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@Trev333 saidGordon was poo in the first England game, getting relentlessly berated by Tuchel from the coaching box. However he’s since been superb and a key to England unlocking tight defences. He’s a nippy little skinny lad with a wicked cross for sure.
Yes, now England have Anthony Gordon they'll kick Spain off the park for sure.
Spain have to be big favourites against England or Argentina but anything can happen. Hopefully Spain concede an early goal, make the game interesting. The Belgium Spain game was good, the other time I watched Spain was 😴
France getting dumped out on their stoggy Brie arses with a shockingly bad performance was both joyous to watch and importantly a reminder that games can easily go either way at this level.
COME ON ENGLAND!
@Ponderable saidPondy,
France, they have the best offense and the better spirit.
Everyone expected France to win that one. I watched not knowing the game as well as many of you. I thought they played very well. That penalty shot I believe it was that got Spain on the board was a big!!!
Now we get set for Agrentina and England later this afternoon.
Did the best 4 Teams make it, or does somone think another Teams should have been in the final 4?
-VR
@Ponderable said@Pondy,
There are no easy to beat teams in half finals.
Of course anything can happen.
So if Spain goes into lead, they stand a very good chance to keep it. They do have the best defense.
If France scores eraly it could occur that in their rushh to make the second goal they run into a counter attack and Spain can equalize.
But that is always the case with predictions in sports.
You were on the money on this one!
-VR
@Very-Rusty saidThe "best" is a difficult concept. It is quite clear that all these teams played good matches and they had winning strategies and the necessary amount of luck.
Pondy,
Everyone expected France to win that one. I watched not knowing the game as well as many of you. I thought they played very well. That penalty shot I believe it was that got Spain on the board was a big!!!
Now we get set for Agrentina and England later this afternoon.
Did the best 4 Teams make it, or does somone think another Teams should have been in the final 4?
-VR
I would have liked Egypt to have beaten Argentina for sure
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@Ponderable saidPondy,
The "best" is a difficult concept. It is quite clear that all these teams played good matches and they had winning strategies and the necessary amount of luck.
I would have liked Egypt to have beaten Argentina for sure
In not knowing the game as well as most of you do. It appeared to me at this point the team who is less tired will win, it is a grueling hard game, much tougher than I had thought.
If I am around in 4 years, I will probably be watching as it is the best Football/Soccer that we get to see. I actually have a Team now to pull for, an underdog be it.
England and Argentina this afternoon, any Predictions?
-VR
@Ponderable saidThe England game kicks off at 3am Indo time, so I'll be dragging myself out of bed one more time....Or hopefully two more times, but Argentina will be a hard game, and England are also up against Fifa, who apparently want Argentina in the final. Watch out for those referee decisions....If an Argentinian punches an English player in the face and play gets waved on, and then an English player sneezes in the box and Argentina are awarded a penalty, we'll know that something is amiss.
The "best" is a difficult concept. It is quite clear that all these teams played good matches and they had winning strategies and the necessary amount of luck.
I would have liked Egypt to have beaten Argentina for sure
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@Indonesia-Phil saidIf things don’t go Argentina’s way perhaps Milei will contact Infantino and “make a deal”.🤔😉
The England game kicks off at 3am Indo time, so I'll be dragging myself out of bed one more time....Or hopefully two more times, but Argentina will be a hard game, and England are also up against Fifa, who apparently want Argentina in the final. Watch out for those referee decisions....If an Argentinian punches an English player in the face and play gets waved on, and ...[text shortened]... h player sneezes in the box and Argentina are awarded a penalty, we'll know that something is amiss.
@diver saidRice was out of salts in the last game. We definitely need him for set pieces.
England need Declan Rice to be fit; James is OK in midfield but he’s no Rice and we will need him (James) at right back.
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@Indonesia-Phil saidGood man!
The England game kicks off at 3am Indo time, so I'll be dragging myself out of bed one more time....Or hopefully two more times, but Argentina will be a hard game, and England are also up against Fifa, who apparently want Argentina in the final. Watch out for those referee decisions....If an Argentinian punches an English player in the face and play gets waved on, and ...[text shortened]... h player sneezes in the box and Argentina are awarded a penalty, we'll know that something is amiss.
Unfortunately you will have to sit through a 30 min half time break with some pop stars making a noisy nuisance of themselves.
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@Very-Rusty
England and Argentina this afternoon, any Predictions?
England are slight favourites. England odds vary around 13/8, with Argentina at 2/1.
Sounds about right to me.
@AlanTal saidTherefore if Argentina were to win it would be considered an upset?
@Very-Rusty
England and Argentina this afternoon, any Predictions?
England are slight favourites. England odds vary around 13/8, with Argentina at 2/1.
Sounds about right to me.
-VR
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@Very-Rusty
I would say so, it's a question of degree. In all major football competitions (World, European) England have been in four out of the latest five semifinals and therefore are generally expected to perform.