OT: World Cup 2018

[HuskyHawk]

In case people didn't know, FoxSports.com has an amazing "highlights" feed, that shows significant chances and goals, all from about 10 different camera angles, and often in slow motion. It's interesting to see these plays unfold from different perspectives.

 

[upstater]

My 12 year old daughter observed last week that her team appears to be the only team in our league that doesn't flop and stall. It never even crosses our players' minds and we never even address it as coaches. But it does seem that every team we have played has at least a few floppers, and a few teams seem to be coached to stall, complete with their coach yelling not-so-subtle cues to do so.

Wow--at 12 years old???!
My daughter is the same age and we never ever see kids doing that.

 

[Mots010]

Japan put on a clinic of how not to play with a 2 goal lead

I'd have to look back, but I dont think the first two Belgium goals were the result of getting caught up-field. Give Japan credit, they took it to Belgium, and damn near put a 3rd goal in. I'm sure they would have loved to have kept a few more people back on that last corner kick.

 

[upstater]

I'd have to look back, but I dont think the first two Belgium goals were the result of getting caught up-field. Give Japan credit, they took it to Belgium, and damn near put a 3rd goal in. I'm sure they would have loved to have kept a few more people back on that last corner kick.

It could have been much worse for Japan if Lukaku had a better day with headers. Missed one point blank, and on two he was all alone and headed it right at the goalie.

 

[John]

Wow--at 12 years old???!
My daughter is the same age and we never ever see kids doing that.

agreed - never seen a diver at either of my son's games, and we play town, premier and HS.

 

[8893]

Wow--at 12 years old???!
My daughter is the same age and we never ever see kids doing that.

Yep. It's a bummer.

 

[intlzncster]

It could have been much worse for Japan if Lukaku had a better day with headers. Missed one point blank, and on two he was all alone and headed it right at the goalie.

Yep. They didn't seem to make as much of an effort to go through the air in the first half. Almost like they were waiting for the perfect combination and finish from inside, which played into Japans strengths on the ground. They should have attacked up the wing (and across) relentlessly from the get go.

 

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

Yep. It's a bummer.

Sure, but does Mrs 8893 or @8893 himself shout "Get up!"?

 

[BugsyCT]

Brazil vs. Belgium has the makings of a great one.

 

[jcp33]

France v Argentina was match of the tournament until today, but Belgium Japan take over that spot now. Some great Quarter Final games coming up

 

[UConnSwag11]

I'd have to look back, but I dont think the first two Belgium goals were the result of getting caught up-field. Give Japan credit, they took it to Belgium, and damn near put a 3rd goal in. I'm sure they would have loved to have kept a few more people back on that last corner kick.

Yeah. That header was crazy

 

[bobbygt]

Damn, that's how you run a break. Was really impressed by Japan and super tough way to lose. Match of the tournament.

It's easy for me to say now, but I had a feeling once I saw the speed Courtois rolled the ball to De Bruyne.

It reminded me a lot of the US counter vs Algeria, but was probably a little nicer overall.

 

[djct1999]

It's easy for me to say now, but I had a feeling once I saw the speed Courtois rolled the ball to De Bruyne.

It reminded me a lot of the US counter vs Algeria, but was probably a little nicer overall.

It was poetry in motion. Perfect execution from start to finish, with 5- 6 guys working in complete rhythm. Simply an incredible counter.

 

[Jaker]

just watched the replay of the game, just spectacular. Belgium has such fire power and another gear. Could this be their year??

 

[Jaker]

The left side of the bracket is just stacked.

 

[HuskyHawk]

just watched the replay of the game, just spectacular. Belgium has such fire power and another gear. Could this be their year??

I'd say that the winner of Belgium - Brazil has a good shot, but France is very strong as well, and Uruguay is no slouch. England is the only team on the other side I think has any realistic chance to beat one of those four teams.

Sucks the way the bracket fell.

 

[auror]

That Sweden guy just put 1000% power into that volley when he only needed 10%.

 

[Jay-Bone]

Wow, how many missed chances this game? These guys can't even put on frame.

 

[bobbygt]

Could've done better with that volley. It was in that strange too low to head and too high to get a good foot on it zone.

 

[HuskyHawk]

what a terrible own goal. Keeper had it easy

 

[HuskyHawk]

I think this foul is on the outside edge of the box

 

[auror]

"So glad he went to the monitor to check."

It was literally past 90+3 (93') when he was fouled. Just blow it all dead.

 

[Waquoit]

Sweden is the latest example of the Ewing theory.

 

[HuskyHawk]

England looks pretty good. Speed, and very crisp passing. Just need to break through.

 

[BugsyCT]

I'd say that the winner of Belgium - Brazil has a good shot, but France is very strong as well, and Uruguay is no slouch. England is the only team on the other side I think has any realistic chance to beat one of those four teams.

Sucks the way the bracket fell.

I'd also give Croatia a solid shot to come out of that side of the bracket - they've looked tough.