Football World Cup - Russia 2018

[ozboz]

I’m hoping that if the Russians bow out this round, or beyond , all the good will that is gestured by the Host Nation and their People does not start to dwindle , be a shame , as it seems the touring fans are being well taken and having a terrific time ,

 

[Reynard]

It's difficult. I don't know which team I want to lose the most.

Ouch, one of *those* huh?

 

[Reynard]

Penalty to France.

Mbappe hauled down in the area by Marcus Rojo after a lovely run.

 

[Seevio]

That Mbappe run was rather impressive.

 

[Reynard]

1-0 France.

 

[philk56]

Great run by Mbappe. Hopefully the early goal means we'll get a lively game.

 

[Reynard]

Free kick to France on the edge of the box.

Argentina can't cope with Mbappe's runs.

Wasted by Pogba though.

 

[philk56]

How is Messi allowed to stand where he likes when France have a free kick near the penalty area? Is it because he's Messi...

 

[Reynard]

Argentina have had the lion's share of the possession, but haven't done much with it. France have had that extra half a yard.

 

[Reynard]

Oh my word!!!

That came from nowhere!

1-1 (Di Maria)

 

[Hitchington]

Hey Maradona. What's the score?

 

[rich p]

I wonder what the odds on Mascherano getting a second yellow are.

 

[Reynard]

And that's half time.

Argentina looked all at sea until Di Maria's strike - was totally against the run of play. France were controlling the game up until then.

 

[philk56]

I wonder what the odds on Mascherano getting a second yellow are.

I'm sure someone's going to see red, there have been a few robust challenges!

 

[Reynard]

I'm sure someone's going to see red, there have been a few robust challenges!

It wouldn't surprise me tbh.