Official FIFA World Cup 2018 Thread

[ChaosGladiator 811]

2 penalty shootouts in one day, I’m not sure my heart can take that much excitement again...

[J4MES OX4D 10,034]

Looks like Demnark were inspired by England in their penalty shootout! Croatia were very lucky on balance and severely under-performed but probably deserved to win as they should've secured the win with that extra time penalty - should've been a red card in that circumstances as it was completely cynical. Not the performance I was expecting from Croatia though especially after such a solid group showing. Denmark played well, had a lot of possession but lacked in the final third.

 

C'mon Mexico and Japan!

[GazzaGarratt 11,049]

Gutted for Schmeichel! They played well and really nullified Croatia. They seem to be on the way to the Final to get through that game.

What a weekend of games. I'm getting hyped for today and tomorrow's games, really hoping we can get through as it'll be a real acheievement to beat Columbia.

[Plumbers Crack 4,062]

I’m 4 out of 4 so far for the round of 16 predictions...my eldest is muttering something about Paul the Octopus..I may have gone a bit far today with Brazil and Japan

[J4MES OX4D 10,034]

Boring Brazil through with two expertly taken tap-ins. These guys are bedazzling from 3 yards. 

[Plumbers Crack 4,062]

That makes it 5 from 5....Nihon ni kite!

[GazzaGarratt 11,049]

What. A. Strike. I fancied them too tbh, Dave is now an Octopus! [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

[phil bottle 9,758]

If Japan mange to win this then this truly is an extraordinary world cup for the underdogs, awesome!

[J4MES OX4D 10,034]

Oh sod off you jammy bastards

[GazzaGarratt 11,049]

COME ON ENGLAND! #Believe

[Plumbers Crack 4,062]

I'd like it known that while I've gone for Switzerland today I point blank refuse to predict the England game

Via the FG App

[J4MES OX4D 10,034]

6 hours ago, Plumbers Crack said:

I'd like it known that while I've gone for Switzerland today...

Ah..

[Plumbers Crack 4,062]

DISASTER!!!…and I’m not talking about the collapse of my prediction abilities.

 

The game plan was to watch ITVwith the sound off, pause the TV and sync it with Radio 5 commentary as the radio lags behind the TV pictures right? WRONG! The bloody radio is about 3 to 4 seconds in front of the telly!

[GazzaGarratt 11,049]

Disgusting. How can you respect VAR when that has not been a red card?!?! Pressure of a big game and the crowd against the referees yet again dictate a game.

Come on England, we can beat 19 players tonight.

[Plumbers Crack 4,062]

Perhaps the referee’s been given a <sniff> small gift representing some of Columbias finest export products <snort>

[Baabcat 1,646]

No need for VAR on that penalty, so stupid 

[Plumbers Crack 4,062]

Bugger!

Via the FG App

[Baabcat 1,646]

Have to say I will #believe if we get through on penalties!

[Baabcat 1,646]

Yes yes yes

[J4MES OX4D 10,034]

Columbia 1-1 England

*Tottenham win 4-3 on penalties😎

[GazzaGarratt 11,049]

I'm Crying.

[phil bottle 9,758]

By the sounds of outside, Hackney is partying tonight [emoji3]

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[J4MES OX4D 10,034]

1 minute ago, phil bottle said:

By the sounds of outside, Hackney is partying tonight

Probably on Columbian coke - how ironic😎

[GazzaGarratt 11,049]

I told you I cried. Always, ALWAYS #Believe

[Plumbers Crack 4,062]

Nice to win a penalty shootout at last!!!

 

my overall motm was Gavison Sanchez with Harry Maguire for England