R16 July 1 Russia v. Spain [R]

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  1. guri

    guri Member+

    Apr 10, 2002
    #376 guri, Jul 1, 2018
    Where are the "experts" now that said Group A was the weakest group?
    We'll see you again in the final, kamerads! :)



    I know, somehow, Trump is getting blamed for this one...
     
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  2. Guinho

    Guinho Member+

    San Jose Earthquakes, bless their hearts
    Estonia
    May 27, 2001
    San Francisco, CA
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #377 Guinho, Jul 1, 2018

    24 shots, 9 on goal.

    That's nothing? They were working to create chance after chance.
     
  3. HeartandSoul

    HeartandSoul Moderator
    Staff Member

    Jan 25, 2007
    The Garden State
    Club:
    CD Colo Colo
    Nat'l Team:
    Chile
    #378 HeartandSoul, Jul 1, 2018
    The Spanish federation deserves the criticism for firing Lopetegui.
     
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  4. glennaldo_sf

    glennaldo_sf Member+

    Houston Dynamo, Penang FC, Al Duhail
    United States
    Nov 25, 2004
    Doha, Qatar
    Club:
    FL Fart Vang Hedmark
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #379 glennaldo_sf, Jul 1, 2018
    they had a little help. That could have been a penalty at the end, and I'm positive that Akinfeev was off his line for that last penalty. But both calls would have been very harsh, they had a few decisions go their way but it's not exactly South Korea 2002.
     
  5. Guinho

    Guinho Member+

    San Jose Earthquakes, bless their hearts
    Estonia
    May 27, 2001
    San Francisco, CA
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #380 Guinho, Jul 1, 2018

    It was the weakest group, and Russia is the weakest QFist ever. That's just the facts.
     
  6. Azurra89

    Azurra89 Member

    Juventus
    Italy
    Jun 27, 2018
    #381 Azurra89, Jul 1, 2018
    In 120 minutes of match, yes, that is nothing.
     
  7. soccernutter

    soccernutter Moderator
    Staff Member

    Tottenham Hotspur
    Aug 22, 2001
    Near the mountains.
    Club:
    Tottenham Hotspur FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #382 soccernutter, Jul 1, 2018
    Dreaming of a Russia v. Denmark match...oh, the excitement that match will have.
     
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  8. argentine soccer fan

    argentine soccer fan Moderator
    Staff Member

    Jan 18, 2001
    San Francisco Bay Area
    Club:
    CA Boca Juniors
    Nat'l Team:
    Argentina
    #383 argentine soccer fan, Jul 1, 2018
    All would be first time winners except England. In addition, the Japan - Belgium winner will be two matches away from being first time winners, and Mexico as well if they manage to get past Brazil.
     
  9. glennaldo_sf

    glennaldo_sf Member+

    Houston Dynamo, Penang FC, Al Duhail
    United States
    Nov 25, 2004
    Doha, Qatar
    Club:
    FL Fart Vang Hedmark
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #384 glennaldo_sf, Jul 1, 2018
    And Sergei Ignashevich becomes the oldest player to score an own goal in a World Cup!
     
  10. guri

    guri Member+

    Apr 10, 2002
    #385 guri, Jul 1, 2018
    Butthurt :sneaky:
     
  11. roverman

    roverman Member+

    Dec 22, 2001
    #386 roverman, Jul 1, 2018
    So have england
     
  12. Genghis-Khan

    Genghis-Khan Member

    Nov 15, 2016
    Singapore
    Nat'l Team:
    Mongolia
    #387 Genghis-Khan, Jul 1, 2018
    Spain finished the tournament with only one victory, against minnow Iran. What an embarrassment. Group A was stronger than B.
     
  13. glennaldo_sf

    glennaldo_sf Member+

    Houston Dynamo, Penang FC, Al Duhail
    United States
    Nov 25, 2004
    Doha, Qatar
    Club:
    FL Fart Vang Hedmark
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #388 glennaldo_sf, Jul 1, 2018
    Yeah I know, I'm just saying that at the beginning of the tournament, no one had either of those sides as favorites to win.

    England are the only somewhat big fish left on this end of the knockout side...
     
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  14. Azurra89

    Azurra89 Member

    Juventus
    Italy
    Jun 27, 2018
    #389 Azurra89, Jul 1, 2018
    I dont know why you are so pissed off.
    It is not likely this spanish team played an awesome match. It is also nice to have some surprises in a worldcup, this is what makes it fun afterall.
     
