joelise
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Jul 1, 2014 6:33:14 GMT
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Post by joelise on Jul 7, 2018 15:56:45 GMT
It’s coming home!
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Post by sleepingbooty on Jul 7, 2018 16:01:18 GMT
Adjö (and commiserations) Sverige. Congratulations England! And then there was one (more semi-finalist to figure out)...
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Post by jennyap on Jul 7, 2018 16:24:16 GMT
Get IN!!! 🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴
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Post by gillyp on Jul 7, 2018 16:25:18 GMT
Whoop!
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Post by cade387 on Jul 7, 2018 17:02:15 GMT
I’m really cheering for Croatia. I think Russia will be tough and the deck is stacked against croatia for sure.
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Post by andreasmom on Jul 7, 2018 17:12:21 GMT
Love that England won. Go Croatia!
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Post by gar on Jul 7, 2018 17:25:26 GMT
Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy! Thrilled ⚽️ 😁
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wellway
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Jun 25, 2014 20:50:09 GMT
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Post by wellway on Jul 7, 2018 17:26:15 GMT
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wellway
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Jun 25, 2014 20:50:09 GMT
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Post by wellway on Jul 7, 2018 17:50:26 GMT
Jordan Pickford was being interviewed and was reminded that the last time England made the semi finals was in 1990. His answer"I wasn't born in 1990 so I will take it" how to feel old... www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44750765
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Post by gar on Jul 7, 2018 17:57:57 GMT
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Post by ntsf on Jul 7, 2018 20:12:24 GMT
YEAH i didn't want russia to win
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Post by cade387 on Jul 7, 2018 20:13:04 GMT
What just happened?! Omg!
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Post by cade387 on Jul 7, 2018 20:30:42 GMT
114 minutes? Come on.... who are the refs working for here?
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wellway
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Post by wellway on Jul 7, 2018 20:32:45 GMT
Penalties???
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Post by jennyap on Jul 7, 2018 20:35:19 GMT
114 minutes? Come on.... who are the refs working for here? Not sure what the problem is? It’s extra time, goes to 120 minutes excluding stoppage
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wellway
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Post by wellway on Jul 7, 2018 20:38:20 GMT
Penalty shootout and I can watch this without holding my breath.
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Post by cade387 on Jul 7, 2018 20:39:50 GMT
114 minutes? Come on.... who are the refs working for here? Not sure what the problem is? It’s extra time, goes to 120 minutes excluding stoppage Sorry I was looking at the yellow given. Compared to others that was lame eta - then of course Russia scored
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wellway
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Post by wellway on Jul 7, 2018 20:52:20 GMT
So it's Croatia v England. Russia have performed admirably.
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Post by sleepingbooty on Jul 7, 2018 20:55:50 GMT
Croatia, baby, yes!
I'd be happy if we didn't have to go all the way to penalties for the remainder of the competition now though.
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wellway
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Post by wellway on Jul 7, 2018 21:03:35 GMT
Semi Finals
Tuesday France v Belgium 19.00
Wednesday Croatia v England 19.00
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Post by wonderwoman on Jul 7, 2018 21:54:01 GMT
whew... That was a nail biter..
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Post by cade387 on Jul 7, 2018 21:55:58 GMT
Croatia, baby, yes!
I'd be happy if we didn't have to go all the way to penalties for the remainder of the competition now though.
I’m hoping for a France/Croatia final. But really it will be a great game with any two of those four.
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AmeliaBloomer
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Location: USA
Jun 26, 2014 5:01:45 GMT
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Post by AmeliaBloomer on Jul 7, 2018 22:23:21 GMT
Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy! Thrilled ⚽️ 😁 You’re being awfully loud for a Brit. (Congratulations. Such fun.)
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imsirius
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Jul 12, 2014 19:59:28 GMT
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Post by imsirius on Jul 8, 2018 2:57:20 GMT
Would love to see a France England final!
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craftykitten
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Jun 26, 2014 7:39:32 GMT
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Post by craftykitten on Jul 8, 2018 5:18:35 GMT
Would love to see a France England final! I'm not sure I could take the tension! I tried watching thr Russia/Croatia match as well but apparently I have a limit for how much football I can pay attention to. I did feel a bit sorry for Russia but on the other hand they got much further than anyone expected.
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Post by gar on Jul 8, 2018 7:16:24 GMT
Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy! Thrilled ⚽️ 😁 You’re being awfully loud for a Brit. (Congratulations. Such fun.) Unusual events call for unusual responses - that’s my excuse anyway 😜
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2018 7:51:37 GMT
It’s coming home! Love this at Buckingham palace playing "It's coming home" as a tribute to the England team at the changing of the guards ceremony.
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Post by sleepingbooty on Jul 9, 2018 8:02:25 GMT
Sharing this tactical preview for the FRA - BEL semi-final by the amazing Tifo YT channel (recommended follow if you're into football/soccer):
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wellway
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Post by wellway on Jul 9, 2018 8:56:32 GMT
sleepingbooty I am assuming you are super excited at this stage, where do you plan to watch the game? What is the atmosphere and build up like? Here, the weather has been hot for weeks, the rain covers have not been used at Wimbledon and the Three Lions song is number 1 in the top 40.
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Post by sleepingbooty on Jul 9, 2018 9:33:25 GMT
sleepingbooty I am assuming you are super excited at this stage, where do you plan to watch the game? What is the atmosphere and build up like? Here, the weather has been hot for weeks, the rain covers have not been used at Wimbledon and the Three Lions song is number 1 in the top 40. I think we're being very French about this semi-final, in contrast to the Belgians and English from what I can tell (haven't observed many Croatians so can't speak for them): happy to have made it this far but realistic. That is the trend I'm noticing around me, both from football/soccer enthusiasts and those who only follow because the mother land is still in the game. Chill heads around me. Whatever happens, we'll be watching the final and the third place decider. My SO has continued to follow and enjoy the event despite Spain being out for a while now. It doesn't affect his joy of watching good football/soccer. We are continuing with our WC regime for 8PM games: gathering at the friends with the largest apartment and largest TV screen, bringing all the ingredients to make some yummy summer salads and a few fresh pizzas from one of the many pizzerias in the neighbourhood, chilled rosé, Magnum ice-creams for dessert. Just spending a nice evening together. Should France win, we'll likely venture into the streets to enjoy the atmosphere.
I'm on the Mediterranean coast over here so the usual dry hot summer weather (we're into the 33-34°C in the shade daily). Perfect to gather together for some sport and chill after work! This has really been such a nice experience, especially the excuse to see each other several times a week, place some friendly bets, keep those who can't get off work early for important games up to date with what's happening live through the group chat, etc. I'm going to miss the WC for both the entertainment value and the social factor when it's over!
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