wellway
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Post by wellway on Jul 3, 2018 21:35:44 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? Well, since I live in England and Dd is football mad, I'm hoping England give her a World Cup to remember.
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Post by PaperAngel on Jul 4, 2018 6:23:52 GMT
Given the US didn't qualify & Portugal is out, I'm going back to my roots & cheering for England! Our 16 yo is rooting for France (to defeat Uruguay, which Portugal couldn't). My husband is happily watching each match, appreciating the sport without advocating for a particular team, & periodically mumbling angrily about Ronaldo & Portugal's loss. 😂
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Post by wellway on Jul 4, 2018 6:35:41 GMT
Enjoying some of the reactions to the penalty shootout, one chap texted the BBC to say when the shootout was about to begin he turned to his son and said "this is a rite of passage, your uncle and I will be in the garden" The reaction of the pundits (all ex England players) was pretty much the whole country! Ian Wright couldn't even watch the last penalty, you can see the action just over Lee Dixon's shoulder. At the end Gary Neville has put on Ian's glasses and Ian is left looking around trying to find them. The video (showing a rolling ball) is just below the schedule of the next matches. twitter.com/itvfootball
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Post by anniebygaslight on Jul 4, 2018 9:53:37 GMT
This came up on my Facebook feed this morning. Cute.
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Post by wellway on Jul 4, 2018 9:55:13 GMT
So the schedule for the quarter finals which we have to wait a full two days to start
Friday 6th July
Uruguay v France 15.00
Brazil v Belgium 19.00
Saturday 7th July
Sweden v England 15.00
Russia v Croatia 19.00
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Post by gillyp on Jul 4, 2018 10:07:38 GMT
This came up on my Facebook feed this morning. Cute. That’s just lovely!
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Post by sleepingbooty on Jul 4, 2018 12:23:51 GMT
Well, you all have cute anecdotes about the team you're rooting for and I have to settle for France's children's party bus...
Not the team you want to be on if you don't like loud music and bad singing!
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Post by wellway on Jul 4, 2018 12:38:46 GMT
sleepingbooty love it, great team vibes going on and on and on...!! how long were they singing for?? I might have been heard to comment a few times this competition while the camera works its way down the line of players as the National Anthems are being played - footballers can't sing, none of them can it seems!!
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Post by wellway on Jul 6, 2018 6:21:35 GMT
Todays games
Uruguay v France at 15.00
Brazil v Belgium at 19.00
Should be interesting games, won't see the first half of the Uru v Fra game but hoping to see some Mbappe magic in the second half.
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Post by grate on Jul 6, 2018 10:40:10 GMT
I did not know what to do with myself since the last games, thank goodness they are back on today or I would have to get around to doing chores!
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Post by wellway on Jul 6, 2018 10:52:54 GMT
I did not know what to do with myself since the last games, thank goodness they are back on today or I would have to get around to doing chores! I just rang my father to discuss the games when he announces he won't see the games today, my parents are going to a wedding and the groom is Brazilian. I'm thinking there is a high chance the second game with Brazil will be available to watch after the ceremony and dinner!
There are lots of stories of guys saying they are due to get married during the England game tomorrow as it is on at three o clock in the afternoon here in the UK.
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Post by sleepingbooty on Jul 6, 2018 11:06:22 GMT
wellway I love some good shameless bad singing... A+ for enthusiasm!
Well, well, let's see how URU - FRA turns out. I've managed to negotiate to leave work early. Provided there's no trouble with the public transport system, I ought to make it back just in time for the beginning of the game. Definitely also watching BRA - BEL. I have a Belgian Brazilian friend who is struggling to pick sides! I just told him he's lucky to know he'll have a national team moving forward no matter the outcome. ill exchange bad soccer/football life philosophy for Belgian beer.
I'm going to have some serious withdrawal symptoms when the WC ends. I've missed having an evening game on these past couple days!
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Post by lemondrop on Jul 6, 2018 14:07:57 GMT
I did not know what to do with myself since the last games, thank goodness they are back on today or I would have to get around to doing chores! I just rang my father to discuss the games when he announces he won't see the games today, my parents are going to a wedding and the groom is Brazilian. I'm thinking there is a high chance the second game with Brazil will be available to watch after the ceremony and dinner!
There are lots of stories of guys saying they are due to get married during the England game tomorrow as it is on at three o clock in the afternoon here in the UK.
TFS! I love this quote, "Win or lose, we've got alcohol and a dance floor."
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Post by imsirius on Jul 6, 2018 15:25:08 GMT
So the schedule for the quarter finals which we have to wait a full two days to start Friday 6th July Uruguay v France 15.00 Brazil v Belgium 19.00 Saturday 7th July Sweden v England 15.00 Russia v Croatia 19.00 Aw Crap! Was hoping England would play today not Sat! I'm going to the Jays game and will miss it! Hope they have a tv out in the corridor somewhere! Lol
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Post by imsirius on Jul 6, 2018 15:28:39 GMT
Saw this...interesting lol
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Post by sleepingbooty on Jul 6, 2018 15:29:38 GMT
This game is ROUGH.
