Board 8 > World Cup 2018 Discussion part 2

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ctesjbuvf posted...

And thank god for that

He's not good anymore though.
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Man, solid goal too
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RyoCaliente posted...

ctesjbuvf posted...

And thank god for that

He's not good anymore though.

Defending him after giving that penalty is not the best time to do so I admit, but he's saved them more times than anyone else so far.
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Yeah Masch is a full-blown liability now
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But yeah, he isn't as good as in 2010 when he was a leading force in keeping the goal clean in so many matches.
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Not giving Pavon a deserved free kick and then Nigeria getting one right afterwards is exactly how the judge can make Argentina lose their cool.
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Yeah, Argentina is getting too angry, it's sad to see.
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Also quite impatient already.
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Di Maria is literally lifeless
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Fans are cheering as Di Maria is subbed out. This is a man that was nominated for the golden ball four years ago, it's so weird to see.
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Also I don't think Meza was the one they needed, but so be it.
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Argentina looks like a team ready to win the match at least, so that's something.

Now penalties are ruining more good things in the other match.
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If Iran recieved a penalty yesterday for a header into the arm, Nigeria should get one here.
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Oh goddamn, VAR was about to rape Argentina completely, that was a big relief.
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Or not
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I'm unsure about that penalty, but you don't really deserve a second chance for missing the kick he got right after the possible hand ball lol
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Higuain you ass, how can you miss so many chances for your country.
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Ironically, if it had been Nigeria in that position, ref probably woulda given it against them.

Just saying.
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davidponte posted...

If Iran recieved a penalty yesterday for a header into the arm, Nigeria should get one here.

Does someone with a greater knowledge of the game than myself want to explain this?
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Pavon is really good today, shame it hasn't let to anything.
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oh shit
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God dammit
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YEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSs
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Fuck!

Guess this won't be the underdog's tournament.
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Yeeeeess!!!!

But can Maradona be more of a shit
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ffs

opened up bet365 to put a quick pound on an arg win

by the time it loaded they had scored, which my 30 seconds of delay hadn't shown me yet
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CaptainOfCrush posted...

Yeeeeess!!!!

But can Maradona be more of a shit

Fuck him.

Fuck that Hand of God Goal.
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Been drinking, swinging wildly!
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Fuck this game!

I know Arg wanted it more but I wanted Nigeria to win.... :(
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Denmark and Argentina playing on the same day almost killed me, but everything went as it should.
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Higuain has been so bad that you need a centerhalf to score for him.

Why do they choose him when you have Kun and Dybala on bench and Icardi at home

I've barely watched France but I have to assume they're the favorites. Argentina's just been so messy.
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Yeah, I was hoping they'd sub Aguero in instead of him. Higuain peaked in 2010
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Because Messi likes Higuain more than Icardi.
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CaptainOfCrush posted...

I've barely watched France but I have to assume they're the favorites. Argentina's just been so messy.

They probably are, but Argentina's potential is probably higher. France hasn't looked messy, but not at all good either.
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Where the fuck was this Rojo when we needed him at UTD?!
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France VS Argentina and Denmark VS Croatia.

Should be two good matches IMO. :)
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voltch posted...

Because Messi likes Higuain more than Icardi.

After 2014 final, Messi still likes Higuain?

France have been a bit zzzz this tournament, tbf.
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CaptainOfCrush posted...

I've barely watched France but I have to assume they're the favorites. Argentina's just been so Messi.

fixed
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Max potential France is Mendy and Sibide bombing down the wings, Kante protecting the real madrid and barcelona starting CBs, Pogba bringing his Juventus form, Griezmann playing like a top 3 player in the world, Mbappe and Dembele showing why they are worth over 100m under the age of 21.

All this led by veteran goalie Hugo Lloris, at full potential France is what destroyed Germany at the Euros but on steroids.

Deschamps has won a lot of trophies as a manager by being cautious, dude has done very well in many knockout competitions as well, it's just not that exciting to see.
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davidponte posted...

davidponte posted...

If Iran recieved a penalty yesterday for a header into the arm, Nigeria should get one here.

Does someone with a greater knowledge of the game than myself want to explain this?

There's no explanation beyond inconsistency. They're identical situations.

Cakir is known as a very good ref so my guess would be he's right and the guy yesterday is wrong but you can interpret it either way.
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It's justified by the fact that Nigeria absolutely shouldn't have had the penalty they got. And a yellow card even.

I saw that a few times again and there's no the Nigerian player took advantage of VAR existing and fell on purpose, yet thr judge even called it himself.

How can you snub England and Serbia for such big penalities and then hand anything here.
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And with today's results in, half the bracket is set:

Knockout Stage Bracket
[A1] = [Uruguay]
[B2] = [Portugal]

[C1] = [France]
[D2] = [Argentina]

[E1] = [---]
[F2] = [---]

[G1] = [---]
[H2] = [---]

[B1] = [Spain]
[A2] = [Russia]

[D1] = [Croatia]
[C2] = [Denmark]

[F1] = [---]
[E2] = [---]

[H1] = [---]
[G2] = [---]
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The_Ctes posted...

It's justified by the fact that Nigeria absolutely shouldn't have had the penalty they got. And a yellow card even.

I saw that a few times again and there's no the Nigerian player took advantage of VAR existing and fell on purpose, yet thr judge even called it himself.

How can you snub England and Serbia for such big penalities and then hand anything here.

Definitely a pen and Cakir isn't beholden to the incompetence of other refs
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XIII_rocks posted...

Definitely a pen and Cakir isn't beholden to the incompetence of other refs

I know he isn't but how's that definitely a pen. Mascherano isn't the one making him fall to the ground.

They can barely longer each other in the goal any longer.
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Though I've read a bit of French media.

While a lot of the tabloids are disappointed with current results, you also see some built in excuses being ready.

Mostly that the team is really young, so the superstar leaders aren't experienced enough. Its not great, but hey, every country makes rubbish excuses when they underperform.
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So England's path to inevitable victory

Beat Belgium
Colombia
Brazil
France
Spain

Boom

#cominghome
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Poor Nigeria. Lost because they played not to lose instead of playing to win. Should've went for the opponent's gut and taken their air instead of building a wall and hoping it didn't crack.

Life Lesson: ALWAYS play to win; NEVER play not to lose.
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What

They had a ton of chances to win the game
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