wellway
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Post by wellway on Jul 2, 2018 6:40:10 GMT
My DD is in Croatia and watched the game on the giant screen there. She said it was thrilling and she does not like to watch any sports. She was beside herself. I don't like penalty kicks winning a game She might be hooked now, especially if she watched it with a big group.
Penalty shootouts are brutal but no one has yet come up with a better way. There is a whole analysis behind it, attempting to improve the teams chances.
It points out poor Roberto Baggio's miss against Brazil in the 1994 final and the fact that England have a dire record with penalties.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2018 6:54:37 GMT
We are cheering for Mexico as well! Going to be a big game!
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cycworker
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Post by cycworker on Jul 2, 2018 7:06:05 GMT
I'm very happy Croatia won. I need them to beat Russia.
I hate penalty kicks. They should just play sudden death like we do in NHL playoff hockey. If it means a marathon, so be it. Alter some rules to allow more subs. Or not. If they're tired enough they'll make a mistake & someone will score.
They could also remove field players as it wears on. Get 'em to where they're playing 5 aside & and someone will score.
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wellway
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Post by wellway on Jul 2, 2018 9:41:29 GMT
Have no idea how to add the tweet and picture but have a look it's so cute, Peter in goalie gear while at Man U holding the hand of Kasper who is also in goalie gear, he must be about five/six. BBC Denmark's Kasper Schmeichel may have been on the losing side too but he is heading home from Russia with plenty of credit, not least from his dad Peter, who himself was a legend between the sticks for Denmark and Manchester United. Peter Schmeichel tweet twitter.com/Pschmeichel1
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wellway
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Post by wellway on Jul 2, 2018 9:46:56 GMT
So girls, have you recovered from yesterday's football fest, two penalty shootouts, mutiple saves and nervous viewing? Today, Brazil v Mexico 15.00 and Belgium v Japan 19.00 Will probably only see the second half of both games, have to take my dd to ......evening football training.
ETA am not going to try to predict the results, not in this World Cup but both games have the potential to be great.
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Post by sleepingbooty on Jul 2, 2018 13:11:27 GMT
Today's games include four countries I actually like and would want to move forward. I'll probably start rooting as the games happen and (if) one country appears to be playing better than the other. I've got a soft spot for each of them.
I'm not even going to bother making predictions. This isn't the WC for predictions.
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Post by sleepingbooty on Jul 2, 2018 14:18:41 GMT
The battle is on. That ball is moving all over the place. The players are all over each other. I'm digging this on a Monday. Mexico is doing their best to block Coutinho-Neymar and it's working so far! Brazil is struggling to establish themselves.
ETA: 30 minutes in and I'm tired just watching them. So. Much. Running.
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lbrock44
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Post by lbrock44 on Jul 2, 2018 16:28:24 GMT
Well, definitely not the result I'd wanted. I really want Mexico to get past the round of 16, something they've not done in a long time. But Brazil was too good today. Blech. No more World Cup fever for me. I'll just be the average spectator watching great games, but my team is out.
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Post by andreasmom on Jul 2, 2018 16:48:54 GMT
My teams are done Maybe I’ll root for Germany or England now.
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Post by sleepingbooty on Jul 2, 2018 17:06:19 GMT
My teams are done Maybe I’ll root for Germany or England now. It's going to be a little bit complicated to root for Germany...
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Post by smartypants71 on Jul 2, 2018 17:09:43 GMT
I have mixed feelings about the Mexico/Brazil game. I was really rooting for Mexico but my bracket had Brazil for the win. I am still a tad upset over Spain losing.
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Post by wonderwoman on Jul 2, 2018 17:12:16 GMT
I'm very happy Croatia won. I need them to beat Russia. I hate penalty kicks. They should just play sudden death like we do in NHL playoff hockey. If it means a marathon, so be it. Alter some rules to allow more subs. Or not. If they're tired enough they'll make a mistake & someone will score. They could also remove field players as it wears on. Get 'em to where they're playing 5 aside & and someone will score. That was a good game... and Croatia deserved the win ~
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Post by andreasmom on Jul 2, 2018 17:17:47 GMT
My teams are done Maybe I’ll root for Germany or England now. Bwahhahahahahaha. I’m so out of it today that I didn’t even notice. See, I have no team! Suggestions welcome!
