FIFA World Cup 2018

[leggo PE]

But Brazil has made it through. I was rooting for Mexico, and they just didn't have enough despite playing so hard and representing themselves pretty well. Brazil might go and add another trophy to their case...

 

[YMZ PE]

I was rooting for Mexico too. Bummer.

 

[leggo PE]

What a heartbreaking loss in literally the last minute for Japan. I don't think they would have won in extra time, but I definitely thought it was going to that extra time! Anyway, it was a hard fought win by Belgium against a team that definitely was a much tougher opponent than I think anyone was expecting. And credit where credit's due, to the the Belgian coach for the two subs he made that directly affected the game by scoring goals 2 and 3.

 

[Audi Driver P.E.]

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[leggo PE]

The boy who cried wolf!

I imagine it really does hurt to have your ankle stepped on by the cleats of your opponent, where it's basically unprotected. It's a shame, too, because he really is a very dynamic player who plays with a really fun, impressive style.

 

[leggo PE]

The semi's are set! I'm pulling for England now. Not sure who'll win between France and Belgium.

 

[Dexman PE PMP]

The semi's are set! I'm pulling for England now. Not sure who'll win between France and Belgium.

Quite a few people here are buzzing due to the prominent English heritage and number of immigrants from there. The England/Columbia game basically shut things down around here so people could watch (6am start, finishing up around 8:30am).

At this point, I think the expectation is for a Belgium/England final, with England making their ultimate disappointment of getting so close and losing (their words).

 

[leggo PE]

Quite a few people here are buzzing due to the prominent English heritage and number of immigrants from there. The England/Columbia game basically shut things down around here so people could watch (6am start, finishing up around 8:30am).

At this point, I think the expectation is for a Belgium/England final, with England making their ultimate disappointment of getting so close and losing (their words).

Do you think more people are betting on Belgium than France? I was thinking the pull was a little more in France's favor. Either way, I'm expecting some fireworks in that game, hopefully. I think England will probably cruise over Croatia, who I think will be very tired.

 

[Ramnares P.E.]

Hoping for a Belgium/Croatia final.  I am not a fan of England and France has already won the WC before.

 

[leggo PE]

GOAL!

France up 1-0. 52'.

 

[leggo PE]

And that was all it took.

 

[akwooly]

lame. i was hoping Belgium would beat France.

 

[Ramnares P.E.]

This ^

 

[leggo PE]

Yeah, now I'm torn as to who to root for in this semi. While I think it would be fun to see a France - England final, it'd also be awesome to see Croatia make it to the final.

 

[Ramnares P.E.]

Yeah, now I'm torn as to who to root for in this semi. While I think it would be fun to see a France - England final, it'd also be awesome to see Croatia make it to the final.

Not a problem - Croatia went ahead and decided that for you

Let's go Croatia for the win!

 

[leggo PE]

Yes, definitely rooting for Croatia to own Les Bleus! Because that would be awesome on many levels, least of which playing three games in extra time in the three preceding games!

 

[Road Guy]

is it me or was Croatia's goalie terrible?

 

[Ramnares P.E.]

is it me or was Croatia's goalie terrible?

To be fair, the first goal was a result of a set play awarded to a dive and the second goal was a penalty.  Mbappe's goal should've been stopped and the other was goalie error/arrogance.