roverandout Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 None of the big teams look impressive so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Husky Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Even Germany's 'worst team ever' got to the final in 2002. Be afraid, be very afraid, always . . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 I wonder if VAR is ever going to give a decision against a 'big team' v's a 'minnow'. We'll see . . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audax Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 I'm glad the replay and VAR is used, Mexico definitely got jobbed by the refs in 2010 South Africa in favour of Argentina. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Though that 'penalty' incident just before looked more of one that the Argentina one yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 (edited) Mexico getting a bit nervy now. Backpasses to the keeper from Germany's half. . . .psychologically not good. Keep going. Vamos! Edited June 17, 2018 by Husky 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audax Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 For situations like this, it really shows me how much that Miroslav Klose helped them, Germany could still come back... but they certainly haven't had that player who makes the big play. Ochoa, the goalkeeper has been fantastic, Germany losing and this is all the response here? Other teams in this group are Sweden and South Korea, so it looks like Mexico should sail through if they hang on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blow-in Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 2 minutes ago, Husky said: Though that 'penalty' incident just before looked more of one that the Argentina one yesterday. Who makes the decision there to look at it? If the ref is not interested does that just mean you're screwed or can the var guys pull the ref back and say "you missed something you blind arsehole"? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladyboys of Bank Top Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Loving this WC so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewood Ace Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 No wonder no English refs have gone to this as the standard of refereeing so far has been excellent. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Linekar and Shearer couldn’t have been more delighted at the Germany defeat. They could barely contain their excitement. Like kids on Christmas Day! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Venkhater Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Just now, Stuart said: Linekar and Shearer couldn’t have been more delighted at the Germany defeat. They could barely contain their excitement. Like kids on Christmas Day! We , on the other hand, took no pleasure in it at all? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commondore Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Terrible result for Sweden, we'll just have to start with 3 points tomorrow against South Korea and take it from there. At least the German strikers look to be off the boil, might become a big problem for them down the line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arbitro Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 The Mexican coach deserves great credit for his tactics. They played terrific counter attacking football and as the game wore on defended excellently. He got his substitutions correct and left the Germans defeated and deflated. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 18 minutes ago, Blow-in said: Who makes the decision there to look at it? If the ref is not interested does that just mean you're screwed or can the var guys pull the ref back and say "you missed something you blind arsehole"? That's the 6 million dollar question. The clear and obvious thing is a bit murky. Like, who exactly does it have to be clear and obvious to? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Just now, Leonard Venkhater said: We , on the other hand, took no pleasure in it at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipl Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 2 hours ago, philipl said: Suddenly struck me after arriving at the local World Cup village (out door boozer and big screen) after the Serbian goal was scored that I have seen bits of every game live thus far but not seen a single goal scored live yet. I am not planning to watch all of England v Tunisia live you will be relieved to know. Mexico victory was assured the moment I decided to watch the second half... Not too surprised by the result. Recent German performances have been pedestrian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrone Shoelaces Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 (edited) Just now, philipl said: Mexico victory was assured the moment I decided to watch the second half... Not too surprised by the result. Recent German performances have been pedestrian. They'll be back. Just not their day today. Edited June 17, 2018 by Tyrone Shoelaces Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 (edited) https://www.thesun.co.uk/world-cup-2018/6553522/patrice-evra-sexism-eni-aluko-itv/ ?? It's almost enough to make me want to get ITV on stream, . . . .almost. Edited June 17, 2018 by Husky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audax Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 (edited) Mexico's run-up to the World Cup per friendlies was basically no better than Germany's. Now, I'm feeling like you can hardly get a clue from the Friendlies. I did at least, pick a draw, zero points still. https://uk.soccerway.com/matches/2018/06/17/world/world-cup/germany/mexico/2166092/ OTOH, Spain whipped Argentina 6-1 this year. That could have been an indicator though. Edited June 17, 2018 by Audax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backroom DE. Posted June 17, 2018 Backroom Share Posted June 17, 2018 According to the BBC only one team have gone on to win the tournament after losing their first game (Spain in 2010), so Germany have given themselves a mountain to climb already. The Mexicans worked hard and Germany looked clueless as to how to break them down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 25 minutes ago, Stuart said: Linekar and Shearer couldn’t have been more delighted at the Germany defeat. They could barely contain their excitement. Like kids on Christmas Day! Not quite up there with the Euro 92 final . . but . . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Just now, DE. said: According to the BBC only one team have gone on to win the tournament after losing their first game (Spain in 2010), so Germany have given themselves a mountain to climb already. The Mexicans worked hard and Germany looked clueless as to how to break them down. As much as it's enjoyable to see Germany losing, they are still as likely to get to the final as ever. Apparently they lost their first game in 1982 to Algeria and went on to make the final as as I've previously mentioned, their supposedly bad team also made the final in 2002 Until they are knocked out, they can't ever be discounted, dammit! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Though they look like they are a 'Sane' short. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audax Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 (edited) Spain's loss in 2010 was to Switzerland of all teams, I don't see the Swiss drawing or any better today..... they've got my respect. Maybe they can keep it close. Still, Iceland and Mexico weren't predicted to do as well as they did. Edited June 17, 2018 by Audax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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