and Japan to Triumph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRam Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Just now, David said: Whilst being open is enjoyable, part of me is starting to think that this World Cup could be a bit of a hollow victory for whoever takes it. Germany, Spain, Argentina out, Italy and Netherlands failing to qualify, feels a bit like the stars aligning for Leicester to win the Premier League. Obviously the winners won't care one bit how they did it, just wish there was a bit more strength there in the Quarters, Russia the hosts were written off even getting out the group yet they are still in there. This one might belong in the unpopular opinion thread. I understand your perspective, but on the most part the"good" teams aren't going out by being particularly poor - they're often being outplayed. And that's exactly the type of football that (in my opinion) is the greatest. I don't think it will be hollow at all, unless the winner wins while playing mediocre football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyinLiverpool Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 1 minute ago, Pearl Ram said: ...and Japan to Triumph Especially now they've brought Honda on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoetheRam Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 1 minute ago, David said: Whilst being open is enjoyable, part of me is starting to think that this World Cup could be a bit of a hollow victory for whoever takes it. Germany, Spain, Argentina out, Italy and Netherlands failing to qualify, feels a bit like the stars aligning for Leicester to win the Premier League. Obviously the winners won't care one bit how they did it, just wish there was a bit more strength there in the Quarters, Russia the hosts were written off even getting out the group yet they are still in there. This one might belong in the unpopular opinion thread. Kind of agree, but it's not like anyone decent has gone out. Germany, Argentina and Spain were all very poor in at least 3/4 of their games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PistoldPete2 Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 6 minutes ago, RamNut said: Nothing beats mexico 1970 Pele!! Banks. Der Bomber. Moore. Jairzinho. Rivera. Jumpers for goalposts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PistoldPete2 Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 4 minutes ago, David said: Whilst being open is enjoyable, part of me is starting to think that this World Cup could be a bit of a hollow victory for whoever takes it. Germany, Spain, Argentina out, Italy and Netherlands failing to qualify, feels a bit like the stars aligning for Leicester to win the Premier League. Obviously the winners won't care one bit how they did it, just wish there was a bit more strength there in the Quarters, Russia the hosts were written off even getting out the group yet they are still in there. This one might belong in the unpopular opinion thread. Still expect the later stages to go to form... More Like the FA Cup, with a few shocks but usually The big teams still win it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtains Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 3-2 Belgium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggg Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Bolleaux ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRam Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Oof he almost did it. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PistoldPete2 Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Dramatic end. That's this World Cup for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Just now, SaintRam said: but on the most part the"good" teams aren't going out by being particularly poor Got to disagree, Germany and Argentina were very poor as have France until they knocked out Argentina. Spain probably not poor but they were toothless up front. Feels lacking without the Italians and Netherlands out there, even though they have crap teams now, just doesn't feel right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 That is some finish to a game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoetheRam Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 24 minutes ago, JoetheRam said: Yeah 3-2 Belgium in normal time. Called it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtains Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 FT Belgium 3-2 Japan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alph Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 The one team that should take short corners!!! They've been battered in the air. Battered. And last minute you send a good few players up and put the ball in the air. Cleveeer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRam Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Just now, David said: Got to disagree, Germany and Argentina were very poor as have France until they knocked out Argentina. Spain probably not poor but they were toothless up front. Feels lacking without the Italians and Netherlands out there, even though they have crap teams now, just doesn't feel right. I think that's not giving enough credit to the teams that have replaced them though. There's talent across the board, not just in the "usual suspects" for once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Got to feel for Japan. Tremendous effort by them and I enjoyed that more than Spain v Portugal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnero Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 So stupid playing in a high corner there with their lack of height. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRam Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 This is the best World Cup ever, for me. So far at least. Every game (except some meaningless group games and two Denmark games) has been thoroughly entertaining regardless of the on-paper quality on either side. Last few World Cups I've been thoroughly bored in the majority of games. This has been something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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