World Cup 2018

[HomerJSimpson]

Spain should have had more than enough talent and nous to break down a stubborn Russian side but created very little and even in extra-time seemed loathe to really commit players forward to up the pace. After that you run the risk of losing on penalties. I don't think this Spain side would have gone on to win it but definitely a side others would have wanted to have avoided.

Blistering opening to the game tonight has given way to a cagey, rather drab game and again both sides looks scared to make a mistake and almost seem set to take it to extra-time. It needs a spark from someone

 

[USER1999]

Hopefully this is the death of tiki taka, possesion based football. It is tediously dull.

 

[Lazkir]

How was that not a red card? Last man through and he's brought down!

 

[Lazkir]

Wow, what an awful penalty!

 

[Deleted member 15344]

How was that not a red card? Last man through and he's brought down!

Because a penalty was given so it’s not double punishment

But he has missed the penalty and the defender is still on the pitch so I don’t think it’s right

 

[USER1999]

Modric, another spurs bottler.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

How was that not a red card? Last man through and he's brought down!

Before anyone else rips your head off, how was that not a red card? Clear goal scoring opportunity and brought down.

 

[Tashyboy]

Wow, what an awful penalty!

Not the best but credit to kasper.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Shocking penalty but a great save. Bet Modric is really looking forward to taking another now

 

[Lazkir]

Because a penalty was given so it’s not double punishment

But he has missed the penalty and the defender is still on the pitch so I don’t think it’s right

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36047575

Was definitely deliberate, should have been off!

Edit, TV are saying genuine attempt to play the ball... Horlicks!!!

 

[User2021]

How was that not a red card? Last man through and he's brought down!

Genuine attempt to play the ball equals yellow now

 

[Imurg]

They're saying it's because he made an attempt to play the ball......

 

[chrisd]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36047575

Was definitely deliberate, should have been off!

Edit, TV are saying genuine attempt to play the ball... Horlicks!!!

They've said it was a genuine attempt to play the ball. 🤔🤔🤔

 

[USER1999]

Ericsen, another Spurs player. Coincidence?

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Cobblers. He took the guy out deliberately, no question in my mind. The defender sacrificed himself and got away with it.

 

[chrisd]

Cobblers. He took the guy out deliberately, no question in my mind. The defender sacrificed himself and got away with it.

100% agree

 

[HomerJSimpson]

These two are worse at penalties than England

 

[Lazkir]

Justice!
I wanted Denmark to win, but that was a good result in my opinion.

 

[chrisd]

100% agree

Justice done 😁

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Right result after the extra time penalty. Nothing to fear there though.