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Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2018 11:35:11 GMT -5
lol It’s the Euro now Heh, I’m sorry that I responded late Russia is pretty darn beautiful! But I also had my fair share of troubles with schedule and Sochi traffic jams. Seems like Brazil couldn’t make it, but I like the France v Belgium match all the same. Was there at the Russia match. Say watch you want about the team’s play style, that is one hell of a crowd! Will talk later Looking forward to hearing from our on the spot Doomer Boards World Cup correspondent, totally in Russia!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2018 12:57:14 GMT -5
Game time, come on Belgians!
30 minute update: Oliver Giroud is a failure and should have the finger of blame pointed squarely at him should the French lose here. The attacks of both teams are freely rushing in on goal creating some great chances, but falling in a clumsy fashion at the end that counts. The defences of both are on point so far.
half time update: Belgium and France are locked together at 0-0 in an enthralling end to end encounter. With what’s at stake here you have to feel a goal will be the result of one team’s defensive mistake under this kind of pressure.
50 minute update: France ahead, literally, after Umtiti heads it in from a corner! Let’s see if Belgium coach Roberto Martinez’ newly won reputation as a tactical genius is actually worth a damn.
80 minute update: Stiil France 1-0. Belgium have had the majority of the ball this half but just can’t find a way past France’s expertly parked bus.
Full time update: France through to their 3rd World Cup final, all in the last 20 years. This will be the sixth final in that time frame so it’s an astounding rate of success. Tough luck to Belgium, they were a great team at this World Cup, but there’s no reward for elimination. Not even the 3rd place playoff game will be a consolation, a game which is a concept well past its use by date.
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Post by Aisleen on Jul 10, 2018 17:00:58 GMT -5
Haha, Brazilian fans are stil cheering even long after the final whistle. Sweet revenge for them. It’s really different when you are actually on the field, as I saw the full French art of defense! Ah Belgium, having to go up against such a smart France. Kinda sleepy now. That great match and experience exhausted me!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 11, 2018 12:34:30 GMT -5
Here we, here we, here we fucking go! France awaits whoever emerges from this semi-final the victor.
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Post by dn on Jul 11, 2018 12:39:41 GMT -5
the high pitched shriek you hear is not the ref's whistle, it is the noise of 6 million Scots all experiencing squeaky bum time simultaneously
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Post by Deleted on Jul 11, 2018 14:53:45 GMT -5
I don’t know how the fuck I ended up last night but here I am awake at the whistle for extra time. Croatia to win on penalties again? How’s the game been for those more alive than my cunty self?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 11, 2018 15:00:46 GMT -5
England scored early, looked good and then, about 70 minutes in, just sort of stopped going places and now Croatia are dominating possession and dragging things out for penalties after equalising. Not looking good, as far as I'm concerned.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 11, 2018 15:17:32 GMT -5
Well, I've seen more of Trippier than I was expecting to.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 11, 2018 15:21:38 GMT -5
Shit. Extra time and we've let one in. Guess we'll be playing for third.
That didn't feel like a good loss, but we've made it a lot further than we expected. Hopefully we can get third place at least and walk off with the consolation.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 11, 2018 15:43:10 GMT -5
The English needed something to be happy about, looks like we'll have to keep looking.
Shame.
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Post by dn on Jul 11, 2018 15:57:05 GMT -5
bit close. GG
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Post by Deleted on Jul 11, 2018 16:05:29 GMT -5
I would like to see Croatia win the final.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 11, 2018 16:08:50 GMT -5
What a finish! I've seen all of the Cups since 1994 and this would have to be the greatest of all time. Tough luck to England, but that's how the ball bounces yo. France v Croatia is shaping up to be a wonderful final now that they've realised what's at stake and have started to play. Chart:
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Post by Deleted on Jul 11, 2018 18:45:55 GMT -5
Belgium vs England for 3rd place
Sort of like EU vs Brexit.
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Post by Aisleen on Jul 12, 2018 6:27:57 GMT -5
I’m sure the French are gonna win it, as they have great individuals and a dangerous style. Would be romantic if Croatia gets the cup tho, always good to have fresh faces as champions. England was pretty lucky to get this far tbh
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2018 9:12:15 GMT -5
Penultimate game time, the 3rd place playoff, and I have missed the first 8 minutes. England down 0-1 after 4 minutes to Belgium. I hope this is a better match than their group encounter, Belgians super strong and pissed early on.
edit: just seen the replay and what a quality goal for Belgium, they came to play! There’s nothing to lose anymore and no need to sit back so let’s see if England have the Stones that aren’t named John.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2018 9:36:46 GMT -5
It does very much look like Belgium's game to lose at this point, although England are at least competing. Third would be a good outcome for either team, so it's good to see that it's being played for!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2018 9:44:57 GMT -5
Fucken ay Phobro, let’s just hope for good football at the very least and Belgium are bringing that currently. Just about half time and score line still 1-0 with eleventy chances for the Belgians so far.
Half time update and England don’t look like any danger of scoring yet, but it looks like Harry Kane is desperate for one to shore up his almost won Golden Boot trophy.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2018 10:49:19 GMT -5
The pace and accuracy in defence is a bit short for England, especially compared to the fluid, near-perfect play that's launched Belgium into their second goal, bit the real problem is that we simply don't have enough incisive attacking. That inability to score from open play has proved our limit and our downfall. Well done to Belgium on great play and well done to England for a good effort. Hopefully the final tomorrow is at least as good and as clean a game!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2018 11:18:37 GMT -5
Lost interest in the last 20 minutes due to 40oz streaming my Gore Prisons map on his Twitch. He's still at it currently and getting his arse handed to him over and over again due to unadventurous play, like the English heh
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Post by Aisleen on Jul 14, 2018 12:29:42 GMT -5
Belgium was a true artist on the field. As Belgium joshmon would put it:
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2018 12:40:58 GMT -5
Are you still in Russia Aisleen?
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Post by Aisleen on Jul 14, 2018 12:47:02 GMT -5
Yup, staying after the final for a few days. Though no more tickets after Belgium v France match
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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2018 2:54:07 GMT -5
Hopefully you can enjoy the atmosphere of being in the place in person Aisleen even if not in the stadium. Well today’s the day, the final of the 2018 World Cup between France and Croatia. Its been a wonderful month for football fans and hopefully casuals alike and has been in mine and the opinions of many the best Cup to date. Special thanks to those who contributed to this humble thread along the way, most notably Aisleen who even went so far as to travel to Russia for a match. Thanks to those of you who have followed along here and suffered my inane ramblings, kudos to you. Yes, you. 7 hours from now the first ball of the final will be kicked in anger and I hope wherever you are you go out of your way to watch it. Here’s to a final befitting this most wonderful of World Cups.
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Post by Aisleen on Jul 15, 2018 6:28:49 GMT -5
Heh, thank you glen for the thread. I never knew there are enthusiastic football to talk with in these video game community until this WC. Cheers!
2:25 pm local time at Moscow, and the entire city is now red white checkered with Croatia fans! Seriously, there like one per square centimeter. Must be very proud. On the other side, I have to squint to see a French fan.
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