PBP Thread: Match #10, Costa Rica vs Serbia, 17 June 2018 [R]

In.

 

0-0 draw. Costa Rica are good enough defensively to keep Serbia out.

 

I'll disagree with you, just because I can. Seriously though, in talking to Ticos in my neck of the woods they are pretty pessimistic about their team recreating the 2014 magic. Their belief was it's one World Cup too far for too many players.

I'll go Serbia 2-1.

 

Been saying it since December. Pinto is not there to save Los Ticos anymore.

Let's see if they can prove me wrong and play well without his disciplinary ways and defensive first tactics.

 

I'd say 1-1 draw. Neither team has impressed me defensively, or offensively to score and not concede.

 

Already a wide open game.

I like that. Hopefully it keeps up.

 

Good morning!

 

Anyone else up?

Lively start.

 

2 minutes into the game already 3 shots on goal. I like how it started, even though I didn't really want to watch this one.

 

Is Serbia the least talked about European team in this WC? I recall them being really hyped up in 2006 & 2010, their defence in particular. Maybe less pressure this time will be good for them.

 

I have a feeling Serbia will be a tough nut to crack for Brazil, and if they make it out of the group for whoever else they'll face in the knock out rounds, too. They seem too cohesive as a team and cohesive teams are always hard to knock out

 

On a platter - terrible attempt.

 

Nice quick / short corner idea.

Bad header.

 

CR being the most dangerous team so far with 2 clear chances, both missed, though

 

Maybe in the media but I and others in this forum have said they can make a run in this Group and give Germany a run for their money if they face them.

 

Loving the backwards skipping ballerina stuff by the Costa Ricans.

 

This Ref has to learn how to use his spray paint on the grass.

Instead of talking to the defender just show him where to stand.

 

Yikes - that was an awful tackle by Calvo.

 

Welcome to CONCACAF futbol.

 

pretty uncalled for foul. Otherwise I really like this CR team. 4 years ago I considered then a pleasant surprise and nothing more, but they really can play, and play beautifully. You can see there's chemistry between the players, and they're also skillful dribblers. I'm starting to like them

 

lol, good point

 

They're a very cynical team who will frustrate the hell out of you.

 

Can't tell if I'm watching a P channel or football with all the focus on a downed player's crotch and smooth thighs.

 

Had to do better with that chance!