stony Posted July 9, 2018 Posted July 9, 2018 Just now, Cugalabanza said: France vs. Belgium tomorrow at 2 pm ET. Probably the two best teams at this point. Promises to be a very good game. Pretty psyched. Just now, eball said: They also announced an announcement, or so I heard. Sweet. Let me know what they said.
Fadingpain Posted July 9, 2018 Posted July 9, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, Cugalabanza said: France vs. Belgium tomorrow at 2 pm ET. Probably the two best teams at this point. Promises to be a very good game. I agree. I think the winner of this game beats either England or Croatia without too much trouble. My pick is France to win this semi-final, and the tournament. On July 8, 2018 at 5:23 AM, joesixpack said: Never mind the fact that in hockey there’s actual physical contact You must not watch much top level soccer. It is an extremely physical game and the best teams have players that are the size of power WRs in the NFL. Watch how much 1 on 1 contact there is around the ball. The best defenders are big, tall, strong guys because they have to be. Edited July 9, 2018 by Fadingpain 1
GaryPinC Posted July 10, 2018 Posted July 10, 2018 12 hours ago, Fadingpain said: I agree. I think the winner of this game beats either England or Croatia without too much trouble. My pick is France to win this semi-final, and the tournament. France is my favorite also. Don't sell England short though, I feel like they could reasonably pull it off against either of the French speaking teams, they are working the ball around very well. Uruguay also broke down the French defense several times so it'll be interesting if they can clean that up or be exposed again.
Blokestradamus Posted July 10, 2018 Posted July 10, 2018 I'm working the late shift on Wednesday so I'll miss the match. Can't even keep my phone on me for updates or I'll get sacked. I've backed Croatia to win from the start so I'll stick with my prediction. To be perfectly honest, I think I need England to lose for my own sanity. The coverage of this is wall-to-wall and I'm getting a litle sick of it
Soda Popinski Posted July 10, 2018 Posted July 10, 2018 Picking Belgium and England for the final Belgium to take it all.
LewPort71 Posted July 10, 2018 Posted July 10, 2018 (edited) 18 hours ago, Fadingpain said: It is an extremely physical game and the best teams have players that are the size of power WRs in the NFL. Watch how much 1 on 1 contact there is around the ball. The best defenders are big, tall, strong guys because they have to be. Soccer is a contact sport while American football is a collision sport Edited July 10, 2018 by LewPort71
Fadingpain Posted July 11, 2018 Posted July 11, 2018 Somewhat disappointed in the France vs. Belgium game. OK, not great, and not as good as I thought it was going to be. I'm hoping ENG vs. CRO is better. A France vs. England final would be epic. Not like there is any history of bad blood there or anything like that.
BritBill Posted July 11, 2018 Posted July 11, 2018 4 hours ago, Fadingpain said: A France vs. England final would be epic. Not like there is any history of bad blood there or anything like that. There isn't really any rivalry between France & England when it comes to soccer. Or in anything else in life for that matter. 1
eball Posted July 11, 2018 Posted July 11, 2018 6 hours ago, BritBill said: There isn't really any rivalry between France & England when it comes to soccer. Or in anything else in life for that matter. Certainly not in wine and food!
KD in CA Posted July 11, 2018 Posted July 11, 2018 6 hours ago, BritBill said: There isn't really any rivalry between France & England when it comes to soccer. Or in anything else in life for that matter. But I'm guessing it would amp up pretty quickly over the next few days should England hang on today...
plenzmd1 Posted July 11, 2018 Posted July 11, 2018 What a game. Went to soccer bar to watch this one. Fun fun fun! Mostly England fans, so I am rooting with the few Croatia fans! 1
plenzmd1 Posted July 11, 2018 Posted July 11, 2018 I am calling it now, that modric dude ending this thing before kicks
stony Posted July 11, 2018 Posted July 11, 2018 35 minutes ago, plenzmd1 said: I am calling it now, that modric dude ending this thing before kicks Player of the tourney
row_33 Posted July 11, 2018 Posted July 11, 2018 45 minutes ago, stony said: Player of the tourney well duh, the leader of Real Madrid's 3 straight Champions League titles... midfielders run soccer, and the pretty boys at striker can't do jack without them to tee the ball up for them for easy goals
ExiledInIllinois Posted July 11, 2018 Posted July 11, 2018 1 hour ago, plenzmd1 said: What a game. Went to soccer bar to watch this one. Fun fun fun! Mostly England fans, so I am rooting with the few Croatia fans! ?? Bet the five of you had a blast! Business model of the future. [Sorry... Couldn't resist]?
plenzmd1 Posted July 11, 2018 Posted July 11, 2018 10 minutes ago, ExiledInIllinois said: ?? Bet the five of you had a blast! Business model of the future. [Sorry... Couldn't resist]? umm, couple hundred people at least drinking their faces off in the middle of the day, middle of the week. 1
Jon in Pasadena Posted July 11, 2018 Posted July 11, 2018 On 6/28/2018 at 3:52 PM, Jon in Pasadena said: I think that this might actually be the year that England manages to make it to the finals and then break their fans' hearts. I was wrong -- they did it one match early... that defensive spaz that led to Croatia's 2nd goal was pretty sad.
eball Posted July 12, 2018 Posted July 12, 2018 On 7/10/2018 at 8:55 AM, Soda Popinski said: Picking Belgium and England for the final Belgium to take it all. Good call! 1 1
Fadingpain Posted July 12, 2018 Posted July 12, 2018 Just finished watching Croatia vs. England. Another not great game, but not bad either. After Croatia scored their first goal, England slumped and the game became one sided. I called a goal for Croatia in extra time too. I have France beating Croatia on Sunday. I am just hoping for a good game.
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