I thought Michael Oliver was awful in the Croatia vs Brazil game but this Spanish ref took it to new levels. Talk about wanting to be the centre of attention rather than allowing the game to flow. This whistle happy bloke couldn’t keep his yellow card out of his pocket.
Day 18: Croatia vs Brazil | Netherlands vs Argentina (QF 1&2)
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Argies are still celebrating on the pitch, spinning their jerseys over their heads and jumping around in huddles.
Absolute nailed on that Croatia will do them.
Absolute nailed on that Croatia will do them.
It is the history and significance of the moment, in the CL you will likely get another chance next year. Most players get one shot at a WC in their prime years, knowing the whole world is watching and judging. The quality was really poor tonight but it was a still a great game. That doesn't make sense to read but anyone who watches football understands it.
The better Team won. Totally deserved. Feck the haters.
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Van Dijk should have learnt from the best
Why stop with the pumping it long tactic when it was clearly causing havoc ffs?
The Netherlands have only themselves to blame
The Netherlands have only themselves to blame
Guaranteed big time Charlie smug cnut. He's a right prick.
Glad Argentine went through. Wouldn't have stomached 2 teams who got outplayed going through.
Just like with Croatia, Netherlands only shots on goals resulted in goals. Croatia went through penalties after scoring from their only(deflected) shot on goal and Netherlands almost pulled it off which would have just been annoying to me.
Just like with Croatia, Netherlands only shots on goals resulted in goals. Croatia went through penalties after scoring from their only(deflected) shot on goal and Netherlands almost pulled it off which would have just been annoying to me.
Every team I want to win loses. Same with United and England. It's pure pain.
France still has to be favorites.
VVD trying to be the hero by picking side and going first (instead of giving the responsibility to Argentina to go first) backfired immensely. He froze as soon as he stepped onto the penalty spot.
I really don't like diMaria
2 teams shithousing their way to the semi-final would've been too much for me today.
Argentina fully deserved the win.
Argentina fully deserved the win.
Yep. I don't remember celebrating after a penalty shootout.
Looking forward to distasteful the sun first page in case of England vs Argentina
Still left in the tournament
Group A:
Group B: England
Group C: Argentina
Group D: France
Group E:
Group F: Morocco, Croatia
Group G:
Group H: Portugal
If Morocco pull through tomorrow it would suddenly look like Belgium were not so bad after all, just a case of Group of Death. Would also be good for the WORLD cup overall if 1 south American, 1 African, 2 European teams make the semis, not a fan of all the last 4 being European like the last world cup.
But then again Portugal looked really good last game with Ramos up front instead of Ronaldo so it will be a touch ask.
Group A:
Group B: England
Group C: Argentina
Group D: France
Group E:
Group F: Morocco, Croatia
Group G:
Group H: Portugal
If Morocco pull through tomorrow it would suddenly look like Belgium were not so bad after all, just a case of Group of Death. Would also be good for the WORLD cup overall if 1 south American, 1 African, 2 European teams make the semis, not a fan of all the last 4 being European like the last world cup.
But then again Portugal looked really good last game with Ramos up front instead of Ronaldo so it will be a touch ask.
I'd be back to starting Lautaro based off that penalty alone. Make or break for him... Alvarez is a great sub too for Croatia's tired defence.
But Argentina have to be like 3-0 up to be secure
But Argentina have to be like 3-0 up to be secure
Was thinking the same.
Does not matter, if Portugal won it even with Ronaldo on the bench, the GOAT narrative will shift to him, just like when Portugal won the Euro while Argentina lost the Copa
France and England are comfortably better than anything this side of the draw.
Yep completely agree. It’s still by some distance the biggest sporting event in the world.
Will any player be suspended for the Croatia match?
We have no chance vs Argentina. Messi is protected by the ref and can do what he wants and other players know every dirty trick known.
Nasty team to play against.
Nasty team to play against.
Van Dijk was both always going to a) go to that side and b) miss from his body position.
Irritated Argentina still ended up going through.
Irritated Argentina still ended up going through.
Argentine vs Morocco in the final please.
In all seriousness, winner of England vs France looks to be the most likely champion
In all seriousness, winner of England vs France looks to be the most likely champion
England have the best squad at the tournament. France the best player.
I don't want it but I wouldn't be surprised in the slightest if England beat France.
sadly, Acuna.
Well, if you buy him for £2m for the rare occasion you need him. Not if he's your back up and only signing!
Who cares? Anyone who watched them in this WC and understand a bit about the game, will know who was the most influential. Messi carried Argentina (I doubt they'll make it to the final tbh) and the other has not only been but a hindrance for Portugal but also a right prick on top of that.
Comfortably
Interestingly, I thought both Van Dijk and Berghuis took good pens. Just unfortunately Martinez guessed right both times and made great saves
Moscow vs. Chelsea…?
Nope. Clean slate for everyone.
Hahahaha you wish
This. The only right winner of that game. Holland, like Croatia, are a nothing side.
Moscow?
Going first is big statistical advantage. You have to score first though to put the pressure on... he got it half right...
Parades should have been sent off, definitely for two yellows if not a straight red for kicking the ball in to the bench. More obvious decision than the pen. Referee was awful.
Montiel and Acuna i think.
Acuna is good news for Argentina
Both Netherlands first pens were good. Martinez guessed right and saved them. You can't pin the defeat on them.