Football World Cup - Russia 2018

[Reynard]

Well, that's all the south american teams out.

 

[Reynard]

Cracking match though, we all enjoyed it here chez Casa Reynard.

 

[Serge]

Would you take that chance?

At five foot eight I wouldn't have got near the bugger!

 

[Serge]

This thread has made me question your lifestyle.

You're not the first one!

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

It's all a bit European from now on.

 

[nickyboy]

I think that's the best I've seen Hazzard play. He really stepped up. Same for Fellani who I've never rated but he was excellent tonight
Martinez is no mug, but already knew that

 

[Reynard]

At five foot eight I wouldn't have got near the bugger!

I'd have needed a ladder. I'm only 4ft 11

 

[smutchin]

Fellaini has been a colossus tonight.

I’ve not always been his biggest fan but he was unquestionably superb tonight.

 

[kevin_cambs_uk]

Do you think they will get the same plane as Uruguay, save on the airfare?

 

[Serge]

I think that's the best I've seen Hazzard play. He really stepped up. Same for Fellani who I've never rated but he was excellent tonight
Martinez is no mug, but already knew that

Hazard, Fellaini, DeBruyne were all fantastic but don't forget Lukaku. The defence just couldn't handle him.

This World Cup gets better every round (until tomorrow!).

 

[Reynard]

Might I also say that the referee was brilliant tonight.

If a player tried the theatrics, he was simply told to get up and get on with the game. So refreshing to see after some of the other matches in the knockout stages.

 

[rich p]

I'd have needed a ladder. I'm only 4ft 11

I need a bladder...
...at my age I need a pee and a Tivo pause every 10 minutes

 

[Serge]

And a big up to VAR for the tournament so far, I really think it's been a massive boon.

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

Might I also say that the referee was brilliant tonight.

If a player tried the theatrics, he was simply told to get up and get on with the game. So refreshing to see after some of the other matches in the knockout stages.

Well said.

 

[rich p]

Belgium shaded it and Brazil lacked a creative player like the brilliant Hazard. They also lacked a focal point and missed a trick by not playing Firmino from the start IMHO.