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idler · « **Reply #300 on** June 27, 2018, 12:32:20 pm by idler »

I don't think that we will see a better goal for a long time. I still can't believe his touches. Perfection.

« **Reply #300 on:** June 27, 2018, 12:32:20 pm »

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MachoMadness · « **Reply #301 on** June 27, 2018, 12:48:26 pm by MachoMadness »

It looks easy, that's what was so outrageous about it. Effortless for him. No other player on Earth could do that though, not even Coppinger!

BillyStubbsTears · « **Reply #302 on** June 27, 2018, 01:13:07 pm by BillyStubbsTears »

It's the combination of speed of thought and ability to make the most exquisite of touches at pace that is so breathtaking. The control with the outside of the thigh was excellent, but it was the second touch with his right foot before the ball landed that was jaw-dropping. Pretty much every striker who has ever lived would have been looking to let the ball drop from the thigh and hit it on the volley or half volley. But Messi sensed that the ball wasn't going quite quickly enough after bringing it down on his thigh. If he'd waited for the ball the drop to volleying height, the defender had a chance to get a block in. So, in a fraction of a second, he chose to take that extra touch with the ball still a foot off the ground. And he made the touch with perfect precision. At full pace. Without breaking stride.

Have a look at the defender's reaction. He thinks he's got him when the ball comes off Messi's thigh. He's shaped up to dive in to block the shot.

Then THAT touch...

Filo · « **Reply #303 on** June 27, 2018, 04:27:08 pm by Filo »

Germany on the brink 😀😀😀😀

RedJ · « **Reply #304 on** June 27, 2018, 04:27:44 pm by RedJ »

You just f**king know they'll find a way.

Cantley Rover · « **Reply #305 on** June 27, 2018, 04:30:53 pm by Cantley Rover »

They should be out of it by now but if the Loans don't score the krauts will finish them off. We all know how jammy they are.

Cantley Rover · « **Reply #306 on** June 27, 2018, 04:54:06 pm by Cantley Rover »

Yessss come on Sth Korea

RedJ · « **Reply #307 on** June 27, 2018, 04:55:30 pm by RedJ »

SCENES

BillyStubbsTears · « **Reply #308 on** June 27, 2018, 04:58:10 pm by BillyStubbsTears »

Best WC ever?

drfchound · « **Reply #309 on** June 27, 2018, 05:00:44 pm by drfchound »

Absolutely brilliant, Germans eliminated.
Best team in the world, you’re having a laugh.

Filo · « **Reply #310 on** June 27, 2018, 05:01:26 pm by Filo »

Bye bye Germany, got lucky the other day, but not today 😀😀😀😀

Alan Southstand · « **Reply #311 on** June 27, 2018, 05:01:49 pm by Alan Southstand »

Absolutely tremendous.

drfchound · « **Reply #312 on** June 27, 2018, 05:05:54 pm by drfchound »

Noticeable that when the ball broke to the Korean who scored the first goal that not one German defender made a move to try and block the shot.

Glyn_Wigley · « **Reply #313 on** June 27, 2018, 05:06:58 pm by Glyn_Wigley »

VAR is worth it just for this!

the vicar · « **Reply #314 on** June 27, 2018, 05:09:06 pm by the vicar »

And more to the point Germany end up bottom of the group

deebee · « **Reply #315 on** June 27, 2018, 05:15:54 pm by deebee »

Crouts out yeehAaaa.

drfchound · « **Reply #316 on** June 27, 2018, 05:21:58 pm by drfchound »

Quote from: BillyStubbsTears on June 23, 2018, 10:25:17 pm

Been reflecting on that 95th minute goal. I never once doubted that Germany would win. Their collective national footballing ability to insist on NOT underachieving is quite breathtaking to behold.

We regularly underachieve. Germany NEVER do. You never ever come away from a tournament saying, “Phew, that was a surprise, Germany going out so soon.”

My kids are 11 and 10. When that free kick was given, they were bouncing round the room saying, “No! THIS is it! They WILL score.”

