Board 8 > World Cup 2018 discussion

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Okay, I didn't know about the injuries.

I admit I just looked at the group and thought "well, Iceland won the their qualification group with Croatia having to advance through playoffs..."
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God damn Kolarov

Terrific
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Absolutely brilliant

Mexico have been excellent. Great tactics, pacy counters, more than worthy of the goal
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Yeah, Germany might not be incredible today, but they're playing well, Mexico is just on fire.
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I can't recall the last time I've seen Germany look this beatable, but I think that's more because of how outstanding Mexico has played up until this point.
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This German defense has been horrible, they are lucky they are only losing by one goal.
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They've been great with the ball in tight spaces which is enabling them to get away on those counters.
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Why is Germany losing

What is this sorcery
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Hot take: Landon Donovan doing commercials wearing Team Mexico gear should qualify as treason and warrant execution by firing squad.
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Meanwhile if you are wondering what some of the players who didn't qualify are doing

Gareth Bale

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOAwsjhLCtc" data-time="

Claudio Bravo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPcLAs3fJTk" data-time="

Gianluigi Buffon

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDgiOqNh7kk" data-time="

Tim Howard

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIRcwqqohaw" data-time="

Robin van Persie

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpM5P4RghDk" data-time="
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Mexico have been so good tactically but their final ball is really lacking. That Hernandez ball was awful

Swap Ozil for any of their forward players and this would be very comfortable.
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Jesus I almost want Mexico to concede as punishment for all the good positions they have completely wasted.
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Yeah a better team would have routed Germany today.

Potential for a Brazil/Germany Round of 16 match now.
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should have had 2 or 3 goals but a win is a win

mexicooo
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I can't believe I slept through that =(
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Mexico was the better team, it will be interesting to see Germany against us in the next round now that they have to win.

But first we need to beat South Korea tomorrow... >_>
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Happy for Mexico!

Let's hope Switzerland can show some stones in the second half.
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Sure could
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Sweden is winning now, but Germany probably don't have to worry about losing to any of these two.

Brazil vs. Germany in top 16 is looking pretty likely right now.
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https://imgur.com/eA2GWQA
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I've been watching Sweden stop play all over the place, and I've got an idea. Any time play has to be stopped for a downed player, regardless of why, they should be forced to the sideline to go through a lengthy concussion protocol. It wouldn't really slow the rate of diving, but maybe it would stop some of the ridiculous rolling around everyone likes to do.
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It's silly too as I go watch all Orlando's women's games and there is zero diving in the women's game. You know if someone goes down and stays down, they are genuinely hurt

Yes we won, and that's all that matters.

Our chances against Germany on saturday? Hah, our only hope is that Neuer once again plays like he has soiled his pants when he's up against Sweden.
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I tuned in for the second half of Sweden/Korea, and it had to be the worst half I've seen so far.
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metaIslug posted...

If Germany stomped Brazil again I would lose it

We all would mate. Glorious times indeed.
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MrSmartGuy posted...

I've been watching Sweden stop play all over the place, and I've got an idea. Any time play has to be stopped for a downed player, regardless of why, they should be forced to the sideline to go through a lengthy concussion protocol. It wouldn't really slow the rate of diving, but maybe it would stop some of the ridiculous rolling around everyone likes to do.

I've always liked the idea of 2-for-1. For as long as play is stopped for you, twice as long as that you have to sit out once play resumes. Your team can choose to sub you out if they want, but otherwise, they play a man down until you've served your time.
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Look, I really like you guys, but don't think I'll mate with you just because a team I'm not a fan of gets beat.
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Speaking of Germany stomping Brazil, reminder of the best summary of that match;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLZUKqpXYzU" data-time="

Perfection.
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Belgium are steamrolling Panama.

And that's ALL they wrote.
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There is a very solid chance that Germany will be the only European team to lose their first match.
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Hilarious, isn't it?

They were ''The team that broke Brazil's neck''.
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It is. Even if there was only one match that had to be a draw for it happen.
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lol Sterling

same old England I guess
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*does the 9 thumps and the chant* ENGLAND!
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That's usin' yer Noodle!

BAH GAWD IT'S KANE!
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That didn't take long
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Beautiful man
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Typical Fucking England.
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Fuck off
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Tunisia ties the game, as was expected.
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Tunisia got away with one there.
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Fucking England!

*throws Water cooler across room, smashes up wooden stool D2-style*

And no, a Snickers wouldn't help.
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What about a twix
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That should have not been a kick.
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Probably was a pen

But the one on Kane definitely was
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Emeraldegg posted...

What about a twix

Probably end up kicking the person offering me one like one of the Twix brothers in the commercial in that pull apart brawl.
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Hardcore_Adult posted...

Typical Fucking England.

I mean I enjoy it
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If this score holds, is this the most disappointing result so far? The Germany, Argentina, and Brazil results, although less so with the latter, were not what anyone was expecting, but this is literally Tunisia.
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yeah but people expect this out of England

might actually be the opposite since they didn't straight up lose
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