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[shunwick]

The fourth game in the last-sixteen round of the knock-out stage sees:-

Croatia 1 Denmark 1 AET 3-2 on penalties. I wanted to know if Croatia were genuine challengers. On this showing - probably not. Croatia scrapped through on penalties with Modric having a penalty saved with three minutes of extra time remaining. A tense and tight encounter, Denmark scored first in the first minute and Croatia equalized three minutes later. Denamrk don't have a cutting edge, and Croatia's cutting edge not working well enough in this game.

2nd Quarter-Final: Russia v Croatia

Best wishes,
Steve

[warspite1]

Tomorrow its the last of the CONCACAF and AFC representatives - and I'm sticking with a Mexico shock - but Belgium to beat Japan....

[shunwick]

ORIGINAL: warspite1

Tomorrow its the last of the CONCACAF and AFC representatives - and I'm sticking with a Mexico shock - but Belgium to beat Japan....

Two games I looking forward to.

Best wishes,
Steve

[warspite1]

ORIGINAL: shunwick

ORIGINAL: warspite1

Tomorrow its the last of the CONCACAF and AFC representatives - and I'm sticking with a Mexico shock - but Belgium to beat Japan....

Two games I looking forward to.

Best wishes,
Steve

warspite1

Sadly I'm at work for the first but will be watching the second. It's about time Mexico did something... and there's no better example of 'doing something' than sending Brazil home [:)]

[shunwick]

ORIGINAL: warspite1

ORIGINAL: shunwick

ORIGINAL: warspite1

Tomorrow its the last of the CONCACAF and AFC representatives - and I'm sticking with a Mexico shock - but Belgium to beat Japan....

Two games I looking forward to.

Best wishes,
Steve

warspite1

Sadly I'm at work for the first but will be watching the second. It's about time Mexico did something... and there's no better example of 'doing something' than sending Brazil home [:)]

I have been pensioner for a couple of years. Old age has some advantages....

Would love to see Mexico do well and I would love to see Japan take the game to Belgium. Not sure they will though.

Best wishes,
Steve

[Piteas]

The disappointment in Spain is absolute.
The famous "tiki-taka" is a neurotic disorder without a Xavi or a young Iniesta: 80% possesion, +1100 pass... and only 2 shots (the goal was a own russian goal). Ramos and "crazyhand" Piqué conducting the ball, as Tullius Detritus said, is shameful for the spanish supporters.

Now, this world cup may be a walk for brasilians if France or Uruguay don´t stop them. I don´t trust Mexico.

Btw, England has a good chance for the final. Really, I think her worst enemy is Colombia in sixteen.

[AFBTD]

ORIGINAL: Piteas

The disappointment in Spain is absolute.
The famous "tiki-taka" is a neurotic disorder without a Xavi or a young Iniesta: 80% possesion, +1100 pass... and only 2 shots (the goal was a own russian goal). Ramos and "crazyhand" Piqué conducting the ball, as Tullius Detritus said, is shameful for the spanish supporters.

Now, this world cup may be a walk for brasilians if France or Uruguay don´t stop them. I don´t trust Mexico.

Btw, England has a good chance for the final. Really, I think her worst enemy is Colombia in sixteen.

Supported; nice view

[TulliusDetritus]

I'm liking this WC a lot. Some great matches, surprises.

Worth mentioning the doomsayers (medias + some russophobia no doubt) were wrong. Well, so far. No ultras, no racist chants. Journalists even talk about friendly fans fraternising with each other. As it should be, by the way, this is game, and nothing else but a game.

[AFBTD]

ORIGINAL: TulliusDetritus

I'm liking this WC a lot. Some great matches, surprises.

Worth mentioning the doomsayers (medias + some russophobia no doubt) were wrong. Well, so far. No ultras, no racist chants. Journalists even talk about friendly fans fraternising with each other. As it should be, by the way, this is game, and nothing else but a game.

journalist are exquizofrenic

[AFBTD]

ORIGINAL: AFBTD

ORIGINAL: TulliusDetritus

I'm liking this WC a lot. Some great matches, surprises.

