World Cup 2018. - Page 56

**FalunGonged** · 07-11-2018, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xyzde69

Since the second half, the victory of Croatia is totally deserved.
Technically this team is very good.
Not that sure that France will have an easy game. Not that sure at all.
That will be the revenge of 1998.

My heart wants Croatia to win the World Cup...but against this team from France....hard to do.

**scoundrel** · 07-11-2018, 09:46 PM

A pity, but England couldn't quite hold it together after starting the game superbly. They dominated the first half but didn't put several good chances away and Croatia held out until the England players tired, and then I think experience counted in Croatia's favour.

Good luck to Croatia; they have won on merit and now have a really interesting challenge in France. But England have way, way, way outplayed their book form and to have come so close to winning a semi-final in the World Cup is no disgrace.

**xyzde69** · 07-11-2018, 09:51 PM

I've to say one thing that seems strong... but that's probably the most technical English team I've seen in my life.... BUT they still are weaker than the best teams technically speaking.

There is maybe something to work in the future with English juniors.

English team doesn't get one or two magicians.
Croatian players had better technical skills.

**victor meldrew** · 07-11-2018, 09:53 PM

My concern prior to the game was midfield, they had one, we did not, out we go and to be fair they were worthy of the win. I am left wondering how Lovren avoided a card of any colour.

The Final should be a cracker and for the time being my £20 is still safe.

**Greenman** · 07-11-2018, 10:00 PM

Well I hate to say it but we underestimated the resolve of Croatia and left ourselves wide open on the wings. Harry Kane never got the chance to shine and Raheem Sterling looked ineffectual again, he needed a goal to,help,his confidence but sadly the only way that might happen is in the third lace playoff against Belgium now, and they will be tough an determined to win too. 22yrs on and history nearly repeated itself but this time not penalties. England have a good squad, and with the players left behind due to injury or left out they can build for the future so I don't think we can write them off and now the European Championships qualifying beckon in September so another chance for Gareth and the boys to show us some mettle. Well done to the boys anyway, you did us proud getting that far.

**Starkos** · 07-11-2018, 10:00 PM

Congrats to the Croats on a well deserved victory

Shout-out to my friend Hertz !

Looks like it's gonna be a final in red, white & blue.

**Brecht** · 07-11-2018, 10:04 PM

I'm very happy for Croatia and have been rooting for them since the beginning. What a sensation it would be if they took the WC. But they may be too exhausted to take on France. A fan should never say never!

The first half looked pretty bad for Croatia. They appeared lost and desperate but got their shit together in the second half. What I like about them is how they play as a team. There are no prima donnas who want to shoot a goal at all cost. Modric has been passing too much around even when it was inappropriate. But the team was always his priority.

Sorry for our English fans. It's going to get better next time.

C'mon Croatia!!

**xyzde69** · 07-11-2018, 10:08 PM

Croatia played 90 minutes more than France and has a day less to rest.
That's already a problem.
Maybe their goalkeeper is not at 100%.

Apart that... they have the players to win the cup.

Sam Spade · 07-11-2018, 10:11 PM

Well done Croatia, you deserved the victory.

What is bugging me right now is the pundits and reporters saying that the England players should be proud of themselves for doing so well, would the Germans, Italians, Brazilians or Argentines be proud of losing in a semi-final?

With the Italians not qualifying, and the Argentines, Germans and Brazilians playing so badly this was a huge opportunity for the likes of England to win the World cup, the Europeans in two years time will be tough, the next World cup in Qatar will even tougher.

England, you blew it.

**scoundrel** · 07-11-2018, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wildtig2013

Time To Go Home England!

There's a play-off game against Belgium first. Sucks to be contesting for third place, but this is all in the game; and lets not wallow in it. Belgium will want to beat England and England will want to beat Belgium, and it might well prove to be a very good contest.

