**** 2018 WORLD CUP THREAD ***

vivalarepublica wrote:

Scorpion_runner wrote:

Senegal has totally fallen asleep after scoring. They are not pressing like they were in the first 20 mins of the game, and are just taking on pressure. They need to shore up the middle and get control of possession, because Japan is dominating the ball, and generating a lot of chances.

They are not using their speed and athleticism, and their discipline has gone out of the window.

Wow, what a play by Senegal against the run of play! Showing what they can do when they are firing on all cylinders.

See man , this Senegal team just keeps switching off... fock

they are the better team, and every time they score they become laxed ......and now japan is back in the game.

WTF. Stay on the damn ball and keep up the pressure.

Japan actually is surprisingly good overall. They play good defense, can possess, and create lots of chances. Their biggest weakness seems to be that they can't finish.

I'm not taking anything away from Japan. They stayed in the game, and they were able to create chances, but no way could they handle Senegal's speed, physicality and power when Senegal played their game.

Senegal just lacks the experience to stay focused, and a more experienced japan team was able to get a point. After Senegal scored, that should have been all she wrote, but the defending in the box was lazy.

Rubbish defense from Senegal. They won't make it out of this round.

SB runner. wrote:

Wow wow wow! Another PK given for England. This is turning out to be a high school style blowout....Panama have completely lost it.

I flipped channels when it got to 2-0. Panama isn't even a real country, its something the USA made up so they could control the canal. I think more people will be waiting for England to get a similar crushing now if they are going to gloat about this game.

Cringeworthy wrote:

SB runner. wrote:

Wow wow wow! Another PK given for England. This is turning out to be a high school style blowout....Panama have completely lost it.

I flipped channels when it got to 2-0. Panama isn't even a real country, its something the USA made up so they could control the canal. I think more people will be waiting for England to get a similar crushing now if they are going to gloat about this game.

I don't think this is the England we all used to know and expect. These guys are young, fast and are playing fearlessly. Gareth Southgate has prepared them very well. I expect them to reach the semi-finals at the least.

All COL so far. POL are on their heels. Still 0-0.

Cringeworthy wrote:

Panama isn't even a real country, its something the USA made up so they could control the canal.

Another dumb American. No wonder the world hates you.

SB runner. wrote:

All COL so far. POL are on their heels. Still 0-0.

How was the long run?

vivalarepublica wrote:

SB runner. wrote:

All COL so far. POL are on their heels. Still 0-0.

How was the long run?

Good run, got in a 12mi jog. :) Missed the 6th goal and was surprised to see the score at 6-1. I expected 10 or 12 to be scored. Panama were totally outclassed. Colombia are looking really good and are playing with purpose. Poland are totally out of it. Zero creativity.

Gooooooooaaaaaal!!!!!!!!!

COL-1 POL-0

Holy crap, the Columbian fans are their in force. Economy must be doing well in Columbia.

Did they just cut to ads during the game for the rest of you, or was that just a special treat for my local viewing area?

I'm watching online:

http://www.russia2018stream.me/2/poland-vs-colombia-free-stream

vivalarepublica wrote:

Holy crap, the Columbian fans are their in force. Economy must be doing well in Columbia.

Columbia University has an endowment of $10 billion. No surprise so many of their graduates them can afford to go watch Colombia play in the Wold Cup.

SB runner. wrote:I don't think this is the England we all used to know and expect. These guys are young, fast and are playing fearlessly. Gareth Southgate has prepared them very well. I expect them to reach the semi-finals at the least.

The semi-finals? Prepare yourself to be disappointed.

Underachieving England wrote:

SB runner. wrote:I don't think this is the England we all used to know and expect. These guys are young, fast and are playing fearlessly. Gareth Southgate has prepared them very well. I expect them to reach the semi-finals at the least.

The semi-finals? Prepare yourself to be disappointed.

Let's see England would have to beat whomever qualifies from Group H, none of which have looked particularly impressive, although Columbia looks to have found their rhythm. Then a team from Group E or Group F, which most likely will be Brazil, Switzerland, Germany, and Mexico, and maybe Serbia or Sweden. It will be tough for them.

Just as you spoke. COL 2 POL 0. Falcao scores, what a finish!

vivalarepublica wrote:

Underachieving England wrote:

The semi-finals? Prepare yourself to be disappointed.

Let's see England would have to beat whomever qualifies from Group H, none of which have looked particularly impressive, although Columbia looks to have found their rhythm. Then a team from Group E or Group F, which most likely will be Brazil, Switzerland, Germany, and Mexico, and maybe Serbia or Sweden. It will be tough for them.

It always is or at least has been the last couple of major tournaments. (WC's & EC's)