Day 24: Sweden vs England and Russia vs Croatia

[iluvoursolskjær]

Croatia will be a much tougher game.

 

[Carolina Red]

They’re gonna burn Zagreb down if they’re not careful with those flares

 

[FlawlessThaw]

I think the Croatians looked better than a lot are making out. Russia are a harder team than Sweden. Would not be surprised at all if Croatia beat us.

Them going 120 mins twice now though does help.

I think the way England play will probably suit Croatia better than how Russia and Denmark do by playing generally quite deep.

 

[Irrational.]

Congratulations to @Ban , @No Idea For Nickname and all if the other Croatians on here. Well deserved, and I hope it's a great game on Wednesday

 

[Twisted_Woody]

The Croatia coach looks like Ted Cruz

 

[Kevin]

Since when did Croatia play Germany? Think you meant Argentina. Congrats to our Croatian residents on here. Your overall performance has dipped after the group stage but to get past 2 penalty-shootouts says a lot about your character and mental strength.

@Sarni yeah meant Argentina, typed Germany.

 

[Ban]

Congratulations to @Ban , @No Idea For Nickname and all if the other Croatians on here. Well deserved, and I hope it's a great game on Wednesday

Thanks mate!,9 it will be a great game for sure

 

[The Firestarter]

I think it's better for England to play Croatia. Russia in a semifinal would be like war on the field.

 

[Ban]

If you reach the final do you have an Ederic?

 

[Irrational.]

And Russia, look like they can play another 90 minutes.

So true

 

[Vidyoyo]

I'd be really happy for any team left in it to win.

Except France. feck France.

 

[fallengt]

Croatia are a nothing team. That impressive win vs Germany not that good anymore when you look at how the latter performed in the other games. And look at them not really beating any of the two teams they progressed against.

eh...

 

[marktan]

I think the way England play will probably suit Croatia better than how Russia and Denmark do by playing generally quite deep.

True. I hope we're not too attacking and are defensively good, as we were against Columbia, and try to break instead. We have pace up front so that'd serve us better

 

[rollingstoned1]

Gross.

The whole caf n everyone seeing these threads n photos also are then I guess.

 

[PepG]

Only Panenka or Postiga can pull that kind of stunts.

 

[No Idea For Nickname]

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[Rista]

I'm absolutely confident Croatia will play better against England. Both Denmark and Russia were tougher to beat than Sweden. I still have England as slight favorites though.

 

[The Firestarter]

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[Santi_Mesut_Alexis_87]

Thanks god Russia is finally out. Couldn't stand them. Croatia not looking good atm though. England is clearly favourite.

 

[Sly]

And Panenka and Postiga then. Postiga's panenka was the sexiest.

 

[Schneckerl]

Both Denmark and Russia were tougher to beat than Sweden.

Why? It's not like Denmark had any impressive wins before the Croatia game.

 

[Snafu17]

I was taking a piss out of my Croatian roomates quite a bit, when Slovenia won the Eurobasket last year. I think it might come back to haunt me

Either way, congrats neighbours!

 

[Eddy_JukeZ]

Congrats to my Croatian neighbors on here.

Rooting for you guys.

 

[Acole9]

If Croatia play to their absolute best, they'll beat England let's not kid ourselves. The thing is though, this is the second penalty shoot out in a row now, Bilic was right, they struggle in the games that matter.

 

[minoo-utd]

Hope for England vs Belgium final.

 

[Loublaze]

Gross.

Hot females are gross?

Croatia are a nothing team. That impressive win vs Germany not that good anymore when you look at how the latter performed in the other games. And look at them not really beating any of the two teams they progressed against.

Will they be a nothing team after they stop football from coming home?

 

[matecro007]

Congratulations to @Ban , @No Idea For Nickname and all if the other Croatians on here. Well deserved, and I hope it's a great game on Wednesday

One more proud croat here. In Zagreb the fans situation is mental. All celebrating. Streets blocked, windows shattered, glasses broken, beers taken. MENTAL.

 

[simplyared]

Glad it wasn't Russia! Croatia will suit us. I can see is in the final!

 

[Klopper76]

Either can I. Kane’s looked absolutely bolloxed since around March whilst Lovren has been in good form, particularly in the Champions League where he was a pillar of strength in the final v an imperious Madrid attack.

Just made you compliment Lovren.

 

[Backrow Singer]

Thanks god Russia is finally out. Couldn't stand them. Croatia not looking good atm though. England is clearly favourite.

I don’t see it that way at all. I think Croatia will 100% fancy themselves, England will as well but I don’t think there’s a clear favourite in any way.

Sweden looked awful, so slow. Soon as the first goal went in that was the game.

 

[K2K]

In 2014, Germany was the only one of the semifinalist I didn't want to win the WC. They did.

In 2018, It's Croatia.

 

[Ban]

If Croatia play to their absolute best, they'll beat England let's not kid ourselves. The thing is though, this is the second penalty shoot out in a row now, Bilic was right, they struggle in the games that matter.

On the Contrary we survived 2 of those already.

 

[Ban]

In 2014, Germany was the only one of the semifinalist I didn't want to win the WC. They did.

In 2018, It's Croatia.

?

 

[K2K]

?

You are the only team left without a United player.

I just disliked Germany 4 years ago. Nothing personal against Croatia

 

[Ban]

You are the only team left without a United player.

I just disliked Germany 4 years ago. Nothing personal against Croatia

Haha. hopefully mandžo will be one.

 

[tentan]

Well done to England. Pickford was incredible, MOTM for sure.

 

[Neo_Mufc]

Watched the match in Camden Koko. Great atmosphere.

Been such a long time where we've had something to shout about. Really happy not only for the team but the Country.

 

[lysglimt]

Another nonsensical comment with a random number thrown in. We can be certain that the true possibility of either Croatia or Russia winning the WC is somewhere between 10 and 20% (I'm allowing a huge margin of error here) at this point.

Ok I should have given them 10% chance. But while the other 3 are getting stronger and stronger for each match but Russia (who are now out) and Croatia are going the other way. I am still pretty certain one United-player will be WC

 

[Santi_Mesut_Alexis_87]

I don’t see it that way at all. I think Croatia will 100% fancy themselves, England will as well but I don’t think there’s a clear favourite in any way.

Sweden looked awful, so slow. Soon as the first goal went in that was the game.

We have to see if Croatia has something left in the thank after two penalties win.

 

[sh4d]

Full respect for this Russian team. They fought hard but clean, no whining, faking, cheating, just clean football. Should be proud of themselves.