World Cup 2018 thread

[MAC33 10]

France edged it no doubt but Olivier Giroud.....

 

His first touch was so,so poor throughout.

 

His final shot on goal too was dreadful.

 

I can't recall ever a professional player having so much trouble controlling a ball.

 

He looked for me completely out of his depth - then he'll probably score a brace in the final.

 

The guy wouldnt get near the England squad were he English.

 

I'm tipping a France v Croatia final with France edging it.

[Ontarian1981 10]

France edged it no doubt but Olivier Giroud.....

 

His first touch was so,so poor throughout.

 

His final shot on goal too was dreadful.

 

I can't recall ever a professional player having so much trouble controlling a ball.

 

He looked for me completely out of his depth - then he'll probably score a brace in the final.

 

The guy wouldnt get near the England squad were he English.

 

I'm tipping a France v Croatia final with France edging it.

 

You said a few sensible things there and then came your last line:loopy: ha ha ha ha!

[pintor 32]

France edged it no doubt but Olivier Giroud.....

 

His first touch was so,so poor throughout.

 

His final shot on goal too was dreadful.

 

I can't recall ever a professional player having so much trouble controlling a ball.

 

He looked for me completely out of his depth - then he'll probably score a brace in the final.

 

The guy wouldnt get near the England squad were he English.

 

I'm tipping a France v Croatia final with France edging it.

Well said, Giroud is just a big sissy in football terms, a man that size frightened of getting stuck in, more concerned about spoiling his hairdo than heading the ball, seems to be either a yard behind or in front of the ball all the time, uncanny!, and playing (potentially) in a world cup final!

[Guest]

I hope that Modric will rest tomorrow, he must be fresh for Sunday.

 

No he must play- my top man and crucial to Croatia.

[Ontarian1981 10]

I hope that Modric will rest tomorrow, he must be fresh for Sunday.

 

No need to be fresh for an early morning flight home, he can fall sleep on the plane, as he stares at his 3rd place medal

[Bob Arctor 11]

Alli looks well up for this. It could be the game of his life.

 

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Or maybe not!

[taxman 12]

Thoughts on the first half....England look like they can score from every corner....Croatia will get better in the second half.....Kane may regret not making it 2-0.

 

By far the better team...but so were Belgium last night.

[Waldo 96]

I'm thinking Croatia look dangerous. To my, admittedly novice eyes, Croatia seem to have quite a physical (throwing their weight around, aggressive etc) play style, while England seem to have more skill. Fingers crossed here...

[Guest]

This doesn't look good

[Bob Arctor 11]

Not sure about this long ball game from England

[Guest]

Back in the game 1:1

[Bob Arctor 11]

Back in the game 1:1

 

England are passing back to Pickford too much, punting the ball upfield and losing possession