Tchuck Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Brazil lost the game on two points:  -Casemiro was out, and replaced by Fernandinho who is not nearly as half as competente as Casemiro. Casemiro was holding the defense together and making life difficult for the opposition, just like he does in Real Madrid. He's also tireless, dude can run nearly the entire match. Swap Fernandinho in? Yeahhhh.  -Tactically, Martinez learned a lot from the Japan game, and adjusted his team. Tite, on the other hand, didn't. He expected De Bruyne to stay a defensive mid, and was completely powerless to react as he was deployed as more of an offensive character, running the game for Belgium in the offense. Without Casemiro to stop him, it became easy. Then his overreliance on Gabriel Jesus as his sole striker, hoping he'd suddenly turn on and begin scoring, whereas he's been absolutely dreadful in this cup. He needed to call up a more experienced striker to go with him, for when the youth isn't performing well.  Props to Belgium for nearly completely annulling Neymar without giving fouls away. Dipsh*t didn't have nearly as many chances to dive and squirm on the ground. But then, with his team losing, you'd find that he'd actually be a more resilient fella this time around.  On in the second half, Belgium just dropped back and waited. Their counter is deadly, and they were ahead, no reason to keep pushing against Brazil. And it paid off.  I'm happy Brazil is out for the simple reason that Neymar is not mature enough to be a world champion. The title would go so much up his head that he would become even more insufferable. And the media in Brazil would crown him the god emperor of football, praising his every fart, and eternally thankful to him for the 6th cup. (Completely ignoring the effort of the rest of the team, as they are wont to do).  Good riddance. Hope they drop the coach too, as Tite doesn't have the offensive mindset to make the Brazil team play great soccer like in the old days.  And hoping for a Belgian win against the French, just for the chance of a brand new world champion. Jabalous 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/9/#findComment-1070299404 Share on other sites More sharing options...
K^2 Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 I'm not sure if Brasil scoring more goals in that match makes the loss against Belgium more or less surprising. Â Seriously, though, if they played the first half the way they did the second, they'd probably be moving on. 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/9/#findComment-1070299424 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRipperOfLagoZancudo Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Jesus is only 21 so theres always next time. I think he's the first 9 in Brazils history not to score? Yikes.... 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/9/#findComment-1070299469 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormingz Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Spirits are high 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/9/#findComment-1070299862 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tchuck Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Mannnn, if only the manager had called up Ibrahimovic. Those two clear cut chances that the Swedes wasted would have been put away effortlessly by the man. Â Oh well. Stormingz 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/9/#findComment-1070299933 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormingz Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 What a great result. 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/9/#findComment-1070299971 Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.K.N. Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 The Swedes tried hard, but sadly, fell to a much better England team. Congrats to the Brits/English team. 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/9/#findComment-1070299974 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 First World Cup semi final in my lifetime. Win or lose, it's been a good run. Â itscominghome Stormingz 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/9/#findComment-1070300229 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormingz Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 19 minutes ago, Jason said: First World Cup semi final in my lifetime. Win or lose, it's been a good run.  itscominghome Me too, what a time to be alive.  Obviouslyitscominghome  I have to give it to Russia, they have brilliant spirits and they didn't let Croatia win easily.  Croatia, see you Wednesday. Jason 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/9/#findComment-1070300248 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eutyphro Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 On 3/30/2018 at 11:57 AM, Eutyphro said: And actually, England is a pretty interesting and decent team. Not part of the favorites, but they have the quality to beat any team in my opinion. I was right! Stormingz 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/9/#findComment-1070300254 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crokey Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 1 hour ago, Jason said: First World Cup semi final in my lifetime. Win or lose, it's been a good run.  itscominghome  1 hour ago, Stormingz said: Me too, what a time to be alive.   #iwascryingwithGazza #andrememberMaradonabeingacheatingseeyounextTuesday #imoldAF  Great result today, although in the words of Han Solo "Great kid, don't get cocky". The saving grace is that Croatia looked dead on their feet by the end of that match. Stormingz, Jason and Tchuck 3 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/9/#findComment-1070300330 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormingz Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 (edited) 37 minutes ago, Crokey said:  #iwascryingwithGazza #andrememberMaradonabeingacheatingseeyounextTuesday #imoldAF  Great result today, although in the words of Han Solo "Great kid, don't get cocky". The saving grace is that Croatia looked dead on their feet by the end of that match. You could say that you’ve been waiting for this day for a long time, then lol.  Yeah the atmosphere on London’s streets was nothing like I’ve experienced before after today’s win, of course I’m hoping England make it through to the final, but even if we lose on Wednesday, it was good to be part of.  After watching Croaita earlier though, I don’t know, I kind of expected more from them? Maybe it was just a bad game for them, who knows. Edited July 7, 2018 by Stormingz Typo 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/9/#findComment-1070300360 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Sikee Atric Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 The extra effort they had to exert to get through extra time and penalties could well hurt Croatia in the match on Wednesday. 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/9/#findComment-1070300361 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crokey Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 There's quite a few parallels with Italia 90, the team back then did have some fairly well known names, like Gazza and Lineker, but they weren't "big" names (because that came after the event). England have several players like that now, who are very well known, but they're not like usual suspects of Messi, Ronaldo, Naymar etc. The atmosphere was like it was back then, in that the expectations were reasonable, relatively speaking, but they weren't bordering on being arrogant.  But for me the main thing is that the team back then, were indeed that, very much a team, not a group of individuals, this Southgate team is that, a team, not a group of individuals, and they're not like England teams of recent years where players were very cliquey, United players sticking with United players, Chelsea with Chelsea etc, this team are like Bobby's boys of Italia 90, everyone sticking together and ignoring their club allegiances and being England players.  I think that's where some teams have come unstuck in the tournament is that they're either too cliquey, or rely too much on one player. For me the best England teams throughout the years have been those who don't have those individuals or cliques, Mexico 86, Italia 90, and more so England 66, as those boys weren't big names before the tournament (relativity speaking), but they sure as hell made their name after it, and when they pulled on the England shirt, they were England, not club, players. 