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Post by sleepingbooty on Jul 6, 2018 16:17:11 GMT
Baguette, la Tour Eiffel, hon hon hon... To the semi-finals we go! *wears striped shirt* *uncorks bottle of red wine* *prepares cheese platter* It has been bit of a cray-cray World Cup but I really doubt Belgium's going to give us the biggest upset of the competition so far. Who knows though? Looking forward to the next game!
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Post by pyccku on Jul 6, 2018 19:08:10 GMT
Baguette, la Tour Eiffel, hon hon hon... To the semi-finals we go! *wears striped shirt* *uncorks bottle of red wine* *prepares cheese platter* It has been bit of a cray-cray World Cup but I really doubt Belgium's going to give us the biggest upset of the competition so far. Who knows though? Looking forward to the next game! You may be surprised!
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Post by sleepingbooty on Jul 6, 2018 19:08:12 GMT
Dayum, Red Devils, you're fighting hard and deserve your advantage.
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Post by wellway on Jul 6, 2018 19:11:21 GMT
Belgium are doing well, ref is not buying into Neymar's antics.
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Post by sueg on Jul 6, 2018 19:12:34 GMT
Baguette, la Tour Eiffel, hon hon hon... To the semi-finals we go! *wears striped shirt* *uncorks bottle of red wine* *prepares cheese platter* It has been bit of a cray-cray World Cup but I really doubt Belgium's going to give us the biggest upset of the competition so far. Who knows though? Looking forward to the next game! France played well today and deserved their win. Belgium were my 'dark horse' team right from the start - I thought if anyone was going to be an outsider winner, it would be them.
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Post by sueg on Jul 6, 2018 19:14:02 GMT
Belgium are doing well, ref is not buying into Neymar's antics. I think Neymar has backed himself into a 'boy who cried wolf' corner. Even when he is legitimately fouled, everyne now just assumes he is faking it.
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Post by wellway on Jul 6, 2018 19:18:36 GMT
Belgium are doing well, ref is not buying into Neymar's antics. I think Neymar has backed himself into a 'boy who cried wolf' corner. Even when he is legitimately fouled, everyne now just assumes he is faking it. That's exactly the phrase I just used here. He just needs to play, drop the acting. There is an Eric Cantons video with a yellow suitcase about Neymar that is a laugh. Eta here you go m.youtube.com/watch?v=xTPENfIqZns
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Post by sleepingbooty on Jul 6, 2018 19:18:48 GMT
Belgium are doing well, ref is not buying into Neymar's antics. Imagine if Brazil made it but Neymar got benched because of one more dive in this match?
I shouldn't even be speculating because Belgium is still ahead but la Seleção's game is getting sharper, quicker and harsher as time ticks on.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2018 19:21:15 GMT
Baguette, la Tour Eiffel, hon hon hon... To the semi-finals we go! *wears striped shirt* *uncorks bottle of red wine* *prepares cheese platter* It has been bit of a cray-cray World Cup but I really doubt Belgium's going to give us the biggest upset of the competition so far. Who knows though? Looking forward to the next game! You may be surprised! This whole WC has been full of surprises and upsets!
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Post by sleepingbooty on Jul 6, 2018 19:30:48 GMT
Anyone else keeping count? Meunier is out for the semi-finals if Belgium qualifies.
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Post by wellway on Jul 6, 2018 19:34:11 GMT
2-1. Game on...
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Post by sleepingbooty on Jul 6, 2018 19:41:13 GMT
3 changes already done by the Brazilian team. And private Marcelo is in distress. Ruh-roh! But look at their hunger and their depth...
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Post by craftykitten on Jul 6, 2018 19:46:25 GMT
Baguette, la Tour Eiffel, hon hon hon... To the semi-finals we go! *wears striped shirt* *uncorks bottle of red wine* *prepares cheese platter* It has been bit of a cray-cray World Cup but I really doubt Belgium's going to give us the biggest upset of the competition so far. Who knows though? Looking forward to the next game! France played well today and deserved their win. Belgium were my 'dark horse' team right from the start - I thought if anyone was going to be an outsider winner, it would be them. Aren't the Belgium team ranked 3rd in the world? Or so my DH keeps telling me!! France were good but that match was insane!
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Post by sleepingbooty on Jul 6, 2018 19:56:45 GMT
Congrats crazy Belgians! You rose through the international ranks in just 18 months. Looking forward to playing our neighbours next.
This is truly the WC of speed and team spirit. Crazy crazy crazy!
So sorry for Brazilian fans. They're going through a major political and economic crisis over there and this must be painful for so many. But top quality from Belgium!
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