Author Topic: World Cup 2018 (Read 63205 times)

SmethDan · « **Reply #225 on:** June 23, 2018, 11:47:56 AM »

Quote from: Scooby Doo on June 22, 2018, 08:26:30 PM

Foul on Mitrovic easily one of the worse instances of VAR not being used. Makes the fouls on Kane in the box actually look legal.

Was as if he'd was a wide reciever sandwich between two defensive ends!

I was out last night and only caught snippets of the game on a screen.

Saw the incident this morning and couldn't believe it wasn't given as a penalty.

Scandalous.

I could've crushed a grape if I were a Serbian and gave a sh it

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Scooby Doo · « **Reply #226 on:** June 23, 2018, 02:07:49 PM »

Belgium taken Tunisia apart. Tunisia had some gusto after their goal but Lukaku's 2nd on the stroke of HT could make this a very interesting second half. Could get messy.

Belgians with an extra day recovery ahead of the England game too which could be crucial.

Scooby Doo · « **Reply #227 on:** June 23, 2018, 02:52:12 PM »

Quote from: Jordie1471 on June 23, 2018, 02:16:42 PM

Chadli about to come on.

When was the last time one of our players lifted a world cup?

Chadli an unused sub

Atomic · « **Reply #228 on:** June 23, 2018, 02:59:56 PM »

Tunisia gave up second half. Batsuyai could've had about six and he was only on about 20 mins. Impressive Belgium though.

Barrington · « **Reply #229 on:** June 23, 2018, 07:26:19 PM »

Another penalty incident which should have gone to VAR has just been ignored by the ref in the Germany v Sweden game.

Wouldn't be surprised if the ref's have had orders from above to chill out on the VAR after quite a few VAR incidents early in the tournament. It's getting ridiculous now.

We've seen very soft penalties given (when people have been technically slightly touched), then the likes of Mitrovic and Kane getting obviously wrestled down to the ground, and getting nothing.

I like the concept of VAR and I think it started off OK in the tournament. Somethings happened though and it's getting pathetic now. Either have it and use it every time it is required, or don't use it at all. Can't have certain VAR panels and/or ref's deciding to use it and others dismissing incidents out of hand before getting them reviewed.

Makes a mockery of its entire conception and existence.

gavinrussell · « **Reply #230 on:** June 23, 2018, 07:44:50 PM »

Come on Ikea...

Scooby Doo · « **Reply #231 on:** June 23, 2018, 07:56:52 PM »

The thing with VAR is it is just being used too poorly. They have decided on how they want to use it, penalties etc. so happy days. Now align those with the way rugby implements technology and it's all good. It hasn't been a disaster but it could have been used a lot better.

Germany going out with 45 mins to go.

Droitwich Baggie · « **Reply #232 on:** June 23, 2018, 08:05:26 PM »

Germany are too slow. Their players are standing around waiting for the ball. They have to learn to RUN onto a ball which is going forwards, not sidewards nor backwards ala Pulis.

gavinrussell · « **Reply #233 on:** June 23, 2018, 08:57:21 PM »

Was Pulis managing Sweden in the second half...

Droitwich Baggie · « **Reply #234 on:** June 23, 2018, 09:08:12 PM »

Quote from: gavinrussell on June 23, 2018, 08:57:21 PM

Was Pulis managing Sweden in the second half...

Reckon so.
Sweden stopped playing football and resorted to hoof and hope from the back.
Their players had to run almost the length of the pitch to even see the ball.
Note to Big Dave....Pass the ball forward and make the opposition chase us, rather than the other way around.
Also ....If their players have the ball...Stand in front of them and stop them having a choice of passes.
We have to learn to use speed, rather than walk and stop, which a lot of world cup teams are trying to do.

Atomic · « **Reply #235 on:** June 23, 2018, 09:15:02 PM »

Quote from: Jordie1471 on June 23, 2018, 09:11:54 PM

Glad Germany won.

Will never wish for Pulis style anti football to be 'successful'. Especially at the world cup.

Agreed. I hate teams like Sweden they wreck the enjoyment of football.

ex coseley kid · « **Reply #236 on:** June 23, 2018, 11:50:43 PM »

Say what you like but I can't stand the Jerries.

They get raggy wins all the time, scrape through and lift trophies.

And they score their penalties too.

8@$T4RD$

costa blanca baggie · « **Reply #237 on:** June 24, 2018, 12:00:40 AM »

Quote from: ex coseley kid on June 23, 2018, 11:50:43 PM

Say what you like but I can't stand the Jerries.

They get raggy wins all the time, scrape through and lift trophies.

And they score their penalties too.

8@$T4RD$

They do tend to get the rub of the green more often than other countries. Shouldâ€™ve conceded a penalty and been a man down in the first half. Found it hard to believe the ref had to think about Boatengâ€™s second yellow as well.

gavinrussell · « **Reply #238 on:** June 24, 2018, 01:45:18 PM »

I think 10 nil at full time is pretty realistic..

Droitwich Baggie · « **Reply #239 on:** June 25, 2018, 07:33:21 AM »

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44587232

World Cup 2018: Who needs what to qualify in the final round of group games.

Scooby Doo · « **Reply #240 on:** June 25, 2018, 07:56:07 PM »

Quaresma with a stunner and a trademark strike of his

Droitwich Baggie · « **Reply #241 on:** June 25, 2018, 08:29:38 PM »

atm...Spain are being outplayed.

Droitwich Baggie · « **Reply #242 on:** June 25, 2018, 08:41:53 PM »

Morocco deserve to win...Spain are nowhere.

Droitwich Baggie · « **Reply #243 on:** June 25, 2018, 08:51:07 PM »

Speed has been the difference...Just like the Prem last season...Albion were slow and sluggish and were relegated.

Droitwich Baggie · « **Reply #244 on:** June 25, 2018, 08:52:23 PM »

VAR has come to Spain's rescue.

BaggieBoy04 · « **Reply #245 on:** June 25, 2018, 09:00:16 PM »

Final Scores
Spain 2 - 2 Morroco
Portugal 1 - 1 Iran
Round of 16
Draws
Spain vs Russia
Portugal Vs Uruguay

liverbaggie · « **Reply #246 on:** June 26, 2018, 07:16:52 PM »

Great goal by Messi, fair play to him.
Bit sick of seeing the druggy guy screaming marradona.

TheJacko2000 · « **Reply #247 on:** June 26, 2018, 07:34:59 PM »

The Goat has arrived

Albionic · « **Reply #248 on:** June 27, 2018, 10:39:24 AM »

Quote from: TheJacko2000 on June 26, 2018, 07:34:59 PM

The Goat has arrived

? WTF does that mean? Sorry for being thick!

ronnie_allen · « **Reply #249 on:** June 27, 2018, 10:57:11 AM »

The Greatest Of All Time.

Must be referencing Maradonna's reaction to Nigeria fans

Poll

Which Country will win the World Cup 2018?

Author Topic: World Cup 2018 (Read 63205 times)