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Freakysh wrote:Great result!
Happy to see England knocked out. The #itscominghome started way too early and exposed their arrogance.
David_itl wrote:so it was Belgium winning 2-0 against England. They were the better side but for a good 20 to 30 minutes, there was a fair amount of pressure applied by England (that they had more shots on goal in this match compared to the previous 3 is something to reflect on). Not too sure about what England does with the Sterling conundrum - he does make some decent runs but Rashford looks like the player that England needs to partner Kane as when he and Lingard came on, the whole performance perked up.
What England would do for a de Bruyne or an Eden Hazard though. I do wonder if they "regret" winning the group match as you would have been sure of Belgium being in the final with them having the easier knock-out games that England took advantage of.
David_itl wrote:I do wonder if they "regret" winning the group match as you would have been sure of Belgium being in the final with them having the easier knock-out games that England took advantage of.
Freakysh wrote:This arrogance is the reason why neither made the final. No respect and classifying sides of draws as easier or harder. What makes you think Croatia couldn't have beaten Belgium in the semi? Belgium was nothing special
Jalap wrote:Freakysh wrote:This arrogance is the reason why neither made the final. No respect and classifying sides of draws as easier or harder. What makes you think Croatia couldn't have beaten Belgium in the semi? Belgium was nothing special
I wonder at what point the Belgian team was arrogant? There was a bit when we lost against France, because of the way they played. Other than that, we only talked during the 90' match time.
And nothing special, I'm quite sure Brazil and Belgium were the most attractive teams to watch. And since Brazil games had like 10 minutes per game of Neymar screaming in agony plus we beat them, I do wonder what team was more special than Belgium in this world cup? Perhaps Croatia, because of their fighting spirit. France? Granted, they probably are the smarter team. But thrilling games, no.
Freakysh wrote:Jalap wrote:Freakysh wrote:This arrogance is the reason why neither made the final. No respect and classifying sides of draws as easier or harder. What makes you think Croatia couldn't have beaten Belgium in the semi? Belgium was nothing special
I wonder at what point the Belgian team was arrogant? There was a bit when we lost against France, because of the way they played. Other than that, we only talked during the 90' match time.
And nothing special, I'm quite sure Brazil and Belgium were the most attractive teams to watch. And since Brazil games had like 10 minutes per game of Neymar screaming in agony plus we beat them, I do wonder what team was more special than Belgium in this world cup? Perhaps Croatia, because of their fighting spirit. France? Granted, they probably are the smarter team. But thrilling games, no.
England Panama and Tunisia were hardly tough opposition.
You were lucky to get past an average Japanese team.
Brazil, they were nothing special this year either.
First test, and you fell at the hurdle.
Belgium had more hype than substance. Was the same in Brazil when the golden generation was supposed to shine but fizzled instead. I've got nothing against Belgium, but their fans do like to talk them up.
Dutchy wrote:Croatia will put up a good fight, but in the end will be over-classed. Although I hope for a Croatian win.