Board 8 > World Cup 2018 Discussion part 3

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I'd have to say France look like the favorite so far. Have to see what bitey racist and co. do tonight.
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Well, sad for Messi and Argentina, but France wins that game 8 times outta ten. They were better and deserve to move on.

Argentina's defense: OMNISHAMBLES.
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XIII_rocks posted...

But Portugal are often a black hole of enjoyment

Oh yeah go my boredom!

It's actually much worse as a fan because instead of being bored, you get anxiety that slowly ramps up throughout the game as nothing continues to happen.

International Soccer, followed by American Football, are one and two when it comes to "man do I love these things but also feel like shit the entire time my team is in a big game".
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Well, I guess Uruguay are my personal favorites now barring the extremely small chance my home country makes a miracle.

Hopefully that wont have to change tonight.
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Kylian MBappe reminds me of

dare I say it

Thierry Henry
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Dark Silvergun posted...

Wow, Argentina turned this game around in a hurry with that goal.

All for nothing. Love it. Suck it Messy
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Okay if it's mapped why are the m and b both capitalized
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it's perfect
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Remember Uruguay vs. Netherlands semifinal 8 years ago? When Van Bronckhorst scored goal of the tournament and then Forlan topped it next thing in the match.

Argentina vs. France reminded me.
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What a fucking cross, what a header
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holy fuck what a play
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Messi and Ronaldo out in the same day?!
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Brilliant.

Suarez amd Cavani are a fantastic duo. Great they're on such a strong defensive team.
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Alright Uruguay. Straight for the jugular now. No mercy. Full on exorcism.
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Uruguay 1 - 0 Portugal

Uruguay taking that early lead only 7 minutes in!
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Very solid free kick there
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I want Portugal to win to try and get revenge on the Euros, however this Uruguay side has looked as good as that Forlan team at times.
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Sorry, could you explain how Portugal could want revenge on Europe?

Portugal in 2016 was daylight fucking robbery. You're saying a pickpocket should want revenge after he stole your wallet.
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France lost to Portugal in the final

If Portugal wins against Uruguay we get to face them and avenge the loss.
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Oh right, that makes more sense

I thought it was some point about how because everyone treats that Portugal win as like a Greece-tier joke, winning would be revenge on the people who didn't pay that win the "proper respect".
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Both Ronaldo and Suarez need to gtfo of this sport.
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I absolutely love this Uruguay.
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Well after knocking out Messi, Mbappe will have the chance to claim either Ronaldo or Suarez' scalp.

Shame politics got in the way of Benzema and Ribery playing for the national team, but at least at least there's no infighting.

At least Coman, Martial and Lacazette will be available for the euros!
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metaIslug posted...

Damn I missed FRA-ARG. It sounds like it was an amazing game

Portugal gotta put Quaresma in. If they do they clutch. If they don't goodbye.

this super hard
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Wait Mbappe is NINETEEN?

God damn, the future is bright for France.
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LOLIAmAnAlt posted...

Messi and Ronaldo out in the same day?!

One coulddream
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CaptainOfCrush posted...

Wait Mbappe is NINETEEN?

God damn, the future is bright for France.

France has one of the youngest squads in the tournament and 3 of the top 10 most expensive players in the world.

And a two time EPL player of the year and Griezmann is also worth a fortune.

Squad is loaded with young star talent
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PEPE IS MY HERO

lets fucking go
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Christ fuck Portugal so fucking much
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This team won't DIE.
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Fuck's sake Uruguay EXORCISE THEM
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WE ROLLINNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN let's go!
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I wish Portugal played the way they do when they're behind all the time.

Time to go back in their shell until Uruguay scores again.
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davidponte posted...

I wish Portugal played the way they do when they're behind all the time.

Time to go back in their shell until Uruguay scores again.

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Yesssss
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What a great goal.

These knockout stages looking good right now.
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omg
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WAKE THE FUCK UP URUGUAY

Way too much space for Bernardo
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Yeah these games have had some brilliant moments. Uruguay's goals have been simply beautiful.
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I wanna say that missed shot on the open net will cost them, but I've seen Ronaldo rip a team's guts out at the last second (in-person) before
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Great defending again.
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Well, that's that.

There's definitely relief in not having to care anymore.
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Portugal is not beating France without Ronaldo anyway...

Was what we thought two years ago lol.
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Get rekt Portugal.
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Welp, that's going to be a really difficult defense to get past.
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DING DONG

THE WlTCH IS DEAD

WORLD CUP OFFICIALLY HAS NO BAD RESULT
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Ref was absolutely terrible but the better team won still
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Legend:
QTF = Quarter Final
SMF = Semi Final
TPP = Third Place Playoff
FIN = Final

[A1] = [Uruguay 4W-0D-0L] - 2
[B2] = [Portugal 1W-2D-1L] - 1

QTF>[A1] = [Uruguay 4W-0D-0L]
QTF>[C1] = [France 3W-1D-0L]

[C1] = [France 3W-1D-0L] - 4
[D2] = [Argentina 1W-1D-2L] - 3

SMF>>>>>[??] = [---]
SMF>>>>>[??] = [---]

[E1] = [Brazil 2W-1D-0L]
[F2] = [Mexico 2W-0D-1L]

QTF>[??] = [---]
QTF>[??] = [---]

[G1] = [Belgium 3W-0D-0L]
[H2] = [Japan 1W-1D-1L]

FIN>>>>>>>>>[??] = [---]
FIN>>>>>>>>>[??] = [---]

TPP>>>>>>>>>[??] = [---]
TPP>>>>>>>>>[??] = [---]

[B1] = [Spain 1W-2D-0L]
[A2] = [Russia 2W-0D-1L]

QTF>[??] = [---]
QTF>[??] = [---]

[D1] = [Croatia 3W-0D-0L]
[C2] = [Denmark 1W-2D-0L]

SMF>>>>>[??] = [---]
SMF>>>>>[??] = [---]

[F1] = [Sweden 2W-0D-1L]
[E2] = [Switzerland 1W-2D-0L]

QTF>[??] = [---]
QTF>[??] = [---]

[H1] = [Colombia 2W-0D-1L]
[G2] = [England 2W-0D-1L]
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I don't expect Portugal to be relevant in the World Cup for a very long time.

A potential 37 year old Ronaldo does not incite much hope, and the young players aren't exactly world beaters. Consider the "window" officially closed.

Euro 2020 is definitely the end of this team.
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