GunmaN1905 Posted July 15, 2018 Author Share Posted July 15, 2018 It's been really entertaining, but I think it's safe to say that this WC has the worst teams in top4 since 2002. Unbelievably stacked France playing way below their capabilities and scraping wins based on set pieces, dubious penalties and terrible mistakes from opposition. Croatian team playing to their best, but with couple of glaring holes in the lineup and absolutely no depth anywhere other than midfield. Belgium that has played some great football, but also lack defensive quality. England, even though you guys will hate me, that's just an average knockout round level team, but had a lot of things going their way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD nawrat Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 44 minutes ago, JDownie said: Croatia are so strong mentally that I think they will come out and score one more. However France could well improve and score another 2. Can't wait to see the second half Well at least I wasn't wrong Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Good to see Mbappe has already perfected an arms-folded goal celebration that makes you want to punch him in the face. A worthy successor to Cristiano Ronaldo if he is set to take over on Best-Player-In-The-World duty. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pukey Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Just now, GunmaN1905 said: It's been really entertaining, but I think it's safe to say that this WC has the worst teams in top4 since 2002. Unbelievably stacked France playing way below their capabilities and scraping wins based on set pieces, dubious penalties and terrible mistakes from opposition. Croatian team playing to their best, but with couple of glaring holes in the lineup and absolutely no depth anywhere other than midfield. Belgium that has played some great football, but also lack defensive quality. England, even though you guys will hate me, that's just an average knockout round level team, but had a lot of things going their way. Couldn't give a rat's arse, this world cup has been brilliant and the last 4 being comparatively "weak" has added to it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mawka Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 this wc was made to the French side. Pogba foul in the first goal and that penalty happens cause French president was there "watching". Delivered even before it started! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rio_V Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 3 minutes ago, Bliss Seeker said: Has Pogba not dyed his hair all WC? Boy was serious innit!? Yes. Dark black. Normal color is bright yellow. 😁 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pukey Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Only 7 shots for France Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icelander83 Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 VAR should have given that corner to Croatia fwiw Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Constantine Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Dalic proper FMed here... 7 shots France, 4 goals. Croatia 14 shots, one goal. Conceded from penalty spot and own goal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
merry_miller Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Still gutted it's not us that 1 defensive slip cost us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltablue Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Croatia have given France a much better game than England would have. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georginho_juventusygr Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Giroud is knackered. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martplfc1 Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Mbappe doing his best Usain Bolt impression there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Albrighton Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Everyone in the semis had most things go their way otherwise they'd have never have been there in the first place, utter guff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted July 15, 2018 Author Share Posted July 15, 2018 Just now, merry_miller said: Still gutted it's not us that 1 defensive slip cost us. It's not you because you had no quality. Look at how France dismantled Croatia once they got the lead. You had 2 more chances when you led, then completely fell apart and deservedly lost. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
merry_miller Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Just now, deltablue said: Croatia have given France a much better game than England would have. We'd be 2-0 up vs France Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coulthard's Jaw Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 France cannot control the ball, been the case all tournament. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgreenio Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 hope Modric gets player of the tournament, he's absolute class Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bestbrother Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 G-Rod Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 1 minute ago, GunmaN1905 said: England, even though you guys will hate me, that's just an average knockout round level team, but had a lot of things going their way. I don't disagree with you there, to be honest. In my eyes, the top three at this tournament were the best three teams, but yes, they don't exactly compare well to France 1998 or Germany 2010/2014. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted July 15, 2018 Author Share Posted July 15, 2018 Just now, CFuller said: I don't disagree with you there, to be honest. In my eyes, the top three at this tournament were the best three teams, but yes, they don't exactly compare well to France 1998 or Germany 2010/2014. Probably Belgium as second best team. I think that all finalists from 2006 onwards are better than these teams, except for maybe Argentina. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Just now, GunmaN1905 said: Probably Belgium as second best team. I think that all finalists from 2006 onwards are better than these teams, except for maybe Argentina. I have Belgium as the second-best team ahead of Croatia as well, to be honest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coulthard's Jaw Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Not sure I'd say France have been the best team in this tournament. