World Cup 2018 Russia

Hobbes

Cliffy6745 said:

Hobbes said:

Cliffy6745 said:

Hobbes said:

Score does not reflect how well Costa Rica played.

Neymar is a punk.

Only saw the 2nd half but how can you say this? Costa Rica got smoked.

Brazil is clearly the dominant team. Costa Rica's defense - specifically their keeper - kept them in the match for 90 minutes. I think Costa Rica deserves more respect for keeping Brazil at bay. I do not believe they got "smoked".

I mean, yeah, the keeper had a good game, but 72% possession and 22 shots with 10 on target to 3 shots and none on target.  I'd argue Brazil deserved to win by 4 more than Costa Rica deserved any type of result.

Reminds me of the US-Belgium game.

Exactly. Brazil should have won 4-0, but they did not because of how well Costa Rica played (read: defended).

Thoughts_Arrive

This VAR system is a bit arbitrary. It's like the referees decide when they want to use it and when they don't.
There were a few clear offsides that got by but noone reviewed. 
Btw, what time are the games in the USA/Canada?
I have to stay up late to watch the games or get up at like 3am.
I am tired!

mcgruff10

Thoughts_Arrive said:

This VAR system is a bit arbitrary. It's like the referees decide when they want to use it and when they don't.
There were a few clear offsides that got by but noone reviewed. 
Btw, what time are the games in the USA/Canada?
I have to stay up late to watch the games or get up at like 3am.
I am tired!

For me it is around 8:30 am, 11 am and 2 in the afternoon.  I've been watching the games with my students and they are loving it.  It is crazy how knowledgeable they are.  This guy plays for this team, that guy plays for that team.....

Thoughts_Arrive

Awesome times. I don't know how I will watch the final at 1am here or Australia's last group game at midnight.

Thoughts_Arrive

I worry about Messi's mental state. That pressure would send anyone off into a spiral of depression.
I read that he locked himself in his room for hours after that Iceland game.

josevolution

Thoughts_Arrive said:

I worry about Messi's mental state. That pressure would send anyone off into a spiral of depression.
I read that he locked himself in his room for hours after that Iceland game.

He might have to come to the realization that even some of the greatest don’t win the biggest price unfortunately for Messi being one of the all time greats the biggest stage is the WC ! That’s why names like Pele Maradona , Beckenbauer , Klinsmann should always be remembered they won the trophy...

Thoughts_Arrive

josevolution said:

Thoughts_Arrive said:

I worry about Messi's mental state. That pressure would send anyone off into a spiral of depression.
I read that he locked himself in his room for hours after that Iceland game.

He might have to come to the realization that even some of the greatest don’t win the biggest price unfortunately for Messi being one of the all time greats the biggest stage is the WC ! That’s why names like Pele Maradona , Beckenbauer , Klinsmann should always be remembered they won the trophy...

Yep. 
Did you see Neymar's tears after the win over Costa Rica?
The television presenter here says it was relief at not having the same fate as Messi if Brazil failed to get out of the group stage.
By the way are you South American? What's your country?

goldrush

Thoughts_Arrive said:

I worry about Messi's mental state. That pressure would send anyone off into a spiral of depression.
I read that he locked himself in his room for hours after that Iceland game.

He’s been carrying Argentina, and the hopes of the country, for years. A team of 11 good/great players will always be better than 1 superstar with 10 others and, unfortunately for them, there are no other players in the team anywhere near his level. 

Thoughts_Arrive

goldrush said:

Thoughts_Arrive said:

I worry about Messi's mental state. That pressure would send anyone off into a spiral of depression.
I read that he locked himself in his room for hours after that Iceland game.

He’s been carrying Argentina, and the hopes of the country, for years. A team of 11 good/great players will always be better than 1 superstar with 10 others and, unfortunately for them, there are no other players in the team anywhere near his level. 

Which is why I find it so hard to understand why Argentinian fans are so harsh on him. What do they think he is, some sort of deity capable of miracles. 

josevolution

Thoughts_Arrive said:

josevolution said:

Thoughts_Arrive said:

I worry about Messi's mental state. That pressure would send anyone off into a spiral of depression.
I read that he locked himself in his room for hours after that Iceland game.

He might have to come to the realization that even some of the greatest don’t win the biggest price unfortunately for Messi being one of the all time greats the biggest stage is the WC ! That’s why names like Pele Maradona , Beckenbauer , Klinsmann should always be remembered they won the trophy...

Yep. 
Did you see Neymar's tears after the win over Costa Rica?
The television presenter here says it was relief at not having the same fate as Messi if Brazil failed to get out of the group stage.
By the way are you South American? What's your country?

I’m Chilean they didn’t even qualify ughh ...

mcgruff10

josevolution said:

Thoughts_Arrive said:

josevolution said:

Thoughts_Arrive said:

I worry about Messi's mental state. That pressure would send anyone off into a spiral of depression.
I read that he locked himself in his room for hours after that Iceland game.

He might have to come to the realization that even some of the greatest don’t win the biggest price unfortunately for Messi being one of the all time greats the biggest stage is the WC ! That’s why names like Pele Maradona , Beckenbauer , Klinsmann should always be remembered they won the trophy...

Yep. 
Did you see Neymar's tears after the win over Costa Rica?
The television presenter here says it was relief at not having the same fate as Messi if Brazil failed to get out of the group stage.
By the way are you South American? What's your country?

I’m Chilean they didn’t even qualify ughh ...

You guys make killer wines though. I came within one day of snowboarding at Portillo but they called the day before And said they had no snow so we canceled our trip. 
Anyway, let’s go Belgium!! 

Spiritual_Chaos

Sweden Germany today!

josevolution

mcgruff10 said:

josevolution said:

Thoughts_Arrive said:

josevolution said:

Thoughts_Arrive said:

I worry about Messi's mental state. That pressure would send anyone off into a spiral of depression.
I read that he locked himself in his room for hours after that Iceland game.

He might have to come to the realization that even some of the greatest don’t win the biggest price unfortunately for Messi being one of the all time greats the biggest stage is the WC ! That’s why names like Pele Maradona , Beckenbauer , Klinsmann should always be remembered they won the trophy...

Yep. 
Did you see Neymar's tears after the win over Costa Rica?
The television presenter here says it was relief at not having the same fate as Messi if Brazil failed to get out of the group stage.
By the way are you South American? What's your country?

I’m Chilean they didn’t even qualify ughh ...

You guys make killer wines though. I came within one day of snowboarding at Portillo but they called the day before And said they had no snow so we canceled our trip. 
Anyway, let’s go Belgium!! 

No doubt we love our wine and skiing ..

Spiritual_Chaos

I'm off too buy some candy before the match. It's prices at 49 Swedish Krona per kilo this week. 



And maybe some crisps. 

Spiritual_Chaos

Fifteen minutes left. Are you not HYPED?

OffSheGoes35

The goalkeeper for Mexico was handsome!! I like this game more than I thought.

josevolution

Germany has all the pressure on them to get a tie or win ! With that said the German coach he looks like the son of Moe from the three stooges..

Spiritual_Chaos

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Sweden is fucked

mcgruff10

Come on Sweden!!!

cutz

Sweden's goal was LUCKY.

It's a little difficult to tell by the Gif, but it looked like the Sweden goalie didn't react well?

Not watching the game, but i hope Sweden can win.