WORLD CUP 2018 RUSSIA

Joshie23 · Postby **Joshie23** » July 16th, 2018, 12:24 pm

Dizzy28 wrote:
Slartibartfast wrote:Sooooooo..... nobody going to talk about the croatia goal keeper? I feel he deserve the golden boot for that match. Slightly less effective than a fluorescent traffic cone.

Yea he seems to be a good penalty keeper but a poor match play one. Rooted too much to one spot and not just in this match.

Did you not see some of the saves he put down against Russia, even while somewhat injured? Also, the Pogba goal was out of his control. Pogba knew the defenders were in Subisic's line of sight and he skillfully took advantage of it. Say what you will, but his 'stock' surely went up this WC.

goalpost · Postby **goalpost** » July 16th, 2018, 2:03 pm

Heard people saying Subasic was still carrying an injury when he played the finals, which is why he didn't dive to save any of the two legit goals by France.

Anyways what was your favourite game and favourite goal?

Favourite game is a toss up: (1) France v Argentina - R16; (2) Belgium v Japan - R16; (3) Spain v Portugal - Group.

Favourite goals is Chadli's goal in the Belgium v Japan game.

hydroep · Postby **hydroep** » July 16th, 2018, 2:26 pm

Some online pundits were saying he picked up an injury in the quarterfinals. Still, management decided to use him probably hoping their defense would be as effective as they were against England. In hindsight that was a fatal miscalculation.

Favourite goal: Coutinho, Brazil vs Switzerland (Group Stage)

Favourite game: Spain vs Portugal (Group Stage)

Best goal celebration: Messi going for a donkey ride on Rojo's back after the defender scored... :lol:

...Argentina vs Nigeria (Group Stage)

Best Open Play: Belgium's at the death counterattack against Japan (Round of 16). That play will live on forever.

goalpost · Postby **goalpost** » July 16th, 2018, 3:09 pm

I would need to see Coutinho's goal. Can't seem to remember it.

maj. tom · Postby **maj. tom** » July 16th, 2018, 3:18 pm

goalpost wrote:I would need to see Coutinho's goal. Can't seem to remember it.

It was amazing!

goalpost · Postby **goalpost** » July 16th, 2018, 3:42 pm

Amazing indeed!

So, just to add to the list:
(1) Favourite Game:
(2) Favourite Goal
(3) Favourite Player:
(4) Favourite Coach:
(4) Worst Game:
(5) Worst Player:
(6) Worst Coach:
(7) Most Surprising Result:

Go.

hydroep · Postby **hydroep** » July 16th, 2018, 7:57 pm

Real party in France, flyby and thing...nice.

As things wind down I would like to agree with the sentiment that this has been the best World Cup in recent memory, it was very well orgainized and exciting. Qatar has a lot to live up to.

Speaking of which, didn't realise it's going to be a "Christmas World Cup". It must have taken some negotiating to get the domestic leagues on board. It'll be interesting to see how that whole dynamic plays out:

Qatar World Cup 2022: FIFA confirms November start date, December final

You are going to have to wait more than four years for the next World Cup. About four years and four months, actually.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino confirmed the dates for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, saying it will be played from November 21 to December 18.

Moving away from the summer due to the extreme heat of Qatar, this will be the first winter World Cup in the Northern Hempishere, with all World Cups played in June and July in the Southern Hemisphere being during their winter season, just like Brazil in 2014. It's not quite clear just yet how it will impact the club seasons throughout the world, but Europe and South America, at least, are expected to split their season up, and domestic leagues could begin a little earlier as a result...

https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/world-cup/news/qatar-world-cup-2022-fifa-confirms-november-start-date-december-final/

sMASH · Postby **sMASH** » July 16th, 2018, 8:13 pm

slave labor world cup. lol.

redmanjp · Postby **redmanjp** » July 16th, 2018, 8:34 pm

Ah hope France know they going home in d group stage come Qatar 2022 :lol:

ADONI · Postby **ADONI** » July 17th, 2018, 8:28 am

redmanjp wrote:Ah hope France know they going home in d group stage come Qatar 2022

The Curse

fred1266 · Postby **fred1266** » July 18th, 2018, 9:43 am

(1) Favourite Game: France v Argentina or Portugal v Spain
(2) Favourite Goal: Pavard
(3) Favourite Player: Cheryshev
(4) Favourite Coach:
(4) Worst Game: France v Denmark
(5) Worst Player: Mane (just expected a bit more)
(6) Worst Coach:
(7) Most Surprising Result: Croatia v Argentina

Go.

Dizzy28 · Postby **Dizzy28** » July 18th, 2018, 10:02 am

goalpost wrote:Amazing indeed!

So, just to add to the list:
(1) Favourite Game: Argentina vs France
(2) Favourite Goal: Son Heung Min vs Mexico
(3) Favourite Player: Luka Modric
(4) Favourite Coach: Oscar Tabarez
(4) Worst Game: Croatia vs Denmark
(5) Worst Player: Neymar
(6) Worst Coach: Joachim Low
(7) Most Surprising Result: England coming 4th

Go.

VexXx Dogg · Postby **VexXx Dogg** » July 19th, 2018, 10:57 pm

Ronaldo's free kick vs spain was one of my fav goals this tournament

One of my fav goals of all time was Roberto Carlos v france in 97 where he took a free kick from about nine miles out and left Barthez standing cold.

VexXx Dogg · Postby **VexXx Dogg** » July 19th, 2018, 10:59 pm

Any others that y'all think could come close to this?

meccalli · Postby **meccalli** » July 19th, 2018, 11:11 pm

Good ol' bionic foot. Maradonna could get those bananas from a corner as well.

De Dragon · Postby **De Dragon** » July 20th, 2018, 12:36 pm

VexXx Dogg wrote:Any others that y'all think could come close to this?

Best free kick ever.

maj. tom · Postby **maj. tom** » July 24th, 2018, 3:23 pm

They released film from the archives of what seems to be one of the best Final matches in history. The Queen herself presented the trophy.

https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/r ... index.html