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[FIFA] World Cup 2018 in Russia Thread

Discussion in 'Other Sports' started by daywalker02, Nov 16, 2017.

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  1. Obito

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    France just has too much talent, love Croatia’s mid but don’t see Modr and Raki playing the full 90 mins without fatigue. France should win this one 3-1.
     
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    I thought their outside backs/fullbacks especially Vrsaljko were good against England...but the centerbacks.... Sterling and Kane gave Lovren especially and sometimes Vida, a torrid time in the first 30 mins. The second half was a different story and Vida was excellent while Lovren was alright. Lovren escaped a deserved first half sending off(and insanely received zero cards in that game) against England with a referee who seemed scared to give cards for on-ball action. Versus France and Mbappe like you said, I see the same thing happening against Lovren and I hope the ref won't be scared to give a card for a deserved foul.

    And as much as I don't think Deschamps is anything special as a manager, he has the conservative mindset to figure out what needs to be done to stop Croatian fullbacks from causing havoc.

    Plus the French don't have anything close to as average-crap midfield as England do/played with. Deschamps could roll out a midfield of bench players- Tolisso, Fekir/Lemar, Nzonzi and it would still be miles better than anything England could put on the field.

    I'm hoping(and calling) a Giroud goal in the final. (Make the Arsenal/France Giroud haters lose their minds:D)
     
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  3. daywalker02

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    I just hope France won't run away with this, keep it close, Croatia has the chance to make a surprise goal.

    Well, it's just a distant hope.
     
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  4. daywalker02

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    I am Arsenal fan but not a France fan, and Giroud is now a Chelski.

    France is favorite, so the disappointment would be within limits.
     
    #1424 daywalker02, Jul 15, 2018
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    I might actually root for France now.

     
    #1425 omgTHEpotential, Jul 15, 2018
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  6. daywalker02

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    Any good public viewing places where you are?
     
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  7. Torn n Frayed

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  8. daywalker02

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    Croatia’s chances must be better than the Cavs’ ones.

    Fifa also got some corrupt officials. Get the snacks ready!
     
    #1428 daywalker02, Jul 15, 2018
  9. conquistador#11

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    o' the pandemonium,

    may the best team win,

    we'll be four years older by the time it's here again.
     
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  11. Torn n Frayed

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    To a great match!
     
    #1431 Torn n Frayed, Jul 15, 2018
  12. AroundTheWorld

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    Anything but France winning this clearly would be a sensation. France has too much talent. But I'll root for Croatia.
     
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    I think Giroud is possibly the most overrated player in this tournament. He’s a good back-to-goal forward but his finishing is horrible...and it’s usually in the box chances. I wonder how much better France would’ve been with Benzema.
     
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  15. Torn n Frayed

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    Gotta watch for the counters, they will be quick!!!
     
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    Ugh, we couldn't make it through this without seeing him..
     
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  17. AroundTheWorld

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    Damn...now it will be extremely hard.
     
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    Now will they sit back or play?
     
    #1438 Torn n Frayed, Jul 15, 2018
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    Ugh.
     
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  20. AroundTheWorld

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    Awesome goal! Let's go Croatia!

    Several of their guys actually grew up in Germany...
     
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