Board 8 > World Cup 2018 Discussion part 3

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(Tbh I don't think it's appreciated how big an upset it would be if Denmark won, Croatia genuinely have an excellent team and Modric is arguably the best player left in the tournament - you can make arguments for Neymar or De Bruyne or some Frenchman but Modric is absurdly good)
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Legend:
QTF = Quarter Final
SMF = Semi Final
TPP = Third Place Playoff
FIN = Final

[A1] = [Uruguay 4W-0D-0L] - 2
[B2] = [Portugal 1W-2D-1L] - 1

QTF>[A1] = [Uruguay 4W-0D-0L]
QTF>[C1] = [France 3W-1D-0L]

[C1] = [France 3W-1D-0L] - 4
[D2] = [Argentina 1W-1D-2L] - 3

SMF>>>>>[??] = [---]
SMF>>>>>[??] = [---]

[E1] = [Brazil 2W-1D-0L]
[F2] = [Mexico 2W-0D-1L]

QTF>[??] = [---]
QTF>[??] = [---]

[G1] = [Belgium 3W-0D-0L]
[H2] = [Japan 1W-1D-1L]

FIN>>>>>>>>>[??] = [---]
FIN>>>>>>>>>[??] = [---]

TPP>>>>>>>>>[??] = [---]
TPP>>>>>>>>>[??] = [---]

[B1] = [Spain 1W-3D-0L] - 1(3)
[A2] = [Russia 2W-1D-1L] - 1(4)

QTF>[A2] = [Russia 2W-1D-1L]
QTF>[??] = [---]

[D1] = [Croatia 3W-0D-0L]
[C2] = [Denmark 1W-2D-0L]

SMF>>>>>[??] = [---]
SMF>>>>>[??] = [---]

[F1] = [Sweden 2W-0D-1L]
[E2] = [Switzerland 1W-2D-0L]

QTF>[??] = [---]
QTF>[??] = [---]

[H1] = [Colombia 2W-0D-1L]
[G2] = [England 2W-0D-1L]
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Holy shit looooollllll Ctes go nuts
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Ctes!!!!!!
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Go Denmark

FUCKING GOOOO
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F*** yes, perfect start
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Oh, fuck

Bad defending
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1-1 after 4 minutes this is normal looolll
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11-11 let's go

Everyone sucks
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What a game!
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XIII_rocks posted...

(Tbh I don't think it's appreciated how big an upset it would be if Denmark won, Croatia genuinely have an excellent team and Modric is arguably the best player left in the tournament - you can make arguments for Neymar or De Bruyne or some Frenchman but Modric is absurdly good)

I for one think Argentina sucking the first matches have made Croatia quite overrated. They're good yes, but definitely beatable.
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Aside from the first 15 minutes it took Denmark to get ready, Croatia is honestly not looking that impressive, their chances have mostly been Denmark's defense being poor.
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So now that Spain is gone which team do you guys think gets to the final from this half of the bracket? Personally I think this is a semifinal.
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The winner of England and Colombia imo

I consider Colombia the favorites in that match, but yeah, winner of that.
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Andres Iniesta confirmed he had played his last game for Spain after they crashed out of the World Cup on penalties to Russia after Sunday's round of 16 game in Moscow finished 1-1 after extra-time.
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Respect to one of the absolute best players of all time

He was still really good in this tournament too

Sad to finally see Iniesta and Xavi both gone from top-class football.
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The_Ctes posted...

XIII_rocks posted...

(Tbh I don't think it's appreciated how big an upset it would be if Denmark won, Croatia genuinely have an excellent team and Modric is arguably the best player left in the tournament - you can make arguments for Neymar or De Bruyne or some Frenchman but Modric is absurdly good)

I for one think Argentina sucking the first matches have made Croatia quite overrated. They're good yes, but definitely beatable.

Ofc they're beatable but they genuinely have, at the very least, an excellent first XI
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Yeah, I'm glad Iniesta wasn't one to miss that penalty.

Poulsen is playing really well thid match. Wouldn't be surprised if he was the one to break the tie.
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I think the best overall squads left are France and Brazil, obviously, and maybe Belgium 3rd, but Croatia's first XI with a correctly-deployed Modric and Rakitic is very, very strong.
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XIII_rocks posted...

Ofc they're beatable but they genuinely have, at the very least, an excellent first XI

They really have! But I don't think them losing would be that big an upset.
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XIII_rocks posted...

I think the best overall squads left are France and Brazil, obviously, and maybe Belgium 3rd, but Croatia's first XI with a correctly-deployed Modric and Rakitic is very, very strong.

I really do think Uruguay needs to be named here. That squad is so compact and in control. Shame they're playing France already.
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Oh, sure
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Rebic is such an idiot. Can't stand him.
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The_Ctes posted...

Poulsen is playing really well thid match. Wouldn't be surprised if he was the one to break the tie.

So good.
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If this keeps up, Denmark are moving on. Hopefully they can get a goal before becomming too tired.
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Well if you tuned in a couple minutes late to this one you missed the whole match
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Yeah this faded out.

Worst thing that could have happened as a neutral is Croatia's equalizer
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Croatia aren't playing well and Denmark can't quite make a great chance, they lack quality outside of Eriksen (who also hasn't been that great)
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Well Denmark looks like a team trying to score. Croatia is super dull. Completely opposite of how it was early on.
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https://twitter.com/MenInBlazers/status/1013507307983065088?s=19
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Croatia attempting a bit more.

Or Denmark just got tired.
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Very even match. Could go either way.
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Yaaay more of this
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oh jesus get up
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Denmark honestly deserves to win this.

So much for Croatia being big favorties to the final.
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Ha ha it's funny to see how both teams always acts like it's a corner kick when Knudsen is about to throw in the ball.
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https://twitter.com/HansenKenn/status/1013513202997645314?s=19
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4 years ago today I was in Salvador watching USA/Belgium. We lost in extra time but Julian Green's goal to cut the lead to 2-1 was thrilling, and we pushed so hard to equalize. Great match despite the result.
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I looked it up and I could fly home to watch the finals in england for like $800 if we make it. I'll likely do it if we do make it

Croatia have been way below what they're capable of and Denmark can't finish or create a really clear-cut chance. Makes for a bad match and a stalemate.

Where are you Shattered?
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Damn

Modric with the right ball at the right time. Desperate foul.

That's a clear red card btw, surely
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Holy!!!
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Ctes lives!
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WOW

Changing the rule looks dumb as fuck now
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XIII_rocks posted...

Croatia have been way below what they're capable of and Denmark can't finish or create a really clear-cut chance. Makes for a bad match and a stalemate.

Where are you Shattered?

I live in Orlando now but originally I'm from West Yorkshire. Like a little bit out from Leeds and Bradford. I emigrated to the US in 2012

Thought all luck was used on not getting a red.

Holy s***
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miss aside, how did they not even get a red card

christ
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national fucking hero
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