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georginho_juventusygr Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Great dive by Rakitić. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD nawrat Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 1 minute ago, CFuller said: I have Belgium as the second-best team ahead of Croatia as well, to be honest. @daylight Said it yesterday - if Belgium hadn't finished above England they'd make the final and might have beaten France, as the final is a different beast and their actual match was a tight one decided by a setpiece. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Croatia 4-2 down, with five minutes to go, and one substitution left. Only one man can save them now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted July 15, 2018 Author Share Posted July 15, 2018 Just now, JDownie said: @daylight Said it yesterday - if Belgium hadn't finished above England they'd make the final and might have beaten France, as the final is a different beast and their actual match was a tight one decided by a setpiece. Honestly, it's not. If they replayed the game 10 times, it would be maybe 7-3 or 6-4 for France. Belgium didn't deserve the final because even Croatia created more against France than they did. But France winning it with this playstyle is anti-propaganda for football. When Greece did it, it was good because they had no other possible way of playing. This French team is by far the most stacked one on the tournament and they're really dislikeable, in terms of both playstyle and player behaviour. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
merry_miller Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 What they need is Niko Kranjčar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 1 minute ago, JDownie said: @daylight Said it yesterday - if Belgium hadn't finished above England they'd make the final and might have beaten France, as the final is a different beast and their actual match was a tight one decided by a setpiece. For all we know, they could've collapsed against Colombia or blown it against Croatia (I don't think Sweden would have caused them problems). That's neither here nor there, though. I'm just saying that Belgium have been marginally more impressive than Croatia. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orzelek Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Just now, Coulthard's Jaw said: Not sure I'd say France have been the best team in this tournament. They're definitely been the smartest team tactical. Croatia and Belgium have been more entertaining though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rio_V Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 2 minutes ago, CFuller said: Croatia 4-2 down, with five minutes to go, and one substitution left. Only one man can save them now. Looks nothing like Corluka Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD nawrat Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 1 minute ago, GunmaN1905 said: Honestly, it's not. If they replayed the game 10 times, it would be maybe 7-3 or 6-4 for France. Belgium didn't deserve the final because even Croatia created more against France than they did. But France winning it with this playstyle is anti-propaganda for football. When Greece did it, it was good because they had no other possible way of playing. This French team is by far the most stacked one on the tournament and they're really dislikeable, in terms of both playstyle and player behaviour. I didn't see the game but Hugo Lloris got a lot of credit for keeping a clean sheet against Belgium. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Albrighton Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 All these mystic megs saying how it WOULD have went if this and this happened Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bestbrother Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Could Fran Says have a bigger patch of dominance than Spain did? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Man11 Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Just now, JDownie said: I didn't see the game but Hugo Lloris got a lot of credit for keeping a clean sheet against Belgium. Then stop making comments on it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD nawrat Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Just now, bestbrother said: Could Fran Says have a bigger patch of dominance than Spain did? Maybe if they had won Euro 16 and then could win 2020. But we all know it's coming home in 2022. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD nawrat Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Just now, G-Man11 said: Then stop making comments on it! Did Lloris get a lot of credit undeservedly then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pukey Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Croatia have done nothing second half Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coulthard's Jaw Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 1 minute ago, bestbrother said: Could Fran Says have a bigger patch of dominance than Spain did? No where near as good or dominant as that side was. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted July 15, 2018 Author Share Posted July 15, 2018 Just now, JDownie said: But we all know it's coming home in 2022. To Scotland? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD nawrat Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Just now, GunmaN1905 said: To Scotland? No I was just mocking. France will go out at the group stages though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Definte foul and yellow card but c'mon Griezmann, stop feigning injury. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgreenio Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 weren't that bad man, get up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weezer Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Well played Vrsjalko Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Just now, JDownie said: No I was just mocking. France will go out at the group stages though. After a draw against Curaçao and a 2-0 loss to Uzbekistan, thus ending their defence before the last 32 stage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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