Worth mentioning the doomsayers (medias + some russophobia no doubt) were wrong. Well, so far. No ultras, no racist chants. Journalists even talk about friendly fans fraternising with each other. As it should be, by the way, this is game, and nothing else but a game.

journalist are exquizofrenic

idiot take the two pastis

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[shunwick]

The fifth of the Last-Sixteen round of games sees:-

Brazil 2 Mexico 0. The Brazilians win it in spite of the hard work of the Mexicans. Essentially, the Brazilian cutting edge is sharper than the Mexican. Another enjoyable game to watch plus a goal and an assist for Neymar. After a tight first half, Brazil eased themselves ahead in the second as the Mexican work-rate faded in the heat. This Brazilian is not the free-flowing attacking force they have been in the past, however, their defence is tougher and they still have the flair and imagination when they need it.

We will know their quarter-finals after the Belgium v Japan game later today but Belgium are by far the favourites for that game. A Brazil v Belgium quarter final is a mouth-watering prospect.

Best wishes,
Steve

[warspite1]

ORIGINAL: shunwick

The fifth of the Last-Sixteen round of games sees:-

Brazil 2 Mexico 0. The Brazilians win it in spite of the hard work of the Mexicans. Essentially, the Brazilian cutting edge is sharper than the Mexican. Another enjoyable game to watch plus a goal and an assist for Neymar. After a tight first half, Brazil eased themselves ahead in the second as the Mexican work-rate faded in the heat. This Brazilian is not the free-flowing attacking force they have been in the past, however, their defence is tougher and they still have the flair and imagination when they need it.

We will know their quarter-finals after the Belgium v Japan game later today but Belgium are by far the favourites for that game. A Brazil v Belgium quarter final is a mouth-watering prospect.

Best wishes,
Steve

warspite1

It will happen for Mexico one day.... [:(]

[Zorch]

ORIGINAL: warspite1

ORIGINAL: shunwick

The fifth of the Last-Sixteen round of games sees:-

Brazil 2 Mexico 0. The Brazilians win it in spite of the hard work of the Mexicans. Essentially, the Brazilian cutting edge is sharper than the Mexican. Another enjoyable game to watch plus a goal and an assist for Neymar. After a tight first half, Brazil eased themselves ahead in the second as the Mexican work-rate faded in the heat. This Brazilian is not the free-flowing attacking force they have been in the past, however, their defence is tougher and they still have the flair and imagination when they need it.

We will know their quarter-finals after the Belgium v Japan game later today but Belgium are by far the favourites for that game. A Brazil v Belgium quarter final is a mouth-watering prospect.

Best wishes,
Steve

warspite1

It will happen for Mexico one day.... [:(]

Mañana. Or the next time LeBron becomes a free agent.

[warspite1]

OHHHHHHH NNOOOOOOOOOOO!!! Japan!!!!!

[warspite1]

Chadli does what he couldn't do for Spurs...and has a good game [8|]

I'm glad Jan the Man made up for his error and did what he doesn't do for Spurs i.e. score a goal, but absolutely gutted for the Japanese. They did themselves proud and gave it a real go.

At least Brazil vs Belgium should be tasty.

One quarter-final left to be decided....

[shunwick]

The sixth game of the Last Sixteen round of knockout games sees:-

Belgium 3 Japan 2. A fascinating first half gave way to a cracking second half. 0-0 at half time, Japan did what I wanted and take the game to Belgium and got their reward early in the second half as they went 0-2 up. From there, it was the story of a shell-shocked Belgium digging deep to claw their way back only to win it with the last kick of the game. Japan were magnificent, Belgium went through nine hells and came through in the end with some quality finishes. It is heart breaking for the Japanese but they can hold the heads up high for a wonderful, wonderful effort. Belgium proved that they have the character to go all the way.

This World Cup is the gift that keeps on giving. Brazil v Belgium is the third quarter-final.

Best wishes,
Steve