BOF Posted June 25, 2018 Moderator Share Posted June 25, 2018 #49 30/06 15:00 C1 France 4-3 Argentina D2 #50 30/06 19:00 A1 Uruguay 2-1 Portugal B2 #51 01/07 15:00 B1 Spain 1-1(aet)3-4 pens Russia A2 #52 01/07 19:00 D1 Croatia 1-1(aet)3-2 pens Denmark C2 #53 02/07 15:00 E1 Brazil 2-0 Mexico F2 #54 02/07 19:00 G1 Belgium 3-2 Japan H2 #55 03/07 15:00 F1 Sweden 1-0 Switzerland E2 #56 03/07 19:00 H1 Colombia 1-1(aet)3-4 pens England G2 Winner of game : #49 plays #50 #51 plays #52 #53 plays #54 #55 plays #56 > Quarter finals thread < Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted June 28, 2018 Author Moderator Share Posted June 28, 2018 Well things are shaping up. Wonderful diversity. 10 Europeans, 4 South Americans, 1 Central American & 1 Asian side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 top 2 games are the interesting ones and im at a wedding in germany 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 (edited) Were people suggesting it's better for England to play Colombia rather than Japan? Oh, I get it now. Beating Colombia sets up a favorable match against Sweden or Switzerland. Edited June 28, 2018 by maqroll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 The atmosphere for Brazil-Mexico is gonna be crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 From what I have seen so far, how I rank top 16: 1.Croatia 2. Brazil 3. Uruguay 4. Belgium 5. France 6. Switzerland 7. England 8. Spain 9. Sweden 10. Mexico 11. Portugal 12. Russia 13. Denmark 14. Colombia 15. Japan 16. Argentina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Genie Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 England definitely on the better side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 yeah definitely, im looking at that accepting colombia, sweden and switzerland are no mugs but this is the best shot at a WC semi final i can remember 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hornso Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 3 hours ago, Zatman said: From what I have seen so far, how I rank top 16: 1.Croatia 2. Brazil 3. Uruguay 4. Belgium 5. France 6. Switzerland 7. England 8. Spain 9. Sweden 10. Mexico 11. Portugal 12. Russia 13. Denmark 14. Colombia 15. Japan 16. Argentina My initial thoughts are France are too high and Denmark could be even lower. Like the Croatia pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDuck Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 I can't agree with Uruguay at 3, but they're certainly more accurate that the FIFA rankings! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 I said in another thread the other day that I didn't see anything in Brazil that would scare me as an English man... I need to revise that slightly after last night because Pickford terrifies me. I think he's an accident waiting to happen. As soon as England come under a bit of pressure I am concerned we'll leak soft goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted June 29, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted June 29, 2018 If the second round goes the way you'd expect then the Quarter Finals look tasty. Ours or Colombia's one would probably be the least glamorous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 15 hours ago, BOF said: Well things are shaping up. Wonderful diversity. 10 Europeans, 4 South Americans, 1 Central American & 1 Asian side Throwing more poor quality sides in to the mix in future tournaments is sure to improve things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 8 hours ago, MrDuck said: I can't agree with Uruguay at 3, but they're certainly more accurate that the FIFA rankings! true but one of only 2 teams with 100% record, no goals conceded and burst the Russia bubble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 Theyre incredibly organised off the ball which isnt always eye catching, godin for me has been the best defender, 3rd might depend on gimenez injury, suarez and cavani arent as good as they look on paper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoelVilla Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 The team who have knocked out Holland, Italy and Germany must be favourites to win the whole thing. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan-scott Posted June 29, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted June 29, 2018 I like to call this ‘the tickly bit’! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAuthority Posted June 30, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted June 30, 2018 20 hours ago, Genie said: I said in another thread the other day that I didn't see anything in Brazil that would scare me as an English man... I need to revise that slightly after last night because Pickford terrifies me. I think he's an accident waiting to happen. As soon as England come under a bit of pressure I am concerned we'll leak soft goals. Absolutely this. You could argue the 1st team hasn't really had a proper game yet. I like what Southgate* said about 20 outfield players having now played in a World Cup and that's great for morale. Shows he understands the feeling of being at a tournament with a squad. *Although he is still a twonk for leaving us for Boro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 19 hours ago, villa4europe said: Theyre incredibly organised off the ball which isnt always eye catching, godin for me has been the best defender, 3rd might depend on gimenez injury, suarez and cavani arent as good as they look on paper Suarez all round game has declined, I think due to a combination of age and simply spending the last few years in a more restricted role at Barca. However he's still absolutely deadly in the box, great finisher. Cavani on the other hand is total joke, always has been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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