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/9/#findComment-1070300380 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtie Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Its rained once in 2 weeks and england are in the semis. what the bloody f*ck is going on? Stormingz 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/9/#findComment-1070300726 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabalous Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 (edited) I rooted for Brazil and now Belgium kicked them out. I will be rooting for them against France and hopefully they capture the cup eventually. If not them, then I'd go with the Croats. You know, a new team, fresh air. France and England already have one star, so that's enough for now Edited July 8, 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/9/#findComment-1070301161 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eutyphro Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 On 7/4/2018 at 12:07 AM, Crokey said: England's playing style doesn't suit him, compared to domestically when he's at City, so I'm not surprised that's not quite at that level yet. At City he's got more freedom to run in at defenses, as there is usually 2 or 3 other players running up the back to support and catch onto loose balls; whereas England don't play that way and keep a very rigid style of play. I'm sure if Sterling was playing in a more "freer" style like the Iberian sides, he'd be banging more in. That's why I'm kinda hoping that Southgate has a little more one on one time with Guardiola as he did earlier this year, to see if we could actually start to adopt a little more of the passing style, but with speed that the English game is used to.  As for the game... whoooft, the right result, considering Colombia should have been down to 10.  I think I've actually lost a few pounds tonight as well, they don't half make you sweat. Interesting video that you might like coherently arguing against the idea that Sterling is bad. But I've noticed his value against Sweden, who struggled controlling him. It's frustrating that he doesn't score though. 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/9/#findComment-1070301611 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laker23 Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 Not as many goals as I was expecting, but the result I was. Belgium had a great 30 minute spell in the first half, but never replicated it in the second. Â I'd be surprised if either England or Croatia beats them, but this WC has been full of surprises. 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/9/#findComment-1070304835 Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinomontana Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 france din't diserve this, they played like a bunch of pussy's. its a shame a team like this got this 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/9/#findComment-1070304837 Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Use For A Name Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 My god France are a bunch of flopping pansies. Â I hope whoever wins tomorrow beats the everliving sh*t out of them stinomontana 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/9/#findComment-1070304854 Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.K.N. Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 Just now, No Use For A Name said: My god France are a bunch of flopping pansies. Â I hope whoever wins tomorrow beats the everliving sh*t out of them They're surely ripping a page off of Neymar's book. Â And to me, Brazil would be better off without Neymar. He's a total diva, even Mexico are embarrassed by the way he acts. 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/9/#findComment-1070304857 Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinomontana Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 (edited) we still could of won, the tackle in front of the 16 wich the ref din't care about but 5 seconds later we get a foul and a yellow card.  then later on they get a foul and they just run off with the ball to win time.  and putting the whole team on defence since the first second the match started  that shows you the mentality of french people. just like the way they drive... Edited July 10, 2018 by stinomontana 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/9/#findComment-1070304879 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 The only dodgy thing France did was at the end when Mbappe played silly billies to waste time, if the shoe was on the other foot then Belgium would have done the EXACT same. Every single team wastes time. Â France more than deserved the result though, they gave a defensive masterclass from top to bottom. Varane putting him self at the front of the argument for the best centre half in the world after that game I think, Pogba was also fanstastic. Belgium's plan A failed and after that it felt like Martinez was just throwing on players and hoping something happens. A bit too much tactical tweaking from Martinez probably. 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/9/#findComment-1070304891 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil empire Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 (edited) I'm so fond of football this France-Belgium match is the first one I watch from the world cup . Â The Blues deserve their victory and I hope they will win like in 98, this victory was a wonderful moment. It was 20 years ago but I remember it as if it was yesterday, people were totally overjoyed, that was amazing. Edited July 11, 2018 by Evil empire 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/9/#findComment-1070304941 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crokey Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 Dull as dishwater that game, very average performance from both sides. De Bruyne was played out of position, and Hazard should have had a free kick outside the box in the second half, and would have been vintage De Bruyne territory. France weren't exciting to watch, which has been about the third time this tournament (Australia and Denmark being the other two). 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/9/#findComment-1070305026 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRipperOfLagoZancudo Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 Would really suck if they lose both the euro and world cup final lul Tchuck and Evil empire 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/9/#findComment-1070305194 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tchuck Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Lukaku was completely missing in this game. What happened?! There goes my hopes for a brand new champion. Looking more likely to be an England vs France final. Â Come on, Croatia! Don't let me down! 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/9/#findComment-1070305617 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Sikee Atric Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 4 hours ago, Tchuck said: Come on, Croatia! Don't let me down!  That's the thing people forget at this stage.  Yes, Croatia are likely tired, after two previous matches driven all the way to penalties. Yes, they have flaws and weaknesses, but no one can write them off now it's all knockout and no second chances.  I've heard lots of views (some of them from professional pundits) and the amount that are already writing off Croatia makes me nervous.   I'll only eliminate Croatia when the final whistle goes and England have done it.  As for the final, I'm backing my initial pick of France to win it, but if England get there and get outplayed in the 90 minutes, they have absolutely nothing to be ashamed of. 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/9/#findComment-1070305891 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil empire Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 10 hours ago, TheRipperOfLagoZancudo said: Would really suck if they lose both the euro and world cup final lul They didn't really lose the 2016 €uro. The Portuguese seleção thieves shamefully stole 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/9/#findComment-1070305942 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProKiller93 Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 croatia will win i know 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/9/#findComment-1070305971 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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