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  15. johnbarley2

    johnbarley2 Member+

    Jan 19, 2013
    #390 johnbarley2, Jul 1, 2018
    Fixed.
     
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  16. HomietheClown

    HomietheClown Member+

    Dusselheim FC 1971
    Sep 4, 2010
    Club:
    --other--
    #391 HomietheClown, Jul 1, 2018
    Colombia went to the Quarters in 2014 and has a good experienced core from that team.
    England went belly up in the Group stage 2014 and have a bunch of youngsters making their World Cup debuts.

    Who is the big fish?
     
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  17. Froboy69

    Froboy69 Member+

    Inter Milan
    Colombia
    Mar 25, 2011
    San Diego
    Club:
    FC Internazionale Milano
    Nat'l Team:
    Colombia
    #392 Froboy69, Jul 1, 2018
    Watching the game, I am surprised that Pique didn't get a red card for the penalty....he blatantly held his hand up really high to possibly block the ball...
     
  18. Danko

    Danko Member+

    Barcelona
    Serbia
    Mar 15, 2018
    #393 Danko, Jul 1, 2018
    How about criticizing De Gea? Two penalties went right down the middle and still beat him. And of course that mess up vs. Portugal.
     
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  19. roverman

    roverman Member+

    Dec 22, 2001
    #394 roverman, Jul 1, 2018
    England also have a lot of league winners..champions league finalists and players who play for big clubs...who is the big fish?
     
  20. HomietheClown

    HomietheClown Member+

    Dusselheim FC 1971
    Sep 4, 2010
    Club:
    --other--
    #395 HomietheClown, Jul 1, 2018
    What happens at Club teams has nothing to do with The World Cup. Just ask Spain today.
     
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  21. JoCryuff98

    JoCryuff98 Member+

    Barcelona
    Netherlands
    Jan 3, 2018
    Nat'l Team:
    Netherlands
    #396 JoCryuff98, Jul 1, 2018
    Croatia will definitely go through. They also have the physicality to deal with Russia lol so their bus parking tactic will be nullified anyways. Anyways, this match is one of the most boring thing I’ve watched so far this WC.
     
  22. Ribo_2006

    Ribo_2006 Moderator
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    Apr 13, 2006
    Uk
    #397 Ribo_2006, Jul 1, 2018
    Well for me, Spain need to change their style. Tiki-Taka just isn't as effective as it was pre-2012. Team's have adapted and can contain that possession style of play with relative comfort.

    Rodrigo epitomises the new direction Spain should take. Attacking play, direct, with raw speed and flair, running at teams and causing chaos for opposing defenders.
    They have the talent pool to identify players with this style.

    If I was looking at an attacking style team for Spain this is how I would go. 4-3-3

    DEF Bellerin - Nacho - Azpelicueta - Alba

    MID Saul/Rodri - Isco - Koke/Thiago

    ATT Rodrigo - Costa - Asensio

    The days of the Barca/Real contingent bossing the NT are over, fresh selections should be made with the exception of some.
     
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  23. JoCryuff98

    JoCryuff98 Member+

    Barcelona
    Netherlands
    Jan 3, 2018
    Nat'l Team:
    Netherlands
    #398 JoCryuff98, Jul 1, 2018
    And Spain(team with multiple CL winners) lost against Russia so that’s irrelevant. England NT was always very overrated and I hope they don’t qualify.
     
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  24. Metropolitan

    Metropolitan Member+

    Paris Saint Germain
    France
    Sep 5, 2005
    Paris
    Club:
    Paris Saint Germain FC
    Nat'l Team:
    France
    #399 Metropolitan, Jul 1, 2018
    World Cup winner 2014 - OUT
    World Cup runner-up 2014 - OUT
    World Cup winner 2010 - OUT
    World Cup runner-up 2010 - Not qualified
    World Cup winner 2006 - Not qualified


    At least one finalist will be either a brand new team (Russia, Croatia, Denmark, Colombia, Switzerland) or an old glory (Sweden runner-up in 1958, England winner in 1966).

    I see Croatia, Colombia and England as the favourites for the spot.
     
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  25. Suyuntuy

    Suyuntuy Member+

    Jul 16, 2007
    Vancouver, Canada
    #400 Suyuntuy, Jul 1, 2018
    Wow. The road to the final just got easier for Croatia.
     
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