If Japan/Croatia vs Brazil in quarter final, i can see there is a slim chance they will beat Brazil but Korea has no chance in RO16
It was awful indeed. I was rooting for them but they showed inexperience and naivete yesterday. Shocking though since all of these guys are pros paying in the best leagues. Koulibaly and Diallo were particularly poor in their defense. Not a good showing!
Argentina is my team but if they don't win, I root for France. . France has a dynamic and powerful team but they are beatable though. Kunde is a liability at right back and Varane is far from being his solid self.
Not comparing by any means Messi and Mbappe. KMP himself has regularly showed his respect for Messi. Having said that, let't not reduce Mbappe to physicality and pace. He is much more than that. He is a consummate goal scorer, complete player at 23 and he is still improving. He is in pace to break all scoring records in WC's.
Japan is giving Croatia a run for its money. I like this Japan team. They play high energy and pace. They don't care who they are facing and are fearless.
anyone fancying an Arg Japan semis, this could be a possibility but first lets look at netherlands match which is the first hurdle
Great now Brazil will be facing a tired winner of this match next round. Especially if it's Croatia's old legs.
I don't think anyone can dislike Japan... from the attacking football, to the classy fans, to the underdog status. It's impossible to root against them..
with Croatian pk history, how did Japan think of even going to ET or pk stupid strategy by Japan with the kind of attack they had, should've won in normal time instead of trying to fight Croatia in pk which they are good at
It seems many want Japan win. Well, at least it means they are likeable, play well Good luck Croatia. Hope they can drag Brazil to pk shoot out.