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07-11-2018, 09:46 PM	#552
scoundrel Moderator Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: England Posts: 13,770 Thanks: 112,188 Thanked 146,240 Times in 14,244 Posts	A pity, but England couldn't quite hold it together after starting the game superbly. They dominated the first half but didn't put several good chances away and Croatia held out until the England players tired, and then I think experience counted in Croatia's favour. Good luck to Croatia; they have won on merit and now have a really interesting challenge in France. But England have way, way, way outplayed their book form and to have come so close to winning a semi-final in the World Cup is no disgrace. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

07-11-2018, 09:51 PM	#553
xyzde69 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mice Planet Posts: 3,077 Thanks: 11,994 Thanked 19,333 Times in 3,046 Posts	I've to say one thing that seems strong... but that's probably the most technical English team I've seen in my life.... BUT they still are weaker than the best teams technically speaking. There is maybe something to work in the future with English juniors. English team doesn't get one or two magicians. Croatian players had better technical skills. Last edited by xyzde69; 07-11-2018 at 10:01 PM..

07-11-2018, 09:53 PM	#554
victor meldrew Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: At the bottom of an empty glass Posts: 8,345 Thanks: 413,207 Thanked 87,996 Times in 8,382 Posts	My concern prior to the game was midfield, they had one, we did not, out we go and to be fair they were worthy of the win. I am left wondering how Lovren avoided a card of any colour. The Final should be a cracker and for the time being my £20 is still safe. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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Starkos Hedonistic Thrill Seeker⚡ Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NYC, NY Posts: 1,579 Thanks: 26,846 Thanked 31,943 Times in 1,591 Posts	Well done Hrvatska ! Congrats to the Croats on a well deserved victory Shout-out to my friend Hertz ! Looks like it's gonna be a final in red, white & blue. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Last edited by Starkos; 07-12-2018 at 06:28 PM.. Reason: pic added

07-11-2018, 10:00 PM	#555
Greenman Live Legend of VEF Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Underground lair somewhere in the world Posts: 20,027 Thanks: 30,865 Thanked 324,426 Times in 19,262 Posts	Well I hate to say it but we underestimated the resolve of Croatia and left ourselves wide open on the wings. Harry Kane never got the chance to shine and Raheem Sterling looked ineffectual again, he needed a goal to,help,his confidence but sadly the only way that might happen is in the third lace playoff against Belgium now, and they will be tough an determined to win too. 22yrs on and history nearly repeated itself but this time not penalties. England have a good squad, and with the players left behind due to injury or left out they can build for the future so I don't think we can write them off and now the European Championships qualifying beckon in September so another chance for Gareth and the boys to show us some mettle. Well done to the boys anyway, you did us proud getting that far.

07-11-2018, 10:04 PM	#557
Brecht Mort aux voleurs! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: the big nowhere Posts: 9,222 Thanks: 153,829 Thanked 149,200 Times in 9,052 Posts	I'm very happy for Croatia and have been rooting for them since the beginning. What a sensation it would be if they took the WC. But they may be too exhausted to take on France. A fan should never say never! The first half looked pretty bad for Croatia. They appeared lost and desperate but got their shit together in the second half. What I like about them is how they play as a team. There are no prima donnas who want to shoot a goal at all cost. Modric has been passing too much around even when it was inappropriate. But the team was always his priority. Sorry for our English fans. It's going to get better next time. C'mon Croatia!!

07-11-2018, 10:08 PM	#558
xyzde69 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mice Planet Posts: 3,077 Thanks: 11,994 Thanked 19,333 Times in 3,046 Posts	Croatia played 90 minutes more than France and has a day less to rest. That's already a problem. Maybe their goalkeeper is not at 100%. Apart that... they have the players to win the cup.

07-11-2018, 10:11 PM	#559
Sam Spade *Administrator* Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 13,132 Thanks: 103,429 Thanked 227,170 Times in 12,808 Posts	Well done Croatia, you deserved the victory. What is bugging me right now is the pundits and reporters saying that the England players should be proud of themselves for doing so well, would the Germans, Italians, Brazilians or Argentines be proud of losing in a semi-final? With the Italians not qualifying, and the Argentines, Germans and Brazilians playing so badly this was a huge opportunity for the likes of England to win the World cup, the Europeans in two years time will be tough, the next World cup in Qatar will even tougher. England, you blew it. __________________ We recommend you use a variety of hosts for your pictures Read and follow the To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. and everything will be sweet. Use the To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. button to show appreciation. Use the To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. facility or the A-Z's before starting a new thread. Play nice. If you find any dead images in any of my celebrity posts, please PM me with details. *The freedom to simply be yourself in a sea of people who aren't like you is a freedom we all deserve*

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