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Post by dillydally on Jul 2, 2018 17:32:02 GMT
My DD is in Croatia and watched the game on the giant screen there. She said it was thrilling and she does not like to watch any sports. She was beside herself. I don't like penalty kicks winning a game Me either! (my ds is a keeper)
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Post by sleepingbooty on Jul 2, 2018 19:12:48 GMT
Japan, you beauty.
This truly is a different kind of World Cup.
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wellway
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Post by wellway on Jul 2, 2018 19:17:46 GMT
Japan, you beauty. This truly is a different kind of World Cup. Just in for the second half and have seen both goals, wow. Saw this article about what language the Belgium team speak to each other. Lukaku speaks six languages. www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-44624066They need to speak to each other now to work out how to get back in the game.
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wellway
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Post by wellway on Jul 2, 2018 19:33:31 GMT
Well, seems Belgium have worked out how to communicate. End to end stuff.
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Post by Really Red on Jul 2, 2018 19:48:02 GMT
My DD is in Croatia and watched the game on the giant screen there. She said it was thrilling and she does not like to watch any sports. She was beside herself. I don't like penalty kicks winning a game Me either! (my ds is a keeper) 😊my son is a keeper too!!!
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Post by craftykitten on Jul 2, 2018 20:07:00 GMT
Whaaaaaaaat!!! That Belgian goal had me leaping out of my seat!!
I dont normally watch football but I am enjoying this!
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wellway
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Post by wellway on Jul 2, 2018 20:23:59 GMT
The quarter final games are looking good.
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Post by dillydally on Jul 3, 2018 0:27:26 GMT
Me either! (my ds is a keeper) 😊my son is a keeper too!!! I have a love/hate relationship with being a keeper mom - I love watching him play, but it sure can be stressful!!
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Post by AmeliaBloomer on Jul 3, 2018 1:57:11 GMT
Here's the latest FM-style view the account posted (France's fourth goal against Argentina):
I sent this to my son, who’s both a football fan and works in motion design. He’s delighted with it AND thinks I’m uncharacteristically “plugged in,” so thanks.
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cycworker
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Post by cycworker on Jul 3, 2018 2:14:29 GMT
Help please... who is left? What are the matchups?
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wellway
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Post by wellway on Jul 3, 2018 6:07:09 GMT
Help please... who is left? What are the matchups? Quarter Finals so far, Uruguay v France Brazil v Belgium and Russia v Croatia
The games today will decide the 4th game
The winner of Sweden V Switzerland will face the winner of Colombia v England
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Post by cycworker on Jul 3, 2018 14:31:12 GMT
Help please... who is left? What are the matchups? Quarter Finals so far, Uruguay v France Brazil v Belgium and Russia v Croatia
The games today will decide the 4th game
The winner of Sweden V Switzerland will face the winner of Colombia v England
Thanks. Gonna watch the Croatia game w my Dad. Cheering for England today. Like both Sweden & Switzerland.
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Post by sleepingbooty on Jul 3, 2018 14:35:17 GMT
I sent this to my son, who’s both a football fan and works in motion design. He’s delighted with it AND thinks I’m uncharacteristically “plugged in,” so thanks. My pleasure. You're not a regular mom, you're a cool mom!
I'm going to be missing most of Sweden - Switzerland today. Can't make it to a TV screen on time. Hopefully I'm not missing out on some epic madness (hey, you never know with this WC)!
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Post by sleepingbooty on Jul 3, 2018 20:59:42 GMT
These games are going on for far too long. It's 11PM here!
Alright, the quarter finals are all set now. Bring on the rest of the adventure! Who are all the WC followers rooting for at this stage?
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Post by sleepingbooty on Jul 3, 2018 21:17:07 GMT
Just in case some of you may have missed it, Japan left with class and respect.
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wellway
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Post by wellway on Jul 3, 2018 21:30:00 GMT
Just in case some of you may have missed it, Japan left with class and respect.
The Japanese were class. I'm sorry they didn't progress. They also left with their heads held high.
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on Jul 3, 2018 21:33:37 GMT
Oh my goodness that was dirty and tense. But England are through. Just waiting for my blood pressure to go back down again before I go to bed...
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