Welcome to another 80 years of that, lads.

Well, did anyone think that the Germans were going to score in this match.
I for one, am not surprised that Germany have gone out early.
They are a poor poor side and got what they deserved.

redandwhitearmy · « **Reply #317 on** June 27, 2018, 05:34:00 pm by redandwhitearmy »

Absolutely brilliant seeing them go out in the groups.

BillyStubbsTears · « **Reply #318 on** June 27, 2018, 05:50:22 pm by BillyStubbsTears »

I hate to put a downer on things but you DO realise that the last time Germany got knocked out in the group stage, a world war started within 18 months.

RoversAlias · « **Reply #319 on** June 27, 2018, 05:53:30 pm by RoversAlias »

Quote from: BillyStubbsTears on June 27, 2018, 05:50:22 pm

I hate to put a downer on things but you DO realise that the last time Germany got knocked out in the group stage, a world war started within 18 months.

Not strictly true, there was no group stage in 1938.

However, the last time Germany didn't get as far as England in the tournament...we won the trophy. Therefore I think it's now safe to say that it's coming home.

BillyStubbsTears · « **Reply #320 on** June 27, 2018, 05:57:25 pm by BillyStubbsTears »

Sorry yes. First round.

The Red Baron · « **Reply #321 on** June 27, 2018, 05:59:43 pm by The Red Baron »

Quote from: BillyStubbsTears on June 27, 2018, 05:50:22 pm

I hate to put a downer on things but you DO realise that the last time Germany got knocked out in the group stage, a world war started within 18 months.

I was reading about that. Apparently the 1938 WC took place after the Anschluss. The Austrians had one of the best teams in the world at the time and several of them were added to the German squad. However in the short time they had together they failed to gel with the German players. As a result, they were knocked out by Switzerland after a replay (no group stages at that one).

So as I don't think there were many players from Salzburg, Linz or Vienna in the Germany side, we're probably safe.

BillyStubbsTears · « **Reply #322 on** June 27, 2018, 10:18:33 pm by BillyStubbsTears »

I’ve lost count of the number of tournaments where Croatia have looked the dog’s b*llocks in the group...then met a strong side in R2 or the QF.

I do agree that they have looked the best side so far and they do have some excellent and experienced players. But they always have a weakness or two when faced with the best.

Glyn_Wigley · « **Reply #323 on** June 27, 2018, 10:23:14 pm by Glyn_Wigley »

Colombia have been improving game by game and whilst I don't think they have it in them to win the tournament they are going to be a dangerous team for anyone to meet. Their movement is very good.

Alan Southstand · « **Reply #324 on** June 27, 2018, 10:46:41 pm by Alan Southstand »

Uruguay could be the dark horses' it all depends on their temperament!

BillyStubbsTears · « **Reply #325 on** June 27, 2018, 11:09:19 pm by BillyStubbsTears »

So the last four European WC winners (France 98, Italy 06, Spain 10 and Germany 14) have got eliminated in the group stage of the next WC.

Back to business as usual for England in Qatar then.

scawsby steve · « **Reply #326 on** June 28, 2018, 02:49:38 am by scawsby steve »

I see Martinez is making 10 changes for the England game. As the pundits said, he obviously seems to want second spot in the group for an easier passage in the next round and the quarter-final.

drfchound · « **Reply #327 on** June 28, 2018, 07:40:50 am by drfchound »

Imagine what sort of game it will be if England decide to want to finish second as well.

Glyn_Wigley · « **Reply #328 on** June 28, 2018, 07:56:42 am by Glyn_Wigley »

Quote from: drfchound on June 28, 2018, 07:40:50 am

Imagine what sort of game it will be if England decide to want to finish second as well.

Own goal and yellow card fest!

BillyStubbsTears · « **Reply #329 on** June 28, 2018, 08:11:22 am by BillyStubbsTears »

Quote from: drfchound on June 28, 2018, 07:40:50 am

Imagine what sort of game it will be if England decide to want to finish second as well.

Aye. I’m surprised no-one’s spotted that.

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