Laker23 Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 Argentina played how I expected them to. Dodgy at the back, lacking cohesion up top. Thought this would be a tight game, but also thought they'd just sneak it. ย Credit to Iceland, they've got a lot of heart. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/912286-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA-fifa-world-cup-2018-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA/page/2/#findComment-1070273080 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyGanteks Posted June 16, 2018 Author Share Posted June 16, 2018 VAR just doesn't feel right, too many damn penalties lol, after Peru Denmark game, here it is again. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/912286-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA-fifa-world-cup-2018-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA/page/2/#findComment-1070273280 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tchuck Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Iceland completely annulled Messi. Completely. Doesn't help that the Argentinian team is still not cohesive at all in the front, everyone seemed to be playing a different game than Messi.ย ย And if Iceland was just a tad more clinical, they could have even snatched a win. Good game. ย As for VAR, it's growing pains. It'll become more normal and accepted as it gets more use. I welcome it. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/912286-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA-fifa-world-cup-2018-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA/page/2/#findComment-1070273525 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Fluffy Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Only seen the Australia/France game, so can't comment on the others but thought Australia did alright,ย defense held up well but just did not look like scoring at all. Could not mount any real effective chances. Don't seem to have that ability to pull a goal out of nowhere like Pogba did.ย ย Glad we have van Maarwijk as coach for the Cup, we look so much more organized. Shame that he wont be sticking around...once again going back to recycled Australian hacks as coach. Bah! ย VAR...well all I can say is I hope it doesn't have a negative impact in a major game. Different angle shown in the Australian game shows the Frenchย probably shouldn't have had a penalty but the ref had only one view to go from. Oh well.ย Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/912286-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA-fifa-world-cup-2018-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA/page/2/#findComment-1070273808 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 The issue with VAR is that it won't fix the problem of some decisions coming down to opinion and because it's new different and in somepeoples eyes stupid/pointless/not fitting with "tradition", a ref who goes to a VAR review and gives a pen that some people believe isn't a pen will cause way more drama than a ref who does the same without VAR, especially if he changes his decision to do so. It's a win when VAR gets it right but it's lose lose when VAR gets it wrong and that's unlikely to change anytime soon. ย I think a potentially great thing to come out of is linesmen not flagging tight offside calls incase they're wrong, so play can continue and if it goes in they can check it with VAR for offside. That will be a big lowkey improvement IMO, not many things more frustrating than seeing your team in 1v1/2v1 or whatever and have your team be flagged offside only for the replays to show it was the wrong decision. Tchuck 1 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/912286-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA-fifa-world-cup-2018-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA/page/2/#findComment-1070273834 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRipperOfLagoZancudo Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Finally Germany vs Mexico.ย Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/912286-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA-fifa-world-cup-2018-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA/page/2/#findComment-1070273874 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MythicalCreature Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Donโt know why, but I keep getting this switched off vibe with Germanyโs defense lately; got this same vibe in the friendly against Austria too. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/912286-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA-fifa-world-cup-2018-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA/page/2/#findComment-1070274026 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mexicola9302 Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 (edited) Yeah they keep losing the ball so often, very unsecure first half. Way to much pressure on all the german players in this worldcup. Schweinsteiger and Lahm and other players just created a void that can't be filled, because they retired. Mexico is clearly the better team in this match so far, they at least keep the ball and don't make so many little mistakes. ย Of course i still hope the germans can turn the game around and win. ย Edit: After the 60th minute the germans play a bit more accurate and coordinated. Edit2: Marco Reus is a total game changer, but i still wonder why they didn't let Gomez play instead of Werner. Edit3: Damn i'm so dissapointed. Mexico won with one goal. 1:0. But they deserved it, really the germans really sucked the whole first hour. Edited June 17, 2018 by Mexicola9302 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/912286-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA-fifa-world-cup-2018-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA/page/2/#findComment-1070274035 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabalous Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 (edited) Rooting for Brazil as in every World Cup. They've a good chance in this one after seeing their performance in the qualifiers. Kinda reminded me of the good ol' Brazil.ย Edited June 17, 2018 by Efreet Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/912286-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA-fifa-world-cup-2018-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA/page/2/#findComment-1070274120 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laker23 Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Well I'll be damned. Mexico played great, looked dangerous on the counter and probably could have had a couple more if they had more composure.ย Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/912286-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA-fifa-world-cup-2018-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA/page/2/#findComment-1070274121 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinner! Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 I f*cking love seeing Germany lose.ย ย ย SouthLand 1 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/912286-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA-fifa-world-cup-2018-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA/page/2/#findComment-1070274122 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyGanteks Posted June 17, 2018 Author Share Posted June 17, 2018 I know it's still too early, and it's Germany after all, but not looking good so far. Gomez is just not what he used to be, and Werner was not very impressive either. They lack CF's now that Klose and Podolski are in retirement, also not calling Gotze might prove costly too. ย GG Mexico for a spirited win too. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/912286-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA-fifa-world-cup-2018-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA/page/2/#findComment-1070274130 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Mexico were a bit unlucky not to get at least one more, they were brilliant even if they did tire a lot in the second half. Germany's got problems all over, up front, midfield, fullbacks. They don't look like they have a plan. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/912286-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA-fifa-world-cup-2018-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA/page/2/#findComment-1070274141 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laker23 Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Weird day for results. Found that game to be pretty boring overall.