Long n Left Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 1 hour ago, AsburySkinsFan said: You mean the one that was initially called against Columbia? If so, I thought it was a PK at first too, but on review the player clearly got the ball first before any contact was made, it was clean. He got the ball but came through him from behind, and I don’t think the ball was played away enough to say Mane would not have had a play on it had he not been taken down. Thought it was a pen when given, and after seeing the replay. 10 minutes ago, Elessar78 said: Are there degenerate gamblers betting on Panama-Tunisia? I’m sure, but not this one? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsburySkinsFan Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Long n Left said: He got the ball but came through him from behind, and I don’t think the ball was played away enough to say Mane would not have had a play on it had he not been taken down. Thought it was a pen when given, and after seeing the replay. I’m sure, but not this one? But coming from behind isn’t a foul unless you have to play through the ball carrier. As quickly as the ref over-turned HIS OWN call I’d say that was his thinking as well. —— Group G games are boring... no one playing for anything. This is not great for defeating the boring soccer reputation. —— From the sound of the crowd whistling it seems like they agree. Edited June 28, 2018 by AsburySkinsFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdcskins Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Belgium was my pick before the tournament started. They are going to win the World Cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elessar78 Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 6 minutes ago, abdcskins said: Belgium was my pick before the tournament started. They are going to win the World Cup. I wanted want a Brazil Belgium final Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mournblade Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 England had a golden opportunity to tie it in the 2nd half, and botched it. I think England's youth showed a little in this game. Now they have their work cut out for them vs Columbia. 1 hour ago, AsburySkinsFan said: Group G games are boring... no one playing for anything. This is not great for defeating the boring soccer reputation. If the second round can't produce exciting games, then I don't know what will: France/Argentina, Spain/Russia, Brazil/Mexico, Columbia/England. These are all fantastic match-ups. 2nd round I'm going: France Uruguay (watch out for them) Russia Croatia Brazil Belgium England 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsburySkinsFan Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 3 minutes ago, Mournblade said: England had a golden opportunity to tie it in the 2nd half, and botched it. I think England's youth showed a little in this game. Now they have their work cut out for them vs Columbia. If the second round can't produce exciting games, then I don't know what will: France/Argentina, Spain/Russia, Brazil/Mexico, Columbia/England. These are all fantastic match-ups. Agreed on England's job with Colombia, but if James is out then that will be much easier. And Colombia hasn't looked all that sharp. Sure they won group but they had Japan, Poland and Senegal and it was basically a three-way tie going into the final group stage matches. That's NOT a dominant performance. I'm looking forward to the knock out rounds, now we play for keeps. No more playing the points game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elessar78 Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 is a ****ing joke.... brazil and belgium will meet in the quarters, croatia and spain will meet in the quarters. England have a realistic path to the finals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrFan Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 14 minutes ago, Mournblade said: 2nd round I'm going: France Please elaborate, what makes you think we're going to beat Argentina ? We scored 3 goals one pk, one deflected auto goal, Mbappé scoring on a deflected shot by Giroud. Batshuayi hitting himself in the head celebrating Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsburySkinsFan Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 That celebration kick was hilarious!!!! Gus Frerotte would be proud!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhead36 Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 There are no easy roads in a one and done format and this World Cup has been wild with the upsets and powerhouses either being knocked out or just looking bad at times. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berggy9598 Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Isn't it adorable that England think it doesn't matter if they play Colombia or Japan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsburySkinsFan Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 12 minutes ago, Berggy9598 said: Isn't it adorable that England think it doesn't matter if they play Colombia or Japan England sans James and Japan who has been fighting hard. Coin flip 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berggy9598 Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 23 minutes ago, AsburySkinsFan said: England sans James and Japan who has been fighting hard. Coin flip First of all he's not out yet but even if he is Colombia is still much better than Japan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsburySkinsFan Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 2 minutes ago, Berggy9598 said: First of all he's not out yet but even if he is Colombia is still much better than Japan. We'll see, underdogs have been upsetting the apple cart all tourney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berggy9598 Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Dropping some fluent Spanish for the heck of it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsburySkinsFan Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Yeah, but he's French and that's nearly the same language. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FanboyOf91 Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Would not want to play Japan this early in the knockout rounds. Their sound technical skills are a nightmare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berggy9598 Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 51 minutes ago, AsburySkinsFan said: Yeah, but he's French and that's nearly the same language. I give up. If you would have said Italian or Portuguese it would have been less ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long n Left Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 4 hours ago, Mournblade said: England had a golden opportunity to tie it in the 2nd half, and botched it. I think England's youth showed a little in this game. Now they have their work cut out for them vs Columbia. If the second round can't produce exciting games, then I don't know what will: France/Argentina, Spain/Russia, Brazil/Mexico, Columbia/England. These are all fantastic match-ups. 2nd round I'm going: France Uruguay (watch out for them) Russia Croatia Brazil Belgium England What about Sweden Switzerland? Or, are you just being neutral? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long n Left Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 2 hours ago, Berggy9598 said: First of all he's not out yet but even if he is Colombia is still much better than Japan. Haven’t been all that impressed with Columbia, and if James is not 100%, or doesn’t play, England should handle them. Of course, Southgate could start crap ass Sterling and Young over Rashford or Vardy, and Rose or TAA (who was the best winger today in any of England’s 3 games so far.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsburySkinsFan Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 1 hour ago, Berggy9598 said: I give up. If you would have said Italian or Portuguese it would have been less ridiculous. It was a joke...lighten up Francine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berggy9598 Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 (edited) 4 minutes ago, AsburySkinsFan said: It was a joke...lighten up Francine. I can never tell if you're joking or dropping knowledge. Edited June 29, 2018 by Berggy9598 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsburySkinsFan Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 19 minutes ago, Berggy9598 said: I can never tell if you're joking or dropping knowledge. Sense of humor as dry as popcorn farts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berggy9598 Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 18 minutes ago, AsburySkinsFan said: Sense of humor as dry as popcorn farts! And proud of it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berggy9598 Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 1 hour ago, Long n Left said: Haven’t been all that impressed with Columbia, and if James is not 100%, or doesn’t play, England should handle them. Of course, Southgate could start crap ass Sterling and Young over Rashford or Vardy, and Rose or TAA (who was the best winger today in any of England’s 3 games so far.) I've seen every single minute Marcus Rashford has played at club level and he'll give you moments of brilliance or he'll look like he should at most be given cup minutes for the team I support in the Israeli league. Sterling despite his comical finishing is the better player IMO. Colombia could very well be impacted from a moral pov if James is out but the managerial match up is painfully one sided. Pekerman will have his team ready and for me he's the most underrated head coach in this tournament. They also have a few quality players that aren't household names like Quintero who may find himself at a bigger club than very soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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