Croatia looked so sluggish at beginning of game.
Now looks like they saved their energy for second half and England wasted too many chances .
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Jul 11, 2018 at 3:20 PM
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Jul 11, 2018 at 3:53 PM
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Originally posted by Garce:
France wins 3-0... Maybe 4-0
With an over / under of 37.5 flops and fake injuries.
Jul 11, 2018 at 4:04 PM
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Originally posted by blizzuntz:Croatia looked so sluggish at beginning of game.
Now looks like they saved their energy for second half and England wasted too many chances .
Eating crow
England choked. No doubt about it.
I think Southgate should have started Rashford. Raheem Sterling wasted so many opportunities.
Jul 11, 2018 at 4:05 PM
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Originally posted by Garce:France wins 3-0... Maybe 4-0
Originally posted by Garce:2-0 England
Lingard, Rashford
Garce is like f**k it, imma let it ride!
Jul 11, 2018 at 4:07 PM
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ugh...another cup for France.
Jul 11, 2018 at 4:08 PM
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Make the doubters pay Croatia.
Jul 11, 2018 at 4:10 PM
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Originally posted by VaBeachNiner:Make the doubters pay Croatia.
Love rooting for the underdog when I have no stake in the game. Go Croatia!
Jul 11, 2018 at 4:29 PM
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Originally posted by Garce:
Originally posted by blizzuntz:
Croatia looked so sluggish at beginning of game.
Now looks like they saved their energy for second half and England wasted too many chances .
Eating crow
England choked. No doubt about it.
I think Southgate should have started Rashford. Raheem Sterling wasted so many opportunities.
They didn't learn. Mbappe came off the bench if the 1st game, did great, and since then the French coach hasn't hesitated to start the 19 year old and it's payed off big time. Rashford's age/inexperience probably scared the English coach, but you gotta play your most talented players.
Jul 11, 2018 at 5:54 PM
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Originally posted by jcs:Originally posted by VaBeachNiner:Make the doubters pay Croatia.
Love rooting for the underdog when I have no stake in the game. Go Croatia!
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Jul 11, 2018 at 6:22 PM
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Ppl underestimated Croatia. There was nothing shocking about this.
As I have said before - they have at least 4 world class players who compliment each other perfectly. IMO they are a better team than England.
As I have said before - they have at least 4 world class players who compliment each other perfectly. IMO they are a better team than England.
Jul 11, 2018 at 6:26 PM
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Originally posted by 4ML:Originally posted by SunDevilNiner79:Originally posted by 4ML:Originally posted by Janitor:Can't root for England because the fans are so obnoxious.
And also because they're England.
Rooting for Croatia to win it all!!! Hope they're getting plenty of rest.
What's wrong with England?
I think I'll root for England since lots of people seem to dislike then for some reason
Plus Croatia is there due to a weak tie breaking system
You'd know what I mean if you watched EPL. But I know you don't watch it so it's hard to explain. Long story short - they're mostly overrated but their fans think they've the toughest league in the World.
...and what weak tie breaking system are you talking about? They've won every game. They didn't need a tiebreak to advance to knockouts.
And, Croatia has at least beaten good teams in group stages. England is yet to beat one. Winning against Columbia without James Rodrigues isn't very impressive either.
Hoping Modric, Rakitic, Perisic and Manzukic are fully rested.
Looks like they did get enough rest. These are 4 world class players and should not be taken lightly.
Most complete midfielders duo of Modric and Rakitic is so much fun to watch.
Jul 11, 2018 at 6:28 PM
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Originally posted by 4ML:Ppl underestimated Croatia. There was nothing shocking about this.
As I have said before - they have at least 4 world class players who compliment each other perfectly. IMO they are a better team than England.
Looking at the stats, Croatia dominated. For as good as England was in the first 30 minutes or so, Croatia ran them off the field in the second half.
Jul 11, 2018 at 6:40 PM
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Anyone know how France and their fans are feeling about vsing Croatia? I can't read French so lol.
Jul 11, 2018 at 7:46 PM
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Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:Originally posted by 4ML:Ppl underestimated Croatia. There was nothing shocking about this.
As I have said before - they have at least 4 world class players who compliment each other perfectly. IMO they are a better team than England.
Looking at the stats, Croatia dominated. For as good as England was in the first 30 minutes or so, Croatia ran them off the field in the second half.
Mad props to them. Just before kickoff, they zoomed in on about 5 players and they all had dark rings under their eyes, looked terrified like if they lost, they'd be quartered in the streets, etc. and then England scores right out of the gate.
Game. Over.
...they just never quit. Remarkable to see those stats. Incredible.
Jul 11, 2018 at 10:37 PM
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Originally posted by Garce:England choked. No doubt about it.
I think Southgate should have started Rashford. Raheem Sterling wasted so many opportunities.
Sterling shouldn't have left England
[ Edited by dmax on Jul 11, 2018 at 10:45 PM ]