ย ย Glad Serbia won, but would have preferred the Swiss not to take anything fromย this game, as they're the main competition for the 2nd spot. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/912286-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA-fifa-world-cup-2018-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA/page/2/#findComment-1070274333 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 The smaller nations playing with out fear is making this World Cup preeeetty interesting, and unpredictable. Tchuck and TheRipperOfLagoZancudo 2 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/912286-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA-fifa-world-cup-2018-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA/page/2/#findComment-1070274336 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyGanteks Posted June 17, 2018 Author Share Posted June 17, 2018 Gonna be an exciting WC surely. Except Spain despite their draw, noone's game really impressed me so far, everyone else are very neck to neck right now. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/912286-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA-fifa-world-cup-2018-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA/page/2/#findComment-1070274352 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tchuck Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 This world cup has been awesome! None of the favorites so far have made a big splash, and the smaller teams are playing very, very well. ย Mexico deserved a couple more goals past Germany, but the 3 points is what matter. Serbia could have put some more past Costa Rica too, but I guess the debut nerves were strong. ย Gotta say, not a boring match so far. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/912286-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA-fifa-world-cup-2018-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA/page/2/#findComment-1070274512 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 No 0-0's so far, no team has played THAT safe yet. But England do play tomorrow, so, ya'know. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/912286-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA-fifa-world-cup-2018-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA/page/2/#findComment-1070274519 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRipperOfLagoZancudo Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Africa needs to f*cking step up.ย Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/912286-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA-fifa-world-cup-2018-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA/page/2/#findComment-1070274651 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thc_404 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 So sorry, lads. It's Belgium's year. (lol). Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/912286-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA-fifa-world-cup-2018-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA/page/2/#findComment-1070274970 Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinomontana Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Panama dint stand a chance. Belgium is in veryย good shape. ย lots of yellow cards this match though. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/912286-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA-fifa-world-cup-2018-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA/page/2/#findComment-1070275211 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinner! Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 This Englandย game illustrates why I hate football ย Kyle walkerย barely touches some Tunisianย = penaltyย ย Harry Kane gets rugby tackled in the box from a corner by a Tunisian = no penaltyย ย Also, a playerย gets hit with the ball then acts as if he's just been punched in the torso by a prime Mike Tyson. ย An awful, inconsistent, wimpy & overrated mess of a sport.ย NeonDolphin 1 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/912286-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA-fifa-world-cup-2018-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA/page/2/#findComment-1070275327 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eutyphro Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 I can't help but notice that Kyle Walker makes a lot of decisive errors. He made decisive errors against Liverpool in the Champions League, and I think he does too much clumsy things really. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/912286-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA-fifa-world-cup-2018-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA/page/2/#findComment-1070275330 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Walker in CB has never convinced me, not sure why we persist with him there. Thankfully, though, we have Harry Kane - and thank f*ck for that. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/912286-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA-fifa-world-cup-2018-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA/page/2/#findComment-1070275378 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtie Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Harry Kane my f*cking saviour pissing in the face of getting spear tackled twice Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/912286-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA-fifa-world-cup-2018-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA/page/2/#findComment-1070275380 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyGanteks Posted June 18, 2018 Author Share Posted June 18, 2018 Tchuck 1 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/912286-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA-fifa-world-cup-2018-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA/page/2/#findComment-1070275381 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laker23 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Horrendous use of VAR in this game. Kane could and should have had two penalties in the game. ย Typical England performance. Really need to get that finishing up to scratch. Tchuck 1 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/912286-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA-fifa-world-cup-2018-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA/page/2/#findComment-1070275383 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tchuck Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 So how are VAR decisions made in the game? Does the referee decide when to call them out? Or does one of the teams/head coaches decide it? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/912286-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA-fifa-world-cup-2018-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA/page/2/#findComment-1070275665 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyGanteks Posted June 19, 2018 Author Share Posted June 19, 2018 (edited) I found the best description here https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-cup/0/var-rules-used-2018-world-cup/ Pretty much it's up to the video referee from what we've seen now, he signals the main through earpiece. If they made a decision(like with red card review in Serbia game) they will inform the referee, in other instances, on pitch main referee will go to the screen on pitch, see the replay and make a subjective decision based on it. Edited June 19, 2018 by AndyGanteks Tchuck 1 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/912286-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA-fifa-world-cup-2018-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA/page/2/#findComment-1070275946 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Sikee Atric Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 All I can say after last night is, 'phew'. ย Yeah, it was typical England. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/912286-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA-fifa-world-cup-2018-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA/page/2/#findComment-1070275949 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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